The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62397) Re: Garfield Township <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62397> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/3/2004 at 14:36:38 Reply To: (#55099) Garfield Township Author: Karen Feisel Date: 7/27/2004 at 17:21:02 Surnames: DELONG I found this on ancestry.com and thought I would post it: DeLong, Annie b: ABT. 1835 in IN. d: AFT. 1870 DeLong, Cecelia b: 27 JUL 1832 in OH. d: 3 JUL 1834 in OH. DeLong, Cecelia Elizabeth b: 12 JUN 1836 in OH. d: 4 APR 1917 in KS. DeLong, Daniel b: 20 DEC 1821 in OH. d: 1888 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Demetrius Augustus b: 27 JUL 1824 in OH. d: 8 OCT 1850 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Dick D. b: ABT. 1868 in Mahaska co., IA. d: BEF. 1904 DeLong, Edward b: 18 SEP 1790 in Mifflin co., PA. d: 22 MAY 1848 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Edward Fenwick b: 4 MAR 1831 in Fairfield co., OH. d: 27 JAN 1904 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Frank D. b: AUG 1862 DeLong, George b: 26 JUN 1826 in OH. d: 1 AUG 1914 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Jane Frances b: 3 FEB 1820 in OH. d: 4 SEP 1841 DeLong, Leo Sylvester b: 20 AUG 1833 in Perry co., OH. d: 14 MAY 1913 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Mary M. b: 1866 in White Oak twp., Mahaska co., IA. d: AFT. 1908 DeLong, Mary Theresa b: 13 MAY 1823 in OH. d: 17 JAN 1877 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Nettie E. b: ABT. 1878 DeLong, Oaks b: MAY 1883 in Mahaska co., IA. DeLong, Rachel b: 28 OCT 1829 in OH. d: 30 JUL 1830 in OH. DeLong, Sarah Helena b: 14 MAY 1840 in OH. d: 13 AUG 1841 in OH. DeLong, Thomas Edmund b: 14 OCT 1837 in OH. d: 8 JAN 1929 in NE. DeLong, Tilman Joseph b: 4 NOV 1818 in Perry co., OH. d: 13 MAY 1894 in Perry co., OH. There was additional info (No source info from what I could tell), i'd be willing to check on some of the names for you. Sincerely, Chi (Rouse) Benedict

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62395) Re: Robinsons in Oskaloosa IA <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62395> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/3/2004 at 14:31:21 Reply To: (#55134) Robinsons in Oskaloosa IA Author: Gail Robinson Date: 7/28/2004 at 23:09:03 Surnames: ROBINSON,AND WOODWARD Hi, I found this on ancestry.com and I thought you might be interested, I don't know if this is anything you had already: Name: Andrew J. Woodward Sex: M Birth: 3 DEC 1814 in TN. Death: 7 FEB 1896 in Creighten, NE. Event: Obituary Keomah Gen. Soc., Mahaska co., IA. ------------------------------ As far as the Robinson's you mentioned, this is what I found on ancestry.com as well, I am not sure which ones of these may or may not be yours: Name: William Robinson Sex: M Marriage 1 Ruth Dolson Children: Elmer Robinson b: ABT. 1872 ---------------------- Name: William Robinson Sex: M Birth: ABT. 1745 Death: 16 MAY 1792 Father: Nicholas Mother: Hannah b: 10 OCT 1740 Marriage 1 Mary Hunt b: ABT. 1749 Married: 23 DEC 1761 in Rowan CO., NC. Children: Ann Robinson b: 5 DEC 1762 in Guilford, NC. Nicholas Robinson b: 12 AUG 1765 Abner Robinson b: 22 JUN 1768 Elizabeth Robinson b: 10 APR 1771 Thomas Robinson b: 25 APR 1774 Ruth Robinson b: 22 JUN 1777 Mary Robinson b: 26 JAN 1781 William Robinson b: 10 JAN 1786 -------------------------- Name: William Robinson Sex: M Birth: 10 JAN 1786 Father: William Robinson b: ABT. 1745 Mother: Mary Hunt b: ABT. 1749 ----------------------------- (Could this be your Robert?) Name: R. S. Robinson Sex: M Birth: 1807 Death: 1884 in Mahaska co., IA. Burial: Forest Cemetery, Mahaska co., IA. Marriage 1 Jane T. Unknown b: 1823 in IN. I didn't see Joshua, but i'll check a bit later some more. Sincerely, Chi (Rouse) Benedict BTW: I am a decendant of Robinson's from Pennsylvania-Ohio-Iowa (Particularly Des Moines County), some were Quakers, some were Presbyterian. I do have some in my tree that ended up in VA and NC but didn't see a Joshua.

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62373) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62373> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/3/2004 at 04:06:11 Reply To: (#62281) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Chi Benedict Date: 12/1/2004 at 00:13:07 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE Correction: New information found on Alice A. (Cooper) Conklin. She was born about 1855 in Mahaska County, Iowa (That was census info, don't have the birth record) to Jeremiah N. (or J.N.) Cooper and Zilpha Talbot (or Tlabott). Philemon Bliss Conklin and Alice A. Cooper married December 25, 1883 in Mahaska County, Iowa. I do not have the source info to back it up the marriage, but the man who posted the marriage date on ancestry.com noted that he got it from a 2000 Mahaska Heritage book. Thanks again, Sincerely, Chi (Rouse) Benedict

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62349) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62349> AUTHOR: Mary DATE: 12/2/2004 at 15:54:37 Reply To: (#62347) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Chi Benedict Date: 12/2/2004 at 15:18:36 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE A contribution of about $25.00 should be able to find something. Include this monies with your request. The funds are used by the society to add more reference materials. Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1794.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Old White Cemetery Lincoln TWP Mahaska County Iowa 1936 WPA RECORDS 1. D.J. SWEARINGEN b: Aug 18, 1817 died Jan 29, 1886 2. Franklin P. SWEARINGEN died Jul 31, 1854 age 10 months 3. Keziah 1817-Jul 16, 1879 4. Wm W 1844-Jan 29, 1860 *If I find more, I will contact you. Mary

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62347) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62347> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/2/2004 at 15:18:36 Reply To: (#62332) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Mary Date: 12/2/2004 at 09:50:16 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE Thank you very much for the contact info. Do you know if either of them (Ottumwa Library or the Wapello County Genealogical Society) charge fees for look-ups and about what the cost would be (Since I am not a member of the society)? I appreciate your help with this, like I told Mavis in this thread, let me know if you ever need anything and I'd be happy to help with what I can. Sincerely, Chi Benedict

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62346) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62346> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/2/2004 at 15:10:54 Reply To: (#62319) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Mavis Date: 12/1/2004 at 21:20:29 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE Mavis, Thank you very much for your help and quick responce to my query. Also thank you for posting tp the Wapello County site too. If you find out anything else you can e-mail me directly at AislynHaze@comcast.net If there is ever a time when you need help with something feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help. Sincerely, Chi Benedict

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Swearingen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1794.1.1 Message Board Post: I am also researching Keziah Montgomery and wanted to know if you have found out anything about her since your last post. I would like to find out when she died and if she is buried in Oskaloosa? I have a few questions on the Daniel J Swearingen children: With the 1860 census with have the following children shown. John H. and Elizabeth are not listed in this census. D J Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 47 1812 Kentucky Male Keziah Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 42 1817 Ohio Female Lemuel A Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 14 1845 Iowa Male July 8, 1845, Ellis A Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 14 1845 Iowa Male July 8, 1845, Winfield S Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 12 1847 Iowa Male Sarah J Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 10 1849 Iowa Female Theo L Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 9 1850 Iowa Male Eldora Swearingen Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA 4 1855 Iowa Female Oskaloosa 1850 census. John H Swearingen 12 1837 Iowa Male Not Stated, Mahaska, IA Elizabeth Swearingen 8 1841 Iowa Female Not Stated, Mahaska, IA 1) I have been able to track down where most of the children ended up except for John H. and Eldora. Do you have any info on them? John H. was no longer listed with the family unit in Oskaloosa after the 1850 census. 2) I presume the Elizabeth shown in the 1850 census, is also the child that is sometimes shown as Mary E. on some records, whom married Abraham Dillon? 3) By 1880 Eldora no longer appears in Oskaloosa. Did she marry or die? 4) I have not been able to locate where Ellis lived in the 1870 census since he was not noted. By 1880 he pops back up and was married to a Nettie and living in Deadwood. Do you have any information when he left the Iowa nest and Nettie's maiden name. Do you know when and where he died. Thanks

Greetings, I have followed this post for some time now. Some of you may know my story. For several years I have been searching for information regarding the family of Abijah Johnson, Rebecca O'Neall Johnosn>Hawkins>Ransom. This family was from Henry County, Oskaloosa, Iowa also Quakers of Corwin Ohio. The reason for my search was to find a direct descendant to return some very old family letters that were obtained from a yard sale. A long story short..... I searched for over ten years, and with the help of Rootsweb, and Historical Societies, I was finally able to find a home for the lost letters. I found the G-G-G- Grandson of Rebecca O'Neall Johnson to whom the letters were written. What an incredible journey this has been. I am very excited and a little sad at the same time, but happy that I completed my mission of returning these wonderful family heirlooms. I would like to thank everyone not only in this list, but others a well. I have learned so much about genealogy and that there are some wonderful and kind people out there who took the time to respond to inquiries. I have enjoyed the stories and articles of posting so much. I wish you all a Happy Holiday Season, and may your journey of finding you family tree be a happy and successful one. Marcia

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62332) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62332> AUTHOR: Mary DATE: 12/2/2004 at 09:50:16 Reply To: (#62281) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Chi Benedict Date: 12/1/2004 at 00:13:07 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE Hopefully you will find info at the following places for your search fo Alice COOPER CONKLIN burial. Ottumwa Library / has Newspaper on Microfilm 129 N. Court Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 *641-682-7563 Wapello County Genealogical Society p.o. box 163 Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 *Send SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) and if info is found they will send via snail mail. Tell them that I sent you to them. I am a member of the Society.I live in California but, was back in Ottumwa in October.Good luck! Mary

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62319) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62319> AUTHOR: Mavis DATE: 12/1/2004 at 21:20:29 Reply To: (#62281) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Chi Benedict Date: 12/1/2004 at 00:13:07 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE I had a hunch and have posted to the Wapello County site.The Ottumwa Courier was the largest newspaper around at the time. I looked through index and this is what I have: Ottumwa Weekly Courier 1895 Mrs. P.B. Conklin July 18 page 18 row 12 Death Mrs. Phill died July 11, 1895 page 14 col 2 *This should give some info if I can just get somebody to look it up for you.

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62281) Re: "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62281> AUTHOR: Chi Benedict DATE: 12/1/2004 at 00:13:07 Reply To: (#35511) "FREE Surname LOOK-UPS" Author: Mary Lanigan Date: 9/11/2003 at 08:27:21 Surnames: CONKLIN,ROUSE Hi, I noticed you were willing to do free look-up's for Mahaska County Ancestors. I am looking for a particular family and any information that can be discovered. Alice B. (Cooper) Conklin: Death date is about 1895 from what I can tell. The only details I can find are from a newspaper clipping on her son Chester Conklin's (Of Keystone Kop fame) childhood and career. I have been unable to find proof other than the clippings on her movie star son. She was found dead in a garden next to the Conklin home, she had been burned to death after her clothing had been soaked in oil. Her husband Philemon Bliss Conklin (B: June 1858 in Illinois) was accused of the murder. According to the newspaper clipping: Chester was the oldest of three children of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Conklin of Oskaloosa. Chester had a sister, Cheline, and a brother, Roscoe. One morning in 1895, when Chester was about 8 years old, his mother was found dead in a garden next to the Conklin home. She had been burned to death after her clothing had been soaked in oil. After testimony that she had been despondent, the coroner ruled her death a suicide. Later Chester's father was arrested and charged with the slaying. The first trial was at Oskaloosa. The jury disagreed and no verdict was reached. The second trial, after a change of venue, was at Washington, IA. This time Chester's father was acquitted. I am looking for death, burial/cemetery records for Alice. I am also looking for proof of this court case and the details behind it, Newspaper Clippings from local papers at the time stating an obituary or something. Her death has been a mystery for so long and I have exaughsted all my own resources at this time (Can't get to Iowa to check records myself). Any help you can give me would be much appreciated as this has been a serious brick wall for the decendants of the family. Thank you for your time and thank you for your offer of help. Let me know if you need anything else as far as information, but I have pretty much given everything I could already. Sincerely, Chi Benedict

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62279) Re: history <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62279> AUTHOR: janice mason DATE: 11/30/2004 at 20:27:43 Reply To: (#62276) Re: history Author: Mavis Date: 11/30/2004 at 20:18:09 Surnames: WILLIAM BILLEY YEOMAN yes i know of yeomans in fremont cemetary but im looking for any imfo or pictures of william billey yeoman. was born to richard yeoman

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62276) Re: history <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62276> AUTHOR: Mavis DATE: 11/30/2004 at 20:18:09 Reply To: (#62271) history Author: janice mason Date: 11/30/2004 at 19:48:47 Surnames: WILLIAM BILLEY YEOMAN As far as I know, all the YEOMANS are buried at Cedar Cemetery / Cedar TWP Mahaska County Iowa. Richard June 17-1815 died Nov 21, 1886 Wm C. died April 21, 1898 Let me know if you want the rest of the burials. Mary

The following message has been posted on the Mahaska Queries Board. To read the new posting or to reply to a Query, click on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#62271) history <http://iagenweb.org/boards/mahaska/queries/index.cgi?rev=62271> AUTHOR: janice mason DATE: 11/30/2004 at 19:48:47 Surnames: WILLIAM BILLEY YEOMAN iam looking for any imfomation on william billy yeoman born1886 died1947 father was richard yeoman also looking for any pictures

On this site you can find old Iowa towns that have disappeard. www.iowaghosttowns.com Mel

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morrison Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1829.2.2.1.1.2.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Interesting. If Rosetta was called Rosebud earlier, perhaps. But I have no knowledge of that. I'll do some "Googling" and see what I can find. My aun't birth cert has grandpa George being born in Deep River, family lore has always given his birthplace as Rosebud. Perhaps I should check the history of Rose Hill as well. I don't see an immediate relationship between the folks buried in those cemeteries and my group. Perhaps Joseph was a brother or perhaps a nephew to James? If so, he would be 4 years younger than James' son George. What a mystery!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1829.2.2.1.1.2.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Sandy, Here are some things i found in Keokuk Co. There was a mineing camp called Rosetta (could this be your RoseBud?) it is about 7 to 9 mi. south of Deep River. Highland Cemetary, block 3, lot 51, Joseph Morrison-B-1874-D-1937, Sophia Morrison-B-1878-D-1948. Sixteen Cemetary, section 5 row 13, Bert Morrison-B-1877-D-1958, Emma Morrison-B-1878-D-1923. Could these be some of your Morrison's? Rosetta Mine is on My Daughter's cohabitant's farm about 9 miles south of Deep River, will try to find out more tomorrow at Thanksgiving dinner. Eddie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1829.2.2.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Well Sandy, I did what you said with your add. and i tried to forward you something and it still came back. Would you please just type it out in a mess. and send it to me so i can forward anything i find to you? Eddie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morrison Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1829.2.2.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Dear Eddie, Wow! I live about 7 miles from the edge of the county! Ha Ha! I just finished a reply to Warren Morrison about Iowa Morrison's. I think to the Poweshiek Board. James would have been our great-grandfather, George was our grandfather. If you could find the reply I posted to Warren it would give all. Perhaps I'll email you the document I sent to the Poweshiek and Marion County Gen Soc. It would be fabulous if I could find James... and Rosebud. They are definitely brick walls! Thanks so much. Sandy