Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1236 Surname: HARWOOD, RANDOLPH ------------------------- Jane Harwood Randolph's parents were Thomas and Mary ? Harwood. Siblings were: Sarah; Charles; Benjamin; John; William; George; Henry and James W. There may be others, but this is what is listed in the 1860 census. Sorry, I have no information regarding an Isaac Harwood. Hope this helps.

According to her obituary, Ellen Lisetta Hardy Miller, who died on June 30, 1925, was married to James Marshall Miller. Can someone tell me if James Marshall Miller is the son of George M. and Lucy Ann Detwiler Miller? Thanks.

Hello All, Thanks to a response I received from Connie....the most probable cemetery where my long, sought after Great Grandmother's final resting place is Purdom Cemetery near Keosauqua. Do any of you know whether a WPA or other index for that cemetery exists....and where I might lay my hands on the information. I am searching for information on the date of death of Mary Ann [Perkins] Freeman. Any help on locating her final resting place would be most welcome. Hope Freeman Carnicle Phoenix, AZ

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1235 Surname: Alexander ------------------------- I don't know why George Walker Alexander and his wife Josephine chose Huston for Charles middle name. However, I have recently posted a couple of obituaries on the obits board that may be useful.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1234 Surname: ALEXANDER, HUSTON ------------------------- I also have wondered if he might be related to the Huston families. I hope maybe Darrell can tell us.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1233 Surname: ALEXANDER, HUSTON ------------------------- My Mother and Roxie played together when they were little girls. Would it be possible for you to post her obituary. I would certainly like to have a copy if that is possible. It is not known to us what became of her. Whether she had a family or what. Also, I and others are interested in knowing why Charles middle name is Huston. I am wondering if his Mother or another ancestor may have been a Huston. Do you know of any connection to the Huston families that came to Van Buren Co? Do you know his parents names? Thanks very much for responding to my posting.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1232 Surname: HUSTON, CARTER, THARP, SIDWELL ------------------------- Hi Marian ~ I'm hopeful that you or one of the others here can tell me where Charlie got his middle name. I'm still trying to track down my HUSTON/HEUSTON/HUESTON/HOUSTON family! Thanks, everyone.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1231 Surname: Alexander, Cass ------------------------- I believe Stella Alexander and Nellie Alexander Cross were sisters born in Van Buren County. I think Stella married a Cass and died July 6, 1922. I would like to know more about Stella.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1229 Surname: Alexander ------------------------- Charles Huston Alexander was my grandmother's brother. He was born Dec. 12, 1880. On Aug. 28, 1901 he married Mattie M. Butts. I don't know when he died. I do have an obit. for Roxie. Nellie Alexander Cross was my grandmother.

According to my index, there are Freeman burials in Bentonsport, Purdom and Smith Cemeteries. I don't know if any of those are in Van Buren Township. My index is only for surnames, and I don't have all the cemetery listings. Connie Street ckcasey@louisacomm.net "To measure the man (person), measure his (or her) heart." -Malcolm S. Forbes ----- Original Message ----- From: "HOPE A. CARNICLE" <carho@aztec.asu.edu> To: <IAVANBUR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 4:58 PM Subject: Van Buren Twp cemeteries > > > I've been searching for some time for the date of death and > place of burial of my GGGrandmother, Mary A. Perkins FREEMAN > > The family was reported in Van Buren Twp, Pittsburg PO in > the 1860 census. Mary died sometime between this 1860 census > and 1863 when Joseph Freeman as a widower was remarried in 1863. Are any of you > aware of cemetery indexes or records of the Pittsburg cemetery > available which may hold the answer to her information. > > Thank you > Hope Freeman Carnicle > Phoenix, AZ > > > ==== IAVANBUR Mailing List ==== > Visit the Van Buren Co. GenConnect Boards > Queries - Obits - Bios - Wills - Bible - Pensions - Deeds > http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/ > > > ============================== > 9 Health Tips for Computer Genealogists > http://www.thirdage.com/features/tech/ouch/ > >

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1227 Surname: Stonebraker, Stienbrecher, Steinbracher ------------------------- Greetings - I am the NEW admin. for the STONEBRAKER-L mailing list at Rootsweb.com/ . . . And I am trying to generate some activity for the List, while giving a helping hand where I can . . . If your not on our mailing list, and would like to be . . . contact me for FREE details, we would really like to have you to join us ! " Have fun, be polite . . . Remember we are all at different stages in our research area . . . And dumb questions are never asked . . . Join in, share, compare and learn ! There is room for everyone . . . " Happy Hunting ! *********************************** a dweller on the path by the hedge *********************************** your friend in Christ; Ken Hedgpeth Arcadia, California " with a night light on ! " I am the Admin. for the . . . HEDGPETH-L at Rootsweb STONEBRAKER-L at Rootsweb and also the . . . HEDGPETH GenConnet Queries Board.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1225 Surname: Kent, Antill, Phillips ------------------------- Looking for info on Daniel(bn.1819) and Ann Jane(Phillips)Kent.She died a few years after they were married.At this time the family lived in Union Co.Ohio.They had a child named Derastus Marion Kent. Daniel then married Lucinda Baxter and with Derastus,Lucinda and her son,Mortimer Baxter they left Ohio in about 1850 and settled in Van Buren Co.Iowa. Daniel was my great-great grandfather. Derastus Married Hatti Antill after the Civil war in 1865. They are my great grandparents.

I've been searching for some time for the date of death and place of burial of my GGGrandmother, Mary A. Perkins FREEMAN The family was reported in Van Buren Twp, Pittsburg PO in the 1860 census. Mary died sometime between this 1860 census and 1863 when Joseph Freeman as a widower was remarried in 1863. Are any of you aware of cemetery indexes or records of the Pittsburg cemetery available which may hold the answer to her information. Thank you Hope Freeman Carnicle Phoenix, AZ

For those with ancestors in Van Buren Twp., the 1860 census transcription is complete and has been uploaded. Van Buren township was the 2nd largest township in 1860 behind Farmington township, which at the time also contained what was later to become Bonaparte township. This makes a total of 9 of the 12 townships complete. On page 505, I'm quite sure is the person who was to become our county's Congressional Medal of Honor winner during the Civil War, Voltaire Twombly. He was listed by the enumerator as Voltaire Pombley, salesman. ___________________________________________________________ «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤»§«¤» Rich Lowe richlowe@web-iowa.com Van Buren Co. IA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/ IAVANBUR-L Mail List http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/how-to-subscribe.html Villages of Van Buren http://www.800-tourvbc.com

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Sherri I talked to our county historian today who told me the Shepherd House was a successful hotel located at the corner of First and Dodge Streets, across from the Old Farmer's Creamery. An apartment house stands there now. There is a stone building behind it that likely dates from the original time of the Shepherd House. According to the historian, it was probably the more successful of the hotels in town because they were known to server better food than their competitors. In the 1878 Bios section, Van Buren Twp., you will also find a bio on a James Shepherd in which the establishment was referred to as the "Keosauqua House". http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/bio_vanburen_2.htm Rich ___________________________________________________________ «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤»§«¤» Rich Lowe richlowe@web-iowa.com Van Buren Co. IA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/ IAVANBUR-L Mail List http://www.rootsweb.com/~iavanbur/how-to-subscribe.html Villages of Van Buren http://www.800-tourvbc.com srichardson wrote: > > Can someone tell me what the Shepherd House was that was in Keosauqua? > In the Biographical Sketches, it lists Mr. Kettle as county recorder and > proprietor of the Shepherd House of Keosauqua. > > sherri >

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1222 Surname: Ruddell, Langford ------------------------- Searching for William Francis Ruddell, husband of Cora Jane Langford. Also, Sister, Dora Mae Langford who married Francis M. Ruddell, all from VanBuren Co.Iowa. Hannah Hull Langford is my husband Ronalds, G-Grandmother. Hopefully we can be of help, to each other.

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1220 Surname: Pool, Poole ------------------------- I have a blank spot in my search and the name Conrad Pool is there. I have Conrad and siblings John, Robert, Phillip, Samuel, and Roswell all born around 1800. There parents ? Pool and ? ? both b 1770 married around 1790 died around 1840. The ? Pool father was William Pool b. 1728 in PA died around 1800. Married 1761 to Ann Butt 1725-1800. I have some info going further back from William but this ? I can not find. Is there a connect to this Conrad. Thanks for any responses.

I've hit a wall and wondered if anyone out there can help? I'm researching Archibald Campbell and an having trouble with this wife, Catherine Houk (or Houck). They were located in the Leando/Douds area in the late 1800's. Does anyone have info on Catherine's family? I've seen the Houk name but haven't had any luck connecting it to the Campbells. I'm also looking for info on Archibald's son, Alexander Cambell's wife, Keziah Ann McComas. I have her father as Daniel McComas and mother as Catherine Grandstaff. Is Daniel connected with the Daniel in Maryland (1685) of the McComas Brothers from Scotland? Thanks for any info. Bonnie

Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/1219 Surname: Pool ------------------------- Marian, Thank you so much for the information on the Pool's from Van Buren co I am just starting on my heritage and I have already hit brick walls thanks for opening a door