U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Western Branch, Leavenworth, Kansas:  Enoch Allen.  MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Enlistment: Aug. 11, 1862, Farmersburg, Iowa. Rank: Private, Company and Regiment: E, 27 Iowa Inf.  Time and Place of Discharge: June 15, 1865, Montgomery, Alabama. Cause of Discharge: Services no longer required. Kind and Degree of Disability: Genl Debility.  When and Where Contracted: Not Stated.  DOMESTIC HISTORY: Where born: New York, age 69, Height: 5 81/2: Complexion: fair. Color of Eyes: Grey, Color of Hair: Gray, Can Read and Write, Religion: Prot, Occupation: Farmer. Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Denver, Cola. Married.  Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Sarah J. Allen (wife), Manchester, Iowa. HOME HISTORY: Rate of Pension $ 12.00 - $20.00.  Date of Admission: Oct. 18, 1901, W. B., Date of Death: Feb. 17, 1911.  Cause of Death; Cardiac Degeneration (myocardial). GENERAL REMARKS: Pension Certificate: 788.378. Location of Grave and Remarks: Sec. 29, Row 7, Grave 4086.  Died in Hospital at 5:10 A. M. Wife notified at Manchester, Iowa.  Funeral at 2:30 Feb. 18, 1911. Rev. J. M. Payne Chaplain.  Effects shipped March 14, 1911 to Widow.

1900 Census: District 85, Delaware, Leavenworth, Kansas, National Home for Disabled Soldiers:  Enoch allen (age 78, married 1 time for 43 years, born New York, Farmer).

1880 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa:  William M. Allen (age 52, farmer), wife Juliette (age 38), son William M. (age 9), daughter Juliette (age 6). 

1900 census: Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa:  William M. Allyn (born Dec. 1828, age 71, married 33 years), wife Juliette (born June 1839, age 60, married 33 years, 2 children, 2 still living), daughter Juliette (born July 1872, age 27). 

Juliette Allyn (born June 24, 1841), died Aug. 12, 1901.  She is buried in Eddy Cemetery, Kendallville, Winneshiek County, Iowa.

1910 census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa:  William M. Allen (age 81, widowed), daughter Juliette (age 36).  His son William was living next door with his wife Anna and children Margaret and Elmer. 

1915 State Census in Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa:  Card No. 344.  William M. Allyn, age 86, widowed, retired farmer, can read and write, extent of education: Grammar 8, born Connecticut,  owns his own home or farm: encumbrance on farm or home - none. Value of farm or home, 41,000.  Military Service: Civil War, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E.  father's birthplace: Connecticut, mother's birthplace: Connecticut. Years in Iowa: 57. 

William Allyn died July 9, 1917 and is buried in Eddy Cemetery in Kendallville, Winneshiek County, Iowa. 

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: C. C. Angier (age 47), Clarissa Angier (age 47), Jane Angier (age 21). E. L. Angier (age 17), Silas Angier (age 15), Charles Angier (age 14), Eugene Angier (age 11) and John Valentine (age 35).

Silas Angier married Georgianna Renshaw on Aug. 28, 1866 in Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa.  She was the daughter of George S. Renshaw and Martha Evans

1870 Census: Giard, Clayton County, Iowa; Salas W. Angier (age 26, farmer, born New York), Georgeina Angier (age 27), Jesse Angier (age 2) and Eva Angier (age 5/12).

1880 Census: Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa; Silas W. Angier (age 35, born New York, Dairyman), wife Georgianna Angier (age 31), daughter Jessie F. Angier (age 11) and daughter Eva B. Angier (age 10)

1885 Iowa State Census:  Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa: S. W. Angier, (age 40, born NY, Township 90, Range 37, Section 4, SE NW, married), G .A. Angier (age 36), Jessie Angier (age 17, born Clayton County), Eva B. Angier (age 13, born Buena Vista County), and Etta Angier (age 3, Born Buena Vista County).  (Indexed as S. W. Angus in ancestry.com).

Silas Angier filed for a pension on Aug. 16, 1895 in South Dakota.

1900 Census; Indianola, Warren County, Iowa; Silas W. Angier (born June 1843, age 56, married 34 years, born New York), wife Georgianna Angier (born Mar. 1849, age 51, married 34 years, 3 children born, 3 still living), daughter Jessie F. Angier (born Feb. 1868, age 32) and daughter Ettie M. Angier (born Aug. 1881, age 18).

1910 Census: Indianola Ward 1, Warren County, Iowa: Silas W. Angier (age 65, born New York), wife Georgiana Angier (age 61) and daughter Jessie F. Angier.  (Note: ancestry.com indexed his name as Glas V. Angier)

1915 Iowa State Census: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa: Silas W. Angier (age 70, Retired, Extent of Education Common 6, Birth Place New York, Military: Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E., Church Affiliation: Baptist, Father's Birth Place, N. H., Mother's birthplace: New York, married can read and write.  In Iowa for 55 years.)

1920 Census: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk County, Iowa: Silas Angier (age 75, born New York), wife Georgeanna Angier (age 70), daughter Jessie F. Angier (age 51).

1930 Census: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa: Silas W. Angier (age 85, married, age at first marriage 22), born New York), Georganna Angier (age 81, married.  Age at first marriage 18), Jessie F. Angier (age 62, single) and Etta M. Vuhnonch (age 48, widowed)

Silas Wright Angier died Sept. 11, 1935 and is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Polk County, Iowa.

1850 Census: District 4, Scott County, Iowa: Newton H. Collar (age 38), Rosanna Collar (age 25), Richard Arble (age 14), Thomas T. Arble (age 12) and Rebecca Arble (age 53). (Note: according to family tree information, Rosanna was Richard's married sister).

1856 Iowa State Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: N H. Coller (age 48), Rosanna Coller (age 32), Rebecca Arble (age 68), Richard P. Arble (age 20) and Thomas Arble (age 18).  (Note; they were indexed as Asble on ancestry.com).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton county, Iowa: Asa Hall (age 22), Julia Hall (age 23), Wm Hall (age 3), Richard Arble (age 23, born Pennsylvania), Austin Owen (age 18, born Pennsylania).

Richard P. Arble died Nov. 26, 1862 and is buried in National Cemetery, Hwy. 52, National, Iowa.

1850 Census: Champlain, Clinton County, New York: Antoine Ashline (age 50), Olive Ashline (age 48), Wm Ashline (age 11), Hiram Ashline (age 9), Julia Ashline (age 15), Edward Ashline (age 14) and George Ashline (age 5)

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Louis Ashline (age 40), Margaret Ashline (age 30), Adaline Ashline (age 8), Elizabeth Ashline (age 6), Eugene Ashline (age 4), Caria Ashline (age 1), Edward Ashline (age 23) and Hiram Ashline (age 21).

From William Ashline's Biography: After a brief detour to Minnesota during the Sioux Indian Uprising, the 27th reported to Brigadier General William T. Sherman at Memphis, Tennessee, in December 1862.  On New Year's Day, 1863, William and his brothers found themselves on a cold and muddy march from Jackson, Tennessee, to Clinton, on the Tennessee River, in futile pursuit of Brigadier General Nathan Bedford Forest.  Following this march, brother Edward was discharged with tuberculosis.  He died the following year.

Edward Ashline died March, 18, 1864 and is buried in National Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa.

1850 Census: Champlain, Clinton County, New York: Antoine Ashline (age 50), Olive Ashline (age 48), Wm Ashline (age 11), Hiram Ashline (age 9), Julia Ashline (age 15), Edward Ashline (age 14) and George Ashline (age 5)

1860 Census, Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: T. J. Dripps, (age 40), Ann Dripps (age 27), Irene Dripps (age 8), Eva Dripps (age 4), Margaret Dripps (age 1), George Encenhour (age 25), George Ashline (age 16, born New York) and Roka Stoker (age19)

From the William J. Ashline Biography:  Ashline's comrades saw little action through the early months of 1863, finding themselves on garrison duty, guarding trains and supply bases.  One July evening, younger brother George was shot in the leg by a careless private in another company.  By November, George was home in Iowa with a minie bullet lodged in the cartilage of his right knee.  It would remain there until he died in 1927.

He married Dianna E. Knickerbocker (Feb. 22, 1849 - Jan. 11, 1928) on Nov. 20, 1868  in Prairie Du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Amasy Knickerbocker (May 1819 - 1900) and Matilda Ives (Dec. 30, 1828 - Apr. 12, 1886).

1870 Census, Polk, Bremer County, Iowa: George Ashline (age 23, farmer, born New York), Diana Ashline (age 21), Frank Ashline (age 4/12).

1880 Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa; Ashline, George (age 35, farmer, born New York), wife Diana (age 29), son Francis (age 10) and daughter Emilla (age 7),

1885 Iowa State Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa: George Ashline (age 39, Township 91, Range 4, Section 21, SW SW ), Diania Ashline (age 36), Frank Ashline (age 15), Henry Ashline (age 10) and Ella Ashline (age 3).

1900 Census: Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa: George Ashline (born April 1844, age 56, farm laborer, married for 31 years, born New York), wife Dianna E. Ashline (born Feb. 1849, age 51, married 31 years, 4 children born, 4 still living), son William G. Ashline (born July 1887, age 12).

1910 Census: Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa: Geo. Ashline (age 69, born New York), wife Diana Ashline (age 60).

1915 Iowa State Census: Edgewood, Delaware County, Iowa: Geo. Ashline (age 68, married,  County Delaware, Town Edgewood, Occupation Laborer, months in 1914 unemployed 7, total earnings for 1914 from occupation: $125.00. Extent of Education: Common 5, can read and write, Birth Place NY State, Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E.  Father's Birthplace NY State, Mother's Birthplace: NY State.  Years in Iowa: 64.

1920 Census: Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa; George W. Ashline (age 73), and Diana E. Ashline (age 70).

1925 Iowa State Census, Edgewood, Delaware County, Iowa: George Ashline (age 78, father's name: Anglino Ashline born NY., mother's name Olive Trumblee), wife Diana Ashline (age 75, father's name Anson Knickerbocker, mother's name Matilda Ives) (Note: the handwriting on this census record was very poor.  Ancestry.com had George's parents listed as Anglino Ashline and Odlie Burnblee.  It certainly looks to me like her maiden was was Trumblee -- But I could be wrong).

George Ashline died in 1927.  He is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Delaware County, Iowa.

Diana Knickerbocker Ashline is also buried in Edgewood Cemetery.  Date of death is unknown.

1850 Census: Champlain, Clinton County, New York: Antoine Ashline (age 50), Olive Ashline (age 48), Wm Ashline (age 11), Hiram Ashline (age 9), Julia Ashline (age 15), Edward Ashline (age 14) and George Ashline (age 5)

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa:  Louis Ashline (age 40), Margaret Ashline (age 30), Adaline Ashline (age 8), Elizabeth Ashline (age 6), Eugene Ashline (age 4), Caria Ashline (age 1), Edward Ashline (age 23) and Hiram Ashline (age 21).

Hiram Ashline married Kate Kenyon on Oct. 31, 1869 in Prairie Du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconson. She was the daughter of Andrew and Rhonda Kenyon.

1870 Census: Polk, Bremer County, Iowa; Hiram Ashline (age 26, born New York), and Kate Ashline (age 18).

Hiram Ashline died June 6, 1873 and is buried in Asbury Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa

His widow Catherine S. Boyles filed for a pension on May 15, 1901 in California..  There was a pension filed for a minor on June 23, 1901.  Jessie Josephine Ruder was listed as a minor.

List of Ex-Soldiers, Sairlors and Marines, Living in Iowa in 1885:  Under 27th Iowa: L. Ashline, Private, Company E. Present Post Office Address Clarksville.

Lewis Ashline is buried in Old Town Cemetery, Butler County, Iowa. 

The other 4 Ashlines were brothers.  There is a Louis Ashline that would be the right age in Champlain County, New York at the same time as they were.  So it could be him.  But I don't know for sure.

1850 Census: Champlain, Clinton County, New York: Antoine Ashline (age 50), Olive Ashline (age 48), Wm Ashline (age 11), Hiram Ashline (age 9), Julia Ashline (age 15), Edward Ashline (age 14) and George Ashline (age 5)

William Ashline married Sarah W. White

1870 Census: Polk, Bremer County, Iowa: William Ashline, (age 31, born New York), Sarah Ashline (age 19), and Hattie Ashline (age 3).

1880 Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa: William Ashline (age 41, farmer, born New York), wife Sarah Ashline (age 28), daughter Hattie Ashline (age 11) and daughter Claudia Ashline (age 4).

1885 Iowa State Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa; William Ashline (age 45, Township 91, Range 4, Section 20, SW SE), Sarah Ashline (age 33), Hattie Ashline (age 15), Claudie Ashline (age 8) and Edward Ashline (age 3)

1900 Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa: William Ashline (born April 1840, age 60, married 33 years, born New York, farmer), wife Sarah W. Ashline (born July 1851, age 48, married 33 years, 3 children born, 3 still living). son Wilson E. Ashline (Born Oct. 1881, age 18).

1910 Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa: William Ashline (age 70, born New York), wife Sarah W. Ashline (age 58).

Sarah White Ashline (born July 20, 1851), died Oct. 19, 1911 and is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa.

1915 Iowa State Census: Elk, Clayton County, Iowa: Wm Ashline (age 73, widowed,  Retired, Extent of Education: Common 4, can read and write Birth Place, New York, encumbrance on farm or home: none, value of farm or home: $1200.  Military Service; Civil War: Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E. Church Affiliation: Methodist, father's birthplace NY, mother's birthplace NY. Years in Iowa 50.

William Ashline died June 13, 1919 and is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa.

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton county, Iowa: James Baldwin (age 4, laborer, born Connecticut), Eliza Baldwin (age 33, born Connecticut), Eliza Baldwin (age 12, born Connecticut), Charles Baldwin (age 10, born Connecticut), James Baldwin (age 7, born Connecticut) and Warren Baldwin (age 3, born Iowa).

James Baldwin died June 28, 1864, of lung fever, at Memphis, Tenn.  He is buried in Mississippi River National Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn.

He married Mary Olson (dob 1832, dod 1920 stone) DOB 9/27/1845

1870 Census: Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota: Daniel A. Bartke (100 acres of land, 3 horses) (This looked more like an agricultural census, but it was titled 1870 Federal Census)

1880 Census: Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota: Daniel A. Bartke (age 48, farmer), wife Mary Bartke (age 35), daugher Emma H Bartke (age 7, born Minnesota), daughter Lillie P Bartke (age 6, born Minnesota), daughter Rosa M. Bartke (age 4, born Minnesota).

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866 - 1938, Milwaukee, Northwestern Branch: Daniel A. Bartke: MILITARY HISTORY; Time and Place of Enlistment: Aug. 15, 1862, Clayton co., Iowa. Rank: Pvt, Company and Regiment: 27th Iowa Inf. Company E, Time and Place of Discharge: August 8, 1865, Clinton IA. Cause of Discharge; Close of War. Kind and Degree of Disability: Chronic Diarrhea, Rheumatism and Ruptured.  When and Where Contracted: during War.  DOMESTIC HISTORY:  Where Born: Prussia. Age: 57, Height 5' 5 1/2". Complexion: Fair, Occupation: Farmer, Religion: Protestant. Residense Subsequent to Discharge: Glenwood, Pope county, Minn.  Married.  P. O. Address of Nearest Relative: Emma H. Bartke, Glenwood Minn.  HOME HISTORY: Date of Admission: Oct. 25, 1889.  Date of Discharge: March 10. 91 G. O. No. 9.  Cause of discharge: Dishonorable

1890 Veteran's Census: National Home for Disabled Veteran Soldiers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Daniel A. Bartke, Pvt, Co. E, 27th Ia, Inf. Enlisted August 15, 1862, discharged Aug. 8, 1865.  Service: 2 Years, 11 months, 23 days. Disability Incurred: Chronic Diarr & malarial dis.  Remarks: During Service May 1863.

Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans:  Daniel A. Bartke, Pvt, Co. E, 27th Regt, Iowa Inf.  Cemetery; Glenwood, Minn.  Date of Death: Mch. 18, 1892.

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1900 Census: Minnewaska, Pope County, Minnesota: Mary Bartke (born Sept. 1845, age 54, widowed, 5 children born, 5 still living, born Norway), daughter Rose Marie (born July 1876, age 23), daughter Bertha A (born Aug. 1881, age 18), son Frank A (born Apr. 1884, age 16).

Children of Daniel A. Bartke and Mary Olson:

Emma Harriette 6/28/1873 - 1927,
Lillie Pauline 10/2/1874,
Rose Marie 8/7/1876,
Bertha Augusta 8/1/1881,
Frank August 4/23/1884

1860 Census: Bloomington, Muscatine, Iowa: there was an Augustus Borett, age 23, born Wisconsin, living with a Fletcher family.

1870 Census: Clayton, Clayton County, Iowa:  There was an Augustus Borett, age 30, born Wisconsin living with a Grinnell family.

1856 Iowa State Census:   Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: James I. Bell (age 27, born Penn.  Painter), Martha Bell (age 58, born Penn)., Jane S. Bell (age 22, born Penn, Teacher), Joseph H. Bell (age 17, born Penn.) Ann May (age 12, born Penn) and Wm Irvin (age 22, born Ireland)  (Note Jane S. Bell married Alonzo W. Bradley, also of Company E., 27th Iowa)

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa: Martha Bell (age 62), James Bell (age 30, painter). J. H. Bell (age 21, laborer) and Anna May (age 15).

1870 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Joseph Bell (age 30, schoolteacher, born Pennsylvania), Elizabeth Bell (age 17)

1880 Census: Exira, Audubon county, Iowa: Joseph Bell (age 42, school teacher), Wife Amelia Bell (age 27), son Joseph Bell (age 7), daughter Annie Bell (age 5), daughter Eva Bell (age 3) and daughter Lillie Bell (age 9/12 born Sept).

1885 Iowa State Census: Hamlin, Audubon County, Iowa: Jos. H. Bell (Hamlin Town, age 46, born PA, teacher), Lizzie A. Bell (age 32), Joseph H. Bell (age 11), Anna M. Bell (age 9), Eva L. Bell (age 7), and Lily L. Bell (age 5).

1895 Iowa State Census: Exira, Audubon County, Iowa: J. H. Bell (age 56, born PA, school teacher, Religious Belief: Christian, Soldier in the War of the Rebellion:  Co. E, Regiment 27, State Iowa, Rank Private ), Melvina Bell (age 53), Lillie L. Bell (age 15) and Eva Bell (age 17)

1900 Census District 24, Exira, Audubon County, Iowa: Joseph H. Bell (born Oct. 1837, age 62, married 10 years), wife Mellie Bell (born Nov. 1841, age 59, married 10 years, 6 children born, 4 still living).

1910 Census: District 21, Exira, Audubon County, Iowa: Joseph H. Bell (age 71, married 2 times, age at first marriage 21), wife Melvina Bell (age 67, married 2 times, age at first marriage 21, 6 children born, 3 still living).

1915 Iowa State Census: Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa: J. H. Bell, age 76, County, Cass, Town Atlantic, Ward 3rd.  Occupation: retired. Extent of Education: Grammar 8, High School 4.  Birth Place: Penn.  Value of farm or home $2500.  Military Service: Infantry State Iowa, Regiment 27 & 12, Company E., Church Affiliation: Christian.  Father's Birthplace, Penn.  Mother's Birthplace: Penn. married, can read and write, Years in Iowa 58.

Joseph Henry Bell died Sept. 14, 1916 and is buried in Exira Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, Iowa

Note: Martha L. Bell (May 13, 1798 - Aug. 21, 1874) is also buried in Exira Cemetery.

His widow Melvina Bell filed for a pension on Oct. 2, 1916.

1925 Iowa State Census: Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa:  H. A. Bender (age 87, married, place of birth: Allen Co., Ind., father's name David Bender, born Penn. Mother's name Lyddey Towney, parents married in Ohio), wife Juliette Bender (age 74, father's name: Oliver Stone, mother's name Mary E. Bonestell, parents married in New York State), daughter Jennette Bender (age 40, father's name H. A. Bender, mother's name Juliette Stone.  Parents married in Eden, Iowa).  and son Reginald Bender (age 44, father's name H. A. Bender, mother's name Juliette Stone.  Parents married in Eden, Iowa ).

Henry A, Bender died July 15, 1929* and is buried in Grandview Cemetery, Lot 302, Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa.  GAR Marker.   (* Note, there is a discrepancy in his date of death.  Family tree records and the WPA records show a year of death of 1939.  However, the Pension record index clearly shows that Juliette Stone Bender filed for a widow's pension on Sept. 23, 1929 -  I checked the 1930 Census: In Fayette County Juliette Bender, age 79, was listed as a widow).

His widow Juliette Stone Bender filed for a pension on Sept. 23, 1929.

1930 Census: Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa: Juliette Bender (age 79, widowed, born New York), daughter Janette M. Bender (age 44, school teacher).

Juliette Judith (Stone) Bender died June 13, 1940 in Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa.

Children of Henry Adelbert Bender and Juliette Judith Stone:

1) Dr. Hollis Wesley Bender (b. Jan. 10, 1871, Waucoma, Fayette Co, IA; d. Nov. 6, 1926 Cedar Rapids IA) m. Clara A. Green. Children were: Elizabeth M. Bender and Katherine Bender (m. Paul Hruska)

2) Adelbert Henry (Bertie) Bender (b. Aug. 17, 1872 Bethel Twp, Fayette Co, IA; d. Feb. 4, 1949 Minneapolis, MN) m. Viola Blanche Clark. Children were: Gladys Viola Mildred Bender, Kenneth Adelbert Clark Bender (m. Margaret A. Smith), and Jean McFarland Bender.

3) Washington Irving Bender (b. Apr. 7, 1874, Bethel Twp, Fayette Co, IA; d. Nov. 22, 1940 Waucoma, IA); m. Alice Maude Hunerberg. Adopted child was Donald (Reisner) Bender, natural child of John and Blanch Stedman Reisner.

4) Winifred Elizabeth Bender (b. Apr. 25, 1876 d. Jan 10, 1968 Pueblo CO) m. Ray Albert Hall on Feb. 15, 1905. Children: 1) Sidney Bender Hall, 2) Margaret Agnes Hall, m. William Wright.

5) Reginald Oliver (Reggie) Bender (b. Feb. 15 Bethel Twp, Fayette CO, IA; d. Mar. 1, 1966); unmarried

6) Janette Martha Bender (b. July 23, 1884 Bethel Twp, Fayette Co, IA; d. Mar. 8, 1958 Pueblo CO); unmarried

1850 Census: Union, Broome County, New York: Russel Benjamin (age 45), Abagail Benjamin (age 45), Nancy A. Benjamin (age 19), Susan M. Benjamin (age 15), Lewis R. Benjamin (age 14), Edgar N. Benjamin (age 11), Pelylon L. Benjamin (age 5) and Samuel Benjamin (age 23).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Sam Benjamin (age 35, carpenter, born New York), Elizabeth Benjamin (age 34), Edward Benjamin (age 14), Willis Benjamin (age 12), Frank Benjamin (age 8) and Samuel Benjamin (age 6).

1870 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Samuel D. Benjamin (age 46, carpenter, born New York), Elizabeth Benjamin (age 46, born New York), Frank Benjamin (age 11) and Freddie Benjamin (age 9).

Freddie S. Benjamin died Feb. 22, 1876 (age 14 Y, 8, m 15 d), son of Samuel & Amy Elizabeth.  He is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

1880 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Samuel Benjamin (age 54, carpenter, born New York), Wife Elizabeth Benjamin (age 53), son Frank P. Benjamin (age 21, telegraph operator).

1885 Iowa State Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Samuel Benjamin (College & Thornton, age 58, carpenter), Elizabeth Benjamin (age 57), Frank Benjamin (age 23), May Benjamin (age 21) and Nettie Benjamin (age 4).

1900 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa:  Sam Benjamin (born Sept. 1824, age 75, married 54 years, retired carpenter) wife E. A. Benjamin (born Feb. 1826, age 74, married 54 years, 5 children born, 2 still living).

Samuel Benjamin died Janu. 17, 1910 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

Samuel Benjamin's widow Elizabeth Benjamin filed for a pension on Jan. 21, 1910 in Iowa.

1910 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa:  Elizabeth Benjamin, (age 84, widowed).

Amy Elizabeth Benjamin (born Feb. 9, 1826), died Sept. 10. 1919, age 93 y, 7 m, 2 d.  COD Senility

1850 Census: Fitchville, Huron County, Ohio:  Leonard Benson (age 50), Ruth Benson (age 45), Elisha Benson (age21), William Benson (age 19), John Benson (age 17), Emery Benson (age 13) and Finley Benson (age 9).

1860 Census: Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa: Thompson Benson (age 27, born NY), Louisa Benson (age 24, born NY) and Clark Benson (age 4, born Ohio).

1870 Census: Honey Creek, Delaware County, Iowa: John T. Benson (age 27, farmer, born NY), Louisa (age 34, born Ohio), Jay C. Benson (age 13, born Ohio) and Leonard Benson (age 10, born Iowa)

1880 Census: Maple Valley, Buena Vista County, Iowa: John T. Benson (age 47, farmer, born New York), Louisa C. Benson (age 44), son Jay C. Benson (age 23), son Leonard E. Benson (age 19), daughter-in-law Maria E. Benson (age 23).

1885 Iowa State Census: Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa:  J. T. Benson (age 50) and Mrs. J. T. Benson (age 45).

1900 Census: Lake Park, Dickinson county, Iowa: John T. Benson (born May 1833, age 67, married 45 years, born New York, carpenter), wife, Louisa C. Benson (born Nov. 1835, age 64, married 45 years, 2 children born, 2 still living).

1910 Census: Silver Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa: John T. Benson (age 76, married 1 time for 45 years) and wife Louisa C. Benson (age 74, married 1 time for 45 years, 2 children born, 2 still living).

John T. Benson died Apr. 2, 1914 and is buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Lake Park, Dickinson County, Iowa.

Louise Benson died Jan. 23, 1918 and is buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Lake Park, Dickinson County, Iowa.

1856 Iowa State Census:   Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: James I. Bell (age 27, born Penn.  Painter), Martha Bell (age 58, born Penn)., Jane S. Bell (age 22, born Penn, Teacher), Joseph H. Bell (age 17, born Penn.) Ann May (age 12, born Penn) and Wm Irvin (age 22, born Ireland)

A. W. Bradley and Jane Shannon Bell were married at Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1857,   She was the daughter of William Bell and Martha L. Shannon.  Her brother Joseph Henry Bell also served with Company E, 27th Iowa.

1860 Census, Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Alonzo Bradley (age 24, laborer, born Ohio), Jane Bradley (age 26, born Penn.), Cora Bradley (age 1). They were living next door to Martha Bell and family.

1870 Census: Garnaville, Clayton County, Iowa: Alonzo Bradley (age 35, born Ohio), Jane S. Bradley (age 35), Effie Bradley (age 7), Albert Bradley (age 3).

1880 Census: Chicago Creek, Clear Creek, Colorado: Alonzo Bradley (age 45, born Ohio, teamster), wife Jane S. Bradley (age 44), son Harry A. Bradley (age 12), daughter Bessie Bradley (age 4) and nephew Charles E. Bradley age 23)

1885 Iowa State Census: Greeley, Audubon County, Iowa: Alonzo W. Bradley (Township 73, Range 34, Section 24, NW SE, age 49), Jenniet Bradley (age 49), Harry Bradley (age 17), Bessie Bradley (age 9), and James Bradley (age 3).

1895 Iowa State Census: Hamlin, Audubon County, Iowa: A. W. Bradley (age 57, born Ohio, Religious Belief: None, can read but not write, Soldier in the War of The Rebellion: Co. E, Regiment 27, State Iowa, Rank P.), Jane S. Bradley (age 59), Bessie L. Bradley (age 19) and James C. Bradley (age 130>

1900 Census: Hamlin, Audubon County, Iowa: Alonzo W. Bradley (born Apr. 1835, age 65, married 42 years, born Ohio, farmer), wife Jane S. Bradley (born Aug 1835, age 65, married 42 years, 9 children born, 4 still living, born Penn.), son James C. Bradley (born Mar. 1882, age 18).

1910 Census: Exira, Audubon County, Iowa; Alonzo W. Bradley (age 74, married 1 time for 53 years), Wife Jane S. Bradley (age 74, married 1 time for 53 years.

Jane Shannon (Bell) Bradley died April 22, 1914 and is buried in Exira Cemetery, Audubon County, Iowa

1856 Iowa State Census: Millville, Clayton County, Iowa: Henry Cassel (age 34), Catharine C. Cassel (age 29), Elizabeth Cassel (age 6), Mary Cassel (age 4), John Cassel, Isaac H. Preston (age 58), Elizabeth Snow (age 54), Joseph Bretz (age 19), Sarah Bretz (age 18) and Abraham Bretz (age 23).

He married first  Martha McAlpin on July 4, 1858 in Clayton County, Iowa.

1860 Census, Millville, Clayton County, Iowa: Joseph Bretz (age 23), Martha Bretz (age 20,), Ellen Bretz (age 2) and William Bretz (age 25).

1870 Census: Millville, Clayton County, Iowa: Joseph S. Bretz (age 34, farmer, born Penn.), Martha Bretz (age 30, born Ind.), Ellen E. Bretz (age 11), Dora P. Bretz (age 9), Alestia Bretz (age 5), Wm. H. Bretz (age 3) and Sevilla Bretz (age 3/12).

Joseph Bretz and Martha McAlpin were divorced before 1880.  In 1880 Martha had remarried and Joseph was living with his brother and family.

1880 Census: Millville, Clayton county, Iowa: Samuel Peyton, (age 38), laborer), wife Martha Peyton (age 40, born Ind.), stepdaughter Alcesta Bretz (age 15), stepson William Bretz (age 12), stepdaughter Savilla Bretz (age 10), stepdaughter Myrtle Bretz (age 7), son Otisco Peyton, age 2 and daughter Maude Peyton (age 4/12, born Feb).

1880 Census: Grant, Hardin County, Iowa:  Abraham Bretz (age 46), wife Mary Ann (age 49), daughter Jessie D (age 17), daughter Elizabeth C. (age 14), son Joseph (age 12), son Willard (age 10), daughter Eva (age 7), son Frederick (age 5) daughter Mary E. (age 2) and BROTHER Joseph S. (age 44, born Penn. farmer,

He married second Margaret Ellen Lepley on April. 26, 1886 in Hardin Co., Iowa.  She was the daughter of Valentine Lepley and Margaret Scott.

He filed for a pension on Jan. 7, 1892.

1900 Census: Township 10, Fresno County, California: Joseph S. Bretz (born Feb. 1835, age 65, married 14 years, born Penn., millman), wife Martha A. (born May 1854, age 46, married 14 years, 4 children born, 4 still living), son Edward J. (born Aug. 1887, age 13, born Calif.) son Frank A. Bretz (born Dec. 1889 age 10, born Calif), daughter Stella Bretz (born Sept. 1890, age 9, born Calif), and daughter Lulu Bretz (born June1893, age 6, born Calif).

Civil War veteran, Union Army from Iowa. Left first wife and children after war and moved to Shaver Lake, Fresno Co., Calif. Established shake mill, then expanded to large lumber mill and large land holdings. Bretz lumber operated as a family business until the mid 1900's.  Bretz mill road in rural Fresno County and the Bretz Mill condominiums take their name from this man and his family.

1910 Census: District 69, Township 10, Fresno County, California: Joseph F. Bretz (age 74, married 2 times, current marriage 23 years, born Penn), wife Margaret E Bretz (age 53, married 1 time for 23 years, 4 children born, 4 still living), son Joseph E. Bretz (age 22), son Abram F. Bretz (age 21), daughter Stella M. Bretz  (age 19) and daughter Lula A Bretz (age 16).

Joseph Simon Bretz died October 25, 1911 in Fresno City, Fresno Co. CA.   He is buried at Tollhouse Cemetery, Tollhouse, Fresno County, California.

His widow Margaret E. Bretz filed for a pension on May 11, 1912 in California.

Margaret E. Bretz (born May 27, 1854 in Hardin County Iowa, died April 26, 1946 in Fresno, California.  She is buried at Tollhouse Cemetery, Tollhouse, Fresno County, California.

1850 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa: Jacob Brooker (age 52, born Germany), Catherine Brooker (age 52, born Germany), Frederick Brooker (age 23, born Germany), Gottlieb Brooker (age 15, born Ohio), John Brooker (age 13, born Ohio), George Brooker (age 11, born Ohio), and Cristina Brooker (age 7, born Ohio)

1856 Iowa State Census: Jacob Brooker (age 57), Cathrina Brooker (age 58), John Brooker (age 18) and George Brooker (age 16).  They had been in Iowa for 8 years.

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Gottlieb Brooker (age 23, farmer), John Brooker (age 20, farmer), George Brooker (age 19, farmer), Catherine Brooker (age 62).

George Brooker married Mary Elizabeth Killam on Nov. 23, 1865.

George Brooker, who came in 1866, married a Miss Killam. He owned the northeast quarter of section 22. He died about 1885. His children were Clinton, Elmer E. of Des Moines, Orva of South Dakota, Ernest of Jefferson Township and Mrs. Williams.     History of Madison County, Iowa, and its people   By Herman A. Mueller

1870 Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa: George Brooker (age 29, farmer), Elizabeth Brooker (age 26), John Brooker (age 3), Minnie Brooker (age 2) and Elmer Booker (age 8/12).

1880 Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa: George Brooker (age 39, farmer), Lizzie Brooker (age 37), Clinton Brooker (age 13), Minnie E. Brooker (age 12), Elmer Brooker (age 10), Orville Brooker (age 6), and Nelson Brooker (age 2).

George Brooker died August. 11, 1881 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

His widow Elizabeth Brooker filed for a pension on Oct. 9, 1883.  A pension was filed for a minor on Oct. 16, 1886.  Elizabeth M. Swert was guardian.

1885 Iowa State Census: De Soto, Dallas County, Iowa: Elizabeth Brooker (age 49, widowed), Clinton J. Brooker (age 18), Minnie E. Brooker (age16), Elmer E. Brooker (age 14), Orvand G. Brooker (age 10), and Nelson L. Brooker (age 6).

1850 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa: Jacob Brooker (age 52, born Germany), Catherine Brooker (age 52, born Germany), Frederick Brooker (age 23, born Germany), Gottlieb Brooker (age 15, born Ohio), John Brooker (age 13, born Ohio), George Brooker (age 11, born Ohio), and Cristina Brooker (age 7, born Ohio)

1856 Iowa State Census: Jacob Brooker (age 57), Cathrina Brooker (age 58), John Brooker (age 18) and George Brooker (age 16).  They had been in Iowa for 8 years.

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Gottlieb Brooker (age 23, farmer), John Brooker (age 20, farmer), George Brooker (age 19, farmer), Catherine Brooker (age 62).

John Brooker married Mary C. Hubbard on Nov. 7, 1867 in Madison County, Iowa.

1880 Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa: John Brooker (age 42), Mary Brooker (age 35), Luela Brooker (age 10), Mary L. Brooker (age 9), Clara B. Brooker (age 6), William A. Brooker (age 4)  and Ida M. Brooker (age 1)

1885 Iowa State Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa John Brooker (Township 77, Range 27, Section 16, SE SW 1/4, age 46, farmer), Mary Brooker (age 39), Lulu Brooker (age 15), Mary Brooker (Age 13), Clara Brooker (age 10), Willie Brooker (age *), Ida Brooker (age 6), and John E. Brooker (age 0)

A Biography for Ira Irvin Trindle had the following information:

In 1892 Mr. Trindle married Miss Mary Brooker, who was born in Jefferson township and is a daughter of John and Mary (Hubbard) Brooker, the former born in Morgan county, Ohio, on the 11th of April, 1838, and the latter born in Lawrence county, Indiana, on the 2Oth of March, 1845. Both have passed away. Mr. Brooker removed with his parents to Clayton county, Iowa, in 1847, and after reaching mature years engaged in merchandising with his brothers, George and Gudliff. In 1862 he enlisted in the Twenty-seventh Iowa Infantry and went with his command to the front, where he participated in a number of hard-fought battles. Upon the close of hostilities he returned to Clayton county and resided there until 1867, when he came to this county, buying one hundred and forty acres of land in Jefferson township. In 1904 he moved to Winterset, passing away there in April of the same year. He was a republican and served upon the board of supervisors from 1892 to 1898. He was active not only in the political and civic affairs but also in the religious life of the community and was known for his honesty and integrity   History of Madison County, Iowa, and its people  By Herman A. Mueller

John Brooker, who came in 1866, settled on section 16, Jefferson Township. He died in Winterset in 1904. He married Mary Hubbard and their children are Ernest, William, Mrs. Lou Imes, Mrs. Trindle, Mrs. Coe and Clara,

1900 Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa: John Brooker (born Apr. 1838, age 62, married 32 years), wife Mary C. Brooker (born Mar. 1845, age 55, married 32 years, 6 children born, 6 still living), daughter Luella Brooker (born Nov. 1869, age 30), daughter Clara B. Brooker (born July 1874, age 25), son William A. Brooker (born June 1876, age 23), Son John E. Brooker (born Aug. 1883 (age 16), and daughter Ida M. Coe (born July 1878, age 21, married 1 year, no children).

John Brooker died April 8, 1904 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

His widow, Mary E. Brooker filed for a pension on May, 16, 1904.

Mary C. Brooker died Oct. 23, 1910 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

1850 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa; Daniel Brownson (age 37), Asneth Brownson (age 31) Truman Brownson (age 10), Freeman Brownson (age 7), Almida Brownson (age 5) and Alcida Brownson (age 3).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa. Daniel Brownson (age 46), Asneth Brownson (age 37), Truman Brownson (age 21), Almeda Brownson (age 15), Alzada Brownson (age 13), Almyra Brownson (age 11).  (Indexed as Browman)

1870 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Daniel Brownson (age 53), Asenath Brownson (age 51), Truman M. Brownson (age 29), Freeman Brownson (age 26), Almira Brownson (age 13), Jason Brownson (age 2).

1880 Census: District 310, Muddy, Richardson County, Nebraska:  T. M. Brownson (age 39, farmer, born NY), wife Amelia M Brownson (age 28), son Arthur Brownson (age 4, born Nebraska), and son Glenn Brownson (age 1, born Nebraska).

1890 Veteran's Census: Muddy, Richardson County, Nebraska; Truman M. Brownson, Priv. 27 Iowa Inf.  Service 3 years, Verdon Nebraska Richardson Co.

He filed for a pension on Sept. 1, 1891 in Nebraska.

1900 Census: Muddy, Richardson, Nebraska: T. M. Brownson (born Sept. 1840, age 59, married 26 years, born New York), wife Amelia M Brownson (born Apr. 1848, age 52, married 26 years, 6 children born, 5 still living, born Iowa) son Arthur Brownson Born Dec. 1875, age 24, born Nebraska), son Glen Brownson (born Oct, 1881, age 21, born Nebraska), son Carrie Brownson (born Nov. 1882, age 17, born Nebraska), son Eddie Brownson (born July 1884, age 15, born Nebraska), son Hollis Brownson (born Mar. 1887, age 13), sister-in law Minnie Jones, (born Mar. 1862, age 38, born Iowa

1910 Census: Verdon, Richardson, Nebraska: Trumon M. Bronson (age 69.  married 35 years), Amelia M. Bronson (age 58, married 35 years, 6 children born, 5 still living), Arthur M. Bronson (age 35), Hollis L. Bronson (age 22).

Amelia Maria (Jones) Brownson (born April 2, 1852), died May 16, 1913 in Verdon, Richardson Co., Nebraska

1920 Census: East Muddy, Richardson County, Nebraska: Carrey L. Brownson (age 37), Wife Daisy D. Brownson (age 38), daughter Ruth E. Brownson (age 7), son Robert E. Brownson (age 5) and father Truman M. Brownson (age 79, widowed, born New York),

Truman Murray Brownson died Jan. 8, 1923 in Verdon, Nebraska.

Children of Truman Brownson and Amelia Jones

1.  Arthur Morton Brownson b: Dec. 25, 1875 in Verdon, Richardson Co., NE
2.  Glen Marvin Brownson b: Oct. 3, 1878 in Verdon, Richardson Co., NE
3.  Carey L Brownson b: Nov. 27, 1882 in Verdon, Richardson Co., NE
4.  Edward Brownson b: July 27, 1884 in Verdon, Richardson Co., NE
5.  Hollis Lee Brownson b: Mar. 28, 1887 in farm 4 mi S, Verdon, Richardson Co., NE

1850 Census: Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio: Charles J. Budd (age 48), Esther Budd (age 42), William Budd (age 20), Job J. Budd (age 18), Sarah A. Budd (age 17), Charles W. Budd (age 11), James Budd (age 9), Elizabeth Budd (age 6), John C. Budd (age 3).

1856 Iowa State Census: Liberty, Dubuque County, Iowa: C. J. Budd (age 54), Ester Budd (age 47), William Budd (age 26), Jacob Budd (age 24), C. W. Budd (age 17), James Budd (age 14), Elizabeth Budd (age 12), John Budd (age 9), Ester Budd (age 5)

1860 Census: Liberty, Dubuque County, Iowa: Chas Budd (age 58, born New York), Ester Budd (age 51, born New York), William Budd (age 30, born Ohio), Job Budd (age 28, born Ohio), Chas W. (age 21, born Ohio), Elizabeth Budd (age 160, born Ohio), James Budd (age 18, born Ohio), John Budd (age 13, born Ohio) and Ester Budd (age 10, born Ohio).

1870 Census: Orange, Black Hawk County, Iowa: Chas. W. Budd (age 30, born Ohio, farmer) and Mary A. Budd (age 20, born Maryland)

1880 Census: Orange, Black Hawk County, Iowa: C. W. Budd (age 40, born Ohio), wife Mary Budd (age 30, born MD.), son John W. Budd (age 9), daughter Esther M. Budd (age 4) and son Ralph Budd (age 11 m).

1885 Iowa State Census: Orange, Black Hawk County, Iowa: Charles W. Budd (Township 88, Range 13, section 27, age 45), Mary A. Budd (age 35), John W. Budd (age 14), Ester Budd (age 8), Ralph Budd (age 5), Nellie Budd (age 3, and William S. Budd (age 55)

Charles W. Budd filed for a pension on Apr. 28, 1890 in Iowa

1900 Census: Saylor, Polk County, Iowa: Charles W. Budd (born Aug. 1839, age 60, married 30 years, born Ohio), wife Mary A. Budd (born Oct. 1849, age 50, married 30 years, 7 children born, 6 still living, born Maryland), son John W. Budd (born Aug, 1870, age 29), daughter Ester M (born Mar. 1876, age 24), son Ralph T Budd (born Aug. 1879, age 20), daughter Hellen W Budd (born Dec. 1881, age 18), son James O. Budd (born Oct, 1886, age 13) and daughter Beula A. Budd (born Nov. 1892, age 7).

1910 Census: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk County, Iowa: Charles W. Budd (age 70, married 1 time for 40 years, born Ohio), wife Mary Budd (age 60, married 1 time for 40 years, 6 children born, 6 still living, born Maryland) and daughter Beulah Budd (age 17).

Charles Wesley Budd died March 29, 1917 and is buried in Rose City Cemetery, 5625 NE Fremont, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon

His Widow Mary A. Budd filed for a pension on Apr. 30, 1917 in Oregon.

1920 Census: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon: Mary A. Budd, age 70, widowed, born Maryland, daughter Helen U. Budd (age 38), and daughter Beulah W. Budd (age 27).

Children of Charles Wesley Budd and Mary A. Warner

The following biography is for their son, and probably explains why they ended up in Oregon after living their entire lives in Iowa.

Ralph Budd
August 20, 1879 - Feb. 2, 1962)

Leading 20th-century railroad executive—headed both the Great Northern Railway (GN) and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (Burlington). He is perhaps best known for sparking the diesel-electric revolution with the introduction of the Zephyr streamliner.

Born on a farm near the village of Washburn in Black Hawk County, Iowa, Budd was one of six children of Charles Wesley Budd and Mary Ann (Warner) Budd. The young Budd was raised in a staunch Presbyterian and Republican household where learning was emphasized. When Budd was 13, his family moved to Des Moines. There he thrived in a progressive public school system. A bright and ambitious lad, Budd combined his later education at North High School and the Presbyterian-affiliated (now defunct) Highland Park College in only six years. Following in the footsteps of an older brother, he participated in the engineering program at Highland Park.

After graduating in 1899, Budd joined the Chicago Great Western Railway as an assistant engineer to the division engineer in Des Moines and quickly mastered the basics of railroad construction and maintenance. In 1903 Budd accepted a better-paying position with the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad and participated in the building of that carrier's route between Kansas City and St. Louis; later he served as the first division engineer of this new piece of trackage. Typical of civil engineers employed by railroads, Budd became a "boomer" of sorts, for in 1906 he participated in the construction of the Panama Canal, where he assisted in the rehabilitation of the woebegone Panama Railroad. Three years later Budd took an engineering position with the Oregon Trunk Railway (OT), an affiliate of the GN, which was then locating and building a line in central Oregon.

While involved with the OT, Budd, who not only was a crackerjack engineer but who possessed superb "people skills," developed a close relationship with James J. Hill, founder and president of the GN. Then in 1913 Budd, at age 33, moved to GN headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, to become Hill's assistant. There Budd prospered. Before Hill died in 1916, he told board members that in time Budd should head the railroad. And that is what happened. In 1918 Budd became executive vice president; a year later he assumed the presidency. At the throttle, Budd followed Hill's philosophy, namely, to make the road efficient and competitive. A highlight of Budd's tenure at the GN was the opening in 1929 of the new Cascade Tunnel, one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of the period. Much less apparent to the public was Budd's understanding of the need for intermodal endeavors, explaining why the GN entered the commercial bus business under the banner of Northland Transportation Company, future core of Greyhound Lines.

In 1932 Budd changed jobs. He became president of the larger Burlington, a company that since 1901 had been part of the so-called Hill Lines. This sprawling Chicago-based Granger road, particularly sensitive to downswings in agricultural traffic, needed strong leadership as the Great Depression deepened. For the next 17 years Budd provided just that, contributing much toward making the Burlington a prosperous property, ranging from launching a truck subsidiary to the building of the "Kansas City Cut-off."� But his greatest accomplishment, at least in the eyes of the public, involved the development and deployment, beginning in 1934, of lightweight, diesel-powered passenger streamliners known as Zephyrs.   Although Budd retired in 1949, he continued to be involved in the transportation industry. In 1949 Mayor Martin Kennelly of Chicago asked Budd to chair the board of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). In some ways a more difficult assignment than any of his previous positions because of the political environment, Budd forged ahead with modernization of the CTA and offered efficient, honest management. In 1954 he "retired" again, moving with his wife, Georgia (Marshall) Budd, to Santa Barbara, California. It was a happy home life, and the Budds remained close to their three children—Robert, Margaret, and John, the latter a president of the GN—until his death at age 82.    Source: The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa

1880 Census: McPherson, Lincoln County, Nebraska: John Burke (age 51, laborer, born Ireland), wife Mary (age 45, born Canada), son Robert (age 22, born Iowa) son George (age 20, born Iowa), son Henry (age 14, born Iowa), daughter Sarah Jane (age 21), daughter Minnie (age 17, born Iowa) and daughter Effie (age 6, born Iowa),

John Burke died March 25, 1905 in Brady, Nebraska of stomach cancer.  He is buried in Brady Cemetery, Brady, Lincoln County Nebraska.

His widow Mary J. Burke filed for a pension on May 2, 1905 in Nebraska
Mary Jane Kerr Burke died Jan 4, 1908 in Brady Nebraska, and is buried in Brady Cemetery, Brady, Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Children of John Burke and Mary Jane Kerr:

1. William Burke b: Nov. 12, 1852 in Morristown, Clinton County, NY
2. John Colburn Burke b: June 24, 1854 in Morristown, Clinton County, NY
3. Robert Kerr Burke b: Apr. 3, 1856 in Morristown, Clinton County, NY
4. Sarah Irene Burke b: Aug. 23, 1858 in Clayton City, Iowa
5. George Thomas Burke b: Apr. 6, 1860 in Clayton City, Clayton County, Iowa
6. Mary Burke b: Jan. 19, 1862 in Clayton City, Iowa
7. John Colburn Burke b: June 30, 1863 in Iowa
8. Henry Burke b: ABT. 1865
9. Effie Myrtle Burke b: Jan. 10, 1874 in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa

1850 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: Zacheus Clough (age 67), Abigail Clough (age 54), Nathan Clough (age 30), Warren Clough (age 22), Elizabeth Clough (age 13), Ruth Clough (age 13), Henry Clough (age 24).

1880 Census: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, Penitentiary, W. Clough, (age 42, prisoner, occupation Hotel Keeper, born Maine)

1890 Veteran's Census, Hyersville Penitentiary, Lancaster, Nebraska: Warren Clough, Private, Co. E, 27th Iowa, Inf. Enlisted Aug 16, 1862. Discharged Aug 16, 1865, service 3 years. Post Office Address: Lancaster, Neb. Disability Incurred: Gun shot through ri wrist.  Remarks: deaf right ear.

1850 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Andrew S. Cooley (age 46, born Vt), Salome Cooley (age 41, born Mass), Andrew S. Cooley (age 20, born NY), Stephen W. Cooley (age 18, born Mich),  Thomas W. Cooley (age 19, born Mich), Noah Cooley (age 13, born Iowa), Emily E. Cooley (age 10, born Iowa), Peter S. Cooley (age 8, born Iowa), Hersy Cooley (age 6, born Iowa), Robert R. Cooley (age 5, born Iowa), Clara S. Cooley (age 4, born Iowa), Ella E. Cooley (age 2, born Iowa) and Lewis L. Cooley (age 0, born Iowa).

1856 Iowa State Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa:  Andrew S. Cooley (age 51, born Vermont), Slomi Cooley (age 46), Thomas M. Cooley (age 22), Noah Cooley (age 19), Emeli S. Cooley (age 15), Lewis T. Cooley (age 14), Peter S. Cooley (age 12), Hursee C. Cooley (age 10), Robert R. Cooley (age 9), Clara S. Cooley (age 7), Elly I Cooley (age 6), Isabelle S. Cooley (age 5),

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Andrew S. Cooley (age 55), Salome Cooley (age 50), Louis S. Cooley (age 17), Peter Cooley (age 16),  Hersy C. Cooley (age 14), Robert R. Cooley (age 12), Clara S. Cooley (age 11), Ella T. Cooley (age 10), Isabel S. Cooley (age 9).

1870 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Andrew S. Cooley (age 65), Salina Cooley (age 60), Peter S. Cooley (age 25, school teacher), Hersey Cooley (age 24), Robert R. Cooley (age 23), Ella J. Cooley (age 20)

Peter S. Cooley died Aug. 15, 1873 and is buried in Old Garnavillo Cemetery, Section 18, SE/SW, Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa.  It was noted that he died from wounds received in the Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.  (Interesting that there is no mention of him being wounded in the Roster)

This note was found in a family tree:  The following copied by Viola Kyffin Cooley, which accompanied the handstamp now possessed by Daniel Berton Cooley: "Peter S. Cooley 1843-1873; This printing press belonged to Peter S. Cooley, a Civil War veteran, Co. E 27th Iowa Infantry. He died Aug. 15, 1873 from wounds received in action at Murfreesboro, Tennessee." On the underside of the handstamp there is an engraving as follows "Pat'd Nov.14,1871". From the Flagler News v. V#50 (3 Jan 1918): "For three years (Robert Reed Cooley) took care of a helpless brother who was wounded in the Civil War."

Posted By: Daniel Cooley Date: 6/2/2004 at 02:28:12

While not a direct descendant, my great grandfather's elder brother, Peter S. Cooley, was in the 27th Infantry from, probably, Garnavillo. He was born in 1843 in Garnavillo and he died 15 Aug 1873 "from wounds received in action at Murfreesboro, Tennessee." In my great grandfather's obituary in the Flagler, Colorado News 3 Jan 1918: "For three years [Robert Reed Cooley] took care of a helpless brother who was wounded in the Civil War. Peter is buried in the Old Garnavillo Cemetery.

Peter's mother Salome Cooley filed for a pension on July 21, 1884 in Iowa.  (Note: the indexed version of the pension index says Louisiana.  It looks like they mistook IA (on the handwritten version) as LA).

1880 Census: District 170, Precinct 5, Custer, Nebraska: Coslor, William A (age 34, farmer, born Ohio), wife Alda (age 19, born Ill.) son Leroy Cosler (age 6/12, born Dec. in Nebraska). (note: indexed as Gosler)

1900 Census: West Union, Custer County, Nebraska: William A. Coslor (Born Feb. 1845, age 55, married 22 years, born Ohio), wife Alda I. Coslor (born Feb. 1851, age 39, married 22 years), son Earl W. Coslor (born April 1884, age 16, born Nebraska), daughter Elma V. Coslor (born Nov. 1898, age 1).

1910 Census: District 85, Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska: A. Wm. Cosler (age 65, married 1 time for 32 years, born Ohio), wife Alda (age 49, married 1 time for 32 years, 3 children born, 3 still living, born Ill), daughter Elma (age 11, born Nebraska)

Alda I (Carr) Coslor died Mar. 14, 1916 in Sargent, Custer, Nebraska.

1920 Census: District 56, Gardena, Los Angeles, California:  William Coslor (age 74, widowed, born Ohio), daughter Ellna B. Coslor (age 21, born Nebraska).

William Augustus Cosler died Nov. 5, 1925 and is buried in West Union Cemetery, Lot 25, Section 2, Grave 6,  Sargent, Custer County, Nebraska 

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Civil War diary kept by Edmond ("Lee") Crain (Clayton County, Iowa), 7th Corporal with Company E of the 27th Iowa Infantry, from January 25th to December 31st, 1864. Diary is accompanied by 5 related family letters.

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1850 Census: Mooers, Clinton County, New York: Charles Dames (age 40, laborer, born Canada), Catharine Dames (age 40, born Vermont), Charles Dames (age 16, born NY), Caroline Dames (age 14, born NY), Louis Dames (age 10, born NY), Catharine Dames (age 6, born NY), John Dames (age 5, born NY) and Sophia Dames (age 2, born NY).

1856 Iowa State Census: Cox Creek, Clayton County, Iowa: Charles Dames (age 41, born Canada, farmer), Catharine Dames (age 37), Lewis Dames (age 17), John Dames (age 14), Catharine Dames 9age 12), Sophia Dames (age 8), Julia Dames (age 3) and Elizabeth Dames (age 1).  They had been in the state of Iowa for 2 years.  Living next door was: Charles Dames (age 21, born NY, farmer) and Marie Dames (age 18).  They had also been in Iowa for 2 years.

1860 Census: West Union, Fayette County, Iowa; Charles Dane, (age 23, Saloon keeper, born New York), Maria Dane (age 21) and John Dane (age 4)

1870 Census: Mendon, Clayton County, Iowa: Charles Dames (age 36, farmer, born NY), Mariah Dames (age 32, born Pennsylvania), John Dames (age 15, born Iowa), and Frankie Dames (age 10, born Wisconsin) (name was indexed as Danus).

1880 Census: Mendon, Clayton County, Iowa;  Mary Dames (age 35, born  Penn),  son Frank Dames (age 20, collar maker, born Wisconsin)  Where was Charles?

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin:  Charles Dames, Enlisted Aug. 15, 62, where: Clinton, Rank: Pvt. Company and Regiment: E, 27 Iowa Vol.  Discharged: when: Aug. 8, 65, Where, Clinton, Rank, Pvt.  Cause of Discharge: G. O. aka 96.  Pensioner at $12.00 per month, Certificate Number 708,803, Disability: Rheumatism. Born in New York.  Resided last at Lansing, Iowa.  Age when Admitted: 51 years. Occupation: Laborer. Religion: Catholic.  Married.  Children under 16 years of age: None.  Name, Kinship and Address of Nearest Relative: Son, Frank E, McGregor, Iowa.  HOME RECORD:  First Admitted to N. W. Branch by Capt. John Mitchell, July 21, 1886.  Died in Hospital. March 4, 1897.  Interred in Home Cemetery, Block  31, Row #1.  Effects:  Money found on Person $.45.  Personal, appraised at $.40.  Sold. $.45.  Total. $.90.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites: Charles Dames, PVT, U.S. Army, Death Date: Mar. 4, 1897, Cemetery: Wood National Cemetery, Address: 5000 West National Ave., Bldg. 1301, Milwaukee, Wi 53295.  Buried at Section 15, Site 5.

Headstones Provided for deceased Union Civil War Veterans: Charles Dames, Pvt. C. #, 27th Regt. Iowa Inf.  Cemetery: Natl Home, Milwaukee, Wis.  Date of Death: March 4, 1897.

His widow Maria Dames filed for a pension in,  Iowa  The date was cut off.

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Henry H. Dickman (age 43, farmer, born Hanover), Johana Dickman (age 40), Hermann Dickman (age 19), William Dickman (age 14), Ann Dickman (age 8), Mina Dickman (age 5), Jacob Dickman (age 65) and F. Dickman (age 74).  All born in Hanover.  (are the last two the parents of Henry H. Dickman??)

1870 Census: New Wine, Dubuque County, Iowa: there was a William Dickman age 28 living with a large Schafer family.  Occupation was farm laborer.  I don't know for sure that is him, but it was the only one I found that was the right age.

Census records for Edith (Dickman) Flora shows that she was born in Nebraska in Jan. 1874.  The 1915 Iowa State Census for her shows that she lived in the US for 41 years and lived in Iowa for 39 years.  So assuming that is accurate, they came back to Iowa about 1876.  In 1880 there was a widowed William Dickman living with another family, but no Edith that I could find.  Did she live with another family?  It appears that he must have been married only a short time and they had the one child.  Every census after 1870 shows him as widowed.

1880 Census: Riverton, Floyd County, Iowa; John Binger (age 34), Minnie Binger (age 27), Elizabeth (age 10), Nellie (age 7), Lucy (age 5), Henry (age 1) and servant William Dickman (age 34, widowed, farming)

1900 Census: Union, Floyd County, Iowa: Lewis O. Flora (age 35), wife Edith M. Flora (born Jan. 1874, age 26, married 6 years, 2 children born, 2 still living), daughter Hazel Flora (age 5), daughter Odra Flora (age 2), father in law William H. Dickman ((born Sept. 1846, age 53, widowed , born Germany, immigrated 1870, in US 30 years, naturalized, farmer)

1910 Census: Union, Floyd County, Iowa: Louis Flora (age 46), wife Edith Flora (age 36), daughter Odna P. Flora (age 13), daughter Beulah Flora (age 6), son Harold Flora (age 4), father in law William H. Dickman (age 64, widowed, born Germany, immigrated 1848, naturalized, own income)

1915 Iowa State Census: Union, Floyd County, Iowa; W. H. Dickman (age 69, widowed, County: Floyd, P. O. Marble Rock, Town or Township: Union. Occupation: Retired, Extent of Education: Common 8, can read and write, Birth Place Germany. Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa Regiment 27, Company E.  Father's Birthplace: Germany, Mother's Birthplace: Germany. Naturalized. Years in U.S. 69.  Years in Iowa 69  (note: indexed as Dickenson)

1920 Census: Rockford, Floyd County, Iowa: Lewis P. Flora (age 54), wife Edith M. Flora (age 46, born Nebraska), daughter Beulah I. Flora (age 16), son Harold A. Flora (age 14), Daughter Ruth I Flora (age 9), father-in-law William H. Dickman (age 75, widowed, born Hanover, Germany)

1925 Iowa State Census: Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa: Lewis Flora (age 59), wife Edith Flora (age 51, born Neb. Father William Dickman, born Germany, age at last birthday 79, mother's name: Casta Beck, born Ohio. Parents married in Iowa), daughter Ruth Flora (age 14), boarder:  William Dickman (born Germany), Father's name H. H. Dickman, born Germany.  Mother's name: Johanna Whitty, born Germany.  Parents married in Germany)

William Dickman died Feb. 10, 1926 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw County, Lot 36.

1850 Census: Westfield, Medina County, Ohio: Moses Ellis (age 58, blacksmith), Mary S. Ellis (age 61), Nicoll W. Ellis (age 27, carpenter & Joiner), Sylvanus Ellis (age 23, painter), and Sophia E. Ellis (age 17).

Nicoll W. Ellis married second Ann Hudson Smith on Nov. 11, 1851 in Medina County, Ohio  She was the daughter of Avery Smith and Elsie Hudson.

1856 Iowa State Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa :. N. W. Ellis (age 33, carpenter, born New York), Ann H. Ellis (age 23), Mary Ellis (age 3, born Ohio) and Viola Ellis (age 2, born Iowa).  They had been in the state of Iowa for 3 years.

1860 Census: Burr Oak, Winneshiek County, Iowa: Avery Smith (age 51,farmer), Elsie Smith (age 51), Horace D. Smith (age 22), Harrison Smith (age 20), Harriet Smith (age 20), Emeline Smith (age 18), Lewis Smith (age 16), Joel Smith (age 9), Nichol W. Ellis (age 36, carpenter, born New York.), Ann H. Ellis (age 25), Mary Ellis (age 10), Viola Ellis (age 7), Francis Ellis (age 2), not named Ellis (male age 1/12) 

1870 Census: Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa: N. W. Ellis (age 48, carpenter, born New York), Ann Ellis (age 36), Mary Ellis (age 17), Viola Ellis (age 15), Frank Ellis (age 12), Ralph Ellis (age 8) and Willie Ellis (age 7).

Anna H. Ellis (born Sept. 19, 1832), died Aug. 11, 1871.  She is buried in Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

1880 Census: District 42, Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa: Nicoll W. Ellis (age 57, mill wright), daughter Hattie M. (age 14), daughter Jessie E (age 9), son Frank A (age 22), son Ralph B. (age 20) and son William H. (age 16)

He died Nov. 13, 1894 in Beaver Creek, Rock County, Minnesota. (DOD Source: Roll of the Dead 1886-1906 Dept of Minnesota GAR)
 

1850 Census: Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence Failey (age 50, born Ireland), Catharine Failey (age 46, born Ireland), Patrick Failey (age 20), Elen Failey (age 18), Thomas Failey (age 16), John Failey (age 14), Lawrence Failey (age 12) Francis Failey (age 10, James Failey (age 8), Michael Failey (age 6) and Mary Failey (age 4). (Note all the children except the last two were stated to be born in Canada.)

1870 Census: Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence Failey Jr. (age 33, farmer, born Canada), Kate Failey (age 29), and Nellie Failey (age 7/12).  His parents Lawrence and Catherine Failey are living next door. Ann Finnegan (age 20, born Ireland) was a housekeeper in his parent's household).

1880 Census: Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence Failey (age 45), wife Catherine Failey (age 40), daughter Ellen Failey (age 15), daughter Rosa Failey (age 12) and daughter Mary Failey (age 8).

1890 Veterans Census: Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence C. Failey: Private Co. E 27th Iowa Inf. Enlisted Aug. 15, 1862. Discharge Aug. 8, 1865. Service 2 years, 11 months, 23 days. Current Post Office: Fairfield, Vermont

1900 Census: Fairfield, Franklin county, Vermont: Lawrence Failey (born Arp. 1837, age 63, married 33 years, born Vermont), wife Catherine Failey (born June 1840, age 59, married 33 years, 8 children born, 6 still living), daughter Elizabeth E. Failey (born Nov. 1878, age 21, born Vermont), daughter Margaret A. Failey (born Aug. 1883, age 16, born Vermont), and son Joseph R. Failey (born Apr. 1882, age 18, born Vermont)

Catherine King Failey died Oct. 8, 1903 and is buried in Saint Patricks Cemetery, East Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont.

He married second Margaret.

1910 Census: St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence C. Failey (age 71, married 2 times, currently for 3 years, born Vermont), wife Margaret Failey (age 59, married 2 times, currently for 3 years, 0 children born).

1920 Census: St. Albans, Franklin County, Vermont: Lawrence Faley (age 82) and wife Margaret Faley (age 70).

Margaret Failey died in 1925 and is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont.

Lawrence C. Failey died Dec. 20, 1927.  He is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Fairfield, Vermont.

1860 Census: Read, Clayton County, Iowa: John Rife (age 34, born Germany), Kathrain Rife (age 34, born Germany), Kate Rife (age 4/12, born Iowa), Kitty Rife (age 4/12, born Iowa), Louisa Fisher (age 60, born Germany) and Adam Fisher (age 27, born Germany, Farmer).  (I suspected that Adam and his mother Louisa were living with a married sister.  I looked for and found a family tree for Catherine Fisher married to John Reif.  She died Jun 18, 1888 and is buried in Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa -  So I strongly suspect this is a family unit),

Adam Fisher married Barbara Arrett on July 7, 1867 in Grant County, Wisconsin.

1870 Census: Clayton, Clayton county, Iowa; Adam Fisher (age 38), Barbara Fisher (age 19) and George Fisher (age 1).

1880 Census, Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: Adam Fisher (age 46, farmer), wife Barbara Fisher (age29), son Henry Fisher (age 12), daughter Eva E. Fisher (age 8), daughter Emmie Fisher (age 7), son Samuel Fisher (age 5), daughter Annie L. Fisher (age 4 m, born Feb)). and servant Charles Burshek (age 16, farmer).

1885 Iowa State Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: Adam Fischer (Township 95, Range 6, Section 23, NW NW, Farmer, age 52), Barbara Fischer (age 34), Henry Fischer (age 15), Lizzie Fischer (age 13), Emma Fischer (age 11), Samuel Fischer (age 9), Anna Fischer (age 5) and Sabina Fischer (age 1). All the children were born in Clayton County, Iowa.

1900 Census: Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota:  Adam Fisher (born Dec. 1832, age 67, married 32 years,  born Germany), Barbara Fisher (age 49, born Sept. 1850, age 49, married 32 years, 9 children born 7 still living, born Switzerland), Henry H. Fisher (born Aug. 1869, age 30, born Iowa), daughter Annie L. Fisher (born Feb. 1880, age 19, born Iowa), daughter Geneva M (born Sept. 1883, age 16, born Iowa) and son Eli N. Fisher (born Oct 1885, age 14, born Iowa)

Adam Fisher died Aug. 22, 1906 in Austin, Minnesota.  He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

His widow Barbara A. Fisher filed for a pension on Sept. 12, 1916 in Minnesota.
Barbara Arett Fisher (born Sept. 15, 1850), died Dec. 30, 1910.  She is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

1860 Census: Taylor, Dubuque County, Iowa: Thomas Hooper (age 46), Georgiana Hooper (age 12), David Hooper (age 10), Martha Hooper (age 5), Emilie Hooper (age 3), Sarah Wilson (age 30), Thomas Wilson (age 21) and Edward Flaherty (age 23, farm laborer, born Ireland)

His Widow Mary Flaharty filed for a pension on May 1, 1918(? ) in Iowa.

1850 Census: Ohio, Herkimer County, New York: Henrietta Fonda (age 54), Eliza Ann Fonda (age 23), William Fonda (age 20), Henrietta S. Fonda (age 19), Alexander Fonda (age 12) and James Fonda (age 10).

1856 Iowa State Census: Giard, Clayton County, Iowa -  Haretta S. Fonda (age 59), Annalina Fonda (age 33). R. M. Fonda (age 31), William Fonda (age 26), Clementine Fonda (age 20), Alexander Fonda (age 18), and James M. Fonda (age 15).

1860 Census: Giard, Clayton County, Iowa: R. W. Fonda (male, age 40), Henrietta Fonda (age 63), Ann Fonda (age 38), Mary Fonda (age 32), William Fonda (age 30), Hellen Fonda (age 23). Alex Fonda (age 21) and James Fonda (age 18).

He married Mary J. Slitor about 1865.  She was the daughter of Truman G. Slitor and Jane Van Zant.

1870 Census: Stacyville, Mitchell County, Iowa: James Fonda (age 29), Mary J. Fonda (age 22) and Ida Fonda (age 3).

1880 Census: Jenkins, Mitchell County, Iowa: James M. Fonda (age 39, farmer, born New York), wife Mary J. Fonda (age 32), daughter Ida M. Fonda (age 13), daughter Lorena S. Fonda (age 7), son Fred Servall Fonda (age 4) and sister Helen C. Fonda (age 45, teacher)

He filed for a pension on Apr. 18, 1881 in Iowa.

1900 Census: Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa: J. M. Fonda (born Sept. 1840, age 59, married 35 years, mail clerk, born NY), wife Mary Fonda (born Aug. 1847, age 52, married 35 years, 7 children born, 4 still living, born NY), daughter Ida Fona (born June, 1867, age 32), daughter Mildred Fonda (born Nov. 1887, age 12)

Mary J. (Slitor) Fonda died Oct. 20, 1908 and is buried in Monona City Cemetery, Monona, Clayton County, Iowa.

1910 Census: Bellevue Ward 2, Jackson County, Iowa: James M. Fonda (age 69, widowed, mail clerk - railroad), daughter Ida Fonda (age 42)

1915 Iowa State Census: Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa: James Fonda (age 74, widowed, County Jackson, P. O. Bellevue, Township, Bellevue, Occupation: Mail Agent, Total earnings in 1914 from occupation: $1000. Extent of Education Common 15, can read and write, Birth Place: New York, value of farm or home: $1200. Military Service; Civil War: Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment: 27, Company E, Church Affiliation: Presbyterian, father's birth place: New York, mother's birth place: New York. Years in Iowa: 59.

1920 Census: Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa: James M. Fonda (age 79, widowed) and daughter Ida M. Fonda (age 52);

James Mitchell Fonda died Feb. 21, 1923.  He is buried in Monona City Cemetery, Monona, Clayton County, Iowa

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: D. E. Fox (age 29, Farm Laborer, born New York., Minerva Fox Age 13, and H. B. Fox (age 17, Farm Laborer)

He married Rachel A. Partlow on May 28, 1861 in Prairie Du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin.  She was born May 8, 1843 in Freeport, Illinois.  She was the daughter of William Partlow and Mariah Stokes.

Daniel Fox filed for a pension on July 6, 1866.

1870 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Daniel E. Fox (age 37, farm laborer, born New York), Rachel A. Fox (age 27m born Illinois), Hariet A. Fox (age 8), George D. Fox (age 6), Buell K. Fox (age 4), Minnie R. Fox (age 2), and Nellie M. Fox (age 9/12).

1880 Census:  Windsor, Clayton County, Iowa: Daniel E. Fox (age 49, farmer, born New York), wife Rachel Fox age 37, born Illinois), daughter Harriet (age 18), son Buell (age 14), daughter Minnie (age 12), daughter Nellie (age 10), son Joseph (age 8), son Willie (age 6), daughter Nellie (age 5), son Charles (age 2) and son Daniel (age 1).

1885 Iowa State Census: Fairfield, Fayette County, Iowa: Daniel Fox (age 53), Rachel Fox (age 42), Buel Fox (age 18), Minnie Fox (age 17), Nelly Fox (age 15), Joseph Fox (age 13), William Fox (age 11), Millie Fox (age 10, Charles Fox (age 7) and Daniel Fox (age 5)

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Northwestern Branch: Daniel E. Fox.  MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Each Enlistment. Farmersburg, IA: Feby 1, 1864, Pv Co. E 27th Ia Inf.  Transferred: Keokuk IA April 28, 1865 Pv 169 2 Batt VRC.  Transferred: Keokuk IA Aug 21, 1865 PV 172 2 Batt VRC. Discharged Oct 2, 1865 at Davenport IA. Cause of Discharge: Close of War.  Kind and Degree of Disability: GSW R Thigh July 13, 1864 Old Town Creek LA.  Rheumatism & old age.  DOMESTIC HISTORY: Where Born NY, Age 62, Height 5'7" Complexion Light. Can Read and Write. Religion Prot. Occupation Farmer. Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Lamont IA, Married.  Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Wife Rachael Fox, Lamont, Buchanan Co. IA.  HOME HISTORY:  Rate of Pension: $8.00 Date of Admission Oct 24, 1893.  Date of Discharge: Sept. 2, 1894.  Cause of Discharge: Trans to W. Br. GENERAL REMARKS: Admission Paper, Col. Jno. L. Mitchell, Mgr.  Army Discharge: on Oct. 2, 1865. Certificate of Service None.  Pension Certificate 81,073.

1900 Census: Sperry, Clayton County, Iowa: Rachael Fox (born May 1844, age 56, widowed??, age 56, 13 children born 10 still living, born New York), son William (born Apr. 1873, age 27), son Daniel R. (born May 1879, age 21), son Benjamin H (born Oct. 1889 (age 10), daughter Prudentia A. (Born Feb. 1885, age 15), and Son Charles A. (born Apr. 1877, age 23).

1910 Census: Sperry, Clayton County, Iowa: Rachael A Fox (age 65, married 48 years, 13 children born, 10 still living). son Daniel R. Fox (age 30), son Benjamin H. Fox (age 20).  Living next to them was Buell Fox and family.  Several families over was Joseph G. Fox (age 38), wife Emma (age 31), daughter Gladys (age 7/12) and father Daniel E. Fox (age 78, married 48 years.)

1915 Iowa State Census: Putnam, Fayette County, Iowa; Daniel E. Fox, age 84, County Fayette, P. O. Arlington, Township Putnam. Occupation: Retired Farmer.  Extent of Education: common 8,  Birthplace New York. Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E.  Father's birth place: Vermont. Mother's birth place Mass.  Remarks:  Could read and write if could see.  Blind.  Years in Iowa 58.

Rachel A. Partlow Fox died Mar. 20, 1915 in Taylorsville, Iowa.

Daniel E. Fox died Dec. 3, 1916 and is buried in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa.

Children of Daniel E. Fox and Rachel A. Partlow:

1. Hattie A. Fox b: 23 MAR 1862
2.  George D. Fox b: 13 AUG 1863
3.  Buel Kirk Fox b: 28 MAY 1866
4.  Minnie Rachel. Fox b: 27 DEC 1867
5.  Nellie M. Fox b: 10 AUG 1869
6.  Joseph Grant. Fox b: 20 SEP 1871
7.  William H.L. Fox b: 21 APR 1873
8.  Millie May Fox b: 5 JAN 1875
9.  Charley Albert. Fox b: 23 APR 1877
10.  Daniel R. Fox b: 28 MAY 1879
11.  Peter Cooper. Fox b: 30 DEC 1881
12.  Prudency A. Fox b: 4 FEB 1885
13.  Benjamin Harrison. Fox b: 16 OCT 1889

He filed for a pension on Dec. 31, 1864.

He died June 21, 1864 and is buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, Section A, Site 2104
 

1850 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Simon W. Goslin (age 32, carpenter), Betsey A. Goslin (age 28), Nelson H. Goslin (age 8), George L. Goslin (age 4), James A. Goslin (age 1).

1860 Census: Jefferson, Clayton County, Iowa; S. W. Goslin (age 34), Harriet Goslin (age 30), Horatio Goslin (age 18), A. Goslin (age 11), Emily Goslin (age 9), Harriet Goslin (age 1)

He married Harriet H. Goslin about 1869 in Greenbush, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of William D. Goslin and Sally Holcomb.

1870 Census: St. Clair, Benton County, Iowa: S. W. Goslin (age 52), Harriet Goslin (age 39), Nelson H. Goslin (age 28), Hattie Goslin (age 22, born Vermont), Frank Goslin (age 15), Hattie Goslin (age 10), Lucus Goslin (age 8), Henry Goslin (age 6), and Libbie Goslin (age 2)

1880 Census: Cady, Saint Croix, Wisconsin: Nelson H. Goslin (age 37, farmer, born Vermont), Harriet A. Goslin (age 31, born New York), Daughter Ina M. Goslin (age 8, born Iowa), daughter Clara B. Goslin (age 6, born Iowa), son Merrit L. Goslin (age 1, born Iowa) and daughter Mary L. Goslin (age 1, born Iowa). (living next door to them was William Goshlin (age 64, physician, born Vermont) and Sally Goshlin (age 58, born Vermont) -- according to information below they were Harriet's parents.).

1890 Veterans Census: Roberts County, South Dakota: Nelson H. Ghoslin, Private, Co. E. 27 Iowa Inf. Enlisted Dec. 21, 1863, Discharged  Jan. 18, 1866. Service 2 years 7 month, 29 days.  Post Office Address: Corona, Roberts County, S. Dak. Disability Incurred: Chronic diarrhea & kidney trouble.. Remarks: Transferred to 12th Reg. Iowa Inf. July 17, 1865.

1900 Census: District 290, Garfield, Roberts County, South Dakota: Ghoslin, Nelson (born June 1843, age 56, married 31 years, born Vermont), wife Hattie (born July 1848, age 51, married 31 years, 4 children born, 4 still living, born New York), son Merritt Ghoslin (born Aug. 1878, age 21, born Iowa) and daughter Mary L. Ghoslin (born Aug. 1878, age 21, born Iowa).

Nelson H. Ghoslin died Sept. 5, 1904.  He is buried in Milbank Cemetery, Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota. Date of death is from Find A Grave.

His widow Harriet K. Goslin filed for a pension on Dec. 8, 1914 in South Dakota. (Note the hand written date looks pretty clear)  So I am unsure whether he died in 1904 or 1914. I am trying to get clarification on that

In looking for his date of death and cemetery information, I came across these Postings.  Each paragraph is  a separate posting and indicate that Nelson's father (Simon Goslin) and Harriet's father (William D. Goslin) were possibly brothers. Most of the information was posted by Allen Goslin about 2001.  I was unable to find an email address for him.

The tree that I am researching starts with William D. & Sally (Holcomb) Goslin. A daughter of his is Harriet H. Goslin. She married Nelson Horatio Ghoslin (Goslin, Gosselin). Their children are Ida Marion, Betsy Clarry, Mary L., and Merrit L Ghoslin. If this is the same tree I would love to trade information

I am just getting back into this after a sabatical. William D. Ghoslin was my GGGrandfather. I found him living in Franklin Co. NY in 1850 Census with his wife Sally his children and Polly Goslin. His mother. Where did you find the record that his father was James? I have found his birth place listed variously as VT, Canada E, and NY. From a family Bible I have the children of Nelson and Harriet listed. I am trying to discover the parents of William D. and Sally Holcomb Ghoslin.

My GGGrandfather is Simon Zelotus Watson Goslin born December 20, 1818, Quebec, Canada. His eldest son is Nelson Horatio Goslin born June 28, 1843, Viniard, Addison Co., Vermont. That family move to Clayton Co., Iowa about 1847. Nelson left when he was about 28 years old and went to Wisconsin and married Harriet A. Goslin. Her father is William D. Ghoslin born September 08, 1816 at Isle La Motte, Vermont. Simon's parents James and Polly (Pratt) Goslin, I got from his bible (there were too many matches for it to be false). Now that you tell me that William's mother is Polly, that is one too many coincidences for anything else but that Simon and William are brothers.  Email me. We are cousins. I have a lot more that I think you would like to have including two pictures of Simon

Nelson Goslin Bible (covers dates from 1811 to 1921) Simon Zelotus Watson Goslin married Betsy Amanda Peters in Vermont (records lost). Their eldest son is Nelson Horatio Goslin. He married Harriet A. (Goslin) Goslin. Her father is William D. Goslin. William and Simon had similar personalities, born two years apart in Canada, both moved to Vermont at about the same time and then they moved west. Their children and grandchildren have similar names. My fathers first, middle and last name is the same as one of Williams grandsons. Simon's bible lists his parents as James and Polly Goslin and lists all of his children's birth dates and some other dates. Except for the discovery of his parents names, the other information confirms what I already knew. I learned Harriet's information from her descendants. They think her grandmother is a Poly but know nothing about her grandfather (William D. Goslin's parents). They think William's ancestory is French. Now you know what I know.

Simon Watson Gosselin (Goslin, Ghoslin) is my gg grandfather. His eldest son is Nelson Horatio Gosselin (Ghoslin, Goslin) born June 28, 1943 in Viniard, Addison Co., Vermont. When he was young the family moved to Iowa. When he was 28 he went to Wisconsin where he met and married Harriet Goslin (her father is William D. Goslin). They had four daughters, Ida Marion (born June 24 in Edan, Iowa), Betsy Clarry (born June 26, 1874 in Edan, Iowa), Mary L. (born Abt. 1879 in Edan, Iowa), and Merrit L. (born abt. 1879 in Iowa). Nelson and Harriet were married in Greenbush, Wisconsin and moved immediately to Corona, South Dakota where he enlisted in the army. Their children were born in Iowa but they ended up living in Wisconsin. His wife's family lived there and still do. Simon and William D. were born in Canada abt 1817 and they both moved to Vermont at about the same time. I suspect they were brothers. Simon's parent's are James & Polly Goslin.
 

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: James Hamilton (age 50, laborer, born Ireland), Margret Hamilton (age 40, born Ireland), Patton Hamilton (age 17, born Iowa), Hannah Hamilton (age 11), James Hamilton (age 9). L. M. Hamilton (age 7), Andrew Hamilton (age 6) and Chesterfield Hamilton (age 1).

1850 Census: Washington, Elkhart County, Indiana: Emphaim Hancock (age 39, farmer), Mrs. Hancock (age 33), Manerva Hancock (age 16), Martha A. Hancock (age 14), Morrison Hancock (age10), Thomas Hancock (age 8), Elizabeth Hancock (age 6) and Margaret Hancock (age 2).

1856 Iowa State Census: Linton, Allamakee County, Iowa: Emphram Hancock (age 47, born Ohio), Mary A. Hancock (age 39, born Indiana), Morrison Hancock (age 16), Thos. J. Hancock (age 15), Martha A. Hancock (age 18) Elisabeth Hancock (age 19), Margret A. Hancock (age 8), John Hancock (age 5) and Homer Hancock (age 2). (Note all the children were born in Indiana and they had been in the state of Iowa for 2 years).

1880 Census: Franklin, Allamakee County, Iowa; Morris Hancock (age 40, farmer, born Indiana), wife Adaline Hancock (age 34) and daughter Martha Hancock (age 10)

1885 Iowa State Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa: Morrison N. Hancock (age 45, laborer), Adaline Hancock (age 38), Martha L. Hancock (age 15) and Morris H. Hancock (age 3).

1900 Census: Monona, Clayton county, Iowa: Morris N. Hancock (born July 1839, age 60, married 32 years, carpenter), wife Adiline Hancock (born  July 1854, age 54, married 32 years, 4 children born, 2 still living, born Ohio) and son Morris Hancock (born Jan, 1882, age 18).

Morrison N. Hamilton died June 6, 1907 and is buried in Monona City Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa.

His widow Adaline J. Hancock filed for a pension on June 27, 1907 in Iowa.

Note: Cemetery information shows that Henry D. Hanna was born in 1822 and is buried in Scotch Grove Cemetery in Jones County. (Per Steve Hanken there is a GAR marker by his tombstone)  His pension records show a widow named Mary.  Marriage records of Clara Hanna shows her parents as Henry D. Hanna and Mary Dice.  I am pretty sure that H. D. Hanna in this biography is Henry D. Hanna with the 27th Iowa.  If someone knows differently, I will remove this.  For now it is just informational.

1850 Census: Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio: James B. Scott (age 28, carriage maker), Sarah L. Scott (age 21), John Scott (age 7) and Henry D. Hanna (age 32, carriage maker).

1850 Census: Boardman, Mahoning county, Ohio: John Dice (age 42, farmer), Margaret Dice (age 56?) Eliza Fankell, (age 20), Mary M. Dice (age 18), Jas. J. Dice (age 16), Thomas Dice (age 14), Dulice (age 9) and William H. Fankell (age 24)

1860 Census: Perry, Jackson County, Iowa:. H. D. Hanna (age 38, wagon maker, born Ohio), Mary Hanna (age 28), I. S. Hanna (age 14, born Penn), Chas. A. Hanna (age 4, born Iowa), and Clara Hanna (age 1, born Iowa).

1870 Census: Boulder, Linn County, Iowa: H. D. Hannah, (age 48, born Ohio), Mary Hannah (age 38, born Ohio), Sherman Hannah (age 13, born Iowa), Clara Hannah (age 10, born Iowa) and Maggie Hannah (age 7, born Iowa).  (Note: Isaac's name was Isaac Sherman.  However, the age listed for Sherman on this census seems to fit Charles.)

This information came from the Jones County US Genweb site.

 H. D. Hanna Born 1822

H. D. HANNA, merchant, and proprietor of Rose Creamery, Scotch Grove; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1822; he came to Andrew, Jackson Co., Iowa, in the spring of 1853, where he lived seven years engaged in the wagon-making business; was Justice of the Peace while there, from 1855 to 1860. His first wife was Mariette Rice; she died in Ohio, in December. 1849; his present wife was Mary Dice, from Mahoning Co., Ohio; has one son by first marriage-Isaac S., and three children by second marriage-Charles, Clara and Maggie. Mr. Hanna removed from Jackson Co. to Clayton Co. in 1860, thence to Linn Co. in 1863. He came to his present location in May, 1874, and engaged in the grain trade; he engaged in the merchandise business in December of that year; built his creamery in the spring of 1879. He and family are members of the Christian Church.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 655, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel.

1879 - The Scotch Grove Creamery

Mr. H. D. Hanna's creamery, at Scotch Grove is in successful operation. Mr. Hanna informs us that he is now using 6,000 lbs. milk per day, and a month hence will probably be using 7,000 to 8,000 lbs. The Eastern market for creamery butter is at its lowest ebb, and those larger establishments that can afford to hold their butter for a few months are the fortunate ones. There can be no doubt that the price will improve in a month or two.

The creameries are now paying 50 cts. Per 100 lbs. for milk. Allowing four lbs. of butter per 100 pounds of milk, it takes 12½ cents worth of milk to make one pound of butter. Add to this the cost of manufacture, and the first cost of the butter cannot be less than 15 cts. Per pound. Now at the old prices of 28 to 35 cts. Per pound, there would be a good healthy profit. But at the present quotations of 17 to 19 cts. Per pound, the margin is not particularly stalwart. Another month will doubtless see a change for the better. [June 12]

1880 Census: Scotch Grove, Jones County, Iowa: Henry D. Hana (age 50, merchant, Groceries Dry Goods, born Ohio), wife Marry Hana (age 48, born Ohio), son Charles N Hana (age 24, works in Creamery, born Iowa), daughter Clara B. Hana (age 19, born Iowa), and daughter Maggie J Hana (age 17, born Iowa)

Henry D. Hanna died July 16, 1881 and is buried in Scotch Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Jones County, Iowa

His widow Mary Hanna filed for a pension on Sept. 27, 1881.

1850 Census: Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio: Sherman Rice (age 70, farmer, born Connecticut), Peggy Rice (age 51, born Connecticut), Isaac S. Hanna (age 6, born Ohio).  (I would assume these are his grandparents.  According to the information under Henry D. Hanna, Isaac's mother Marietta Rice died in Dec. 1849).

1860 Census: Perry, Jackson County, Iowa:. H. D. Hanna (age 38, wagon maker, born Ohio), Mary Hanna (age 28), I. S. Hanna (age 14, born Penn), Chas. A. Hanna (age 4, born Iowa), and Clara Hanna (age 1, born Iowa).

He married Maria Green on Dec. 12, 1868.  She was the daughter of Thomas Green and Mercy Hancock.

1880 Census: Boulder, Linn County, Iowa: Sherman Hanna (age 34, farmer, born Pennsylvania), wife Maria Hanna (age 34), daughter Stella M. Hanna (age 10), daughter Jessie L. Hanna (age 6), cousin Minnie Young (age 19) and nephew Myron Green (age 19).

1885 Iowa State Census: Jackson, Linn County, Iowa: Isaac S. Hanna (Township 86, Range 6, Section 10, NE NW, age 39, born Pennsylvania, butter manufacturer.), Maria Hanna (age 39), Stella M. Hanna (age 15), Jessie L. Hanna (age 11), Thomas J. Green (age 79), Jane Robbinson (age 27, domestic) and Lulia M. Hopkins (age 21, teacher).

1910 Census: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk County, Iowa: Isaac S. Hanna (age 64, married 1 time for 42 years, born Pennsylvania, own income), wife Maria Hanna (age 64, married 1 time for 42 years, 5 children born, 2 still living, born Iowa), daughter Cora F. Hanna (age 23, born Iowa).

1915 Iowa State Census: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; I. Sherman Hanna (age 69, County Polk, Town: Des Moines, Ward 1, Occupation Retired, Extent of Education, Common 8, can read and write Birth Place, Pennsylvania, Owns own home or farm, value $3000.00. Military Service: Civil War, State Iowa, Regiment 27th, Company E., Church Affiliation: Christian, Father's Birth place, Ohio, mother's birthplace New York. Years in Iowa 60.

Isaac Sherman Hanna died Sept. 3, 1919 and is buried in Coggon Cemetery, Linn County, Iowa.

His widow Maria Hanna filed for a pension on Oct. 4, 1919 in Iowa.

Maria Hanna died May 3, 1920 and is buried in Coggon Cemetery, Linn County, Iowa.

1850 Census: Janesville (east side of Rock River), Rock County, Wisconsin: James Henderson (age 50, born Scotland, Harness maker), Susan Henderson (age 28), born Scotland), James Henderson (age 3, born Scotland), Joan Henderson (age 8/12, born Wisconsin and Barbara Channers (age 45, born Scotland) (Note: I have some serious reservations about this census record.  I always start at the most recent and work backwards, so I found this one last.   I am sure the 1860 census is the correct James A. Henderson.  Note that it says that the 2 children just younger than James were born in Wisconsin.  So in 1850 I looked specifically in Wisconsin. This appears to be the same family but the ages are considerably off except for the children.  The name SUSAN is indexed as Susan, but it is rather scribbled.  I could guess at it being Joan, but it would be a stretch.  The thing that makes me really think this is the same family is the Barbara Channers that is living with them).

1860 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton county, Iowa: James Henderson (age 40, farmer, born Scotland), Joan Henderson (age 30), James Alex Henderson (age 12), Isabella Henderson (age 10, born Wis.), Thomas Henderson (age 7, born Wis.), Howard Henderson (age 5, born Iowa),  and Barbara Chamer (age 63, born Scotland).

1870 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: James Henderson, (Age 23, farmer laborer, born Scotland) (He was listed with a family and 4 other farm laborers)

1880 Census Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa: James A. Henderson (age 33, Lightening Rod Peddler, born Scotland, Wife Angie Henderson (age 29, born Illinois), daughter Bertha Henderson (age 9, born Iowa), Son Wilfred E. Henderson (age 7, born Iowa), daughter May A (age 5, born Minnesota), daughter Katie F. Henderson (age 2, born Minnesota).

1885 Iowa State Census: Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa: James A. Henderson (born Scotland), Hellen A. Henderson (born Illinois), Bertha A. Henderson born Cherokee County, Iowa), May A. Henderson (born Minnesota), and Katie P. Henderson (born Minnesota).

1900 Census: Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa: James A. Henderson (born Oct. 1847, age 52, married 30 years, born Scotland, immigrated 1850, in US 50 years, naturalized. U. S. Postmaster.), wife Helen A. (born July 1851, age 49, married 30 years, 5 children born, 3 still living), born Illinois), daughter Bertha (born July 1871, age 28, born Iowa, school teacher), daughter May A. Henderson (born Aug. 1874, age 25, born Minnesota, music teacher), daughter Kate F. (born July 1876, age 24, born Minnesota, school teacher), mother Joan Henderson (born May 1821, age 79, widowed, 7 children born, 6 still living, born Scotland, immigrated 1850, in US 50 years.)

1915 Iowa State Census: Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa: James Alexander Henderson (age 68, County Cherokee, Township Cherokee Ward 1, Occupation Salesman. Total Earnings for 1914 from Occupation: $500. Extent of Educations: Common 7, High School 2, College 10, Birth place: Scotland, Value of farm or home: 2,200. Military Service: Civil War 3. Church Affiliation: Unitarian, father's birthplace Scotland, mother's birthplace Scotland., Naturalized, in US for 60 years.

1920 Census: Cherokee Ward 1, Cherokee County, Iowa: James A. Henderson (age 72, immigrated 1850, naturalized, wife Hellen A. Henderson (age 68, born Illinois), daughter Mae A. Henderson (age 44, born Minnesota, music teacher -piano).

His widow Helen A. Henderson filed for a pension on Mar. 10, 1924 in Iowa.

I could not determine his date of death or where he was buried.

He filed for a pension on Jun 4, 1894 in Oklahoma.

1910 Census: Linn, Marshall County, Iowa, Old Soldier's Home: Oley Hermann, (age 66, widowed, born Norway)

U.S. National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Milwaukee Wisconsin Northwestern Branch:  Oley Herman, MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Enlistment: Aug. 11, 1862, National, Iowa. Rank P, Company and Regiment: E, 27 Ia. Inf. Time and Place of Discharge; Aug 9, 1865, Clinton, IA. Cause of Discharge: close of war. Disabilities when admitted to the Home: Rt. Ing. hernia, Arterio Sclerosis, hypertrophy of prostate - chr artho rheumatism. Mental condition appears normal.  DOMESTIC HISTORY: Where born Norway, age 63, height 5.6, complexion fair, gray eyes, gray hair, can read and write, Religion: Prot. Occupation: Stone Mason, Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Kansas City, Mo. Married or Single: Wid., Name and Address of Nearest relative: daugh. Mrs. Iris Keeler, Scottsville, Kansas. HOME HISTORY: Adm. West. Br. Nov. 20, 06. Discharged Aug. 26, 08, Cause of Discharge: OR. Re-adm Wes Br. June 25, 09. Discharged Apr. 13. 10, OR.  Re-adm May 13, 12.  Date of Death May 4, 1915. Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Senility.  GENERAL REMARKS: Pension Certificate 996,096.  Effects: Cash: 59.15. Person appraised at 8.85.  Sold 5.90 on Jan. 5, 1916.  Total: $65.05.  Location of Grave and Remarks: Interred in Home Cemetery, Block 20, Row 27.

Oley Herman died May 4, 1915 and is buried in Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Plot 20-27.

His widow Sarah O. Barber filed for a pension on Apr. 30, 1919 in Kansas.

His widow Anna M. Hill filed for a pension on Mar 1, 1890 (?) in Illinois.

1870 Census: Algona, Kossuth, Iowa; George W. Hudson, (age 38, carpenter, born Vermont), Martha Hudson (age 26, born Pennsylvania), Lewis Hudson (age 8), George Hudson (age 6), William Hudson (age 3), Estella Hudson (age 1),

1880 Census: Algona, Kossuth, Iowa: George W. Hudson (age 46, carpenter, born Vermont), wife Josephine M. Hudson (age 36, born Pennsylvania), son Willie H. Hudson (age 13), son Louis F. Hudson (age 18), daughter Estella Hudson (age 11), and daughter Mary J. Hudson (age 4),

1885 Iowa State Census: Algona, Kossuth Iowa: Josephine M. Hudson, (age 40, widowed, born Pennsylvania), Lewis F. Hudson (age 22), William H. Hudson (age 17), Dora E. Hudson (age 15), Mary J. Hudson (age 8), and Georgiana Hudson (age 3).

Based on the 1880 and 1885 census (and 3 year old daughter), George W. Hudson died sometime between 1881 and 1883.  He is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa

1888 Iowa State Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Josephine Hudson (age 44, born Pennsylvania) Male L. F Hudson (age 26 female Stella Hudson (age 18), female Josie Hudson (age 12), and female Georgia A. Hudson (age 7).

1870 Census: Scott, Madison County, Iowa: Harry Hudson, age 33, Hulda Hudson (age 29), Benjamin Hudson (age 9), Gideon Hudson (age 3) and Pheobe Hudson (age 8/12).

Harry H. Hudson died Aug. 22, 1871 and is buried in Winterset City Cemetery, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.

Hulda R. Hudson married Chauncey C. Shults on Oct. 6, 1875 in Madison County, Iowa.

1880 Census: Winterset, Madison County, Iowa: Chauncey C. Schults (age 50), wife Huldah R. Schults (age 39), son, David F. Schults (age 24), daughter, Adella Whittaker (age 22), stepson Benj F. Hudson (age 20), stepson Gideon H. Hudson (age 12) and stepdaughter Hattie Hudson (age 10).

Harry Hudson's widow Hulda Schults filed for a pension on July 15, 1981.

1925 Census Winterset, Madison County, Iowa Hulda Schults, age 84, (father's name Gideon King, born Scotland, mother's name Lyda Brown, born England).

Winterset City Cemetery had this information:  Hulda Shults born 1840, died Jan 3, 1928  (nee King), w/o Harry H. Hudson and Chauncey C. Shults.

1850 Census: Camden South Ward, Camden, New Jersey: John R. Mulliner (age 53), Caroline Mulliner (age 39, born Maryland), John Hudson (age 10, born Maryland) and Napoleon B. Mulliner (age 6, born Maryland) (I would highly suspect that Caroline is John's mother and that John R. Mulliner was a second husband).

1856 Iowa State Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Richard Onley (age 39), Mary Onley (age 24), Mary Jane Onley (age 7), Ray Onley (age 1), Carline Mulliner (age 43), John W. Hudson (age 17), and Napoleon J. Mulliner (age 12)

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Levi Anger (age 45), Sarah Anger (age 20), Mary Anger (age 9.12) and John W. Hudson (age 20, born Pennsylvania, laborer)

1870 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John W. Hudson (age 30, Teamster, born Maryland), Caroline Mulliner, (age 60, born Maryland), Napoleon Mulliner (age 26, born Maryland), Eddy Mulliner (age 23, born NY), Harry Mulliner (age1, born New York), and Mary A. Krout (age 20, born Iowa)

1880 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John Hudson, (age 40, farming and thrashing, born Maryland), wife Bertha Hudson (age 26, born Iowa), daughter Gertrude Hudson (age 7, born Iowa ) and daughter Lucy Hudson (age 1, born Iowa).

1885 Iowa State Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John Hudson (Garnavillo, Lot 5, Block 10, age 45, teamster,  born Maryland), Bertha Hudson (age 31, born Clayton County, Iowa), Gertrude Hudson (age 12), Louise Hudson (age 6) and Cora Hudson (age 2).

1900 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John Hutson (born Oct. 1839, age 60, married 29 years), wife Bertha Hutson (born July 1853, age 46, married 29 years, 3 children born, 3 still living, born Illinois(?), daughter Cora Hutson (born Sept. 1882, age 17, born Iowa)

1910 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John W. Hudson (age 70, married 1 time for 39 years, born Maryland, own income),  wife Bertha Hudson (age 56, married 1 time for 39 years, 3 children born, 3 still living, born Illinois)  (Note: indexed as Hindson)

1915 Iowa State Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa  John W. Hudson, age 75, County, Clayton, Town or Township Garnavillo, Occupation: Retired Teamster. Extent of Education Common 2, can read and write, Birth Place Maryland, value of farm or home: 2,000/ Military Service: Civil War: Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E. Father's birthplace Maryland. Mother's birthplace Maryland. Years in Iowa 60.

1920 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Enumerated on 2-3 January, 1920: John W. Hudson (age 80, born Maryland), wife Bertha Hudson (age 66, born Iowa)

He died in 1920 and is buried in Garnavillo Cemetery, Garnavillo Twp, Clayton County, Iowa, GAR Marker.  His widow Bertha Hudson filed for a pension on Jan. 23, 1920 in Iowa.  (Based on the Census record (enumerated Jan 2-3, 1920 and the date that his widow filed for a pension (Jan 23, 1920), he would have died between Jan 3, 1920 and January 23, 1920)

Following an education in district schools and at Franklin Academy, Dexter went to Indiana, where he spent the years 1845-1846. He then returned to Franklin County and there devoted five years to farming in summer and to school-teaching in winter. Lacking money to purchase a farm of his own, he yielded to the gold rush appeal and, accompanied by his brother Claudius, as well as sixteen acquaintances, he sailed 19-Mar-1852 on the steamer "Pioneer," bound for San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. The new but ill-fated ship narrowly escaped wreck twice and finally broke up before reaching its destination. Dexter and Claudius had the foresight to transfer at Panama to the "Winfield Scott," which after four weeks reached San Francisco. The journey had taken six months.

Disillusionment with gold-mining developed very soon and the brothers took up game hunting, selling their quarry in the Stockton market. In May 1854 they returned home via Lake Nicaragua. Still unable to purchase a good farm in Franklin County, Dexter set out with his wife and son 8-Mar-1855 on a trek to the midwest. They traveled by prairie schooner, by boat, and by covered wagon and finally reached National, Clayton County, IA, where they made their first home in the midwest.

In August 1862 Dexter enlisted as a private in Co. E, 27th Regt. of Iowa Volunteers. He participated in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Old Oaks, Nashville and others. A nervous ailment incurred during military service necessitated his hospitalization, first at New Orleans and later at Natchez. Unable to accept pay for idleness, he requested a discharge, which was granted August 1865, when he held the grade of second lieutenant. Later he became captain of the Iowa militia.

Dissatisfied with the prospects in Clayton County, he departed with his family on 9-May-1869. After eight days of difficult travel the reached Algona, Kossuth County. Dexter there engaged very successfully in the farm implement business, acted as assistant cashier of the County Savings Bank, supervised the draining and other improvements and the farming of 250 acres of land which he owned, and served his community in many positions of public trust.

1850 Census: Moira, Franklin County, New York: Dexter H. Hutchins (age 26, farmer, born New York.), Helen Hutchins (age 21) and Clayton b. Hutchins (age 1).  They were living next door to the family of Thaddeus Hutchins (age 32).

Hutchins, Dexter H. Letters to his wife, dated Stockton 1853-54. MSS in poss. Warren White, College of the Pacific, Stockton, California.   http://www.yosemite.ca.us/library/big_oak_flat_road/bibliography.html

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa; Dexter Hutchins (age 35, farmer, born New York, ), Ellen Hutchins (age30, Clayton Hutchins (age 12) and Emma Hutchins (age 1).

1870 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa; Dexter H. Hutchins (age 46), Hellen M. Hutchins (age 42), Clayton b. Hutchins (age 210, Lucia M. Hutchins (age 11) and Velette Hutchins (age 7),  (Family was indexed as Hutcherso)

1880 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Dexter H. Hutchins (age 55, banker, born New York), wife Ellen M. Hutchins (age 51), and daughter Letta Hutchins (age 18).

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883, Kossuth County, Iowa
 

1885 Iowa State Census Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Dexter H. Hutchins (North and Heall, age 61, retired farmer, born New York), Helen M. Hutchins (age 55),  Viletta C. Hutchins (age 22, teacher).

1885 List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, Living In Iowa: Under 27th Iowa; D. H. Hutchins, Rank: Lieutenant. Company E., Present Post Office Address; Algona.

1900 Census: District 134, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa:  D. H. Hutchins (born Sept. 1823, age 76, married 52 years, born New York), wife Helen M. Hutchins (born Jan. 1836, age 64, married 52 years, 4 children born, 3 still living, born New York).)

1910 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa; Dexter H. Hutchins (age 86, married 61 years, retired farmer, own income), Helen M. Hutchins (age 81, married 61 years, 4 children born, 3 still living).

Helen Mary (Whitney) Hutchins died on July 6, 1910 in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

Dexter Hazen Hutchins died Aug. 5, 1915 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

He married Nancy Ann Varley (daughter of William Varley)

1880 Census: Webster, Hamilton County, Iowa: Freedom Jones (age 56, farmer, born New York), wife, Nancy Jones (age 52, born Virginia), son Frank Jones (age 16, born Iowa), daughter Clarisa Jones (age 13, born Iowa) and daughter Martha Jones (age 11, born Iowa).

He died Feb. 20, 1899 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma and is buried in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma.

NOTE: Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Records has him listed as buried in Plainfield, Bremer County, Iowa.  WPA Records show him buried in Willow Lawn Cemetery, Polk Twp., Bremer County, Iowa with notes:  "Civil War Vet C. E 27th IA Inf."  But there is a note attached to the record from Mike Peterson that states: Freedom Jones who was a Civil War Vet in Co. E 27th IA Inf; b. in Chautauqua Co, NY 7 Apr 1822 and died in Guthrie, Logan County, OK on 20 Feb 1899 is buried in Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie - not here. I have pictures of headstones. Don't know why he is listed here although he lived here at one time. Another Freedom buried Giard Cemetery, Farmersburg, Clayton Co but unlikely both in same CW Co

His widow Nancy Jones filed for a pension on Sept. 8, 1899 in Oklahoma.

Nancy Ann (Varley) Jones (born June 16, 1829) died Jan. 26, 1909 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma.

1850 Census: Vershire, Orange County, Vermony: Gillead Jones (age 60, farmer, born Vermont), Anna Jones (age 58), Alonzo Jones (age 20), John R, Jones (age 18), Mary Anne Jones (age 17) and Webster Jones (age 13).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Webster Jones (age 23, born Vermont), Anna Jones (age 60, born Vermont and D. E. Harrington (age 18, laborer, born Vermont).

Webster Jones died Jan. 2, 1863, Hospital Memphis, Tenn.

1850 Census: Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois: R. King (female, age 44), G. C. King (male. age 19),  J. W.. King (male,  age 15), J. B. King (male, age 9), M. E. King (female (age 5), A. C. Marshall (female, age 17), C. L. Marshall (female age 10), and N. King (male, age 55).  (I am certain G. C King (age 19) is George C. King in 1856, making him James' older brother).

1856 Iowa State Census: Milford, Crawford County, Iowa: George C. King (age 26, born Illinois, Surveyer, had been in Iowa for 3 years ), Emma E. R. King (age 22), Julia M. King (age 1) and James B. King (age 14, had been in Iowa for 1 years),

He married Calla Cowell  (b: 4 MAR 1851 in Indiana ) about 1867

1870 Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois: James King (age 29, farmer, born Illinois), Calla King (age 19, born Indiana), Samuel King (age 2, born Iowa), Amy King (age 8/12, born Illinois) and Mollie King (age 8, born Illinois).

1880 Census: Vail, Crawford County, Iowa: James B. King (age 39, born Illinois, City Weight Master), wife Calla C. King (age 29,born Indiana), son Samuel C. King (age 12, born Iowa), Amy King (age 10, born Illinois), Evaline King (age 7, born Illinois) and Anne King (age 2, born Iowa).

1885 Iowa State Census: Vail, Crawford county, Iowa:  James B. King (township 84, range 37, section 30, Vail, age 43, clerk, born Ill.), Calla C. King (age 33), Samuel c. King (age 17), Amy King (age 15), Evalin King (age 12) and Anna King (age 7).

1900 Census: Seattle Ward 4, King County, Washington: Calla King (born Mar. 1851, age 49, married 33 years, 5 children born, 4 still living, born Indiana), daughter Amma (born Nov. 1871, age 28, born Illinois), daughter Evelyn Carskaddorn (born Oct. 1874, age 26, married 6 years, 1 child born, 1 still living). son-in-law John K Carskaddorn (born May 1858, age 42, married 6 years), son Ford K. Carskaddorn (born Nov. 1895, age 4) and daughter Anna King (born Dec. 1879, age 20, born Iowa).

1910 Census: Pearson, Kitsap, Washington: B. James King (age 68, married 1 time for 43 years), and wife C. Calla King (age 59, married 1 time for 43 years, 5 children born, 4 still living, born Indiana.)

James B. King died Apr. 11, 1915 in Seattle, King County, Washington. He is buried in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Seattle, WA., Headstone H10, Plot 291.

Children

1. Samuel C. King b: DEC 1867 in Iowa
2. Amy King b: 4 NOV 1869 in Illinois
3. Evelyn King b: 7 OCT 1872 in Illinois
4. Anne King b: 1878 in Iowa

Knight, Ralph Ladd  He was born April 8, 1826, in North Hero, Grand Isle County, Vermont.  He was the son of  Augustus KNIGHT (1799-1876) and Wealthy LADD (1804-1861).  He married Arabella Marie Little  in about 1850 in North Hero, Grand Isle County, Vermont.

1870 Census: Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa: Ralph L. Knight, (age 45, farmer, born Vermont), Arabell Knight (age 39, born New Hampshire), Burt Knight (age 8), and Ebin Knight (age 7/12).

1880 Census: Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa: Ralph L. Knight (age 54, farmer, born Vermont), wife Arabelle M. Knight (age 48, born New Hampshire), son Henry L. Knight (age 18, teaching school), son Ebin L. Knight (age 9) and boarder Minna Huaskis (age 5).

1885 Iowa State Census: Wagner, Clayton county, Iowa: Ralph Knight (Township 94, Range 5, Section 13, SW SW, age 57, farming), Arabell Knight (age 53), Eben Knight (age 15) and Minnie Hushen (age 14)

Ralph L. Knight died Nov 5, 1894, in Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa. He is buried in Farmersburg & Wagner Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa.

Arabella Little Ladd (born abt 1826, New Hampshire) died 15 Mar 1908, Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa She is buried in Farmersburg & Wagner Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa

Children Burton (Twin) (1862-)
Henry ittle. (Twin) (1862-)
Eben Little (1869-)
Ralph Little (1876-1972)

Notes for Ralph Ladd KNIGHT

15 August 1862 Ralph, at the age of 34, enlisted as a drummer into the United States Volunteer Army.
29 August 1862 Ralph was enlisted into Company "E," 27th Iowa Infantry Regiment.
1 March 1863 Ralph transferred from Company "E" to Company "S"(?). He was promoted to "Full Drum Major" on the same day. (Note Company S is the Staff. ejj)
8 August 1865 Ralph's regiment is mustered out of service while in Clinton, Iowa.
June 1870 Ralph and his family lived next next to Arabella's family

1870 Census: Volga, Clayton County, Iowa: Wm Koehn (age 22, born Mecklenberg), Mary Koehn (age 18), Augusta Koehn (age 3/12) and Caroline Kreig (age 13).

1880 Census, Volga, Clayton County, Iowa; William Koehn (age 32, farmer, born Mecklenberg), wife Mary Koehn (age 28, born Wurttemberg), daughter Augusta Koehn (age 10), son William Koehn (age 8), daughter Amalie Koehn (age 5), son Fred Koehn (age 3) and daughter Mary Koehn (age 1) (this family was indexed as KOCKN)

1885 Iowa Census: Volga, Clayton County, Iowa: William Koehn (Township 72, range 33, section 4, SE 1/4  SW 1/4, age 36, farmer, born Germany), Mary Koehn (age 33), Augusta Koehn (age 14), Wm Koehn, Jr. (age 12), Emma Koehn (age 10), Fred Koehn (age 8), Mary Koehn (age 5), Charles Koehn (age 3), and Manda Koehn (age 4).  All children were born in Clayton County, Iowa.

1900: Census, Volga, Clayton County, Iowa: William Koehn (born Feb. 1848, age 52, married 31 years, born Germany, immigrated 1851, in U.S. 49 years, Naturalized, Farmer), wife Mary (born Aug, 1850, age 49, married 31 years, 10 children born, 10 still living, born Germany). daughter Mary Koehn (born Feb. 1880, age 20), son Charles (born July 1881, age 18), daughter Amanda Koehn (born Dec. 1883, age 16), daughter Ida Koehn (born Apr. 186, age 14), son Grover Koehn (born June 1888, age 11), and son George Koehn (born Mar. 1890, age 9).  all children were born in Iowa.

1905 Iowa State Census, Volga, Clayton County, Iowa: William Koehn, Mary Koehn, Ida Koehn, Grover Koehn and George Koehn.  Post Office address for all was Elkport.

1910 Census: Volga, Clayton County, Iowa; William Koehn (age 62, married 1 time for 40 years, immigrated 1851, own income), Mary Koehn (age 58, married 1 time for 40 years, 10 children born, 9 still living, immigrated 1852), son Grover C. Koehn (age 20), and son George W. Koehn (age 18).

1915 Iowa State Census, Elkport, Clayton County Iowa: William Koehn, age 67, married, County Clayton, Town Elkport, Occupation Retired, Extent of Education: Common 8, can read and write, Birth Place: Germany, value of farm or home $1800, Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E, Church Affiliation: Lutheran, Father's birth place Germany, mother's birthplace Germany, naturalized, Years in U.S. 64, Years in Iowa: 64.

1920 Census: Volga, Clayton County, Iowa; William Koehn (age 71, married immigrated 1848, naturalized, born Germany, retired Farmer), wife Mary Koehn (age 68, immigrated 1851, naturalized, born Germany).

1925 Iowa State Census: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa: Charles N. Kemp, (age 45), wife Mary Kemp (age 46, born Iowa, Father' name William Koehn, born Germany, Age 77. Mother's name Mary Krieg, born Germany, age 73, parents were married in Elkport). Children Thelma Kemp age 16, and Mildred Kemp age 13).  (Note: I found this first when I was looking for Mary's maiden name:  Note everything on this census matches information for William, Mary and their daughter Mary.  If this is the right family, it provides Mary maiden name as Krieg -- also note that in 1870 there was a Caroline Kreig living with William and Mary).

1930 Census: Jefferson, Clayton County, Iowa: William Koehn (age 82, born Germany, immigrated 1851, Naturalized, Veteran of Civil War ), wife Mary Koehn (age 78, born Germany, immigrated 1853, naturalized).

William Koehn died Oct. 30, 1931 and is buried in Guttenberg City Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County,  Iowa

Runyon C. Lewis died Feb. 7, 1863 and is buried in Corinth National Cemetery, Plot B, 3260 Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi

Samuel Lewis, father of Runyon Lewis filed for a pension on July 28, 1890

1880 Census: Putnam, Fayette County, Iowa: Wm. J. McAlpine (age 42, farmer, born Indiana), wife Emily E. McAlpine (age 37, born New York), daughter Nettie I. McAlpine (age 17,), daughter Bertha M. McAlpine (age12), son Ben F. McAlpine (age 9), Wm. H. McAlpine (age 7), and Worthy R. McAlpine (age1).

1885 Iowa State Census, Center, Fayette County, Iowa:  William J. McAlpin (Township 93, Range 9, Section 10, NW NW, age 46, farmer, born Indiana), Emily E. McAlpin (age 42), Bertha M. McAlpin (age 17, born Fayette County), Benjamin McAlpin (age 13, born Clayton County), HarryH. McAlpin (age 11, born Fayette County), and Nellie R. McAlpin (age 3, born Fayette County),

List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, Living in Iowa: Under 27th Iowa: W. J. McAlpin, Rank: Corporal, Company E, Present Post-Office Address: Randalia

William J. McAlpin died Jan 18, 1889 in Randalia, Fayette County, Iowa.  He is buried in Reed Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa

His widow Emily E. McAlpin filed for a pension on Jul 11, 1890.

Emily (Penhollow) McAlpin (born Dec. 6, 1842 in Stockton, Chautauqua, New York), died May 17, 1897 in Fayette County, Iowa.

There was a pension filed for a minor in 1897.  Leotha M. Lewis was guardian.

Children of William J. McAlpin and Emily Euphasia Penhollow: 

1. Nettie I. McAlpin b: 21 Feb 1866 in Fayette County, Iowa, d. Feb. 19, 1883 in Fayette County Iowa.
2. Bertha Marcia McAlpin b: 4 Jan 1868 in Fayette County, Iowa
3. Benjamin F. McAlpin b: 21 Mar 1871 in Clayton County, Iowa
4. William Harrison McAlpin b: 14 May 1873 in Arlington, Fayette, Iowa
5. Mercy Eleanor McAlpin b: 19 Oct 1876 in Arlington, Fayette, Iowa , died May 29, 1877 in Fayette County, Iowa
6. Worthy Ralph McAlpin b: 19 Jan 1879 in Arlington, Fayette, Iowa, died July 1, 1880.
7. Nellie R. McAlpin b: 7 Dec 1884 in Fayette County, Iowa, died Dec. 1894 in Fayette County, Iowa.
8. Mervin Dexter "Dock" McAlpin b: 29 Oct 1886 in Fayette County, Iowa

Note: in 1900 Mervin  Mcalpin (born Oct. 1886, age 13) was listed in the Iowa Soldier's Orphan's Home in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. 

1850 Census: North Hero, Grand Isle, Vermont: James McGrade (age 53, shoemaker, born Ireland), Lucy S. McGrade (age 44, born VT.), John McGrade (age 25, born Canada), James McGrade (age 23, born Vermont) and Andrew Hardy (age 49, laborer)

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: James McGrady (age 68, shoemaker, born Ireland ), Sophia McGrady (age 50, born Ireland), John McGrady (age 32, shoemaker), James McGrady (age 31, shoemaker), Laura McGrady (age 23), Cynthia McGrady (age 3), E. E. McGrady (age 3), Hannah McGrady (29), Daniel McGrady (age 7), Sarah McGrady (age 5), Elizabeth McGrady (age 2) and Charles McGrady (age 1/12)

1870 Census: Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; James McReady (age 43, farmer, born Vermont), Laura McReady (age 33), C. S. McReady (age 14), E.S. McReady (age 13), G. R. McReady (age 7), Mina McReady (age 5), James McReady (age 4), and Blanche F. McReady (age 1).  (Note they were living next to his brother John and family)

1880 Census: Grant, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa: James McGrady (age 52, farmer, born Vt), wife Laura McGrady (age 44), son Geroge McGrady (age 18), daughter Minnie McGrady (age 16) son James McGrady (age 13), daughter Blanche McGrady (age 11), son Frederick McGrady (age 9), son Gilbert McGrady (age 6), daughter Clara McGrady (age 3), and son John McGrady (age 1).

