Winneshiek - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: PUNTENEY-DECORAH 1850-1857

ke7khp — 2013-05-18 01:17:37Z

Hi Ted:
My brother's name is Ted too! Eli was my Great, great grandfather and Lawrence "Pat" Eli's youngest is my Great Grandfather through my grandmother. My email is Ke7khp@cox.net

Doug

Re: Larson & Moen families

kj13936 — 2013-05-09 02:17:57Z

Forgot to ask who your parents are and who you grandmother is. I have met some of the family.

Re: Larson & Moen families

kj13936 — 2013-05-09 02:15:10Z

Could you check and see if she has the information I had asked for in my prior post?

Re: Larson & Moen families

ryananderikahm — 2013-05-08 02:44:01Z

Joseph and Thelma are my grandmothers parents she may be able to help!

Re: Descendants of Knudt & Kari Spelhaug Hovden

konacoffee11 — 2013-04-23 22:44:22Z

I am Timothy Craig Totten b. February 09, 1954 grandson of Gilbert C.(Casper)Gunderson (married to Florence Julia O'Brien 1899-1980)
The son Constance Anne Gunderson Totten (eldest daughter)b. July 20, 1923 d. April 1998 (married to Clifford Harwood Totten b. December 17, 1923, d. June 2001)
I have recently been in contact with others searching family trees.
I recently came across this site although some information appears incorrectly(such as my mother's middle initial and death date:
http://www.spelhaug.org/

Children of ELISE HOVDEN and EVEN GUNDERSON are:
i. GILBERT C4 GUNDERSON, b. June 01, 1887, Ridgeway, Winneshiek, Iowa; d. July 07, 1956; m. ?,
July 02, 1922.

Re: Albert Skofstad

winorsk — 2013-04-16 00:41:01Z

Did you ever find a photograph of Albert Skofstad? I've done a lot of research on him and his family, but have never found a photo.

Re: jan

gronvold — 2013-03-21 20:57:15Z

Hi, Janice.
Peder Johansen Sørli and Berte Marie Hansdatter got married 4th of dec 1898 in Grønland church, now i Oslo, Norway.
My grandfather was Your grandfather Helge cousin, Peder Sorlie was my greatgrandmothers ( Pauline) younger brother.
Helge also had a sister, Hjørdis, born 4 th of dec 1899.
The only thing I have on Peder in USA is that when Helge got confirmated it is written that his father is in USA. Have you found out anything more about Peder?.

Sincerely, your 3rd cousin Bjørn

Re: Meyer

spudzy777 — 2013-03-20 17:39:02Z

Adam Meyer, son of Barney Meyer and Katherine Martin, is my great grandfather.

There is a large file regarding the will of Katherine Martin Meyer at the Fayette County courthouse.

I would be interested in sharing information.

Also, I have an interest in finding where Barney and Katherine were buried.

Lori

Re: PUNTENEY-DECORAH 1850-1857

pineflats2002 — 2013-03-19 22:44:09Z

Hi my name is Ted P Punteney Iam 54 yrs old born in Waterloo,Iowa Eli M Punteney is my great great grandfather he was a great person in history,look up The Grand Old Man Of Northern Kansas.Hope And Archibald Punteney was my great grandfather and Theordore Punteney of Waterloo,Iowa was my grandfather and Al Punteney is my dad.Hope this helps I live in Sebastopol,Ca Northern Cailf

Re: Why Calmar???

meps154 — 2013-02-27 02:37:05Z

observation re: Heg inquiry

In 1863, there was a drawing of a battle scene including Colonel Hans C. Heg, 15th Wisconsin at Chickamauga, Georgia, Civil War.
Period is close in date of 1889 inquiry.

Re: Stanseth/Stenset family

nystromn — 2013-02-03 18:10:12Z

I have a lot of info on the Stenseths. My maternal grandmother was Jeanette Stenseth (daughter of Edward Stenseth).

Contact me at neilnys@ghvalley.net. You can also go to my online tree (but I have a lot of info that is not on that tree).

Neil

Re: Gudmundson and Skartvedt

kimmy1225 — 2013-01-27 23:00:37Z

Aage and Eli are also my great great grandparents. Peter Skartvedt is my great grandfather.
I have a family photo of them dated about 1869 I am attaching. There are eight children in the family photo: Peter, Ellen, Elizabeth, Karen, Gudmund, Sivert, Bertha and Veli (spelled different than your spelling).
Also a picture of Aage and Eli undated. The comment on the picture was written by one of our relatives in a book about the Skartvedts.

Bertha Anderson Kloster in Ossian IA...photo

looking4roots51 — 2013-01-06 03:14:16Z

I purchased an old photo of a woman in an antique store. On the back someone has written "Aunt Bertha Anderson Kloster circa 35 years old." The picture was taken by G. G. Oyloe in his studio in Ossian, Iowa. I found info online (not confirmed but cited as from the state historical society) that reports that Oyloe was a photographer in Ossian in the 1880's and 1890's. If you are related to Bertha, I would be happy to send the photo to you. If you have any hints on how I might find her family, please let me know.You can contact me via email. The email address begins with the phrase following "from" at the top of this message and continues with the words "@yahoo.com". I also will post this message on the Winneshiek County, IA board.

Re: Obituaries

majfam — 2012-11-18 03:05:28Z

then I found this one:
Lime Springs Herald, page 1, June 14, 1951
Walter Hoopman Funeral Held At Methodist Church Tuesday
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Lime Springs on Tuesday afternoon for Walter H. Hoopman, 62, who died Saturday at the Cresco hospital. A host of relatives and friends heard Rev. L. E. Bauman speak upon "Reasons for Believing in Immortality", using verses 1-14 of St. John 14th Chapter as the basis for the funeral sermon.
A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. L W Johnson, Mrs. Eddie Hughes, William Jones and Edwin Price sang "Under His Wing" and "Sweetly Resting"
Mrs. Eddie Hughes sang as a solo "In the Beautiful Garden of Prayer"
Miss Anna Mae Davis was the organ accompanist.
Pallbearers were Henry Dotzler, George Haven, Omer Gasser, Earl Miller, Harlen Williams and Art Fall.
Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs.
OBITUARY
Walter Hoopman, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralpg Hoopman, passed away at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 20 dyas on Saturday morning, June 9th, 1951, at 8 o'clock in Mercy Hospital Cresco, Iowa, of a brief illness.
The deceased was born June 19th, 1888 on the old Hoopman homestead near Lime Springs, Iowa where he also received his elementary education and grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Louise Marie Nise, March 7th 1921. To this union two children were born, a son Herbert and a daughter Marion.
Besides his farming activities, he was always interested in sports and wildlife. He loved to stroll thru the woods on Sundays and other days if time permitted and enjoyed the beauties of nature. His honesty and willingness to help others will long be remembered by friends and neighbors.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Louise and son Herman Hoopman and daughter Mrs. Glenn Boyd, one granddaughter, Luanne Marie Hoopman, who was his pride and joy. Seven brothers, Ed Hoopman and Garrett Hoopman of Cresco, Iowa, Wm. Hoopman of Canton, Minn., John Hoopman of Lime Springs, Iowa, Herman Hoopmans of Bayfield, Wis., Lewis Hoopman of Deer River, Minn. and a host of nieces and nephews. His parents and two brothers Henry and Fred preceded him in death.
Those from away that attended the funeral of Walter Hoopman Tuesday afternoon were Mrs Vern Prouty of Guttenberg, Iowa, Mr and Mrs. Harry Siegle, Raymond and Bobbie of McGregor, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Ed Montour of Monona, Louie Schultz, Luana, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz, Mrs and Mrs Emil Schultz, Mr and Mrs Fred Blumhagen and son Elmer of Postville, Mr and Mrs Wm King, Mr and Mrs Ed Pruese, Mr and Mrs Herbert Schroeder, Mrs. Martha Schroeder, Mrs. Walter Schultz of Castalia, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Raymond Schultz and Mrs Martha Schultz of Haweye, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Toso of Fergus Falls, Minn.; Mr and Mrs Ray Hoopman of Walker, Minn., Mr and Mrs Herman Hoopman of Bayfield, Wis., Mr and Mrs Orrin Hoopman and sons of Austin, Minn., Mr and Mrs Melvin Hoopman, Mr and Mrs Melvin Nash and sons Allen and Myron of Spring Valley, Minn., Mr and Mrs Ray Meneese of LeRoy, Minn, Mr and Mrs Gordon Hoopman of Clermont; Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoopman of Decorah, Mr and Mrs Wm. Hoopman, Mr and Mrs Herb Burmeister and Mr and Mrs Loyd Scheelath of Canton, Minn.; Mr and Mrs Frank Lybert of Nashua, Iowa, Mr and Mrs Adam Schmer of Charles City; Mr and Mrs Clarence Krueger, Ed Hoopman, Garrett Hoopman,Mr and Mrs Wayne Hoopman, Ivan Hoopman, all of Cresco, Mr and Mrs Wm. Everman of Postville.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who by their kind deeds did so much during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. We wish to thank all those who remembered him in prayer, also the Hospital staff and doctors and during the funeral, Mr. Weaver, the pall bearers, the singers, Rev. Bauman, and to all who donated food memorials, flowers and expressions of sympathy.
Mrs. Walter Hoopman
Mr and Mrs Herbert Hoopman and Luanne
Mr and Mrs Glenn Boyd

Re: Obituaries

majfam — 2012-11-18 02:35:17Z

then I found this:
Lime Springs Heral, Iowa, Jan. 26, 1950
William Nise Succumbs To Lukemia After Long Illness
Funeral Monday
Largely Attended
Funeral services held at the Lime Springs Methodist Church Monday afternoon for William E. Nise, were attedned by a crowd which filled the church auditoreum and basement. The pastor Rev. LeRoy E. Bauman preached the funeral sermon, and the Rev. Trevor Williams assisted with prayer. A mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. W. W. Thomas, Mrs. Thos. B. Lindsay, T. E. Price and William Jones sang "under His Wing" and "Going Down the Valley" Mrs. Thomas sang the solo, "In the Garden".
Pallbearers were Robert Freet, Robert Maurer, Melvin Eastwold, Loten Cleveland, Kenneth Derr and Al Hagemeier.
Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs.
OBITUARY
William Emil Nise, son fo Mr. and Mrs. John Nise, passed away at the age of 43 years, 11 months and 2 days on Saturday morning, January 21, at one o'clock in Mercy Hospital, Cresco, Iowa.
The deceased was born February 18, 1906, at Clermont, Iowa in Fayette County. In 1914, he, with his parents, moved to Cresco, Iowa in Howard County and a year later, to Lime Springs, Iowa, in which vicinity he lived up to the time of his death.He was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended the rural elementary schools. For many years he worked for W. J. Armstrong of Chester, Iowa. Since last spring he was employed by the Fries Implement Co. of Lime Springs.
Willie, as he was known to his many friends, loved life and was a cheerful and good-natured dispostion. He never married and he and his single brother, John enjoyed several vacation trips together. He loved children and enjoyed his nieces and nephews so much. He was always thoguhtful of others and ready to be of service to anyone in need.
His health began failing last Spring, due to the fatal disease, lukemia. In October he became very ill and was taken to the Cedar Valley Hospital at Charles City, Ia. where he spent eight days. From there he was taken to the University Hospital in Iowa City for five weeks. Then he came to the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Hoopman, for another five weeks period. On January 8 he was taken to Mercy Hospital at Cresco to receive more blood teansfusions which were of no avail. He was a very patient sufferer and gave himself to Christ with the prayers of ministers, nurses, relatives and friends.
He leaves to mourn his departure, two brothers and two sisters, who are Carl Nise, John Nise, Mrs. Leroy Noblett, and Mrs. Walter Hoopman, also five nephews and two nieces all of Lime Springs, and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers.
For God so loved the world that he gave his onlly begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who by their thoughtfulness and kind deeds did so much during the illness and death of our dearly beloved brother William E. Nise. We wish to thank all those who remembered him in prayer. The hospital staff, doctors, and blood donors; and at the funeral Mr. Weaver, the pall bearers, Rev. Bauman, Rev. Trevor Williams, the singers and those giving memorials. May God bless them all.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoopman
and Marion
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nise and family
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Noblett and family
John Nise
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hoopman

Re: Obituaries

majfam — 2012-11-18 02:12:57Z

I am not related just trying to help you out I did find this obit:
Lime Springs Herald, Iowa, page 1, June 25, 1942
Funeral of John Nise, 82, Was Held Monday
Deceased Survived By Five Children
Jon Nise was born in Alfdorf, Wurttemberg, Germany, on October 17, 1859. His parents were Gottfried Nise and Catherine nee Shellhammer. Early in life he was brought onto the of Christ's church by holy Baptism and later, after having been duly instructed in the Scriptures, was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by Rev. Goeller.
As a child he received the usual training in the secular schools of the land, as well as later here in America at Luana, Iowa.
When he was about 20 years of age, he came ro America with four of his sisters. Here, as a young man, he was employed in various communitites of this state, such as Luana, McGregor, Postville and in Cherokee county. The 17th day of January, 1889, in Clayton county, marked an important event in his life, when he became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.
Another milestone of life was reached, when on June 22, 1893, he was united in marriage with Caroline nee Krogman by Rev. J. Gass at Postville, Iowa. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Nise settled north of Clermont, Iowa, where they lived and labored in the vacation of farming until 1914, whereupon they moved to Howard County, Iowa, and made their final home here on earth. God visably blessed this union with five sons and two daughters, of which all but two sons survive their father. These two sons died in infancy. Mrs. Nise also preceded her husband in death, having passed to her reward 16 years ago last March. Of Mr. Nise's brother and five sisters, only one sister, Mrs. Mary Carlson of Marquette, Iowa survives. It is not known whether a sister, who had been residing in Germany, is still among the living or not.
Many years back the deceased was afflicted with chronic rheumatism, which left him badly crippled and subject to frequent and severe attacks of pains. Due to this poor condition of health he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Louise Hoopman for the past 13 years. As a loyal and faithful daughter, Mrs. Hoopman lovingly cared for her father in his declining years and did everything possible to amellorate and ease his pain. For the past 8 years, he has been an invalid. A year ago this spring, Mr. Nise had a severe setback, which threatened to extinguish his life, but he survived and for a time seemed much better. In april of this year, however, he became bedfast and on Friday morning, June 19, 1942, God called his servant out of this vale of suffering to His eternal reward.
Mr. Nise had been a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. He was such even when his condition of health would not permit his attendence at church. He has been a member of this congregation since its inception and had often expressed the desire to be able to attend services and see the new church, but added that the only time that would become possible would be when they carry him in. He was always eagerly expecting and looking forward to his pastor's visits and joined in the services conducted for himm with a ready heart and mind. His was a simple, straightforward, childlike faith in Christ as his Lord and Savior.
He leaves to mourn his departure his children, Mrs. Louise Hoopman, Mr. Carl Nise, Mr. John Nise, Mr. Wm. Nise, and Mrs. Lenora Noblett, all of this community, also 6 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews, one sister, Mrs. Mary Carlson of Marquette, Iowa, besides a host of acquzintances and friends.
The deceased attained an age of 82 years, 8 months and 2 days. May he rest in peace!
Funeral services were conducted from the Larson Funeral Home and at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Monday, June 22, 1942, and interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Lime Springs. His pastor, Rev. Paul C. Lutz, officiated. Mrs. H. Westby and Mrs. P. Lutz sang the anthems "Rest of the Weary", "The Lord My Shepherd Is" and "Let Me Go" during the service.
Pallbearers were T. G. Thomas, Herb Evans, Harry Walters, Ed Hanneman, John Sekora and R. C. Noblett.
the following relatives from a distance were at the funeral:
Geo. Wagner and daughter Kate, Mrs. Monroe Hinkes, Mrs. Ed Montour, Mrs. Wm. Johannameer of Monona, Iowa; Christian Nise of Farmersburg, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Prouty, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Siegle and son Harold of Marquette, Iowa; Miss Ann Wegner, Mrs. Gust Miller and Mrs. Wm. Everman of Postville, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blumhagen and son Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schultz.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. King, Mrs. Ed Pruess, Mrs. Walter Schultz, Mrs. John Schroeder, and Mrs. Wm. Schane, all of Castalla, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schultz, Carl Schultz, Louis Schultz, Harold Schultz, Mrs. Chas. Schuette of Luana, Ia.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincer thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly aided us at the death of our beloved father, for the expressions of sympathy, for the beautiful floral offerings, to the singers, for the comforting words of the pastor and to the pallbearers, and to all who in any way assited in the funeral service.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoopman
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nise
John and Will Nise
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Noblett

Re: Stanseth/Stenset family

bsherman80 — 2012-11-16 21:39:40Z

I should have included my email address in the message regarding the Stenseth family. It is "neilnys@ghvalley.net".

Re: Stanseth/Stenset family

bsherman80 — 2012-11-16 21:32:56Z

I have some info on the Stenseth's. Are you a relative of the Stenseths?

Re: Obituaries

wiedeman70 — 2012-11-07 07:04:35Z

John Nise and Anna Maria Coroline Krogman are my great grandparants. Carl Nise and Myryle Goetsch Nise are my parants. Louise and Lenora are my aunts. Wilheim and
John Nise were my uncles.

Shirley Wiedeman

Re: DECORAH IA obits

oldohioschools — 2012-07-26 03:01:42Z

super! the siblings names are what I needed. thanks so much

Re: DECORAH IA obits

Genealogist67 — 2012-07-26 02:57:48Z

I found a small obit for Kathryn in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa through Newspaper Archives. Unable to find anything for Vivian in that source.

Re: History Barta/Hruska/Horka and Kabela/Pribyl

RosemaryJohnson500 — 2012-07-24 20:31:08Z

looking for any info on christine horky or Emanuel james kabela from czech or austria. they lived in colorado during early 1900's. reply to rosemary johnson, pjjohnson@hotmail.com

Re: FOUND 1860-1945 Winneshiek County Insurance Cards

biotech46 — 2012-07-23 21:46:44Z

Last names Painter and Halse (though I have more!)

Thanks so much.

Eilene

DECORAH IA obits

oldohioschools — 2012-07-22 23:24:40Z

I am looking for the obituary of Vivian Frances (Peterson) KALSOW who died in Decorah on 19 Jan 1998.

If that cannot be found, that of her daughter Katheryn Ellen Kalsow, died 4 Oct 1999 in Decorah would also be helpful.

Thank you

Re: Carolan's from Bluffton

mtmoser — 2012-07-22 01:50:06Z

Hello, I'm also the great, great, granddaughter of James and Elizabeth Carolan. My great grandparents were James J and Lucy Carolan and my grandparents were Lawrence Kelly and Mary Agnes Carolan. I'm also looking for more history from Ireland.

Mary Moser

Re: Wilhelm or William & Sophia Kamphaus

metaphor — 2012-07-08 13:40:24Z

Tim, according to the 1880 census you mention, William KAMPHAUS and wife Sophia were born c1820 in Prussia and Hanover, Germany, respectively. A George KAMPHAUS enumerated in the same township was born c1856 in Iowa; if William and Sophia were his parents, you should be able to find them in the 1860 and 1870 US Censuses, and possibly in the 1856 IA State Census, as well. It's important to search on variant spellings of the surname

I found William, Sophia and George enumerated in IA Winneshiek WashingtonTwp in 1870, indexed under the surname KEMPHENER.

You may already know that Wm and Sophia were enumerated as KAMPHAUS in 1885 and KAMHHAUS in 1895.

I see that you've already located the gravesite information from the WPA index online; since the exact death dates are provided there, I suggest you contact the county recorder's office and request lookups of William and Sophia's death certificates, plus any will or probate records that may be on file. These may provide additional ancestral information and/or birthplaces, and may reference any other children besides George. Also contact a library in the county seat, and inquire what newspaper might have carried an obituary for that area and time period.

Re: Oyloe - Ossian Iowa

1_wayner2 — 2012-07-06 21:05:17Z

Am curious as to marriage to "my great, great aunt" was her name Hannah by any chance. If so please reply to wayner2@me.com we maybe 3rd or 4th cousins.

Re: Oyloe - Ossian Iowa

1_wayner2 — 2012-07-06 21:04:54Z

Am curious as to marriage to "my great, great aunt" was her name Hannah by any chance. If so please reply to wayner2@me.com we maybe 3rd or 4th cousins.

Re: Emery family

Genealogist67 — 2012-06-29 18:27:18Z

From 2 Winneshiek County history books.

Re: Emery family

greatscot — 2012-06-29 15:15:45Z

Josiah Bartlett Emery lived in Winnebago Co IL with his parents. He married Prudence McIntire, an orphan girl (William McIntire and Rebecca Gates) who came to live with the Emerys when George's second wife was pregnant with Viance...older sister Candace then suffering from scarlet fever and having a house full of children, herself. Prudence' sister Aramdilla was second wife of William Tunks. The aforementioned Candace being Tunks third wife, her husband John Daniels Jr having died in 1858.

Prudence died in Analy (Sebastopol) California and Josiah then moved to Kansas where he married again.

Prudence's sister Nancy McIntire (m Eben Hulse) is buried in the Hulse Cem in Pecatonica.

Candace husband's and mother-in-law are buried in the Howard Union Cem (Winnebago co Il) on property donated by Polly Stevens sister Irene and her second husband.

Incidently, Stephen Stevens Emery, half-brother of the Decorah Boys, married Mary Elizabeth Hisey, niece of Wm Hale Winchester who married Sybil Gates, sister of Rebecca Gates, mother of the earlier mentioned McIntires girls.

Wilhelm or William & Sophia Kamphaus

tekamphaus — 2012-06-25 19:48:33Z

These were my Great Great Grandparents . They are buried in Winneshiek county. They first appears in the 1880 US census bureau reports. If there are any other listings for them prior to this date, I would appreciate the information of what I need to do to find it.
Thank You
Tim Kamphaus
tekamphaus@gmail.com
405/642-7464

Re: Emery family

clintemery27 — 2012-06-24 05:00:42Z

334. CLINTON MARTY14 EMERY (CLIFFORD FRANKLIN13, FLOYD12, ERNEST SYLVESTER11, OMRI WILLEY R.10, GEORGE REED9, JOHN8, DANIEL7, JOHN6, JOHN5, JOHN4, JOHN3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born 11 December 1965. He married KRISTA LOUISE LEWIS 11 June 1988.

contact me for more info. ckemery@telusplanet.net

Re: Emery family

clintemery27 — 2012-06-24 04:58:56Z

Re: Where to write to for Marriage records

GerryAmbroson — 2012-06-11 15:17:50Z

Patricia,

If you're wanting a copy for genealogy purposes only, the cost is $5 and the notary is not necessary. Since you know the names and the date, it should be pretty straight forward. County offices generally have trouble when dates aren't known as they have very limited ability to do "research".

Let me know if there's anything else you need.

Gerry Ambroson

Re: Where to write to for Marriage records

patriciarohn — 2012-06-09 13:23:01Z

I'm looking at the downloaded form and it asks for your signature to be witnessed by a notary public. Is this really necessary if I am not looking to receive a certified copy and just for genealogy purposes?

Re: Where to write to for Marriage records

Genedigger1966 — 2012-05-23 02:06:08Z

Will do!!!

Re: Where to write to for Marriage records

patriciarohn — 2012-05-23 00:47:04Z

If you would have the time to get me a copy, I would appreciate it. I don't need anything official. I just want something so that I can document it. Thank you!

Re: Where to write to for Marriage records

Genedigger1966 — 2012-05-22 03:06:54Z

The address for the Winneshiek County Recorder is 201 W. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101.

You can go on the website at www.winneshiekcounty.org and download the request form. It is under departments > recorder > forms > vital records search.

Hope this helps!!! If you don't need an "official" copy of the marriage record I can stop by the Recorders and get it for you when I go to Decorah this week. Just let me know.

Where to write to for Marriage records

patriciarohn — 2012-05-21 21:24:08Z

I am looking to receive a copy of a marriage record for Eldon W. Dutton and Harriet E. Fish. They married June 8, 1940 in Decorah, IA.

Also, any insight as to why this couple, who lived in Wisconsin, might have decided to go to Iowa to get married?

Re: HENRY, HARDY

jhardypedersen — 2012-05-19 03:03:21Z

The graves of the majority of the Hardy Family can be viewed at this website:
http://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=473464

I have linked this site to Elizabeth's graves. I don't know if it is the same Elisabeth, but she is the daughter of Henry and Rebecca (My four times great grandparents). It says here she died May 8, 1963 at age 37. I hope this helps if it is your Elizabeth, as she is also noted as Elizabeth Henry Hardy (but difficult to read the Henry part of her name)

Re: Phillip Henry Wolfenberger???

jsborcherding — 2012-05-11 19:34:28Z

I've copied this and will talk to my historian soon(also will check at the historical society in the basement of the Library)to see if he ever heard this. Interesting!
My attempts to find out if Harvey Wolfenberger ever served in the military was the result of a project to get 4 military stones for 4 vets that did not have stones. One vet was buried in Decorah so that eliminated him. We got a stone for one civil war vet and one is on order for a WW1 vet (I hope I had all the info I needed to get it). It is difficult to get the info you need to prove military service especially from WW1 as the records are stored in St Louis and a fire occurred there in the 70's that destroyed alot of the records. My husband served from 57 to 63 and his records were lost. If you can ever find where and if Harvey (Mary Kelley's husband)served I would appreciate that information. We are pretty sure he's buried in Burr Oak Cemetery, but since we can't locate a stone we're not sure where. We have a block number in the old part, but of course, not always sure of exact location.

Re: Phillip Henry Wolfenberger???

greatscot — 2012-05-11 19:00:25Z

I found the marriage records for Harvey and Mary some years ago from Pike Co Ohio.
I had many relatives buried at Burr Oak and it was from one of their descendants the story about the cemetery came. They talked of finding half-buried stones, and stones in ditches, etc.

I've done a comprehensive study of the Emery family from 1635 and ties to the Bartlett family (Josiah Bartlett, second signer of the declaration of Independence.) George Reid Emery JR and brother Omri Emery (named after Dr Omri Willey) were sons of Dr George Reid Emery (named after General George Reid of Londonderry NH) whose parents, Cpt John Emery and Susannah Bartlett were cousins and first and second cousins of the signer. John and Susannah had two children in Londonderry before moving on. Cpt John Emery and General Reid both began in the Rev War as Minutemen.

Ormi and George Emery were brothers of Candace Emery of Stephenson Co Il whose daughter married Philip Wolfenberger and had a daughter Ella in Winnesheik co in 1883. (I presume she died young with her mother.) Candace named a son Omri Emery Daniels who lived in Hampton Iowa for a number of years with brother Henry Brown Daniels.

Re: Korsen Family

jgagliano35 — 2012-05-10 23:43:05Z

I don't know if you are still viewing this post, but I would be interested in sharing information if you are. I know that there are many Korsen/Corson/Carsen lines so I am curious if you have any in my line. I am a decendant of Nils J. Korsen - born August 18, 1950 (brother of Helmer Johnson and Ole Jacob) that all immigrated from Norway to the Winneshiek county, IA area in the late 1800s. (Nils came over in 1870 but Ole came prior.) Thank you.

Re: carson

jgagliano35 — 2012-05-10 23:33:10Z

Good day. I am new to ancestry.com and just ran across your post from 2001. I don't know if you still have this account, but I thought I would try. Apparently, we are somehow related. My great-grandfather was Nils Korsen (brother of Ole). I would be interested in sharing information with you (though you are probably way ahead of me) and would love to hear back from you if you see this post. My email is jgagliano@comcast.net. Thank you. Jennifer

Re: Phillip Henry Wolfenberger???

jsborcherding — 2012-05-09 12:36:58Z

I have never heard the story about the Burr Oak Cemetery being plowed up and stones restored later. I will check with my cemetery historian to see if that is documented anywhere in the records. I doubt it's true or documented anywhere,but I will research it. Thanks for your reply re Harvey Wolfenberger's military service. I have not been able to document that he ever served in the military. I think the information we had in our records may have referred to another person or one of his relatives. The birth date I have from his obituary Born March 6, 1811 Died February 10, 1894 in Burr Oak, Iowa. His wife Mary Kelley (married 1832) and 5 sons survived him.

Re: Phillip Henry Wolfenberger???

greatscot — 2012-05-09 07:33:57Z

He lived in Ohio prior to coming to Burr Oak. Not too old to have volunteered for Civil War.

Is it true many of the old stones were displaced when Burr Oak was plowed by a farmer and was later restored? Am I thinking of the right cem? Still looking for those daughters of Philip. (Other than Josephine.)

Of course, Philip's son Harvey served. I found a picture of him on gen website for Otoe Co NE.

Harvey Roy Wolfenberger
County: Otoe
State: Nebraska
Birthplace: Iowa;United States of America
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1894
Race: Caucasian (White)

Name: Harvey R Wolfenberger
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1894
Death Date: 20 Jun 1964
Service Start Date: 8 Mar 1918
Interment Date: 25 Jun 1964
Cemetery: Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: P.O. Box 6237 San Diego, CA 92166
Buried At: Section A-A Site 2471

I do believe the Sr Harvey's father may have served and perhaps another ancestor in the Rev War out of Virginia.

No evidence I can find that Harvey served.

Re: Phillip Henry Wolfenberger???

jsborcherding — 2012-04-19 19:57:56Z

I am Secretary/Manager of the Burr Oak Cemetery and I am trying to find information on Harvey Wolfenberger's (father of Phillip Henry Wolfenberger) military service. He is listed on our records as serving in Spanish American War. I think that is incorrect as he died in 1894 and the SA war didn't start until 1898. I can find no proof of any military service. Do you have any information regarding Harvey Wolfenberger's military service or if he served in the military at all?

Re: Susan Taylor/William M French

debbiedjm — 2012-04-12 14:52:15Z

William Mortimer French's parents were William Johnson French and Betsey Peet. His first wife was Phebe Hotchkiss. Phebe divorced William in New Haven CT 1851 for "extreme cruelty." William showed up about a year later in Freeport, Iowa and eventually married Susan Sumner Taylor. I have significant documentation regarding these people (including a copy of William & Phebe's divorce record). Much of the documentation is available on my public tree, "William Mortimer French Family Tree," to which I would be happy to send you an invitation. Or if you prefer, send me your contact information privately through Ancestry's Message system, I will email you copies of the records. /djm

Re: Susan Taylor/William M French

debbiedjm — 2012-04-12 14:24:52Z

Susan Taylor's maiden name was Sumner. Susan was the daughter of John Sumner & Eliza Frost.

Susan married John Taylor on 8 Jun 1861. John died in 1862.

Susan quickly married William M. French on 21 Oct 1862. They had one son (William M. French, Jr.).

Susan's widowed mother (Eliza Frost) married widower Alexander Kirkland on 19 Dec 1861. Kirkland and French were neighbors.

William M. French Jr. was raised by Susan's sister Fannie and husband Selden Woodard.

I don't have any other information regarding John Taylor but have extensive information about the Sumners and Frenches, and some information about the Kirklands. Feel free to contact me if you want information about these families.

I am eager for a clue or two regarding John Taylor if you can help there. Thank you.

1940 Newspaper Article: Blake RATHBUN Biography

Deeply_Rooted — 2012-04-02 21:48:25Z

Postville Herald [Postville, IA] 27 Jul. 1940