This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264169) Mrs. Nicholas Lang <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264169> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 20:36:39 Surnames: LANG,MILLER,HERR,LEIBERKNECHT PROMINENT WOMAN SUDDENLY SUCCUMBS MRS. NICHOLAS LANG DIES AT HOME THIS NOON. Survived By Husband, Seven Children, One Sister in Muscatine, Two Brothers in Grandview. Mrs. Nicholas Lang, one of the best known women in the vicinity of Wilton, aged 67 years, passed away at her home five miles southwest of that place this noon at 12:20 o'clock after a short illness. She had been suffering from heart trouble but her condition was not thought serious and her sudden death will be received with great sorrow by her many friends in this county. Her husband is one of the early pioneers of this county, having lived here since 1848, and is reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in the county. Mrs. Lang was born at Grandview, Ia., about 67 years ago, and was united in marriage at that place to Mr. Lang. In 1862 they removed to near Wilton, where they have since resided. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Will Lang, cashier of the Wilton Savings bank, Mrs. W. J. Miller, of Wilton, Mrs. Rolla Herr, of near Wilton, Henry, at Grandview, Ben, Louis and George at home. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Christopher Werner, residing at 1019 Iowa avenue, Muscatine, Ia., and two brothers, Louis and Will Lieberknecht, of Grandview. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264165) John Weaver <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264165> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 20:25:00 Surnames: WEAVER,STRETCH,VINCENT,SIPE,MESSICK John Weaver one of the best known residents of Letts, Iowa, and for more than two score years a prominent farmer of Muscatine county, passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Letts. His death was due to organic heart disease and followed an illness extending over a period of several months. His condition was not considered serious of late, however, and his sudden demise was very unexpected. The announcement of the death was received as a shock by those with whom he had been closely associationin late years. Mr. Weaver was born in Hampton county, pa.; February 18, 1828, and came to Muscatine county more than fifty years ago. He settled on a farm near Letts and remained there until nine years ago, when he removed to the town. Mr. Weaver was a survivor of the Civil war, having served four years during the struggle for secession. Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, one son, Dr. A.J. Weaver, a prominent physician of Muscatine, and four daughters, Martha Stretch, of Oregon; Mrs. Homer Vincent, of Letts; Mrs. John Sipe, of Chicago, and Mrs. Fannie Messick, of Kansas. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264163) Anna Bennett <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264163> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 20:16:54 Surnames: BENNETT,MCGILL,KEIFNER,WILSON Mrs. Anna Bennett was born Nov. 21, 1845, and departed this life Thursday, Feb. 6, 1908, at Muscatine, Ia., after an illness of several months. She was united in marriage to James Bennett Oct. 28, 1865, who preceded her in death eight years ago. Deceased is survived by four children; Mrs. Fred Keifner, Mrs. James Wilson, Gordon and Frank, and an aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGill, of near Grandview, two sisters and six brothers. The funeral occurred Saturday p.m. from the Methodist church. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264161) Minnie May Kallenbarger <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264161> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 20:11:55 Surnames: KALLENBARGER,FETTERS Minnie May Kallenbarger was born Jan. 5, 1880, and departed this life at her home near Fruitland Sunday, Feb. 9, 1908. She was united in marriage to Samuel Fetters Feb. 28, 1900. She leaves to mourn her departure a sorrowing husband and four children; Lucy, aged 6 years, Robert, 5 years, Lennie, 3 years, Cortena, 11 months; a father and stepmother, of Chicago, Ill., also four brothers. The funeral occurred Tuesday a.m. from the Island church, Rev. J.V. Hummell officiating. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264130) J.P. Walker <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264130> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 18:46:02 Surnames: WALKER J.P. Walker died very suddenly Wednesday evening at his home at about 10:30 o'clock after an illness of about one hour. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Methodist church. Source: LCHS scrapbook; handwritten date 1912

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264129) Henriette Thombs <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264129> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 18:43:09 Surnames: THOMBS Mrs. Henriette Thombs departed this life Saturday, March 16th, at about 10 o'clock at her home in this city, after an illness of two weeks. Source: LCHS scrapbook. 1912 is handwritten

