Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/Webster/10215 Surname: ------------------------- Christine I am from the Ft. Dodge area. When I go to the library tomorrow I will check out the microfilm from the Messenger to see what I can come up with for you.
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10214 Surname: Jackman, Caserline, Fallon, Litsey, Fowler, Main, Niewohrner, Campagna ------------------------- Looking for information on William and Mary Casteline JACKMAN and family. William Jackman was born in the Dunmore/Leapstown area of Co. Kilkenny, Ireland about 1837 and immigrated to the U.S. about 1850-1854, with his 2 brothers Patrick and Michael, and sister Mary Jackman Hines. William Jackman married Mary Casteline in Fort Dodge in 1863, and they settled on a farm in Palo Alto Co., Iowa and had 10 children - 6 boys: Charles, William, David, Michael, Robert and Allen, and 4 girls: Catherine Fowler/Main, Elizabeth Fallon/Litsey, Harriet Niewohrner (sp?), and Charlotte Campagna. In about 1890, William Jackman and family relocated to Clare, Webster Co., Iowa, near his sister Mary Jackman Hines and family. William Jackman died in 1894 and his wife Mary died in 1899 - both are buried in Corpus Christi Cemetery in Fort Dodge. Would like to learn more about this family - any Jackman descendants out there?
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10212 Surname: Curran, Breen ------------------------- I looking for a death record for William Curran who died 3 Jan 1916, Vincent Ia. We believe he died in Ia and was transported to IL for burial. Does anyone have that record?
I sent this out to some of you earlier and sent the wrong url. The correct url is: www.ellisislandrecords.org The site opens tomorrow and covers almost all people immagrating to the USA between 1892-1943 and landing in the Port of New York. This ought to help us jump over a few of those brick walls we are all running into now and then. Aloha Joe
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10211 Surname: Huit ------------------------- Seeking information on Hannah Huit who died in Webster County. I am trying to link her to William Js, Sherman, Agnes or Emmet Huit "Hewitt"
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10210 Surname: Thomas ------------------------- Seth Thomas was born on May 18, 1873 in Ohio. Attended school in Danville Indiana and later went to Universiy of West Virginia. He was school superintendent about 1900 in West Virginia. About 1902 he was School principal at Washington, Iowa until 1905. He came to Fort Dodge and was principal from 1905 until 1909. The following year he started his law practice in Fort Dodge.He was appointed circuit court Judge In 1935. IBelieve he is a brother of my Great Grandfather John Henry Thomas Who was born in Ohio. He had 13 Brothers and sisters. He married And had 3 Children migrated to the State of Washington and bought a farm in 1906 in Snohomish, Washington. He had a newspaper Article about Seths Appointment in his personel effects. I would like any information on Seths family and ancestors Thanks Don Stevens
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10209 Surname: Morrison, Klint, Burner, Brunner, Bruegner ------------------------- Webster Co.,Coal Valley. IA 1880, Jun 7 Census-Sup Dist. 24 Enum. Dist.# 218,pp.3. Lists: Dwelling 18, Morrison, John age 34 head of household, married 7 years, laborer, born in Germany as were his parents. Wife: Christina (Klint?) age 35,born in Germany as were her parents. Children: Mary, Peter age 4, Charles age 2, Minnie age 1. Wife Christina and child Minnie may have died and were buried here. Can not find death or burial records about 1880-81 for them. Can not find Coal Valley on any maps. A 2nd marriage for John to Theresa (Bruenger, Brunner, Burner?) may have taken place in Webster Co. Can't find.
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10207 Surname: Anne Scott Whitney ------------------------- I need help to locate anne scott whitney. she has a son name sean robert whitney who is about age 10. we have not heard from her in about 9 years and are very worried. we believe she lives in az. or ca. if anyone knows anything about her would you please e-mail me a.s.a.p.? thank you! at marjophillips@digitalexp.com
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10205 Surname: Peterson ------------------------- My great grandfather, Andrew Peterson was born 15 Dec. 1822 in Stockholm, Sweden. Died 1 Dec. 1907 in Vincent, IA, Webster County, IA His wife was Catherine (Caroline) (Anderson)Thorson? born 11 Sept. 1820 in Sweden Their son, my grandfather, Jonas Alfred Peterson, was born 13 April 1865 in Oquawka, IL Do not know the date that they moved to Webster County, Iowa Thank you for your respons. BRO
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10204 Surname: Peterson, Hyaitt, Kaysa ------------------------- Was your Andrew Peterson born in Webester Co.,what year was he born? Juanita in Riverside,Ca.
I forgot to place the time frame of records I was looking for. The time period is between 1880 through 1910 in Fort Dodge area. If anyone has any suggestions, ideals or can assist I would be grateful.. -- David W. Wyble Sr. Carson City, NV --
I need to find out if any church records exists of Presbyterian nature in Ft.Dodge, Iowa. If anyone can help or give me advice I would appreciate it very much. -- David W. Wyble Sr. Carson City, NV --
Hi, I was wondering if there was any one on the list that had relatives from Webster Co. that came from Lafayette County Wisconsin? Rose DeRocher
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10203 Surname: Jackson, McNutt ------------------------- Looking for Thomas Frederick Jackson and Hattie Mcnutt's marriage information. They supposely married in 1884. Also, looking ofr Thmomas Frederick Jackson death notice/obit. It is believed he died between 1915 and 1921 in Fort Dodge, Webster Co. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. David W. Wyble Sr. Carson City, NV.
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/Webster/10202 Surname: Wagner, Olmstead ------------------------- Birth certificate of my father, Laurence Milton Wagner, shows he was born in Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa on 9/14/1907 but birth certificate was not issued until 4/25/1941. He was adopted as an infant by Freeman Wagner and Phoebe A. Olmstead Wagner. I am seeking info on Wagners and possible ways to open the adoption records to get info on his birth parents. He and adoptive parents are now dead. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10201 Surname: Retelsdorf ------------------------- Hi, My name is Michael Lee Retelsdorf and I am searching for information about Hans Henry retelsdorf who lived in Fort Dodge from 1864-1873. I am trying to find census records and propety taxes from this time period. Thank you, Michael
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/Webster/10200 Surname: Peterson ------------------------- Andrew Peterson, Jonas Alfred Peterson Searching for farm land deeds in Webster County, IA circa 1892.
Hi Friends, I have so enjoyed this list. I am originally from Fort Dodge, and part of my heart is still in Iowa I have written once before and asked for any information on the Denis McCarty family who settled in the Clare area in the 1860's. I am also searching for info on the Dennis McCarthy family who settled between Clare and Fort Dodge. Dennis McCarthy married Margaret McCarthy in Ackley Iowa. Their 1st son Felix was also born in Ackley and they moved to the Fort Dodge area about 1868. My Grandmother Florence McCarthy Bradford was the youngest of the eleven children. I would appreciate any info and would be happy to share the info that I have. Thanks so much. Cookie, Puffysmum@aol.com
Looking for information on Richard Clagg. In 1854/1855 was involved with the Methodist Church of Ft. Dodge, IA. Is in the 1856 Census for Wahkonsa Twp., Webster Co., Iowa and in the 1860 Census for Douglas Twp., Webster Co., Iowa. Married Eliza Gettis 5 Jun 1855 Webster Co., IOWA. Said in the 1856 Census that there was a daughter Electa age 2. Eliza Gettis parents - William and Sarah Crouch Gettis were living with them in the 1856 Census. Any help appreciated. knp
Posted on: Webster Co. Ia Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ia/Webster/10199 Surname: Cartwright, McCan ------------------------- William P Cartwright was b 1848 in Grant Co, Wi. In 1906, he was living in Fort Dodge, Webster Co, Ia. Did he marry and have a family? When and where did he die? He was the son of Sarah McCan and Jesse Cartwright. I would like to contact his descendants for genealogical information. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that can help.