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I RENTED THE WELLMAN CENTENNIAL BOOK AND FOUND LOT OF MY ANCESTORS IN IT, HAMILTON, TAYLOR AND HULL. I HAVE IT ON SOUNDEX PERMANENTLY AT THE LTD CHURCH IN ORANGE, CA. PAT DANIELS [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parkinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Bl.2ADI/86 Message Board Post: I will be visiting Washington, Iowa very soon, looking for info on my Parkinson family. I know many of them are buried in the Elm Grove Cemetery. Does anyone know how I can access a map of that cemetery??? I am looking for the graves of my ggrandfather Henry Parkinson, his wife Margaret Burley Parkinson, their son,John Burley Parkinson, their daughter Clara Parkinson, Hnery's brother Benoni Parkinson, and Benoni's wife, Katherine Gray Parkinson. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

I am looking for the parents of John S. BOAL, born 1836 in Pennsylvania, died 14 Jun 1878 in Washington County, Iowa. He is buried in the Wassonville Cemetery in Iowa. A marker at his grave indicates he was a veteran of the Civil War. He married Almeda 'Rispa' FOSTER on 7 Jun 1864. She was born 1844 in Ohio and died 1874 in Washington County, Iowa. Thanks. Aaron Hill _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Benn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bl.2ADI/85 Message Board Post: Howard W. Benn, age 65, obituary published Sept. 30, 1941 and funeral notice published Oct. 1, 1941, both in the Tampa Tribune. "Howard W. Benn, Tampa Real Estate Dealer, Dies at 65 - Howard W. Benn, 65, of 301 E. North st., Tampa real estate broker, died Sunday night at the Tampa hospital after an illness of several months. Mr. Benn was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Kaaba Shrine temple of Davenport, Iowa, before coming to Tampa 16 yearsa ago. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary E. Benn, of Tampa; a son, Howard W. Benn, jr., of Washington, Iowa, three sisters, Mrs. Grace G. Benn, of Los Angeles; Mrs. Charles McCreedy, of Sigourney, Iowa, and Mrs. Frank Wilson, of Wellman, Iowa, and two brothers, W. J. Benn, of Los Angeles, and Irwin L. Benn, of Portland, Ore., and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Wilson Sammon chapel tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in charge of Rev. E. J. Pendergrass, of the Seminole Heights Methodist church. Burial will be in Myrtle Hill cemetery. Pallbearers will be C. W. Latimer, Ernest King, Isbon Linebaugh, Capt. William Tussey, Fred D. Burnham and Don Sheppard." Published in The Tampa Morning Tribune, September 30, 1941. Also: "BENN, HOWARD W. - Funerak services for Howard W. Benn, 65, of 301 E. North St., who died Sunday night at a local hospital, will be held at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Wilson Sammon company funeral home with the Rev. E. J. Pendergrass of the Seminole Heights Methodist church officiating. Interment to be in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be C. W. Latimer, Ernest King, Isbon Linebaugh, Fred D. Burnham, Don Sheppard and Capt. Wm. Tussey." Published in The Tampa Morning Tribune, September 30, 1941.

THE EVENING JOURNAL - WASHINGTON IOWA - MAY 15, 1926 Anna Elizabeth DENCKER STOCKMAN (posters great-Aunt) Late yesterday afternoon Mrs. W. I. STOCKMAN of West Chester community, 47 years of age and the mother of 13 children sucumbed to injuries recieved earlier in the day in a runaway accident north of West Chester. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternon in the Methodist church at West Chester and will be conducted by Rev. P. B. GRAY. Interment will be in the cemetery at Brighton, her former home. HARNESS BREAKS IS CAUSE Mrs. STOCKMAN in company with 2 of her younger children Mildred and Earl was on her way to West Chester to take part in a school picnic, when it is supposed that the harness on the horse she was driving broke, permitting one of the shafts to drop. The horse began kicking and ran, overturning the buggy and throwing Mrs. STOCKMAN to the hard ground with considerable force. She was hurried to the Washington County Hospital as speedily as possible, but she suffered from a very severe concussion of the brain and lived only about six hours. Neither of the children were hurt. DEATH BLOW TO FAMILY Her husband and children are overcome with grief over the tragic death of the wife and mother. The home life centered around her and the home is now vastly changed and saddened place. Mrs. STOCKMAN as number of years ago united with the Christian church at Brighton and for her home life and in her association with her neighbors exemplified the principles of her religon in a forceful way. She was a daughter of Henry and Lucretia (VLEREBOME) DENCKER. Anna DENCKER was born near Princeton, New Jersey April 1, 1879. She came with her parents to Washington Co. when about twelve years old. The DENCKER family was formerly well known residents of the Brighton Community. MARRIED IN 1897 She was married to Will F. STOCKMAN on Sept. 13, 1897 and they had lived in Washington Co. ever since, with the exception of a few years spent in Jefferson Co. and Henry Counties. For several years past they had lived on what is known as the Lon BRINDLEY farm, northeast of West Chester. She is survived by her father, who lives in Rock Island, by her husband and the following children, all of whom live in Washington Co. John, Samuel, William, Osie, Clark, Leo, Lee, Virgil, Dora, Ivan, Mildred, Earl, and Louis. Three sisters, Mrs. Sadie (Sarah) Simpson and Mrs. Grace Maitlen of Rock Island and Mrs. Emma Delp of Ohio and one brother Louis Dencker of Des Moines also survive. Later Obit from West Chester, Iowa The funeral of Mrs. William STOCKMAN was held here in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It was the largest attendance of any funeral that has been held here for several years. The funeral was preached by the Rev. COLEMAN of Keota, Iowa and the Rev. LINDENMAYER and Supt. of the Schools. This makes two sad accidents we have had here in the past few weeks and one can never tell what the next will be or when. It is as the Rev. GRAY said in the sermon, it is the best plan to be ready all the time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: A picture of Anna and her family is included in my family web site. Anna's maternal grandmother was Juith Ann STRYKER - from Long Island N.Y. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm 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

I have looked at these records. One died during the war. The other was too young to be John S. Boal. John S. Boal died in 1878. Grave Records of Washington County, Iowa; Graves Registration Project of W. P. A. Page: 20 Name: John S. Boal Birth Date: 1836 Death Date: 14 Jun 1878 Cemetery: Wassonville Comment: C. W. Vet. Thanks. Aaron Hill ************* Dear Aaron Hill: I found two more John Boals in Pennsylvania: 5- Residence not listed; Enlisted 10/1/1864 as a Private; same day drafted into Co. H, 53rd PA Inf; discharged 5/31/1865 6- Residence not listed; enlisted 8/11/1863 as a Captain; same day commissioned into Co. A, 9th PA Cavalry; killed 3/16/1865 at Averysboro, NC. Buried in the National Cemetery, Raleigh, NC: Section 20, Grave 53. Both items are from "History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865." I can print out a 'poop sheet' on both military units--the 53rd Inf, and the 9th Cav--and send them to you, if you like. send me your USPS address. Sincerely, Alice Smith _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bl.2ADI/40.2 Message Board Post: I am trying to find someone who can take a photograph (digital or other) of two graves at Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County. The graves are for: Gilbert McCulley born Sep 4, 1801 died February 23, 1888 and his wife, Elizabeth McCulley born December 08, 1814 and died July 25, 1901. I would be happy to reimburse expenses. Please contact me at [email protected] Thanks.

I need help trying to find the unit of John S. Boal, born 1836 in Pennsylvania, died 1878 in Washington County, Iowa. I have pored over many records and have yet to find any definitive information. Thanks. Aaron Hill Here are the four men I have narrowed it down to: All are named John Boal. 1. Served Pennsylvania Commission H Co. 7th Inf Reg. PA Enlisted 22 April 1861 1st Lieut Mustered Out at Harrisburg, PA on 29 July 1861 2. Enlisted 31 August 1861 Captain Served Pennsylvania Commission G Co. 49th Inf Reg. PA Resigned on 25 October 1862 Transferred on 11 January 1863 from Company G to Company C 3. Enlisted 23 June 1863 Captain Served Pennsylvania Commission D Co. Litzinger's Inf Reg. PA Mustered Out on 08 August 1863 4. Enlisted 27 June 1863 Priv Served Pennsylvania Enlisted G Co. 55th Inf Reg. PA Mustered Out on 26 August 1863 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clyde Classification: Queries Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Bl.2ADI/26.1 Message Board Post: I can't help you with the Friman's but I do have information on Joseph Clyde b.4/4/1806 and his family. He lived in Washington, Washington County in 1882. Could we share info? I would like to see a copy of the photo. Dennis Clyde Northrop. please e-mail @ [email protected]

My ancestor William L. Stephens b. 1813 OH-d 1893 prob Decatur co., IA-m'd Elizabeth Beasley March 1856 in Washington co., IA. Children Sarah 1856, Mary M. 1859, James Andrew 1861 Wash co, Jonathan Marion 1862 Wash co-d. 1942 Decatur co, George Meek 1867 Harrison M-d. 1947 Decatur, William Leonard 1868 Wash-d. 1941 Decatur IA, Salina 1869, Martha Ann 1872, and Thomas N 1872. It is believed that William came to Iowa early 1850s from Ohio. The family ended up in Leon, Decatur co, IA. Any help appreciated. Gloria Knight

Charlotte, Washington is probably about 80-90 mile from the Quad Cities. The town has a square and is easy to find your way around in, however, Highway 92 is now closed for construction between Ainsworth and Washington if you are looking at a road map, keep that in mind. I live about 23 miles from Washington and about 60 miles from the Quad Cities so this is just a guestimate. I don't know the hours of the Washington Library since I live out of town. However, when I have been over there, it is open after 10:00 a.m. every day but I don't know which evenings it is open as I never go of an evening. The Washington County Genealogical Library/Public Library is at 120 E. Main, Washington, Iowa. The courthouse is on the other end of that street at 210 W. Main. I think you will find land records before 1850 as I had a great great grandfather that died there in 1851 and he owned land at that time. Possibly as early as 1836-38. The former coordinator of the Washington County IaGenWeb site lost their server and the pages are being rebuilt. With road construction and surgery in the spring I am trying to rebuild the site with what information I have available in my own home until I can spend more time in Washington myself. Norma Jennings

Someone in Iowa sent me this address in Iowa GENEALOGY DEPT WASHINGTON COUNTY GENEALOGY LIBRARY 120 E. MAIN WASHINGTON, IA 52353 attn: Wilma or Marge pat daniels in Buena park [email protected]

Charlotte, This sight might help you with addresses, phone numbers and any other information you may need. http://www.rootsweb.com/~iawashin/ Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlotte Martin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: RE: [wash] General Information about Research in Washington County & Ainsworth > I sent this request a week ago- Does anyone on the Listserve have the > answers to any of my questions???? I have looked at the Washington County > site and it doesn't answer my questions about the library or the courthouse. > Those are my biggest concerns. > Charlotte Martin > > -----Original Message----- > From: Charlotte Martin [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:43 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [wash] General Information about Research in Washington County > & Ainsworth > > > I will be coming to Washington County, Iowa the second week in September. I > will be there for the Federation of Genealogical Socities Annual Conference > in Quad Cities. How far is it from the Quad Cities? Also time? What are the > hours and days open for the Washington County Gen. Society and the County > Courthouse? I had Vickery and Wilcox relatives in Ainsworth in 1870's and > 1880's. Some of them are buried in Ainsworth Cemetery according to a > Cemetary Book. I have death certificates from the State. Where am I likely > to find more information???, etc. > Charlotte Martin > West Lafayette, IN > [email protected] > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

Landrecords would go back to the first buyer to when it was a territory. Check Bureau of Land Management records for 1864, it would be listed at the court house. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlotte Martin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: RE: [wash] Land records in Washington County > I never saw an answer to this message. Was there one? These are items of > interest to me also. > Charlotte Martin > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 2:07 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [wash] Land records in Washington County > > > Hello, > I was wondering if anyone knew how far back the land records > went at the Washington County Court House. Would they go back to the > first > settler? I was wondering if there might be a record of land purchased > as far back as 1864. If anyone knows the answer please email me. I > would also like the address of the Court House or the Genealogical > Society to request for the help in obtaining copies of those records. > Thanks so much. Jene > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library > >

I never saw an answer to this message. Was there one? These are items of interest to me also. Charlotte Martin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 2:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [wash] Land records in Washington County Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew how far back the land records went at the Washington County Court House. Would they go back to the first settler? I was wondering if there might be a record of land purchased as far back as 1864. If anyone knows the answer please email me. I would also like the address of the Court House or the Genealogical Society to request for the help in obtaining copies of those records. Thanks so much. Jene

I sent this request a week ago- Does anyone on the Listserve have the answers to any of my questions???? I have looked at the Washington County site and it doesn't answer my questions about the library or the courthouse. Those are my biggest concerns. Charlotte Martin -----Original Message----- From: Charlotte Martin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [wash] General Information about Research in Washington County & Ainsworth I will be coming to Washington County, Iowa the second week in September. I will be there for the Federation of Genealogical Socities Annual Conference in Quad Cities. How far is it from the Quad Cities? Also time? What are the hours and days open for the Washington County Gen. Society and the County Courthouse? I had Vickery and Wilcox relatives in Ainsworth in 1870's and 1880's. Some of them are buried in Ainsworth Cemetery according to a Cemetary Book. I have death certificates from the State. Where am I likely to find more information???, etc. Charlotte Martin West Lafayette, IN [email protected]

Dear Aaron, I found the following info on the names you requested. Ellery N Foster, claimed residence in Washington Co, Iowa, enlisted as a private at age 21yrs. Served F Co., 1st Cal Reg IA, mustered out at St. Louis, MO, on 1 September 1865. I did not find John S Boal claiming residence in Iowa will serving in the Civil War. I did find 6 who served in PA. Just a note. I have ordered many old military records and files. I was fortunate enough to find additional clues on my families through these records, though the price of these records have gone up quite a bit. Good luck. Katherine --- Aaron Hill <[email protected]> wrote: > > Does anyone know or, if not, can someone lookup the > regiments and companies > of Ellery Foster and John S. Boal, both of > Washington County, during the > Civil War? John Boal has a Civil War maker on his > grave in the Wassonville > Cemetery. > > Thanks for any help. > > Aaron Hill > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy > access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/

Does anyone know or, if not, can someone lookup the regiments and companies of Ellery Foster and John S. Boal, both of Washington County, during the Civil War? John Boal has a Civil War maker on his grave in the Wassonville Cemetery. Thanks for any help. Aaron Hill _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

I will be coming to Washington County, Iowa the second week in September. I will be there for the Federation of Genealogical Socities Annual Conference in Quad Cities. How far is it from the Quad Cities? Also time? What are the hours and days open for the Washington County Gen. Society and the County Courthouse? I had Vickery and Wilcox relatives in Ainsworth in 1870's and 1880's. Some of them are buried in Ainsworth Cemetery according to a Cemetary Book. I have death certificates from the State. Where am I likely to find more information???, etc. Charlotte Martin West Lafayette, IN [email protected]