Ginny, I ordered map books from the Farm and Home Publishers. These books are current. With the legal description of the land and the current street names, I found it very easy to physically locate my ancestors' land. Their map books are for sale, by County and run about $30.00 each. I found them worth their weight in gold. Their web site is: www.farmandhomepublishers.com Catherine ----- Original Message ----- From: <GinToney@aol.com> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:12 PM Subject: [IOWA] land location in Clarke Co > > I'm new to the list. The will of my ancestor states he has land (from > Mexican War Service) 160 acres in Clark Co. described as follows, N.E. gr or qr > Sec. 25.71.24 > > Can any one tell me where this was located? I have tried the maps on US Gen > Web site and can't figure it out. Many thanks. > Ginny > > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Hi, Can anyone tell me what Decatur county charges for death records? Thank you, Linda

I'm new to the list. The will of my ancestor states he has land (from Mexican War Service) 160 acres in Clark Co. described as follows, N.E. gr or qr Sec. 25.71.24 Can any one tell me where this was located? I have tried the maps on US Gen Web site and can't figure it out. Many thanks. Ginny

Hello Iowa researchers, Our IAGenWeb Special Projects have just been reviewed to see if they meet the requirements we've set for their sites, and they all passed with appreciative, glowing comments from the reviewers. Congratulations to the coordinators--and to you!--for the rich variety of material they're making available. The Special Projects are designed to put online genealogical information that transcends county boundaries, e.g., Iowa in the Civil War, The Gravestone Photo Project, or The History Project. You can read a bit about the Special Projects and find links to them at http://iagenweb.org/state/archives.php. In addition to IAGenWeb's Special Projects, you'll also find links to the Iowa material in USGenWeb Special Projects. I hope you'll take the time to browse the websites to see what they offer. You may discover something that enriches your family history. And you may find that you have something to contribute. :) Greta Thompson IAGenWeb ASC bluebear@new.rr.com

Judy-- If the info you are seeking is in a book, there is a program called inter-library book exchange program available through your local library. If the book is one that can be checked out, Des Moines library will loan it to your local library and then check it out to you.I've gotten many books from many states that way. Scott __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ia/county/linn/gen_soc.htm Don On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 17:51:16 -0900 Beverly Franks <bevfranks@gci.net> writes: > Hello Fellow Iowans, > > Can someone tell me if there is a Linn County Genealogical Society > and if so, what are the dues and how does one go about becoming a > member? > > Bev Franks, in Anchorage

I just happen to have a brochure from the Linn County Historical Society. Dues to the Genealogical Society of Linn County, Iowa are as follows: Individual $15.00 Family $18.00 The price list also shows life membership prices. A membership application can be sent to: Genealogical Society of Linn County, IA PO Box 175 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Their phone number is:319-369-0022 Library hours are: Tues thru Frid 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I hope this information helps you. Cindy Booth Maher Johnson County, Iowa

Linn County, Iowa GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Library Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm location: · mailing address: 813 1st Avenue SE · P.O. Box 175 Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · 52406 (319) 369-0022 You can visit the rootsweb site for Linn County, Iowa at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialinn/resources.htm They have a lot of records on-line. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Franks" <bevfranks@gci.net> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 7:51 PM Subject: [IOWA] Linn County Historical Society > Hello Fellow Iowans, > > Can someone tell me if there is a Linn County Genealogical Society and if so, what are the dues and how does one go about becoming a member? > > Bev Franks, in Anchorage > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

Found this while going through a file. Thought it might interest someone. Richland County, Ohio Real Estate Records, Kenton 1990 Volume 8 pg 89-102 ROSS, Catherine, dec'd. Pet. to sell R. E. 6/13/1881 Jacob Leiter, Exr. Heirs: Oliver Ross and wife Mary Mary Ross w/o John Crist of Hamilton co IOWA Olive M. Crist - minor of Mary & John Crist Marion Crist - minor of Mary * John Crist Rella Mable Ross d/o Oliver Ross Americus A. Wilson, Gdn of minors. Sold 9/17/1881 to Albert H. Barr for $2,400.00 Margaret Calvin, in Ohio.

Hello Fellow Iowans, Can someone tell me if there is a Linn County Genealogical Society and if so, what are the dues and how does one go about becoming a member? Bev Franks, in Anchorage

I want to thank you all so very much for coming to my aid in my problem with Word 2002. As I suspected, the answer was a simple one and of course after I asked you all to help me, I found the answer to that problem. The problem was, I scanned in a document into Word but when I wanted to have more than one page, it wouldn't let me, no matter what I did. The answer was in "Page Setup". I had it set for "new page" instead of "continuous". After I changed that, it worked. You are a group. I knew that if anyone would help, it would be someone on this list. Several people have come to my aid. Keep it up people, you are great. If I can help anyone, I will. Thanks again, Linda

Would anyone have information as to where the First Dutch Reform Church Cemetery is located in Pella, Iowa Marion County? According to the site Political Graveyard there was a listing for that cemetery along with Oakwood and Graceland. Mary Lou

Hi, I know this is off subject but it is connected with genealogy. I'm trying to put the important information that I've gathered on my families into Word, then I plan on putting them on CD's. I've just gotten a new computer with Word 2002 already installed. I'm having problems with it and I'm hoping that some kind soul who knows Word 2002 can help me solve my problem. Please contact me off list. Thank you, Linda treesearcher@rushmore.com

Hi Judy, I think you want: Library & Archives State Historical Society of Iowa 600 East Locust, Capitol Complex Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone 515-281-6200 Their website is _http://infohawk.uiowa.edu/ALEPH/-/start/iow06_ (http://infohawk.uiowa.edu/ALEPH/-/start/iow06) I contacted them over a year ago and was told they do not do research for out of state researchers. They did provide a list of people who would do this for me but you should get updated information. Good Luck! patundrwd@aol.com

Is anyone on the list familiar with obtaining copies of information listed in the Des Moines Library catalog files? I have found a possible obit for one of my family members and would like to get a copy, but can't figure out how that is done when I do not live in Iowa. This is the information that comes back on the search: LDR:  00224cqz 2200109 4500 035:  $a news93885 900:  $a Des Moines Tribune 902:  $a 1944 2 28 907:  $a 12 $c 2 910:  $a 23 OCT 1998 $b 23 OCT 1998 912:  $a 1 913:  $a Locey, Arthur I assume there is a fee, but cannot find that information. If someone can enlighten me, I will write to them and see if it can be sent in return mail. Thank you, Judy Neu Springwater, NY

Remember that in old script writing, an L often looked like an S. The thing that I do is compare a name spelled with S - such as Samuel - on the census with one that I think should be an L on the same page. It helps me decipher the writing sometimes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Thielmann" <sthielmann@machlink.com> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:43 AM Subject: Re: [IOWA] CENSUS HELP > Judy, > I agree that it says farmer/renter. There is another entry on the same page > that is easier to read and clearly say the same. Heritage Quest lists the > last name as SOEY (although it is clearly Socy on the census image). I > don't find any other leads under SOEY > > In 1900 Hulda C. LOCEY, age 60 is listed as "inmate" at the poor farm in > Hardin County. Usually a place for the indigent. She is listed as having > had 3 chhildren, all 3 living in 1900. > > In 1920 Arthur C. LOCEY, age 54, born in PA, father born in PA, Mother born > in MA, is listed with his family in Franklin County, IA. Franklin and > Hardin Counties are adjacent. > > That's as close as I come from your information. If you think that Arthur > C. is one of the sons, let me know. I'll send you the other information > from the image. > Sue > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <jrstarrett@comcast.net> > To: <> > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:32 PM > Subject: RE: [IOWA] CENSUS HELP > > > > Judy, > > > > It is very hard to read but perhaps it says /renter? I read some of the > > other entries and it seems it might be something he writes on others as > > well. > > > > Good luck, > > Janet > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jtrippneu@aol.com [mailto:Jtrippneu@aol.com] > > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:10 PM > > To: IOWA-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [IOWA] CENSUS HELP > > > > Anyone with census images, can you please assist me in reading the > > occupation > > of Alonzo Socy entry 193-188 in Hardin Twp, Hardin Co, IA on the 1870 > > Census. > > I believe it says Farmer/???? and since I can't find g-g-g-Uncle Alonzo > > after > > 1870, I am wondering if the second part of the occupation entry can give > > me > > a > > clue as to where he might have gone. > > > > His actual name is Alonzo Locy, Locey, or Losey and he was between 55 and > > 58 > > > > yrs of age in 1870. The 1880 Census lists only his wife HULDAH Locy and > > the > > children and she is not listed as a widow or as head of household, so he > > may > > > > have abandoned the family or died prior to 1880. She subsequently wound up > > in an > > asylum and I am still trying to locate where her children were located in > > 1880. > > > > Thank you for your assistance. I have the census image, but just need help > > deciphering the occupation portion for Alonzo. > > > > Judy Neu > > Springwater, NY > > > > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > > > ============================== > > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > > > ============================== > > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

In a message dated 1/29/2005 7:48:14 AM Central Standard Time, sthielmann@machlink.com writes: In 1900 Hulda C. LOCEY, age 60 is listed as "inmate" at the poor farm in Hardin County. Usually a place for the indigent. She is listed as having had 3 chhildren, all 3 living in 1900. Beware of the children listed columns. We have a woman in our family who is listed in 1910 as having had 2 children, both living, yet we know for a fact, and in fact have the original birth record for one of them, both children were adopted. In fact we also know that in 1905 she was admitted to the Mayo Clinic to be checked for fertility and that she was told she could not have children. Annie in Minnesota

Judy, I agree that it says farmer/renter. There is another entry on the same page that is easier to read and clearly say the same. Heritage Quest lists the last name as SOEY (although it is clearly Socy on the census image). I don't find any other leads under SOEY In 1900 Hulda C. LOCEY, age 60 is listed as "inmate" at the poor farm in Hardin County. Usually a place for the indigent. She is listed as having had 3 chhildren, all 3 living in 1900. In 1920 Arthur C. LOCEY, age 54, born in PA, father born in PA, Mother born in MA, is listed with his family in Franklin County, IA. Franklin and Hardin Counties are adjacent. That's as close as I come from your information. If you think that Arthur C. is one of the sons, let me know. I'll send you the other information from the image. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: <jrstarrett@comcast.net> To: <> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:32 PM Subject: RE: [IOWA] CENSUS HELP > Judy, > > It is very hard to read but perhaps it says /renter? I read some of the > other entries and it seems it might be something he writes on others as > well. > > Good luck, > Janet > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jtrippneu@aol.com [mailto:Jtrippneu@aol.com] > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:10 PM > To: IOWA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [IOWA] CENSUS HELP > > Anyone with census images, can you please assist me in reading the > occupation > of Alonzo Socy entry 193-188 in Hardin Twp, Hardin Co, IA on the 1870 > Census. > I believe it says Farmer/???? and since I can't find g-g-g-Uncle Alonzo > after > 1870, I am wondering if the second part of the occupation entry can give > me > a > clue as to where he might have gone. > > His actual name is Alonzo Locy, Locey, or Losey and he was between 55 and > 58 > > yrs of age in 1870. The 1880 Census lists only his wife HULDAH Locy and > the > children and she is not listed as a widow or as head of household, so he > may > > have abandoned the family or died prior to 1880. She subsequently wound up > in an > asylum and I am still trying to locate where her children were located in > 1880. > > Thank you for your assistance. I have the census image, but just need help > deciphering the occupation portion for Alonzo. > > Judy Neu > Springwater, NY > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > ==== IOWA Mailing List ==== > The IOWA Lists now have their own website with unsub > instructions, list rules and other useful information. > Visit & Bookmark http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~richard/ialist > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

New on the Iowa Old Press site, a listing of over 1,000 publications in Iowa in the year 1911. The list is arranged by town & contains newspapers, magazines, school newsletters, religious and fraternal publications. http://www.iowaoldpress.com/1911_AB.htm Check it out! Sharyl Ferrall Iowa Old Press coordinator www.iowaoldpress.com another great IAGenWeb Special Project

Thank you, Ruth ! Laura White From: "Ruth M.F. Tucker" To: IOWA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IOWA] Re: IOWA-D Digest V05 #20 Maybe others were confused by my message also, as the --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less.