I have an obituary of Joseph Acheson dated 5 January 1921 from the Winterset Madisonian. It states that the remains of Mr. Acheson were brought to Winterset from Des Moines, the funeral was held in Ramsey's funeral parlors conducted by Rev. W.J. Stewart. The burial is said to have been made in Rock City Cemetery. Does anyone know where this cemetery is? Shirley Acheson

Hello, There is cemetery records online. Its email address is : http://www.interment.net/data/us/ia/madison_county.htm You may find some answers there or a lead to the individuals who are compiling and transcribing the data for that county. Best regards, J Mag

Posting again in hopes someone new is on the list. BISHOP, Andrew J. IN>IL>IA Seeking information and descendents of Andrew Jefferson Bishop b., ca 1840, IN, m. Sarah J. LOYD, Dec. 1, 1855. He died abt 1905. Resided with wife and children in Winterset, Madison, IA and Lewis Twp, Pottawattamie, IA. May have briefly resided in Muscatine and/or Mahaska Cos. IA also. Children: Rosetta I. b. April 6, 1858 IA, m. James Dixon METCALF, Aug. 25, 1878, she died Feb 26, 1926, Akron, Summit, OH. James, b. Nov 1860 or 1864 IL; Dora b. ca 1861 IA; Lillie b. abt. Aug 1869; Fanny O. b. ca 1873; William S. b. ca 1875; Hattie H. b. May 13 1877, m. Albert Shill she died Nov 27, 1909 Pottawattamie Co. . On the 1900 census in Pottawattamie Co. James Bishop was living with his parents and had 3 children. Everett b Feb 1888, Elsa b. Jan or Jun 1890 and Samuel b. Sept 1891. I believe the parents of Andrew Bishop are Jonathan Bishop and Mary Bishop from Smyth Co. VA and would like to determine the parents of Sarah Loyd. I would very much like to correspond with descendents of the above. dixielee@kc.rr.com Dixie Baird/Beard (IN), Bishop (IA), Charlton (PA), Jacobs (PA>KY) Mitchell (KY)

A land document I received shows the sale of land by Wm. H. BERRY and Mary BERRY on 21 April 1874. It was sold to James T. LAIZURE and his wife Lovina. This is the wording on the beginning of the deed.: "... Know Ye that we, William H. Berry and Mary Berry Husband and wife the Grantors for divers good causes and considerations thereunto moving, especially for one hundred and ten dollars ($110), received to our full satisfaction" It was a quit claim including 265 acres of land broken up into several sections. $100 doesn't seem like much money for so much land in that day and time. Is Anyone familiar with the BERRY Family? Were they good friends of related to the LAIZURES or the GRAMS? James' wife was Lovina Gram of Tuscarawas Co., OH. Thanks, Sharon Hofer

Today I received the land records of James T. Laizure, my gg grandfather. He lived in Madison Co from before 1860 until about 1874. One of the deeds sells land in Jackson Township to BENJAMIN LYONS of Warren County, IA. Dated Jan. 8, 1869. I thought the name of the buyer sounded familiar, then I realized that it was the name of James' son born on 12 Sept. 1869: Benjamin Lyons Laizure. Does anyone know who Mr. Lyons was? Did he come to live in Madison County? He bought the NW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section three Township 76 Range 29 West of the 5th principal meridian for $500. Thanks, Sharon Laizure Hofer

Hi Madison County Researchers, The Powell Cemetery is now post and ready to search. There is an error in the posted information for Ruel Powell and I have sent the correction to be done as soon as possible. That website is: http://www.interment.net/ I will send the Jefferson-Goar Cemetery to be posted in a few days and will let you know when that is done. Be sure to check back and "research" the cemeteries that are of importance to you, as I am always finding new info to post and / or correcting info already posted. I am constantly finding new records to search, etc. am adding any helpful info that I find on any individual. If you have any questions, comments or corrections, you can reach me at : jlwight@northlink.com Thank you, Judy P.S. Something interesting that was sent to me: "It's hard to understand how a cemetery can raise its burial cost and blame it on the cost of living!" Barbara Cook

You can also look for a death certificate. They can be wrong because the family member providing information at the time of death may not know all the facts, but I have found death certificates that contained correct parents names and the place of birth for the parents also. Most people that died in IA after 1880 have death certificates on file. I do have one that died in Peru, Madison County, IA in 1927 that the state can not find any record of through. Glenn York badkins wrote: > Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what I need to do to find out about birth information? > Thanks

I am searching for exact birth information and names of parents. Mostly the names of the parents. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cay Merryman" <caym@Infowest.com> To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [IAMADISO] help with birth record information > Wish I could help but there is just nothing to search if it is a > birth you want. However there might be other things to check like > the 1870 census, if they are still in Madison County, or wherever > they might be. I don't think there are many church records > available that early in Madison County either. If we knew exactly > what info you were trying to find we might be able to help more. > Is it parents names you need? > > Cay Merryman > caym@infowest.com > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iamadiso/ > > Judy Wight Branson wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > The recording of births didn't start until mid-1880's, about August, so > > unless it is recorded in your immediate family history, like a bible, etc., > > the chances are not too good of finding an official recorded record of any > > birth until after 1880. Also, I think that goes for the whole state of > > Iowa. > > > > Cay, can you jump in here and help a bit with any more suggestions for > > finding early birth records in Iowa? > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Judy > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: badkins <rdc4714@ccp.com> > > To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 8:14 AM > > Subject: [IAMADISO] help with birth record information > > > > > Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for > > someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what > > I need to do to find out about birth information? > > > Thanks > > > > >

Wish I could help but there is just nothing to search if it is a birth you want. However there might be other things to check like the 1870 census, if they are still in Madison County, or wherever they might be. I don't think there are many church records available that early in Madison County either. If we knew exactly what info you were trying to find we might be able to help more. Is it parents names you need? Cay Merryman caym@infowest.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~iamadiso/ Judy Wight Branson wrote: > > Hi, > > The recording of births didn't start until mid-1880's, about August, so > unless it is recorded in your immediate family history, like a bible, etc., > the chances are not too good of finding an official recorded record of any > birth until after 1880. Also, I think that goes for the whole state of > Iowa. > > Cay, can you jump in here and help a bit with any more suggestions for > finding early birth records in Iowa? > > Sincerely, > > Judy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: badkins <rdc4714@ccp.com> > To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 8:14 AM > Subject: [IAMADISO] help with birth record information > > > Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for > someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what > I need to do to find out about birth information? > > Thanks > >

Hi, The recording of births didn't start until mid-1880's, about August, so unless it is recorded in your immediate family history, like a bible, etc., the chances are not too good of finding an official recorded record of any birth until after 1880. Also, I think that goes for the whole state of Iowa. Cay, can you jump in here and help a bit with any more suggestions for finding early birth records in Iowa? Sincerely, Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: badkins <rdc4714@ccp.com> To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 8:14 AM Subject: [IAMADISO] help with birth record information > Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what I need to do to find out about birth information? > Thanks >

Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what I need to do to find out about birth information? Thanks

Another way to find b.d., etc., is through probate records. My Madison County ancestor's 1865 probate files include a list of heirs, including their b.d. and their present residence. Other than that, tax rolls or the census could help at least put you in the ballpark, and the census from 1850 on will give you their birthplace. Sometimes cemetery inscriptions have the b.d., too. Jeannie Smith, looking for Madison Co. descendants of James Ralston: http://members.aol.com/WordGenius/ralston.html

Thank you Judy, I know that is a huge Cemetery. You are such a good soul. Cynthia Burd Griebel EASTMAN, ABEL, HOUSE, ACKERMAN, BURD, THURMAN

I have heard of the Bishop Brothers, circus performers, of Madison County, some way slightly related. (Cain and Abel) Dorothy ----- Original Message ----- From: Dixie Weideman <DixieLee@kc.rr.com> To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [IAMADISO] Winterset Cemetery > Thanks to all for the info about the caretaker, and directions to the > Winterset Cemetery. > > Dixie Weideman > Actively Researching: Baird/Beard (IN); Bishop (IA); Charlton (PA); Jacobs > (KY) > Gilham (KY); Mitchell (KY) >

Thanks to all for the info about the caretaker, and directions to the Winterset Cemetery. Dixie Weideman Actively Researching: Baird/Beard (IN); Bishop (IA); Charlton (PA); Jacobs (KY) Gilham (KY); Mitchell (KY)

Howard, you may check Adair County as well, unless you know for sure that they died in Madison County. The 1904 "vanity" history of Adair County says that William located near Winterset in 1857. Have marriage infor so know he married Dill prior to going to Winterset, then, william says, he stayed in Winterset area for 8 years and then went to Teuton Clay Co. south Dakota for 4 years and returned to Madison County. 1870 Iowa Census shows him 33 years old, b. Ohio married to Sarah, 32 children listed, but no older folks. Book says he took possession of his present farm in 1881. No property sales are listed to him at any time, but possession could mean he rented. Cant find his parents anyplace. Think local lib. just got a new copy of 1870 Ia census. Will check that for you if you desire. cdp Hltrrmtz@aol.com wrote: > I wait patiently for each new installment hoping that you will have the John > and Rebecca Smith final resting place listed, but alas it has not happened. > Maybe it will be in the BIG ONE. And it would surprise me if they are not > listed in a cemetery but in an unknown grave. > > Howard Turner

If you can't find the caretaker on the cemetary grounds, just ask older person in town. I think he also works part-time at some shop in town but don't remember which one. It's been almost two years since I was there. Deborah in OK ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I wait patiently for each new installment hoping that you will have the John and Rebecca Smith final resting place listed, but alas it has not happened. Maybe it will be in the BIG ONE. And it would surprise me if they are not listed in a cemetery but in an unknown grave. Howard Turner

I left Winterset nearly 30 years ago and now live in Colorado so I don't know who to contact. Maybe someone else on the list will know who to contact. My best suggestion for a starting point would be the Collins Funeral Home in Winterset. If they can't provide locations they should be able to direct you to someone that can. To find the cemetery just go into the city (there is now a bypass for through traffic) at the SE corner of the court house square turn East on Court Street. Go about four blocks to fourth (I don't remember if it is Ave or ST) and turn south. Follow it to the main gate of the cemetery. Collins Funeral Home is on the North side of Court abot five blocks east of the Square. Glenn York Dixie Weideman wrote: > Glenn, > > Who can I contact there or address to write to for grave location > information prior to my > trip through Winterset on April 21st? > > Thanks > > Dixie Weideman > Actively Researching: Baird/Beard (IN); Bishop (IA); Charlton (PA); Jacobs > (KY) > Gilham (KY); Mitchell (KY)

. . . and the big park in Winterset is call "City Park"! Both the park and the cemetery are beautiful and well maintained. The cemetery is very large and many of my relatives are buried there. The caretaker there has a detailed map of where folks are buried. This maps is very old and worn but seem to be pretty accurate. The caretaker is also very friendly and helpful, so I would advise seeking him out if you are in the cemetery and can't find who you are looking for. Best regards, Doug in Saint Paul McKEE, CAMERON, PATTON, THOMAS, MENDENHALL, HIRCOCK, ALCORN, WRIGHT, MOBLEY, BATEMAN, ADDINGTON, COFFEY Judy Wight Branson wrote: > > Cindy, > > The "big Winteret Cemetery" is called the "Winterset Cemetery. It is huge > and will be the last one that I transcribe. > > Judy > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Cindyburd@aol.com> > To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 2:06 PM > Subject: Re: [IAMADISO] Young Cemetery > > > Does anyone know the name of the big Winterset Cemetery? If it isn't St. > > Charles than what is it? HELP. I know that Simeon and Mary Burd are > buried > > in the Winterset Cemetery as I visited them two summers ago. > > > > Cynthia Burd Griebel > > EASTMAN, ABEL, HOUSE, ACKERMAN, BURD, THURMAN > >