In the volunteer spirit of Cathy, Debbie, & Elaine. As my friend says, "Spread the wealth". (Actually she was talking about all the Drs. assisting at her surgery but it fits.) The City Directory listings inspired me to repeat my offer to share the Dav. CDs. I have collected them from the wonderful Davenport Public Library Special Services look-ups while researching my Collins, Rabeling, Thielvoldt, Westendorf, & Zarnts. The surname your seek MUST fit between the two I have listed. If so contact me off-line & I will give you the whole listing. My lists are: 1858-9 Talmage, Issac M. to Toms, Mrs.Weinart Herman G. to White, August 1860-1 Swart John H. to Tilden, Henry 1863-4 Quick, Thomas to Ranzow & Stoh, (John R. & Henry S.) Winnake, Henry to Yunger, Nicholas 1866 Wienecke, Henry to Wulff, Seifert & Co. 1867 Wolff, Henry C. to Young, Samuel C. Young, Walter to Zwicker, Mrs. Caroline 1868-9 Collins, Anthony to Cook, W.W. Wilson, M. E. Mrs. to Wunder, Friedrich 1870-1 Cochran, Mrs. to Congdon, I.J. Wunder, D. F. to Zwicker, C. Mrs. 1882-3 Wenzel, August to Westphal, Christ 1890-91 Quistorf, Catherine M. Mrs. to Raine, M. E. Miss 1892-3 Collins, Apoloma Miss to Comford, Josie Miss 1894-5 Wesenberg, Herman to Westphal, Anna M. Miss 1914 Zanner, M. Adelaide to Ziebarth, Alfred 1919 Collins, Hale to Collins, Wm F. 1947 Collins, Effie Mrs to Comley, Sidney B. 1949 Collignon, Frances A. to Comenitz, Benj 1953 Collins, Edw. J. to Compton, Edith M. Mrs. Jo Westendorf Banks

I have many misc pages that I have copied from various years of Davenport city directories located at the Davenport Public Library and thought I would transcribe them as I have time and share them - they will all be labeled and typed verbatim. I DO NOT have complete books in my home so please DO NOT ask for lookups. Davenport City Directory - Sept 1880 - pg 56 BUSCH WM C A, Druggist & dealer in drugs, medicines & chemicals, dye woods and dye stuffs, pure wines & liquors for medicinal purposes; all medicines warranted genuine & of the best quality; nw cor 2d & Harrison, res 1138 w 2d. Buschmann Mrs E, res 311 Ripley. Butenschoen Henry, wks H Delfs, res 1545 Union. Butenschoen James, wks H Delfs, res Union. Butler G A, clk C R I & P Ry, bds 218 Brady. Butler Miss Johanna, res 1222 Harrison. Butler Mrs A, res 104 e 16th. Buttell J, lab Cable Lumber Co. Byrne Edward, lab C R I & P Ry, res 1013 LeClaire. Byington R K, with Wm Baule, res 224 e Front. C. CABLE G W, Pres�t Cable Lumber Co, res cor 12th & Rock Island. CABLE H (J S Wylie & Co), res 306 e 11th. CABLE LUMBER CO, G W Cable Pres�t, J A Freeman Sec, manufacturers of lumber, lath, etc, cor Front & Spring. Cabel Mrs Charlotte, res 213 Ripley. Cahill John, lab C R I & P Ry, res cor High & Esplanade av. Caley Mrs M (wid J), res 110 w Locust. Cameron Chas, paper hanger John Cameron, bds 1609 Ripley. Cameron Chas F, clk W S Cameron, bds same. Cameron Edwin I, clk W S Cameron, bds same. CAMERON JAMES (Lindsay & Cameron), res 1526 Ripley. Cameron Jno, paper hangings, etc, 512 Brady, res 1609 Ripley. Cameron Richard T, clk John Cameron, bds 1609 Ripley. Cameron Wm, clk McCabe & Converse, bds St James Hotel. CAMERON W S, Dealer in Hats, Caps & Gents� Furnishing Goods, 127 e 3d, res 814 Perry. Camp John, wks Bopp & Decker, bds John Bopp. CAMP J H (Davis & Camp), res 512 e Locust. Camp Miss L M, teacher No. 9 school. Camp Mrs M J, res 104 w Locust. Camp Walter, trimmer G Woeber & Bros, res 512 e Locust. CAMPBELL C C (Shephard Vapor Gas Co) 1934 Ripley. Campbell E T, plumber & gas fitter, res 2135 Scott, cor 21st. Davenport City Directory - Sept 1880 - pg 57 CAMPBELL J D (Brown & Campbell), res cor 10th & Perry. Campbell Miss Julia A, dressmaker over 506 Brady, res same. Campbell Thomas, res cor 11th & Perry. Campbell Warham, res over 506 Brady. Cannon James W, grocer 434 Brady, res 1536 w 2d. Cannon Miss Mary, box maker, res 1530 w 2d. Cannon W R, Expressman C R I & P R Ry, res 214 w 16th. CANTWELL A W, Physician & Surgeon (reg), office over 308 Brady, res 1236 Main. Capers Miss Alice, res rear 322 e 2d. Cappelly Mrs B, dressmaker 621 Harrison, res same. Carey Geo, printer Gazette, bds cor 3d & Rock Island. Carey Mrs Margaret, res 1014 Western av. Carey Mrs. Harriet, tailoress, res 2102 Summit av. Carey Wm, lab, res over 1411 Marquette. CARL E S, cashier Citizens� Nat Bank, res 529 Main. Carlin James, lab, res 1201 Gaines. Carlin John, lab, res 1201 Gaines. Carlen Miss Bridget, res 1003 Gaines. Carleton D B, shoe mfr 2d floor, 217 Brady, res 115 e Locust. Carleton F P, mfr shoes, 2d floor, 217 Brady, res 115 e Locust. Carley Michael, lab water works, res 2001 Eddy. Carman Geo L, gen�l agt S W Pool Ass�n, res 1316 4th av. Carman John S, clk, res 1316 4th av. Carmichael B F, physician (allo), res 1302 Brady. CARMICHAEL J B (Thompson & Carmichael), res 162 Bridge av. Carmichael E, res 1302 Brady. Carmichael J H, druggist, res 1604 Main. Carmichael Joseph, attorney at law, res 1302 Brady. Carmichael W E, grocer 1201 Harrison, cor 12th, res same. CARNAHAN HUGH (Stevenson 7 Carnahan), bds 116 e 6th. Carney Miss Kittie, milliner A. Steffen, res city Rock Island. Carpenter Geo H, printer Gazette, bds 813 Swits. Carr Charles, wks F LeClaire, bds same. Carr Geo W, res 1529 w 3d. Carr W V, policeman, res 1529 w 3d. Carroll Daniel, driver Petersen & Sons, res 1014 Harrison. Carroll James, blacksmith C R I & P Ry, res 1005 LeClaire. Carroll Joseph, cashier Petersen & Sons, res 1014 Harrison. Carroll John, teamster, res 402 w 7th. Carroll Katie, waitress Davenport House, bds same. Carroll Miss Fannie, clk Petersen & Sons, res 1014 Harrison. Carroll Miss Maggie, dressmaker, res 402 w 7th. Thanks ... Lynda ------------------------------------------------ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!

Hi Scott, Although I'm not related, you have piqued my curiosity and I must ask you a couple of questions. First some background: My GGG uncle, Charles Lesslie was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1811. In 1822 he and his family emmigrated to Ontario and in 1838, as a part of the Canadian Emmigration Society movement, he came to Davenport. He and his family helped found this Society in response to the political turmoil caused by the Canadian Rebellion of 1837-1838. I am in touch with a Canadian historian who is writing about this emmigration movement, and she has asked me to be on the look out for others who emmigrated to Iowa at that time. This is just a shot in the dark, but do your Brownlie's fit this description? Coincidentally, according to the "History of Scott County, Iowa 1882 Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co." "In 1842 the Christian Church was incorporated by act of Legislature under the style of the Church of Christ, meeting in Davenport. John Owens, Richard S. Craig and *Charles Lesslie* were appointed Trustees under the act." I noticed your Brownlie's were instrumental in starting the first Christian Church in Winfield Twp. Do you suppose they knew each other? I'd appreciate any comments you might have. Regards, Elaine Rathmann | I am Jeanette "Nettie" (Brownlie) WRIGHTMAN's first cousin, thrice | removed, on my mother's Graham < Brownlie line! I have a good deal of | information on the Brownlies of Scotland>Canada>Iowa and | Scott | R. Scott Sherman | P O Box 666 | Red Bluff CA 96080-0666 | rssroots@pacbell.net | |

Another letter to Edith in Cedar Falls. Ella refers to her son Fred (Alfred Raff) and others, including Carl, who was Edith's very good friend. Muscatine July 12th, 1908 Dear Edith, I have just been taking a nap and my eyes are hardly open yet so over look all mistakes, I want to write to Fred this afternoon too so must not wait any longer. This evening we are to have an inovation in the church service and Mr. Kempton asked us all to stand by him and attend. The B.Y.P.U. and church are both combined and are to meet at Weed Park, the heat of this awful hot day would be almost unbearable in our church by night, so this plan was thought of and if a success will perhaps be used again on hot Sundays. Your letters were received but not in time, and the house was rented. The only drawback to me was being farther for you to walk to school, if I could have been satisfied on that point I would have taken it in a moment and am so sorry I did not. I thought Mr. Jackson would hold it for me until I heard from you. I feel as though I had missed the chance of my life, just the size, location and rent I have been looking for so long. It would have been awful to tear ! up and move such weather as this but we would have been so nicely fixed for next winter. I have just received since too, notice that my pension has been granted. $12.00 a month beginning the first of last May. If I had known for a certainty a day or two sooner that would have helped me decide. I saw Carl down town last evening. He had a bad cold and he was not out today. Sarah was not either, Miss Hathaway is here I think and perhaps it was too hot for them to come out. I expect Frank started for Denver last night if she did not back out on account of the heat, I think she would want to, it was awful. It is not much better today, I wore my new white dress to church and was glad I had it finished to wear. Anna Scott said it was very pretty and that I looked like a young girl of sixteen, a doubtful compliment, I am afraid the dress must be too youthful for me, but it is pretty. I had the material before you went away dident I? Flowered Swiss. I have my silk made too so am getting about sewed up. How are your clothes holding out? The Mylons came home one evening and started away again the next day, this time to Cedar Rapids. They will be home tonight or tomorrow. They did not bring Floyd back with them, he was left at his grand mother's in Ottumwa. All the little girls were present in your class today but Alida Obrien, one of the girls said her mother was sick and as she has not been for several weeks and lives quite near us I will try to call there this week. The boys have been transferred to a boys class. Mrs. Jamesons mother is here at last, she became nervous waiting for her, thought something had happened. She had gone to St. Louis to take the train for here and found her pass was made out wrong so had to go home again and wait for another. I have made a new acquaintance, Mrs. Mitchel, the Y.M.C.A. assistant sec.'s wife. She is so sweet, they are boarding at Klein's on Chestnut street. The Y.M.C.A. is to have an excursion on the river Tuesday evening. Elizabeth Jameson is selling Chautauqua tickets. I am going to get one of her, do you want one? I wonder if Fred will be here at that time, we would not get to go very much, I don't suppose he would go. Lovingly, Mama ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Background: Ella is writing to Edith who is in Cedar Falls Teachers College. In the letter, Ella refers to Frank (Frances) and Monroe Ebi, Ella's sister, Julia Sanders. Muscatine July 7th, 1908 Dear Edith, I returned from Davenport this afternoon by train, I intended coming on the boat last evening but a hard storm came up about time to start from Franks so decided to stay over another day, the Columbia would have gone down the river today but took out an excursion instead. I had a pleasant visit and was surprised to find how much improved Frank is. They have no help, Monroe and she do the work, going upstairs and doing up her hair are her greatest trials, I believe I wrote you before that Helen and family are in Denver now and that Bert and family are going to start for the same place next Saturday and Frank is going with them. If the climate agrees with her she is going to stay until Helen comes back in the fall, if not, she will come with Bert in a few weeks. Julia met me at the depot this afternoon and we had quite a little talk before train time, I tried to get her to come home with me but could not induce her. She said Al is in Moline now at work but she has not seen him yet and would not go away anywhere for fear he might come. I found two pretty post cards from you awaiting me on my return. You are very kind to remember me so well in that way, I will save them all and they will make quite an addition to your collection. I saw Mr. Jameson coming from the train, he said Mrs. J. received a card having on "Dear Mrs. Jameson" nothing more, they made out the post mark Cedar Falls, from that got an idea who it came from, do you know anything about it? One thing I write for especially tonight is in regard to a house. I have a chance to get the one George Jackson built for Bruce, he has moved down nearer his business on second street. The rent is $16 2/3. I like the location very well, it is next to Mrs. Lanes, but would you? If you teach in the Cedar street school it would make more of a walk for you. Please drop me a card right away. I promised to let him know Thursday if possible as another party is after it and our rent -day is tomorrow. Geo. K. will probably call Thursday or Friday. Lovingly, Mama Written sideways on top margin of first page: You say nothing about your health how are you and how are you sleeping. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Recap: This letter is from Ella Sanders Raff to her daughter, Edith, who is attending the Cedar Falls Teachers College. Muscatine June 28th, 1908 Dear Edith, I have been out to Hutchinson's for dinner and now it is five oclock so will have to hurry in getting a letter written you this afternoon. Everything is so nice out there, I especially enjoy the porch parlor in hot weather, and also the chicken we had for dinner and Rickie's good bread. I have been very glad to get your letters and also the cards you have sent, did you get a couple of post cards I sent? I have such a pretty one of an Angora cat which I am going to send Fred, I will not have time to write him a letter today and wish to thank him for a letter of a day or two ago in which were enclosed five brand new one dollar bills to buy ice cream sodas to cool me off this hot weather, he said. Have you not received postcards from him? I sent him your address which he asked me for so that he could send you some. I am glad you are enjoying your self so well and that your surroundings are so pleasant. I would like to see the place and how you are situated. Have you not though! t out by this time what the hieroglyphic on the postal meant? I dident want any one else to know but thought you would perhaps you dident recognize it as an x which it was intended for, meaning a ten dollar bill, there was only one left in the box, so unless you took $60.00 with you instead of $50.00, there is one missing, I cannot account for it in any other way, can you? I will not need send you any more paper clippings if you get the paper itself you will have all the news. I have been sewing some this week as much as I could for the heat, although the latter part of the week was not so bad, the skirts of my silk dress and the white one are finished but not the waists. Monday evening I went to hear Bishop Quayle at the Tabernacle, he was fine, and Wednesday evening to hear Charles Butter, that was very good too, besides his singing and beautiful playing by his accompanist, on the violin, he produced on a graphophone records of songs sung by himself and Mr. Fischer and others, one of the revival songs sung by a choir of 500 voices at Seranton, Pa, where Mr. Sunday was last and also one of a message from Mr. Sunday himself to the Muscatine people, that was next best thing to having him here, for his voice and pronunciation of words was perfectly natural. Wednesday afternoon I attended the laying of the cornerstone of the new post office, you can see an account for that in the paper I expect. Friday we had an all day society at the church to finish up the work on hand and disband for the summer. Next Wednesday the ladies are to go out to Mrs. Lewis to celebrate her 83rd birthday. Walter Hine and Miss Mildred Peters were married here at Hines on Tuesday eve and left that same eve. She is an orphan and was raised a catholic by an aunt, but is a Baptist now as she was baptized at our church last Sunday evening. They are to make their home in Chicago he is a practising dentist there. My paper is coming to an end and so I will end this. Lovingly, Mama ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Subj: {not a subscriber} 1873 City Directory - pages 68 & 69 Date: 07/12/2002 10:21:18 AM Central Daylight Time From: <A HREF="mailto:ljpaxton@excite.com">ljpaxton@excite.com</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com">IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com</A> Sent from the Internet (Details) I have many misc pages that I have copied from various years of Davenport city directories located at the Davenport Public Library and thought I would transcribe them as I have time and share them - they will all be labeled and typed verbatim. I DO NOT have complete books in my home so please DO NOT ask for lookups. 1873 Davenport City Directory - pg 68 Bennett, A.H. (mayor), attorney at law; res Eleventh ns 2 e Rock Island. Bennett Chas., att’y at law, bds Eleventh ns 2 e Rock Island. Bennett Chas. P., bkkpr, 23 and 25 W. Second; bds Fourth ss 1 w Iowa. Bennett E.S., asst bkkpr, 23 and 25 W. Second; bds Clay ns 2 w Main. Bennett James, blacksmith, res Tenth sw cor Scott. Bennett Patrick, stone cutter, bds Sixth ne cor Rock Island. Bennett William E., mason bds Thirteenth 2 w Bridge av (Shaw’s addition). Bennett William H., mason, res Thirteenth 2 w Bridge av (Shaw’s addition). Bennett Wm. O., commercial traveler, res Clay ns 2 e Main. Bennett H.H., Judge Circuit Court, res Charlotte ss 2 w Oneida av. Benson Wm. C., railroad conductor, bds Charlotte ss 2 w Oneida av. Benthin Ferdinand, tailor, bds 77 W. Second. Bentley Chas. H., mason, res Farnam es 4 s Locust. Bentler Frank, carpenter, res Sixth ss 8 w De Soto. Bentler John, lab, res Sixth ss 2 w De Soto. BENTON RICHARD, livery, sale, and exchange stable, Rock Island se cor Third; res Third ns 2 w Pine. BERG HENRY, dealer in muzzle & breech-loading shot guns, rifles, pistols, & sporting apparatus, brass & paper shells for breech-loading guns, pistol & rifle cartridges, caps, powder, shot, lead, &c., Third ne cor Harrison; res same. Berg, William, clerk, res Fourth ns 2 e Western av. Berrian William, lab, bds Brady sw cor Fourth, n Locust. Bergel Juliana, widow, res Third ns 3 e Division. Bergen Michael, machinist, res Grove ws 4 n Locust. Berger, Christ., teamster, Third ns 5 w Western av. BERGERT FRITZ, livery, feed, sale and exchange stable, 147 W. Second; res same. Bergert Henry, at livery, Second ss 5 e Western av; res 6 e Western av. Bergert J.C., at livery Second ss 5 e Western av; bds 6 e Western av. Bergfeldt Fritz, saloon, 93 W second. Berner Friedrich, res Third ss 4 e Brown, upstairs. Berry Richard, lab, res Ripley se cor Seventeeth. 1873 Davenport City Directory - pg 69 Berryhill John H., res Brady es 2 n Sixth. BERWALD EDWARD, books stationery, German circulating library, news depot and European exchange & passage agency, 105 W. Second; res Second ns 3 w Taylor. Berward J.G., clerk, bds Second ns 5 e Fillmore. Best Fritz, lab, res Fifth ss 2 e Howell. Best Thomas, boiler maker, res Le Claire se cor Tenth. Bettesworth Jane, teacher in public school No. 3; bds 8th ne cor Warren. Bettesworth Mary, widow, res Eighth ne cor Warren. Bettesworth Y. Miss, German teacher, res Eighth ne cor Warren. Betz Philip, shoemaker, shop 61 Harrison; res Second ns 4 w Main. Beuk Claus H., surveyor, res Harrison ws 3 n Eleventh. Bevard William, baggageman, res Second ss 6 w Mill. Bevgstrom Nels, shoemaker, res Harrison es 2 s Seventh. Beyer Liza, widow, res Fourth ns 2 w Margquette. Bicher Charles, lab, res Sixth sw cor Vine. Biehms Heinrich, lab, Third ns 4 e Division. Bielenberg Jacob, cigar maker, shop Rock Island, ws 6 n Front; res same. Bielenberg Claus, farmer, res 76 W Second. Biguhl Chris., lab, res Second ns 5 e Division. BILLER LEONHARD, dry goods and notion store, Third ns 3 w Myrtle; res same. Billips Fred, blacksmith, res Spring nw cor Fourth. Bills H.H. traveling salesman, 23 and 25 W. Second; bds Burtis House. Bills John C., attorney, bds Sixth ns 2 w Rock Island. BILLS & BLOCK (J.C.B. & H.B.), attorneys at law, 44 Main. Billon A.C., watchmaker & engraver, Viele’s Building, over Ballord’s drug store; res Brady es 2 n 13th. Binder & Schlapp (W.B.&P.H.S.), Vicksburg Saloon, 32 e Second, and Second ne cor Harrison. Binder Wm. (B & Schlapp), res Harrison ne cor Second. Biodine J.C., machinist, bds Scott House, Front nw cor Harrison. Bird M.E. teamster, res Laurel ns 2 e Farnam. Bird Wm., runner for Newcomb House; bds same. Bishop L. Mrs., seamstress, res Fourth ss 2 w Main. Thanks ... Lynda 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

Hugo Moeller Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Moeller, Harder, Wehling, Stockwell, Hass, Wulf. Hugo Moeller, city clerk of Davenport and one of the rising young men of this city, demonstrates in his political career that there are certain men who are bound to rise above their fellows through energy and mastery of detail. He was born in this city, January 10, 1880, a son of John F. and Mary (Harder) Moeller. The father came to Davenport in 1863 from Germany, his native land, and after being engaged in several lines commenced manufacturing paper and cigar boxes. His wife came to Davenport with her father in the early '50s, having been born in Germany. Six children were born to them: Minnie, now Mrs. Wehling; Henry; Tillie, now Mrs. Stockwell; Hugo; Hannah, the deceased wife of Walter Hass, and Walter, also deceased. Hugo Moeller was educated in the public schools, graduating from the high school in 1897. After being engaged in various kinds of work, he took a commercial course in Brown's Business College. For three years thereafter he was an agent of the Corn Products Refining Company, and worked hard to serve his house. A strong democrat, Mr. Moeller has always given his party a considerable portion of his time and was rewarded by election to the office of city clerk in 1906 and has been continuously reelected. He is an excellent official, obliging, courteous and hard-working, and the people of the city feel that no better man could be found to fill the responsible office. In 1905 Mr. Moeller was married to Emelia Wulf, a daughter of Herman Wulf. Mr. Moeller belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the O. O. O., and is very popular in them all. Still in the very prime of his young manhood, with years of usefulness stretching out before him, the idol of his party locally brilliant things are prophesied of this representative son of Davenport. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

R. H. Harned Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Harned, Von Maur, Metcalf, Pursel, Reeder. A man of well balanced capacities and powers, his strong character and capabilities inspiring confidence in others, the story of the life of R. H. Harned is one of orderly progression. He is preeminently a man of business sense, easily avoiding the mistakes and disasters which come to those who, though possessing remarkable faculties in some respects, are liable to erratic movements that result in unwarranted risks and failure. His course has been one which has stood the test of time and of public approval and as senior partner of the firm of Harned and Von Maur he stands as one of the most prominent representatives of commercial interests in Davenport. H was born at Shickshinny, Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, October 30, 1864, a son of Clark and Isabella T. (Metcalf) Harned the former a native of Shickshinny and the latter of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. After attending the public schools, in which he mastered the fundamental principles of education, R. H. Harned continued h! is studies in the Wyoming Seminary and Commercial College and made his initial step in the business world by entering the employ of Fowler, Dick & Walker, dry-goods merchants of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, under whose direction he became acquainted with the dry-goods trade. He remained with that firm until 1887, when he entered into partnership with C. J. Von Maur and E. C. Pursel under the firm style of Harned, Pursel & Von Maur, coming to Davenport in that year on the 2d of April. They located at the southwest corner of Second and Brady streets and prospered from the beginning, enjoying a constantly increasing trade. In 1889, upon the death of Mr. Pursel, the style of the firm became Harned & Von Maur, which has since been continued. The original store was modest in its beginning but the energy, ability and character of the young men told and the enterprise developed along substantial lines, the growth of the business at last necessitating the erection of a new building fo! r its accommodation. In 1898 the business was incorporated under the firm style of Harned & Von Maur. They remained in the original location until 1899, when a lot was purchased at the southeast corner of Harrison and Second streets and their present magnificent building was erected there. They have today one of the finest, best arranged and most modernly equipped stores in the state. The building has a frontage of eighty-six feet, is one hundred and fifty feet deep and has three stories with basement. It is equipped with a power and electric plant and the fittings of the store are most modern and attractive, including a pneumatic cash system and every convenience and facility for the conduct of a first-class department store. In 1906 it was necessary to lease a building to serve as an annex in which to store the reserve stock in order that their third floor might be utilized for retail purposes. Something of the growth of the business is indicated in that when it was establ! ished, on the 2d of April, 1887, they occupied a small store twenty by seventy-five feet. At the end of six months it was necessary to double their space and similar additions were made during the succeeding eighteen months. In 1892 an addition was made to the block, doubling the space which they then occupied and after seven years they removed to their present quarters. Thus from a modest beginning in a little corner shop this establishment has grown with the passing years, its magnificent success being due to the tireless energy, undaunted enterprise and reliable business methods of the partners, who enjoy the public confidence in an unusual degree. The simile of the acorn and the oak is especially applicable to this business, the tree weathering all financial storms, activity and commercial integrity constituting its roots, which have spread out and taken firm hold in the soil of public confidence and public opinion. In 1899 Mr. Harned was married to Miss Mary Reeder, a native of Bordentown, New Jersey. They have two daughters, Eleanor M. and Louise I. The family residence is a splendid home on Mississippi avenue, attractive by reason of its hospitality as well as its tasteful furnishings. Mr. Harned is a member of the Golf and Outing Clubs and also the Commercial Club of Davenport. He is also greatly interested in church and philanthropic work and is now serving as a trustee and ruling elder in the First Presbyterian church, in which he has long held membership. He is also connected with the Young Men's Christian Association and is a cooperant factor in various lines of activity expressive of the recognition of the brotherhood of man and the Fatherhood of God. He stand today in his mature years a strong man, strong in his balanced mentally and physically, he has never feared to venture where favoring opportunity has presented, and his judgment and even-paced energy have carried him for! ward to the goal of success. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Alexander W. Brownlie 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 Alexander W. Brownlie 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: Brownlie, Neil, McCosh, Van Patten, Fluke, Thompson, Calderwood, Fleming. Alexander W. Brownlie needs no introduction to the readers of this volume, for he has made his home within the borders of Scott county for more than three score years and ten, having been brought here by his parents when in the second year of his age. He was successfully engaged in farming and stockraising throughout his active business career but is living largely retired at the present time, enjoying the fruits of his former toil in well earned ease. His birth occurred in Canada on the 22d of May, 1837, his parents being James and Ritchie (Walker) Brownlie, both of whom were natives of Scotland. The father was born on the 26th of November, 1807, and the mother's birth occurred in the year 1810. They were married in Canada and remained residents of that country until 1838, when the family home was established in Scott county, Iowa, the father coming here a few months prior to the arrival of his wife and three children. James Brownlie took up a timber claim at Long Grove, w! hich place at that time boasted only one shanty. He constructed a sod house or dugout and after residing therein for a year built what was considered a commodious log house in those days. In 1851 the primitive structure was replaced by another residence, which is still standing. James Brownlie accumulated about four hundred acres of land and devoted his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits throughout his entire business career, bringing his fields under a high state of cultivation and improvement. He held various positions of public trust and responsibility and was one of the six men (all Brownlie by name) who organized the Christian church at Long Grove, in 1839. Preaching services were conducted in his home from 1839 until 1846, when a log church was erected, and he served as an elder until his demise. This church is the oldest in Scott county. Mr. Brownlie was called to his final rest in 1893 and the community thus lost one of its worthy pioneer settlers who! se labors had proved a important element in the work of early development and upbuilding. His wife passed away in 1889. Their children were six in number, as follows: Jane, who id deceased, as is also her husband, James Neil; Mrs. Isabelle McCosh, who has likewise passed away; Alexander of this review; Catherine, the deceased wife of John Fluke, of Grinnell, Iowa; Andrew, who has also been called to his final rest; an Robert, who is a resident of Long Grove. Alexander W. Brownlie began his education under the preceptorship of his parents, as there were still no schools in the pioneer community. When he was about ten years of age a little "temple of learning" was established at Long Grove with Phillip Van Patten as instructor, and there he pursued his studies for a time. He remained under the parental roof until he was married and then purchased and located upon a tract of one hundred and sixty acres near Long Grove. Part of the land was broken and after the remainder had been made ready for farming purposes he erected a dwelling and there carried on his agricultural interests for about twelve years. On the expiration of that period he took up his abode on another farm of one hundred and thirty acres a little nearer Long Grove and, disposing of his original property soon afterward, was actively engaged in its operation for a great many years. In 1876 he became interested in the live stock business in association with his brothe! r Robert and they carried on their operations in this connection for about a third of a century, making a specialty of shorthorn cattle, Poland China hogs and Percheran horses. He is still engaged in the live stock business to some extent but is living largely retired at the present time, making his home at No. 501 Kirkwood avenue in Davenport. He is one of the stockholders in the Stockmen's Bank at Long Grove, which he assisted in organizing in May 1907. On the 22d of January, 1862, Mr. Brownlie was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, who was born in England on the 22d of January, 1841, and who in 1844 was brought to Scott county by her parents, the Hon. Hugh M. and Jane Thompson. Her father represented this district in the state legislature for a great many years and was also the president and manager of the Iowa Agricultural College. Mr. and Mrs. Brownlie became the parents of four children. Sarah, the eldest, wedded M. H. Calderwood, of Davenport, and is now the mother of seven children, namely: Ethel, Blanche; Errett and Almeta, twins; Helen; Dwight; and Ruth. William, the cashier of the Citizens First Bank of Davenport, wedded Miss Mary E. Fleming, by whom he has one child, Aline. Annie, who gave her hand in marriage to John Neil, of Cherokee, Iowa, now has four children: Iola, Jennie, Laverne and Bernice. Andrew Brownlie is deceased. Mrs. Elizabeth Brownlie, the wife and mother, was called to her final rest! in the year 1874. Mr. Brownlie is a lifelong member of the Christian church at Long Grove and has always held official position therein, having continuously served as trustee since its incorporation and as elder and Sunday school superintendent for about thirty years. He has spent practically his entire life in this county and is therefore familiar with its development from pioneer times down to the present, having aided in the arduous toil which brought about the wonderful transformation that is everywhere apparent in this part of the state. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

John W. Crowley Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Crowley, Smith, Diehn, Keuhl. Beginning at the lowest round of the ladder, but by his own splendid efforts advancing steadily, with no retrograde movement in the whole course of his career, a glance at the life of J. W. Crowley, president of the People's Construction Company, can not be otherwise than inspiring. He was born July 26, 1865, in Arena, Wisconsin, his parents being Thomas and Bridget (Smith) Crowley. The father was a native of Ireland and upon coming to the United States located in New Jersey. Attracted by the report of opportunity of the west he came to the Mississippi valley and for some time found employment on the construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. He also mad a venture at agricultural work, but eventually took up the railway construction again. His health failed him in his later years and he lived retired at his home until his death. Our subject's mother is still living at the age of eighty-two years. J. W. Crowley received a common-school education and at he age of sixteen entered the arena of life as a wage earner. He had the advantage of at first working under his father's direction and during two winter seasons he clerked in a store. A cousin engaged in railway work next gave him employment, and then for a while he was a traveling salesman for a publishing company. After another season on the pay roll of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, he secured a position, in 1887, with the Flynn & Williams Construction Company, which was operating a large tract of land near Arena, Wisconsin. When this company changed the scene of its activities to Iowa where laying work and continued in this capacity for two years. In 1889 he assumed a similar position with another railway company operating in Missouri and Illinois. When the work of double tracking the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific was undertaken, Mr. Crowley was offered a responsible position which necessitate! d his removal to Buffalo, Iowa, and in course of time he was transferred to the bridge department. Not impeded by fear of change he next assumed a position in the Eagle Manufacturing Company. In 1896 he was made superintendent of construction in the steel department of a large factory located in Moline, Illinois. Mr. Crowley's association with the city of Davenport began in 1897, when he was employed by the board of local improvements as inspector of construction. HE held this position for two seasons and then removed to Kansas City, Kansas, where for some time he superintended various construction enterprises. He returned to Davenport and the city again secured his services as inspector of construction. His splendid executive ability and sound judgment having become widely recognized, the Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway offered him the position of superintendent of construction and bridge of work, which he held until 1900. During the following year he filled a similar position with the Flick& Johnson Company and then organized the Crowley & Diehn Construction Company, Mr. Crowley assuming the office of president. This concern was reorganized in April 1902, as the People's Construction Company, with Mr. Crowley still at the head, and taking everything into consideratio! n, it is not astonishing that it has taken its place among Davenport's leading industries. On May 30, 1900, Mr. Crowley was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Keuhl, who is of German parentage. They have a fine family of five children. Helen G., at home; Walter L., who attends St. Ambrose's College, as does Raymond J.; Frances R. in school; and Emmett A., the youngest in the family. Mr. Crowley and his family are communicants of the Catholic church. He is identified with numerous orders, in all of which he enjoys prominence and popularity. These fraternal relations extend to the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Hiberians, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Woodmen of the World, and the Knights of Father Matthew, a temperance society. Not taking into account Mr. Crowley's success in his relations, both social and fraternal, Davenport is to be congratulated upon her possession of a citizen who contributes so materially to her high standing in the industrial world. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Edward K. Ward Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Ward, Taylor, Crocker. Edward K. Ward, United States veterinary inspector, with offices in Davenport, was born in Guilford, Indiana, August 6 1864, his parents being Isaac B. and Emma (Taylor) Ward. He spent his early years in the Hoosier state and took advantage of her public-school opportunities. Later the citizens of his native town recommended him for the office of postmaster, in which capacity he rendered efficient service, and, known to be a stanch champion of the cause of education, he was also made school director. At the age of twenty-nine, Mr. Ward entered the veterinary college at Toronto, Canada, with the idea of more thoroughly fitting himself for his life work and after taking the full course secured his degree. Thus equipped he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he engaged for a time in the practice of his profession, and then further satisfied his educational ambitions by taking a post-graduate course in the Columbian Correspondence School of Washington, D. C. Soon afterward he removed to Chicago and entered the government service as assistant veterinary inspector. After passing some time there, he returned t Cincinnati and became assistant to the chief inspector. His next step was to come to Davenport, where he accepted his present important and responsible position as United States veterinary inspector, and where the associations formed by him have been sufficiently pleasant to warrant his expectation of remaining here permanently. The marriage of Mr. Ward and Miss Pearl Crocker, a young woman of his native state, was celebrated June 26, 1889. They have four children: Ama E., Pierman C., Erdine and Carl. The social is a pleasant ingredient in the composition of Mr. Ward's nature, and he enjoys membership in the Masonic body and in an organization known as the Grotto. He is to a great extent a self-made man, never satisfied with mediocrity, and a worthy citizen whose high aims are not confined to his profession but extend to every relation of life. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Beverley Teague........ I am Jeanette "Nettie" (Brownlie) WRIGHTMAN's first cousin, thrice removed, on my mother's Graham < Brownlie line! I have a good deal of information on the Brownlies of Scotland>Canada>Iowa and unfortunately little data on the WRIGHTMAN side of the equation. I would like to share what I have in exchange for what you can add to the picture. Also I have access to other family researchers who may not have seen your query on the [IASCOTT] board site. Will be glad to send you snail-mail [not too handy with electronic transfers] a Family Group Sheet with notes and sources for William and Christian{Christiana}(Miller) BROWNLIE, of whom, Jeanette "Nettie" was their ninth of ten children and last of their six daughters. Will also send a FGS for Nettie and George W. WRIGHTMAN, for I only have noted one child, William WRIGHTMAN, b. unknown date in Long Grove, Scott, IA ~ already you've e-mailed more information obviously on the Wrightmans. Ironic twist ~ two of Nettie's sisters, Christian {Christiana} and Margaret married Samuel ALVORD and William DUNCAN and the two couples came in 1875 to Red Bluff, California to found the Christian Church here, in the town where my wife's family came in 1860, and where we've lived since 1991! ~ a previously unknown genealogical story until about 5 years ago. Looking forward to sharing with you what I have and will appreciate getting your snail-mail address ~ and some patience, as our current 112-115 heat spell is not conducive to much activity + vacations + I'm recently employed as the county's reference librarian, having just "unretired" for the 3rd time. Cheers! Scott R. Scott Sherman P O Box 666 Red Bluff CA 96080-0666 rssroots@pacbell.net

14.  "Dr. Delia S. Irish, a native of the state of New York, was the first lady member of the Scott County, as also of the Iowa State Medical Society.  She was a graduate of the Woman's Medical College of Philadelphia and joined the county society here in 1873, remaining an honored and active member until her death from consumption in 1878, at the age of thirty-six.  Quiet, industrious and determined, 'she was a woman of culture and refinement who commanded the admiration and esteem of all who knew her.' 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

13.  "Dr. James McCortney, a graduate of the Western Reserve Medical college in 1853, was admitted to membership in the Scott County Medical society early in 1857, having come to Davenport the preceding fall.  Born in Pennsylvania, September 8, 1825, he died in Chicago on the anniversary of his birth, 1904.  Dr. McCortney was for many years the principal Catholic physician of the city and enjoyed an extensive practice, which he relinquished, owing to failing health, only a few months before his death.  He was one of the surgeons attending the prisoners on the island during the war and later held the office of coroner for an extended period. 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

12.  "Dr. Thomas John Iles was born at Covington, Kentucky, March 17, 1811.  He was a graduate of Transylvania college, Louisville, and came to Davenport in April, 1862, having practiced previously at Midway, Woodford county, Kentucky.  Dr. Iles had owned slaves but, being a republican and opposed to secession, he freed them and came north.  In the fall of 1862 he was appointed by President Lincoln head surgeon on the island, with Dr. Farquharson as his assistant.  His membership in the Scott County society dates from 1864.  He was a thirty-second degree Mason and was universally esteemed and respected among his fellow citizens for more than a quarter of a century when he died here October 27, 1888. 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

11.  "Dr. William A. Hosford was born in Litchfield,  Connecticut, May 15, 1819, and died here September 8, 1874.  He graduated at the Albany Medical college in 1846 and came to Davenport in 1857.  Kindly and retiring, he had yet built up a large practice when, in 1870, his health failing, he engaged in the hardware trade, being associated with his son-in-law, James R. Nutting. 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

10.  "Dr. John Waterman Harris Baker, one of those who attended the called meeting preliminary to the organization of the Scott County Medical society, was born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, August 21, 1821.  He graduated from Dartmouth Medical college, in 1842, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes being one of the professors whose lectures he attended.  Practicing successfully in New England until 1853, he contracted the gold fever and migrated to California, opening an office at Moquelumne Hill, Calaveras county.  Being burnt out in 1855, he returned to his eastern home; but soon turned west again, exploring for a location.  Pleased with Davenport he opened an office here in November, 1855, and from that time on to his death, on April 7th of the present year (1905), he was an active and successful physician here, one especially loved and trusted.  Dr. Baker was commissioned assistant surgeon and served for a time in the military hospital at Camp McClellan.  He was prominent in the state as well as in the county society, serving as president of the former in 1866.  He was in actual practice for over sixty years, and was ever the friend of the upright and the foe of the fraudulent, to the extent of his ability. 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. Surnames: Wrightman & Brownlie Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yl.2ADE/2332 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the George Wrightman and Wife's name Nettie or Netta Brownlie b Iowa They Marrired Scott Co. Davenport Iowa They were married Aug 31, 1871 They had four children that we know of. William Brownlee Wrightman Born Aug 17, 1872 born Davenport, IA Roy Neal Wrightman b March 3, 1889 in NM. Roy had one daughter Hazel C. b abt 1915 who married an Adams Floyd Wrigthman b abt 1888 Floyd had two sons and lived most of his life in NY state Hazel Wrightman b unknown. Family said that Hazel lived in Canada I can't find anything on this family other then census that they were there.If you have any connection to this family Please contact me at gicbevt@aol.com

Background: Letter written by Ella Sanders Raff to daughter who is attending Cedar FallsTeachers College. Muscatine Aug. 23, 1907 Dear Edith, On arriving home last evening from our excursion to Davenport I found three postcards from you and a letter from Fred to you awaiting me, of course I was much pleased at receiving the cards, to know that you think of me if you are so busy all the time. The letter I was strongly tempted to open, being a long while to wait until you get home, but I dident, it is bulky as though having a bracelet or some such thing in it. I sent your skirt off this morning and hope you will get it in time, could have sent it yesterday if I had been home when the card came. Your welcome letter reached me this morning, I wondered what could have happened to your skirt-that you wanted another one. It was explained in that. I am very glad to hear you are enjoying yourself so much, it must be delightful there. I will enclose the money you wished sent. $5.00 in this letter. We had a beautiful day and a pleasant time on our excursion, there was not as large a crowd as usual bout five hundred, the J. S. can easily carry twice that number. The Baptists were conspicuous by their absence, comparitively few were aboard. I met Mr. Hutchinson just after the boat started looking for a Baptist man, Mr. Jameson was about the only other one and he had to help take care of the baby. Mr. Hine intended going to help Mr. H. but Mrs. Hine is very sick and he couldent. Mr. H. said we would clear expenses which is gratifying to know. The boat reached Dav. About one oclock and did not start back until six so it gave us a good long time there. The Jameson's, Sarah Hawley and I made a little party together. Carl dident go after all, he had to work part of the day and then he was going over home to spend his vacation of a week. We ate our dinner and supper on the boat, we had our own provisions with us, only buying coffee. The rest of the party went to Black Hawk, I ! went to Frank's. She was expecting me as I had written her, and was down stairs on the couch, she seemed brighter and more like herself but I could see very little improvement otherwise in her condition. She has changed house keepers, somewhat for the better but this one is not either what she ought to have. Helen is home. She and the children came over to Franks and then down to the boat with me. She liked it very much in Denver, so does Earl, they were there most of the time they were away and he has gone there again. Julia came down to the boat to see me a short time before it started back. She has been sick and looks badly. Cherry's baby, Dorothy lived only until Tuesday, it seemed too bad it could not have been saved, it was one of the prettiest little babies I ever saw, had thick curly brown hair. Mrs. C. is improving and they think will get well. I enclose a clipping this time which may interest you and Anna if you have not already heard of it. I must close this so as to mail it tonight. Lovingly, Mama Additional writing on the first page in the top margin: "Let me know when I can look for you home. Gertrude McNutt is in Davenport attending a house party of little girls at Lafferty's. ~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES