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The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Monday Morning August 11, 1862 Part 4 Continued... Enthusiastic War Meeting An immense crowd assembled on Saturday afternoon, from all parts of the county, in front of the State Bank, for the purpose of giving expression to their sentiments in the present crisis, and for a patriotic commingling to help along the good cause, now uppermost in all hearts. The meeting was presided over by his honor Mayor French. Speeches were made by Messrs. Hiram Price, N. J. Rusch, D. S. True, Geo. H. Parker, J. S. Stelbolt, James T. Lane, Geo E. Hubbell, T. C. Campbell, J. B. Leake, and Littlefield. The speeches were all of the enthusiastic war stamp, for a vigorous prosecution of the war till the rebellion was forever crushed. Mr. Price was in favor of using all the means obtainable for the prosecution of the war. He would use the services of all who offered, no matter who they were, if only loyal. He had doubts of the loyalty of those men who continually talk of the constitutional rights of our 'Southern brethren,' And cry out at any attempt to hurt the rebels. After Mr. Price's speech the meeting adjourned to the court house, where it should have been called at first. Hon. N. J. Rusch, in reply to a loud call for his name, said: "Yes, if you go with a rush, that's what we want." Though born in a foreign land, he had an interest here; this was the native land of his children, and he was interested at least for them, and so were his countrymen. He told of his native land, of the migration of his people to escape a tyranny to the land of the free, which opened her doors and invited the oppressed of all nations to come in, of their feelings of exultation on first beholding the western continent, and of the generous welcome they received. Hence they could not but be deeply interested in the perpetuity of the American nation. Speaking of the Abolitionists, he said, 'Jeff Davis is a good an Abolitionist as Abe Lincoln; so is Mahony as good a one as I, only with a slight variation: He wants to abolish freedom; and I slavery. And I thank God for the variation.' He was in favor of drafting, and wished there had been 900,000 called for, to sweep th! e South like a prairie fire. He wanted a draft to make the 'Bawky horses' work, and illustrated this point by a happy anecdote. After music, Mr. D. S. True spoke. He did not rise to speak of the causes of the present war, but to consider how to get out of it. We must either conquer or yield. The South asked to be let alone, which was that the 10,000,000 in the northern States of the Mississippi valley should yield the outlet and control of that stream to the 2,000,000 in the Southern States in that valley. As long as one regiment remains to us, they will have a lively time of it obtaining their desires. Mr. Parker then spoke. He was occasionally interrupted by some persons who disagreed with him, but, nothing disturbed, he kept on and finished his remarks. Mr. Stiebolt spoke in German. Mr. Lane couldn't see why we couldn't speak of the Negro without bringing in party. We have got to heed the Negro, for like Banquo's ghost, "he will not down till slavery is abolished." Mr. Hubbell said we, in this second revolution, were fighting now for the great principle of the declaration of independence, "that all men are created equal," the same as in the first revolution. Mr. T. C. Campbell made a vigorous and thorough-going speech, full of fight, hoping we would attend to England's case after we were done with our present troubles. Mr. Leake said the time for talk was ended, and now action was wanted, and in that view he was going into the business, and take a part in the contest. Dr. Saunders, on behalf of the committee on resolutions announced that none had been agreed on, and consequently none would be submitted to the meeting. This was very distasteful to a large portion of the audience, who wanted to give a strong expression of patriotic sentiment. Mr. Littlefield spoke last, introducing a series of sentiments, as the basis of resolutions, against guarding rebel property, in favor of arming negroes, &c, all of which were heartily adopted. After this speech, the meeting adjourned till next Tuesday evening at the same place. The meeting we consider a decided success, notwithstanding the unfortunate selection of time and place. It should have been called at the Court House, and at an earlier hour, so as to allow country people time to go home after it was over. The speakers were repeatedly applauded, especially all who urged a vigorous prosecution of the war, careless how many of the enemy got hurt. We hope for a good turn-out tomorrow night. A Patriotic Delegation.-Saturday noon a delegation of citizens from Hickory and Allen's Groves, in this county, came in to attend a war meeting. It consisted of some fifteen wagon loads and a number on horseback. They were preceded by a drum and fife. The first wagon was drawn by six horses. The stars and stripes waved from two or three of the wagons. They drove direct to the Gazette office, where they halted and gave three cheers for its editor. Wee acknowledged the compliment of our friends, and re-echo the patriotic sentiment that prompted the act. Not a pulsation of our heart but keeps time to the music of the Union. The New Regiments.-We received the following dispatch from the Adjutant General on Saturday evening: Clinton, Aug. 9, 1862 Ed. Gazette: The eighteenth regiment will leave on Monday for Hannibal, Mo. The twentieth is nearly filled. Where is Scott county with her squads? N. B. Baker, A. G. Scott county don't send squads, but full companies. They will be along soon. Raid into Iowa.-The St. Louis special of the Chicago Tribune of Saturday says: So many guerillas have crossed from the south to the north side of the Missouri River, that a raid by 3,000 or 4,000 guerillas on Iowa is apprehended by the authorities here. Our posts in southwest Missouri have been sufficiently strengthened to resist any attacking force the rebels are likely to bring into the field. It is reported that Springfield is being fortified. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Monday Morning August 11, 1862 (Part 3) Continued... Fatal Stabbing Affray at Clinton.-After the Eighteenth regiment was paid off last Sunday, a large number of them got pretty well intoxicated; and a good many went to a house of ill-fame near Lyons, and raised a row there. Col. Edwards, hearing of it, sent a squad to the house, here, during the melee that followed their arrival, a man named Carson, a member of Capt. Clover's company, was stabbed in the breast with a bayonet, by a member of Capt. Estle's company, and died immediately. The Colonel had the house burned, and all the inmates arrested. It is doubtful whether the stabbing was accidental or malicious, some saying it was one, some the other. We are told he was stabbed three times in the breast; if this be so, there can be no doubt of its willful character. Capt. Heath.-We understand that this gentleman, reported killed was still living at latest account, though his situation was regarded as hopeless. War Risks.-The Mutual Life Insurance Co., of N. Y., grants war permits to policy holders on the same terms now as in 1861, but war risks are not taken on the lives of those who are not insured in the Company before entering the service. W. F. Ross agent, Metropolitan building. Married. By Eld. James Challen, on the 10th isn't., in Davenport, James J. Pool to Miss Sarah M. Barbour. Cattle.-A drover took through town yesterday morning a drove of cattle numbering about 150. They came from Fayette county, and are being taken to Indiana to graze. Boy Drowned.-A son of Rev. C. P. Reynolds, aged 12 years, was drowned in Mud Creek, near Wilton Junction on Friday afternoon. This is a small but treacherous stream that laves a portion of this county. Fell Overboard and Drowned.-We learn from the Muscatine Journal, that Johnny Weaver, aged 12 years, on of DeHaven's Circus troupe fell overboard and was drowned. His parents were on the boat at the time. They reside at Freeport, Ill. The interior of our State is wide awake and enlisting is going on rapidly. Johnson county will soon report eight companies full, Jasper four, Poweshiek four, etc. Twenty five companies, we are assured by a citizen of Jasper, will be reported next week from the 4th Congressional district. Those Elephants.-A crowd of the curious was gathered around the ferry landing Saturday morning to witness the departure of the elephants belonging to Mabie's show. These monsters are very docile, readily and promptly obeying the voice of their keeper as far as they can hear him. The male animal is thirty years old, and weighs between eight and nine thousand pounds; the female is twenty-five and weighs between four and five thousand. Stabbing Affair.-A man named Cunningham, a member of Jo. Davenport's company, was stabbed on Saturday afternoon by another man named Theodore Allen. They had been quarreling when Cunningham slapped A. in the face, who was whittling at the time. The latter at once suck the knife into the other's stomach, the blade penetrating nearly an inch. Dr. Adler was summoned, who found the wound not very dangerous. Allen was arrested, and taken to jail. The 69th Illinois.-It is known that there are a number of Davenporters in the above regiment, a three months' organization, raised to guard the prisoners at Camp Douglas. Sergt. J. W. Matthews, one of the Davenporters, returned to town yesterday morning for a few days. He reports our boys are all in good health, and getting used to soldier life, as exhibited in guarding prisoners, which is by no means easy business, as they occasionally shoot a man trying to escape, and have to watch their wards very closely. Of those who escaped some time ago-twenty-three in number-all but two or three have been retaken, two of them coming back of their own accord. Most of the two regiments guarding prisoners-the 67th and 69th will probably re-enlist. The Davenport boys are anxious to come home and go into Iowa regiments. We are informed that they were offered ten dollars bounty by the city of Chicago for enlisting in the three months' men, but have not as yet seen the ten dollars, nor any ! other money. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Hi Listers, Trying to find a business that existed between 1856 and 1903 in Davenport. I believe it was called the Frye Brick Business. It was located at 1019 to 1033 Brady Street. Does anyone know the history of that area or can direct me where a good place to look? Many thanks, Jeannette

Chapter 20 cont. BISHOPS MCMULLEN AND COSGROVE Says Rev. James McGovern, D. D., in his life of Bishop McMullen:  "Long before the diocese of Chicago was created by the sovereign pontiff Dubuque had been erected into an Episcopal see, embracing the territories of Iowa and Minnesota.  On December 10, 1837, the Rt. Rev. Mathias Loras, D. D., a native of Lyons, France, was consecrated at Mobile, Alabama, the first bishop of this diocese.  At the time there was but one church in the whole territory of Iowa, and Rev. Samuel Mazzuchilli was the only resident priest.  * * *  Bishop Loras took possession of his new diocese and was installed in the church of St. Raphael, April 29, 1839, commencing his Episcopal duties with three priests and four theological students.  Father Pelamourgues was assigned to the extensive mission of Davenport, which comprised all of the southern part of the territory.  *  *  *  He did so well in laying the corner stone of the church in this vast field of labor that neither time nor human events have changed his foresight and he had the consolation of seeing large and prosperous Catholic communities grow up around him."  It was therefore Father Pelamourgues - as he became familiarly known to everybody in Davenport - who laid the foundation of the Davenport diocese.  A man of splendid organizing ability, deep piety and earnest devotion to the cause to which he had consecrated his life, he greatly advanced the upbuilding of the church, remaining at Davenport until he had reached a venerable age, when he sought retirement at his home in France, preferring this to the prospective reward of a bishopric. During the administration of Bishop Loras the diocese of St. Paul had been segregated from the original diocese of Dubuque, and during the administration of the church caused another division of the diocese to be considered.  Under the administration, however, of Rt. Rev. John Hennessy, D. D., who became bishop of Dubuque after the death of Bishop Smyth, division was postponed until 1881, when the new diocese of Davenport was created.  The Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda announced that the city of Davenport had been decided on as the see city of the new diocese, which would take in all that part of the state of Iowa bounded on the east by the Mississippi river, on the west by the Missouri river, on the south by the state of Missouri, and on the north by the northern boundaries of the counties of Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Poweshick, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar and Scott.  A special cable, dated at Rome, May 9, 1881, conveyed this further intelligence:  "On Sunday, may 8, 1881, the feast of the patronage of St. Joseph, it pleased our Holy Father Pope Leo XIII, first to ratify the creation of the diocese of Davenport, Iowa, cut from the diocese of Dubuque, which comprised the whole state of Iowa; second, to name the Very Rev. John McMullen, D. D., V. G. of Chicago, to be the first bishop of Davenport.  This see will be a suffragan of the Metropolitan see of St. Louis." Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township THIRD WARD Continued Timm, August Trede, John Trimer, Harmer Techentin, Henry Voltz, Joseph Virgien, August Watt, I. N. Williams, Henry Wiese, Hans Wheeler, H. P. Wulf, Claus Warrick, William W. Wagener, John C. Watson, O. H. Westphal, Louis Weideman, M. Wade, W. P. Wunderlich, John Waghner, Fritz Webb, C. T. Webber, G. Young, Jesse Young, Wm. Zuber, John ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township THIRD WARD Continued Quickenstedt, Aug Ronga, Chas Rogan, Frederich Rowe, W. F. Ralston, Robt Richards, A. Richardson, Thos Rohwelier, Henry Reupke, Chas Reppenhagen, James Runge, H. A. Rachow, Chas Reimers, C. A. Roum, Christof Rutshoon, Andy Snyder, M. D. Stowart, James Schmidt, Hugo Sinclair, Jesse Smithel, Benedict Seliz, Fred Scott, H. Starkweather, W. Squires, H. E Skeel, Almet Sinoder, Frank Smallfield, Chas. Suel, August Sevrance, Daniel H. Shorey, D. L. Sevrance, John J. Stocks, Fred Sweeney, Jim Stone, Jacob Sharkness, Thomas Starr, S. H. Schlichting, Chris Stewart, J. G. Schmidt, Chris Sweeney, Peter Swan, George B. Saltsman, Alex Steffen, Charles Sherman Rasins Shepard, John ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

With the kind help of several wonderful folks, not only have we come up with a surprising total of 65 lost towns in Scott County, but we now have locations for all but 20! Please take a look at the list below and if anyone has information on any of these places, please let us know! Thanks everybody! Elaine R. Berlin Carlson Churchville, 1860 Cottage Grove Balluff, 1884-1890 Farming Grove, 1843 Glendale, 1839-1841 Hetzel James LeClaire Center, 1855-1856 LeClaire Centre-same as LeClaire Center? New Buffalo New Hamburg-same as Hamburg? Pinacle Point Point Pleasant, 1839-1844 Price, 1864 Spinneyville, 1872 Tile Works Wapsie West Buffalo-West of Buffalo?

The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Monday Morning August 11, 1862 (Part 2) Continued... A Policy.-The war meeting on Saturday was a gratifying indication of the unswerving determination which animates every loyal American that the existing rebellion must be crushed, no matter at what cost.-No disasters can shake this determination, and reverses only strengthen it. Defeat after defeat may overwhelm our armies, but they will only tend to strengthen and make more enduing our faith in that glorious sentiment, "Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable!" This was the actuating sentiment of the masses who assembled here last Saturday. They did not believe this war had been carried on so far and at such a cost of blood and treasure, merely to leave the Union at its close no stronger than before, and liable at any time to be plunged anew into the horrors of war by the mad caprice of disappointed politicians. What wonder then they heartily and enthusiastically responded to every sentiment urging a vigorous prosecution of the war, the crushing of the rebell! ion no matter whom it hurt. Was it astonishing that the speakers who advocated a "policy for conducting the war," and that the policy of earnestness should be listened to most eagerly and applauded most warmly? Could they approve when speakers urged enlistments for the army of the Republic, yet with whom the vital principle of all republic's-liberty-was tabood? That meeting, like hundreds of others that have responded to the President's call of more troops was an earnest one, and they wanted that the Government too shall be earnest; and that every blow hereafter given the rebellion shall count, that treason shall be handled without gloves; that our brave soldiers shall no more be scattered around the country defending rebels' houses and barns, and corn-cribs, and hen-coops, while the same rebels are filling the ranks of their armies or more dishonorably engaged in guerrilla plunderings and murderings of Union soldiers and civilians. Timid people may complain of introducing d! istracting questions into our war meetings; and they may discourage the discussions of policy; but the policy to be pursued will come up, and it must be considered. The question confronts every man, it is uppermost in the thoughts of all who think at all about the war, Are we to have war in earnest? And it is the assurance that we are, coupled with the vigorous action of the Government in confirmation of that assurance, that is now filling the ranks of the armies of the republic with earnest, devoted, determined men-men who will reflect new luster on our arms, and add new glories to the nation's heroic history. Eighteenth Regiment.-The Eighteenth infantry, Iowa State volunteers, arrived here yesterday, and passed on down the river.-They landed at East Davenport, and marched along the river road, and Fourth and Brady streets to the steamboat landing. They number 850 men, of whom only five are in the hospital, a very healthy state of affairs. Their officers are: Colonel-Hon. John Edwards, Chariton, Lucas co. Lt. Colonel-Thomas Cook, Cedar Rapis, Linn co. Major-Hugh J. Campbell, Muscatine. Adjutant-Henry Braunlich, Clinton. Quartermaster-Sidney Smith, of Oaskaloosa. Chaplain-Rev. D. N. Smith, of Chariton. The Colonel was the only field officer with the regiment; they marched through town under command of Adjutant Braunlich. This officer is a brother of Mr. Hugo Braunlich, of this city. The regiment is bound for Hannibal, Mo., and will take the field in northern Missouri to fight the guerrillas. They are armed with the Austrian musket rifle. 'Served Him Right.'-The Moline Independent says that a fellow came into that town the other day from Pleasant Valley, in that county, with a load of potatoes, which he sold to a Mr. Gibson. While they were being unloaded, young Roylston, formerly of Capt. Slaymaker's company, of this county, and who lost a leg at Fort Donelson, passed by on crutches. The potato vender asked if he had been to the war, and on being answered affirmatively, replied that it served him right, he had no business to be there, for it was an unjust war. Mr. Gibson put back the potatoes, seized a club, and ordered the fellow to leave, which he did in the most rapid manner. Served him right; indeed, one can hardly be too severe in his treatment of such brutes. Continued... ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Monday Morning August 11, 1862 (Part 1) Local Matters Majors.-We learn that Capt. C. F. Dunlap, has been appointed Major of the 21st regiment, and Harvey Graham, of Iowa City, to the same position in the 22d. For the Navy.-Mr. J. W. Mathews, at Geo. Smiley's store, on Second street, is recruiting for the United States navy. This affords a rare opportunity to enter this honorable service. Accepted.-We are requested to state that the company of Messrs. Thorington and, Oliver and Thomson recruiting here, has been accepted for the 20th regiment. It will be an excellent body of men, and they think stands a good chance of being company A. The Attention of Soldiers, and particularly of editors, is called to the orders published in this day's Gazette. Hereafter, all advertisements from the military authorities of this State will be found in the columns of the Davenport papers, with directions as to how long and in which papers such advertisements are to appear. A Narrow Escape.-We mentioned the fact of the lightning striking the house of Mr. Garrett, on Harrison street, Friday evening. The family were in the house at the time, and although enveloped in soot from the chimney, and the clock was demolished, yet they were uninjured. It was a marvelous escape. K. G. C.*-The Moline Independent is informed that there are several lodges of this piratic order organized in Rock Island county. It has been suspected that we had at least one organization of the kind in this county; but though such a thing is not improbable, it is doubtful if any is now in existence here: the loyalty of our people is too intense to permit any very persistent effort in that direction. [*K.G.C. was an acronym for "Knights of the Golden Circle," a semi-secret organization of pro-slavery, anti-war Northerners.~~E.R.] Getting Out of the Way.--We hear that a number of "liables," living on the Patch, were so well pleased when they heard the news of the drafting, that they started a few evenings ago to tell their friends in the old country all about it. Next morning another party started with the same good news, but concluded, after an impressive interview with somebody at the depot, to return to their domiciles, and let the news get across the ocean by some other medium. The first party were probably stopped before they got very far. A number of others have been turned back, and all may consider themselves booked for similar treatment whenever they undertake to leave, without passes. Passes.-Matters were very interesting about the ferry and steamboat landing yesterday. A man rushing down to the ferry-boat in a great hurry, would there be brought to, with the observation, "Pass, sir," and further he couldn't go without the needed document. Sunday and yesterday, the sheriff was over-run with men trying to get passes for different parts of the country, and some even to cross the river. Indeed, in this last respect, we think the matter was carried too far, well-known citizens being turned back for want of passes. There is no need of any such rigidity in regulations. It only interferes with business, while in fact doing nothing towards carrying out the really laudable objects for which the pass system was adopted. We would, however, advise all who want to leave, to get a pass and it may save a lot of trouble. What Liberty Township is Doing Big Rock, Scott County, Aug. 7th, '62 Editor Gazette: Under the late requisition for five more regiments of volunteers from this State, the quota of Liberty township as estimated by the Gazette of July 17th was only six men. We immediately went to work and obtained twice that number of volunteers. A few days since the news came that 300,000 more men must be raised immediately. A meeting was called at big Rock last evening for the purpose of filling up our quota of the last call. There was one of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings we have ever had in the township. James Storms presided and speeches were made by several of our citizens, stirring up an excitement rarely witness in our quiet town The ladies turned out in large numbers, to cheer on the good work, and at the close, volunteers came forward and enrolled their names, raising our number to twenty-two. If this is not our full share for the 600,000 now called for, let us know, and the remainder will be promptly raised. We are determined that draftin! g shall never be necessary in Liberty. We have now furnished more than fifty men since the war began, which takes nearly one-third of our able bodied men subject to military duty. Has any township in the county done better? The following is a list of the names of those who have volunteered under the late calls. Augustus Shoulse, Henry Shaw, James Curtis, Peter Wilson, Carlos Shaw, Josephus Jacobs, James H. Haile, Geo. H. Jacobs, Benjamin Trucks, A. J. Grace, Nathan Davis, J. Baker, Wm. R. Danforth, David Tallman, Samuel French, William Weis, J. F. Barrett. One of our citizens, D. C. Baker has four sons that have volunteered. There are also three brothers named Mason among the volunteers from our township. Truly yours, B. F. Gue. Continued... ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

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/Yl.2ADE/2262.1 Message Board Post: Many many thanks to the great volunteers for Scott county. Because of there diligent work I found my John FREES. The original index done for 1870 really fouled his name up. I thought I had thought of every possible spelling. It took someone who really cares to figure out the name and get it correct! Thanks to the volunteers!

In a message dated 09/02/2002 11:44:12 AM Central Daylight Time, beckoncall3@mchsi.com writes: > Parkhurst > I believe Parkhurst turned into LeClaire. As much as I have typed you would think I would be an expert on all of this. I have memory loss. We have a great group of listers on this list so anyone else know some of these????? It would really help the "Scott Sisters" on this project if you do and if you post. Thank you. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

Chapter 20 EARLY CATHOLIC HISTORY The following facts relating to the history of the Catholic church in Davenport have been taken from articles written by Rev. John F. Kempker and from others that have appeared in the Catholic Messenger from time to time. On the 22d of April, 1837, the Fathers of the Third Provincial Council of Baltimore petitioned Pope Gregory XVI that Dubuque be made an Episcopal see, having for its diocese all that portion of the territory of Wisconsin which lies between the west bank of the Mississippi river and the east bank of the Missouri river.  In an apostolical brief of July 28th of the same year the Pope appointed Very Rev. Mathias Loras as bishop of Dubuque and on the 2d of September, 1837, information was forwarded by letter to the archbishop of Baltimore and on the following 10th of December, Dr. Loras was consecrated by Bishop M. Portier in the cathedral of Mobile, Alabama. Bishop Loras was born on the 30th day of August, 1792, and was the son of parents who were prominent in society for their piety and devotion to the church.  On account of loyalty to the royal family the father was sacrificed to the brutality of the mob spirit then rampant in France.  Young Loras and his mother escaped injury at the hands of the revolutionists and he received his preparation for the priesthood in an old Carthusian house conducted by missionary priests.  He was ordained at Lyons in 1817 and soon afterward was appointed superior of the seminary of Largentiere, where he remained several years.  Later he joined a band of missionary priests who were conducting spiritual conferences in the Lyons diocese, in which he was engaged when he accompanied the bishop of Mobile to this country, arriving at New Orleans December 24, 1829.  He reached the seat of the new diocese on the 3d day of January, in 1830.  In the organization of the diocese the bishop appointed Loras as vicar general as well as pastor of the cathedral church.  When the Spring Hill college was opened Father Loras was one of the professors and in 1833-34 was president of the institution.  The Fathers of the III Provincial Council of Baltimore proposed Dubuque for a new diocese and Bishop Rosati pointed out Father Loras as a worthy incumbent.  He was recommended by the assembled fathers as eminently deserving and his choice for the uncultivated but promising territory proved providential.  In the month of Auguse he received from Rome the announcement of his appointment.  After his appointment he went to France where he remained a number of months, returning in the fall of 1838 accompanied by Revs. Joseph Cretin, J. A. M. Pelamourgues, and four sub-deacons, August Ravoux, Remigues Peliot, Lucien Galtier and J. Causse.  Proceeding on their journey to Baltimore Father Pelamourgues and the four seminarists remained at the St. Mary's Seminary while Bishop Loras and Father Cretin continued on to St. Louis.  Here they were compelled to remain for the winter on account of the weather and the closing of navigation on the river.  At. St. Louis the Creoles avowed they never knew anyone to preach better than the Bishop of Dubuque.  In the spring Father Pelamourgues joined his superior and soon after Easter they continued on their way to Dubuque on a Mississippi steamer, arriving at their destination on the 19th day of April, 1839.  On the day following the prelate baptized an infant, the first baptism recorded in the register of Dubuque.  After 21st the new bishop was solemnly installed in his cathedral church, with the assistance of Revs. Joseph Cretin, J. A. M. Pelamourgues and S. Mazzuchelli.  On the 23d of May Bishop Loras visited Davenport, where he blessed St. Anthony's church.  In 1849 he commenced the building of his new cathedral and in December, 1857, he celebrated holy mass therein and on the following day suffered an attack of paralysis.  On February 18th he offered up the holy sacrifice and seemed cheerful.  Later in the day  he showed much pleasure and vivacity in greeting Father Emonds, who had then arrived on his return from Europe.  Early in the evening he retired.  At about 8 o'clock Father McCabe heard moaning and when the Bishop's room was entered he was found unconsicious.  He closed his eyes in death the following morning, February 19, 1858. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

Chapter XX CHURCHES AND PARISHES. DAVENPORT THE SEE CITY OF THE DIOCESE OF IOWA AND THE DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT - THE HANDSOME CATHEDRALS AND OTHER SANCTUARIES OF THE CITY - SKETCHES OF THE BISHOPS WHO HAVE DIRECTED CHURCH WORK FROM DAVENPORT - SKETCHES SUPPLIMENTAL TO THOSE APPEARING IN THE BARNES HISTORY - DAVENPORT A CITY OF SPIRES.            Pictures included with this chapter are:  St. Marguerite's Church, Grave of Antoine LeClaire in foreground - St. Anthony's Church Sacred Heart Cathedral - Trinity Cathedral First Christian Church First Presbyterian Church - Calvary Bapist Church and St. John's M. E. Church - Edwards Congregational Church - English Evangelical Lutheran Church Davenport. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

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/Yl.2ADE/2365 Message Board Post: We are going to Ireland and would like to do some look-ups if time permits. Does anyone have a clue as to where James Harris Robison's father (Andrew?) came from? Also a date of emigration?

Here is a more complete list of towns I found at: Iowa Cities and Towns Past and Present http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapcmigs/cities.htm >From the "Charter-Pierce Memorial Internet Genealogical Society" Does anyone know of these towns or what township they are/were in? Any guesses? We'd like to have a starting place to research them, so all clues are welcome!~~Elaine R. Amity Balluff Barrwood Berlin Black Hawk Cadda Carlson Churchville Clark's Ferry Cottage Grove Dale Eldridge Junction Elizabeth City Farming Grove Farnam Gilbert Gilberttown Glendale Green Tree (LeClaire) Green Tree Tavern (LeClaire) Hetzel Hickory Grove Husam Iowana James Kerr LeClaire Centre Linn Grove Martins Middletown Nahant New Buffalo New Hamburg Noel Oakton Parkhurst Pinacle Point Point Pleasant Price Round Grove Spinneyville Tile Works Turnout Valley City Wapsie West Buffalo White Sulpher ~~~~~*~~~~~

I have a g-g-grandfather in the 1860 census listed as being in Twp District 4. Can anyone tell me what part of Scott County and/or Davenport that is? Thanks. Kathy Farrell Payson, AZ

Pam, A Lenore PURDY used to take china painting lessons from my mother. Lenore died 3 or 4 years ago. Her sister just passed away last year. They lived in Pleasant Valley -- but I don't know where they are buried. Are you looking for them? Sandra

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GAULT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yl.2ADE/1112.1 Message Board Post: Interested in the Gault surname. My great grandpa's brother Moses Gault Jr. enlisted in the Iowa Infantry in 1861. He died in 1863. Trying to find his family that lived there. Thanks Amber Gault Jaynes

Lost Towns of Scott County Our latest project is to research and post information on the lost, or "mushroom" towns of Scott County. In the latter half of the 19th century, many small towns sprang up around the county and almost as quickly disappeared. On March 1, 1998, the Quad City Times published an article listing some of these towns and the dates of their existence. We have come across other settlements in our census and news article transcriptions. We thought it would be illuminating, and just plain fun, to discover as much as we can about these places, since many folks had ancestors who were born, lived or died in them. You'll find the QC Times list posted below, with our own additions. We are looking for clues as to locations, dates, businesses, population figures, etc. Anyone with any knowledge of these doomed towns, or towns not listed, please post to the list-especially if you have an ancestor who lived in one. All information is welcome, even hearsay or stories Grandma told! Quad City Times list: Allen's Grove Argo, 1897-1902 Balluff, 1884-1890 Barrwood, 1881-1895 Cadda, 1888-1895 Churchville, 1860 Farming Grove, 1843 Gambril, 1884-1919 Glendale, 1839-1841 Hickory Grove, 1839-1845 Husam, 1882-1883 Jamestown, 1889-1904 Kerr, 1881-1882 LeClaire Center, 1855-1856 Lynn Grove, 1853-1859 New Hamburg, 1869-1872 Plainview, 1873-1902 Point Pleasant, 1839-1844 Price, 1864 Round Grove, 1855-1904 Spinneyville, 1872 Walnut Grove, 1844-1872 White Sulpher, 1889-1905 Additional lost towns or settlements we have come across: Fishertown Hamburg, West Davenport. Nahant Mabel Island Willow Island ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES