Would anyone have knowledge of a Catholic boarding school in Johnson, Scott or Linn counties say in the early 1920's and on up? I'm sorry that I have such sketchy information and wish I could give you more. I know that my mother was in a Catholic boarding school when she was 13 which would have been 1926. It was not the Annie Wittenmeyer Home because I remember her talking about the nuns. Any help with this would be appreciated or maybe someone could point me in the direction I should be looking. Thank you. Donna --

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rhea Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yl.2ADE/2215.1 Message Board Post: Becky: I am helping the great-grand-daughter of James Harris Rhea (Rev. J. H. Rhea) or trying to help find info on her family. She is now 90, so need to proceed. Her grand-father was Pleasant Brice Rhea b 1854 older brother of Graham. Do you have the other children, etc.? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Do you have the book "Thirty Years in Arkansaw and Other Lectures" byy Rev. J. H. Rhea 1896.? An interesting reading, but gives no family names or dates. It's been awhile since you posted your message, so hope you are still working on this family. Jacque

John Bruhn 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 John Bruhn 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: Bruhn, Jansen, Hannemann, Hansen, Graham, Lohmann, Sellen, Eckhardt, Kardel. A life of industry, crowned with success, enabled John Bruhn to spend hi last years in honorable retirement, enjoying the fruits of his former toil. He was indeed a self-made man and in his youth met many hardships and difficulties, but gradually he worked his way up until he won prosperity as the reward of his diligence. He was born at Lütjenburg, Holstein, Germany, in 1827, and in early life learned the butcher's trade. He was twenty-one years of age when in 1848 he joined the army, serving as a soldier throughout the Schleswig-Holstein war against Denmark. In 1852 he determined to come to America and left Hamburg in a sailing vessel, which reached New Orleans after a voyage of thirteen weeks. In company with several traveling companions he went up the Mississippi river to St. Louis, and as he had no money began looking for employment. He did not succeed in his search for work there and so went to Bunker Hill with a country-man, Louis Jansen, who was likewise a butcher by! trade and who had a brother who was engaged in the tailoring business in Bunker Hill. The two young men eagerly accepted any work which they could secure. They worked on farms, on the railroad and also as bricklayers' helpers. Their wages were very small-not more than fifty cents a day. At the end of two weeks their fingers were so sore that they were compelled to give up work for a time. When they did somewhat recuperate, a prominent Scotchman of Bunker Hill, who was hostile to the resident Irish butcher, asked them if they would not establish a butcher shop there. They said they would like to, but did not have the necessary money, so the Scotchman supplied them with capital, a horse and wagon and equipped a small shop for them, so that the new business was begun. It was in June, 1853 that they opened their shop and they remained together until November, making quite a little money. In the latter month Mr. Jansen came to Davenport with four hundred dollars, while Mr. Bruhn! remained at Bunker Hill until January, 1854. He then came to Davenport at the request of Mr. Jansen, who had secured employment with Christian Hannemann, an uncle of Louis and Charles Hansen. Mr. Bruhn and Mr. Jansen bought out the business of Mr. Hannemann, and were so successful in its conduct that in 1855 Mr. Jansen sailed for Germany with four thousand dollars. Mr. Bruhn, then left alone, discontinued the butchering business and began buying hogs for Mr. Graham and was becoming prosperous when Mr. Graham failed. Mr. Bruhn, with two other men, had signed a note of twenty-eight thousand dollars for his employer and when Mr. Graham went into bankruptcy all of Mr. Bruhn's hard earned saving were taken to meet the note. In 1857 Mr. Jansen returned to America, for Germany was no longer to his liking. He had already expended half of his capital, but with the remainder he and Mr. Bruhn again established themselves in the butchering business with renewed zeal. They prospered and in 1858 went to California, but times were bad and they remained in the Golden state only about six months. On returning to Davenport, Mr. Bruhn became associated with two Americans in the live-stock business, shipping to Chicago, but the undertaking was unsuccessful and at the end of a year he had lost nearly all of his capital of five thousand dollars. This was i! n 1860. In the fall of that year Mr. Bruhn mad the acquaintance of the young lady, Miss Maria Lohmann, who became his wife on the 19th of April, 1861. At that time he had no more money than was necessary to begin housekeeping. However, he had the friendship of a Mr. Sellen, who established Mr. Bruhn in the butchering business again. And hence again he started in that line with Diedrich Eckhardt as his partner. They soon had a liberal patronage and became prosperous. After about two years Mr. Bruhn disposed of his interest to Mr. Jansen and turned his attention to the live-stock business, making shipments to Chicago. In 1864 he purchased a house on Third street, near the Turner hall, and took up his abode there in May, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Bruhn at that time had two children and four were added to the family while they maintained their residence on Third street. In 1874 they removed to the Bluff, where until 1896 they occupied a large dwelling. During that period their four daughters ! were married and the sons removed to the west. The decade between 1880 and 1890 was devoted by Mr. Bruhn to dealing in farm lands, and purchasing a farm for himself on Mud creek, he there engaged in feeding stock during the winter seasons. In May he led the cattle out to pasture and in the following fall shipped them to Chicago. The farm, comprising two hundred acres, he sold to W. Kardel in 1893, and during the remainder of his life lived practically retired. Mr. and Mrs. Bruhn traveled life's journey happily together for forty-six years, their mutual love and confidence increasing as time went by. Mr. Bruhn had reached his eightieth year when he was called to his final rest and a life of usefulness and activity was thus ended, when, in 1907 he passed away. He never had occasion to regret his determination to seek a home in the new world, for here he found the opportunities which were offered and in their improvement he worked his way upward. In all of his business affairs he was thoroughly reliable and in his social relations manifested the sterling qualities of the true gentleman. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Ferdinand Wolf Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Wolf, Buck, Kettleson, Muller. Ferdinand Wolf, deceased, was at one time well known among the resident farmers of Scott County and, in fact, was a native son of the county, his birth having occurred in Butler township, on the 18th of February, 1869. His parents were Asmus and Catherine (Buck) Wolf, of whom mention is made on another page of this volume. He was a pupil in the district schools during his boyhood days and he remained upon the home farm until his marriage, aiding in the work of field and meadow as the years went by and thus gaining practical knowledge of the business which he decided to make his life work. At the time of his marriage he began farming on his own account on a tract of land owned by his father-in-law in Butler township. There he lived for five years. On the expiration of that period he purchased the farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Butler township upon which his widow now resides and one hundred and sixty acres adjoining the homestead. He made all the improvements upon th! e place. He cultivated his fields according to the most modern and progressive methods and years after yard carried on the farm work in such a practical and progressive manner that substantial success crowned his efforts. It was on the 16th of March, 1894, that Mr. Wolf was married to Miss Alvina Muller, a daughter of Ernest and Christina (Kettleson) Muller. Mrs. Wolf was born in Butler township and her parents were both natives of Germany. Her father, who was born in Westphalia, came to the United States at the age of seventeen years with his mother. They first settled in Ohio and later came to Iowa, taking up their abode at LeClaire. Mr. Muller was a carpenter by trade and followed that pursuit for some time, but later turned his attention to farming. The first land he bought was in Butler township and from time to time he added to his original holdings until he had about six hundred and ninety acres in Butler township on the homestead. He was a man of good business ability and sound judgment, and the careful manner in which he controlled his farming interests enabled him to become one of the large landowners of the community. He filled the office of justice of the peace for a number of ye! ars and his decisions were always strictly fair and impartial. In 1874 he was elected on the republican ticket to the house of representatives and filled that position for three terms to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. He lived retired on his farm for a number of years prior to his death, which occurred in retired on his farm for a number of years prior to his death, which occurred in 1899, his remains being interred in Fairview Cemetery. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Wolf were born five children: Malitta, who was born November 24, 1897, and died when about seventeen years of age and settled near Dixon, Iowa. She died in 1898 and her remains were also interred in the Fairview cemetery. The death of the husband and father occurred on the 3d of September, 1909, and his remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. He had served as school director for three years and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. While his time and attention were largely devoted to his farming interests, he yet advocated progress in all matters of citizenship and endorsed all practical methods for the benefit of the county. He had wide acquaintance in the township in which he lived and his many good qualities won him the esteem and high regard of a large circle of friends as well as the love of his own family. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

H. H. Boettger Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Boettger, Hansen. H. H. Boettger, a cigar manufacturer and representative of some of the leading cigar producers in the country, is well established in Davenport. He was born here, April 5, 1884, a son of H. J. and Doretta (Kiene) Boettger. The father was born in Germany and came to Davenport in 1882. He was a cigarmaker by trade and finally established himself in the business of manufacturing cigars, having carried it on for the past fourteen years. Mrs. Boettger was also born in Germany, but they were married in the vicinity of Davenport. Three sons have been born to them: H. H., Edward A. and Christian. H. H. Boettger was educated in the public schools and the high school of Davenport. He then took a commercial course in Brown's Business College. Having learned the trade of making cigars in his boyhood. Mr. Boettger naturally turned toward that occupation when he was ready to begin his business life, joining his father in his enterprise, and they now have a fine trade, manufacturing their own brands. A democrat in politics, Mr. Boettger has taken so active a part in labor matters that in November, 1908, he was elected a member of the lower house of the state assembly and has made a record for himself that indicates that he will be called upon to represent the people in still higher offices. In 1904 Mr. Boettger was married to Ellen Hansen, who was born in Davenport, a daughter of Jens Hansen, and they have two children: Evangeline and Elizabeth. Mr. Boettger belongs to a number of fraternal orders as well as several social organizations and is very popular in them all. Brilliant and self-confident, knowing well what he can do and prompt to carry out his ideas, he easily meets every demand made upon him. His plans for the future and for the betterment of the condition of working people are many and worthy of being executed. Not only is he a statesman but he is very successful in business and understands every detail of the work he and his father are so successfully prosecuting. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles F. Kahler 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 Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Kahler 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: Kahler, Hill, Hahn, Blunk, Suksdorf, Sederin, Klindt, Heintz. Charles F. Kahler, a retired agriculturist residing in Davenport, has for the past ten years enjoyed the fruits of his former toil in well earned ease. He has some fine town property and is still in possession of considerable farming land, owning two quarter sections in Tama county, Iowa, and also a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Sunnyside township, Larimer county, Colorado. His birth occurred in Holstein, Germany, on the 26th of July, 1838, his parents being Hans and Charlotta Kahler. The father, who was a laborer and also engaged in farming on a small scale, participated in the Schleswig-Holstein wars from 1848 until 1850. In 1855, in company with his wife and children, he embarked on a sailing vessel bound for American shores and landed at Galveston, Texas, after an ocean voyage of about eight weeks. They remained in Galveston, for only two days and then boarded a cattle ship for New Orleans, whence they took passage on a boat which brought them to Davenport on ! the 26th of June, 1855. Hans Kahler continued to reside in this city throughout the remainder of his life, passing away on the 1st of April, 1900, when he had attained the venerable age of ninety-four years. The period of his residence here covered almost forty-five years and he became well known and highly esteemed as a substantial and representative citizen. The demise of his wife had occurred soon after their arrival in Davenport. Their children were six in number, as follows: Henry, who is living retired in Davenport: Charles F., of this review; Dora, who is deceased; Mary, the wife of John Hill, of Davenport; Louisa, who has also passed away; and August, who makes his home in Ottumwa. Charles F. Kahler, who obtained his education in the schools of the fatherland, was a youth of seventeen when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to the new world. After locating in this county he secured employment as a farm hand and thus worked for a number of years or until the time of his marriage in 1872. In that year he purchased an improved farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Blue Grass township and there carried on his agricultural interests energetically and successfully for a period of twenty-eight years. In 1900 he put aside the active work of the fields and took up his abode in Davenport, where he has since lived retired. As the years passed and he prospered in his undertakings, he invested his money in farming property and is still the owner of two tracts of one hundred and sixty each in Tama county, Iowa, as well as a quarter section of land in Larimer county, Colorado. On the 20th of March, 1872, Mr. Kahler was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Hahn, who was born in Scott county, Iowa, on the 13th of February 1849, her parents being Wolfe and Margaret hah, natives of Holstein, Germany. They were married in that country and after emigrating to America took up their abode among the earliest settlers of Scott county, arriving here in 1846. Wolfe Hahn entered a tract of prairie land in Davenport township and devoted his time and energies to its cultivation and improvement for about forty years. On leaving the farm he came to Davenport, where he spent the remainder of his life in honorable retirement, passing away at the advanced age of eighty-three years. His wife was called to her final rest when seventy-six years of age. They were the parents of eight children, namely: Ida, the deceased wife of Hans Kruse; Mrs. Kahler; Minnie, who gave her hand in marriage to Theodore Blunk, Emma, the widow of Carl Suksdorf; Augusta, who married Paul Sed! erin; and Julia, who is the wife of George Klindt. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Kahler were born five children as follows: Robert, who lives on his father's farm in Colorado and who wedded Miss Tillie Heintz, by whom he has four children-Elsie, Blake, Oscar and Francis; Louis, who was drowned when sixteen years of age; Alphonso, who follows farming in Washington; Lillian, at home; and Harry, who is a resident of Philadelphia. Politically Mr. Kahler is independent and while living on the farm held several township offices, including that of school director. He is a member of the German Pioneers Association of Scott county and also belongs to the German Shooting Society, the Turners and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Davenport. Having resided in Scott county for fifty-five years, he has an extensive circle of friends within its borders and has been an interested witness of its steady growth and development. He is now in the seventy-second year of his age and by reason of his well spent life fully merits the esteem and regard which are uniformly accorded him. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

George O. Hoffmann Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Hoffmann, Paustian, Hansen. George O. Hoffmann, president of the Shrecker Marble Works, is one of the enterprising business men of Davenport. A native of this city, from his childhood days he has heard stories of its growth, for his parents, Andrew and Anna (Paustian) Hoffmann, were among its earliest settlers. When they came here there was little to forecast the greatness to which it would attain and well can they remember those first years with all their hardships, but looking back over the passage of time they may feel a personal pride in the growth of the city for they have aided in its development. Both are numbered among the respected citizens of Davenport, where they are living in retirement. George O. Hoffmann, the eldest of the five children born to his parents, attended the public school in district No. 5, in which he received all of his education. After he left hat institution, he learned the trade of marble engraving, gaining a high proficiency in the art during the many years he was in the employ of other men. Endowed with those qualities which make a man a leader and not a follower, he was not satisfied until he commenced business for himself. Accordingly, about ten or twelve years ago, he established the concern of which he is now president. During its existence it has made a place for itself among the business interests of Davenport and has won a large income for the man at its head. The field of its operations is constantly increasing and as this is the result of Mr. Hoffmann's own efforts he is well deserving of the respect and esteem he enjoys among his fellow citizens. It was in 1890 that Mr. Hoffmann and Miss Wilhelmina Hansen were united in marriage and to them have been born five children: Florence, Hilda, Bertha, George and Pearlie, all of whom are at home. Mr. Hoffmann belongs to the Modern Brotherhood of America and to the Black hawk, in both of which bodies he is very active and has many friends among his fraternal brethren. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Chapter 17 cont. DR. E. S. BARROWS WRITES. "In compliance with your reqest as the first and oldest physician of Scott county, Iowa, I will proceed to say something of the medical profession from the early part of 1836 to an indefinite period, traveling toward 1860.  If I say too much relating ot self, it will be from a matter of necessity, for I alone, the first year and a half, represented the profession west of the Mississippi for 100 miles north and south and 3,000 miles west.  Therefore be it observed I should not have anything to talk about but territory, without people or doctors, and nothing at all, leaving out myself as one person answering to make up my quota of the social aggregate forming the early history of that domain now enclosed by  lines giving bounds to Scott county. "Whoever esseys to narrate past events of the world will find that no nation can be found which was so rude that it was neither blessed nor cursed, as the case might be, with a profession proposing to deal with the ailings of the body, originally emanating directly from that other class of pretenders who assume to care more particularly for ailments of the soul.  All through the course of human destiny both professions seem to have formed an essential element of the cultivated and the uncultivated, the civilized and the uncivilized, going to make up the human aggregate.  Health and duration of life may be considered the result of intelligent action, and as there is a general desire to preserve the one and prolong the other beyond the accidents of time and place, it seems but reasonable that the early settlers of Scott county should have encouraged a profession which assumes to give the community the benefits of the accumulated medical skill of all the preceding ages.  And who should have been the first to demonstrate the fact that such wisdom was at hand, and ready for business? "With becoming modesty (if not becoming it is at least consistent with the pretentions of that class of professional men who deal mostly with the hidden secrets of human ills), that first doctor, the first between Dubuque and Burlington, located at Rockingham early in 1836, is the writer of this article. "In the autumn of 1836 the first physician who drew a lancet on a prostrate patient was located at Rockingham, and the patient was Antoine LeClaire, of Davenport, who was seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism.  His physician was Dr. Bardwell, of Stephenson, now Rock Island, a reputable physician and politician from Indiana, who subsequently located and successfully pursued the practice of medicine in the northeast corner of Buffalo township.  After two years' residence he sought more room and a better field for work, at Marion, Linn county, Iowa, where, after a few years, he died lamented.  I was called in council with Dr. Bardwell, November 15, 1836, and hastened to Mr. LeClaire's residence, located where the freight depot now stands.  Found the doctor present, waiting a little impatiently, and received a formal introduction.  Dr. Bardwell expressed a desire to proceed to business, for he had engagements elsewhere, 'not however, professional,' he said, 'as you may see by these articles' (simultaneously raising with each hand a light shoe from both side pockets of his coat); 'there is going to be a dance tonight and I have the honor of being a manager.' "The engagement referred to was a formal celebration of the opening of the first hotel which Davenport was ever favored with, or perhaps that other word, cursed, would be as appropriate, since the locality soon became known as 'Brimstone-Corner.'  Old settlers whose dates go back to that period, when that name is mentioned do not become comfused as to the whereabouts of the locality.  If the mind of a patriot of the Missouri war loses its serenity when he communes with himself, and perhaps fights over the battles of that day, when the first and last drill of the Scott county volunteers paraded on the commons, between the new hotel and the river, the glory achieved then and there will fade into a conviction that this was a new country and the less said by way of apology for that peculiar manner by which we formed new friendships out of very raw material the better it will be, even for 'Brimstone-Corner.'  The building is occupied at present as Steffen's headquarters for lime, cement, sewer pipe, etc. 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: Fifer, Tackitt (Tacquet), Walker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yl.2ADE/226.253 Message Board Post: Susan Dawson: My name is Barbara A. (Fifer) Mack. I was raised in Moline, IL. My Father was Richard Gordon Fifer, son of Earl Wade Fifer whose brother was Willis Fifer. I have an Aunt Velma Splichal who is very knowlegable about Willis. If you want further information, please let me know and I will see what I can do. I understand that Willis, Earl, Mary, Lee and a half sister named Edna was born to Isaac Newton Fifer and Martha (Walker) Fifer. I can get quite a ways with Isaac Newton Fifer in lineage, but have stopped at Martha Walker. Please respond.

Parke T. Burrows Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Burrows, McLane, Wolcott, McManus. Parke Tunis Burrows is a Davenport architect who in the practice of his profession has done much to enhance the appearance of the city in the construction of substantial and attractive buildings, the list of which indicates the nature of his work and the appreciation on the part of the public for the value of his service. Davenport numbers Mr. Burrows among her native sons, his birth having occurred here, August 8, 1871. His father, Elisha G. Burrows, was likewise born in Davenport, his natal year being 1840. He was a son of John McDowell Burrows, a prominent figure in the early history of Scott county and of Iowa, having located here in 1838. He was born in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, in 1814 and died here in 1889. He conducted a general store, also engaged in the grain business and owned and operated a private bank. Almost from the earliest occupancy of the white man in this state the Burrows family has been represented in Scott county. Elisha G. Burrows followed mercantile pursuits like his father. Parke T. Burrows, reared in Davenport, attended the public schools and afterward entered the University of Illinois, from which he was graduated in 1892. He then spent three years in Chicago, studying architecture and gaining broad, thorough and practical knowledge in the offices of leading members of the profession in that city. In 1895 he returned to Davenport where he has since practiced. At that time the firm of Hubbell & Burrows was formed, but in 1896 Mr. Burrows became a partner of F. G. Clausen under the firm style of Clausen & Burrows. That relation was maintained until 1904, when he became a member of the firm of Temple, Burrows & McLane, which is still in existence. The years have chronicled his growing power and ability in this city and elsewhere, including St. John's Methodist Episcopal church, the high school, the public schools Nos. 11 and 13, the Davenport Hotel, the Commercial Club, the Lane building, the Unions Savings Bank building, the First National Ban! k and others. Those who know Davenport need but to see this citation in order to understand the position which Mr. Burrows fills as an architect and builder in this city, for those buildings are among the finest of Davenport. He has also erected many others in Iowa and Illinois and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. In 1902 Mr. Burrows was married to Miss Camilla Simmons Wolcott, of St. Louis, a granddaughter of William McManus, a pioneer of Davenport. They have one daughter, Camilla. While Mr. and Mrs. Burrows are well known socially in Davenport he allows no outside interests to interfere with hi professional duties, taking genuine pleasure in his work as well as appreciating the opportunity which it affords him of promoting the adornment and improvement of the city along architectural lines. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Ferdinand Schlapkohl Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schlapkohl, Korn, Wohlert, Petersen. Davenport has a large percentage of German people who, imbued with the spirit of progress, sought the opportunities of the new world, bringing with them the salient characteristics of the Teutonic race, which has ever been an important element in the colonization of America. To this number belongs Ferdinand Schlapkohl, now a retired business man and one of the veterans of the Civil war. His life record commends him to the confidence and good will of all and cannot fail to prove of interest to many of our readers. Mr. Schlapkohl was born in Holstein, Germany, April 22, 1841, and is a son of Henry and Margaret Schlapkohl. The father was a farmer in his native land and left that country for America in 1853, accompanied by his family. He did not live to reach his destination, however but died on the voyage. The mother and her four children afterward continued on their way to Davenport, where they had friends living. The two sisters, Kathryn and Dora, and the brother Henry Schlapkohl are all now deceased, while the mother passed away in 1856. Ferdinand Schlapkohl attended school for about six years in Germany and after coming to America worked by the month as a farm hand in the summer seasons, while in the winter he attended school. He also took care of race horses in his young days and at different times was employed as a clerk in a store in Rock Island, where he obtained his first experience in the grocery business. He then enlisted on the 23d of September, 1861, as a member of Company I, Twelfth Missouri Infantry. He was enrolled at Davenport and joined his regiment at St. Louis, where he obtained his first experience in the grocery business. He then enlisted on the 23d of September, 1861, as a member of Company I, Twelfth Missouri Infantry. He was enrolled at Davenport and joined his regiment at St. Louis, after which he went up the Missouri river to Jefferson City, where the regiment were in camp for a couple of weeks, proceeding thence by rail to Sedalia, where they spent two day. They afterward marched to! Springfield, Missouri, and winter quarters were established at Rolla, Missouri. In January, however, they broke camp and proceeded southward into Arkansas, participating in the battle of Pea Ridge, the next battle at Chickasaw Bayou occurring about New Year's day of 1862, after which the troops took part in the battle of Arkansas Post. Later came the battles of Jackson and Vicksburg, including the siege of the latter place until its capitulation. From that point the regiment proceeded to Memphis, where three days were spent, after which they started to Chattanooga and took part in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, proceeding on the Ringgold, where they again met the enemy in a hotly contested engagement. From that point they went to Woodville, Alabama, and camped there until May 1st. Mr. Schlapkohl with his command was all through the Atlanta campaign and after the capture of the city he was mustered out at St. Louis, September 23, 1864, by reason of the! expiration of his three years' term of service. Mr. Schlapkohl then returned to Davenport and in 1866 joined Mr. Prim in the grocery business on Harrison street. Later they removed to Second street, where the business was conducted until 1871, when the partnership was dissolved, Mr. Schlapkohl remaining alone in the grocery trade for thirty-seven years, or until the time of his retirement in 1903. For more than a third of a century he was one of the well known leading and prominent grocery merchants of the city, having a large trade which came to him as the result of his well selected line of goods, his careful business management, his reasonable prices and honorable dealing. On the 22d of June, 1868, occurred the marriage of Mr. Schlapkohl and Miss Theresa Schmidt, a daughter of Carl Schmidt, of Long Grove. Unto them have been born seven children: Hulda, who married Charles Korn, of Davenport, and has three children, Gertrude, Ferdinand and Charles; Matilda, the wife of Chris Wohlert, of this city; Henry, deceased; Marie, at home; William, a business man of Durant, Iowa, who married Miss Petersen and has one child, Alice; Dora, who is a teacher in the schools of Davenport; and Thelka, at home. Mr. Schlapkohl is a member of the Unitarian church and also belongs to the Turners and the Pioneer German Society. In politics he is a republican and is a citizen of worth, loyal at all times to high principles of manhood and to the best interests of municipal, state and national government. Moreover, he is a self-made man, dependent upon his own resources from an early age, working earnestly for the success which he has achieved, realizing ever that "there is no excellence without labor." His diligence has constituted the key that has unlocked for him the portals of success, enabling him now to live retired. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Louis and Henry Moeller Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the pictures of Louis and Henry Moeller that accompany this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Moeller, Swenser, Jockheck, Boss, Chase, Illian. In looking over the roll of those ambitious men who crossed the ocean and sought to make a new home for themselves in the state of Iowa in the early days of its history, may be discovered the name of Fritz Moeller, the father of Henry and the late Louis Moeller, who have for a number of years been prominent I the agricultural circles in Blue Grass township. He was born in the province of Mecklenberg, Germany, in 1828, and, having married Miss Dorothy Moeller, a native of the same locality, came to America in 1852. He settled first in New Orleans, where he remained two year as, engaged for the most part in the operation of a truck farm. In 1854 he ascended the Mississippi river to Scott county, Iowa, where he purchased eighty acres of land. In the course of years, however, he won success from his cultivation of the soil, he added to his farm until at his death it embraced two hundred and forty acres. He was twice married and by his first wife had six children, namely: one da! ughter who died in infancy; Henry; Louis; Alvina, the wife of Carl Swenser, of South Dakota; Matilda, the wife of John Jockheck, of Sioux city, Iowa; and Willie, who died in infancy. The children by the second marriage were: Fredericka, the deceased wife of Henry Boss, of O'Brien county, Iowa; Minnie, the wife of Harvey Chase, of the same county; Sarah, who died in infancy; and Hulda, who died at the age of nine months. Shortly after his parents settled upon their farm in this county, Henry Moeller was born, January 18, 1854, and his brother Louis' birth occurred at the same lace November 9, 1855. Both boys attended the district school and worked upon the homestead from the time they were able to handle the lighter of the farm implements and assume some of the responsibilities in the operation of the place. After the death of their parents, the brothers assumed the management of the farm their father had bought, although Henry Moeller also bought, in 1898, two hundred acres just west of the village of Blue Grass. He never took up his residence upon it, however, as the home place demanded all of his attention. Since the death of which have placed both the men among the prominent and successful agriculturists of Blue Grass township. The tract Mr. Moeller cultivates is well improved and is of a fertility which makes general farming profitable. Henry Moeller has never married, but on the 15th of March, 1883, Louis Moeller was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Jockheck, a daughter of Ernst F. Jockheck, who is still living in Durant, Iowa. They became the parents of the following children: Emma, born January 15, 1884, is now the wife of William Illian, of Muscatine, Iowa; Ida, born July 9, 1886, died March 5, 1891, Wilma A., born August 27, 1895, and Louis J. H., born July 18, 1899, are all at home. Henry and Louis Moeller were stanch adherents of the democratic party, and both played some part in the local affairs, for Louis Moeller was school director for four years, and his brother was road supervisor for six years. The latter holds stock in the Blue Grass Savings Bank. Indeed both men were representative of the best farming interests of Blue Grass township, which was deprived of one of its most worthy citizens when, on the 22d of November, 1907, Louis Moeller passed away. He was mourned not only by his family, but also by the many of his associates who through frequent intercourse with him had come to respect and honor him. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles Beiderbecke Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Beiderbecke, Steibold, Fouberger. Charles Beiderbecke, coming to America as a young man of seventeen years and his youthful training being that of a German lad, entered upon activities in the new world with no false ideas concerning the advantages here offered. He knew, however, that the path to success is open to all and that the fruits of labor are sure and certain. Therefore with the persistent energy he sought prosperity and in time came to be known as one of the leading merchants and financials of Davenport. Born in Westpahlia, Germany, July 20, 1836, Charles Beiderbecke spent the first seventeen years of his life in his native country and there attended a university, studying for the ministry. He sailed for America in 1853. He did not tarry on the Atlantic coast but made his way to Indianapolis, Indiana, and for three years was employed in the post office. He was sent by the government to Dubuque, Iowa, where he also held a position in the postoffice, but not liking that city he remained for only a short time and then removed to Davenport. Here he afterward entered into partnership and then removed to Davenport. Here he afterward entered into partnership relations as the senior member of the firm of Beiderbecke & Miller, wholesale grocers. They were located at the corner of Gaines and Second streets and afterward removed to Second street between Main and Harrison streets. In 1880 Mr. Beiderbecke erected a business block in which he continued to carry on his commercial interests throughout the remainder of his days. He built up a large and successful enterprise and was considered one of the leading business men of the city. He based his business principles and actions on the rules which govern strict and unswerving integrity and in the development of his business ever kept in mind the fact that satisfied patrons are the best a! dvertisement. He held to high standards in the personnel of the house, in the character of goods carried and in the nature of the service rendered to the public, and as the years passed he enjoyed a constantly growing trade that for many years gave him a very substantial and gratifying income. Extending his efforts to other lines, he was recognized as one of the leading representatives of financial interests, becoming president of the Iowa national Bank, which he aided in organizing in 1890, continuing as chief executive officer until his death. He was also a director of the German Savings Bank. Mr. Beiderbecke's executive ability was furthermore called into play in connection with social and municipal interests. He was a director of the Maennerchoir and also a member of the Turners Society. In matters relative to the public welfare he gave endorsement wherever he believed that the best interests of the city might be conserved. The attitude of the business man concerning any public question is taken as the standard of its worth, for the public recognizes that the sound judgment and keen discernment which must constitute salient features in successful business life would readily discriminate between the essential and nonessential in public matters. Therefore when Mr. Beiderbecke gave his support to any municipal movement his course was on which gained a large following therefor (sic). He did not belong to any church but attended the services at the Unitarian and in his life exemplified a broad humanitarian spirit. On the 21st of April, 1860, Mr. Beiderbecke was united in marriage in Davenport to Miss Louise Piper, a daughter of August Piper, who came from Hamburg, Germany in 1856, establishing his home in this state and joining an Iowa regiment at the time of the Civil war, serving throughout the continuance of hostilities. After the war he returned to his city, where he engaged in business until his death on the 16th of December, 1889. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Beiderbecke were born eight children, but four died in infancy. The others are: Carl T.; Mrs. H. A. Steibold, who lives with her mother; Mrs. L. Fouberger; and Bismark H. Mr. Beiderbecke was devoted to his family and erected on of the finest homes in the city. There he passed away October 20, 1901, at the age of sixty-five years. His hope of bettering his financial condition in the new world was more than realized, for here he found good opportunities and wisely used them to work his way upward. There was no esoteric phase in his entire career. He sought success not through speculation but in the legitimate lines of trade and through judicious investment, mindful at all times of his obligations to others and conforming his course to a high standard of commercial ethics. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Carl Thode Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Thode, Goos, Langfeldt, Kruse, Goesch. Carl Thode, president of the Henry Thode Company, wholesale and retail liquor dealers at 327 West Second street, is a native of Davenport, born September 13, 1865, his parents being Henry and Augusta (Goos) Thode. The father was a German who, upon leaving the fatherland, came almost directly to Davenport and took up his permanent residence here. He was a mechanic by trade and at first found employment in plow works. Later he engaged in the liquor business under the firm name of Langfeldt, Thode & Company and some seven years later purchased the interest of the other member of the firm. Some time previous to his death her retired from active life. Carl Thode attended Davenport's excellent schools and then equipped himself for business by a supplementary course in Duncan's Commercial College. He then became connected with his father in business, this being about twenty-seven years ago, and was in charge at the time of the latter's death. In the ensuing fourteen years he has directed the affairs of the company and has met success. Previous to the death of the manager, Mr. Brady, he had only partial charge but since that time it has been entirely vested in his hands. Mr. Thode wedded Miss Emiele Kruse, a daughter of John and Catherine (Goesch) Kruse, their marriage being celebrated July 1, 1886. Her father was a native of Germany, who resided in Davenport for fully half a century. He was a shoemaker by trade and lived to the age of seventy-nine years, his interment having taken place at Fairmont, January 2, 1902. he was survived by a family of nine children, of whom Mrs. Thode was the fifth. Mr. and Mrs. Thode have three children: Bessie, a graduate of Davenport's high school, now at home; Chauncey, who has also finished his education and is in business with his father; and Carl, who is still attending the public schools. Mr. Thode, who is a man of genial manner and rejoices in the possession of hosts of friends, has numerous fraternal relations. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, the Order of the Moose, the Owls, Germania, Claus Groth Gilde, the Traveling Men's Liberty Association, the I. C. M. A., the Davenport Boat Club and the Commercial Club, a list which will effectually testify to his popularity. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Chapter 17 begins: CHAPTER XVII. THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. THE PIONEER PHYSICIANS OF SCOTT COUNTY - THEIR HARDSHIPS AND SELF-RELIANCE - MANY OF THEM PRACTICAL MEN OF GREAT FORCE OF CHARACTER - MINUTES OF THE BYGONE MEETINGS - THE SOCIETY HAS TAKEN ADVANCED GROUND WHILE CONSERVATIVE IN CHARACTER - DR. PRESTON WRITES. (Pictures included with this chapter are:  James Thorington, Mayor, Congressman, First District School Teacher, Harvey Leonard, Mayor and Long Time Sheriff, Dr. E. S. Barrows - When he began to practice medicine in Scott County, the nearest physician on the south was at Burlington, on the north at Dubuque, Judge W. L. Cook, Judge of the County Court in early days.) The pioneers of the healing art in Davenport and Scott county were the guardians of a widely dispersed population.  Aside from their professional duties they contributed their full share to the material development of a newly opened country.  Some were men of culture who had gained their medical education in college; the great number were of limited educational attainment whose professional knowledge had been acquired in the offices of established practitioners of more more less ability in the sections from which they emigrated.  Of either class almost without exception they were practical men of great force of character who gave cheerful and efficacious assistance to the suffering, daily journeying on horseback scores of miles over a country almost destitute of roads and encountering swollen, unbridged streams, without waterproof garments or other now common protection against water.  Out of necessity the pioneer physician developed rare quickness of perception and self-reliance.  A specialist was then unknown and he was called upon to treat every phase of bodily ailment, serving as physician, surgeon, oculist and dentist.  His books were few and there were no practitioners of more ability than himself with whom he might consult.  His medicines were simple and carried on his person, and every preparation of pill or solution was the work of his own hands.  The services of the pioneer physician were fittingly recognized in the following reminiscent article, written by Dr. E. S. Barrows, which appears in an early history of Scott county, and follows below: 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: Carey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yl.2ADE/2329 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my family that lived in Eagle Idaho. My great grandfather William Grant Carey was born in Bucks County Pennsylvania in 1864. He married Loretta Wortinger in St. Joseph's County Michigan. Loretta b. 1864 in Elkhart County Indiana is the daughter of George and Mary Wortinger. On the 1900 census they lived with their two sons, Merril S. Carey b. 1888 in Cass County Michigan, and Lester George Carey b. in 1889 in Cass County Michigan. Another member of their family is difficult to read on the census, but it appears to be Loretta Carey's younger sister Bett (perhaps) Wortinger b. 1876 in Elkhart County Indiana. On Loretta's brother Chauncey Wortinger's obit, 2 sisters survive him in 1939. Both sisters live in Idaho. One is Mrs. William Carey (Loretta Wortinger). The other is Mrs. Lee Marshall (perhaps Bett Wortinger). Merril S. Carey married Clarissa and had a daughter Elisabeth b.1910 in Michigan. They also had daughters Doris b. 1913 in Illinois and Irma b. 1915 in Illinois. On the 1920 federal census they were living in Davenport Iowa. Lester George Carey, my grandfather would have been 50 years old in 1939. He married Ethel La Veral Rice of Michigan. Their son, and my father George Edwin Carey b. 1918 was 21 years old in 1939 and a graduate of Eagle High School. He also played on the Eagle H.S. Football team. Gearge Edwin had two brothers, Earl R. Carey, and Francis Lamar Carey, both younger. When WWII broke out, Earl went into the Navy, and George and Francis joined the Army. Lester George and Ethel moved to San Francisco shortly there after. George lived in Washington D.C. for a short period after the war and then came to the San Francisco Bay Area. Earl lived in the Bay Area also. Francis lived in Ohio and now resides in Kissimee Florida I have very little information on my fathers family and would greatly appreciate any other details. Thank you, Steve Carey Soundchex@aol.com

The Gazette Davenport, Scott, Iowa Nov 25, 1850 NEWS FROM THE PLAINS Twenty thousand Men Beyond the Desert--Cholera! Starvation!! Indian Hostilities!!! The Sacramento Transcript of the 20th September, contains a letter dated at the Great Meadows Humboldt River, September 12th from Capt. Waldo, the philanthropic and energetic friend of the emigrants. He states that he met many who had given up to die; others without food, save the worn-out horses which had borne them thus far on the way to California. Some were living on dead and putrid horse-flesh- some had died from starvation. He sayd he has met very few who have any provisions, and nearly all were traveling on foot, their horses and mules having given out. No one now thinks of gold-the cry is for bread. The Indians have stolen a great number of the emigrant stock, thereby many families have been left from four to six hundred miles from the settlements, without teams or means of conveyance, and the Indians are daily growing more hostile and daring. There is scarcely a day passes, that there are not more or less skirmishes between them and the whites. "Many women are on the road with families of children, who have lost their husbands by cholera, and who never will cross the mountain without aid. I have met intelligent packers who left the Missouri river on the 1st of July; they concur in the statement, that there are yet twenty thousand back of the Desert. Fifteen thousand of this number are now destitute of all kinds of provisions; yet the period of the greatest suffering has not yet arrived, if the supposition is to be correct, that twenty-five thousand are yet back of the Sink. It will be morally impossible for ten thousand of this number to reach the mountains before the commencement of winter; and the probability is, that they will then find these mountains covered with snow from five to twenty feet deep. All remember the fate of the Donner party." In another letter, dated Truckee River, September 15th, 1850, he states other facts in relation to the prevalence of the cholera, deaths among the immigrants, and the hostility of the Indians towards them. He closes his letter with an earnest appeal for help to those unfortunate people. We sincerely hope his appeal will not be in vain. Movements for the relief of the suffering people are made in many quarters. The benefit given by the managers of the Tehama theatre afforded over $1,100 and Col Grant of Sacramento City, collected $350.50 for the same purpose. Capt. Waldo has shown a most generous and praiseworthy disposition. He gave $1,000 in cash, besides one hundred head of beef cattle, and his services for the relief of the poor sufferers on the Plains, and is still engaged on his errand of mercy. He is in active service, is an eye-witness to the scenes of suffering and death from starvation, Indians, thirst, and cholera, which are even now daily transpiring there.- What he says can be believed; it comes from the scene itself. From Boiling Springs to this place (Great Meadow) I have met with but few who have any provisions at all, except the poor exhausted animals which have worked from the States. Footmen, who comprise nearly one-fourth of the number now on the road, not blessed even with such food as this, but are reduced to the necessity of subsisting on the putrified flesh of such dead animals as so abundantly line the road.- This has produced the most fatal consequences. Disease and death are now mowing them down by hundreds. Those emigrants that are yet back several hundred miles must receive relief, or die by starvation; and to whom can they look but to the citizens of California for their salvation. The land of their homes is too far distant to render them aid in this hour of distress and danger. When I left your city, the scarcity of money was plead as an excuse for not contributing for the relief of the emigrants. If dust is scarce, finger-rings and breastpins are not. There are enough of them in California to send bread to every starving emigrant between Green river and the Sierra Nevada mountains. And I would ask, is it possible for an American to wear a ring without blushing with shame every time his eye falls upon it, when he knows that so many of his countrymen-yes, in many instances his school mates, neighbors, kindred- and once brother in Christ, are dying for bread? Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. McFarland, Miss Agnes, laundress New Model Laundry, r 411 e 4th McFarland, Miss Annie C r 522 e 8th McFarland, Daniel, wks Arsenal r 522 e 8th McFarland, Edward J bkpr Stearns Paint Mnfg Co r 522 e 8th McFarland, George E wife Cornelai W supt Io Tel Co r 120 Bridge av McFarland, Harry J, insp r 522 e 8th McFarland, John J wife Hanna wks Arsenal r 214 w 5th McFarland, Miss Sadie C r 522 e 8th McFarland, Thomas molder Metal Wheel Co r 807 Swits McFarland, Wm wife Johanna driver r 411 e 4th McFarland, Wm jr driver r 411 e 4th McFarland, Wm D, r 522 e 8th McFarland, Winifred, wid James r 807 Swits McGann, Edward r Mercy Hospital McGarvey, Miss Ethel K r 1108 Tremont av McGarvey, James M wife Sarah E r 1108 Tremont av McGarvey, Loveless E dentist 34 McCullough bldg r 1108 Tremont av McGaw, Henry B (col) r 944 LePage McGraw, Henry E B (col) wife Harriet janitor r 944 LePage McGraw, Miss Pearl (col) r 944 LePage McGraw, Scott (col), wife Cornelia, janitor r 944 LePage McGee, Andrew H civ eng r Harrison nr city limits McGee, Charles P, wife Martha E police r 616 Henry McGee, Dennis wife Mary A eng Arsenal r 1032 w 14th McGee, Harry lab r 222 Ripley McGee, Harry H, fireman C R I & P r 322 e 9th McGee, Henry r Harrison nr city limits McGee, James gardener r Harrison nr city limits McGee, John wife Lavinia eng r 222 Ripley McGee, John, switchman, r 322 e 9th McGee, John H wife Louisa L packer W S Holbrook r 2314 Farnam McGee, Miss Kate r 322 e 9th McGee, Miss Mary A r 322 e 9th McGee, Miss Mattie L r 616 Henry McGee, Thomas F gardener r Harrison nr city limits McGee, Winifred, wid James r 322 e 9th McGill, Miss Edna F r 832 w 2d McGill, George W wife Eliza F motorman Tri-City Ry Co r 1011 e Locust McGill, Isaac, wife Madana janitor r 832 w 2d McGinley, Cornelius r 803 Swits McGinley, Miss May dressmkr r 803 Swits McGinnis, Miss Bessie C r 219 e 12th McGinnis, Miss Jessie M r 219 e 12th McGinnis, John wife Lana cattle buyer r 219 e 12th McGlashon, Miss Mary r D 414 e 6th McGlinchey, Miss Belle I clk The Fair r 732 Case McGlinchey, Miss Ellen, seamstress r 732 Case McGlinchey, Mary wid Owen r 732 Case McGonigal, Mary L wid Wm r 921 Esplanade av McGowan, Thomas H, tailor J F Volz rms 301 e 15th McGowan, Wm wife Annie trav agt Swift & Co r 409 w 2d McGrath, Miss Anna wks W & E Goetsch r 1744 w 4th McGrath, Miss Bridget r 1311 w 3d McGrath, Bridget wid Robert r 1748 w 4th McGrath, Daniel lab r 1311 w 3d McGrath, Daniel jr lab r 1311 w 3d McGrath, Dennis wife Mary wks Dav F & M Co r 1902 w 2d McGrath, Dennis jr wks Dav F & M Co ... McGrath, Miss Lizzie M wks F Haak, r 1744 w 4th McGrath, Miss Margaret nurse Mercy Hospital McGrath, Miss Margaret T dom 1604 Arlington av McGrath, Mark lab r 1744 w 4th McGrath, Miss Mary A r 1744 w 4th McGrath, Michael F wife Maggie M r es Eastern av nr Oakdale cemetery McGrath, Patrick wife Anna molder r 1815 w 4th McGregor, James S wife Elizabeth dept mngr The Fair r 1927 Main McGregor, Wm M clk A & P Tea Co r 1927 Main McGugin, Daniel A wife Martha M contr 228 w 12th r same McGugin, Lawrence D chf clk Hotel Downs McGugin, Miss Margie B clk Boston Store r 228 w 12th McGuinn, Wm helper Corry & w r Rock Island, Ill. McGuiness, Stella H wid Albert r 1925 Iowa McGuiness, Wm W bartndr Moetzel & Muttera r 114 1/2 e 3d Cathy Joynt Labath The Irish in Iowa http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/index.htm Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McNamara, Spurrell, Sharer, Litzenberger, Rodgers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yl.2ADE/2328 Message Board Post: Hi Lora Spurrell is buried in the Alexis Illinois Cemetery, with other McNamaras, William H and Marry Sharer are her parents, siblings include Ruth, Nancy, Mrs. George Litzenberger, Mrs. Lou Rowley, Mrs. Lou Litzenberger, and brothers Earl, Floyd and John. William H. and his wife Mary, plus my grandmother Lora McNamara/Spurrell are all buried in the Alexis Cemtery. I am looking for any connections to her family. Thanks

At this time, A K Raff was the Muscatine City Recorder. He is writing to his cousin Frances, ("Frank") in Davenport and speaks of his uncertainty of remaining in office at the end of his term. The letter is written on City of Muscatine stationary and lists those who held office at that time. Mary Edith was doing her teaching internship in Muscatine. Information in ( ) mine.~~ On the top left of the stationary: City Officers Mayor-Robt. S. McNutt. City Recorder-A. K. Raff. City Treasurer-E. E. Davidson City Attorney-Arthur Hoffman City Engineer-J. J. Ryan. Chief of Police-W. R. Rice. Assistant Chief-James McElravy. Health Pysician-J. D. Fulliam. Sexton-M. O. Neidig. Weighmaster-J. H. Carl. City Assessor-David Vannatta. Chief of Fire Dept.-Wm. I. Neff. Police Judge-John B. Hudson. In the middle: Office of City Recorder City of Muscatine. A. K. Raff, City Recorder City Hall-Corner of Third and Sycamore Streets. On the top right side: Committee Chairmen Finance-Alderman Zel. H. Hutchinson. Streets and Alleys-Ald. F. A. Duffield. Ordinances-Alderman Zel. H. Hutchinson. Sidewalks-Alderman J. W. Riggs. Paving-Alderman John A. Bartemeier. Cemetery-Alderman Robt. Seiler. Lighting-Alderman John. A. Bartemeier Police Dept.-Alderman F. A. Duffield. Fire Dept.-Alderman Chas. Spaethe. Sewerage-Alderman John A. Bartemeier. Parks-Alderman J. J. Engel. Board of Health-Mayor Robt. S. McNutt. Muscatine, Iowa, October 23d, 1903 Dear Frank, Yours of yesterday just at hand, and glad to hear from you. Although Mary and Dennis no longer write me as they used to your postal persuades me that I still have, at least one correspondent in Davenport. Carrie (Sanders) was down here week before last and staid three or four days. She spoke of leaving Davenport soon to meet friends in Chicago and would spend the winter someplace in the south. Did not say who her friends were that she was to meet in Chicago nor where she expected to locate. Other than this we know nothing of her intentions. She is as full of "wheels" as of old. We are all well here. Phoebe is quite spry this fall tho' rather a "back number" as regards house cleaning, having done little or nothing along that line, as yet. Edith is studying hard in her training school work, and from the many good words said for her by the principals of the different schools she is doing nicely. Mrs. Lofland arrived here on a visit three or four weeks ago, and should the weather continue pleasant may remain until the first of next month. Before coming to Muscatine she stopped for a short time with Gordon Whipple in Marion, and with him spent part of a day in Cedar Rapids in looking up Cousin Beckie (Rebecca Raff Cock, wife of C. C. Cock.) They located her house all right but found no one at home. Ella had company for her to dinner last week, and she has been to the house to tea several times since. She is looking real well and is as neat and tidy as any old lady can be of seventy six summers. I read your postal to the girls at the dinner table. Edith said she would feel grateful for the coat. For myself will say that as it is mighty uncertain whether or not I hold my position longer than spring the suit and ov! ercoat may afford me a soft place to fall on if suddenly "heisted" from office. Do you see? Therefore think you had best send them. Edith suggested that I pay the express charges on this invoice of goods, so enclose a draft for that purpose, which I make payable to Dennis, thinking it will be more convenient for him to have it cashed than for you. With kind remembrances to all the friends, Keeler ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES