This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dykstra, Ruble, McIntosh, White, Bennett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1776.1 Message Board Post: I have a few McBride limbs on my tree. Thomas Crawford McBride (b. 1777 in VA; d. 29 Apr 1857 in OR). He married three times. Two of his descendants were doctors and preacher. Most were in Oregon. Thomas was a pioneer preacher in the restoration movement in Missouri and then immigrated to Oregon where he planted several churches. Any information that you might have would be nice to help put twigs on this limb. I'm willing to share anything I have if it will fit your tree!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Newhouse, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1777 Message Board Post: I'm working on the family of an ancesory, my GGrandfather James H Newhouse (died December, 1888) and wife GGrandma Emretta Tibbetts (died January, 1891). Had 8 children: Alice, Mary, Lura, Estella, E. Mathew, James Henderson, Frank, and Johanna Emretta. Johanna Emretta (Annie) my Grandmother, married to Ulysses Elsworth Davis in Aurora NB in 1890. Newhouse family members lived in or around Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, IA from around 1869 to 1932 and maybe later. I need almost all of the family sheet information for all family members.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McBride, Canfield, McFall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1776 Message Board Post: Is anyone researching my family?? McBride, McFall and Canfield

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/1775 Message Board Post: I am looking for someone who can do a lookup for James P. Fitzgerald born 12-24-1865 and died 1-15-1894, and is buried in St.Mary's Cemetery, Harrison Township, Eddysville. I would like to confirm he is actually buried there. Thank you in advance. Tim

Does anyone have info on my great grandparents George Rhine and Isabelle Bowen? George Rhine was born 2May1859 near old Granville, Mahaska Co., IA and died 14Oct1928 in New Sharon, IA. He's buried in the Highland Cemetery in New Sharon and has no tombstone. His parents were William Rhine and Cynthia Eblin. Isabelle Bowen was born 20Nov1859 in Morgan Co. IL and died 24Apr1894 in NE. She is buried in Haystown Cemetery Sherman co. NE. Her parents were Thomas Bowen and Eliza Holmes. I know george and Isabelle were married in 1879 but don't know the month or day. Does anyone reading this know? I would like to get a copy of their marriage record but am not sure just where they were married. Their first child was born 1880 in Adams Co. IA. So if anyone can help me, I's sincerely appreciate it. I'm always willing to pay for copies and will share whatever info I have. Also does anyone have info on George Rhine's brother Harlan Rhine born 18Dec1861. His wife's name was Viola. Ethel Flannery grandmaelf@juno.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schock, Gillespie, Fields, Dilley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1774 Message Board Post: Looking for informaiton on Louisa Maria Gillespie! I can't find any informaiton on her in Thayer, KS, so wondering if she ended up back in Mahaska such as with Anthony. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! 1. Anthony A. Schock was born on 28 Jul 1850 in Lacey, Mahaska, Iowa. He died on 28 Sep 1928 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa. He was buried in Woods Cemetery, East of Lacey, Iowa. Anthony married (1) Louisa Mariah Gillespie . Louisa was born on 14 Nov 1856 in , Butler, Pennsylvania. She died on 9 Aug 1926 in Thayer, , Kansas. She was buried in Thayer, , Kansas. They had the following children: 2 M i. Earl Lewis Schock was born on 31 Aug 1892 in Seymour, Missouri. He died on 1 Aug 1919 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa. He was buried in Woods Cemetery, East of Lacey, Mahaska, Iowa. Earl married Elsie Mae Dilley daughter of Albert Dilley and Amelia Harris on 3 Jan 1913 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa. Elsie was born on 16 Mar 1894 in Lacey, Mahaska, Iowa. She died on 19 May 1969 in Iowa City, Johnson, Iowa. She was buried in Woods Cemetery, East of Lacey, Mahaska, Iowa. Anthony married (2) Melinda J. Fields daughter of Wilson Fields and Sarah Allbright on 27 Aug 1882 in , Mahaska, Iowa. Melinda was born on 10 Oct 1861 in , Mahaska, Iowa. She died in Washington, Oklahoma.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MORRIS, BARNES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/650.656.1 Message Board Post: Long shot!!!! I typed in Duannah on rootsweb and out of the 25 that came up yours caught my eye..so here goes! Duannah ? married William Morris, where and when I an not sure. She was born about 1810 in PA from 1850 census info. William was born in VA as well as their oldest children: Asa and William Jr. The family ended up in Owen Co., IN. Wm died in 1846 or so and Duannah in 1855ish. Early on there was a Richard Morris that homesteaded land in Owen Co. IN with Hugh Barnes. The family was in Morgan Co. IN before Owen (I think) and some moved to Clay and maybe even Putnam. Then Wm and Dunnah's children seem to run back and forth to have a children in IL then back to IN. Wm. Jr. had a son named Jehu that died early. Alot of nothing, I know but I am in hopes that somehow all this "might" somehow help with Duannah's maiden name. Was she maybe a BARNES? Just a shot in the dark. Thank you! Debbie

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/1773 Message Board Post: Emil Jr. Kraber Eddyville. Emil Jr. Kraber, 63, of rural Eddyville, died Friday, January 16, 2004, at his home near Eddyville. He was born November 1, 1940 in Mahaska County, the son of Emil and Johannah Keegel Kraber, Sr. He attended County Line rural school. On June 16, 1962, he was united in marriage to Linda Pottorff at Bussey. Emil farmed in Mahaska County most of his life, and also had worked at Chamberlain Manufacturing in Albia, and at local sale barns. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and watching NASCAR racing. Emil is survived by his wife, Linda Kraber of rural Eddyville; 2 daughters: Pam (& Hollice) Clark of Bradley, Illinois and Janet (& Rodney) Keyes of Eddyville; 2 sons: David (& Betty) Kraber of Albia and Terry Kraber (& Pat Colburn) of Eddyville; 8 grandchildren: Crystal, Emilie, Kareena Keyes; Trisha, Heather, and Tonya Kraber; and Ben and Sam Clark. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Ellen Plants-Wright (& Harper Wright) of Springield, Missouri, Casey Ann (& Donald) Dowds of Moravia, Ed Kraber of Albia, Clarence Kraber of Ottumwa, Lawrence (& Nikki) Kraber of Oskaloosa, George Kraber of Bussey, Connie Kraber of Oskaloosa, Mary (& Dick) Brennan of Des Moines, JoAnn (& Glen) Gladson of Des Moines, and Agnes Fields of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Emil was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister: Bonnie Rebarcak. Funeral services for Emil Jr. Kraber will be held Monday, January 19, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with the Reverend Dwayne Poe officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. Memorials may be made to the family or to Hospice of Monroe County. Visitation will begin at the funeral chapel on Sunday after 10 a.m., and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.

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/1772 Message Board Post: Harry DeGroot Oskaloosa. Harry DeGroot, 96, a resident of the Marian Home in Fort Dodge, and formerly of Oskaloosa, died on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the care center. He was born October 28, 1907 in Highland, Indiana, the son of Richard and Jenny DeJong DeGroot. The family moved to the Oskaloosa area when he was 11 years old. On June 4, 1936, Harry was married to Wilma Pikaart at Oskaloosa. He farmed for many years in the Ottumwa and Oskaloosa areas, and retired from farming in 1969. He then worked at Mathew Lumber in Oskaloosa for several years. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa, and served as an elder, deacon, teacher, and sang in the church choir and with a male quartet for many years. He had been a board member of Good News Chapel in Oskaloosa, and a Sunday school teacher there for many years. Harry had been active in support to the Oskaloosa Christian School, and had served as a board member. Harry loved music and enjoyed people, especially his gra! ndchildren and great grandchildren. Harry is survived by his wife, Wilma of Badger, Iowa; his daughter and her husband: Nancy and Myron Huyser of Badger; 2 sons and their wives: Bill and Linda DeGroot of Leighton, and Rev. John and Linda DeGroot of Yukon, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren: Vicki (& Lindy) Eatwell, and Nathaniel and Quinlan of Belmond, Iowa; Greg (& Melissa) Huyser, and Laura and Michael of Indianola; Daniel (& Monica) Huyser and Jeremy of Ames; Brad (& Heidi) Huyser and Owen of Ankeny; David DeGroot and Gina Carson of Van Meter, Iowa; Steve DeGroot of Pella; Debra (& Dan) Terpstra and Wyatt and Ivy of New Sharon; Kathleen (& Jose) Warton and Natalia of Malden, Massachusetts; Carol (& Todd) Holsman and Alex and Bryce of Raymore, Missouri; Jason (& Melissa) DeGroot of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Malinda (& Jeremiah) Sowards of Jacksonville, North Carolina; and John Parker of Oskaloosa. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Christine Vandehaar and Gertrude Schoolland; and 6 brothers: Jacob, George, Anthony, two who died in infancy, and one who was stillborn. Funeral services for Harry DeGroot will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the First Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa with the Rev. Kenneth Dykstra officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. There will be a Family Prayer Service Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall in the basement of the church, led by Pastor Alvern Boetsma. Visitation will begin at the Bates Funeral Chapel on Monday after 10 a.m., and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Monday 6 – 8 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Oskaloosa Christian Grade School or to Good News Chapel of Oskaloosa.

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/1771 Message Board Post: Orin Havener Oskaloosa. Orin E. Havener, 92, a resident of the Center for Long Term Care in Altoona, and formerly of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, at the care center. He was born July 1, 1911 in Mahaska County, the son of Ed and Lottie McConnell Havener. He was married to Opal Bruere on May 3, 1931, and she died November 18, 1946. Early in his adult life, he farmed, and then later had many other jobs, including owning and operating stockyards at Bussey; and later owned and operated a coal mine near Marysville. On March 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carrol Smith at Washington, Iowa. Orin later was a mail contractor for a time; was a car salesman in Oskaloosa; and operated restaurants in Batavia and Des Moines. Not content in retirement, he farmed with his son, Lyle, for many years, even working into his mid 80’s. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, and moved back to Oskaloosa in 1988 from Johnston. Orin is survived by his wife Carrol; 4 sons: Charles (& Jane) Havener of DeWit, Iowa, Lyle (& Terry) Havener of Bondurant, Don (& Connie) Havener of DeWit, Iowa, and Jerry (& Sherry) Havener of Red Oak; 3 daughters: Billie Jean (& Ernie) Wilfong of Omaha, Jane (& Norman) Kisling of Stockport, and Peggy (& Burke) Taylor of Moab, Utah; a stepson: Paul (& Dee) Smith of Washington, Iowa; a stepdaughter, Marcia Dautremont of Iowa City; 29 grandchildren; great grandchildren; a brother: Paul (& Blanche) Havener of Oskaloosa; and a sister in law: Esther Havener of Knoxville; and nieces and nephews. Orin was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents; a brother: Hubert Havener; and 2 sisters: Hazel Chilcote and Dorothy Havener. Funeral services for Orin Havener will be held Monday, January 19, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel, Oskaloosa, with the Rev. Ron Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Weldon Cemetery, southwest of Oskaloosa. Visitation with the family will be Sunday 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa.

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/1770 Message Board Post: Elberta Van Hulzen Oskaloosa.. Elberta L. Van Hulzen, 95, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, January 18, 2004, at the Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born August 28, 1908 at West Sayville, New York, the daughter of the Rev. Elbert and Tina Talsma Schilstra. She graduated from the Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1927. Following high school, she worked at the telephone office for awhile. On April 6, 1928, she was united in marriage to Andrew (Dutch) Van Hulzen at Newton, and he died February 6, 2000. Following her marriage, she was a mother and homemaker. Elberta was a member of the First Christian Church of Oskaloosa, and active in ladies groups within the church, and had been librarian of the church library for many years; and she was a 50 year member of the Endeavor Circle of King’s Daughters. She enjoyed reading and playing bridge. Elberta is survived by three sons and their wives: Bill and Retha Van Hulzen of Zion, Illinois, Ken and Virjean Van Hulzen of Oskaloosa, and Don and Joan Van Hulzen of Iowa City; a daughter and her husband: Sandra and Glenn Vande Lune of Yukon, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; a sister: Kathryn Sims of Paso Robles, California; and a brother: Albert Schilstra of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers: Otto and Ted Schilstra; 2 sisters: Marguerite Lane and Agatha Whitaker; and an infant grandson: James Andrew Van Hulzen. Funeral services for Elberta VanHulzen will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa, with the Reverend Michael Crouch officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery at Oskaloosa. Visitation will begin at the Bates Funeral Chapel on Tuesday after 10 a.m., and the family will be present on Tuesday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church building fund or to Mahaska Hospice. To send condolences to the Elberta Van Hulzen family, send e-mails to: director@batesfuneralchapel.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sarver Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1769 Message Board Post: Merrill Sarver Oskaloosa. Merrill M. Sarver, 96, of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, at the Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa. On May 18, 1907, he was born in Mahaska County, the son of Ernest E. and Margaret McDowell Sarver. He graduated from the Rose Hill High School, with the class of 1925. On September 24, 1927, he was united in marriage to Lydia Ann Winegardner at Sigourney, and she died April 2, 1996. In 1926, he started working for Oskaloosa Traction and Light Company, which later became Iowa Power and Light. He worked for Iowa Power for 47 years before retiring. He was a former longtime member of the Oskaloosa Kiwanis Club, the Eagles, and a former mayor of Beacon. He was a former member of the Beacon school board and the Oskaloosa school board. Merrill attended the Calvary Bible Church and the Beacon United Methodist Church. He was a devoted family man, and loved his acreage and raising a garden. Merrill is survived by 7 daughters: Roberta (& Dave) Wolfe of Vancouver, Washington, Betty (& Ben) Shaw of Sundown, Texas, Joyce Galloway of Ottumwa; Marsha (& Bob) Leffel of Eagle Point, Oregon, Connie (& Dennis) Kirin of Temple City, California, Carol McNeese of Oskaloosa, and Nancy (& Greg) Lauser of Prescott, Wisconsin; 8 sons: Wallace Sarver of San Gabriel, California, Larry (& Patty) Sarver and Roger (& Barbara) Sarver, all of Oskaloosa, Dan (& Susan) Sarver of Indianola, Edwin (& Glenys) Sarver of Oskaloosa, Stephen (& Diana) Sarver of Albia, Timothy (& Lynna) Sarver of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Curt (& Kristen) Sarver of Oskaloosa; 35 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; a brother and his wife: J.W. “Bill” and Norma Sarver of Texarkana, Arkansas; and a sister in law: June Sarver of Oskaloosa. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sons: Lonnie, David, and Jeffrey Sarver; 2 grandchildren: Dwight Richards and Susan Sarver; a brother: Edward Sarver; and a sister: Naomi Vander Linden. Funeral services for Merrill Sarver will be held Friday, January 23, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with the Rev. David Smiley officiating, assisted by the Rev. Doug Smiley. Burial will be in the University Park Cemetery at University Park. Memorials may be made to Mahaska Hospice. Visitation will begin at the funeral chapel on Wednesday after 4:30 p.m., and the family will be at the funeral chapel on Thursday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. to greet friends and relatives.

In a message dated 1/20/2004 2:02:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, IAMAHASK-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: http://www.batesfuneralchapel.com/php/obituaries.php http://www.gvlfuneralchapel.com/obituaries.html thanks a lot Mary M that is a great tip!!! Susie

I check the obituaries in the Oskaloosa Herald every day. Other listers might be interested in doing this also. You might find relatives of descendents. Lots of good info in the obits. http://www.batesfuneralchapel.com/php/obituaries.php http://www.gvlfuneralchapel.com/obituaries.html Mary M

Hi, New to list. Looking for the family of Hiram Minor Bradley and his wife, Mary Emma Small. Rea

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blomer/Bloomer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1768 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Frank Blomer/Bloomer who lived in Oskaloosa, Ia. in 1910. Any info appreciated. Maybe listed in census?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blomer/Bloomer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1767 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Frank Blomer/Bloomer who lived in Oskaloosa, Ia. in 1910. Any info appreciated. Maybe listed in census?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bush,Jones,Sheffer,Boyd,Lundy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/800.802 Message Board Post: Hi, my name is Eddie Hoover, i have found in my reseaching,that Old Cemetary is located on so f st in the city of Oskaloosa, Ia. Some of the body's were relocated but quite a few are still there. The ones that were relocated were taken to Old White Cemetary at the north edge of town. I have been to the back yards of the people that live there and if you look closely you can see indentations of where some are still buried there.As far as records go i have found that there are none but if you have the death date of your ancestor's you will find that in the death record's at the court house they are listed as buried in Old cemetary and not Old white cemetary,but the death record's only go back to the 1800's i think 1820 is as far back as it goes. In our library you can look in the 1906 mahaska co history book and read an article on the man who donated the acre of ground for the cemetary and a little about the cemetary. If i can be of any futher help let me know. Eddie Hoover

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LONG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fl.2ADE/1766 Message Board Post: I am searching for the records for the Pringle Cemetery which I have been told is at Beacon, IA. Would appreciate knowing where I could find records. Thank You! Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bush, Sheffer. Jones, Boyd, Nance Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Fl.2ADE/1761.1 Message Board Post: hi my name is Eddie Hoover if yougo to or contact the Keo-Mah Genealogical Society they have all the cemetary listings there. You can contact them by phone 641-673-9373 or they are located at 103North 3rd. Oskaloosa Ia. You can also write them at,p o box 616 oskaloosa, Ia.52577-0616. Hope this helps you out. Eddie