Fellow Genealogists...(those who can write their US Representatives) HR Bill 10 as currently proposed could be interpreted in ways that limit records access to vital records. We have created a page with links to more informaiton on HR 10, including the response to the bill by the Records Preservation Committee of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Our page with links to more information on HR 10 is at: http://www.rootdig.com/hr10.html ----- Original Message ----- From: To: rondo_94590@earthlink.net Sent: 10/6/2004 11:02:02 PM Subject: Re: [IOWA] Legislation in Congress Seeks to Restrict Access to Birth Records Does anyone have a web site set up that everyone who wants this stopped can sign do you know? Thanks Deborah

> [Original Message] > From: Jim Sorrell <jsorrell@cinci.rr.com> > To: <KYBATH-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 10/6/2004 8:24:19 PM > Subject: [KYBATH] FW: Legislation in Congress Seeks to Restrict Access to Birth Records >> > > Subject: Legislation in Congress Seeks to Restrict > Access to Birth Records > > > Please pass this along to your lists. We need to get > this information out to the public. > > This was posted on Ancestry Daily News. You can > find it online at www.ancestry.com/dailynews > Issue: October 7, 2004 > > Thanks, > Sharon Pike > Sharon@MeriwetherSociety.org > > Immediate Action Requested > > Legislation in Congress Seeks to Restrict Access to Birth Records; > FGS Recommends Writing to Your Congressional Representatives > > The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill, House Resolution 10 > (H.R. 10), which seeks to restrict access to birth certificates. This bill, > which purpose is to respond to the threat of terrorism, is on a fast track > to passage and has been voted on by several committees already. Your help is > needed now. > > David Rencher, Chairman of the Record Access and Preservation Committee, a > joint committee of the National Genealogical Society and Federation of > Genealogical Societies, has sent a letter to the bill's sponsor, Congressman > Dennis Hastert, recommending an amendment to the bill as follows: > > "However, nothing in this Chapter 2 shall be construed to require a State to > change its law with respect to public access to (A) non-certified copies of > birth certificates, or to (B) birth certificates or birth records once a > period of 100 years has elapsed from the date of creation of the certificate > or record." > > A copy of the letter is available on the FGS site at > www.fgs.org/rpa/formalactions.htm. > > To view this bill, go to http://thomas.loc.gov. > Enter HR 10 in the search box for "Bill Number." > > Action Is Needed Now > Because this bill is moving toward passage so quickly, it is urged that the > genealogical community take action immediately and let their representatives > know that they are in support of David Rencher's amendment and the FGS > position in this important matter. To find your state representative's > contact information, go to www.house.gov/writerep/. > > How Should I Word My Letter? > While you should word the letter in any way that is comfortable for you, it > is recommended that you include the following as a portion of the letter: > > "While I support the intention to increase security to protect the U.S. from > terrorists and those who wish to improperly take U.S. identities, I am > concerned that those researching their family's history continue to have > access to non-certified birth records. > > Therefore, in order to support HR-10 I ask that you amend HR-10 Section > 3063(d)(2) by adding the following wording to the existing paragraph: > > 'However, nothing in this Chapter 2 shall be construed to require a State to > change its law with respect to public access to (A) non-certified copies of > birth certificates or to (B) birth certificates or birth records once a > period of 100 years has elapsed from the date of creation of the certificate > or record.' > > I believe that this additional language is imperative so that the states do > not react by restricting all certificates to comply with the law, rather > than dealing with certified as opposed to non-certified birth certificates. > This proposed amendatory language would remind them that they can and should > be treated differently." > > > >

----- Original Message ----- From: pknofler To: IAJONES-L-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 1:47 PM Subject: Fw: Faulk/Foulk/Faulke Hi I am new to this list as I just found my GEORGE FAULKE in the 1860 Census living in Rome, Jones Co., Iowa. Do not find them again in any later census. George b abt 1822 in Ohio, was married to Nancy ?? b abt 1831 in Ohio: children Daniel b abt 1845 in Ohio; Henry b abt 1847 in Ohio; Mary (my gggrandmother) b abt 1850 in Ohio - married Samuel Spear; Caroline Faulke b abt 1853 in Ohio; and Alman Faulke bo abt 1857 in Iowa. Is there anyone in Rome, Jones County, who may have some early history on this area? Maybe some cemetery records which may indicate the death of George and Nancy? On Mary's death certificate her son Charles Spear, knew her father was George and born in Ohio, but did not know anything about her mother, Nancy. Any leads or help would be most appreciated. Thank you Pam

IOWA ITS HISTORY AND TRADITION VOLUME II 1804-1926 A'S Oscar F. Albertson Sioux City is famous for many things out of the ordinary, especially in the way of manufactures, one of which is the plant of Albertson & Company, which is the largest factory in the world devoted exclusively to the manufacture of valve grinding tools, and the phenomenal growth of this business has been largely due to the technical skill and ability of its president, Oscar F. Albertson. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on the 25th day of January, 1882, and was educated in the public and high schools of that city. His father was superintendent of a large tool-making plant in that city and the son spent his vacation periods and Saturdays in the factory, where eventually he served a regular apprenticeship. He became an expert toolmaker and in 1901, at the age of nineteen years came to the United States. Landing at New York city, he remained there about a year, working at his trade, and then went to Chicago, where he spent ten years as a toolmaker. In 1912 he came to Sioux City to visit a friend who was employed in the Sioux City Machine and Tool Company's plant, a small concern at that time and which he then little dreamed was to be the foundation on which he was to build a great business. he was induced to remain here and took a position in that plant, where he worked for two years, and on December 1, 1914, he was one of the organizers of a company which took over the business of the concern for which he had been working. The new enterprise was incorporated as Albertson & Company, of which O. F. Albertson was made president, and they continued operations in the old plant until 1921. Under his management and supervision the products of the plant were of such a character as to at once attract the favorable attention of tool users and the business of the company grew by leaps and bounds. "Sioux" tools, under which brand their products were made, were recognized everywhere as of superior quality and the demand for them increased to such an extent that it became necessary to acquire larger working space. To this end they built a fine new plant at 3100 Floyd avenue, which is considered one of the most modern industrial plants in the United States. At that time it consisted of two stories and basement but in the course of time additional room was demanded, so that two more stories were added to the original structure, in 1925, thus giving them four full stories and basement. They make valve lathes, flexible shafts, valve face grinding machines, valve grinders, valve seat reamers and carbon removing brushes. Over one hundred men are employed and the plant is kept running to full capacity at all times to fill the orders pouring in from jobbers in Europe, Australia, Canada and every part of the United States, the firm having representatives in practically every city in this country. Mr. Albertson has devoted himself indefatigably to the upbuilding of the business and is recognized in commercial circles as a man of extraordinary capacity and ability. While living in Chicago, Mr. Albertson was married to Miss Sophia Anthony, a native of Sweden, who came to the United States with relatives in girlhood. To Mr. and Mrs. Albertson has been born a son, Frank O., who graduated from Shattuck Military School, at Faribault, Minnesota, in the class of 1926 and is now attending Iowa State College, at Ames, Iowa. Mr. Albertson is a member of Tyrian Lodge, No. 508, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; Sioux City Cinsistory, No. 5, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; Abu-Bekr Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Sioux City Lodge, No. 112, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He also belongs to the Sioux City Country Club and his religious connection is with the Swedish Lutheran church. Quiet and unassuming in manner, he is nevertheless a man of strong character and sterling worth, who has made a deep impression on the community, and by his acquaintances is held in the highest personal regard. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/

Well, I am no longer confused, thanks to all the good guys who have pointed me in the right direction ... if you want to see for yourself, an 1865 version of Canada West is viewable at http://library.mcmaster.ca/maps/images/raremaps/107355.jpg I was a bit surprised at what I learned, [Canada West covered an area from the St. Lawrence Seaway on the east to Lake Huron on the West] but now that I think about it, the vast prairies would probably not have been settled yet at that time. Now how does all of this tie in with the Abraham Woodleys in LaPorte City, Iowa in 1860? I'm not exactly sure yet,, but it might be a possibility that my ggg(whatever) -grandfather Mathias may have come down into Pennsylvania from what was then Canada West. This Abraham was possibly/probably his grandson. And maybe Abraham brought a Canadian wife with him? I'm getting excited now ... THANKS Everybody! IF this is all true,.... ;-) dw

Cathy has just uploaded the title page, Forward, Contents and bio index for Vol 2 of the new 3 volume set of: Northwestern Iowa Its History and Traditions 1804 and 1926 This new 3 volume set will be on the Iowa History Site. Debbie Clough Gerischer Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ IAGENWEB: Special History Project: http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm Gerischer Family Web Site: http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/

Hi, I have never posted a request on this list that didn't bring me some ideas or results. There are so many to thank but this poster has spent countless hours doing research for me, and I want to say thanks! I had so many who helped me get started with my search and no one on this board ever lets me down, doing whatever they can to help out! I look forward to the time I am more experienced and can offer some help to the rest of you! Thank you all! Thanks for all the ideas to help me move forward! Janet _____

Thanks to everyone for the rapid response to my question. Now another - I looked up Jacob (father is Abraham) Woodley family in LaPorte City IA & found them U.S. Census > 1860 United States Federal Census > Iowa > Benton > Bruce) And while I was checking that out noticed that the place of birth for Rody Woodley is what looks to be "Canida West". Never heard of that - then I noticed there are three others with the same POB - one on the same page near the top & two at the bottom of the previous page. Might this be Canada? And, if so, where is Canada West? Confused. ;-) dw

I am looking for a copy of a book or booklet on the history of Lovilia, Iowa. The original name of Lovilia was Breman, so the title of the book is Breman-Lovilia, Iowa. If someone would loan it to me I could copy the pages that relate to my Rice/Chamberlain/Levick families. Thanks, Janice Terlet

Hi list, I need some help on where to search next. I am looking for parents of my great Grandfather Hial Cady. He died in Sioux Rapids, Iowa in 1891. I have searched for a death certificate, there isn't one. I can't find a birth certificate either. The church that the family belonged to in NY was burned and all records lost. I believe I have found the parents of Hial, but I need something to prove it. I have a lot of circumstantial evidence but no paper that says Hial's father and mother are Jonathan and Miriam Cady. Hial was born in 1810 in VT. I can place Jonathan there at that time and with a male child in the household under 10 years old. The family moved to Troupsburg, NY and I find Jonathan and all of his children there. Hial moved to WI before coming to Iowa, in about 1869. He lived in Iowa 22 years. I tried to locate probate records from Jonathan but none can be found. I have all of Jonathan's census records from 1800. I am at a loss on where to look for more information. I would appreciate any suggestions you can provide. Thanks! Janet

Listed as an early settler of La Porte City (in John Hartman's "History of Black Hawk County, Iowa," pub. 1915) was Jacob Woodley, and among the veterans buried in the West View Cemetery in La Porte City, was J.A. Woodley. Kay Pease

Company E: Woodley, Jacob A. Age 19. Residence LaPorte City, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Aug. 21, 1862. Mustered Oct. 21, 1862. Discharged for disability March 5, 1863, Lake Providence, La. ---Source: Roster and Record of Iowa Troops in the Rebellion, Vol II : Thirteenth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don" <dwdwrks2@omnitelcom.com> To: <IOWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 11:16 AM Subject: [IOWA] Jacob Woodley_13th Iowa Inf. : Does anyone have any information on this Civil War soldier? :

John Mares was my great-great grandfather on my maternal side. I think I find him on the 1880 Census for Sumner Twp., Winneshiek Co, with his wife, Barbara, and son Wenzel. The name seems to appear as March. They were born in Bohemia, which is correct. A daughter, Rosa March appears in Springfield Twp, with the family of Lawrence Falack. I have traced her into Walsh County, N.Dak. and have all her information, except a year of immigration. And a marriage place. The mother, Barbara Breich Mares, appears in the 1910 Census for N.Dak., Walsh Co., Cleveland Twp, living with her daughter Rosa Mares Rose. This leads me to believe that her husband must have died sometime between 1900 and 1910. I find several John Maresh and Barbara's in Washington Twp, Ft. Atkinson, in 1900, but can't determine which is the correct family. Is there anyway to check death records for the period between 1900 and 1910 for his date of death? I realize that not all counties required that deaths be recorded until a later date. Were there any other Mares/Maresh families that lived in the area at that time? My great grandfather, John Mares/Maresh and his wife, Mary Jarus/Jaros, and their family lived there for a period of time between 1872 and 1880. In 1880 they were in Dakota Territory [North Dakota]. On my grandmother's baptismal record from St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa, it shows the sponsors were Joseph and Maria Mares. Who were they and where did they live? The date of immigration for the Maresh family appears to be 1866-67. I have not been able to find them on passenger lists so perhaps they came through Canada as they did reside in the Chicago area for a time. I would like to have research done in the Czech Republic on this family but need some name of a village or names of all of the family that came to the US. My utmost gratitude for any clues that will help. LaVerne [Infeld] Miller --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.772 / Virus Database: 519 - Release Date: 10/1/04

Not researching this line Linda, but records from ancestry would indicate her nee name was Brown, marrying Alexander in 1862, Des Moines co. Jerusha Brown 18, appears on the 1860 with her parents Thomas & Mary in Flint River twp, Des Moines co. Dick May you live to be a hundred, with an extra year to repent! (Irish proverb) Linda Hedlund wrote: >Hi, >I'm trying to find information on Alexander & Jerusha Cadwallader, specifically on Jerusha. I'm looking for her maiden name. Does anyone on this list have this family in their database??? > > >

Dear List - my ggggrandfather Joel Johnson and his wife Sarah(Mary) F Nash Johnson both died in 1857 in New York, Wayne Co., Iowa - they left 8 or 9 small children, my Thomas Wheeler Johnson amoung them. I know that the children were probably wards of the orphen court, does anyone know where these records might be kept? Thank you Pam

Hi, I'm trying to find information on Alexander & Jerusha Cadwallader, specifically on Jerusha. I'm looking for her maiden name. Does anyone on this list have this family in their database??? Thank you, Linda http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~treesearcher

Don, Ancestry indicates his residence was La Porte City (Black Hawk co) and he was 19 when he enlisted in 1862. Could be 17 y/o son of Abraham & Rody Woodley in 1860 Bruce twp. Benton co. The P.O. serving that h/h was La Porte City. Dick May you live to be a hundred, with an extra year to repent! (Irish proverb) Don wrote: >Does anyone have any information on this Civil War soldier? > > >

Thanks to all who responded to Four Mile question. It became apparent that the family did not move much which I found very interesting.

Does anyone have any information on this Civil War soldier? Don Woodley Researching Ayers, Butler, Cornford, Relf, Trindle, Woodley and others as time permits. RAOGK Lookups and pix for Bremer, Butler, Floyd & Franklin Counties in Iowa.

In a message dated 10/3/04 12:01:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, IOWA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > A suggestion for future posts Nanci, "looking for information" is to > vague of a post since nobody know what you may already have Thank you, Dick T.... What I wrote was ALL I had! LOL (Re: Henry J. Oakley and Elizabeth McCall Oakley-Adair, Iowa). Many thanks for what you contributed to expand my knowledge...I had a feeling there was a connection to Guthrie County and you have confirmed that. I'll be able to be more detailed next time! Nanci