Hello! I know that this church burned down many years ago. Does anyone know if the records were saved? Any ideas where they might be? Thanks for any help! EB -- Ellen Oehler Blackstone Everything connects... Seattle Washington absolutely everything. mailto:ellenb@pinpoint.net --Hazel Wolf

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=233 Surname: Bullock ------------------------- There may have been a brother/cousin around. One of my relatives (Nettie Nelson), b. 1870/1 and buried in Page CO IA, married a George Washington Bullock in Atchison CO MO in 1895.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=232 Surname: Bailey ------------------------- You might want to try the NW MO counties. My own (modern) ruts are mostly Nodaway CO MO, but the families were living on the line and most of them (including my Bailey collaterals) wound up being buried in Blanchard or other Page CO IA cemeteries.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=231 Surname: Russell, Williamson ------------------------- All I know is that Nathaniel J. Russell is listed as being buried in Blanchard Cemetery in Page CO IA. I presume this is an in-law (grandfather-? ) to Elvina "Ella" Williamson, a relative of mine who married Seth C. Russell.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=230 Surname: KNISLEY, BAKER, REESER, DILLY, BUTLER ------------------------- David Knisely settled in Page County, IA @ 1852 near Shambaugh, with a new wife Sarah. David's first wife, Mary, died 1840-1850 in Indiana. I would like to communicate with any of their descendents who might know of a daughter of theirs born @ 1819 in Adams County, OH. Her name was Mary Ann KNISLEY (NICELY). She stayed in Adams County, OH when her parents moved west to Indiana @ 1839. David and Mary had following children: Eliza m. Samuel ZINK Susan m. Abbott SHULTZ Ezra m. Prudence BAKER Elizabeth m. Peter REESER Catherine m. Marcus M. DILLY Isaac m. Gracie Ann BUTLER I also believe they had a daughter, Mary Ann, b. @ 1819 who married James HORN, Jr. in Adams County, OH in 1840, but need some proof. Hoping a descendent of one of the above might have some record to help me establish that Mary Ann KNISLEY HORN was an older daughter of David and Mary KNISLEY.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=229 Surname: WILLIAMS, BURRIS, STITTS ------------------------- These people moved to Clarinda, Page County, Iowa circa 1900. William Perry WILLIAMS died in College Spring in 1911 Am looking for Lafayette WILLIAMS and George Thomas WILLIAMS, sons of WP. Sade Burris and Bertha Stitts are daughters living in/around Page County. I am great niece.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=227 Surname: Parker, Craig, Black ------------------------- Looking for information on Estella Parker. Stella was born in August of 1873 of Janie and Frank Craig. Stella's mother died in Bedford when she was two weeks old. She was adopted by James and Anna Parker who lived in Clarinda from around 1880 to 1930. They were active in the First Christian Church, I am particularly interested in getting a copy of the anniversary book that was published in the 1950s of the First Christian Church. I have a copy of the book published it the 1970s. Any information on Estella (Stella) would be helpful. Any information about the Parker Family would also be helpful. We have death notices on James, Anna, and Bertie.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=226 Surname: Vanmeer, Vanmeyers, Johnson, Collison, Williams, Harrington ------------------------- I would be excited/happy to send anyone an entire list of this family tree. Are there any researchers for the VANMEER LINE out there???? I'd love to find a JOHNSON LINK OR TWO OR THREE. Sincerely, Dawn Hass drhass@execpc.com

In a message dated 7/18/00 5:19:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jbparts@heartland.net writes: << Subj: Clarinda Cemetery etc. Date: 7/18/00 5:19:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: jbparts@heartland.net (Merrily) Sender: jbparts@heartland.net To: IAPAGE-L@rootsweb.com Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=218 This information is not online but is available from the local museum. Go to Clarinda.heartland.net and you'll find a subscribers' directory for Clarinda. Then find the museum and email them. You could also check to see if Betty Ankeny has email - she is the curator. Pat and Ken Cassat email and could help you with this too. If this doesn't work, write the cemetery directly. The museum has excellent genealogy resources and is very good help. Also check out the Taylor County web site on Roots Web where Pat O'Dell has done a super job of abstracting the newspapers in the entire area, including Page County. That site is terrific! Good luck. >> *********************** The Clarinda City Cemetery, Sect, I is on-line, other sections should be up soon. See "Society" page for Number of NVHS all at IAPAGE Index Page Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. IAPAGE, County Coordinator IAPAGE, List Administrator IAPAGE, GenConnect Board Administrator IAGenWeb: Page Co., IA http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapage/index.htm

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Bible Records Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PageBibl?read=6 Surname: Lasley, Matthews, Konkle ------------------------- I'm looking for information in regards to some of my ancestors in the Page County area of Iowa. My great grandmother is Olive Blanche Konkle who was born May 24, 1894 and died in August of 1980 in North Highlands (Sacramento) California. Her mother is Martha Ann Lasley, born June 24, 1849 in Page, died in September of 1921 in Stonington Colorado- according to my sources.Martha married Simeon J Konkle in October of 1866. Simeon was born in Fairfield Ohio on January 29, 1846. His family came from PA, OH, and VA. Martha's Father was Israel Lasley, born July 10, 1823- Ohio. Her mother, Catherine Matthews born in Page in 1827. If any of this rings a bell for anyone, your information is most helpful! Thanks!

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=225 Surname: Anderson ------------------------- I am seeking information on Hilda Anderson who died in Essex Iowa in March of 1900. Hilda was married to Alfred Anderson, and left three small children, Mabel Alfreda, Noble Emmanuel, and Alfred Haddon. Any information would be appreciated.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=224 Surname: MARLEY, WEED ------------------------- I was hoping to contact the submitter, I mailed her by snail mail. I got my letter back marked, moved left no forwarding address/ forwarding order expired. I'm looking for proof that ties Jacob(AFN: 126N-W1D) to Alexander(AFN:126N-KF5). I'm also looking for proof that ties Alexander(AFN:126N-KF5) to William Marley(AFN:126N-K2V). Jacob Marley and Elizabeth Weed lived in Page County in 1870s and 1880s. Jacob died in Page Center, 1923.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=223 Surname: Marley, Weed ------------------------- Not a relative just found these items. Found on LDS familysearch.com site Researcher - Merton J MARLEY (AFN: 126N-W57) Sex: M Submitter(s): ILENE G. WEHUNT Microfilm: NONE 840 JEREMIAH WAY Submission: CRAIG CO USA 81625 Jacob MARLEY (AFN:126N-W1D) Born: 16 Jul 1833 Place: Ashboro, Randolph, Nc Died: 30 Mar 1923 Place: Page, Page, Ia Married: 23 Jun 1868 Place: Afton, Union, Iowa Father: Alexander MARLEY (AFN:126N-KF5) Mother: Sarah YORK (AFN:126N-KGC) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wife's Name Elizabeth WEED (AFN:126N-W2L) Born: Abt. 1837 Place: Died: 5 Mar 1923 Place: Pawnee City, Pawnee, Nebraska Married: 23 Jun 1868 Place: Afton, Union, Iowa Father: Mother: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Children - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Sex Name M Walter J MARLEY (AFN:126N-W3S) Born: 12 Feb 1872 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Sex Name M Merton J MARLEY (AFN:126N-W57) Born: 5 Jul 1874 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Sex Name M Neal C MARLEY (AFN:126N-WB8) Born: 8 Apr 1876 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Sex Name F Burnette A MARLEY (AFN:126N-W41) Born: 8 Apr 1876 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Sex Name F Lulu J MARLEY (AFN:126N-WDN) Born: 8 Jan 1878 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Sex Name F Emma D MARLEY (AFN:126N-WG3) Born: 8 Jul 1879 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Sex Name F Hattie L MARLEY (AFN:126N-WJH) Born: 14 May 1881 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8. Sex Name F Laura B MARLEY (AFN:126N-WLW) Born: 8 Jun 1883 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parents of Jacob Marley Alexander MARLEY (AFN:126N-KF5) Born: 1780 Place: Died: 22 Dec 1845 Place: , Randolph, Nc Father: William MARLEY (AFN:126N-K2V) Mother: Catherine CAMPBELL (AFN:126N-K33) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wife's Name Sarah YORK (AFN:126N-KGC) Born: Abt. 1784 Place: Father: Mother: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Children - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Sex Name F Malinda MARLEY (AFN:126N-KHK) Born: 1827 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Sex Name M Hiram MARLEY (AFN:126N-WM4) Born: 1828 Place: , Randolph, Nc Died: 26 Jun 1863 Place: , , Indiana Buried: Place: Old Brick Cem., , Indiana - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Sex Name M Riley MARLEY (AFN:126N-V7G) Born: 12 Aug 1830 Place: , Randolph, Nc Died: 25 Jul 1897 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Sex Name M Alexander MARLEY (AFN:126N-KL6) Born: 1831 Place: , Randolph, North Carolina Died: 20 Jul 1894 Place: Winterset, Madison, Iowa Buried: Place: Hooten Cemetary, Winterset, Madison, Iowa - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Sex Name M John H MARLEY (AFN:126N-TT1) Born: 10 Mar 1832 Place: , Chatham, Nc Died: 2 Dec 1892 Place: Winterset, Madison, Ia Buried: Place: Moon Cemetary - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Sex Name M Jacob MARLEY (AFN:126N-W1D) Born: 16 Jul 1833 Place: Ashboro, Randolph, Nc Died: 30 Mar 1923 Place: Page, Page, Ia - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Sex Name F Mary MARLEY (AFN:126N-KQ1) Born: 1835 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8. Sex Name F Katherine MARLEY (AFN:126N-KPS) Born: Abt. 1835 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Sex Name F Nancy MARLEY (AFN:126N-WQQ) Born: 6 Mar 1839 Place: Marleys Mill, Randolph, Nc Died: 26 Jun 1875 Place: Parents of Alexander Marley William MARLEY (AFN:126N-K2V) Born: 1755 Place: Died: 1798 Place: Married: 1770 Place: Father: Mother: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wife's Name Catherine CAMPBELL (AFN:126N-K33) Born: Abt. 1759 Place: Married: 1770 Place: Father: Mother: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Children - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Sex Name M Alexander MARLEY (AFN:126N-KF5) Born: 1780 Place: Died: 22 Dec 1845 Place: , Randolph, Nc - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Sex Name F MARLEY (AFN:126N-K5H) Born: 1782 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. Sex Name M John MARLEY (AFN:126N-WVK) Born: 1784 Place: Died: 1829 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Sex Name M Benjamin MARLEY (AFN:126N-K7W) Born: 1786 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Sex Name F MARLEY (AFN:126N-K9B) Born: 1790 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. Sex Name M William MARLEY, JR. (AFN:126N-K84) Born: 1791 Place: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7. Sex Name F Jemima MARLEY (AFN:126N-X2R) Born: 23 Oct 1797 Place: , Wilkes, North Carolina Died: 31 Dec 1881 Place: , Parke, Indiana SSDI MERTON MARLEY Request Information SSN 521-24-9369 Residence: 90717 Torrance, Los Angeles, CA Born 8 Feb 1919 Last Benefit: Died Jun 1975 Issued: CO (Before 1951) Family Tree Maker CD's Marley, Merton J. 1850-1949 CO WFT Vol.11 WFT Volume 11. Tree: 3991 Marley, Merton J. 1850-1949 CO WFT Vol.13 WFT Volume 13. Tree: 3135 Marley, Merton J. 1850-1949 CO WFT Vol.55 WFT Volume 55. Tree: 2750

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=222 Surname: MARLEY ------------------------- I'm looking for the MARLEY family, Jacob and Elizabeth, who lived in Clarinda in the 1870s and 1880s. The had several children born in Clarinda one being also Merton in 1873.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=221 Surname: Faulk, Abbott, Lockerman, Collier, Burgess, spradley, Wright ------------------------- Hi, I have Faulk's buried in a Family cemetery for my relatives the Lockerman's The name of the cemetery is Oakland cemetery. Do you know how they would be related to me. I am lost and need help finding the answers ? Thanks Lori Webb I have many ancestors who grew up in dooly co Ga so if i can help please let me know.

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Page?read=220 Surname: HAWHEE ------------------------- Looking for Hawhee descendants. I am researching the surname Hawhee Would like to correspond with others. Any information would be helpful! Bob in Indiana

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PageBios?read=6 Surname: SHUM, McMICHAEL, TRUE ------------------------- PETER SHUM, JR. Peter Shum, Jr., who conducts an up-to-date livery stable in Clarinda, was for many years identified with the agricultural interests of Valley township, Page county. He was born in Vermont on the 8th of December, 1853, a son of Peter and Elizabeth ( Peanor) Shum, who were both born in Canada and went to Vermont with their respective parents. They were married in that state and later moved to Lee county, Iowa, in I858. There they rented a farm for a while and then Mr. Shum purchased eighty acres of land, to which he subsequently added another tract of eighty acres, which he operated until 1874, when he sold his farm and moved to Page county. In this county the mother passed away and in I902 the father removed to Chicago, Illinois, where he yet resides at the age of seventy-eight years. They were the parents of sixteen children, nine of whom still survive. Coming to Iowa when but five years of age, Peter Shum, Jr., acquired his education in the common schools of this state, and when not engaged with his text-books he assisted his father in the work of the farm. He early became familiar with the best methods of plowing, planting and harvesting, and the experience thus gained in his boyhood and youth proved of great assistance to him when, having reached his twenty-first year, he undertook the operation of his father's farm. He continued to reside upon the homestead for eleven years and then he purchased a tract of eighty acres in Valley township, which he continued to improve and develop. He put his fields under a high state of cultivation and became very successful in his various agricultural pursuits, operating this farm for about fourteen years. At the expiration of that period he sold his property and came to Clarinda, where he purchased a livery barn, in the conduct of which he has since been engaged. He owns eight good teams and at all times keeps his vehicles in first-class order, his livery being up-to-date and modern in all of its appointments. He is a good business man and has been most successful in his undertaking, the fact that he is ever square and upright in all of his dealings making him popular with a large and constantly growing patronage. Mr. Shum has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary A. McMichael, who was born in Page county. Their wedding was celebrated in '875 and unto this union were born three children, namely: Nora L., the wife of Harry Turner, residing in Clarinda; Myrtle, who wedded F. L Moore and resides in Villisca, Iowa; and S. W., who is also married and makes his home in this city. In 1885 the wife and mother passed to her final rest, and two years later Mr. Shum was again married, his second union being with Miss Mary J. True, a native of Des Moines county, Iowa. By her marriage she became the mother of four children, as follows: Ora, the wife of Neal Turner, of Shenandoah, Iowa; Georgia, who married Clyde Nealy and resides in Clarinda; Jessie, who is still under the parental roof and is now attending high school at Clarinda; and Hazel, at home. In his fraternal relations Mr. Shum is a member of Hepburn Lodge, No. 482, I. O. O. F. He has given his allegiance to the democratic party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, and he served as constable and road supervisor for eleven years. Public-spirited in his citizenship, he takes a deep interest in all matters that tend toward the substantial and permanent growth and development of the community. His success ranks him among the prosperous and progressive citizens of Clarinda, and he is popular with a large circle of friends who entertain for him high regard and esteem. HISTORY OF PAGE COUNTY, IOWA, by W. L. Kershaw; Volume 2, Chicago; The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PageBios?read=3 Surname: SHUM, McCOWEN ------------------------- ALEXANDER SHUM Alexander Shum is one of the representative farmers of Nodaway Town ship, Page County, where he has resided since 1873. He was born in Rutland County, Vermont, June 26, 1852, and is a son of Peter Shum, who lives on section 5, Nodaway Township. Peter Shum was born in Canada in 1831, and lived there until he was seven years old, when his parents, Frank and Margaret Shum, removed to the United States and settled in Vermont. He was married to Elizabeth Pfenall at the age of twenty-one years, and in 1857 he removed with his family to Lee County, Iowa; they made this their home until 1873, when they came to Page County. Mr. Shum has a finely improved farm of 640 acres, a good residence and barns for stock and grain. He and his wife have had eleven children: Alexander, Peter, George, Lizzie, Joseph, John, William, James, Abe, Moses and Anna. Five of them are living at home. Alexander was five years old when the family removed to Lee County. He was brought up after the usual fashion of farmers' sons, receiving his education in the public schools. He was married June 8, 1878, to Mary McCowen, a daughter of James McCowen, one of the prominent old settlers of the county. Mrs. Shum was born in Page County, January 27, 1859. Two children have been born to this union: Carrie Maud and Bessie Laverne. Mr. Shum settled on his present farm in 1883; the land is in an advanced state of cultivation, and he has made many excellent improvements in the way of buildings; he has also planted a fine orchard. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic party, and has served his township on the school board. He is a member of Clarinda Lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., and holds an enviable position in the community. BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF PAGE COUNTY IOWA; Lewis and Dunbar,Publishers,113 Adams Street, Chicago; 1890 - --------------------------------------------------------- ALEXANDER SHUM Alexander Shum, who for thirty-six years has made his home in Page County, residing throughout this period in the vicinity of Clarinda, owns and cultivates two hundred and forty acres of rich farming land of which one hundred and fifty-three acres is in the home place a mile north of the corporation limits of the city. He is far separated from the place of his birth, for he is a native of Rutland county, Vermont, his birth having there occurred June 26, 1852. The Shum family is of French descent and was established in Canada at an early date. The parents of Alexander Shum were Peter and Elizabeth (Penor) Shum, who were natives of the province of Quebec born near the Vermont line. They were married in the Green Mountain state, where both removed when about fifteen years of age. They continued residents of Vermont until 1857, when they removed westward to Iowa, settling in Lee county, where they lived for sixteen years, and then came to Page County in 1873. The father still resides in Clarinda but the mother passed away in that city in February, 1900, at the age of sixty-eight years. Alexander is the eldest of their ten children, the others being Peter, George, Joseph, John, William, Moses, James, Anna, all living; Elizabeth and Abraham, deceased. Alexander Shum was a little lad of five summers at the time of the removal of his parents to Lee county, Iowa. There he was reared and in the public schools of his home neighborhood pursued his education. While not busy with his text-books his time was largely given to the work of the fields on his father's place. He was twenty-one years of age when, in 1873, he came to Page county, since which time he has resided in the vicinity of Clarinda. His entire life has been devoted to farming and the place of two hundred and forty acres which he owns is the visible evidence of his well directed thrift and industry. He is numbered among the self-made men of the county owing his prosperity to his earnest labor and wise utilization of his opportunities. He has in his home place one hundred and fifty-three acres, situated a mile north of the corporation limits of Clarinda, and here he has lived for sixteen years. On the farm are found good buildings and all modern improvements, and these have been placed there by Mr. Shum, who carries on general farming and stock raising, meeting with well merited success in his undertakings. He is diligent, persevering and determined, and these qualities are always valuable elements in the attainment of prosperity. On the 8th of June, 1878, Mr. Shum was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary E. McCowen, who was born in Nodaway Township, this county, February 27, 1859, her parents being James and Hulda McCowen, who are mentioned elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of her brother, Noah McCowen. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Shum have been born four daughters: Carry Maude, now the wife of Arthur Apple, of Nodaway township, by whom she has two children, Dale and Nina; Bessie Laverne, who is the wife of J. E. Bean, of Nodaway county, Missouri, by whom she has five children, Thelma, John, deceased, Raymond, Burrell and Vera Bernice; Katharine and Geneva May, the younger members of the family, both at home. Mr. Shum has given his political allegiance to the democracy since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has never held office save some minor local one, as his ambition is not in the line of office holding. He belongs to Clarinda Lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., and is in sympathy with the beneficent spirit of the order, for he is a gentleman of broad humanitarian principles. In the work of the farm his life has been passed and, realizing that success is not a matter of genius but rather the outcome of clear judgment, experience and industry, he has worked persistently to attain the creditable position which he now occupies as a representative of agricultural pursuits in his adopted county. HISTORY OF PAGE COUNTY, IOWA ; by W. L. Kershaw; Volume 2, Chicago; The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909

Posted on: Page Co. Ia Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PageBios?read=2 Surname: Roberts, Holmes, Head ------------------------- William M. Roberts, one of the early settlers and leading agriculturists of Nebraska Township, was born in Virginia , April 3, 1828, and is a son of Gaius and Sarah (Barton) Roberts, natives of New Jersey. The parents located in Virginia on a farm in 1800, and had a family of thirteen children: Rebecca and Louisa died in infancy; Nelson, Sarah, George M., Sophia and David died after reaching maturity; John B., Gaius, Reuben S., Elizabeth and Mary are still living. William M. was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He remained at home until he was thirteen years old, when the parents discontinued house-keeping on account of their advanced age and went to live with their children. He went to live with one of his brothers who was a shoemaker, and entered his shop as an apprentice, serving three years; he then abandoned his trade and went to work on a farm for two years. Mr. Roberts was married March 25, 1849, to Miss Caroline Holmes, who was born in Virginia , April 17, 1830. Her parents were James and Ruth (Head) Holmes, natives of Maryland. Eight children have been born of this union: James M. died March 17, 1883, in the prime of young manhood; Franklin E. died July 3, 1869 , in his infancy; George H., Marion , Emily M., wife of George M. Calhoun, Henry Clay, Thomas Oliver, and Bertie D. After his marriage Mr. Roberts rented a farm in Virginia and lived on it for two years. He then engaged in the shoe-making business, which he followed for two years. In 1855 he removed to New London, Henry County, Iowa, and worked at his trade until 1856, when he went to Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa; there he was still engaged at his trade when there was a call for men to defend this nation. He enlisted August, 1862, in Company E., Fifteenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was elected Colonel of the Thirteenth Iowa, and Captain of Company A., both of which offices he refused to accept. He participated in the battle of Peachtree Creek , and in a number of skirmishes, and although he was frequently in the thickest of the fight he was never wounded or taken prisoner . He was honorably discharged April 4, 1865, and returned to his home in Van Buren County, Iowa, engaging in the more peaceful occupation of shoe-making. In 1868 he removed to Page County and continued to follow his trade until 1883, when he bought eighty acres of partially improved land, his present home in Nebraska Township. He has made many improvements of much value; he has an orchard of fifty trees, and fifteen acres of good timber. Politically Mr. Roberts is identified with the Republican party; he has served as constable and school director with much credit to himself and the satisfaction of the public. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of the township, which they joined in 1851. Mr. Roberts is a member of the G. A. R ., Warren Post, No. 11, Clarinda, Iowa, and also of Bonaparte Lodge, I. O. O. F., Bonaparte, Iowa, which he joined in 1856. He is a man of good, practical ideas, and of upright methods: he has many warm friends and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. -from the 1890 History of Page County, Iowa. The following are obituaries for William Morgan Roberts and Caroline Holmes from a Clarinda, Iowa newspaper. William Morgan Roberts William Morgan Roberts, a former citizen of Clarinda, died Saturday, May 14, 1910, in Lincoln, Nebr. His remains were brought to Clarinda for interment, and arrived here Monday afternoon over the Burlington Route, via Villisca. The remains were met at the station in this city by friends, including members of Warren post, No. 11, G .A. R., which post turned out to pay a last tribute of respect to the memory of their departed comrade, and accompanied his remains to the Clarinda city cemetery. The State Journal of Lincoln, Nebr., of the date of May 15, said: "William Morgan Roberts died at his home, 2249 Dudley street, yesterday, at 8:15 a.m. He was 82 years of age. Mr. Roberts was born in Marshall county, Va., April 3, 1828, and lived there during his youth and early manhood. He was married to Caroline Holmes, March 25, 1849. Eight children were born to this union, three of them having preceded him in death. In 1855 he removed to Page County, Iowa, where he lived until coming to Lincoln in 1898, where he continued to live until his death. At the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted in Company E. Fifteenth Iowa volunteer infantry, and served until April 4, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. For years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a member of Farragut post, G.A.R., of Lincoln. He leaves to mourn his death an aged wife, four sons, Hanson of Creston, Ia.; Clay and Marion of Kansas City, Bert D. Roberts of this city, and Mrs. Emma Calhoon, the only daughter, of Kansas City, Kan., and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home, 2249 Dudley street, today, at 4 p.m. The remains will be taken to Clarinda, Ia., for interment in the family lot." Mrs. William Roberts (1919) The remains of Mrs. William Roberts of Lincoln, Nebr., a former resident of Clarinda, were laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Roberts was about 90 years of age. She leaves three sons and one daughter: H. Roberts of Creston, Clay Roberts of Kansas City, Mo., Bert Roberts of Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. G.M. Calhoon of Kansas City. The children were all in Clarinda at the time of their mother's burial. Steve Roberts 363 Dave Garrett Rd. Crossville, TN 38555

Is there anyone out there that would be willing to look for an obit for me? Looking for an obit for Chester Berrier born Nov 23,1888 died May 1964 in Shenendoah,Iowa. Thank you for helping me Diane dianet@cros.net