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264127) Mrs. Chas. Pantel <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264127> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 18:35:58 Surnames: PANTEL,BLAUER After an illness of about three weeks Mrs. Chas. Pantel passed away at her home in Grandview, Monday, December 21, 1914. Mrs. Pantel was born June 6, 1851, in Griedalwald, Switzerland, thus she was aged 63 years, 6 months and 15 days at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Anna and Fred Blauer. She came to America in 1862 with her parents and settled in Grandview. She was married at the parental home to Chas. Pantel, Dec. 9, 1875. To this union were born three children, Steve residing five miles south of Grandview; Pearl, at home and Bertha, who preceded her in death. Besides the two children left to mourn her loss are her husband, one brother and four sisters. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Pantel was converted under Father Judish and was a faithful member of the Congregational church. The funeral services were held from the Congregational church conducted by Rev. M.B. Washington. Interment in Grandview cememtery. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264121) Estella Higginbottom <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264121> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 18:01:39 Surnames: HIGGINBOTTOM,BUTLER,OTTO (Dec. 20, 1914, LCHS) THE GRIM REAPER IS CLAIMING MANY Mrs. Estella Higginbottom Passed Away at Dubuque. Mrs. Higgenbottom Died Sunday After Long Illness The many friends of Mrs. Elmer Higginbottom, nee Estella Butler, were deeply grieved to hear of her sudden death at Dubuque, Sunday, Dec. 20, after an operation in a hospital in that city. Mrs. H. had been in poor health for several months and had been operated upon several times for bowel trouble. For several months she had been under the care of physicians and specialists, but her trouble seemed to be beyond human skill to aid. The announcement of her death was a great shock to her family and friends and came as a result of an operation. Her mother was with her at the time of her death. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Butler of this city, and was born in Cairo, Iowa, April 27, 1883, thus being 31 years, 7 months and 23 days of age at the time of her demise. She lived here for several years with her parents before her marriage to Elmer Higginbottom and for some time afterwards, Mr. Higginbottom being proprietor of a tonsorial parlor here. From this place they moved to Cedar Rapids and later to Washington, Iowa. Mrs. Higginbottom's death is mourned by a large circle of friends besides the surviving relatives, who are: Her husband, her parents, one brother, Drury, who has been in Illinois, and one sister, Mrs. Louis Otto, of this vicinity. The funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, Dec. 23, at 2 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. C.W. Sydman. Interment was made in the Wapello cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264115) Estella Higginbottom <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264115> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 17:05:20 Surnames: HIGGINBOTTOM,BUTLER,BUTLER,OTTO THE GRIM REAPER IS CLAIMING MANY Mrs. Estella Higgenbottom Passed Away at Dubuque. Mrs. Higginbottom Died Sunday After Long Illness (Dec. 20, 1914, LCHS scrapbook) The many friends of Mrs. Elmer Higginbottom, nee Estella Butler, were deeply grieved to hear of her sudden death at Dubuque, Sunday, Dec. 20, after an operation in a hospital in that city. Mrs. H. had been in poor health for several months and had been operated upon several times for bowel trouble. For several months she had been under the care of physicians and specialists, but her trouble seemed to be beyond human skill to aid. The announcement of her death was a great shock to her family and friends and came as a result of an operation. Her mother was with her at the time of her death. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Butler of this city, and was born in Cairo, Iowa, April 27, 1883, thus being 31 years, 7 months and 23 days of age at the time of her demise. She lived here for several years with her parents before her marriage to Elmer Higginbottom and for some time afterwards, Mr. Higginbottom being proprietor of a tonsorial parlor here. From this place they moved to Cedar Rapids and later to Washington, Iowa. Mrs. Higginbottom's death is mourned by a large circle of friends besides the surviving relatives, who are: Her husband, her parents, one brother, Drury, who has been in Illinois, and one sister, Mrs. Louis Otto, of this vicinity. The funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, Dec. 23, at 2 o'clock, from the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Sydman. Interment was made in the Wapello cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264109) Alma Dixon <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264109> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 16:31:36 Surnames: DIXON In memory of Alma Dixon, born July 23, 1901 and died August 21, 1987 at the age of 86. We express Christian sympathy to her family and friends. LCHS scrapbook

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#264108) Millard Hicklin <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=264108> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/31/2010 at 16:29:17 Surnames: HICKLIN,REICHLEY,JACKSON,MORRIS,WINTER,KNOBBE,ROMY Memorial services for Millard F. "Mike" Hicklin, who died July 4, 1986, were conducted at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello at 3 p.m. Monday, July 7. Chaplain Richard Gilbert officiated. Phyllis McCulley was organist. Honorary pallbearers were W.O. Weaver, Howard Winder, Gordon Stone, Casey Conavan, E.A. Hicklin and Wm. L. Matthews. Mr. Hicklin was born August 28, 1908 to Edwin and Millicent Reichley Hicklin in Wapello, Iowa. He attended Wapello Public Schools, the University of Iowa, graduated from Drake University Law School in 1933, and married Cleora Jackson in 1933. Mr. Hicklin served in the Navy in World War II. He served in the Iowa Legislature as Representative from Louisa County for four terms and one special session. A law practicioner in Wapello for 17 years, he moved to Des Moines where he was secretary-treasurer for the Iowa Railway Committee until he retired in 1971 moving back to Wapello where he served as Zoning Administrator for the city of Wapello, Louisa County Mental Health Referee and Inheritance Tax Appraiser. Mr. Hicklin was a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Louisa County Bar Associaton, Iowa Pioneer Lawmakers, Kaaba Shrine, Davenport Consistory KCCH, Wapello Lodge No. 5 A.F. & A.M., and American Legion. He is pre deceased by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Cleora; his son Thomas R. of Denver, Colorado; his daughter Mary Margaret Morris of Des Moines; two granddaughters, Cortney and Amanda; and one grandson, James. He is also survived by four sisters, Millicent Winter, Wapello, Mary Knobbe, Des Moines, Jean Winter, Wapello, and Catherine Romy of Indianapolis, Ind. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hicklin-Winter Scholarship Fund, State Bank of Wapello, and the YMCA Boys Home, Johnston, Iowa. Source: LCHS scrapbook

Get this book for Free from google books. Download your own PDF copy. The first part on google books is wrong. Scroll down to page 18 for the correct book on Iowa. Jim Wright -----Original Message----- From: ialouisa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ialouisa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:59 AM To: IALOUISA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IALOUISA] Iowa Research Material (review) This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: r_a_green Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.louis a/2127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Iowa as it is in 1855, a Gazetteer for Citizens and a Handbook for Immigrants, Embracing a Full Description of the State of Iowa... N. Parker Howe Keen and Lee, Chicago, IL; 1855, 274 pages http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/1855_IA_Gaz_index.html This is a digitally reproduced version of Iowa as it is in 1855, a Gazetteer for Citizens and a Handbook for Immigrants, Embracing a Full Description of the State of Iowa... Researchers interested in genealogy and or the history of mid 19th century Iowa will find the vast amount of historical documentation and descriptions found throughout this book a valuable resource. Maps of the period (1855, 1856 & 1857) included. For map details follow this link: http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/1855_IA_map_info.html The 274 page book on CD contains brief historical profiles of the counties, main cities and towns of Iowa in 1855. Chapters include details of Iowa agriculture, mineralogical and geological features; water courses, timber lands, soil and climate; the various railroad lines being built and those projected, the number and condition of churches and schools in each county; population and business statistics of the most important cities and towns; and much more. Download Table of Contents (618K PDF): http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ia_map/site_images/TOC_IA_Gaz.pdf --------------------------------------------------------- Historic Atlas of Iowa Counties (Zones 1-11 complete set) Abridged atlas of county and city maps from the Illustrated Historical Atlas of Iowa, Andreas,1875. http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ia_map/ia_index.html The Zone 1-11 Atlas is a complete set of 1875 Iowa county maps. Each Zone consists of a series of 9 bordering county maps making up all 99 Iowa counties. Each Zone Atlas contains high resolution scanned images of vintage 19th century county and city maps that are presented in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Individual zone maps also sold separately. In addition to all 99 Iowa county maps, there are 192 city and village maps on this CD. City maps and plans are often more detailed and include the names of many original property owners, businesses, municipal buildings, etc. Please note: some small city and village map plans include street and lot detail only. Each atlas CD includes the following 19th century features: * roads, railroads and canals * cities, towns and villages * post offices and government sites * one-room schoolhouses, churches and cemeteries * rivers, streams and ferries * racetracks, fairgrounds and picnic groves * industrial sites, furnaces and mills * early homesteads and farms - and much more The Historic Atlas of Iowa series may be an invaluable aid to Genealogists, Historians and researchers in search of 19th century Iowa places. --------------------------------------------------------- The Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view, zoom, pan and print from the PDF images contained in this book; and is included free on each CD. The data has been created and configured using Adobe Acrobat for MS Windows (98, 98SE, XP, NT and 2000). The pages may be viewed in earlier versions of the software as well, and with current versions of the Adobe Reader on recent model Mac systems. Download more digital atlas and 19th century gaetteer reviews here: http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/review.html Good luck with your research! Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research http://www.har-indy.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IALOUISA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#263322) Sprinkle, G. Melvin 1855-1946 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=263322> AUTHOR: A Volunteer DATE: 1/24/2010 at 15:43:04 Surnames: SPRINKLE,FURGASON,LITTELL,ED MAHRT,WILLIAMS,LUECK,GELLIE These burial records/obits are from the Mondovi Pleasant View Cemetery, NW of Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. They were submitted without source. Sprinkle, Melvin; (1855-1946) shared stone w/ Kate); {Edit: G Melvin Sprinkle is likely the Germalia M, brother of Edwin, mentioned in the History of Big Bend, published 1904.} “Last Rite for G M Sprinkle. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church in Reardan, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. for G M Sprinkle, resident of the Reardan area for 42 years. The Rev L L Meyers officiated with casket bearers including nephews Harvey Sprinkle, Roy Furgason, Roy Littell, Ed Mahrt, Harold Williams and Frank Lueck. Interment was in the Mondovi Cemetery. G M Sprinkle was born in Wapello, Iowa, Jan 16, 1855 and died Sept 8, 1946 at the age of 91 years, 7 months, and 22 days. He was married to Kate Gellie at Toolesbaro, Iowa on Oct 2, 1890. To this union one child was born, Leonard, who passed away in 1910. The family lived on a farm in Iowa until about 1904 when they came to Washington and settled on a farm north of Reardan. In 1925 he retired from farming and has lived in Reardan since that time. Mr Sprinkle, a member of the Reardan Evangelical church was a genuine Christian. He was a kind and helpful neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. He is survived by his widow, Kate; a brother, C M Sprinkle of Spokane, and a number of nieces and nephews.” (submitted by family; Sept 1946)

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#263321) Sprinkle, Kate Gellie 1868-1947 <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=263321> AUTHOR: A Volunteer DATE: 1/24/2010 at 15:39:04 Surnames: GELLIE,SPRINKLE,MILNE,FURGASON These burial records/obits are from the Mondovi Pleasant View Cemetery, NW of Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. They were submitted without source. Sprinkle, Kate Gellie; (1868-1947); shared stone w/Melvin); “Kate Gellie Sprinkle. Died: 7-17-1947. Birth: 11-21-1868, Iowa. Spouse: G Melvin Sprinkle. Father: Jas. Gellie. Mother: Margaret Milne. Burial: Mondovi, Washington.” (Lincoln Co Health death card); “Kate Sprinkle Passes Thursday. Kate Gellie Sprinkle was born at Toolesboro, Iowa, Nov 21, 1868 and passed away at her home in Reardan, July 17, 1947, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Melvin Sprinkle Oct 2, 1890 at Toolesboro, Iowa. One son, Leonard was born to this union. He passed away in 1910. The family came to Washington in 1904 and settled on a farm near Reardan where they lived until 1925 when they moved into Reardan and have resided since. Her husband preceded her in death in September 1946. Mrs Sprinkle was a faithful member of the Evangelical church and vitally interested in all its activities. She is survived by one sister, Mrs Mary Furgason of Reardan and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, at the Evangelical church, Rev L L Myers officiating, assisted by Rev M E Hunsburger of Spokane. Pall bearers were Chris Lucht, Harvey Sprinkle, Ed Mahrt, Harold Williams, all nephews of the deceased. Interment was in Pleasant View Cemetery, near Mondovi. Among those from out of town attending the funeral services were Mr and Mrs Raymond Foland, Mr and Mrs Chris Lucht, Mr and Mrs T Mellom, Mr and Mrs Howard Bell, Mrs Eva Evers, Marvin Evers, Mrs M E Hunsburger. Rev Paul Hunsburger Mr and Mrs T A Holman, Mr and Mrs James Pershall, Mrs Melvin Sprinkle, Mrs Frank Lueck, Mr and Mrs Ray Littell and James Cribby, all of Spokane; Mrs Roy Furgason of Chelan, Miss Villa Brock of Seattle, Mr and Mrs J A Seagle of Palouse.” (submitted by relative; Dec 1947)

There isn't a society any more. The group is now a committee of the historical society, PO Box 302. Just go to the IAGenWeb site, then to obits. Follow the instructions under post an obit. Very simple. What are you doing with all your clippings? if you want to help Louisa County, that would be great, but Lee County obits need to be online, too. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Morrison" <mystique747@iowatelecom.net> To: <ialouisa@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [IALOUISA] obits > Hi Connie, > What does this entail? Down the line I will have a little time I could > help but not for a few weeks yet. How do you imput the obits. And also > transfer them to the web. Need to know what program you use for this and > what format you use. Have been clipping 30 years of obituaries from the > Daily Gate City newspaper for our society. Then have a bunch of years to > clip of the Daily Democrat newspaper from Fort Madison. Husband thinks I > have scissors for hands as I am clipping every evening trying to get this > stuff gone thru. > All for now. Pat Morrison > ps: We need the current address for sending you the newsletter for the > Old > Fort Genealogical Society. I think we got it back last time. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Connie Street" <ckcasey@louisacomm.net> > To: "IALouisa" <IAlouisa@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:20 PM > Subject: [IALOUISA] obits > > >> Between a health issue and this lousy weather, I haven't gotten any obits >> sent to my volunteers. Feeling better, will try to do it tomorrow. Sorry >> to have kept you waiting and thanks again for your offer! >> >> Connie Street >> ckcasey@louisacomm.net >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> IALOUISA-request@rootsweb.com 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 > IALOUISA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Connie, What does this entail? Down the line I will have a little time I could help but not for a few weeks yet. How do you imput the obits. And also transfer them to the web. Need to know what program you use for this and what format you use. Have been clipping 30 years of obituaries from the Daily Gate City newspaper for our society. Then have a bunch of years to clip of the Daily Democrat newspaper from Fort Madison. Husband thinks I have scissors for hands as I am clipping every evening trying to get this stuff gone thru. All for now. Pat Morrison ps: We need the current address for sending you the newsletter for the Old Fort Genealogical Society. I think we got it back last time. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Connie Street" <ckcasey@louisacomm.net> To: "IALouisa" <IAlouisa@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 8:20 PM Subject: [IALOUISA] obits > Between a health issue and this lousy weather, I haven't gotten any obits > sent to my volunteers. Feeling better, will try to do it tomorrow. Sorry > to have kept you waiting and thanks again for your offer! > > Connie Street > ckcasey@louisacomm.net > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IALOUISA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: r_a_green Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.louisa/2127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Iowa as it is in 1855, a Gazetteer for Citizens and a Handbook for Immigrants, Embracing a Full Description of the State of Iowa... N. Parker Howe Keen and Lee, Chicago, IL; 1855, 274 pages http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/1855_IA_Gaz_index.html This is a digitally reproduced version of Iowa as it is in 1855, a Gazetteer for Citizens and a Handbook for Immigrants, Embracing a Full Description of the State of Iowa... Researchers interested in genealogy and or the history of mid 19th century Iowa will find the vast amount of historical documentation and descriptions found throughout this book a valuable resource. Maps of the period (1855, 1856 & 1857) included. For map details follow this link: http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/1855_IA_map_info.html The 274 page book on CD contains brief historical profiles of the counties, main cities and towns of Iowa in 1855. Chapters include details of Iowa agriculture, mineralogical and geological features; water courses, timber lands, soil and climate; the various railroad lines being built and those projected, the number and condition of churches and schools in each county; population and business statistics of the most important cities and towns; and much more. Download Table of Contents (618K PDF): http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ia_map/site_images/TOC_IA_Gaz.pdf --------------------------------------------------------- Historic Atlas of Iowa Counties (Zones 1-11 complete set) Abridged atlas of county and city maps from the Illustrated Historical Atlas of Iowa, Andreas,1875. http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ia_map/ia_index.html The Zone 1-11 Atlas is a complete set of 1875 Iowa county maps. Each Zone consists of a series of 9 bordering county maps making up all 99 Iowa counties. Each Zone Atlas contains high resolution scanned images of vintage 19th century county and city maps that are presented in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Individual zone maps also sold separately. In addition to all 99 Iowa county maps, there are 192 city and village maps on this CD. City maps and plans are often more detailed and include the names of many original property owners, businesses, municipal buildings, etc. Please note: some small city and village map plans include street and lot detail only. Each atlas CD includes the following 19th century features: * roads, railroads and canals * cities, towns and villages * post offices and government sites * one-room schoolhouses, churches and cemeteries * rivers, streams and ferries * racetracks, fairgrounds and picnic groves * industrial sites, furnaces and mills * early homesteads and farms - and much more The Historic Atlas of Iowa series may be an invaluable aid to Genealogists, Historians and researchers in search of 19th century Iowa places. --------------------------------------------------------- The Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view, zoom, pan and print from the PDF images contained in this book; and is included free on each CD. The data has been created and configured using Adobe Acrobat for MS Windows (98, 98SE, XP, NT and 2000). The pages may be viewed in earlier versions of the software as well, and with current versions of the Adobe Reader on recent model Mac systems. Download more digital atlas and 19th century gaetteer reviews here: http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/review.html Good luck with your research! Rich Green Historic Archaeological Research http://www.har-indy.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#263059) Frank Smice <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=263059> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/22/2010 at 21:54:45 Surnames: SMICE Frank Smice Dead. Frank Smice, who had been a sufferer for several months with tuberculosis of the lungs, passed away at his home in Toolesboro, Friday, May 19(handwritten: 1911). Deceased was born in Toolesboro about forty-five years ago where he spent his childhood days. He moved with his parents to Wapello several years ago making their home in the south part of town. Later the family moved to Grandview and from there back to the old home in Toolesboro. He is survived by his father, John Smice, of Toolesboro, two sisters and four brothers, the mother having preceded him in death. The funeral services were held from the M.E. church in Toolesboro Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. A.S. Covert, of Oakville. Interment in the Parsons cemetery. Source: LCHS

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#262984) Frank Leroy Buell <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=262984> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/22/2010 at 17:50:24 Surnames: BUELL Frank Leroy Buell was born on Muscatine Island, Jan. 24, 1900, and died at the home of his mother, Nov. 8, 1911, aged 11 years 9 months and 14 days. His father died 8 years ago. Frank was of a bright and affectionate disposition and a great comfort to his mother. He was a favorite among his school mates and associates and loved and esteemed by those who knew him. He leaves mother, three brothers and two sisters, his school mates and a host of friends to mourn his early departure. The funeral services were conducted from the United Evangelical church of Grandview, by Rev. J. N. Boozer, pastor of the church. Interment was made in the Grandview cemetery. Source: LCHS

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#262979) Rilly Zaehringer <http://iagenweb.org/boards/louisa/obituaries/index.cgi?rev=262979> AUTHOR: Judy Kelley, vo DATE: 1/22/2010 at 17:39:25 Surnames: ZAEHRINGER MRS. R. ZAEHRINGER DIES AT HER HOME DEATH OCCURRED THIS MORNING AT 5:30 O'CLOCK. Had Been Seriously Ill for the Past Week From Inflammation of the Mouth - Funeral Monday. At her home on West Front street at 5:30 o'clock this morning, occurred the death of Mrs. Rilly Zaehringer. Mrs. Zaehringer had been seriously ill for the past week from superlative inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. Her condition became more and more serious until blood poison set in, to which her death is due. Mrs. Zaehringer is between 40 and 50 years of age and was born at Port Louisa. She is the wife of John Zaehringer, who with two sons, LeRoy and Clarence, survive her, besides other relatives. The funeral will be held from Greenwood chapel on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J.B. Smith will conduct the services. source: LCHS unknown newspaper; handwritten date: May 21, 1909