Wayne County Researchers: I am looking to connect my Elizabeth (Highley) Dillon with her proper parents and ancestors. Elizabeth was born in 1816 in VA, (County unknown,) and was living in Monroe County, OHio in 1840 census. Around 1843 she married William DILLON and in the 1850 Monroe County census she and William had three children: Abraham age 6, Henry age 4, and John age 3. About 1855 the family moved to Iowa where they purchased a farm near the Wayne and Decatur border. William died about 1875 and Elizabeth died 4 Sept 1885 in perhaps Wayne County. Does anyone know if there is an obituary file for Wayne county back in the 1880s that I might locate information on the widow Elizabeth Dillon? I would appreciate any help on locating information on her family. Thank you for your help. Perry Adams San Carlos, California

This was on the Decatur rootsweb line. Thought you would enjoy it. Still fishing for data on TUTTLE, CLARK, MONCRIEF, REYNOLDS, TEATER. Bill Tuttle Montgomery, MN -----Original Message----- From: GenSearcher45@aol.com [mailto:GenSearcher45@aol.com] Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 8:34 PM To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IADECATU] "The First Day Of Census" Hello all, My nephew sent me this and I wanted to share it with all of you. Regards, Carol ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The First Day Of Census" It was the first day of census, and all through the land each pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride, his book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there, toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face and wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table and she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked her of children. Yes, she had quite a few -- the oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride, and she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside.He noted the sex, the color, the age... the marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head and saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot" was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear, but she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such, they could read some ... and write some ... though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done so he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear, "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me as we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow as we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day that the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel and the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen -- the words they impart through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. --- Author unknown.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burkhart,Burkhardt,Borghardt,Broyles,Davis,Jared,Zentz,Ratliff,Pruitt,Gould,Fare,Fear,Dunbar,Hoggatt,Teeter,Owen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/957.1 Message Board Post: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/veterans_service_records.html With this site you can order forms so you can research for his pension records. They will then let you know if they have a designated number for you to write to the Veteran's Administration in your State. A pension file for -------------------designated (number)-----. "I am requesting that you conduct a BIRLS search for the file and retrieve it for my use from the Federal Records Center where it is currently housed. Procedures for recall of records from Federal Records Centers are found in VA Handbook 6300.1, Chapter 6; Part 5" I hope you can get some great results like I did.

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/957 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on George Milton Williams, DOB 1874, in Allerton IA , eldest son of James E and Margaret Jane McGill Williams. He lived with his parents and 5 brothers, Albert, Jesse, Charles, Harve and Hugh; at some point George joined the service and served in the Spanish American War. Cannot locate his military record and was hoping there might be some records of local men who joined the service. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much, Linda Williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WOODS SWAN HIND ROSENBERGER THOMPSON MOON SHINN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/956 Message Board Post: OBITUARY Mrs. Beatrice Rosenberger, daughter of George and Samantha Hinds Swan was born in Decatur County, Iowa January 22, 1880 and passed away in a hospital in Wichita, Kansas October 8, 1958. She was married to James Woods February 12, 1901 of Wayne Co IA who lived only a few months, and she then made her home with her mother-in-law Mrs. James W. (Mary Ashkettle) Woods. In 1906 they moved to Wichita, Kansas where she married Ed Rosenberger on December 11, 1922. Mrs. Rosenberger was a member of the West Side Nazarene church. Mrs. Rosenberger had cared for her invalid husband for a number of years. Survivors beside the husband include a sister Mrs. Estelle Thompson of Corydon; two nieces, Mrs. Thelma Moon, Grand River; Mrs. Flay Shinn, Caldwell, Idaho; Four nephews, Rev. Hollie Thompson, Holton, Kansas; Will Thompson, Corydon, Ia; Russell Thompson, Boone, IA; also a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Byrd-Snodgrass funeral home in Wichita, October 10 conducted by Rev. O. W. Eudaley of the West Side Nazarene church. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, Kans.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woods Ashkettle Rosenburger Hutchins Sapp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/955 Message Board Post: Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Woods Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ashkettle Woods, age 80, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Rosenberger 1624 South Waco today. She has been a resident of Wichita for 19 years coming here from Wayne Co, IA. She is survived by three sons, Clarence E., 1837 South Main, Roy E., Lineville, Ia., and Sam W., St. Joseph, Mo. The funeral services were held today at 4 o'clock at the chapel of the Wichita Undertaking Company with the Rev. E. M. Smith, of Oxford officiating. The body will be taken to Lineville, IA., for burial. (Wichita Eagle May 9 1924) Other children preceding her in death were Jennie, William L, James M (1st husband of Beatrice Rosenburger), Ora Woods Hutchins Sapp, Harry E.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HART, KELLOGG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/954 Message Board Post: Bev, I have tried to email, but it bounces. Please contact me, I have a Myrtillo Kellogg who had a sister Clarissa...could be we can help each other! Patricia

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/953 Message Board Post: My new address is PW1423@msn.com Other OLD address was: PWilliams515@aol.com

