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Subject: McLAURY, McCLAUGHRY inquiry
Date: 27 Jun 1998
I'm looking for references to the name McLaury & McClaughry. Robert = Houston McClaughry (may have already been changed to McLaury by the time they came to Iowa) (1811-1893) moved from Kortright, NY to Belle Plaine (?), Benton Co., Iowa in 1855. 20 Sometime after 1859, he moved to Buchanan Co. & died July 7, 1893 in Hazelton, Buchanan Co., Iowa. I believe he farmed & practiced law (so there may be court records?) & his children attended a common school & pre-law. His children were: Ebenezer Rowland, Margaret Findley (Applegate), Edmund, Mary E., William Rowland, Margery Agnes, Robert Findley, Christiana (Armstrong), Thomas Clark, Sarah Caroline (Reid), John, Arthur & Charles (Robert H. was a lusty gent!). The latter children would have attended school in Buchanan Co. Hope to hear from you. Thank you 20 Clay Parker 2427 Monroe Ave. Everett, Wa. 98203


Date: Fri Jul 3 15:55:50 1998
Subject: Miss L. E. POMEROY I have a photo of my gg grandparents with the following on the back: Miss L. E. Pomeroy Artist Main Street Independence, Iowa Can anyone tell me approximately when Miss Pomeroy was taking photos in Independence, Iowa? Thanx!


Date: Fri Jul 3 19:15:11 1998
Subject: Buchanan Co Query
CARPENTER, BROWNELL Searching for descendants of Mary CARPENTER BROWNELL who died 31 Aug 1887 at Pomeroy IA and her husband T. J. (Thomas J.) BROWNELL who died in Sept 1893 at Independence IA. A reunion is being planned in VT for the descendants of Jeremiah Carpenter and his wives Mary Niles and Hannah Niles. To date, no descendant of his daughter Mary Carpenter Brownell have been discovered. All clues shall be welcome! Gayle Gardner

Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 11:38:14 -0700
Subject: LOBDELL
I am researching my great-grandfather, Brayton Leroy Lobdell, who resided in Independence Iowa before moving to Winnipeg, Canada in 1894. He and his wife Mary (nee Burger) had six children - Irene, Frank, Earl (my grandfather), Burrell, Marion, and Mildred. Brayton was also a member of the Woodmen of the World, of which I am also seeking information. Please contact me with any information at


Date: Wed, 8 Jul 1998 13:55:53 -0500
From: Rose
Subject: Buchanan County
In the Independence, IA database I'm looking for the birth and/or death date of Owen Edward McGUIRE who died in Independence, IA. His wife's name is Edna Mae McGuire. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Date: Mon Jul 13 00:41:02 1998
Subject: MCGRATH-BUCHANAN CO.
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 98 14:36:30 PDT
RESEARCHING WILLIAM CHARLES AND MICHAEL B. MCGRATH FAMILY WHO LIVED BETWEEN JESUP AND INDEPENDENCE 1856 TO PRESENT. RELATED FAMILIES IN BUCHANAN CO. AREA--O'DONNELL, DONNELLY, TOOMEY, SULLIVAN, RHODES, AND JENSEN. MOST HAPPY TO SHARE DATA, AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WITH THE SAME TIES. AM ORIGINALLY FROM INDEE, AND WOULD GLADLY DO LOOKUPS FROM MY COLLECTION OF BUCHANAN CO. MATERIAL. HOPE TO MAKE A CONNECTION. MANY THANKS! MARLYS

Date: Thu Jul 16 22:31:16 1998
Subject: ALLEN, STANFORD, CHAPIN
I am currently doing research into the family of a Japhet Chapin ALLEN, b. 25 Nov. 1810 in Amboy, Oneida, New York, who lived in Fairbanks, Buchanan, Iowa in his later life.. He is buried there with his wife, Chloe STANFORD, b. Camden, Oneida, New York on 30 Nov. 1813. Japhet's parents are a bit elusive. His mother is Tabitha CHAPIN, daughter of William & Martha CHAPIN of Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. His father is a Daniel, Thomas or an Artie ALLEN. We're not quite sure. All we know is that he died in 1814. Japhet Chapin ALLEN died 14 Jan 1892. Chloe STANFORD died 2 Feb 1893 in Fairbanks, Buchanan, Iowa. I have pictures of some members of this family. Researcher is Ruth Helvy. Any information you can give me would be appreciated.



Date: Fri Jul 24 08:28:54 1998
Subject: Buchanan Co. Iowa Query
Hopefully someone can help with my surname search. The information I have so far: Hugh JAMASON b 1810, Co. Kilkenny Ireland, Married Catherine BUTLER b. 1820, Co. Kilkenny Emigrated to USA 1847, Had at least 5 children one was Samuel b Co Kilkenny d Dubuque Ia. Samuel Jamason married Mary McInteer, Christian Co., Iowa. Had at least one child, Leo Jamason. Leo and wife Margaret ? lived on the east edge of Independence, Iowa, which was situated across from Blands' Greenhouse, which was adjacent to Peoples Hospital. Their children were; Dorthy Lillian Jamason [ Weber,Baragary] children, Nancy Lee, David, William Donald Joseph spouse Evelyn Kies children, Beverly, Richard, Marjorie,Carol,Debbie,Dennis Luverne Jamason spouse Burdette Rooney, Luverne was known by nickname of Jim children, Michael, Timothy, Patrick, and ? Russell Edward Jamason, spouse Hanna Pamprel children, Eno Pamprel, Thomas, Rosemary, Roy Paul Owen Jamason spouse Viola Veka Reed children, Veka Ann, Susanne Marie, Linda May, Mary Ellen, Cecelia Christine Richard, Dicky, Jamason, Died at tender age of 16 I believe in some sort of accident Any information or stories concerning these relatives would be forever appreciated. submitted by Veka Jamason, Nails email@ vnails@polarnet.com From: Allan Meyer

Subject: HOOVER Family
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 98 00:26:00 PDT
I am seeking information on my great grandmother Emma Hoover born in Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa on 1/3/1869. Her father was Joseph (Josiah) Hoover and mother was Jane Hostrawser. Emma had brothers named Carl and Frank and sisters Phoebe and Bet. Joseph and family moved to Ponca, NE in 1870. If you have any info on this family.

Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:09:05 +0000
Subject: Carl BOLTE-My Great Grandfather
Carl BOLTE b 1850 in Germany d 1-18-1935 in the Mental Hospital in Independence, IA. I have been told the records are sealed. Is that true? To date I have not been able to get a death certificate. I will gladly pay for research. Thank You Carl H. Tiedt 652 E. Highpoint Springfield, MO 65810


Subject: Fred H. BERGNER
Date: May 30, 1998
Reply to: Sandie
Searching for information on Fred H. BERGNER b. Jan.15,1874 d. July 25,1942. He and his family came to La Port City , Iowa in the late 1800's then moved on to Shady Grove, Iowa in 1902. They had a farm there for 44 years. His father died on the farm, smothered to death under a bail of straw. Was Fred married? If so, to who? any information helpful Sandie rebel@cconnect.net


Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 01:03:54 -0500
From: Carol Wallace
Subject: CROW/WOODWORTH/WALLACE families in Buchanan Co, IA
My great grandmother, Etta Mae Crow was born in Winthrop, 27 Jan 1870 and married John Leon Wallace (b. Neponset, IL) in Independence on 7 Mar 1889. Etta's parents were Abraham Crow and Julia Woodworth. Julia died in Quasqueton in 1872, and Etta was raised by her grandparents, William and Helen Woodworth. My grandfather Roy Albert Wallace was also born in Independence in 1892. John and Etta Wallace moved out of Buchanan county shortly before his death in 1899. Any information about these families, particularly about the origins of the Crow and Woodworth families, would be appreciated. Carol Wallace, Coralville, IA


Subject: Buchanan Query
From: James Butrum
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 12:12:02 -0500

Looking for my Ireland ancestor that died in Fairbank, Iowa.
Patrick DUFFY
born: abt. 1804 Ireland
died: 13 June 1889
buried: I. C. cem. Fairbank, IA
1st Wife: Alice BURNS
born: 1810-12
died: 25 Sept 1863
married: abt 1828
2nd Wife: Mary Moynaghan
born: about 1835
d: 16 Mar. 1884

If anyone has any information on this family line please write to me.
Had 15 children:
1) Catherine DUFFY
born; 1833 Ireland
2) Mary DUFFY
born: 1834 Ireland
3) Michael DUFFY
born: 1835 Ireland
4) John DUFFY
born: 1837 Ireland
5) Patrick DUFFY
born: 1838-9 Ireland
6) Bridget DUFFY
born: 1841-2 Ireland
7) James DUFFY
born: 1843 Ireland
8) Frank DUFFY
born: 1844 Ireland
9) Owen DUFFY
born: 7 Jan 1846 Ireland
10) Hugh DUFFY
born: 17 Aug. 1847 Ireland
11) Peter DUFFY
born: 7 Mar. 1849 Ireland
12) Matthias DUFFY
born: 24 Feb. 1851 Ireland
13) Edward DUFFY
born: 1 Jan. 1853 Ireland
14) Thomas DUFFY
born: 10 Apr. 1854 Ireland
15) Joseph DUFFY
born: 6 Apr. 1857 Ireland
My Duffy's immigrated to the US to Iowa from Ireland. If anyone has any
information on this family line please write to me.
G. Butrum


Subject: PEYTON surname
Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 14:46:57 EDT
From: LSchafrRen@aol.com
My Great-grandfather, Micajah Richard PEYTON was married 15 MAR 1858 in Buchanan County, IOWA to Zerelda HOLMAN. I am looking for anyone with access to marriage records for this time period.

Micajah Richard (Dick) PEYTON was born 23 Jan 1838 in Bedford, Clark Co, Indiana to Lorenzo Dow Peyton and Sarah Hart.

Zerelda Holman was born 15 Nov 1841 in Lawrence Co, Indiana, but I don't know her parent's names.

Would love to hear from anyone who has information regarding my great grandparents! Email me at: LSchafrRen@aol.com. Thanks........... LaVonne Peyton Schaffer-Rennie from Folsom, California.


Subject: Buchanan County Genealogy
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 17:57:55 EDT
From: M40693@aol.com
Looking for information about the GEMMEL family of Quasqueton Sheila Gemmell Proctor pm40693@aol.com


Subject: James IRONSIDE
Date: 25 May 1998
Reply to: cjgreenw@cardina.net
I'm looking for any information about James Ironside, who settled in Buchanan County in 1855 or any descendants of his. Cathy Greenwood cjgreenw@cardina.net Subject: CHARLES GILMORE

Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 09:42:15 -0700
From: COBermire@aol.com
Was wondering if it would be possible to find a William b. 1825-26 in Ohio and Hannah Moore LOGAN b. 1830 in Ohio in the 1860 Census of Buchanan Co. Location: Liberty twp. page # 510. I know they were in Iowa during the 1860s and have a short list of William Logans to go through. This was one on the 1860 census list. Thank you for any help you might give, even for reading this message. I appreciate it very much. Christy Logan Obermire


Subject: Buchanan County
Date: unknown
From: conklin@misslink.net
Any information about William TURNER, brother of Robert TURNER who moved from Rochester, Wisconsin area to Pottawattamie Co., Iowa in 1869. Their father was Robert Sr. who immigrated to U.S. from Huddersfied, Yorkshire, England in early 1840's. My grandfather, Eugene Charles TURNER, was the oldest child of Robert, Jr. William lived in the Independence area. Would be interested in knowing of William's descendant.


Subject: Buchanan County Census 1900
Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 11:36:37 EDT
From: Gale729@aol.com
Seeking Alfred LOPER wife Lodema & family 1900 Buchanan Town of Lamont. As your time permits. Thank You


Subject: Buchanan Co. surname A. R. WELLIT
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 14:16:26, -0500
From: JOHN B DRAKE
Would like to locate A. R. Wellit in the 1850 federal census of Buchanan County. Thank you.


Subject: Buchanan Co Queries
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 21:35:28 EDT
From: JAndWal@aol.com
WALLICK. Walter L (William) WALLICK (b 30 Oct 1860 HM Co OH, m 22 Jan 1884 Buchanan Co IA, r Independence city Washington Tp Buchanan Co IA 1900 real estate broker and immigration officer, --- 1910, Independence Buchanan Co IA 1920, d 1921 Wilson Cem) = Julia Josephine Neville (b Sep 1858 IA, d 1932 Wilson Cem). Need info on this family and their descendants. Jeff Wallick JAndWal@AOL.com


Subject: O'BRYAN
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:17:05 -0700
From: John F. Hess
According to my father's birth certificate, my grandfather, Parlin Morris O'Bryan was born in Marengo around 1885. So far that's all I've found. Thanks, Peggy Hess


Subject: Buchanan Cty- BURRISS (Burrhus)
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 15:59:00 EDT
From: JohnM8808@aol.com
1860 census shows Archibald Burriss living in Buchanan Cty, Liberty TWP with wife Clarissa and sons, Alonzo and Eddy and someone named Luther (possible his father). I know his wife remarried within a couple of years. I wonder if there is a death record or obituary in Buchanan Cty. The next generation used the spelling "Burrhus" so census could have wrong spelling. Also, some info I got years ago said he also went by the name "Frank"? Thank you for any information. I really appreciate your help. Karen Molloy


Subject: Buchanan County Query
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 00:58:15 EDT
From: Loosechips
I am seeking information about and descendants of William Wallace CROWELL, who died on September 30, 1915. His wife was Eva F. Mann Crowell. He was my great-grandfather by his first wife, from whom he was divorced in 1878. It would be a pleasure to locate descendants from his second wife. I believe their daughter was named Buena Vista Crowell, born March 6, 1884, and possibly she married a man named Atkinson. Thank you for any leads! Nancy Wilson loosechips@aol.com


Subject: BUCHANAN COUNTY
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 21:24:32 -0700
From: Phyllis A. Barnes
I'd like to request a look-up in the "Obituaries 1856 - 1869" reference book. I'm searching for information on my great-great grandmother Elizabeth CROSSFIELD. According to the information I have, Elizabeth CROSSFIELD was born about 1835 in Linn County, Iowa. She died in March 1863; three of her sons died at approximately the same time as Elizabeth. She was married to John Mervin HALSTEAD (or Halsted) in Linn Co. Iowa on May 7, 1856. So little is known about Elizabeth that any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I'm especially interested in learning her parents' names (and siblings), but any information would be very helpful. I imagine her name would be listed as Elizabeth HALSTEAD or Elizabeth HALSTED in an obituary record book. Thank you very much for your assistance. Keep up the good work on Buchanan County! Sincerely, Phyllis Barnes


Subject: BUCHANAN - HARPER
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:10:36 EST
From: Skilthau@aol.com
This set of grandparents have me completely stumped. I have tried everything on this side. The Franklin Co. Court house had a big fire along time ago, and of course there's no records of Archibald and Elizabeth. No one in the family seems to have any records. I have checked the Oil City records also, with no luck. My great uncle let me copy the old family bible, the info is not to accurate. I think someone dubbed it, in the 1930's to show proof or hope of the big Buchanan scam $$. I am a professional genealogist also, and I have been looking endlessly for this connection. My hope was that someone would see my post, and maybe give me another piece of the puzzle. Thank you very much for your advice, I am going to go over everything I have again and see if Iv missed a piece of my puzzle. Again thanks for your help. Shirley


Subject: DICKINSON family
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 06:15:26 -0600
From: Debbie Williams
I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather and his family. His name-Henry David Dickinson, born July 9, 1854 in Jessup, Iowa. Parents were John and Ann. Siblings were- Richard, Alay, Mary and Bertha. Any information would be greatly welcomed.


Subject: Buchanan County
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 98 08:26:45 PDT
From: Eleanor Kryger
Am looking for Lucetta/Lucita GRIDLEY CASTLE would have been about 84 yrs. old in 1870. She was born in 1786 in CT. Her husband died in 1867 in Madison Twn. Buchanan Co. IA Thanks, Eleanor




Subject: Buchanan County
Date: Fri, 3 Apr 1998 00:42:11 EST
From: Famlywork@aol.com
Am looking for 1880 census for Samuel H MESSINGER thank you


Subject: Dr. M. L. SHINE ancestors
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 11:26:38 -0500
From: Joseph Fowler
Dr. Shine Died 2 March 1912.Former Mayor of Winthrop. Family came from Kentucky and settled in Westburg Township, Buchanan Co. From a deed in this township to PATRICK SHINE ,he is thought to be the father. M.  L. SHINE m. MARY FRANCIS WILLIAMS 24 Sept.1884 . Any information or leads would be most appreciated. Joe R. Fowler Joe Coastal Carolina USA PoppaJoe@webv.net


Subject: Haye, Madison
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:48:31 -0600
From: E Taggart
Madison Haye died 1887 in Independence IA, occupation well driller according to a newspaper obit. His wife, Rhoda (Mohler) survived along with 2 small children, David and Jerry. Rhoda remarried the following year in Buchanan IA to William Truair. The obituary doesn't state where Madison is buried but presumably in Independence. Would like to correspond with anyone who might have further information about David or Jerry or the Truair family. I believe the Truair family was somewhere in MO in 1900 but may have come back to Buchanan IA after 1900.


Subject: BURKE, Lewis M.
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 17:24:25 EST
From: TTinsl@aol.com
G-G-Grandfather Lewis M. BURKE b. 1797 MD, lvd Adams Cty, IL, went to Polk Cty IA 1850; shown IA Census 1850, 1860; shown in Buchanan Cty IA 1870--needany information. May have had son Lewis M. VerNelle Tinsley


Subject: GAYLORD / BRAKEMAN
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 19:14:41 -0800
From: bgwcw2@foothill.net
I am seeking info on David Lewis GAYLORD (d. 20 Oct 1856, Winthrop, Buchanan, IA, after moving there from Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio in 1854); and his wife, Sophia BRAKEMAN (d. 16 July 1878 ?, Independence, Buchanan, IA. Also, are there any of their descendents around? I will be happy to exchange info.


Subject: Buchanan Co, IA Query
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 19:14:37 -0600
From: RGESS@prodigy.net
Surname: CUMMINS/CUMMINGS
I am seeking information and descendants of George Cummins / Cummings who I believe to be a son of James and Jennette Blair Cummins who lived in Harrison Co., Ohio. James Cummins died about 1844 in OH and it appears several of his children moved to Buchanan Co., Iowa. George is in the 1850 Census of Buchanan Co., Iowa with wife Mary Ann and children Mary b 1838 in OH; Margaret Ann b 1840 in OH; Wm. b 1843 in OH; Orin J. b 1846 in OH; and George B. b 1849 in IA.


Subject: Buchanan County
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 01:08:36 EST
From: TRunge7724@aol.com
I am interested in getting some information on my grandfather and his family. My grandfather's name was Harry A. MATTICE. I don't have a birth date for him but he probably was born in the year 1889 because he was 36 when he died and he died 10-23-1925. I do know that he was born in Hazelton, IA. He had a half brother named William. His father's name was Walter and I think his mother's name was Jeannie but I'm not certain. I know that his father came from Holland but I'm not sure about his mother. My grandfather died when my mom was only 9 so she knows nothing of him but this. Can anyone help? Please reply to TRunge7724@aol.com.


Subject: BEARBOWER AND KIDD FAMILY
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 00:31:31 -0800
From: Clarence Bergmann
I am researching the family of my grandfather, JAMES EDWARD BEARBOWER, who died in 1956 in Independence, Ia. He farmed in the Shady Grove area south of Jesup for several years and is buried at the Brandon Cemetery. He married two women who were sisters --1st) Mae KIDD who died and is buried at Wilson Cemetery in Independence. Then, he married Edith KIDD, sister to Mae, who died in 1935. They were the daughters of John and Maggie KIDD. Like to have a list of all the brothers and sister for both the KIDD and BEARBOWER families.


Name: "Yoly"
Email: yoly@cmn.net
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997
Comments: I am looking for any information about Moses BLANK, his wife Sara, Martin Glass and his wife Elizabeth or Elmira. All are buried in Buchanan County. Sara Blank has written a book on the surrounding history but I am unable to get a copy. Does any one have any information. Thanks.

Subject: John HENDERSON or Johnny Qua Henderson Name: Wapello County Conservation Board
Email:co90conserv@lisco.net
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997
Comments: Looking for any information on a John Henderson, Born in Ark moved to Iowa in the early part of the century. Originally his name was Johnny Qua Henderson but when he turned 18 he had it legally changed to John Henderson. He married Vera___ moved to Vinton then Calf. Any information would be welcomed. Thank you for your time.

Subject: WOLFE
Name: MHumphr477
Email: MHumphr477@aol.com
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997
Comments: Do you have any info. about Jacob Wolfe and wife Mary of Jesup area or Thomas Jefferson Cutshall of Waterloo circa 1870.

Subject: COTTON Family
Name: Don Westfall
Email: campdonmar@earthlink.net
Loc: all, WA
Date: Dec. 14, 1997
Comment: I'm looking for any info re: family Cotton, Brandon IA. My grandmother, Marian Alene Cotton b Sep 27, 1896 left there as a child. Her mom died when young. I know father and gfather of Marian were residents of Brandon area in the 1880's and 1890's.

Name: Dana Bulpett
Email: DrBulpett@aol.com
Location: Independence, IOWA, USA
Date: Sunday, November 9, 1997 at 22:08:14
Comments: I am looking for information on Thomas COGHLAN who moved to Independence, Iowa in 1878.

Name: Denny Brant
Email:DBRANT7@AOL.COM
Location: PLANO, TX, USA
Date: Sunday, October 12, 1997 at 09:20:35
Comments: I am researching the PAINE & GOODRICH families, that lived in Fairbank, Ia in the 1850's and 1860's. Specifically interested in getting info on the wives of Oran Sykes Paine, Harriet S Goodrich and Sarah Goodrich.

 Name: Jerilyn Johnson
Email:jerilyn1963@fuse.net
Location: Richmond, IN, USA
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 1997 at 23:54:47
Comments: I am looking for any info on the following relatives who lived in Buchanan County (Fairbank, IA) Jardee - Sillett - Burns - Hayes - Rechkemmer. Time ranges in the 1800's. Frank Hayes was born in Littleton Iowa and he was a butter maker and died from Typhoid Fever. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Name: Shirley Motes
Email:HQBW54A@aol.com
Location: OKC, OK, OK
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at 19:18:31
Comments: I cannot locate a death certificate or burial place for a great-great-great grandparent. His name was Daniel Thomas, he died in the Independence Jail, 17 AUG 1872.He was born in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio in 1812. He lived in Hazelton.

Name: Tamara Seeker
Email: tamsus@aol.com
Location: Madison, WI, Dane
Date: Monday, September 22, 1997 at 17:27:11
Comments: Seeking info about Daniel (D W) and Louisa (LC) SHAFFER who lived in Buchanan County in early 1800's. Children: Lena, Edgar, Maud. Reputed to have worked the Wild West Shows of the early 1900's

Name: Kathleen Lago
Email: lagokp@worldnet.att.net
Location: Overland Park, KS
Date: Sunday, September 14, 1997 at 20:23:41
Comments: Cole Crawford Keeley

Name: Carol Wilkerson
Email: see snail mail address
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Date: Thursday, September 4, 1997 at 08:06:59
Comments: If you have any information on Nicholas FANNING who lived near Independence, IA please contact me, or the Medal of Honor Historical Society. Nicholas farmed about 6 miles south of Independence. Nicholas was a member of the 4thIowa Cavalry and was awarded the Medal of Honor 17 June 1865 for capturing an enemy battle flag at Selma, Alabama on 2 June 1865. The MOH Historical Society is a non-profit organization which formed in 1976. Their "mission" was to place appropriate markers (supplied free from the Veteran's Admin.) on the graves of all MOH recipients. They thought it would take 5 years, and yet not all the graves have been found 21 years later. The MOHHS is looking for relatives of Nicholas FANNING to ask permission (graves are private property )to place a marker on his grave. If anyone knows where he is buried, please contact me or the MOHHS. Thanks for any help!
Carol Wilkerson
1994 SE Juniper Court
Port Orchard, WA 98366-3421
MOHHS,
Ed Murphy, President)
2659 East Kael Street,
Mesa, Arizona 85213

Name: Carol Wilkerson
Email: see snail mail address
Location: Port Orchard, WA
Date: Thursday, September 4, 1997 at 08:06:37
Comments: If you have any information on Nicholas FANNING who lived near Independence, IA please contact me, or the Medal of Honor Historical Society. Nicholas farmed about 6 miles south of Independence. Nicholas was a member of the 4thIowa Cavalry and was awarded the Medal of Honor 17 June 1865 for capturing an enemy battle flag at Selma, Alabama on 2 June 1865. The MOH Historical Society is a non-profit organization which formed in 1976. Their "mission" was to place appropriate markers (supplied free from the Veteran's Admin.) on the graves of all MOH recipients. They thought it would take 5 years, and yet not all the graves have been found 21 years later. The MOHHS is looking for relatives of Nicholas FANNING to ask permission (graves are private property ) to place a marker on his grave. If anyone knows where he is buried, please contact me or the MOHHS. Thanks for any help!
Carol Wilkerson
1994 SE Juniper Court
Port Orchard, WA 98366-3421
MOHHS,
Ed Murphy, President)
2659 East Kael Street,
Mesa, Arizona 85213

Name: Lynn (Sellers) Mack
Email: R-L-M@prodigy.net
Location: Independence, OR, USA
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 16:14:21
Comments: SELLERS--I am looking for any information on the Sellers family who were living in Buchanan Co. Iowa from about 1855 to the 1880's. George died sometime between 1880 and 1885, I believe. Eleanor (Wallick) Sellers died between 1870 and 1880. Their children were: Jonathan, Elizabeth (married Henry Harter), David, and George. Would love to find out dates of death for George and Eleanor, and any other information or link to others researching this family. Thank You!

Name: Fred Kirk Merrill
Email: fmerrill@triax.com
Location: Chewelah, WA, USA
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at 16:17:23
Comments:

Seeking parents and descendents of Jesse Merrill Sr., 1788-1882. He was born in MD and died in Buchanan, Co., IA. He moved to IA. from OH. in 1855, where he and wife, Nancy Hemphill lived with the eldest son, John Merrill, Liberty TWP.. Siblings of John 1812-1894 were: Richard abt 1814-, Ruth (Slemmons)1815-1897, Thomas 1818-, David 1824-1900, Mary (Braden)1820-1906, Jesse H. 1829-1918, Betty, and Joseph 1833-1907. Have John and David's families well documented to present. Will share information

Name: Steven J. Zuraff
Email: sjz@sprintmail.com
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Date: Sunday, June 1, 1997 at 13:09:18
Comments: ZURAFF -- Looking for any information on the ZURAFF family which emigrated from "Prussia" to Iowa about 1857. They settled  in Buchanan and/or possibly Black Hawk County. Most seem to have gotten married in Independence.

Name: J. Glasgow
Email: IAMJO@WEBTV.NET
Location: PDX, OR
Date: Monday, May 5, 1997 at 15:31:30
Comments: WHITE, Ozias born NY State ca 1816. In Buchanan Co., Ia. with wife Julia and several children on 1860 Census. Glad to ex-change info. Jack

Name: Joyce Harrington
Email: cblunajr@concentric.net
Location: Ipswich, MA, Essex
Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997 at 16:25:21
Comments: Searching for parents/siblings of Orrin Harrington b.1May1832,Canada (where?) acc. to 1881 Hist. of Buchanan Co. D. 30Nov1885 Hazelton IA M. 25Mar1856 to Sarah S. Long Thanks for any help

Name: Darla Stoneman Boggs
Email: mboggs@qn.net
Location: Galloway, OH, USA
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at 16:11:06
Comments: Seeking info on John Stoneman b1796 d1866 moved to Buchanan County about 1856 from Ohio. sons: Resin b:1818 Oh d:1901 Ka,-Zachariah b:1823 Oh d:?,- Rufus b:1842 Oh d:1916 IA- Butler b:1937 Oh d:?,-Luther b:1841 (Martin Luther d:1906 Ia). I think all stayed in Ia. except Rezin. Any information appreciated.

Name: Lenora Polok
Email:lp13729@cedarnet.org
Location: Waterloo, IA, U.S.
Date: Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 10:37:05
Comments: Looking for information on Abraham and Sara Ohl, parents of George Phillip Ohl, grandparents of Charles Walter Ohl and great grand parents to Leonard Dale Ohl. They would have been born in the early 1800's or late 1700's. Please contact me at lp13729@cedarnet.org if you have any information. Thank you, Lenora Polok

Name: John w Cooper
Email: Wcooper@Chase3000.com
Location: Imperial, NE, Chase
Date: Sunday, April 6, 1997 at 17:57:05
Comments: Seneca Hurd and family were in Liberty Twp. in Buchanan Co. Iowa in the 1870 census. Can anyone get me a copy of census page? I don't know if they were there in 1880, but would like to know. Thanks John

Name: Jennifer Lawson
Email: jlawson@mail.mbnet.mb.ca
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at 15:06:47
Comments: I am researching the Lobdell name. Earl Adelbert Lobdell, my grandfather, was born in Independence, Iowa in 1884. His father was Brayton Leroy Lobdell (from New York, born 1852. His mother was Mary Berger (from Iowa, born 1858).