This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sandrabordelon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.washington/481.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did find this information on another Nelson Family in Washington that belonged to the Seceder Church: David L. Amspoker was reared in Harrison County, Ohio, and was educated for that day. In 1856 he left Ohio and came to Washington County, Iowa, where he was united in marriage with Sarah J. Nelson, a native of Wayne County, Ohio, born Dec. 27, 1826. Her parents, William and Ann Nelson, were natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Wayne County, Ohio, at an early day, and who were also early settlers of Washington County, Iowa, arriving her in 1845, and locating in Washington Township. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are living: Martha, of Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa; Mary, of Washington; Sarah J., and Lizzie, the wife of John Hall, of this county. They were members of the Seceders; Church, and were very hospitable people. Mr. and Mrs. Amspoker have become the parents of eight children, four of whom are living: Lurena, the wife of Mathew Lewis, of Grainfield, Gove Co., Kan.; Frank, Etta and Myrtle at home. The deceased were Anna, Alex B., William N. and Ross L. Politically Mr. Amspoker is a Republican, but has never asked for nor accepted office. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, his wife also being a member of the same body. Mr. Amspoker has 120 acres of land which is well improved, having a good house, barn and all necessary out-buildings. While not a large land-owner, he has sufficient t make him a comfortable living, and is content with his lot. What he has is the result of his own labor, he not having inherited a cent. Portrait and Biographical of Washington Iowa page 247 I also found a John R. Nelson, born 1826, died 11/25/1890 and is buried in Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.