Dear Lynnea: Hi, I think that I am the one that you corresponded with about my Hoffbauer Ancestry. Are you the one who had Ancestors in Buffalo who also had a Brewery or Winery? That is wonderful that you have taken pictures! I am Kathy and I live in Citrus Heights, California. Do I sound familiar to you? Sincerely Yours, Kathy Price

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township First Ward Continued Dittmer, Chr. Dau, Johann Dinger, Henrich Dupre, Antoni Decker, Charles Daily, Lorenz Dittmer, James Doering, Heinrich Delfs, Henrich Dose, Heinrich Dillmann, Johann Dibbon, Jacob Dunning, Patrick Deloughery, Patrick Deloughery, Thomas Eckhard, Charles Ehlers, Fritz Einfeld, Peter Erich, Arnold von Ehlers, Wilhelm Eishorst, Herrmann Ewold, Hans Ehlers, Carsten Ehmke, Michael Evers, Heinrich Elkmann, Claus Ewold, Joachim Evers, Frederick Eggers, John Ehlers, Ohr Marx Evers, Ferdinand Emse, Carl Edgington, Paul Ficke, Fritz Felkert, Carl Finger, Bernhard Foley, Dan Frank, Thies Foley, Peter Fitzer, Chr. Foley, Timothy Fitzer, Heinrich Frank, Charles Franz, Johan Friz, Chr. Foster, Casper Falk, John Felger, Jacot Floyd, O. W. N. Farmoy, Michael Filavoth, Franz Folkers, Phillip Friedrich, John Flahave, John ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

A while back, I corresponded with someone on the list regarding Hugo Hoffbauer of Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa. I'm sorry that I can't recall the name of the person, but if she will contact me - I took some photos of the Hoffbauer cemetery plot at Rosehill Cemetery in Buffalo. I will send you copies of the pictures. Lynnea P.S. Hey, next time you all have lunch together, let me know!!! I'd love to join you!!!

Next time the Scott Sisters have lunch together, we'll issue an all-points bulletin called Lunch Alert! We'd love to have any of you join us--the more the merrier! Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: <LDickin628@aol.com> To: <IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 6:46 PM Subject: [IASCOTT] Hugo Hoffbauer | A while back, I corresponded with someone on the list regarding Hugo | Hoffbauer of Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa. | | I'm sorry that I can't recall the name of the person, but if she will contact | me - I took some photos of the Hoffbauer cemetery plot at Rosehill Cemetery | in Buffalo. I will send you copies of the pictures. | | Lynnea P.S. Hey, next time you all have lunch together, let me know!!! | I'd love to join you!!! | | | ==== IASCOTT Mailing List ==== | If you are unsubscribed from the IASCOTT list unintentionally, | simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or | spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. | | ============================== | To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: | http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 | |

Daily Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Feb 26, 1870 OUTRAGEOUS Knepper & Schlapp's Beer Vaults entered and 1180 barrels of Beer destroyed. A most outrageous proceeding took place at the Brewery of Knepper & Schlapp, in East Davenport, last night, the long and short of which is the beer vaults of that concern were entered by one or more villains, and the entire stock of lager, new beer and fermenting beer was let loose upon the floors. The entry was made by forcing in the outer door that leads to the lager vaults at the rear of the building. Here were stored away 400 barrels of choice lager, ready for the market. The plugs were all knocked out, and the fluid left to run upon the floor, which, after filling the drain, which was choked up at the river end, flooded the floor of the spacious apartment to the depth of several inches. The strong door leading to the fermentation room was next forced open. This room is occupied by large casks of new beer around the walls and in the centre the large fermentation tanks. The casks contained 600 barrels of beer, and the part of these had the plugs knocked out, and where that could not be done the head of the cask was bored close down to the chime so that the fluid all ran out. The fermentation casks contained 180 barrels of fermenting beer. The plugs were either knocked down from these or the slaves bored close down to the chimes. The aggregate loss stands at 1180 barrels of 31 gallons each, valued at ten thousand dollars. A very severe loss, and an exceedingly aggravating one. Nor is this the first outrage of the same character, though it is the most severe one. About this time last year an attempt was made by unknown parties to destroy the large stock on hand- All at once they discovered that their beer had a very unusual taste, that went through the entire department, tanks, casks, &c.- After several efforts tro ascertain the cause of the trouble, they drew off a cask and at the bottom small pieces of ordinary bar soap. Soem one had entered the premises by night, and doctored every barrel of beer in the establishment by dropping small pieces of soap through the bungs, and by throwing it into the fermenting tanks. The vessels were all drawn off,and the trouble in a measure remedied but the loss amounted to a considerable amount. Shortly after last Christmas they discovered that some one had been tampering with their fermenting vats. All at once the contents became inactive,and the trouble was ascertained in time to effect a remedy. Finding that their designs were not entirely successful, the scoundrels determined to make a sure thing of it last night, and did it most effectively.- It is thought that more than one must have had the work in hand last night, though Messrs. K & S have not the least idea as to who their persecutors are. The loss is a heavy one, yet they are not discouraged, but will proceed at once to re-stock their cellars. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police, and no pains will be spared to ferret out the villainous scoundrels who thus make malicious waste of people's property. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Today, Cathy, Elaine and I met with another out of town lister for lunch. We really had a good time. So if any of you on the list are headed to the Davenport area please let one of us know if you would like to meet for lunch. We do have fun and so many times we come up with ideas to make Cathys work just a little harder. LOLOL There are a few projects on Cathys drawing board now to make the Scott county site even nicer. And we all know it is the "best" on the Gen Web. 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 Tuesday Morning June 10, 1862 Local Matters The Ladies of St. Luke's Church will give a strawberry Festival at Metropolitan Hall on Friday Evening, June 13th. Admission 10 cents. Off for the Army.-Eight boys, from 16 to 19 years of age, sons of citizens of Davenport, left here yesterday morning for Chicago, to go into a three months regiment, to guard prisoners. Success to the youngsters. Col. Percel, of the 10th regiment, arrived in this city night before last. It is reported he has resigned his position as Colonel. We regret that any cause should have induced the Colonel to take this step, and sincerely hope that he may be prevailed on to retain his former position, or to accept one where his services can yet be secured to the country. Another Brigadier.-Col. Tuttle was on Monday confirmed by the senate as Brigadier General of volunteers, and he is therefore now Gen. Tuttle, Iowa has now one Major General and five Brigadiers, including Gen. Steele, promoted from the Colonelcy of the 8th regiment. There are three Colonelcies of Iowa regiments now vacant-those of 3d, 4th and 5th regiment. Major Joseph Andrews.-We are in receipt of a letter from this gentleman, Major of the 8th Iowa regiment, written from the residence of his mother at Providence, R. I. The Major it will be remembered, had his horse shot from under him and was afterwards struck by a ball in the neck at the battle of Shiloh. He was sent home, with the remark from the surgeon "he'll die." The Major is not yet able to walk, but he writes his is slowly recovering from his wound. Fast Time and a Machine for Making It. A horse and wagon made "smashing" time through Fourth street yesterday, fetching up in Wood's lumber yard, with the wagon in pieces. By the way, the instrument that went up Perry street yesterday morning, attached to a farm wagon, was splendidly calculated to start runaways, better a good deal than locomotives with screeching whistles. It was a portion of a "Buckeye" reaper, and is probably good enough in its place, but isn't along the streets of a town. Cows Dying.-Dr. Witherwax found his cow lying dead near the old market on Iowa street on Monday evening; cause, too much clover. Mr. Thos. Brockett and Mr. E. Sherman have each lost a cow from the same cause lately. In one of these cases, the unlucky owner had the advice of somewhere about forty individuals, with about forty remedies, but the animal feeling no interest in scientific matters, went on with the dying and finished it up, the forty offering no assistance save their valuable advice. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Allen R. Boudinot Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Boudinot, Waite, Walston. Allen R. Boudinot, a civil engineer of Davenport, who is also acting as county drainage engineer, has been accorded gratifying patronage in this connection in recognition of his superior ability and knowledge. He birth occurred in Marion county, Iowa, his parents being H. Raymond and Ella J. Boudinot. He attended the schools of his native county but most of his education was obtained in the city of his adoption, where he located at the age of ten years. After attending the Davenport high school he became enrolled as a student in the Iowa State College at Ames, being graduated therefrom as a civil engineer in the year 1905. Subsequently Mr. Boudinot spent about two years in Chicago as an employe of the American Bridge Company but on the expiration of that period returned to Davenport and has since practiced his profession here. His rapid and substantial rise in his calling has is attributable to the thoroughness with which he has mastered everything bearing upon the subject of civil engineering, combined with his unwearied industry and his professional integrity. On the 26th of September, 1906, Mr. Boudinot was united in marriage to Miss Luverna Walston, a daughter of William and Sarah (Waite) Walston, who were numbered among the pioneer settler of Jones county, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Boudinot are now the parents of two children, William W. and Donald J. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Hugo G. Schaeffer >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schaeffer, Carsen Schlotfeldt, Hagedorn. For a number of years Hugo G. Schaefer was a resident of Sheridan township, were he farmed for ten years, but for the last decade and more he has been a resident of the city of Davenport. A native of this county, he was born in Pleasant Valley township, his parents being William and Lena (Houseman) Schaefer, who were born in Germany and shortly after their marriage emigrated to America. They came to Scott county almost immediately and here the father rented land for a time. Later he purchased one hundred and thirty acres in Pleasant Valley township, and after a residence of about seven years thereon bought another farm of one hundred and twenty acres in Davenport township. On it he lived during the remainder of his active life, improving it and operating it with a marked success. He had, however, in the course of years invested heavily in real estate, so that at the time of his death he was in the possession of four hundred and sixty acres. He was an eager participant in th! e public life of his township, having served as road commissioner for a long period and was a member of the Old German Settlers Society. The last years of his life were spent in Davenport and there he passed away December 5, 1908, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. His widow still survives. They were the parents of the following children: William, who is engaged in farming in Pleasant Valley township; Richard, an agriculturist of Davenport township; Alexander, who also resides in Pleasant Valley township; Hugo, in city of Davenport; Otto, of Pleasant Valley township; Albert, a resident of Davenport township; Meta, who is the wife of William Carsen, of Davenport; Emil, who died at the age of fourteen years; and two who died in infancy. Hugo G. Schaefer has spent a large part of his life in Scott county. As soon as he was of suitable age he became a pupil in the district school near his home, later attending a German school and a business college. At the age of fifteen he put aside his text-books, left the farm and came to Davenport, that he might begin his business career. For the first four years he was clerk in a store and then secured a position as traveling salesman, in this capacity becoming familiar with the greater part of the south and west. In 1894 he opened a general store in Dixon, this county, which he conducted profitably during the next two years, but as his health had failed he was compelled to sell his interests and so turned to agriculture. He wan not a man, however, to confine his work to one field if he saw other opportunities for advancement. As a result several industries and enterprises in Scott county receive his support. On the 30th of April, 1895, Mr. Schaefer wedded Miss Adele Hagedorn, a daughter of Christian and Mary (Schlotfeldt) Hagedorn, who are old German settlers of Scott county. One son, Clarence A., has been born to the couple. Mr. Schaefer is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, of the fraternal Order of Eagles and of the Turner Society. His energies have never been exerted selfishly but always in such manner that his fellow citizens profited from them. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Jacob Hugh Harrison Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of Jacob Hugh Harrison that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Harrison, Harris, Mimich, Lester, Hayden, Holman, Carstens, McCallister, Clark, Reader, Judd, Snyder, Schaffer, Gibbons, Powell. The business progress of Davenport has not been conserved by one or two individuals but has resulted from the combined efforts of a large number of business men whose activity has been the source of the city's commercial advancement and improvement. In this connection Jacob Hugh Harrison deserves more than passing notice, for to the time of his death he was recognized as one of the foremost representatives of mercantile interests in Davenport. He was born in Carrollton, Kentucky, December 25, 1840, and was a son of William Henry Harrison, a cousin of President Harrison of the same name. The father was a native of Prince William county, Virginia, born in 1810. He had two brothers, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington Harrison, and they were sons of John and Elizabeth (Harris) Harrison, the latter a daughter of John Harris and the former a son of Obadiah Harrison, a native of Virginia. William Henry Harrison, reared and educated in the south, was married to Miss Eleanor Mo! ore Mimich, a daughter of Richard and Sarah (Lester) Mimich and a granddaughter of John and Elizabeth Mimich, who were natives of Maryland. It will thus be seen that Jacob H. Harrison was a representative of some of the oldest southern families. He was one of ten children, five of whom reached years of maturity, namely: Mary; Richard; Mrs. Sarah Hayden; Jacob; and Charles Emery, who is living in Davenport. When he was thirteen years of age and still attending school Jacob Hugh Harrison entered the drug store of his uncle at Carrollton, Kentucky, and under his direction thoroughly learned the business. His educational opportunities were those afforded by the schools and academy of his native city. All through life, however, he remained a student and broad reader and accumulated a large and valuable library, with the contents of which he was thoroughly familiar. The business pursuit to which he was reared he made his life work. In 1861 he and his brother Richard purchased the business of their deceased uncle and conducted the store until the following year, when Richard Harrison died. The subject of this review then carried on the business alone until 1867, when he disposed of his interests in Kentucky and came to Davenport. Here he at once became engaged in the retail drug business, becoming at first connected with the firm of Harrison & Stark, while later he was senior partne! r of the firm of Harrison & Holman. The latter firm was located in the Hill block at the corner of Third and Brady streets, but hits was destroyed by fire on the night of February 22, 1876. In the fall of 1878 Mr. Harrison again established a business, which under the name of Harrison's Pharmacy was for fourteen years located at No. 305 Brady street. He then removed to No. 312 Brady street, where he remained for eight years, or until the time of his retirement from active mercantile life, disposing of his store to L. P. Carstens in January, 1901. Soon after Mr. Harrison and Mr. Holman established their store on Brady street, following the fire, Mr. Harrison admitted his brother Charles to a partnership I the business. They afterward had a store erected purposely for them near the site on which the business is still carried on, and later Mr. Harrison built a store which is still utilized for the business. Altogether he established six different stores, which he continued to o! wn and manage until his death. For forty years he had been closely associated with the drug trade as proprietor, and even prior to that time had been an employe in that field of labor. He enjoyed the reputation of being the most competent druggist in the state of Iowa, having intimate knowledge of all the drugs and medicinal remedies which he handled, knowing fully their properties ad the results which might be attained by their use. On the 16th of May, 1865, Mr. Harrison was united in marriage to Miss Frances Elizabeth McCallister, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a daughter of Dr. William R. McCallister, formerly a physician of Troy, Tennessee, now deceased. The McCallisters were of Scotch lineage. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison took place at Carrollton, Kentucky, and was the first Protestant church wedding celebrated in that town. Her paternal grandfather, Dr. Charles McCallister, married Frances Elizabeth Sims Reader, whose uncle was the author of the Sims Theory, while her great-uncle was the father-in-law of President Harrison. Mrs. Harrison was born in Cincinnati but was reared in Tennessee. By her marriage she became the mother of nine children: Minnie Ingaloe, who was born February 26, 1866, is now the wife of Oscar P. Judd, of Reno, Nevada, Mary Eleanor, who was born May11, 1868, is the wife of W. H. Snyder, of Davenport; Cora Sims, who was born July 21, 1870, is the wife of Ge! orge H. Schaffer, of Fort Madison, Iowa; William Henry, who was born March 1, 1872, died when only two weeks old; Juliana was born April 26, 1873; Sarah Hayden was born September 3, 1875; Edward Reader was born July 14, 1879; Wilfred Hugh and Frances Elizabeth, twins, were born July 1, 1882. The former wedded Miss Mary Gibbons, of St. Paul, and the latter is the wife of Bert G. Powell. There are now five grandchildren in the family. Mr. Harrison was a man of considerable literary ability and was the author of a number of poems of more than ordinary merit. His reading covered a wide range and made him well informed concerning a variety of subjects. At the time of his marriage he joined the Methodist church and remained a consistent representative thereof until his death, his earnest Christian faith being the permeating influence in an honorable, upright life. His public spirit was manifest in his active support of many measures for the public good and Davenport gained a valua! ble citizen when he established his home within her borders. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Herman H. Frye Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Frye, Brockman, Rier, Granaman, Stutt, Rochau, Olliver, Meyer, Hahn, Lamp, Lage. During his active life Herman H. Frye was one of the more prosperous farmers of this county, and when advancing years and a large income suggested the wisdom of retiring he took up his residence in Davenport, where his death occurred November 2, 1903. One of the early German settlers of this section of Iowa, he had been born in what was known as Klein Dreele, Hanover, Germany, February 4, 1830, a son of Bernard and Adeline (Brockman) Frye. At the age of sixteen, in 1846, he came to the United States alone, and having chosen the southern route for crossing the ocean, landed at New Orleans. He spent the winter in that city and in the spring ascended the Mississippi to St. Louis, Missouri, which remained his home for the next decade. There, in 1856, he was married and shortly afterward, in the same year, came to Davenport, opening a brickyard, which he operated for about a year. Then he traded it for one hundred and sixty acres of prairie land in Sheridan township, Scott county, on which he built a house, broke his land and prepared it for cultivation, driving from his labors a rich return that placed him among the most successful agriculturists of this section. As the years brought their full measure of success, he invested extensively in land, until at his death he was in possession of about one thousand acres besides some town property. He had been among the first to settle in the county, which has proved to ! be so rich agriculturally, and witnessing its development he also participated in its improvement and his name appears upon the roll of those who rendered their fellowmen substantial and invaluable service. While living in St. Louis, on the 14th of March, 1856, Mr. Frye was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Rier, a daughter of William and Maria (Granaman) Rier. She had been born in Nordhammen, Westphalia, Germany, April 28, 1834, and came to this country in her young womanhood, although her parents remained in the fatherland. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frye. George D., living upon the old homestead, wedded Miss Thrissa Stutt, now deceased, and they had four children: Hermanza, who became the wife of Julius F. Rochau, of Oklahoma, and has one child, Blanch Louise; George D., Jr.; Blanch, the wife of Henry Olliver, of California; and Harry. William F. resides in Hickory Grove township. In his young manhood he married Miss Carolina Meyer and they have eight children; Wilbert, Alfred, Arnold, Carl, Elsie, Frances, Norman Scott and Adelia. The eldest, Wilbert, married Miss Hilda Hahn and lives at Independence, Iowa. Charles, the third of the Frye family, married Miss Em! ma Lamp and lives at Seattle, Washington. Emma is deceased. Frank F. married Miss Augusta Lamp and lives in Seattle, Washington. They one child, Marion. Louisa and Alfred are deceased; Julia is at home. Elizabeth M. became the wife of H. C. Lage, of Davenport. The youngest died in infancy. Not only was Mr. Frye one of the prosperous farmers of Scott county, but he was also intimately connected with its public life and prominent in such enterprises as were calculated to develop the interests and promote the welfare of the community in which he lived. He served as county supervisor for a considerable period and was a school director. He assisted in the organization of the German Fire Insurance Company of Scott county, of which he was treasurer for a number of years, and was a member of the German Pioneer Association. In 1889 he retired from active life and removed to Davenport, where the last years of his life were past (sic) in comfort and with the knowledge that the past had been well spent. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Emil N. J. Geisler Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of Emil J. Geisler that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Geisler, Halkins, Clausen. In the beautiful semi-tropical and sunny land of southern California Emil N. J. Geisler is now spending the evening of life, but for many years was so closely and prominently associated with the growth and progress of Davenport and of Scott county as to render his history and integral chapter in the annals of this part of the state. He has passed the eighty-second milestone on life's journey, having been born on the 11th of April, 1828, in Lunden Dithmarschen, Schlesweig-Holstein, Germany in which country his father engaged in teaching. After his confirmation the son completed his studies at a university and then became a private teacher. In 1848 he enlisted for service in the war in which Germany was then involved and served as sergeant until the close of hostilities in 1851. Soon afterward he started for the United States to enjoy the liberties offered in the land of the free. He landed at New Orleans in June, 1852, and then came northward from the Crescent city to Davenport, which was then a small town of comparatively little commercial and industrial importance. He therefore accepted whatever work offered itself and was at different times employed at farming, in clerking and in private teaching. The years thus passed until 1857, during which time Mr. Geisler saved enough money with which to enter the grocery business on his own account. For seven years he conducted his store with good success, and in 1864 he sold the business and invested in a vineyard in West Davenport. He also gave his attention to the contracting business, building and selling houses, and his efforts as a speculative builder materially increased his financial resources. In 1875 he invested in farm lands and in company with several others laid out the now flourishing town of Marne. In all of his business affairs his efforts were so uniformly and capably directed that prosperity attended him and at the same time his efforts were of a character that promoted the welfare of the community as well as his individual success. In 1904 he removed to Coronado, California, where he now lives. Aside from business affairs Mr. Geisler was active in many ways whereby Davenport's interests were promoted. He assisted in bringing into existence the German free school and for many years was its president. He was also active in the erection of the Davenport Crematorium and served as its vice president. He became an enthusiastic member of the Academy of Science and his efforts in its behalf largely promoted its interests. He also joined the Turner Society and was ever an influential factor among the German people of this city. He has been made honorary member of various organizations, these societies being proud to have his name upon their membership roll. Mr. Geisler was married in Davenport on the 24th of December, 1855, to Miss Sophia Halkins, and in 1905 they celebrated their golden wedding in Coronado, California, their family, at that time consisting of a daughter and grand daughter, being present. Of their four children, two died in infancy, while one daughter, Adele, who became the wife of Otto Clausen, died in 1886. Mr. Geisler makes his home with his other daughter, Mrs. J. Clausen, his wife having passed away on the 15th of March, 1908. While now eighty-two years of age Mr. Geisler possesses uncommon vigor and activity for one of his years and in 1909 he made a trip to his old home in Germany, traveling all alone. Throughout his life he has been a man of friendly spirit, of hospitable disposition, and has ever looked upon the bright side, and because of his sterling qualities of manhood as well as his business activity and public spirit, he has won a host of friends who entertain for him the highest honor and respect. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

I have just uploaded the following census files to the Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project Pages http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ Thanks to Elaine Rathmann for the transcription (and I did the proofreading) 1900 Ward 1, City of Davenport All 12 Files can be accessed from: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/1900scottcensus.htm I have also done a 1930 Census extended index for Buffalo Town (ED: 82-10) http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/1900scottcensus.htm Rockingham Township (ED: 82-62) http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/1930rockingham.htm Note: The search engine on the pages won't pick these up for indexing until next Tues... Cathy

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport Tuesday Morning June 10, 1862 Local Matters Lt. Col. Hall.-This gallant officer returned home last evening, to recruit his health, being quite feeble. We hope that, with the pure air and genial surroundings of home, Col. H.'s health will soon be mended. Soldiers Missing.-By reference to "Diff's" letter, on the 2d Cavalry, detailed to destroy the railroad track, are missing. Messrs. Lyman C. Loomis, J. B. Ellis, James Finley, James Kennedy and Jacob Diffendorfer were from Atalissa, Muscatine county, and Charles Hilton and Caleb Sweet were from Iowa City. Another Old Settler Dead.-Mr. A. A. McLoskey, a citizen of this place and an old settler, died at his residence in East Davenport on Sunday morning last. Mr. McLoskey was well known in this city and county from having acted as Assessor for some years. A notice to the members of the Pioneer Settlers Association will be found in our columns this morning. Runaway.-A horse, attached to a wagon, in front of Messrs. Kelly's meat shop, ran off last evening and dashed up Brady and down Fourth streets, leaving the wagon body at the corner, and the wheels at Davies' Lumber Yard. At the last accounts, there was no legal evidence of the horse having been caught. Later.-he was caught in Cooperstown, bound for the far West. Lieut. Flanagan.-Our fellow-citizen, Lt. John Flanagan, Co. B, 2d Iowa Regiment, who, it will be remembered, was mustered out of service for some slight informality, we are informed by Gov. Baker, will soon again be assigned to an honorable position among the Iowa boys. Second Lieut. Co. B.-Sergeant Frank M. Sulter has been appointed Second Lieutenant of Co. B, 2d regiment, in place of lt. Flanagan. We congratulate Frank on his appointment, and feel that he is every way worthy of it. Notice. Pioneer Settlers Association Members of this Association are requested to be present at the funeral of A. A. McLoskey, from his late residence, near Mt. Ida Female College, with badges of the Society, at 2 o'clock this P. M. It was the earnest request of the deceased that he might be attended to his last resting place by the members of this Association, to which he belonged. A full attendance is expected. W. Barrows, President. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

I have started making an index to the WWI Soldier Discharge Records. These papers contain information similar to the info I have scanned on my husband's grandfather, William Petersen. See: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/ww1petersenenlist.jpg http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/ww1petersendisch.jpg The Davenport Public Library has these papers on film. X No Entries Y Yaggy, Raymond A Yakle, Webster M Young, Oscar M Young, Lionel Kinsey Young, William L Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Daily Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Wednesday, March 9, 1870 Police Court. But two cases before the tribunal today. One, Robert Mathews, was arranged [sic] before Judge Peters for intoxication and distrubing the public peace,was fined $6.60 and costs and sent to breaking stone in the Davenport Stone Quarry. John Peterson was arrested for loitering about the streets at a late hour of the night with no apparent object, was fined $5.00 and costs and sent to jail by default. Thursday, March 10, 1870 Police Court James Meyers was arrested for intoxication, arraigned before Justice Peters and fined $1.00 and costs and was sent to jail in default. Three young girls, named Sarah Collars, Emma Collars, and Susie Gosch, were arrested for loitering about the streets and charged with vagrancy, were brought before the police court this morning and found guilty, fined $5.00 and costs and sent to jail where we hope they will remain until they reform. James Messwenger and Milton Howard were arrested for fighting, fined $2.00 and costs and sent to breakingstone in default. March 14, 1870 Sad Sight The sensibilities of those who are accustomed to scenes of vice were shocked the other day on seeing three young girls arranged [sic] at the Police Court on a charge of street walking. The youth of these poor creatures, only 16 the oldest, seemed to plead for them and their sentence was made light, but their hardness and utter depravity was pitiful to see. But what shall we say when gray hairs put to shame young tresses in deeds of wickedness and vice. We are told by one of our citizens that yesterday evening he saw an elderly woman, apparently quite advanced in years, on one of the prinicpal streets in a beastly state of intoxication. Twice while he watched her did she stagger and fall down and still rise again to pursue her devious way. For so large a city we have but few of such characters and we are duly thankful. But the sight of such degradation in a gray-haired woman calls for pity from the most stoical. March 17, 1870 Police court. After a long wait, the patient much suffering ministers of peace at the police court have had something on their hands. One Lizzie Bunker was arrested for vagrancy; bound over in $300; didn't have any money, and being well known in police circles as a common street walker was sent to the boarding house of Major Schnitger. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township First Ward Allerman, George Asmus, August Arndt, G. G. Angrt, Hartman Ahrens, Ludwig A. T. F. Abbott, Benjamin Anthon, Frederick W. Abel Heinrick Ayres, John Aerns Call Berger, August Beck, Louis Brodersen Brasch, Henrich Brady, Gue Boldt, Jurgen Balluff, John Bornhoeft, Heinrich Bushnow, Hinrich Bremer, Henry Bolz, Marx Bruan, Anton Burrows, E. Beterley, Jacob Behrens, Heinrich Behrens, Hans Bahr Johann Ferdinand Buntzen, Jurgen Bieber, Adam Batolskowsky, Franz Beyer, Herman Bruhholz, Nicolaus Busse, John Bishop, Jerry Buffington, H. E. Blessington, Michael Belding, C. B. Burby, G. H. Behun, John Bakmann, Peter Burmeister, Carl W. L. Brokmann, Hans Balschsnider, Hermann Barrens, Martin Bennett, Will O. Burns, Frederick Blum, R. Briggs, Charles H. Beierly, Cht. Blumer, Fritz Bruka, John Beeklum, Wilhelm Bebenrec, Charles Barrens, Thomas Blunk, Detlef Beater, E. P. Brockmann, Carl Brammer, Detlef Boland, Thomas Birke, Thomas Burmeister, John Birke, William Burk, Michael Busch, John Belkmann, Adam Beek Adolph Bruhn, Ernst Baumgartner, Jacob Bardscher, Jacob Blumer, Samuel Buck, August Bier, George Briceland, Hugh Cornelius, Chr. Collins, Cherry Canada, B. Caten, Mih Carstens, Peter Caway, John Craemer, Henrich Coats, J. C. Conwell, John Coats, I. P. Clausen, George H. W. F. Corran, John Cannova, John Cemann, Johann Carty, William Compere, Peter Cartwell, Abraham Castella, John Cartwell, Henry Curran, John Clow, H. A. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Hello everybody! I'm going to begin posting a list compiled by the Daily Gazette of several hundred names of men who lived in Davenport in 1862. If you don't have ancestors in Davenport during this time, you can just delete the postings. The subject line for these posts will be "CW Draft." The reason for the Gazette's publication of the list follows. The Union Army had suffered tremendous losses by early 1862 so it became necessary to recruit more men. However, a problem arose when those who did enlist joined new regiments and companies being formed instead of filling the vacancies in the old ones, such as the 16th or the 8th Iowa, which had suffered heavy losses at Shiloh. Unfortunately, Gov. Kirkwood's call for volunteers in July 1862 didn't get the needed results because many men were working on their farms getting ready for harvest. Also, after Shiloh and Corinth, and the events in the East, it became obvious that it wasn't going to be a short war and the war was much worse that anyone had anticipated. Some of that initial patriotic fervor was weakened, and the country wasn't as naive as it had been. Ultimately, Lincoln decided on a draft and passed it into law in March, 1863.The actual drafting of the men was the responsibility of the states, which usually used a lottery system. When the government issued a call for more troops, each state would be given a quota to fill based on its population. The number of volunteers would be subtracted from the quota and the difference would be drafted. In this era, being drafted was considered humiliating. The prevailing attitude was that able-bodied men should want to fight for their country, and only cowards would not enlist. In August of 1862, before the draft law was passed, the Daily Gazette published a list of the names of hundreds of men who were eligible draftees, perhaps in an attempt to embarrass some of them into enlisting. This list is alphabetized and grouped according to Ward. Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport Saturday Morning June 7, 1862 Indians About.-About a dozen red men arrived in town last night on the Western train. They belong to the Foxes and Ottawas, and live in Michigan. Bird Shooting.-The children of Mr. True's German school in the lower part of the city, took a trip to Weldeman's place , on the hill, back of the court house, yesterday, to have their second annual bird-shooting. They marched in procession to the place, preceded by Strasser's band, where they had a day's enjoyment such as the little ones only can have. Western Armory.-The prospects of yet securing a National Armory on Rock Island is brightening. On Thursday Mr. Grimes introduced a bill which was referred to the military committee, providing for the establishment of arsenals at Columbus, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind., and Rock Island, Ill.; and for deposits and repair of arms and other munitions of war. The bill appropriates $100,000. Lt. Col. Sanders.-The following has been handed us for publication, by Rev. Mr. Kynett: A private letter, dated May 29th, from Rev. C. G. Truesdell, Chaplain 2d Iowa Cavalry, says: "Col. Sanders called on me a few days ago. He looks very badly, but will not own that he is sick. His big patriotic heart, and spunky spirit, are enough to kill such a little light body, and I fear he will be compelled to give himself a little rest or he will break down altogether." >From the 11th Iowa Regiment Camp Before Corinth, Miss. May 28, 1862. Dear Editor:--The army of the West is still moving slowly but surely; justice overtakes crime, law and order subdue rebellion. True conservatism, annihilates such radical heresies as assert the divine origin and necessary existence of human slavery. The army of the West is a great institution. Visit the camp, you shall see the hardy resolute Hawkeye soldiers sitting under the shady greenwood tree ("merry, merry archers we,") some writing, some reading, some dozing, a few studying the history of the four kings, and some perchance storing away in a safe place the two days' rations which we are ordered to keep on hand. The story, song, jest, and laugh go around, while away to the right or to the left, or perchance to the front, the boom of cannon and roll of musketry denote "heavy skirmishing with the enemy," and now none of us know how soon we shall all be called in. For a few days the cars have been very quiet, but yesterday, last night, and this morning, the whistle is constantly giving out its warnings of coming and going. Either the enemy are leaving Corinth or getting heavy reinforcements. Gen. Rosecrans landed at Crump's Landing last night 12 miles from Purdy, and to-day all our cavalry are ordered out in the direction of the latter place. Our forces have scouted to M.& O. RR. West of Purdy several times, and have torn up the track; it is surmised now that an effort is to be made to take and hold the road north of Corinth. Our division has not yet been assigned its place in the new lines, but is at present held as a reserve, sending out each day a regiment on picket duty. The Eleventh were out Friday night last on our right, and within half a mile of the rebel works; a small creek separated the armies, and it is thought the next forward move there will be resisted. Meanwhile wherever the army camps a line of strong entrenchments are thrown up, the underbrush cleaned and every thing prepared to overwhelm the enemy if they attack our camp. The work of moving such an army of besiegers is no slight one. We have now built over 25 miles of breastwork, of logs and earth, filling three to four feet high, and about four feet thick, rifle pits inside and generally ditching outside. Much of this work is now behind us, and we hope will never be needed, for we build new fortifications as we go, and unless Beauregard and Bragg have heavier guns than we have they must either capitulate or evacuate. Our army has opened over 200 miles of new road, bridging streams, cleaning off the timber, corduroying swamps, &c. We have a telegraph running all around through the woods from Halleck to each army commander, disturbing no doubt, many an owl and squirrel as the lightning track goes through their nests. I shall not be surprised any day to see the railroad cars, and hear the whistle of the locomotive tearing through our camp. Such is the power of a grand army that I do not undertake to limit its executive ability, and I believe that Gen. Halleck handles his command with consummate skill. Every move tells in his favor, and no impatient carpet knight at home is half so anxious for a more rapid forward movement as Black (I speak the language of chess,) Beauregard. A checkmate of this rebellion is sure in the southwest in two more moves. Every one praises the gallant conduct of the Iowa 2d Cavalry, at the skirmish of Farmington. "Diff" will of course give you particulars. It gets the greater credit from the fact that hitherto the cavalry has done but little good in this wooden country. The health of our regiment is now pretty good. Some 200 are absent sick and wounded, and we have lost at (sic) and since the battle of Pittsburg Landing, including the killed, died of wounds and disease there contracted, an aggregate of 40 men. Our assistant Surgeon, Dr. Lloyd, of Iowa City, is a man much liked by the men, and respected by all who know him for his gentlemanly conduct and kind attention to the sick. He serves promotion. Kindness and devotion to the welfare of his men is as honorable in the surgeon as courage and fortitude in the soldier. The sacred (?) soil of Mississippi is better than that of Tennessee around Pittsburg. The forests are really magnificent, and my conviction is, that free labor, free schools, and free speech would make this wilderness blossom like the rose. We are surprised and pained to hear of the death of our chaplain, Rev. Mr. Whittlesey. He was a good, brave man. He exposed himself freely to danger at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, to aid and relieve the wounded. Lt. Col. Sanders, of the 16th Iowa, is very poor in appearance as to health but still keeps up his courage, and thinks he is getting better. So of Col. Hall, who has been sick, but is again "on duty." Ira M. Gifford is here, and we were all mightily pleased to see his smiling face among us.-Maj. Van Hosen, of the 13th, and Capt. Foster seem to be bullet proof and sickness proof. Yours,---L. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

The Daily Gazette Davenport, Iowa Wednesday Morning June 4, 1862 >From the Second Iowa Cavalry Army of the Mississippi Camp 4 Miles From Corinth, Miss. Monday, May 26, 1862 Fitz Henry Warren, Colonel of the First Iowa Cavalry, was confirmed a Brigadier General by the Senate on Thursday last. Friend Sanders: Though from the quiet that has reigned supreme through this region round-about for a few days, a superficial observer might be disposed to transpose a well remembered phrase to "all quiet near Corinth" yet the millions of loyal hearts who are anxiously awaiting the lightning flash that shall reveal the eventful result, may rest assured that the keeping of their vast interests are entrusted to those worthy the confidence reposed. Gen. Halleck is slowly yet surely encircling his wily foe within his mighty grasp; one from which, when he chooses to dictate, there can be, will be, but on choice for the poor deluded, misguided dupes here-the "Corinthians." "Skedaddling" has been the final scene in their part of the play in all the acts of the victorious army of the West. Let the curtain drop and that scene now be recorded in connection with our victory at Corinth. Possess your souls in patience; all is working smoothly, quietly and successfully for the good of the ! nation, the welfare of the troops, and the final compete success of our glorious cause. The 2d cavalry moved to this camp a week since, being now a little southeast of Farmington. The health of the men is good. The sick and wounded were sent from our last camp to Hamburg, from whence many of them have returned to St. Louis and perhaps some to Iowa. Sergt. Waterman of Co. G, and John S. Brush of Co. B, died at Hamburg and St. Louis, of wounds received in the charge of the 9th. From John Burgh, who was captured in the skirmish on the 8th and taken to Columbus, Miss, we learn that Lieut. B. F. Owen, Co. H, was a prisoner, severely wounded in the head. Burgh, with a hundred others, was released because "secesh" lacked the wherewithal to feed them. In my last I took occasion to speak disparagingly of the Chicago Times and its "army correspondent," but since seeing the Chicago Tribune of a late date detailing the immortal glories won by the "6,000 brave Illinois boys," who whipped and "drove back 30,000 rebels" on the 9th, we wish to be excused from drawing any line of distinction between the two. This army may be composed exclusively of "Illinois boys," and they may (as per Tribune) do all the fighting; but if so, "bigger" papers with abler correspondents make some awful mistakes, and these New York papers ought to know, for their men were on the ground. But alas for "Illinois boys," New York reporters don't live in Chicago. On the night of the 22d Col. Worthington* of the Iowa 5th lost his life. He was general officer of the day, and in visiting the line of sentinels got outside the line and on approaching the sentinel was shot dead, the ball passing through his head.-No blame attaches to the sentinel, as he had been fired upon that night from persons coming from the direction in which the Col. came. A week since the pickets kept up a constant firing during the day, but for the past few days all is quiet. This afternoon there was some sharp cannonading on the right of Gen. Pope's division. The Adjutant of the 10th Michigan was killed and several wounded. To-day Capt. Lundy of Co. g, was out on picket-guard; he lost two men, Corporal Wm. Smith and Daniel Ferguson. In going to water their horses, they probably got astray and were "picked up." On riding over the field where the charge of the 9th was made I found some of the horses were killed at the very mouth of their guns. Some of the missing may have been captured, as their horses went down at the cannon's mouth. The desperate but brilliant charge of the 2d Iowa cavalry, against 30,000 rebels and three batteries, on the 9th of May, will ever be remembered by the participators therein, as well as by some 6,000 Illinois boys, who will remember it as having proved to them a "saving efficacy." The line of entrenchments here are over thirteen miles long, and the line of the army longer yet; to visit from one portion or division to another is more if a circumstance than to visit from your goodly city Muscatine or Iowa City. Yesterday we had a visit from Major Purcell and to-day from Lt. Col. Sanders, Capt. Frazer, and from Ira. M. Gifford, Esq., of your city, as also from Dr. Maxwell, from whom we receive of late frequent pleasant visits. Col. Sanders had been on his back for some six weeks and is much reduced in flesh. It was the advice of physicians that he should return to Iowa to recover his health, but like a true soldier and well knowing "Iowa men" could ill be spared at these times, he has weathered the storm. He has been up now three days and is fast regaining health and strength. That he may rapidly recover and be again enabled to win laurels in our glorious cause, is the earnest wish of his brethren in arms. Until within a week past the weather had been quite warm, since which, and a day's rain, it is rather cool. To-day Co. E, Capt. Kendrick, were chosen to act as escort to Gen. Pope. They have left the regiment and are snugly ensconced at their new quarters. To-night the 2d and 3d battalions, with Col. Hatch, started off with a day's rations, perhaps to see, learn, or do something. Offering you "lack of items," in excuse for dullness. Yours, &c Diff ~~~~~~ * Col. William H. Worthington from Lee County, Iowa. ~~~~~~ Funeral of Col. Worthington The funeral of the late Colonel Worthington was attended yesterday by a large concourse of citizens. The Episcopal services were performed in the church by Rev. Mr. Jope, who preached a very pertinent and feeling sermon. After these services the procession formed in the following order: the City Rifles, the hearse, (the coffin enveloped the American Flag,) the horse of Col. Worthington, the family and friends, the officers and soldiers from the Hospital, members of the Bar, Rolla Fire company, and citizens. Arrived at the Cemetery, the remains were committed to their long resting place,--"dust to dust, earth to earth, ashes to ashes," and many tears were shed in sympathy with the bereaved family.-Gate City, 31st. The smallest baby in the world, perhaps, is now at Barnum's Museum, to be entered in the baby show. The little fellow is eight months old, and weighs one pound and seven ounces-on ounce less than he weighed when he was one month old. The child is well formed and quite healthy, but its hand and arm up to the elbow, and its foot and leg up to the knee, can be passed through a man's finger ring. Dr. J. O. Kohn, of Cincinnati, furnishes a certificate of the age, health and perfect formation of this little specimen of humanity, which is at times very lively and playful. The child is accompanied by its father and mother, and their daughter, a fine looking girl of eight years. The prize for the smallest baby is $1,000. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES