Hi Marie: Some months ago, while at my local Martinsville, IN Library, I met a fellow who had relatives from Hopeville, Grand River/ Decatur County, Iowa His name is RONALD JOY. He mentioned he had Noftsger ancestors -- do you know RON? He went back to Iowa the last of May to put a military stone on one of his ancestors' graves -- and was to meet with Donna Vann (my sweet cousin) in Grand River. It seems her mother went to school with his mother. (Donna, jump in here if I have the wrong information....) I haven't heard from either Ron or Donna about their visit -- BUT WOULD LIKE TO. (smile!!) Anyway, just wondering if Ron was any of your relation. I have his e-mail address and he lives around Ninevah, IN. It was a real serendipity meeting him -- he was doing research on some of his people in Indiana and he happened to mention Iowa; well my big ears flapped' and I asked him where in Iowa, and he said, "Oh you probably wouldn t know where it is because it's so small".. I said, "Well try me".. and he said "Decatur County".... Well, nuf said!! Just something fun to share... Regards Always, Nancee

Greetings Linda, Searched several Lucas Co. books, found nothing. Later figured out, Melrose is in Monroe Co., IA so searced for St. Patrick's Church, Melrose, IA. Found no Rev. Brownrigg, but did find: http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/genealog.html "MT. CALVARY CEMETERY, Melrose, Ia. This Catholic cemetery is south of Melrose, west of county road S70, on top of a hill overlooking the town, in Section 9, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Iowa. Burials began around 1870 and continue to present. The cemetery is associated with St. Patrick's Catholic Church located in Melrose. Veterans from many wars are buried in the cemetery. The IGA Cemetery Listing was last updated in 1986. View Cemetery Listing": http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/cemet03.html Lucas Co. has lots of Riggs and Browns, but alas, no Brownrigg. There was a St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lucas Co that was later called Sacred Heart Catholic Church. [per 1978 History of Lucas Co., IA, book] In a search of Rev. Brownrigg, Melrose, Iowa: came up with a site compiling the Irish in Iowa, particular, a compilation of citizens of Davenport, Scott Co., IA [east & north of Melrose]in March 1909: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/1900bdir.htm "BROWNRIGG, Rev. Thomas H, asst pastor Sacred Heart Cathedral, r 422 e 10th" I some random searches, had seen that name in other spots for Iowa, so perhaps he is THE one referred to as "Rev. Father Brownrigg" in the obituary about "Mrs. Clark Kimler" " The funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Brownrigg, who also preached a most touching sermon. " No apprent connection, but in northwestern Iowa, near MN, there was a Samuel Brownrigg, perhaps family, mentioned in history notes:http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/twp/twptaylo.htm "BUSINESS INTERESTS The first to engage in business at this point was F.H. LUDWIG, who, in 1874, opened a warehouse on the east side of the track. ... The first to engage in livery business was Samuel BROWNRIGG. George STEBBINS was first in the harness business, and as blacksmith, H.B. BROUGHTON. " A Samuel Brownrigg is included in the Harrison Co., IA family of John Brownrigg from Ohio to Iowa ... see http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/photo/family/john_william_brownrigg.htm but, not apparent relation to Rev. Thomas T. Brownrigg. A 1891 Harrison County Iowa Biography of John Brownrigg lists his children, but no Thomas T.. Looking at the years, perhaps T. is a descendant? : see . . . http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaharris/bio/geneal93.htm#brownrigg Rev. Thomas Brownrigg was listed as County Chaplain in the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div. 1, at Melrose, Monroe Co., IA. The meetings were held at Georgetown, where there was a St. Patrick's Church: http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/aohdirectory.htm MONROE COUNTY 1909 Frank Malone, County President, Melrose. M.W. Ryan, County Vice-President, Melrose. J.T.F. McGrath, County Recording Secretary, Tyrone. James Duggan, County Financial Secretary, Melrose. E.F. Hines, County Treasurer, Melrose. Rev. Father Thos. Brownrigg, County Chaplain, Melrose. Div. 1 Thomas O'Neil, President, Melrose M.J. Walsh, Vice President, Melrose. John Dunnivan, Recording Secretary, Hiteman. E.F. Hines, Financial Secretary, Melrose. Dan Hurley, Treasurer, Hiteman. Meetings held in Georgetown. " // "ST. PATRICK'S CEMETERY, Georgetown, Ia. The cemetery is located south of Highway 34 across from St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Georgetown. The cemetery is the finial resting place for many Irish immigrants. The grave listing lists two people has having been born in 1794. The oldest death is listed as Sept. 20, 1853. The IGA Cemetery listing was last updated in 1988.View Cemetery Listing " as found in... http://www.obrienjp.nukeworker.net/genealog.html // In conclusion... I bet it is the Davenport's Sacred Heart Church, an early Asst. Pastor, Rev. Thomas H. Brownrigg, who seems to be the only one in the Melrose region, so therefore, one might assume he is the unnamed Rev. Father who gave an eloquent sermon for Mrs. Kimler at St. Patrick's Cathoic Church, Melrose, Iowa in March, 1909: For a contact today, try: St. Patrick's Church Melrose 641?-726-3531 [possibly 515 area code] Fr. Scott Lemaster; Kathy Heffron, parish secretary 726-3497 or nearby... St. Patrick's Church Georgetown P.O.Box 183, Albia 641-726-3529 Fr. Scott Lemaster; Sharon Crall, Pastoral associate. or... write, SAINT PATRICK'S CHURCH GEORGETOWN 515?-726-3457 RURAL ROUTE 1, MELROSE, IA 52569 as per http://www.churchangel.com/WEBIA/melrose.htm As to Thomas parents, sure don't know. :) Happy hunting, Mary Beth in Wisconsin Not my line, just a random act of genealogical kindness.

Is it possible to find out more about "Father" Brownrigg, Priest of St' Patricks--1909? Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <iggy29@rnetinc.net> To: <IALUCAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:47 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] CALLED HOME - MRS. CLARK KIMLER > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, April 15, 1909 > > On Wednesday, March 31, 1909, at her home west of Melrose, occurred the > death of MRS. CLARK KIMLER. She had been sick for several weeks but her > condition was not considered serious until a few days before her death, and > her death came as a shock to her many friends. > > MRS. KIMLER was born and raised in Lucas County. She was the daughter of MR > and MRS. EDWARD CLARK. She was united in marriage to CLARK KIMLER about > ten years ago, who with their six small children survive to mourn their loss > > > The funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Patrick's Church, > Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Brownrigg, who also preached > a most touching sermon. The funeral was largely attended by friends and > neighbors and indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Her > death removes from the community a character, the like of which is seldom > met. Her sunny disposition endeared her to all. Her life was spent in the > care of her little family. She leaves besides her husband and children, her > father and mother and brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. They all > have the heartfelt sympathy of their numerous friends. Their deep grief is > assuaged by the conviction that the loved one, so near and dear to them, > left behind a name untarnished, and a record for pure right living, that is > more lasting than fame and more precious than gold. > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > June 16, 2005 > iggy29@rnetinc.net > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >

From: gmjensen@bayland.net Date: 06/16/05 22:05:27 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Subject: Lucretia Lynch related to Dr. Geo. D. Lynch, Appanoose Co., IA Greetings Listers, Just wondering . . . Was noticing in the obituary of Lucretia Lynch Davis [Mrs. D. M. Davis] that she settled with her parents in Appanoose Co which is near Lucas Co., IA.]. In looking at Transcripts of Deaths in the County of Appanoose, the April 5, 1909 death of Polly Ann Coffman Jones [Mrs. Wm. Jones', his wf #2] in Appanoose Co. , the next person down [Lucy Lowery,12y] had an attending physician at her death on apr 28, 1909 at Moravia named, Dr. Geo. D.Lynch. Was he any relation to Lucretia ?? Who is D. M. Davis belong to ?? My John Davis, b. 1809, that m. Sarah Threlkeld, b. 1822, was son of William Davis, Jr, b. 1778, NC & of Leah Smith, b. 1781, NC. After John's first wife, Sarah Jones, d. in Indiana in 1838, he moved on eventually settling in Lucas Co., IA. Is he related to D. M. Davis ? ? Thanks, Mary Beth in Wisconsin

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 15, 1909 On Sunday morning a little daughter arrived at the home of MR. and MRS. HENRY WILSON, in English Township, and the same day the young mother's life went out to the world beyond. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ETHEL BLANCHE LYKINS, daughter of G.W. and LURA A. LYKINS, was born in Lucas County, Iowa, September 26, 1888, and died at her home in Pleasant Township, April 11, 1909. She was married June 24, 1908 to HENRY C. WILSON, who with their infant daughter, survive her. She also leaves her father, mother, sister, brother, and many loving relatives and friends to mourn their loss. MRS. WILSON united with the M.E. Church when fifteen years of age and was ever faithful to her Savior. Funeral services were held at Central Church in English Township, conducted by Rev. McKenzie, Pastor of that church. Beautiful flowers, tokens of love for dead and of sympathy for the bereaved, decked the casket, and many sorrowing friends followed her to her last resting place in the Brownlee Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 16, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 15, 1909 On Wednesday, March 31, 1909, at her home west of Melrose, occurred the death of MRS. CLARK KIMLER. She had been sick for several weeks but her condition was not considered serious until a few days before her death, and her death came as a shock to her many friends. MRS. KIMLER was born and raised in Lucas County. She was the daughter of MR and MRS. EDWARD CLARK. She was united in marriage to CLARK KIMLER about ten years ago, who with their six small children survive to mourn their loss The funeral services were held Friday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Brownrigg, who also preached a most touching sermon. The funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors and indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Her death removes from the community a character, the like of which is seldom met. Her sunny disposition endeared her to all. Her life was spent in the care of her little family. She leaves besides her husband and children, her father and mother and brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. They all have the heartfelt sympathy of their numerous friends. Their deep grief is assuaged by the conviction that the loved one, so near and dear to them, left behind a name untarnished, and a record for pure right living, that is more lasting than fame and more precious than gold. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 16, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Greetings Robert & Listers, This is a long shot for your missing Duvall's. R's and V's can look so similar when transcribed. Perhaps they were aka. as Durall?. This information is based upon correspondence with Christopher B. Durall in 2003 and is shared here as something to contemplate: In Chariton Twp., Lucas Co., IA, the 1860 Federal Census [IGS publ., p. 27] shows that two Durall families were present there, [both were sons of John Durall, b.1797, Dunlap Co., NC and of Eliza Jane Zimmerman, b. 1805, Illinois. [Eliza d. in 1850 at Pike Co. Illinois. while her husband, John, d. at Chariton Twp., Lucas Co, IA in 1856, buried at Douglass Cemetery. Perhaps after Eliza died in 1850, John moved onward with his adult children, some staying at Lucas Co., IA . The two of their children in this particular 1860 census were: At dwelling # 213, Benoni S. [Stinson] Durall, age 31, b. Indiana [elsewhere, KY] m. to Mary A. [Webb], age 31, b. Indiana. They had three Iowa born children, in 1860: Wm. F., age 7; David S., age 5, and Duran, age 3. Living with them was a 19y farmer, Howard Rodgers. [ Benoni d. at Chanute, Neosho Co, Kansas in 1881.] Five households away, #217, lived Duran [aka Durin] Durall, age 37, b. KY [Muhlenburg Co, Kentucky]. His wf, Frances M. [Frances Marion Johnson], age 26, b. KY [Lawrenceburg, Anderson Co, Kentucky]. [This couple d. at Logan Co., Oklahoma.] Living with them in 1860 at Chariton Twp, were 4 children: Wm, 10; Mary E., 6, Cora, 4 and Daniel?, 2. All b. Iowa. One son, possibly your Misourri connection, d. at Kansas City, MO: Sylverster L. Durall. Another d. at Oklahoma, as above. If nothing else, Roberta, perhaps it's a thought to check that spellling or names within that family to determine if it's a name variation for your family search. Below is an outline that I developed with Christopher's information, data: Descendants of John Durall 23 John Durall 1797 - 1856 .... +Eliza Jane Zimmerman 1805 - 1850 ..24 Apeline Durall 1821 - 1822 ..24 Durin/Duran Durall 1823 - 1899 ........ +FRANCES MARIAN JOHNSON 1833 - 1916 ...... 25 William Durall 1850 - ...... 25 Mary E. Durall 1854 - ...... 25 Cora Durall 1856 - ...... 25 Daniel? Durall 1858 - ..24 Benoni Stinson Durall 1828 - 1881 ........ +Mary Ann Webb 1832 - 1869 ...... 25 William F. Durall 1853 - ...... 25 David S. Durall 1855 - ...... 25 Duran Durall 1857 - ...... 25 Charles E. Durall 1859 - .. *2nd Wife of Benoni Stinson Durall: ........ +Cleopatra Annie Cole 1843 - 1916 ..24 Sophronia Durall 1832 - 1900 ........ +James R. Houseman 1825 - 1885 ..24 Alney Durall 1825 - 1850 ........ +Lurinda Hirons 1829 - 1880 ..24 Serena Durall 1835 - 1838 ..24 Sylvester L. Durall 1837 - 1901 ........ +Frances Lindsey 1845 - 1914 ..24 Salena/Saline Durall 1840 - 1917 ........ +Irving Parmenter 1836 - 1929 ...... 25 Dr. Charles Sylvester Parmenter 1861 - ...... 25 Emma Parmenter 1862 - ...... 25 Maud Lena "May" Parmenter 1868 - ..24 Mary Jane Arena Durall 1842 - 1872 ........ +David M. Beard // Happy hunting, Mary Beth in Wisconsin Not my line .... just a random act of genealogical kindness. :) On 16.06.2005 at 08:33:58, Roberta Hammer <kdhx6@swbell.net> wrote: ..., I have some ancestors who are being evasive and > would appreciate a lookup in your book. They came from Kentucky to NorthEast Missouri before 1840. > Duvall, Nicholas > Duvall, William > Story, Smith > James H. Long > Thank you in advance. > Roberta > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and > the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 > months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 8, 1909 On Saturday, April 3, 1909, in this city at their residence occurred the deaths of W.F. QUERRY and wife, SARAH QUERRY, within a short time of each other. He had long been afflicted with a tubercular or cancerous trouble, affecting his entire system, and she died of dropsical and heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Chariton Cemetery, place of interment, by Rev. C.E. Wells, Sunday 3:00 p.m., April 4. The time of her death was in the morning at 9:20 and he passed away at 2:25 in the afternoon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WILLIAM FRANKLIN QUERRY, son of WILLIAM and ISABEL QUERRY, was born in Adams County, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1849. He came to Wayne County, Iowa, in 1858. Was united in marriage to SARAH SHOWALTER, February 3, 1878. Moved to Lucas County in 1892. He united with the Christian Church in 1891. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SARAH A. SHOWALTER, daughter of W.H. and SARAH SHOWALTER, was born in Putnam County, Indiana, Jan. 20, 1860. She came with her parents to Wayne County, Iowa, in 1872. She united with the Christian Church when 17 years of age. MR. and MRS. QUERRY were both Charter members of the Russell Christian Church. They were the parents of 7 children, three dying in infancy. Three sons and one daughter survive: HARVEY QUERRY, of Lucas, Iowa; MRS. P.V. GOOKIN, near Russell; NIMROD QUERRY, of Chariton and EARL, of Ottumwa. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 16, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

From: gmjensen@bayland.net Date: 06/16/05 11:05:19 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?D. M. Davis m. Lucretia Lynch -- Re: [IALUCAS] SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. D.M. D= AVIS.?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Does anyone know who were the parents of D. M., W. H. & Mary Davis [based upon the obituary as posted below] ? Looking for a link to John Davis, b. 1809 [son of Wm & Leah Smith Davis]& Sarah Threlkeld, b. 1822, b. NC, d. Russell area, Lucas Co., IA. Descendants of _____ Davis 23 _____ Davis .. 24 D. M. Davis ........ +Lucretia Lynch 1846 - 1909 ...... 25 Jefferson L. Davis ...... 25 W. D. Davis ........... 26 dau. Davis ................. +_____ Sildore ............... 27 Flora Sildore ...... 25 D. L. Davis ...... 25 Dau. Davis ............ +John Langford ...... 25 Ruby Davis ............ +_____ Mullanix ...... 25 Kate Olive Davis ............ +_____ Briles .. 24 W. H. Davis .. 24 Mary Davis ........ +_____ Hardin thanks so much, Mary Beth On 15.06.2005 at 20:02:07, "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <iggy29@rnetinc.net> wrote: > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, March 18, 1909 > > The death of MRS. D.M. DAVIS, of Benton Township, came as a > thundercloud on > a clear day, Wednesday afternoon, and awes the community with the > awful > presence. She had been well as usual and was in the yard that > afternoon > when about 2 o'clock she was seized with a faintness and before > assistance > could reach her she had fallen and expired. It was known that she > had been > more or less troubled with a heart irregularity at times, but it was > not > considered serious. > > The family are stunned with grief at the unexpected visitation. > > The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made and may not > be > before Saturday, owing to some of the children residing at a > distance, one > son being in Oklahoma. > > What condolence human sympathies can offer the family has. MRS. > DAVIS was a > true woman and her qualities have endeared her to all who had the > pleasure > of her acquaintance and they scarce can realize that the fatal hand > has been > laid. > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa > Thursday, March 25, 1909 > > OBITUARY - LUCRETIA LYNCH > - - - - - - - - > > LUCRETIA LYNCH was born in Vermillion County, Ind., July 4th, 1846, > and died > Wednesday, March 17, 1909, aged 62 years, 8 months and 13 days. She > came > with her parents to Appanoose County, Iowa, in 1852. She was > married to D.M > DAVIS, Aug. 20th, 1863. To this union were born six children, > three sons > and three daughters; one son, JEFFERSON L. died in infancy. The > remaining > children who survive her are as follows: W.D. DAVIS of Eldon, Iowa; > D.L. > DAVIS of Oklahoma City, Okla.; MRS. JOHN LANGFORD and MRS. RUBY > MULLANIX, > both of Lucas County, Iowa; and MRS. KATE OLIVE BRILES of Eldon, > Iowa. > These together with the husband survive to mourn their loss. There > are also > a sister, MRS. MARY HARDIN, and a niece, MISS FLORA SILDORE of > Eldon, also > MR. W.H. DAVIS, brother of the husband were present at the funeral > service. > > MRS. DAVIS has been a consistent member of the Christian Church for > many > years. She was a faithful wife, a good mother and kind neighbor. > > The funeral services were held at the family residence and at Sharon > Church > on Saturday, March 20, conducted by Rev. C.E. Wells, Pastor of the > Christian > Church in Chariton. > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert > June 15, 2005 > iggy29@rnetinc.net > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, railrider503@aol.com: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm >

I didn't get in on the first of this. Medical problems. If it isn't too much trouble, I have some ancestors who are being evasive and would appreciate a lookup in your book. They came from Kentucky to NorthEast Missouri before 1840. Duvall, Nicholas Duvall, William Story, Smith James H. Long Thank you in advance. Roberta

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 18, 1909 The death of MRS. D.M. DAVIS, of Benton Township, came as a thundercloud on a clear day, Wednesday afternoon, and awes the community with the awful presence. She had been well as usual and was in the yard that afternoon when about 2 o'clock she was seized with a faintness and before assistance could reach her she had fallen and expired. It was known that she had been more or less troubled with a heart irregularity at times, but it was not considered serious. The family are stunned with grief at the unexpected visitation. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made and may not be before Saturday, owing to some of the children residing at a distance, one son being in Oklahoma. What condolence human sympathies can offer the family has. MRS. DAVIS was a true woman and her qualities have endeared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance and they scarce can realize that the fatal hand has been laid. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 25, 1909 OBITUARY - LUCRETIA LYNCH - - - - - - - - LUCRETIA LYNCH was born in Vermillion County, Ind., July 4th, 1846, and died Wednesday, March 17, 1909, aged 62 years, 8 months and 13 days. She came with her parents to Appanoose County, Iowa, in 1852. She was married to D.M DAVIS, Aug. 20th, 1863. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters; one son, JEFFERSON L. died in infancy. The remaining children who survive her are as follows: W.D. DAVIS of Eldon, Iowa; D.L. DAVIS of Oklahoma City, Okla.; MRS. JOHN LANGFORD and MRS. RUBY MULLANIX, both of Lucas County, Iowa; and MRS. KATE OLIVE BRILES of Eldon, Iowa. These together with the husband survive to mourn their loss. There are also a sister, MRS. MARY HARDIN, and a niece, MISS FLORA SILDORE of Eldon, also MR. W.H. DAVIS, brother of the husband were present at the funeral service. MRS. DAVIS has been a consistent member of the Christian Church for many years. She was a faithful wife, a good mother and kind neighbor. The funeral services were held at the family residence and at Sharon Church on Saturday, March 20, conducted by Rev. C.E. Wells, Pastor of the Christian Church in Chariton. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 25, 1909 FLORENCE ARGO was born July 12th, 1859, at Vermont, Fulton County, Ill., and died at the family residence in Chariton, Iowa, March 20th, 1909, aged 49 years, 8 months and 8 days. She came to Lucas County in 1874, and was married to S.C. HAHN, Feb. 6th, 1876. To them was born a daughter, PEARL, who with the husband survive her to mourn their loss. She also has two sisters, MRS. ELIZA COX of Vermont, Ill., and MRS. THOMAS JOHNSON of Mount Ayr, Iowa, both of whom were at the funeral services. MRS. HAHN had been a member of the Christian Church until the family removed to Creston, Iowa. Since the return to Chariton she has been in feeble health. She was a faithful wife and mother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.E. Wells, pastor of the Christian Church at the family residence, on Monday, March 22nd, and interment in the Chariton Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 25, 1909 MRS. MARY LANCASTER departed this life at her home near Newbern March 7, 1909, at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 8 days. The largely attended funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mathison, of Lacona, were held at Union Church, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Newbern Cemetery. MARY TOWN was born in Dufois County, Ind., April 30, 1849. On November 19, 1865, she was united in marriage to JAMES W. LANCASTER. To this union there were born five children, one of whom preceded her to the better world. Those living are MRS. SUSAN HETTINGER, MRS. ETTA FRIDLEY of Nebraska, OLLIE of Lacona, and JAMES of near Oakley. Deceased was converted when 16 years of age and became a member of the Christian Church. The many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 15, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

Hi Stephen: ISAAC & THADEUS COOLEY are both listed in this book: ISAAC COOLEY; Fayette Co., IN; NW1/4-SW1/2-S17; 10-19-1836 THADEUS COOLEY; Dearborn Co., IN; NE1/4-S27; 9-18-1804 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information on Fayette Co., IN: Date of first white settlers: 1804 Date of organization as a county: 1818 Date when first court convened: 1814 Date of first land entry: 1811 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information on Dearborn Co., IN: Date of first white settlers: 1800 Date of organization as a county: 1803 Date when first court convened: 1803 Date of first land entry: 1801 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Prior to 1800 the only land owned by individuals in Indiana was either in and around Vincennes, where titles went back to French and Indian grants, or in Clark's Grant opposite the present Louisville, which had been allotted to the men who had served with George Rogers Clark in his Revolutionary War campaign against the British. "Indian title to all the lands in Indiana was recognized at least nominally by the Federal government; and before any particular area was opened for sale, negotiations were opened with the chiefs of the tribes that claimed the land. Treaties were made whereby the Indians gave up their claims and accepted goods and money in exchange. The negotiations might be prolonged, but in the end the government always won out. "The first such treaty affecting Indiana land was held in 1795, when the Indians ceded lands east of a line drawn from Fort Recovery in Ohio to a point on the Ohio River opposite the mouth of the Kentucky River. A triangular strip in what is now southeastern Indiana was thus opened for settlement; but it was not until six years later after the land had been surveyed and a land office was opened at Cincinnati, that it could be purchased. In the meantime, many settlers moved in and 'squattted' on the land, hoping to purchase their preferred site when the area was opened for sale. "During the first two decades of government land sales in Indiana, purchasers had to buy at least 320 acres and pay a minimum of $2.00 per acre Four years were allowed in which to complete payments. Land auctions were held when new areas were opened, and the land was sold to the highest bidder Any tracts not sold at auction could be purchased at the land office for the minimum price. Many purchasers were forced to forfeit their lands when hard times came and payments could not be made. In 1820 a new land law was passed which placed the minimum price at $1.25 an acre and allowed purchasers to buy as little as 80 acres. The credit system was abolished in favor of cash payments. At the auction sales, choice land often sold for three and four times the minimum price. In the 1830's and 1840's, pre-emption acts were passed by Congress to give the 'squatter' who had settled and improved a piece of land the opportunity to purchase it at the minimum price before the public sale. "The rectangular system of land surveys was used for the first time in what is now Ohio in the 1790's. The system was conceived by Thomas Hutchins in 1764 while on an expedition against the Indians." ----------------------- The tract books for the several land offices in Indiana are deposited in the office of the Auditor of State, Indianapolis, and are in the care of the State Land Clerk." -- Margaret R. Waters, Author --------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Stephen D. Carlile Date: 06/15/05 15:22:15 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Subject: Re: [IALUCAS] ANOTHER NEW BOOK FOR 'LOOKUPS'... Nancee: Thank you for being so generous with your time. If you would be so kind, I have an ancestor, Isaac Cooley, who was born about 1805 in Dearborn County, Indiana. His father was thought to be Thaddeus Cooley, and we believe his mother's name was Jane. I would certainly appreciate it if you could check your index for my Cooley family. Thank you very much. (I am going to follow this up with a request from your other source, I hope you don't mind)

Hi Stephen: I'm sorry, but your Parsley/Shingleton families are not listed in the book. I do appreciate your request. Best Regards, Nancee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Stephen D. Carlile Date: 06/15/05 15:26:56 To: Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert Subject: Re: [IALUCAS] NEW BOOK FOR 'LOOKUPS'.. Nancee: This is my follow up request. I hope you don't mind. I am trying to locate a Parsley family in Missouri. They were born in Kentucky, possibly Harrison County. William H. Parsley was born about 1830 in Kentucky and was thought to have moved to Missouri by 1850, and there is a marriage record to Penelope Shingleton (also born in Harrison County, KY) in Kansas in 1857, but both Kentucky families lived in Missouri about 1850. Thank you very much for your help. If you feel my asking for two lookups is too much, please do not hesitate to tell me.

Hi All: I have also acquired the book 'INDIANA LAND ENTRIES' - volume 1, Cincinnati District; 1801-1840 by Margaret R. Waters. This first book contains the records of the Cincinnati District. The area covered is mainly a district known as the "wedge" or "gore", located in the southeastern part of the state and bounded roughly by the Ohio-Indiana State Line, the Ohio River, and the Greenville Treaty Line. The territory comprises all of the present counties of Ohio, Dearborn, Union, and Wayne; most of Switzerland, Fayette, Franklin, and Randolph; and a tine section of Jay. Some entries in the region are given in the Indianapolis District. These records have been copied solely for genealogical purposes to enable a searcher to learn if an ancestor DID locate in Indiana; if so, WHERE and WHEN. . . .In copying the records I have done so exactly as they appear in the originals -- by location. By this, searchers may be able to identify other members of the family from nearby entries made by people of the same surname; also there is the possibility of a clue to neighboring families into which daughters might have married. -- Margaret R. Waters. -------------------------------------------------------------------- *My note: This is very nicely indexed, which makes it much easier to do lookups. Again -- no fishing expeditions.. (smile). Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert iggy29@rnetinc.net

Hi All: I just acquired a copy of 'Kentuckians in Missouri' - Including Many Who Migrated by Way of Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois; By Stuart Seely Sprague. I will be happy to do 'lookups' for anyone who might need them. No fishing expeditions though. (smile...) FORWORD (In Book): Kentuckians in Missouri is intended to aid those genealogists looking for Missourians of Kentucky descent. It may also be helpful to genealogists seeking ancestors of Kentuckians who never left the Commonwealth - siblings, for example - or whom tradition says left for Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois. The biographical sketches contained in Missouri county histories, biographical compilations, and similar works usually include the date and the county and state of birth of the biographee. Similar information about his parents frequently appears as well. From the multitude of biographical and genealogical sketches found in such works I have compiled this record of over 4,000 persons who were born in Kentucky but who later migrated to Missouri, some by way of Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois. Arranged in tabular form under county of origin, the entries include some or all of the following information: the name of the Kentucky migrant, his birthdate, the names of his parents and their dates and places of birth (if known), the name of the Missouri county in which the migrant first settled -- if different from his "current" county of residence - and the earliest known date of his residence in Missouri. Source citations with specific page references are also included. -- Stuart Seely Sprague ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 18, 1909 JAMES STEWARD TOWNSEND was born in West Virginia, August 12, 1845, and died at his home in Russell, Iowa, March 11, 1909, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 29 days. On January 27, 1878, he was united in marriage to MARTHA FLORENCE MCCARTY, who departed this life November 27, 1883. To this union was born one daughter, GERTIE, who died in infancy. He was married on October 8, 1--- to REBECCA JANE KING, who survives to mourn the loss of a loving companion. When he was but seven years of age his father died and some time afterward his mother married MR. RUDDELL, father of WM. RUDDELL, of Corydon. To this union was born one daughter, REBECCA. She together with NEWTON and TAYLOR TOWNSEND survive him, his mother having died when he was 17 years old. By his industry and economy he was able to acquire an education and was graduated from the American College of Medicine, of St. Louis in 1875. He then located in Bethlehem and his labors were rewarded with a large practice while he won many warm friends. In 1893 he was graduated from Barnes' Medical College, of St. Louis, Mo. At this time he moved to Seymour, and continued the practice of medicine until twelve years ago when failing health compelled him to retire. DR. TOWNSEND was always of industrious and studious habits and one who enjoyed his quiet home life. His illness was of several years' duration, although he was not confined to his bed but a short time before his death. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Dr. Gafferelly, of Des Moines at the Christian Church. Interment was made at the New York Cemetery. A large host of friends extend their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved wife. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 14, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 11, 1909 ORAL, the little six-year-old son of MR. and MRS. CHARLES JAGGAR, died at their home in the northwest part of the city, Tuesday morning at 1:30 o clock, after an illness of only a few days with paralysis of the bowels. He was a bright lovable child, the idol of fond parents, and his death is deeply mourned. Short services were held at the home at 4 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, and the remains taken to Mt. Ayr, Wednesday, for interment. Two little sisters and his parents are left to mourn their loss. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 14, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, March 4, 1909 At eight-thirty o'clock, Feb. 24, 1909, MISS IDA DUNTLEY and CHESTER EUBANK were united in holy wedlock at the U.B. Parsonage, Otter Creek Township, Lucas County, Iowa, Rev. A.J. Fight officiating. The bride and groom are both well known and highly respected young people of this community and we extend hearty congratulations. They will be at home to their many friends on a farm two and one-half miles northeast of Norwood. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert June 14, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net