The whole chapter is on the Iowa History Site. STORIES OF IOWA FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CHAPTER XXI THE SPIRIT LAKE MASSACRE In July, 1856, a number of white people came to the shore of West Okoboji Lake. Their good were loaded on wagons drawn by oxen. They had travelled very slowly across the prairie to their new home. Sometimes the oxen could hardly pull the wagons through the mud. There were no roads or bridges. These people were Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Gardner, their five children, a son-in-law, named Harvey Luce, and two little grandchildren. They built a log cabin on the southeastern shore of West Okoboji and there they spent the winter. A number of other families came to West and East Okoboji, and to Spirit Lake during the fall and built cabins several miles apart. Soon the winter came - a cold winter, too. How the wind blew across the prairies! The snow was piled in great drifts, often from fifteen to twenty feet deep in the hollows. Now the Indians had all given up their lands in Iowa before these people came to this region, but some of the Sioux were still living in the woods near the lakes. The Gardners and the other settlers did not think the Indians would hurt them. But early in the spring of 1857 a band of Sioux Indians came to the region around these lakes. Their leader was named Inkpaduta and he hated the white people. Indeed he was feared by his own people. Wherever these Indians went they quarrelled with the white people they met. They were cold and hungry, and they were angry when they saw white people living on their old hunting grounds. It is said also that they were angry because a white man had killed Sidominadota, one of their chiefs. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS EDWARD L. O'CONNOR, IOWA CITY. - Attorney General, was born in Johnson county, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1891; educated in a country school, Lone Tree high school, and State University of Iowa, receiving the following degrees: B.A., L..B., J.D. Admitted to practice of law in 1920; practicing attorney in Iowa City from 1920 to 1933; county attorney of Johnson county 1923-1927; president of Johnson county bar association 1932; served in the national army during World War from May 14, 1917, to Feb. 9, 1919, as first lieutenant in field artillery; married Nov. 7, 1917, to Miss Florence Freeman of Iowa City; has four children, Edward, Jr., Martin, Katherine, and Marian. Elected attorney general in 1932. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

Thank you, Cathy, for all your hard work transcribing. I was pleased to see, when I went to the "Blacksmiths" link that my g g g grandfather, Halstead Harden of Burr Oak, was listed. However, I have a question. Since it is listed as Miller & Harden, does this mean the two were in business together? If so, this is the first I've heard it. A new piece of information for me. Once again, thank you. Lana Piche' Saskatchewan, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@worldnet.att.net> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 7:20 AM Subject: [IOWA] 1865 Blacksmiths of Iowa > Blacksmiths of Iowa, 1865 from > > HAIR, JAMES T., Ed. > Iowa State Gazetteer, Shippers' Guide and Business Directory. > Chicago: Bailey & Hair, 1865 > > Transcribed by Cathy Joynt Labath, Iowa History Project, > whose great granduncle, Daniel Higgins (m. Bridget Joynt), > was of the firm of Higgins & Glenn of Dyersville, Dubuque Co. > > http://iagenweb.org/history/directories/1865blacksmiths.htm > > Iowa History Project > http://iagenweb.org/history/ > > > > > ==== 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 > >

This is part of the chapter. The whole chapter is on the Iowa History Site. STORIES OF IOWA FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CHAPTER XIX JOSEPH M. STREET - INDIAN AGENT While the Indians lived by themselves, they knew how to do things very well. But when the white men came, there were many things the Indians did not understand. They did not know about the white man's goods or his money. They did not know about the white man's laws. Often they did not understand what the white man said. They could not read or write. To help the Indians, the United States government sent out white men to live among the Indians and explain the things they did not understand. These men were called Indian agents. Some of them were not honest and stole from the Indians; but those who were sent to the Indians in Iowa were usually good men. There were many things for the agents to do. They tried to keep the Indians from going to war either against the white people or against other tribes. If the government paid the Indians money for their lands, the agent saw that this was paid to the chief men of each village. But the hardest work was to see that the white traders did not cheat the Indians. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

Blacksmiths of Iowa, 1865 from HAIR, JAMES T., Ed. Iowa State Gazetteer, Shippers' Guide and Business Directory. Chicago: Bailey & Hair, 1865 Transcribed by Cathy Joynt Labath, Iowa History Project, whose great granduncle, Daniel Higgins (m. Bridget Joynt), was of the firm of Higgins & Glenn of Dyersville, Dubuque Co. http://iagenweb.org/history/directories/1865blacksmiths.htm Iowa History Project http://iagenweb.org/history/

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS RAY MURRAY, BUFFALO CENTER. - Secretary of Agriculture, was born on a farm in Iroquois county, near Cissna Park, Illinois, on April 27, 1892. He moved with his parents to a farm near Buffalo Center, Winnebago county, Iowa, in 1895, and was educated in the local schools, graduating from Buffalo Center high school in 1909. Married January 9th, 1918, to Miss Viola Wise. Entered U. S. army as a private in battery "F," 337th field artillery. Served with A. E. F., in 1918 and 1919. Organized the legion post in his home town and has served as post, county, district and state vice-commander of that organization. Member of the State Historical Society. Father of two children, Jack and Marjorie. A Methodist. Elected secretary of agriculture, November, 1932. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS LEO J. WEGMAN, CARROLL. - Treasurer of State, was born at Maries, Missouri, May 17, 1875, and educated in the rural schools with collegiate course at Columbus, Ohio. Entered railway service at an early age, holding various posts as telegraph operator or station agent with the C. M. & St. P. railway, Iowa Central and C. R. I. & P. railway. Entered banking business, first in a bank at Madill and also at Tishomingo, Indian Territory. Then moved to Iowa and for some five years was cashier of the Peoples Savings Bank at St. Benedict, Kossuth county, then spent three years in Omaha, returning to Halbur, Iowa, after purchasing the Farmers Savings Bank of that place. Located in Carroll in 1914, residing there until elected Treasurer of State, November, 1932. Democratic chairman of Carroll county for fourteen years. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS CHARLES W. STORMS, FORT MADISON. - Auditor of State, was born in Fort Madison, Lee county, Iowa, October 12, 1870. Educated in the public schools and business college. Married and had five children. Business man and lumber broker. Served twelve years as member of the Ft. Madison city council; two terms as county chairman and twelve years on th democratic state committee. Was a member of the war board during the world war in charge of distribution of fuel. Elected auditor of state in 1932. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS MRS. ALEX MILLER (OLA BABCOCK), WASHINGTON. - Secretary of State, was born in Washington county, Iowa; daughter of Nathan L. and Ophelia Smith Babcock, the former a native New Yorker, the latter born in Illinois; wife of Alex Miller, editor of Washington Democrat, newspaper correspondent, lecturer, and democratic candidate for governor of Iowa in 1926; mother of three children; the son, Joseph, died in infancy; Ophelia (Mrs. George Gallup), lives in New Rochelle, New York; Barbara (Mrs. Edward Benson), in New York City. She was elected in public schools, Washington Academy, and Iowa Wesleyan College; taught in public schools before marriage; active in civic and club work, and the suffrage movement. Was Iowa president, and national president, of the P. E. O. Sisterhood; member of the Methodist church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of Union Veterans, Business and Professional Women's Club. Elected secretary of state in 1932. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS NELSON G. KRASCHEL, HARLAN - Lieutenant Governor, was born on a farm near Macon, Illinois, October 27, 1889. His entire boyhood life was spent on that farm, which was known for miles around for its pure bred live stock. In 1910, at the age of 21, he came to Harlan, Iowa, where he engaged in the profession of live stock auctioneering. He was married April 2, 1913, to Agnes Johnson of Harlan, Iowa, and has three sons, Frederick 18, Dick 13, and James 9. Some of the most notable live stock auctions ever held in the United States and Canada have been under his management and direction. He has conducted sales in twenty-six states of the Union and two provinces of Canada, selling more than fifty million dollars worth of agricultural property. Several animals have passed under his hammer at more than ten thousand dollars each. Throughout his life, he has been an ardent admirer of good live stock, and on his farms has bred some of the best cattle produced in the State. In 1922, he was a candidate for State senator from the Cass-Shelby district, and in that campaign he spent much time in the support of Clyde L. Herring in his campaign for United States Senator against Smith W. Brookhart. He was a candidate for the nomination for United States Senator on the democratic ticket in 1922, being defeated in the primary by Louis Murphy for the nomination. He was nominated for the office of Lieutenant Governor at the democratic state convention July 22, 1932, to fill a vacancy and was elected at the general election in November. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934 BIOGRAPHIES ELECTIVE STATE OFFICIALS CLYDE L. HERRING, DES MOINES, - Governor, was born on a farm near Jackson, Michigan, May 3, 1879, and was educated in the public schools. Married Emma Pearl Spinney of Mobile, Alabama, September 7, 1901. They have three sons. Was a rancher in Colorado. In 1908 moved to farm near Massena, Iowa, and in 1910 became automobile dealer in Atlantic. In 1912 moved to Des Moines, still continuing automobile business. He was the democratic candidate for Governor in 1920, and for United States Senator in 1922. Democratic national committeeman for Iowa from 1924 to 1928. Elected Governor of Iowa, November, 1932. Spanish war veteran. A democrat. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

If you have any interest in the following persons, I'd surely like to correspond with you. I have other data that I'll be glad to share. My primary goal is to learn the parents and sibilings of this John Martin and of this Susanna Ourie/Urey. Any help you can provide will be most welcome. John MARTIN was born ca. 1774 in "Little York" Co., PA; d. ca. 1848, possibly in or near Fallsbury Twp., Licking Co., OH. He was born "...of Irish parents who immigrated in an early day", perhaps about 1740-1770. That characterization in quotes from "Valley of the Upper Maumee" River", is largely correct. They probably were Scots-Irish [Martin family oral tradition] who originated in Scotland and then immigrated to Northern Ireland, then to SE Pennsylvania. John married Susa[nna] OURIE/ UREY/ ULREY/ URY/ ORY ca. 1797. Her family most likely lived in PA, probably in or near York or Lancaster Co. Susanna was born ca. 1776, died ca. 1818, in PA or in Belmont Co., OH. John married Margaret Messencope, daughter of Christopher and Magaretha Messencope on 11 Feb 1819 at Belmont Co., OH. John Martin was recorded in the census in 1820 at York Twp., Belmont Co, OH. He was shown on the Tax Roll in 1825 at Guernsey Co., OH. He was named in a land contract on 30 Dec 1826 at Marietta, Washington, OH. [John may have bought land through the Federal Marietta Land Office.] John was recorded in the census in 1830 at Beaver Twp., Guernsey Co., OH. For some reason, he and Margaret Messencope lived on 15 Oct 1830 at Ohio Co., VA according to court records. John Martin was named in a Deed on 10 May 1831 at Guernsey Co., OH. He was named in a land contract on 23 Jul 1833 at the Federal Land Office, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, for land in Licking County, Fallsbury Twp., OH, the E 1/2, SE 1/4, Sec 19, T4, R 10. He was named in a land contract on 18 Dec 1833 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, for additional land in Fallsbury Twp., the SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec 19, T4, R10; and on 15 Jan 1836 at Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, additional land for that farm, the NW 1/4, SE 1/4; Sec 19,T4,R10. He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Jonathon Martin [one of his eldest sons] at Fallsbury Twp, Licking Co., OH, suggesting that John was physically infirm. From court records, it appears that John may have died around 1847. No death record nor burial site has been found (19 Nov 2004). John and Susanna had nine children born in PA; names and birthdates are known for seven: i. CHILD 1 OF 2 UNNAMED CHILDREN was born between 1797 and 1820. He/she died before 1820. ii. CHILD 2 OF 2 UNNAMED CHILDREN was born between 1797 and 1820. He/she died before 1820. iii. SAMUEL was born on 1 Apr 1799. He was baptized on 30 Aug 1800 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, York, York Co., PA. He married Susannah Worley, daughter of Thomas M. Worley and Mary Walker, on 15 Aug 1822 at Harrison Co., OH. He died on 5 Feb 1873 at Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH, at age 73. He was buried circa 7 Feb 1873 at Cadiz Union Cemetery, Cadiz Twp., Harrison Co., OH together with his wife Susanna who lived 1800-1884. iv. MARGARET was born circa 1800 at PA. She married John Morrison, son of William Morrison and Malinda SurNmUnk, on 22 Dec 1821 at Harrison Co., OH. She signed her name as "PEGGY MARTIN." She died circa 1836 at probably Noble Co., OH. She was buried circa 1836 at Old Sharonville or Crum Ridge Cem., prob Noble Co., OH. Margaret's children [but not Margaret or her husband John] are listed in the final settlement of John Martin's estate, 3 July 1858 and other proceedings beginning July, 1853. These are recorded in the Partition records, Vol. D, pages 354-361; Vol F; and other volumes of the Licking Co. OH Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Newark, OH. Those court records show the children all living in Noble Co. in 1853. v. SUSANNA was born on 3 Mar 1804 at PA. Her common name was SUSAN MARTIN. She married Thomas S. Dillehay, son of Benjamin Dillehay and Rachel Slater, on 1 Feb 1827 at Guernsey Co., OH. Susanna died on 29 Jun 1874 at Enoch Twp, Noble, Ohio, at age 70. She was buried 31 June 1874 at St. Marys Fulda, Enoch Twp, Noble Co., Ohio. Susanna was named in a Licking Co., OH Deed on 30 Mar 1854. Susannah, Rachel and Angeline were all listed as living in Guernsey Co., OH on 3 July 1858 [listed in the estate settlement of their father John Martin, Licking Co., OH]. She appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Thomas S. Dillehay at Enoch Twp., Noble Co., OH. vi. RACHEL was born circa 1806 at PA. She married Reason Burdett Sr, son of William Burdett and Rosa Fitzgerald, on 17 Mar 1833 at Harrison Co., OH. She died in 1885 at possibly Belmont Co., OH. She was buried in 1885 at Bethel M.E. Church Warren Twp., Belmont Co., OH. Rachel appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Reason Burdett Sr at Flushing Twp., Belmont Co., OH. She appeared on the census of 4 Sep 1850 in the household of Reason Burdett Sr at Union Twp., Belmont Co., OH. Sisters Susannah, Rachel and Angeline [Anne] were all listed as living in Guernsey Co., OH on 3 July 1858 [listed in estate settlement of their father John Martin, Licking Co., OH]. Rachel is listed in final settlement of John Martin's estate, 3 July 1858 and other proceedings beginning July, 1853. These are recorded in the Partition records, Vol. D, pages 354-361; Vol F; and other volumes of the Licking Co. OH Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Newark, OH. Rachel was recorded in the census on 16 Aug 1860 at Kirkwood Twp., Belmont Co., OH. vii. JOSEPH was born circa 1812 at PA. He married Louisa Elender Moland on 23 Oct 1834 at Guernsey Co., OH. He died on 8 Mar 1898 at Bladensburg, Wapello Co., IA. Joe was buried circa 11 Mar 1898 at Bladensburg Cemetery, Bladensburg, Wapello Co., IA. Joseph Martin was recorded in the census in 1840 at Enoch Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Joseph is listed in the final settlement of his faher John Martin's estate, 3 July 1858 and other proceedings beginning July, 1853. These are recorded in the Partition records, Vol. D, pages 354-361; Vol F; and other volumes of the Licking Co. OH Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Newark, OH. Joseph Martin was recorded in the census on 1 Aug 1860 at Fallsbury Twp., Licking Co, OH. Census records for Joseph, his children and grandchildren show residence in WI from about 1864-1870. He was recorded in the census on 7 Jul 1870 at Sylvan, Richland Co., WI. Joseph Martin, listed as Joseph MartAin, was recorded in the census on 11 Jun 1880 at Pleasant Twp., Wapello Co., IA. viii. ANGELINE was born circa 1813 at PA. Her common name was ANNE. She married Benjamin Dillehay on 5 Jan 1832 at Guernsey Co, OH. Anne died circa Jul 1859 at Noble Co., OH. She appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Benjamin Dillehay at Enoch Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Susannah, Rachel and Angeline [Anne] were all reported to be living in Guernsey Co., OH with their husbands on 3 July [listed in estate settlement of their father John Martin, Licking Co., OH] Angeline is listed in final settlement of John Martin's estate, 3 July 1858 and other proceedings beginning July, 1853. These are recorded in the Partition records, Vol. D, pages 354-361; Vol F; and other volumes of the Licking Co. OH Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Newark, OH. She was named in a Deed on 15 Feb 1858 at Newark, Licking, Ohio. Anne's 1/15 share of her father John Martin's estate was sold on 15 Feb, 1858 to Henry Baughman and Anne;s half-brother, Jonathon Martin. ix. JACOB was born circa 1817 at PA. He married Jane LeFever, daughter of Mindrot (Minor)(Minard) LeFever and Elizabeth Anderson, on 25 Oct 1841 at Guernsey Co., OH. Jacob died circa 1890. He was named in a land contract on 9 May 1849. Joseph Martin (Jacob's brother) and Louisa Martin his wife, Jacob Martin and Jane Martin his wife in the County of Monroe in the State of Ohio for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars to them in hand paid or secured to be paid by Jonathon Martin and Benjamin Martin of the County of Licking....have sold ...their "...rites..." in the estate of John Martin. Jacob Martin was recorded in the census on 11 Sep 1850 at Union Twp., Monroe Co., OH. Jacob is listed in final settlement of his father, John Martin's estate, 3 July 1858 and other proceedings beginning July, 1853. These are recorded in the Partition records, Vol. D, pages 354-361; Vol F; and other volumes of the Licking Co. OH ` Clerk of Court, Courthouse, Newark, OH. Jacob was in the 1880 census but not found in the 1900 census. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There were Martin and Urie families just east of York Co. in Lancaster Co. An Arthur MARTIN and Margaret URIE family of Lancaster moved to Harrison Co., OH about the same time the York Co. MARTIN family moved to Belmont Co., OH. Although living in different Ohio counties, they lived only about 10 miles apart. Were they related? Please write to me if you know anything about any of these persons listed above. I have data on them that I'll be glad to share. -Bill Martin Denver, CO billmartin44@ieee.org

HI I was wondering if anyone is researching the Jewel Family. Aaron and Susannah (peck) Jewel moved to Brandon, Iowa in 1854. They raised nine children there. Aaron and Susannah are buried in the Brandon cemetery. Marguerite

Over the last week, riders and surnames have been added to Orphan Train, a Special Project of IAGenWeb Project pages by researchers. Please visit, and add your rider story, query or surnames to the pages. http://iagenweb.org/iaorphans/riders.shtml http://iagenweb.org/iaorphans/surname.shtml Please visit and explore! Tina Vickery http://iagenweb.org/iaorphans/

Hello, Everyone, We have the following counties that are looking for someone to adopt them: Adair, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, and Hancock. If you have an interest in any of the counties, or know of someone that does, please let us know. Kind Regards, Peggy Tebbetts and Linda Ziemann IAGenWeb Welcome Hostesses welcome@iagenweb.org

Hi Marie I have Van Cleaves in my line. My g-grandmother was Sarah Catherine "Kate" Van Cleave Johnson. She was born in Orange Co IN in 1846 to John, b. 1810 KY, and Sarah Dunn Van Cleave. John's parents were Benjamin and Sarah Kerns Van Cleave. This line goes back to Jan/John Van Cleef of Amsterdam Holland. http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php/id_6778 Our lines are probably connected but perhaps way back. Rich Lowe Van Buren Co. IA GenWeb http://iagenweb.org/vanburen/ At 03:01 PM 11/19/2004, The Cook's wrote: >Hello Elizabeth, >Would you please look for Van Cleave and Goodale? >Thanks for your kind offer, >Marie >----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Swanay-O'Neal" ><lizybth@sbcglobal.net> >To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 7:39 AM >Subject: Re: [IOWA] Look up help needed > > >>I don't have the book you mentioned, but I do have access to the DAR Patriot >>Index. The Index only states where they died, not where they are buried. >>There are 15 "Meriwethers" listed in the Index, but none are said to have >>died in Iowa. >> >>If anybody else would like a look-up, please let me know. >> >>~Elizabeth > > > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.1 - Release Date: 11/19/2004 > > >==== 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

Hello Elizabeth, Would you please look for Van Cleave and Goodale? Thanks for your kind offer, Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Swanay-O'Neal" <lizybth@sbcglobal.net> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 7:39 AM Subject: Re: [IOWA] Look up help needed >I don't have the book you mentioned, but I do have access to the DAR >Patriot > Index. The Index only states where they died, not where they are buried. > There are 15 "Meriwethers" listed in the Index, but none are said to have > died in Iowa. > > If anybody else would like a look-up, please let me know. > > ~Elizabeth -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.1 - Release Date: 11/19/2004

Hello to all Iowa listers, I need an obit for William H. Benjegerdes who died in April 1965 (as per SSDI). He served in WWI and I would like to know more about his military service as I have a picture of him in uniform. Thanks for your help.

