I can't help you concerning the father of your grandmother, but would suggest as you follow up on the Wright's in Wayne County, that you check the counties in all directions which will also include some counties to the south in Missouri. These can be real puzzles! Good luck! g2

If your fellow had his paperwork done up properly before his death, he would have had no need for probate. He may have already transferred everything over to his wife. Also, sometimes there is no probate, but years later when the family sells the property and need to provide a clear title to the new buyers they have to go back in and proof relationships, etc to quiet the title. So I would encourage you to follow land records as well as probate. You will want to check every piece of property he owned, so a search of the grantor-grantee indices is important! Good luck in your search. Others may have more thoughts to help you. g2.

I am researching Dr. Jeremiah Brower b. 1801 d. 1875 Lineville, Wayne Co., IA. Recently a friend in Iowa drove to Corydon to do some look-ups for me. She was able to find some notes for Dr. Brower, who was also know as C.J. Brower. She found reference to his defeat in running for Judge, which I believe was his unsuccessful bid for re-election. She found a mention of a sherriffs sale to satisfy the plantiff: George Stever. But what I really wanted, was the will or probate when he died 1/12/1875 at Wayne Co. But there is no probate filed at Wayne Co. I am wondering: WHY? Maybe someone out there can think of an explanation as why no will/probate was filed? The 1880 census, that is 5 years after he died, shows his widow Nancy W. Brower as farming. So what ever land he had, she continued to keep it up. Could this be why no probate was filed? I would love to hear any thoughts on the subject. Thanks, Lillian Kathleen Martin

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/419.1 Message Board Post: Am interested in where you are connected in the Ferrel line. Can you go back farther than John? Was Edward married before Rosella to Rebecca and had 3 sons? Would enjoy hearing from you soon. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WATSON, CULMSEE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/917 Message Board Post: This obit submitted by <Maulind2@aol.com> I have no further info on this family (Source: Humeston New Era January 10 1980) Raymond Watson died suddenly at his home in Ft Collins, CO Monday December 31. Survivors include his wife, the former Louise Culmsee, and a son and daughter.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MARKE, MOON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/916 Message Board Post: This obit submitted by <Maulind2@aol.com> I have no further info on this family (Source: Humeston New Era Jan 3 1980) The 18 year old Adel youth who died Friday morning as a result of a hunting accident was Christopher Marke, son of the former Connie Moon of Humeston. He was squirrel hunting with another young companion near the Raccoon River north of Adel and apparently tripped and fell in some brush, causing the rifle he was carrying to discharge.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ARNOLD, COFFEY, HUNTER, DENT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/915 Message Board Post: This obit submitted by <Maulind2@aol.com> I have no further info on this family (Source: Humeston New Era Jan 3 1980) Services were held January 4 at the Hutchinson Funeral Home for Harry S. Arnold, 77 who died January 1, at Mt Pleasant. Burial was in the Green Bay Cemetery. His survivors include several brothers and sisters: Clifford Arnold of Garden Grove, Clair Arnold and Mildred Coffey of Chariton, Lillian Hunter of Council Bluffs, and Audrey Dent of Humeston.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUNTER, ARNOLD, CHANEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/914 Message Board Post: Obit submitted by <Maulind2@aol.com> I have no further info on this family (Humeston, Iowa, New Era Dec 7 1949) Merwin Alva Hunter, son of John Hall and Mary Martha Hunter was born in Fremont County near Tabor, Iowa on November 25 1867 and departed this life December 17, 1949 at Garden Grove, Iowa at the age of 82 years, 21 days. He was united in marriage to Lillian M. Arnold on November 18 1924. A foster daughter, Mary was taken into the home at the age of four months. Early in life he became interested in the livestock business and was a well known stockman throughtout the sourthern part of Iowa. He came to this community in the year of 1910 and established a home known as the Green Bay Stock Farm which he operated until the year of 1944 at which time he retired and moved to Garden Grove where he later became a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, one sister and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, and a daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Chaney of Garden Grove and many relat! ives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday December 19th by Rev C. E. Olson at the Methodist Church in Garden Grove, Iowa under the direction of the Stewart Funeral Home. Music was furnished by Frank Nordstrum, Stanley Nordstrum, Steven McGuire and Elvin Wagner. Accompanist was Mrs Lillian Jones. The flowers were arranged by Mrs Margaret Carter of Corydon, Iowa and Mrs Evelyn McGuire of Garden Grove. Pallbearers were: Harvey Northrup, C.D. Smith, George Warrington, Howard Carter, Dr Roy Kyner, and Bruce Pollock. Honorary pallbearers were: M.G. Winters, Angelo Buck, Herman Richards, and L.G. Rieck. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Raymond and Ralph Hunter of Omaha NE ,Mr and Mrs Fred Marford, J.H. Lenocker, and F.B. Clausen of Dexter, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Frederick Garvin of Eureka Kansas, Mrs Andrew Sheimo of Hantontown, Iowa , Mr and Mrs Roy Chaney of Chariton, Iowa. Emery, Dean and Max Arnold of Russell, Iowa Mr and Mrs Bert McCullough of Davenport Iowa, Rev and Mrs Crawford and Mr and Mrs Herman Robinson of Allerton Iowa. He was laid to rest in the Green Bay Cemetery near Garden Grove, Iowa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUNTER, ARNOLD, SHEIMO, CHANEY, COFFEY, DENT, HAWK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/913 Message Board Post: (This obit submitted by <Maulind2@aol.com> I have no further info on this family. Funeral services for Lillian Maude Hunter, 95, were held August 20 at the Slade & Duer Funeral Home, Leon IA with Pastor Blair Walters officiating. Burial was in Green Bay Cemetery near Humeston. Lillian Maude Arnold Hunter, daughter of Morris and Eva (Hawk) Arnold, was born June 8 1892 at Chariton and died August 17 1987 at Council Bluffs at the age of 95 years, 2 months and 9 days. She was married to Merwin Alva Hunter November 21 1924. The couple adopted a four month old girl and named her Mary Lou Hunter. At the age of 16 Mrs Hunter joined the Methodist Church at Garden Grove when Rev Goodsel was pastor and her membership never changed. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers: Gail, Emery, Harry and Clair Arnold, two sisters: Estella Sheimo and Bernice Arnold. Survivors include her daughter; Mary Hunter Chaney and her husband Wilbur of Council Bluffs, grandson; Rick Merwin Chaney and wife Kelly, East Moline, IL. Two sisters; Mildred Coffey, Chariton an! d Audrey Dent, Humeston and one brother; Clifford Arnold of Garden Grove, IA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NEWCOMB, BENNETT, HUMESTON, ARNOLD Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/912 Message Board Post: S. P. Newcomb, one of the leading men of Humeston, Wayne County, and a member of the firm of A. Humeston & Co., was born in Medina County, Ohio, April 29, 1841, a son of James and Harriet (Bennett) Newcomb. S. P. was reared on a farm, his father being engaged in agricultural pursuits. He received his rudimentary education in the district schools, completing his studies at the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute of Hiram, Ohio, of which James A. Garfield was the principal, taking a three years course at this institution. September 22, 1861, Mr. Newcomb enlisted in the Forty-second Ohio regiment, commanded by Colonel Garfield, and participated in the battle of Haines' Bluff, siege of Vicksburg, Champion Hills, and in the campaign after General Humphrey Marshall, beside numerous skirmishes. He was then commissioned Captain of Company H, Third Mississippi Colored Infantry, serving in that capacity till the spring of 1864, when he resigned on account of objection to stealing co! tton, assigned to many regiments in the scene of their operations, and to the general antipathy displayed toward officers of colored regiments. He then returned to Ohio, coming to Iowa in the fall of 1865, and for one year had charge of the schools of Leon, Decatur County. He then purchased a farm in Richman Township, Wayne County, where he followed farming four years, after which he taught for a time in the schools of Osceola, Iowa. He began his mercantile career at Clear Lake, Iowa, but in a year sold out his business, and came to Humeston, becoming a member of the firm of A. Humeston & Co., about a year later. This firm was established by A. Humeston & Sons in the fall of 1872, and has since been carried on by some member of the family, their store being the pioneer business place of the town. Mr. Newcomb was married in 1865 to Alice B. Humeston, daughter of Alva Humeston, and to this union were born three children-James, Alva, Charles Eugene, and one who died in infa! ncy. Mrs. Newcomb died in the winter of 1880, and in the fall of 1881, Mr. Newcomb was united in marriage to Alice F. Arnold. This union was blessed with two children-Errett L. and Harry G. Mr. Newcomb is a member of the Christian church. He belongs to Wayne Post, No. 137, G.A.R. of which he was the first commander. He is at present serving his post as surgeon. Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties P-296 Interstate Publishing Co. Chicago 1886

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FERRELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Cl.2ADI/911 Message Board Post: I am looking for info about my father Frank Otto Ferrell, any info would be greatly appreciated. As far as i know he was born in Ohio, raised in clinton county in Kentucky. He served in the world war. He married Elnora Strode. Thanks Linda

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/910 Message Board Post: Looking for an Obit or newspaper article regarding the death of Albert Prentiss Boswell. He died in Corydon, Wayne County Iowa on 13 December 1941. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Zimmerman) Boswell. Thank you, ken

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EARNEST, CRAWFIS, ROGERS Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/909 Message Board Post: William H. Earnest, M.D., has lived in Seymour since October, 1871, and has built up a large and lucrative practice, being one of the most successful practitioners of the county. He was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, in 1848, a son of Isaac and Mary Earnest. His mother died when he was a child, and his father is still living in Greene County. When he was five years of age he was taken to Putnam County, Ohio, and was there reared and educated. In the spring of 1864, when but little more than fifteen years of age, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Fiftieth Ohio Infantry, and served 100 days. In the spring of 1865 he again enlisted for a year, and was assigned to the One Hundred and Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and served till the close of the war, about nine months. In 1866 he began the study of medicine, and in 1870 graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Cincinnati, and located in Rockport, Ohio, where he remained a year, and then moved to ! Seymour, Iowa. Dr. Earnest has been twice married. His first wife was Eliza J. Crawfis. She died in Ohio in 1869, leaving one son-Charles E. His present wife was Miss A. M. Rogers. They have one daughter-Marcia. Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties P-379 Interstate Publishing Co Chicago 1886

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOX, SMITH, CLARK Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/908 Message Board Post: John C. Fox, of Walnut Township, one of the pioneers of Wayne County, Iowa, was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, November 20, 1834. His parents, Abraham and Actious (Winfrey) Fox, were natives of east Tennessee, and for several generations of Tennessee ancestry, although originally of English descent. Soon after their marriage they moved to Lawrence County, Indiana, and there their twelve children were born. Nine of their children lived to maturity. Abraham Fox was a well-to-do, intelligent farmer, whose educational advantages were limited, but realizing the importance of mental culture he determined that his children should have the benefit of the best schools. Accordingly, when his eldest son, Calvin R. Fox, reached sufficient age he resolved to educate him for a physician, and sent him to Greencastle, Putnam County, where he remained as a student three years. When the Mexican war broke out he enlisted and served a year, participating in the battle at Buena Vista. On his return from the war he went to Louisville, Kentucky, and attended medical lectures, receiving the degree of M. D. He located in his native town, but after practicing about three years was attacked with a pulmonary trouble, caused! by exposure while attending to his professional duties. He took a trip to Texas for the benefit of his health, but it was of no avail, and he died in the Lone Star State and was buried on the banks of the Brazos River. The second son, Wiley J. Fox, went to California in the great immigration to the land of gold in 1849, and is now in Idaho. He and the subject of this sketch are the only surviving members of their father’s family. John C. Fox was offered by his father the opportunity of getting a liberal and professional education. But a professional life had no charms for him, and instead of pursuing the course suggested by his father, he resolved, though but a boy, to take to himself a young wife, and accordingly, March 9, 1854, he was married to Mary Browning, a daughter of William Browning. They were ambitious to make for themselves a home, and in September following their marriage started westward, accompanied by his brother-in-law, J. M. Ramsey, and wife, and several other families. Their objective point was Madison County, Iowa. On reaching the house of Henry Thomas, in Appanoose County, Mr. Fox and Mr. Ramsey left their wives and on horse-back started out on a tour of exploration. The first day out they took dinner at the tavern of Joel Phillips, in Corydon. They explored Madison County and selected their land, but on going to Des Moines found that the land they wished had already been entered. Before they could arrange for another entry a courier, who had followed them for the purpose, informed them that Mrs. Ramsey was seriously ill. They immediately retraced their steps to the house of Mr. Thomas, when, to their dismay, they found that Mrs. Ramsey was already dead and buried.! Mr. Fox determined to winter in this vicinity, and accordingly pre-empted 160 acres of land and got the logs for a house during the winter. The following season he rented a farm, and in the fall built his log house, into which he moved his family. In this house he lived from 1855 until 1870, having increased his farm 400 acres. When the survey of the Rock Island Railroad was made in 1870, he determined to increase his real estate and bought 640 acres, making a total of 1,040 acres. Forty acres of this last purchase is included in the village plat of Seymour. With this village and its interest Mr. Fox has been prominently identified, no one having done more to advance its growth and make it the thriving town it now is than he. The investment he made in real-estate proved a successful one. He has sold 480 acres, including the homestead, and since 1870 has lived a half a mile west of the village, where he has a beautiful home. He has led an active business life, having since 1871 given considerable attention to dealing in stock. To show the extent of the business conducted by the firm of which he is a member, it may be stated that during four months of the year 1876 they paid out $277,000 for stock. This industry is one of the most important of Southern Iowa, and Seymour is one of the best shipping points in Wayne County. Mr. Fox can attribute his success in life mainly to his own exertions, as he started in the Western country with little money, but with a strong determined will to make the best of his surroundings. Promptness in meeting all obligations has been one of his mottoes through life, and by adhering strictly to this he has won the confidence of all with whom he has had any business dealings. In coming years when the memory of the pioneer exists in name, none will be remembered more gratefully or with more affection than John C. Fox. Mr. And Mrs. Fox have had a family of ten children. Before h! e was thirty-six years old he had nine children, the eldest of whom was married. Six of their ten children are living -- Mattie E. is the wife of G. W. Smith, of Seymour; William A. resides in Harper County, Kansas; Clara, Otto and Gertrude are at home. Their eldest daughter, Mrs. Eliza Clark, died in 1884. Three children died in infancy. In politics Mr. Fox has until recently been an advocate of the principals of the Democratic party, but of late has given his suffrage in favor of the Greenback party. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Biographical And Historical Record Of Wayne And Appanoose Counties Iowa 1886 Inter-State Publishing Co. 113 Adams Street Chicago Page 443 - 444

Gladys Belvel Sears. One of my lines is Sears from Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa, Grand River Twnp. Also Decatur Co. near the Wayne Co. line. Is there anybody researching this line. I have a lot of information, and know that the line goes waaaay back. There was some dispute among genealogists regarding which Sears came from which Sears' ancestor I believe. My grandmother was Myrtle Sears who married Benjamin F. Jones. They are both buried at the cemetery north of Lineville. Julie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Belvel, Adair Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/894.1.1.1 Message Board Post: As I stated in my earlier post, my connection to the Belvel Family is through my great great grandmother, Cyntha Ellen Corder Adair who was William T. Belvel's second wife. They did have a child together, Elnora. I have some Belvel family information and some pictures. If you are interested in exchanging info please contact me direct at cmichel@kci.net.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tweedy, Shepherd, Harmar, White Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/907 Message Board Post: Looking for information on my Great Great Grandparents Anthony F. Tweedy (b. June 06, 1853 Edgar County, IL and d. March 04, 1893 Wayne County, buried in Genoa Cem, IA) who was married to Sarah Derotha Shepherd. Sarah D. Shepherd was b. August 05, 1860 in Iowa. (perhaps Wayne Co?) and died in Iowa on July 07, 1922. Her father was Nathaniel Shepherd (from West Virginia) and he died December 03, 1896 and he is buried in South Lawn Cemetery in Wayne County, IA. Her mother was Martha Ann Harmar. Also Anthony Tweedy's parents died in Wayne County. Their names were John D. Tweedy who died February 17, 1891in Monroe and his wife Mary White who died March 24, 1862 in Monroe. Does anyone have the Tweedy/Shepherd line in their lineage? Thanks~ Sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bullington, Cox, Wright Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/Cl.2ADI/412.1 Message Board Post: My new e-mail address is now: cathy.a.cowger-crosby@boeing.com I am related to John S. Bullington and would like to share information and correspond. I can also be contacted at cowger@earthlink.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/906 Message Board Post: My parents are buried at Sharon Cemetery in Wayne County, Iowa and I would like to know about obtaining the plot next to them. Who would I contact? If they have e-mail addresses, I would like to know thoseo also. Thanks for your help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHADWICK.RICHARDS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Cl.2ADI/905 Message Board Post: Looking for any family of Aaron(Iron) Woods and Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Richards. Know of ONE son, Eugene Boyce Woods b. Feb. 7, 1909 in Rathbun,IA d. Nov. 2, 1999 in Seymore, IA Please contact myself...Rebecca Pigsley Have mass Richards informtion...more then willing to share.