My great-grandparents were James Washington and Mary Ashkettle Woods. Both James and Mary were born in Armstrong Co, PA. James dates are 1838 - 1901 and Mary's 1844 - 1924. They moved to the Big Springs area of southwestern Wayne County about 1867. They are buried at the cemetery there along with several of their children. Harry Edson, James McDowell, and Roy. Children Clarence Ellsworth "Lon" Woods, William L. Woods, and Samuel W. Woods, and James McDowell's widow Beatrice Swan Woods ended up in the Sedgwick Co Kansas area. I have been working on genealogy for over 30 years and have a great collection of material and photos. However, I just don't find anyone ever researching this family. I wonder if any of you might now be searching, and would like to share information. Gayle in Kansas gayle1@wheatstate.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sager, Faris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/686.1 Message Board Post: Hi, My grandmother was a Sager from Wayne County and I have an extensive collection on the Sager's who lived in this region. Who are you descended from? Myself and some of the other descendants have an email group where we share out collections (names, dates, photos, stories, newspaper articles, etc.). Let me know if you'd like to join. Jocelyn

Hi List; Is there some kind soul in Wayne Co that could get us a photo copy of an obit for Martha Adaline Loshbough died July 11, 1910 in Jefferson twp, Wayne Co., IA. ???? Robin

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/941.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have found the gravesite of Ed Rathbun. He is buried in Girdner Cemetery - Mercer Co., Mo. His wife is not there. Thanks for your help. Lavona

In the Cemetery Records for Wayne County, Corydon Cemetery, Section III, Row 15, Plot 15.1 Edna G. Moore, 1902 - ??? O. Clark Moore, 1898 - 1973 Nothing listed for Everett Moore or Ina Orr. Good Luck in your search. Verna May CC Wayne County GOD BLESS AMERICA & PROTECT ALL THE TROOPS Alone we can do little, together we can accomplish much. ....Helen Keller http://www.rootsweb.com/~iawayne/index.htm gayle wrote: > > I have trying to complete a chapter in my family history book. I just > discovered that in 1937 several cousins were living in Wayne Co. Is there an > index for the cemetery inscription book that someone might be able to check > for me? > > In 1937 > OO or OC Moore was 38, and residing at Corydon > Everett Moore was 29 and living at Allerton > Ina Orr 41 was living at Allerton. > > Any help will be appreciated! Thank you! > > Gayle > gayle1@wheatstate.com > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --

I have trying to complete a chapter in my family history book. I just discovered that in 1937 several cousins were living in Wayne Co. Is there an index for the cemetery inscription book that someone might be able to check for me? In 1937 OO or OC Moore was 38, and residing at Corydon Everett Moore was 29 and living at Allerton Ina Orr 41 was living at Allerton. Any help will be appreciated! Thank you! Gayle gayle1@wheatstate.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/945.1 Message Board Post: There is a William B. Welch 1866--1954 buried in the Corydon Cemetery. Beside him is a wife by the name of Mary Olive Dates 1874--1972. Don't know if this is the one your looking for If you will e-mail the lecompte library e-mail address lecompte@grm.net the Genealogical Society there for a small fee can copy the obit. and send them to you.

In the Wayne County, IA Marriage Register - Book 1, 1880 - 1891 License No. 478, D. C. Neal, age 23, married Minnie J. Spencer, age 28, on April 13, 1885. Good Luck in your search. Verna May Coordinator Wayne County -- GOD BLESS AMERICA & PROTECT ALL THE TROOPS Alone we can do little, together we can accomplish much. ....Helen Keller http://www.rootsweb.com/~iawayne/index.htm oden@alltel.net wrote: > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: O'Neal, Hanks, Sparks, Hobart, Glazier > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/952 > > Message Board Post: > > Need help in verifying the marriage of David Calvin O'Neal and Minnie Spencer. They were married April 13, 1885 in Allerton, Wayne Co., Iowa. Parents of David were Jesse and Minerva O'Neal. Parents of Minnie are unknown. Minnie was born April 13, 1858. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Neal, Hanks, Sparks, Hobart, Glazier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/952 Message Board Post: Need help in verifying the marriage of David Calvin O'Neal and Minnie Spencer. They were married April 13, 1885 in Allerton, Wayne Co., Iowa. Parents of David were Jesse and Minerva O'Neal. Parents of Minnie are unknown. Minnie was born April 13, 1858.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Neal, Hanks, Sparks, Hobart, Glazier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/951 Message Board Post: Emily F. O'Neal was born 1858 in Pa. The family was found in the 1870 census in Wayne Co., Jackson Twsp., Iowa. By 1880 they were living in Mercer Co., MO. Emily is said to have died at the age of 18 from TB. Need help in finding where she is buried. Emily would have died abt. 1876. Her parents were Jesse and Minerva O'Neal. Thanks. Denise

Pauline, If you have settled in your new home, write back and let me know. I don't have anything to report on our GREENLEE genealogy, but just want to know you are fine and back to genealogy again. Best regards, Lillian Kathleen Martin Researching in Wayne Co IA: 1. Dr. Jeremiah Brower and family of Lineville, IA 2. Effie Ann Greenlee, who married Edward Noble Middlebrook, both of Corydon, IA

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/950.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Janet! This is great!