NORTHWESTERN IOWA ITS HISTORY AND TRADITION VOLUME II 1804-1926 R. A. ZWEMER Among the active and progressive citizens of Sioux City whose records have been such as to gain for them distinction among their fellowmen, was Richard A. Zwemer, who was a member of the Woodbury county bar and held the position of secretary and traffic manager of the Sioux City Live Stock Exchange. At a recent date he removed to Chicago where he is now practicing law as a member of the firm of Huff & Cook. Mr. Zwemer was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on the 20th of November, 1893, and is a son of Adrian P. and Cynthia (Gleysteen) Zwemer, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Iowa. The father settled in Sioux Falls in 1885 and engaged in the real estate business to the time of his death, which occurred in 1894. The mother is now a missionary and is stationed at Pekin, China. her father, Dirk Gleysteen, settled in Alton, Iowa, in the early '50s, being one of the pioneers of that locality. Richard A. Zwemer, who was the only child born to his parents, attended the public schools of Virginia, Oklahoma and Iowa, and then entered the University of Wisconsin, where he was graduated, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in 1914. He next became a student in Columbia University, New York city, where he took a course in law. Mr. Zwemer attended the Plattsburg (New York) training camp and received a commission as second lieutenant on August 14, 1917. He was then stationed at Camp Upton until December 8, 1917, when he became chief instructor of military science and training at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Florida, and while at this place he received successive commissions as first lieutenant and captain. He went to France as commanding officer of Motor Transportation Company, No. 457, and after the Armistice he was made commanding officer of Motor Command, No. 15, and commanding officer of the motor reception park at Marseilles, France. He returned to the United States in July, 1919, and was discharged on the 22d of that month at Washington, D. C., with the rank of captain. Prior to entering the Plattsburg camp, Mr. Zwemer was with the Postal Telegraph Company in New York about one and a half years. After the war he came to Sioux City and became traffic manager for the Sioux City Live Stock Exchange, holding that position from September 1, 1919, to March, 1921, when the offices of secretary and traffic manager were combined and he now filled both. He proved himself well qualified in every respect for this responsible position and was an invaluable officer of the exchange. Mr. Zwemer was admitted to the bar of Iowa, June 6, 1924, and became associated in the general practice of law with the firm of Farr, Brackney & Farr, but is now practicing in Chicago, Illinois, as member of the firm of Huff & Cook. On November 24, 1917, in New York city, Mr. Zwemer was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Weare Pierce, daughter of Howard G. Pierce, a prominent stock commission man of Sioux City. In her maidenhood her mother was Mary Weare, daughter of George Weare, a pioneer banker of Sioux City. Mrs. Zwemer is a member of the Woman's Club, the Qui Vive Club, is state president of the Girls' Friendly Society and is corresponding secretary of the Boys' and Girls' Home of Sioux City. Mr. Zwemer is a member of Tyrian Lodge, No. 508, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and Sioux City Lodge, No. 112, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, belonging also to the One Hundred Club, the Sioux City Country Club, the Rotary Club and the Iowa State Bar Association. He is also a member of the transportation committee of the National Live Stock Exchange. He is a communicant of St. Thomas' Protestant Episcopal church. Personally, Mr. Zwemer is courteous and accommodating in his business relations, is a man of reliable judgment and wise discrimination, and in every relation of life has been true to every trust. Because of these attributes, as well as for his genial and friendly manner, he is held in the highest measure of esteem by his fellow men. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County _http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/_ (http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/) IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: _http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/_ (http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/)

Does anyone have access to this book? Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Buried in Iowa, Iowa Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 1978. The index lists "Merriweather" and I wondered who this might be. Thanks in advance, Sharon Sharon Pike Sharon@MeriwetherSociety.org