Connie- I was in Morning Sun last month during a driving rain so hard I couldn't even get out of the car at Elmwood to visit my gggf & gggm. I just kept going west, to Lucas County, but the rain lingered there in Louisa, as you know all too well. Sorry I missed you. July 25-28 I'll be in San Diego. Could the museum use this 1916 newspaper? Dick Kinkead ----- Original Message ----- From: "Connie Street" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 > Come visit me at the museum in Wapello while you're here. > > Connie Street > [email protected] > May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but > happiness come through your door. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Kinkead > To: Genealogy, IALOUISA > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 5:51 PM > Subject: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 > > > I came across a 1916 edition of the Morning Sun News-Herald on Ebay and > snatched it up. (The Morning Sun Times was the paper published by Rodney > Hawkins, husband of Avanella Kinkead.) > > I gleaned a few family names out of it: > > Fred C. Selzer was grandson of Margaret Kinkead Patterson, sister of > Mary Jane Kinkead Campbell and Joseph M. Kinkead. Don't know where he > wound up but he was a Morning Sun Ford dealer, apparently. He was married > to Elizabeth Jane McClurkin. > > Zella McElhinney and Ethel McElhinney fit into the tree, but others > will have to tell me where. > > Celia Huffman married Joseph Samuel "Sam" Kinkead, son of Joseph M. > Kinkead, and moved with his family to San Diego in the 1930's. I'll be > visiting their graves at the end of this month. > > Dick Kinkead > Lantana, FL >

Guess I didn't read your message closely enough. Have a safe trip. You can stop by another time! Connie Street [email protected] May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door. ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Kinkead To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 Connie- I was in Morning Sun last month during a driving rain so hard I couldn't even get out of the car at Elmwood to visit my gggf & gggm. I just kept going west, to Lucas County, but the rain lingered there in Louisa, as you know all too well. Sorry I missed you. July 25-28 I'll be in San Diego. Could the museum use this 1916 newspaper? Dick Kinkead ----- Original Message ----- From: "Connie Street" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 > Come visit me at the museum in Wapello while you're here. > > Connie Street > [email protected] > May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but > happiness come through your door. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Kinkead > To: Genealogy, IALOUISA > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 5:51 PM > Subject: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 > > > I came across a 1916 edition of the Morning Sun News-Herald on Ebay and > snatched it up. (The Morning Sun Times was the paper published by Rodney > Hawkins, husband of Avanella Kinkead.) > > I gleaned a few family names out of it: > > Fred C. Selzer was grandson of Margaret Kinkead Patterson, sister of > Mary Jane Kinkead Campbell and Joseph M. Kinkead. Don't know where he > wound up but he was a Morning Sun Ford dealer, apparently. He was married > to Elizabeth Jane McClurkin. > > Zella McElhinney and Ethel McElhinney fit into the tree, but others > will have to tell me where. > > Celia Huffman married Joseph Samuel "Sam" Kinkead, son of Joseph M. > Kinkead, and moved with his family to San Diego in the 1930's. I'll be > visiting their graves at the end of this month. > > Dick Kinkead > Lantana, FL > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Come visit me at the museum in Wapello while you're here. Connie Street [email protected] May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door. ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Kinkead To: Genealogy, IALOUISA Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 5:51 PM Subject: [IALOUISA] Fw: Morning Sun News-Herald 1916 I came across a 1916 edition of the Morning Sun News-Herald on Ebay and snatched it up. (The Morning Sun Times was the paper published by Rodney Hawkins, husband of Avanella Kinkead.) I gleaned a few family names out of it: Fred C. Selzer was grandson of Margaret Kinkead Patterson, sister of Mary Jane Kinkead Campbell and Joseph M. Kinkead. Don't know where he wound up but he was a Morning Sun Ford dealer, apparently. He was married to Elizabeth Jane McClurkin. Zella McElhinney and Ethel McElhinney fit into the tree, but others will have to tell me where. Celia Huffman married Joseph Samuel "Sam" Kinkead, son of Joseph M. Kinkead, and moved with his family to San Diego in the 1930's. I'll be visiting their graves at the end of this month. Dick Kinkead Laantana, FL ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I came across a 1916 edition of the Morning Sun News-Herald on Ebay and snatched it up. (The Morning Sun Times was the paper published by Rodney Hawkins, husband of Avanella Kinkead.) I gleaned a few family names out of it: Fred C. Selzer was grandson of Margaret Kinkead Patterson, sister of Mary Jane Kinkead Campbell and Joseph M. Kinkead. Don't know where he wound up but he was a Morning Sun Ford dealer, apparently. He was married to Elizabeth Jane McClurkin. Zella McElhinney and Ethel McElhinney fit into the tree, but others will have to tell me where. Celia Huffman married Joseph Samuel "Sam" Kinkead, son of Joseph M. Kinkead, and moved with his family to San Diego in the 1930's. I'll be visiting their graves at the end of this month. Dick Kinkead Laantana, FL

You are thinking of Mallory Cemetery. I'd have to do a little research to see if the type of epidemic is recorded. To my knowledge no records are available with the names of those who were buried in the mass grave. Connie Street [email protected] May your troubles be less, your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door. ----- Original Message ----- From: jim jarvis To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:06 AM Subject: [IALOUISA] EPIDEMIC late 1853/ early 1854? Does anyone know if there were any epidemics in Louisa (typhoid, yellow fever, etc.) from Dec. thru Jan. 1853/1854? About 20 years ago, I was on a bus tour of historic places in Louisa which was conducted by Mr. MATHEWS. He mentioned a possible mass grave (I think near Toolsboro) which was thought to be people who died in an epidemic, but I don't remember if he mentioned a timeframe. The Burlijngton newspapers available at Ancestry.com for this specific time period are not available. In reading earlier and later Burlington newspapers on Ancestry, I've noticed periodic "panics" of typhoid (etc.). One involved a traveling circus! I'm looking for my 3 BLAIR's who may have died during this time but can't find their graves in the cemetery books , including the WPA records. Since all 3 "disappeared" at the same time, one of my speculations is that they (mom, dad, & 20 year-old son) may have died of disease and been buried in an unmarked (possibly mass) grave. Any research suggestions appreciated. Thanks, JARVIS ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone know if there were any epidemics in Louisa (typhoid, yellow fever, etc.) from Dec. thru Jan. 1853/1854?   About 20 years ago, I was on a bus tour of historic places in Louisa which was conducted by Mr. MATHEWS. He mentioned a possible mass grave (I think near Toolsboro) which was thought to be people who died in an epidemic, but I don't remember if he mentioned a timeframe.   The Burlijngton newspapers available at Ancestry.com for this specific time period  are not available. In reading earlier and later Burlington newspapers on Ancestry, I've noticed periodic "panics" of typhoid (etc.). One involved a traveling circus!   I'm looking for my 3 BLAIR's who may have died during this time but can't find their graves in the cemetery books , including the WPA records. Since all 3 "disappeared" at the same time, one of my speculations is that they (mom, dad, & 20 year-old son) may have died of disease and been buried in an unmarked (possibly mass) grave.   Any research suggestions appreciated. Thanks, JARVIS

Seeking information on Rold ancestors from Oakville and Kingston area. Carole Milliman Email: [email protected]

We have had a few new subscribers to the IaLouisa mailing list in the last few days so please excuse me if the rest of you have already seen this link. If you are wanting a comprehensive overview of Louisa County events in the past couple weeks, the best site I have seen of photos with appropriate descriptions under them is Ken Purdy's website at: http://www.kenpurdy.com Life didn't stop in Col. Jct. as we had a wedding on the viaduct with flood waters in the backdrop when one of the National Guard members was called to duty a few days before his wedding date. They moved the location but kept the date with our mayor escorting the bride since her own father was deceased. Look at wedding pictures and flood pictures at the same time. Norma Jennings

General Flood Clean up and Recovery Info -- http://www.extension.iastate.edu/disasterrecovery/ (Just click on the topic you need info on on the left hand side of the page -- other links can be found on this site as well.) Crop Producers -- Disaster meetings are being held in several locations around the area this week. Click here to find the most convenient for you: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/DisasterRecovery/cropconcerns.htm Update on Columbus Junction -- >Dr. Wever, Integrity Dental, will be working from Dr. Helscher's office in Washington for the next 3-4 weeks. >Dr. Englert has temporarily relocated to the former City Hall in Columbus City. >Hy-Vee Drug Store is operating out of their Wapello location. >Columbus Medical Clinic will set up a temporary location at Roundy Elementary starting June 20th. >The Community Health Center does not yet have a temporary location. >The sale of prepared foods and beverages is suspended in Columbus Junction until the State Government approves the water system for commercial food preparation. BUT -- JUST IN -- 92 Roadhouse IS OPEN! Volunteers Needed!!! -- The Red Cross Shelter set up in the Wapello Baptist Church --Solid Rock, 14014 Locust St. needs volunteers to assist people with registering for FEMA online or by telephone. 11:30-2pm and 5-8pm...Also people are needed to help serve meals and clean up....Other people are needed at Solid Rock at the information desk or to help organize and stock supply rooms, register new shelter residents. Just answer general questions people might have. Call and set up a time if you have a few hours to give: 319 523- 5320 Supplies Needed Too -- Can't Volunteer but want to donate -- Hygiene items; undergarments; diapers; baby food; pet food are needed at the Red Cross Shelter in Wapello. Cash can be donated to the United Fund of Columbus Junction for disbursement in that area -- United Fund of Columbus Junction PO Box 263 Columbus Jct., IA 52738 Please mark your check "flood relief" Photos -- The Louisa County Extension Office no longer has the best pictures in town, but if you are wanting to see what is going on I recommend the following from the Community Development Center in CJ, Supervisor Ken Purdy and an unknown photographer posting pictures on Flicker: http://www.cscolumbus.org/Flood%20photos.htm http://www.kenpurdy.com/FloodWeb2/Flood2.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157605627627916/ If we can help YOU with anything, please call the numbers below or email me. Kathy Kathy Jolly Vance County Extension Education Director ISU Extension, Louisa County 317 Vance Buren, Wapello, IA 52653 Office: 319 523-2371 Cell: 319 750-3544 Fax: 319 523-2375 [email protected] www.extension.iastate.edu/louisa/

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Purdy's website is about the best I've seen. Connie Street [email protected] I hate housework! You make the beds, do the dishes and six months later you have to do it all over again!! - Maxine ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis Brumm To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding At 09:17 AM 6/17/2008, you wrote: >It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. > >One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. I received this link of photos from several people: http://www.kenpurdy.com/FloodWeb/Flood.html Louisa County has the Cedar, Mississippi, and Iowa Rivers, a triple whammy of rivers right now. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Connie - Could you give us information on where we could send donations to help with the flooding victims? Louisa County Genealogy and Historical Society web sites have been so helpful to me. They had so much more information than other sites especially early on when it was much harder to find. I would like to "give back" in thanks for all the hard work those groups have done. I also was very impressed with news reports of how Louisa Countians have pulled together to help each other. My ancestors, the Houston Patton and Joseph and Diantha Brown families lived in Louisa County starting in the 1840's. Debbie Henderson

ok thanks. I put a link to it on our family site. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Connie Street" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Purdy's website is about the best > I've seen. > > Connie Street > [email protected] > I hate housework! You make the beds, do the dishes and six months later > you have to do it all over again!! > - Maxine > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dennis Brumm > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:54 AM > Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > > > At 09:17 AM 6/17/2008, you wrote: > >It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. > > > >One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. > > I received this link of photos from several people: > http://www.kenpurdy.com/FloodWeb/Flood.html > > Louisa County has the Cedar, Mississippi, and Iowa Rivers, a triple > whammy of rivers right now. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Are there still burial records from 1885 for Fulton Cemetary near Cairo? I am looking for cause of death for Francis Cotter who died 11 February 1885 and was buried there. I am hoping some one can find that info for me. Ann Cotter Schrader [email protected]

Jim, would you like to see the pictures? I have had a lot sent to me but can't post them on line. If you like I can send you tbe better ones. However, I wanted to check first to make sure you can handle fairly large files on your computer. Norma Jennings Jim Cook wrote: > How bad is the flooding in Louisa County? > > Jim > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Yes. Would like to know very much. Dick Kinkead Lantana, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:57 AM Subject: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > How bad is the flooding in Louisa County? > > Jim > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. Connie Street [email protected] I hate housework! You make the beds, do the dishes and six months later you have to do it all over again!! - Maxine ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Kinkead To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding Yes. Would like to know very much. Dick Kinkead Lantana, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:57 AM Subject: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > How bad is the flooding in Louisa County? > > Jim > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ken, Thank you for the photo link. Our prayers go out to you and everyone in Louisa Co. It looks like you have quite a job ahead of you. Several of my wife's families were very early (1830s and 1840s) residents of Louisa County. They settled in Grandview Township and then left for Oregon in 1852. We have visited the area several times over the last few years. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Brumm" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > At 09:17 AM 6/17/2008, you wrote: >>It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. >> >>One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. > > I received this link of photos from several people: > http://www.kenpurdy.com/FloodWeb/Flood.html > > Louisa County has the Cedar, Mississippi, and Iowa Rivers, a triple > whammy of rivers right now. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

At 09:17 AM 6/17/2008, you wrote: >It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. > >One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. I received this link of photos from several people: http://www.kenpurdy.com/FloodWeb/Flood.html Louisa County has the Cedar, Mississippi, and Iowa Rivers, a triple whammy of rivers right now.

Thanks Connie. Yes, I would like to see the photos. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Connie Street" <[email protected]> To: "Richard Kinkead" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > It is not good. I can send some links to photo pages this afternoon. > > One person lost his life. and many houses will not be repairable. > > Connie Street > [email protected] > I hate housework! You make the beds, do the dishes and six months later > you have to do it all over again!! > - Maxine > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Kinkead > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:02 AM > Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > > > Yes. Would like to know very much. > > Dick Kinkead > Lantana, FL > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Cook" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:57 AM > Subject: [IALOUISA] Off Topic - Flooding > > > > How bad is the flooding in Louisa County? > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

How bad is the flooding in Louisa County? Jim