Does anyone have a connection with this line? I am trying to find more info on John Owen. Descendants of John Owen 1 John Owen b: Abt. 1804 in Virginia d: 1853 in Putman County, Indiana .. +Nancy Baldridge b: 1804 in Russell County, Virginia m: July 22, 1828 in Pike County, Kentucky d: April 26, 1873 in Confidence, Wayne Co., Iowa ......... 2 James Owen b: 1829 in Putman County, Indiana d: March 05, 1891 in Confidence, Wayne Co., Iowa ............. +Minerva Vanlandingham b: 1830 in Indiana m: 1849 ......... 2 Owen Owen b: 1832 d: March 13, 1908 in Confidence, Wayne Co., Iowa ............. +Elizabeth McDaniel ......... *2nd Wife of Owen Owen: ............. +Clarrissa Fountain ......... 2 Greenbury Owen b: March 31, 1836 in Cloverdale Township, Putnam Co., Indiana d: April 25, 1910 in Confidence, Wayne Co., Iowa ............. +Rachel Unknown ......... 2 Nancy A. Owen ......... 2 Thomas Owen b: 1839 d: March 28, 1921 in Confidence, Wayne Co., Iowa ............. +Mary A. Marlan ......... 2 Joseph Owen Cheryl csears14@home.com or csears14@comcast.com after Feb. 28,2002

I am researching the family of George SIRES and his wife Mary FITZER, early settlers of Wayne co IA. They arrived in the county around 1853, having emigrated from Cass co IN, with his wife's parents John and Mary Fitzer. George and Mary had the following children: John F Sires (married Mary ???, went to Jackson co MO), Alexander S Sires (killed in the Civil War), James H Sires (married Sarah BURLEIGH), Martha Sires (married William LANIER), Bruce Sires (married 1st Mary DOYLE and went to Neb), Robert R Sires (married Ida GILL, Rebecca Sires (married Jerry LOTT), US Grant Sires (married Lydia LONG), George Asberry Sires (married Cora MILTHORPE). I am trying to trace all of their descendants and would like to exchange info with anyone researching this family. Pam Shelton-Anderson pshelton@aros.net

I am researching the family of David POPLIN b. cc 1807 in North Carolina, died c 1883 in Wayne County Ia. Before 1830 he married Charlotte MCKINNEY (died in Wayne Co. Benton Twp in 1883) and in 1830 was living in Hamilton co OH. He may have lived in Tennesee prior to 1830, and I believe his father may have been Henry POPLIN 1810 Montgomery/Chatham co NC and 1820 Bedford co TN. In 1836 David and his family moved to Putnam co IN and in 1859 to Wayne co IA. Their children were Margeret Ann POPLIN, d 1868, married William Long, Frederick POPLIN, Hamilton, POPLIN, Robert POPLIN, James POPLIN, Martha POPLIN, Susan POPLIN (married Charles VAN CLEAVE), Nancy POPLIN (married James GARNES) and Sarah POPLIN (married Francis Marion GIBBS). I am trying to find David POPLIN's origins and parents as well as those of his wife Charlotte MCKINNEY. Any info would be appreciated. Please contact me at my email Pam Shelton-Anderson pshelton@aros.net

I am researching the family of John FITZER who came to Cass co IN in the 1830s with his brother Joseph FITZER. John FITZER was born 1800 in Fayette co KY, the son of John FITZER and Mary WOLF. In 1822 he married Mary WOODS, daughter of Hugh and Barbara WOODS in Lawrence co OH. In 1835 they moved to Cass co IN and lived there until John and Mary moved to Iowa in 1853 where they settled in Wayne County. John and Mary FITZER had the following children: Elizabeth (married Kellog M HART and Jonathan THOMAS she died in Wayne co 2 Sept 1902); probably William (married Druzilla Molder and lived in Cass co IN), Mary (married George SIRES and died in Wayne co 17 Jan 1908), George who died before 1900 in Wayne co IA and was apparently mentally disabled, John (died in Wayne co 1881 unmarried) and Martha (married Allen DOLLARHIDE and died in Cass co IN 1864 after living several years in Wayne co IA). Mary DOLLARHIDE a daughter of Martha, married Alphoneous SMITH of Wayne co IA. John FITZER sen died in Wayne co 1871 and Mary Woods FITZER in 1883. Would like to make contact with anyone else researching this family. Pam Shelton-Anderson pshelton@aros.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gustafson/Munson/Anderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/754.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Pauline: My Anna Lovisa Gustafson was supposed to have been born in 1861, so would be about 17 if she married Heck Sanford in 1878, but on the 1880 Federal Census, she is listed as 22 years of age so born about 1858, three years off. I have seen census records that far off before so I don't know if she is the same person. The other thing I'm looking at is that the children of Gustaf "Munson" are using his surname in the 1880 census in Lucas County, and so i don't know if Anna went by Gustafson or Munson. My Anna Gustafson immigrated in 1872 or 1873.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/815 Message Board Post: I would like to know if the Lucinda listed in the 1860 Wayne County Iowa Census as living in the home of Andrew J. Davis, (b. abt. 1834 in Ky d. before 1880 census). and Mary E. was Lucinda Ratliff Zentz b. 7 Jan 1847 in Va. Lucinda Ratliff Zentz married Levi Zentz in the home of A. J. Davis 19 Nov. 1865. I would like to know where her sister Mary Ellen Ratliff Davis (b. 1 Apr. 1851 in Butler Coungy Ohio) was living before her marriage to John W. Davis b. Oct. 24, 1845 in Jackson county, Indiana and if John W. Davis was related to Andrew J. Davis. I would like to know how Lucinda and Mary Ratliff came to be in Iowa. We can't find their parents, Wm. and Nancy Nichols Ratliff on any census. Censuses that Lucinda was on after her marriage say that she and her parents were born in VA. I would also like to know if the Jesse Ratliff family who lived in Wayne County Iowa from the 1850s until 1890 was related to Lucinda and Mary Ratliff.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Warren Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/814.1 Message Board Post: I was hoping I could find obituaries of some of these people in my files, but sorry couldn't find any Listed in the Wayne Co. Cemetery Book are: G.S. Warren 1856 - 1935 and wife Elizabeth J 1866-1918 Ethan 1884-1965 and wife Belinda 1819-1907. These are all in Big Springs Cemetery in Jefferson Twp. Wayne Co. IA. If you are not Donald Warren I have an address where you can contact him if you want to email me direct. He is a relative of Floyd Humeston Warren. He might be able to help you with some of the others. My email is PaulineWilliams@webtv.net

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/Cl.2ADI/814 Message Board Post: Seeking any information regarding Warrens of Wayne County (or surrounding counties of Richman Township. They are listed in the June 1900 Census - Garland and Wife Elizabeth Jane (LaRue) Sons: ETHAN - b. 1884 d.1965 in Iowa Guy b. 1886 d. 1965 in Iowa Elmer b. 1887 d. 1973 Indiana IRA Mur (my grandfather) Peal Chester b. 1896 d. 1969 Webster, Iowa Floyd Humeston b. 1903 d. 1973 Wayne, Iowa and daughters Stella b. 1892 d.1968 California Emma b. 1894 d. 1934 probably in Iowa Thank you for whatever help you may provide.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sanford, Gustafson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/754.1.1 Message Board Post: I am from Humeston and Heck Sanford, who was the first editor of the Humeston New Era newspaper which is still in business. The only thing I have found so far is that Anna died In Phoenix, AZ after a long illness on April 5, 1936. He died in 1914 and is buried in the Humeston Cemetery. It shows an empty space beside his grave but in the Cemetery book it doesn't show her as being buried there. If you would like I could see if I could find anything else you can email me direct to PaulineWilliams@webtv.net

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/Cl.2ADI/754.1 Message Board Post: I am trying to track down an Anna Lovisa Gustafson, who emigrated from Sweden about 1872, and was not listed with her family in the 1880 Lucas Co., Iowa Census. Since Wayne County is so close, I was hoping that you could tell me more about your Anna Gustafson to see if there is a connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/549.1 Message Board Post: Verna May - I would like to hear from you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dent, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/270.273.1 Message Board Post: Hello All, I know many of the families you have are in some way also related to Dent. I have been given the permission to welcome all for the first (at least American) World Wide Dent Reunion in Maryland, U.S.A. For more details contact the email address below, and as we say here "Get the show on the road" I won't be able to be there physically in my condition, but encourage those that will and those that can't, help to make this one heck of an event. Let's have pictures, of those known and unknown, stories spread throughout the year, fiction and all. Maps and directions, places and things. Just much of any OLE thing that can add to the pleasure. Where will be announced later and thank you is in order, if you post this on your site to notify those who may be interested. Who knows what links could be found. I know my family of Woolley/Willey, and O'Neal, Neal, etc. are in there somewhere. We will be glad to welcome all those that care to come or share. Dentreunion@yahoogroups.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mayo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/813 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on a John Mayo who died 1 July 1877 in Wayne County Iowa. Any help would be appreciated.

I am searching for a Jonathan Young who married Rachel Ozombaugh. They were married between 1820 and 1830. I believe in Butler Co., PA. The following children were born in Butler Co.: Simon J., Eliza Ann, Margaret J., Susannah, Nuseanah. This family appeared on the Butler Co. Census in 1830 & 1840. By 1846 they were in Wapello Co., IA. Jonathan may have died in Wapello Co. I believe the rest of the family moved to Wayne Co., Iowa and then on into Missouri. Rachel married 2nd Charles Goliher in Jefferson Co., Iowa and then moved to Missouri. Can anyone help me with this family? I would like to find additional information on the whole family. Thank you in advance. Linda lannycaplinda@aol.com

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/Cl.2ADI/404.404.1 Message Board Post: There was at least one other Ross family in Wayne County about the same time as mine. Let me check my files this weekend and get back to you on what I know about that line.

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/Cl.2ADI/812.2 Message Board Post: Sorry, This is my correct e-mail jlporte110@att.net James

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/Cl.2ADI/812.1.1 Message Board Post: Ron, Thanks for the quick reply. How about this idea? Rozetta and James could have been married and away from home before the 1880 Census. And between 1870 and 1880 the others were born to this same family (Andrew's) or they could possibly belong to James.?? (Or the last child Cashmer could be son of James since his father was born in IA.) And another question? Do you have any idea who the parents of Charlotte Moore might be? Thanks. James You can e-mail me direct if you want.

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/Cl.2ADI/812.1 Message Board Post: James: Andrew Jackson Osborn (m. Charlotte Moore 1857) was the brother of my 2nd ggrandfather Hiram O. Osborn also from Wayne Co., Iowa. I show the children of Andrew J. and Charlotte to be : POLLY ANN OSBORN JOHN WESLEY OSBORN ROZETTA OSBORN CATHERINE M. OSBORN JAMES JORDAN OSBORN ORTHO GRANFORD OSBORN ROSCOE LINIEL OSBORN This is all the children I have for Andrew and Charlotte. What bothers me is I have seen the name Orin W. Osborn which you list in your note, but I can't remember how he connects. If I could, it might help connect your Harvey L. Osborn as I am sure he connects to the family. I will have to do a little digging to see what I can find. I have a lot of information on the family of Andrew J. and Hiram O. Osborn if we can make the connection. Let me know if you have any more that might help. Regards Ron Osborn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Osborn, Ragan, Bloom Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/812 Message Board Post: I'm searching for information about the ancestors of Harvy L. OSBORN born 1870 died 1957 married 1895 Minnie BLOOM born 1877 died 1940. Their children were Walter Earl OSBORN (1897-1971), Elma (BLOOM) RAGAN (1900-1966), Arthur Eldon OSBORN (1902-? ), John Andrew OSBORN 1910-1974), Roy Melvin OSBORN (1913-1989), Howard Russell OSBORN (1916) The following was found in the 1880 Census Place: Warsaw, Wayne, Iowa This shows his possible parents and siblings. Can anyone please verify whether these were all from the same family. I'm also interested sharing any other information that may be helpful. Andrew J. OSBORN Self M M W 45 IL Occ: Blacksmith Fa: NC Mo: VA Charlotte OSBORN Wife F M W 43 PA Occ: Keeps House Fa: PA Mo: PA All of the following have the father born in IL and the mother born in PA.. Polly A. OSBORN Dau F S W 22 AR Occ: Keeps House Fa: IL Mo: PA John W. OSBORN Son M S W 20 MO Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: IL Mo: PA Catharine M. OSBORN Dau F S W 17 MO Occ: Keeps House Fa: IL Mo: PA Ortho G. OSBORN Son M S W 13 IL Occ: Home & School Fa: IL Mo: PA Rosco L. OSBORN Son M S W 11 IL Occ: Home & School Fa: IL Mo: PA Harvy L. OSBORN Son M S W 9 IL Occ: Home & School Fa: IL Mo: PA Edmund H. OSBORN Son M S W 8 IL Occ: Home & School Fa: IL Mo: PA Orin W. OSBORN Son M S W 6 IL Occ: Home & School Fa: IL Mo: PA Melvil I. OSBORN Son M S W 2 IL Occ: Home Fa: IL Mo: PA Cashmer OSBORN Son M S W 2M IA Occ: Home Fa: IL Mo: PA Thanks much for your help James

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/28.29.329.364.368.2 Message Board Post: Brenda, Alexander and Cynthia were my gr-gr-grandparents. I descend from their daughter Bethania Dossett. Alexander's mother was Margaret Gans. His grandparents were Jacob and Elizabeth Gans Rumble. Cynthia's parents were Issac Newton and Susannah Winkler Loveless. Issac's parents are unknown, but Susannah can be traced back 2-3 more generations. Leanne (Dossett) Cook