Keokuk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Hermanstorfer/Carnahan

rickey528 — 2009-11-08 12:45:43Z

I have much ancestrial information. What do you need?

Starrs from Keokuk

tomshar183 — 2009-10-21 03:04:21Z

Hello,
My family lives in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Grandfather Fred Starr came from Keokuk Iowa to Spencer Iowa and met my grandmother. Fred Starr's parents were George and Anna Starr. Fred came to the USA from Bavaria when he was nine. He was born in 1875. He died in 1955.Fred had eight brothers and a sister.
Sharon Starr Hollatz

Starrs from Keokuk

tomshar183 — 2009-10-21 03:04:20Z

Re: Rash

Martyjr2 — 2009-10-20 17:45:03Z

I'm also a descendant of Robert Rash and Seletha Bryant. The 1860 census shows William Watson Rash living with Robert and Seletha and there is also a William Watson, aged 2, living with them. I'm interested in learning the importance of the Watson name. My line comes down thru Robert's daughter Nancy who married Oliver Lundin. They had a son, Samuel Watson Lundin, my great grandfather. Do you know how the Watson name came into the family?
Thanks,
Marty

Re: Brandenburgs

jeffjahn — 2009-09-29 21:02:08Z

Been able to come up with the Church records for about 1875 - 1917. Death was from 1860. The records are on microfilm at Concordia Historical Archives. No one knows what happened to the records after that point though yet. Through the records was able to finially find my Great Great Great Grandmothers (Justina Brandenburg Jahn). Still working to confirm if shes buried in cemetery or another though. Hope to work that out soon.

Obituary lookup please.

jeffjahn — 2009-09-19 04:31:35Z

Needing a obit. lookup for:

Edward Chr. Jahn Death: 19 Jul 1887

Justina(Gustina) Fredericka Jahn: 6 Mar 1883

Both where members of St. Martin Lutheran Church and are listed in their death register.

Thanks
Jeff Jahn

Re: ROBERT RASH FAMILY REUNION

llundin7884 — 2009-09-18 17:38:24Z

Hello, My name is Larry Lundin. Among Robert Rash's children was a daughter named Nancy. In 1859, Nancy Rash married Oliver Lundin in Keokuk Co., Iowa and they had 4 children including a son named Oscar. Oscar was my grandfather, his son Ralph was my father. Oliver and Nancy had a blacksmith business in Richland which was a trade he learned in Sweden before coming to America. I wish I had gotten involved in geneology earlier and would have certainly enjoyed making the trip to Iowa for your reunion a few years ago. I would love to learn more about them.

Re: Hedrick Iowa Centennial book

tomdodds71 — 2009-09-11 19:45:47Z

Are you still looking for the Curtis who married Clara Eckley? I have a little information on them.

Re: Cemetery in Ioka ?

gen4160 — 2009-08-15 15:34:54Z

Ioka was located on section 28, (Jackson Twp., Keokuk County) about one mile from the Jefferson county line. It was at one time in the center of the business of that township, and is on the surveyed route of the Muscatine & Missouri Railroad. The Cemeteries in Jackson Twp. are: Altman in Sec. 36; Ollie (DeArmand) in Sec. 22; Rock Creek in Sec. 28; Vanorsdall in Sec. 5. Also Nancy could be buried in Jefferson County as Ioka is within a mile of Jefferson County.
The iowawpagraves.org site lists a Thomas Witt Sutherland, born 1863, died June 15, 1921. Buried at McCleary Cemetery, Locust Grove Twp. Sec. 36, Jefferson County, Iowa. Shows him as the son of John W. and Amanda, husband of Mary and his children as Eunice M. Hayden and Ralph Bruce.

Re: DRUMMOND

MKDBail — 2009-08-11 15:40:19Z

Hi Pat - My e-mail address is bail305@msn.com. I look forward to hearing from you again!!!

Re: DRUMMOND

pdtim1 — 2009-08-11 15:35:58Z

Margaret- this is Pat! We ust to write back and forth about the Drummonds a few years ago! I have finally got back to work and posted a lot of my material on Ancestry! I have finally proved that Samuel was a son of James and Lydia Drummond. Have lots to tell you. I tried your old email address and it came back.
Please get back with me.
Pat

Cemetery in Ioka ?

jriise1 — 2009-08-10 09:09:35Z

I have a relative who was supposedly buried in Ioka. What cemetery and can I verify another way? I'm looking for Nancy C. Spainhower/Sutherland/Lemmons. She died Jan 21, 1862. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Howard King

JackieSandberg — 2009-07-29 03:24:11Z

Carol, are you still around? I just found this post and am wondering if I ever answered you on Howard or if you have found anything new? I have new info on the King family - but just going back, not forward. My direct email is leebot29@paulbunyan.net - I don't seem to get notified anymore if I receive a reply on one of my postings.

Re: FORD/O'NEAL

trimoss165 — 2009-07-25 02:03:25Z

Hi hope your email address is still good. I am also form this Ford family, contact me at trimoss@yahoo.com and we'll exchange info. Tricia DeMoss

Re: Stella Monohon Daughter of Riley

jwagnero — 2009-06-07 12:23:57Z

Stella married a Clarence Pilcher on 13 Oct 1940 in Lancaster Mo, I believe they lived in the Ottumwa Iowa area, but cannot find a death date for her or her husband, I do know she died before 1969 after reading her brothers obit, however she is not buried in shaul cemetery where her all of her siblings and parents are buried. Does anyone have any information on Stella, her parents are Riley and Eva Monohon, Thanks.

eastburn delmar shockey

grate112 — 2009-05-12 03:39:07Z

sorry his names gary not george marie

eastburn delmar shockey

grate112 — 2009-05-12 03:32:23Z

i am tring to find a a relative of george l eastburn lived in ashland oregon in 1947i have family photos that were left in a storage shed i want to return the photos to his family there was also a book with possible relatives here are a few names beverly eastburn claude eastburn carlton g eastburn dale h eastburn delamar + shockey are listed as grandparent's and gret grandparent's in a book i can be reached at brownsmithfamilytree1@msn.com thks marie

Re: JONES, lorenzo, katherine

scooby3299 — 2009-05-08 20:34:07Z

Hello - Lorenzo and my great great great grandfather Ransom Jones were brothers. Do you have any info on the rest of their siblings? I have several of the jones including Lorenzo which i just listed on findagrave.com along with his parents. In evan's obit it states they had 6 children 3 boys and 3 girls.. i have been able to locate everyones burial except for 2 of the girls Rhoda who married a Hubbell and the other which i do not know the name. Are you related to Lorenzo? Do you have pictures of him or any of his folks? Please send email to sgorschy@hotmail.com look forward to hearing from u !

Re: THE SIX FAMILY CONNECTIONS

DAVoje — 2009-04-21 20:02:00Z

My uncle by marriage is Robert Six. He married my Aunt Olga Young sometime in the 50's I think. They have 3 children Ron, David and Laurie.

Re: MICHEL

valeriegodfrey1 — 2009-04-11 14:14:47Z

I have been researching my family tree and came across your entry. Katherina Michel, nee Faass, was my great great grandfather's sister, born in Perl Germany. GG grandfather was Franz Faass. I have traced this side of the family going back to the early 1700's so if you are interested I could supply you with this info. Valerie Godfrey

Re: KLETT, Katie (Michel) Obit

valeriegodfrey1 — 2009-04-11 14:04:27Z

You may be interested to know that the mother of Philip Michel, married to Eva Blaise (who emigrated to the USA in 1846) was the sister of my great great grandfather Franz Faass. Her name was Katharina. if you would like any more information on the Faass side of the family, I have it going back to the early 1700's. Valerie Godfrey (U.K.)

Stella Monohon Daughter of Riley

jwagnero — 2009-04-11 01:30:45Z

I am looking for information on Stella M Monohon, Daughter of William Riley Monohon born around 1900, I believe she
married a Gruel, Riley was my ggrandmothers uncle, I would
appreciate any information, Thanks.

Re: Talleyrand Cemetery, Keokuk Co.

GBassett4061 — 2009-03-17 15:36:16Z

Hi! My name is Kathy Bowen and I am looking for information and possibly picture of grave for Jonathan Brown Bowen, buried at Talleyrand Cemetery. Died 18 Oct 1891. My e-mail address is kebowen@frontiernet.net

Thanks Much,
Kathy

Re: BELVEAL

goshenarefuge — 2009-03-15 20:17:22Z

My line is from David Pressley Belveal, thence to James Anderson Belveal (my grandfather), who married Estella Hayes. My mother was one of their older children, Frances Marian Belveal, b. 15 Nov 1902 in Keokuk Co Ia. My father was Vernon Gilbert Davis. I'll share what information I have and perhaps can do some Keokuk Co searching for anyone.

BELVEAL Descendants

JSchreiner3472 — 2009-03-14 13:38:29Z

My wife Jo Ann (BELVEAL) Schreiner, is a descendant of John BELVEAL also. We are hoping to contact other BELVEAL family researchers with ties to Keokuck Co. Thank you for any help you can give us.

Sincerely Jim & Jo Ann Schreiner

jschrein@xpressweb.com

Re: BELVEAL

frinkkwith — 2009-03-14 13:36:50Z

Wiminda is my GGGrandmother, if all of my ducks are in the right row. I say this because I am having some problems with documents. She married Lewis Baxter, had 3 children before he was killed in Civil War, then she married George W. Corpron, but died after giving birth to twins in 1869, one of the twins also died, my GGrandmother Malissa E. Corpron is the twin that lived. So maybe I can help you and you me while we pull this together. Contact me and we can share our sources...Kathy..kwith48@comcast.net

Re: BELVEAL Descendants

frinkkwith — 2009-03-14 13:36:02Z

I am the GGGrandaughter o f Wiminda Belveal, her 2nd husband was George Corpron, she died giving birth to twins abt.1869, one twin died, my GGrandmother survied, her name was Malissa E. corpron, her daughter Hazel Elizabeth Todd was my grandmother. Because of Wiminda's death when she gave birth i am having a hard time with documents. Wiminda lived in Keokuk, I was born in Des Moines, but I now live in Ca. I have many names, dates and some census, but it is a work not done. contact me, we can share, and its always fun finding cousins ...kathy ...kwith48@comcast.net

Re: BELVEAL

BrendaGaskill006 — 2009-03-14 13:34:21Z

I have just recently found that one of my grgrgrandmothers is Sasannah Belveal, daughter of Lewis and Rachel Ann (Nelson) Belveal. She married Thomas C. Groomes, had a 2 children then married John Wesley Patterson. Does anyone know much about these families? My grgrandmother was Essie Groomes. I would like to learn more about the Belveals.
Thank you for your time.
Brenda Gaskill

Re: Leonard BATTERSON James L. BATTERSON Robert THOMSON

robertbatterson — 2009-03-13 16:31:25Z

My father, Leonard A. Batterson, Sr. was born in Keokuk, Iowa on June 25 1920 (deceased Feb. 22, 1973) to Lee Roy Batterson and Esther Givens. I believe Lee Roy's father was Leonard Batterson who had a brother named Charles...I have his gold pocket watch with his name inscribed under the back cover as "Chas. Batterson" with the year, "1899."

My father married Sue Evans Woods (born in St. Louis, Missouri Dec. 21, 1922) on Nov. 9, 1943 and they had eight children (four boys and four girls) between 1944 and 1958. I am the youngest. My siblings are as follows:

Leonard Arther Batterson, Jr. born July 31, 1944
Barbara Louise Batterson (Henderson) born Feb. 15, 1947
William Woods Batterson born April 1, 1949.
Mary Melanie Batterson (Duffy) born Feb. 7, 1952
Sue Evans Batterson born July 31, 1953
Brian Thomas Batterson born Dec. 19, 1955
Patricia Beth Batterson born Dec. 19, 1955
Robert Alexander Batterson born May 2, 1958

Hope this helps and feel free to write back.

Robert Batterson
St. Louis, Missouri
robertbatterson@gmail.com

Re: Jones family in Keokuk County, IA

2009-03-12 21:50:51Z

I have a Jones family that I'm working on. At least part of them, including my Gt. Gpa, were born in Keokuk, IA. I'd be happy to share any info, and compare. I've been working on this line for many decades, but to no avail. Thanks,

Dorothy Ulin, b. 1909 Keokuk

retduck — 2009-02-17 20:06:24Z

Dorothy Ulin was born in Keokuk County in 1909 and raised by her grandparents James and Sarah Dollie (Tuell) Miller.
Her mother was Nellie M. Miller, b. 1887, Orange Co., Indiana, but is not found in the 1910 census.

Would appreciate info on what happened to Nellie and info on the father of Dorothy.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Re: MCGrew,Goodenow

scottelder100 — 2009-01-15 21:59:02Z

Hi: I am looking at a 1880 iowa census which I think shows a relative of mine by the name of Elizabeth Goodnow. Her parents were Burgess and Rozeanna goodnow. She originally was married to Alexander Mcgrew in Keokuk County Iowa on March 12, 1863. I find no other record for them until I found Elizabeth in this census which also shows 2 step daughters by the name of mcgrew. Also, it show Burgess and Roseanna living in the house with them at this time. I don't know if this will get to you, but if it does I have alot of information on the goodnow line if interested. Let me know.

Scott

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

thoragibson — 2008-12-17 04:23:55Z

Name: Henry Voiers
Birth: abt 1818 - location
Residence: 1870 - Pendleton, Kentucky

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

njbein — 2008-12-17 01:28:51Z

Dear Thora,

Thanks! DO you happen to know when Henry was born?

Re: RUGGLES

thoragibson — 2008-12-16 22:27:41Z

Thoris is my mom:) Ruggles is related through marriage from what I see as of now. (Drusilla Voiers Ruggles) I went to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and found some old pictures of Albert Voiers and his family (Lucy's brother). The house that he owned was in Steel Magnolias movie.

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

thoragibson — 2008-12-16 22:11:58Z

Hi Nancy:
Anyone should be able to get a copy of her death certificate. I am not sure as to when she died but I do know she lived in Huntington, Indiana. I would think that if you went to your local History Center(Church of Latter Day Saints) you could order the reel that her death is on. This Henry Voiers is the one that lived in Pendleton County Kentucky and went to Indiana during the civil war. His son was drafted and served with the north. In 1870 this family is listed back in Pendleton County Kentucky. There is a Henry Voiers from West Virginia also, and is related.

Re: RUGGLES

boyette1_1 — 2008-12-16 13:22:04Z

Thank you for the information. How can I contact the executor of Voiers' will?

R. Boyette (Mom was a Sheldon)

Re: RUGGLES

njbein — 2008-12-16 12:55:14Z

Ruggles is related to Voiers because Drusilla Voiers married a Ruggles and they moved to Piqua, OH. I believe Ruggles was the executor of the will of Robert VOiers, but I have that information second-hand from someone who had a copy of Robert Voiers' will.

Re: RUGGLES

boyette1_1 — 2008-12-16 12:50:31Z

Ms. Gibson:

Not sure how Ruggles is connected to Sheldon, but, your information is certainly welcome.

I have some photographs and old movies of Bert and Mamie Sheldon and their children, as well as other members of their family. How are you connected to the Sheldon's and Voiers?

How do you want to share the information?

R. Boyette

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

njbein — 2008-12-16 12:50:22Z

reply part two. So if your great, great grandfather was Henry Voiers then I guess you and I are fourth cousins, since his brother, William, was my great, great grandfather.

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

njbein — 2008-12-16 12:49:06Z

Was Henry Cummins Voiers the one who moved to/stayed in West Virginia as opposed to moving to Kentucky with the rest of the family? I'm descended from William Voiers who would have been Henry's brother. William was born in 1798.
How do you get a copy of Drusilla's death certificate? Do you have one you could send? What year was she born?

Re: RUGGLES

thoragibson — 2008-12-16 03:42:34Z

Richard I have a lot of information on granddaddy's family.
Bert's mother's name was Lucy May Voiers and Lucy's father was Henry Cummins Voiers and his father was I believe Robert Voiers. Mom has a couple of picture of Lucy and William Sheldon. Would you happen to have any? Would love to see. Write back and I will send you what I have.

Re: RUGGLES/Voiers

thoragibson — 2008-12-16 03:35:40Z

Re: Drusilla Voiers. Did you ever look at her death certificate? A lot of information is on it relating to her parents. My great-great grandfather was Henry Cummins Voiers, I believe this is Drusilla's brother. As far as the Voiers name, there was a Huguenot that came to virginia by the name of John Voyer. Is anyone sure that Robert Voiers was married only twice? Does anyone have the copy of the marriage bond between mary or margaret martin? I did see that the name Via-David Via when he died had a child named Robert and also a daughter named Elizabeth.

Star A Mine Collapse

PhilTobias — 2008-12-15 23:29:56Z

Does anyone have information on the collapse of the Starr A mine on 28 Aug 1888. Two of my ancestors, Hugh and John Reid, died in the accident and I'd appreciate any leads. I believe the mine was owned by the What Cheer Coal Company, and the shaft was referred to on a map as "Starr A." Any suggestions for further research welcome also! It appears from the map that the mines are underneath the town of What Cheer.

Phil Tobias

Re: Lemuel B. Holmes and Arrena Black, Martha Ward

whobegetyou — 2008-12-04 17:29:05Z

If, I have this figured correctly I believe the Lemuel Holmes you spoke of born 1804 in Vermont had a son also named L.B. Holmes. It would be the son who married Arrena Black. Appreciate your help, Scott

Re: Lemuel B. Holmes and Arrena Black, Martha Ward

ktkiltubrid — 2008-12-04 04:40:11Z

Scott, are you talking about Lemuel B. Holmes born in 1804 in Vermont? He was my gr-gr-grandfather, and was married twice, with second wife dying in 1858. He may have had a third wife that I've never heard about who died before 1870. Members of his family are buried in Shockley Cemetery in Clear Creek, Iowa, If I come across Arrena Black, I'll let you know.

Re: info on Grothaus

losbozos — 2008-11-25 02:33:32Z

There very well may be a connection. There were several physicians in the family.

Re: John & Henry BOMBEI: 1800s

Quin_Hammes — 2008-11-23 03:18:00Z

Henry Bombei was born in 1868 in Keokuk, Iowa
He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rudolph on 09 Feb 1892 in Keokuk
His Father was Peter Bombei born in Germany
His Mother was Phoebe Mangold born in Germany
Henry had five sons, John Frederick, Rudolph, Nicholas, Peter and Henry and one daughter, Lena
John was born on 10 Jul 1889 in Talleyrand, Keokuk, Iowa and died on 25 Oct 1959 in Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa
at the age of 70

Agnes Hammes was born 07 Jan 1888 in Clear Creek, Keokuk, Iowa, and dies 04 Feb 1971 in Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa
John and Agnes were maried on 28 Feb 1911 in Clear Creek Township, Keokuk, Iowa

Re: LYTLE

shepard999 — 2008-11-15 17:48:23Z

I have some details of this mining accident if interested:
Date of Accident / Name of Victim / Age / County or Town / F=fatal or N=nonfatal / Page / Report Year
1898MAY12 LITTLE, I S OSKALOOSA F 31 1900

Re: Birth Look-up Requested!

sue45586 — 2008-10-24 15:02:50Z

Check out this web site
Maybe this person can help you
Looks like correct birth year and it shows a father

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...