1885 Iowa State Census: Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa:  James McGrady (Township 96, Range 22, Section 8, Ne S E age 58, born VT.), Laura McGrady (age 51, born NY), James McGrady (age 18), Blanch McGrady (age 16) and Frederick McGrady (age 14).

James McGrady died Aug. 7, 1887 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.  He is buried in Clear Lake Cemetery, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

His Widow Laura L. McGrady filed for a pension on Nov. 9, 1887.

1900 Census: Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa: Gilbert McGrady (born Feb. 1876, age 24, married 2 years, carpenter), wife Adeline McGrady (born Dec. 1876, age 24, married 2 years, 1 child born, 1 still living), daughter Ruby M. McGrady (born Nov. 1899, age 8/12) and mother Laura McGrady (born Dec. 1835, age 65, widowed, 9 children born, born New York)

Laura (Wallace) McGrady (born Dec. 1835 in New York), died July 4, 1904 and is buried in Clear Lake Cemetery, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.

Children of James McGrady and Laura Lane Wallace:

1. Cynthia Sophia McGrady b: 17 Jul 1854 in Farmersburg Twp, Clayton, IA
2. Elmira C. McGrady b: 1858 in Clayton, IA
3. George H. McGrady b: Mar 1862 in Clayton Co. IA
4. Mina McGrady b: ABT 1864 in IA
5. James L. McGrady b: 19 Nov 1871 in Clayton Co. IA
6. Blanche Flora McGrady b: 17 Dec 1867 in Farmersburg, Clayton, IA
7. Frederick McGrady b: ABT 1870 in Cerro Gordo Co, IA
8. Gilbert B. McGrady b: 14 Feb 1874 in Ventura, IA
9. Clara McGrady b: 7 Dec 1876 in Cerro Gordo Co, IA
10. Joseph John McGrady b: 26 Jan 1878 in Cerro Gordo Co, IA

1870 Census; Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa: J. P. McKinney (age 42, fire ins. agent, born Ohio), Jenny C. McKinney (age 36), Mabel C. McKinney (age 2), Martha R. Hanson (age 24, domestic servant) and S. Currier (female, age 63, no occupation, born Vermont). (Is S. Currier a hint at Jennie's maiden name?)

1880 Census: West Decorah Winneshiek County, Iowa: Janns McKinney (age 53, mail express agent, born Ohio), Jane McKinney (age 47, born Vermont), and Mabel McKinney (age 12, born Iowa)

1900 Census: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa: James McKinney (born June, 1827, age 72, married 44 years,) wife Jenny C. McKinney (born Oct. 1832, age 67, 2 children born, 1 still living, born Vermont), daughter Mabel A. McKinney (born Oct. 1867, age 42)  (Note Mabels year of birth is very clearly written. 

James P. McKinney died in 1903 and is buried in Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa

His widow Jennie McKinney filed for a pension on Jan. 21, 1904 in Ohio

Jennie McKinney died in 1905 and is buried in Phelps Cemetery, Decorah , Winneshiek County, Iowa.

His mother Maria M. Mackey filed for a pension on Oct. 19, 1892?

1850 Census: Dover, Union County, Ohio:  Southworth Mathers (age 50, farmer), Philemia Mathers (age 46), Darius Mathers (age 18), Catharine Mathers (age 17), Fortner Mathers (age 14), John Mathers (age 9), Sterling Mathers (age 7) and Squire Mathers (age 11).

1860 Census Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa:  Darius Mather (age 29), Amanda Mather (age 24), Rosa A. Mather (age 4), Eldora Mather (age 3) and Edmore C. Mather (age 1).  Living next to them was: Southmore Mather (age 60, farmer), Philean Mather (age 53), Squire Mather (age 21, farmer), John Mather (age 19), Sterling Mather (age 16), 

Darius C. Mather died March 30, 1864.  He is buried in Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.  (Note: There is also a memorial at Postville Cemetery Area B,  Post Township, Allamakee County, Iowa

His widow Amanda H. Mather filed for a pension on Aug. 16, 1864. 

Amanda married 2nd Jabez Carpenter Rounds.   A pension for a minor was filed on Mar. 1, 1869.  Amanda H. Rounds was guardian.

1870 Census: Marion, Clayton County, Iowa: Jabez C. Rounds (age 51), Amanda Rounds (age 34, born Ohio), Joseph Rounds (age 16), Marion Rounds (age 13), Summer Rounds (age 8), Florence Mather (age 14), Abby Mather (age 10), Delmer Mather (age 12), Hans Peterson (age 26, farm laborer), Peter Larson (age 22, farm laborer), Richard Larson (age 28, farmer laborer) and Anna Larson (age 30, keeping house).

Amanda (Mather) Rounds died June 22, 1875 and is buried in Eno Cemetery, Luana, Clay County, Iowa. (as Amanda H. Rounds)

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa: D. H. Myer (age 49, merchant, born Hanover), Margaret Meyer (age 38), Margret Myer (age 14), John Myer (age 12), Wm. Myer (age 6), and Henry Myer (age 2)

1870 Census, Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Henry D. Meyer (age 59, born Hanover, keeps country store), Margaret Meyer, age 49, born Hanover), John Meyer (age 22, wagon maker, born Ohio), Alex Meyer (age 16, apprentice to turner, born Ohio), Henry Meyer (age 12, born Iowa), Margaret Meyer (age 25, born Ohio,  Emma Meyer (age 11, born Iowa), twin Lena Meyer (age 11, born Iowa).

1880 Census: Nashua, Chickasaw County, Iowa: John D. Myers (age 32, wagon maker, born Ohio), Margaret Myers (age 24, born Iowa), daughter Laura Myers (age 3), daughter Manda Myers (age 5), son John Myers (age 1), boarder Thomas Carroll (age 46, blacksmith), Samuel Saul (age 25, boarder, blacksmith), Hattie Saul (age 18),

1900 Census; Beaver, Butler County, Iowa; John D. Meyer (Born Sept. 1848, age 51, married 27 years, born Ohio, wheel wright), wife Margaret Meyer (born Feb. 1855, age 45, married 27 years, 3 children born, 3 still living, born Iowa), daughter Amanda Meyer (born Apr. 1875, age 25, born Iowa).

1910 Census: Beaver, Butler County, Iowa: John d. Meyer (age 61, married 1 time for 37 years, born Ohio, wagon maker, own shop) wife Margaret D. Meyer (age 55, married 1 time for 37 years, 3 children born, 3 still living, born Iowa.)

1915 Iowa State Census: New Hartford, Butler County, Iowa: John D. Meyer, age 66, married, County Butler, Town or Township New Hartford, Occupation Wagon repairer, total earnings for 1914 from Occupation: $1000.00. Extent of Education; Grammar 8, College 2, can read and write. Birth Place Ohio. Military Service; Civil Wra, Sate Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E, Church Affiliation: Lutheran, Father's Birthplace: Germany, Mother's birthplace Germany., years in Iowa 65.

His widow Margaret Meyer filed for a pension on Feb. 21, 1921. in Iowa.

It is my belief that the two records below are two of the children of John D. Meyers and Margaret, showing Margaret's maiden name to be Schroeder.

1925 Census Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, Iowa: John H Meyer (age 45, fathers name John D. Meyer, mother's name Margaret Schroder, parents married in Wisc?), wife Minnie Meyer (age 40), and daughter Leone Meyer (age 13), mother in Law Alice Bush (age 74, widowed).

1925 Census: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; Mark W. Plunges (age 48), wife Laura M Plunges (age 47, fathers name John D. Meyer, mothers's name Margaret Schroeder, parents married in Iowa).

He married Jane R. Spickelmier on Dec. 29, 1865.  She was the daughter of Jessie Spickelmier and Sarah Veach.

1870 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa; John Miller, (age 29, farmer, born Wertemberg) Jane Miller (age 27, born Indiana), Homer Miller (age 2, born Iowa), and Justice Miller (age 4/12, born Iowa).

1880 Census: Bethel, Fayette County, Iowa: John H. Miller (age 40, farmer, born Ohio), wife Jane R. Miller (age 37, born Indiana), son Homer C. Miller, (age 12), son Justus A. Miller (age 10), son David J. Miller (age 6), daughter Hattie A. Miller (age 11), Son Geo. B. Miller (age 2), and Son Benj. Miller (age 3/12, born Feb.)

1885 Iowa State Census; Grand Meadow, Cherokee County, Iowa: John Miller (Twonship 90, Range 42, Section 30, age 45, farmer, born Ohio), Jane R. Miller (age 42, born Penn.), Homer C. Miller (age 16), Justus A. Miller (age 14), David J. Miller (age 11), Hattie A. Miller (age 9), George B. Miller (age 7), Benjamin Miller (age 4) and Fred. S. Miller (age ?)

1900 Census: Grand Meadow, Cherokee County, Iowa: John Miller (born July, 1842, age 60, married 34 years, born Ohio, farming) wife Jane Miller (born July 1842, age 57, married 34 years, 7 children born, 7 still living, born Indiana), daughter Hattie Miller (born Oct, 1876, age 23) and son Fred Miller (born Sept. 1885, age 14).

Jane R. (Spickelmier) Miller, born July 18, 1842 in Middle, Hendricks, Indiana, died Nov. 4, 1908 in Cherokee County, Iowa.

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Hots Springs, South Dakota:  John Miller, MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Enlistment: Aug. 11, 1862, National Iowa.  Rank Pvt. Company and Regiment; E, 27th Iowa Inf.: Time and Place of Discharge: Aug.. 8, 1865, Clinton, Iowa, Cause of Discharge: Close of War, Disabilities when admitted to the Home: Ch. Art. Rheumatism, heart irritable, general nervousness, Insomnia.  DOMESTIC HISTORY: Where Born, Germany, age 69, height 6'6', Complexion, Dk, Blue Eyes, Gray Hair, can read and write, Religion: Prot.  Occupation: Farmer, Residence subsequent to Discharge; Cherokee, Iowa, Widowed, Name and address of nearest relative: Justus A. Miller, Son, Cherokee, Iowa.  HOME HISTORY: Rate of Pension $12.00, Date of Admission: U. S. B. M S. Nov. 20, 09. Date of Discharge 2-1-10.  GENERAL REMARKS: Pension Certificate No. 984.239

There is a discrepancy online regarding when and where John Miller died. (and most likely where he is buried).  I found this information first on the Allamakee USGenWeb site: John Frederick Miller,  Postville Cemetery Area B,  Post Township, Allamakee County, Iowa  (Feb 15, 1839 - Jul 24, 1927  DR Co ? IA 27 Inf)   I now believe this is an error.

Further research on this soldier turned up this information: (1). The U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers showed that he had a son named Justus A. Miller living in Cherokee County.  (2) That led me to the census records showing John with son Justus and wife Jane.  (3). The 1925 Census for Justus A. Miller identified the maiden name of his mother. (4), I found the biography for John Miller.  That and the information provided in the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Solders proves that this is the correct John Miller.  Last I found several family trees online for Justus Asa Miller, showing his parents as John Miller and Jane Spickelmier.  All of the family trees say that John Miller died Jan. 17, 1913 in Cherokee County.  That makes sense.  I was unable to find him on the 1915, 1920 or 1925 census.

1925 Iowa State Census: Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa: Justus A. Miller (age 55, father's name John Miller, born Germany, mother' name: Jane Spickelmeir, born Indiana. Parents married in Iowa.), wife Edna (maiden name Pixler), Son Marvin, Son Justus R. and son Max R.

Morgan, Cornelius III.  He was born May 23, 1833 in Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont.  He was the son of Cornelius Morgan II (Mar. 5, 1784 - Sept. 27, 1872) and Hannah Hartwell (Aug. 11, 1796 - Nov. 11, 1884)

He married Mary Roxana Hudson of McGregor, Iowa on Sept. 22, 1859. Mary Hudson was born July 8, 1838 in Steuben, New York.  She was the daughter of Washington William Hudson (Aug. 21, 1807 - June 4, 1886) and Roxanna Bagley (July 6, 1818 - July 1, 1899) (Clayton County Marriage Records (Page 121-130) Groom Cornelius Morgan, Bride: Mary Hudson  Date: Sept. 22, 1857.  By Whom Married: Wm E. McCormac,)

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa  Cornelius Morgan (age 27, born Vermont Carpenter, Master), Mary Morgan (age 21), George Morgan (age 1) and Leeson Madison (age 25, blacksmith)

1870 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Cornelius Morgan (age 37, Carpenter and Joiner, born New York), Mary R. Morgan (age 33, born New York), George L. Morgan (age 10), Cornelius F. Morgan (age 7), Mary E. Morgan (age 1).  (Note: There were 7 other people listed with them with varying occupations.  They do not appear to be related).

1880 Census: National, Clayton County, Iowa; Corneleus Morgan (age 47, house carpenter, unemployed 9 months in the last year, born New York), wife Mary Morgan (age 43), son Hugh B. Morgan (age 7), daughter Lucy D. Morgan (age 5), daughter Stella Morgan (age 2) and  son Baby Morgan (age 3/365 born May)

1885 Iowa State Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Cornelius Morgan (Township 94, Range 4, Section 15, Farmersburg, age 51, carpenter, born Vermont), Mary R. Morgan (age 46, born New York), George Morgan (age 25), Huey B. Morgan (age 11), Lucy d. Morgan (age 9), Stella E. Morgan (age 7), and James G. Morgan (age 4).

He filed for a pension on Jan. 15, 1898.

1900 Census:  Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa; Cornelius Morgan (born May 1833, age 67, married 43 years, born Vermont, Hotel Keeper), wife Mary R. Morgan (born July 1837, age 62, 9 children born, 5 still living, born New York), daughter Stella E. Morgan (born Nov. 1877, age 22, widowed, 1 child born, 1 still living), son Jim G. Morgan (born May 1880, age 20), and grandson Leland Morgan (born Aug. 1897, age 2).

1910 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Cornelius Morgan (age 76, married 1 time for 53 years, born Vermont, own income), wife Mary R. Morgan (age 72, married 1 time for 53 years, 8 children born 5 still living, born New York, son James G. Morgan (age 29), Grandson Frank B. (age 18), Grandson Meril Morgan (age 16), daughter Viola (age 15), daughter Alma G. (age 13), son Bud X Morgan (age 11), son Harvey V. Morgan (age 9), daughter Mary Morgan (age 7) and daughter Lucy Morgan (age 5). (Note:  the census record clearly lists the children as sons and daughters.  I highly suspect they are grandchildren)

1915 Iowa State Census; Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa:  C. Morgan, age 81, married, County: Clayton, Town: Farmersburg, Occupation Retired, Extent of Education: Common 7, can read and write, Birth Place Vermont, Encumbrance on farm or home: none, value of farm or home $800.  Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State: Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E., Church Affiliation: None. Father's birthplace, Massachusetts. Mothers Birthplace: New Hampshire. Years in the U.S. 81, Years in Iowa 58.

Mary Roxanna (Hudson) Morgan died Feb. 27, 1917 and is buried in National Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa.

1920 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Cornelius Morgan (age 86, widowed) and son James Morgan (age 39).

Cornelius Morgan died July 7, 1824 In McGregor (National) Clayton County).  He is buried in National Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa

Their children:

1. George Leeman, born Nov. 10, 1859 (also have seen 1858)

2. Charles

3. Cornelius F.,  born 1863, d. Nov. 27, 1951 (in Long Beach, CA, veteran's hospital)

4. Lucy

5. Mary, 1869

6. Hugh, April 10, 1873

7. Lewis D., Dec. 16, 1874

8. Stella E., Nov. 5, 1877

9. James Garfield, May 28, 1880

10. Isadore A.

NOTE from Gary Morgan:  Cornelius is not listed among the wounded, but according to his son, my grandfather Hugh, he suffered a bayonet wound while serving as color bearer for company E and endured an open wound for the rest of his life. For verification, note that he received a disability pension from the government for wounds in the civil war. I have copies of his pension papers, as well as other written material about him.

I found this posted message that helped to verify the relationship of the three Nelings that were in Company E, 27th Iowa:  "The Nelings/Neilings/Neelings family is marked by confusion because of the duplication of given names. William Nelings and Jane McDowell had a number of children, including Daniel Thompson Nelings, James W. Nelings, and William H. Nelings. William and James served in Co. E 27th Iowa Volunteer Infantry with their cousin, Daniel Austin Nelings."

1850 Census: Lower Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania:  James Neelings (age 48), Ann Neelings (age 48), Daniel A. Neelings (age 19), William Neelings (age 17), Margaret A. Neelings (age 12), Sarah E. Neelings (age 9) and Martha J. Neelings (age 6).

1856 Iowa State Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: James Neiling (age 55, farmer), Ann Neiling (age 59), Daniel Neiling (age 23), Sarah Neiling (age 16), Martha Neiling (age 12), Charles Fang (age 24, wagon maker), Lem Goodwin (age 31, blacksmith), O. D. Pettil (age 24, blacksmith) Years in Iowa: 0

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: James Neelings (age 60, landlord, born Penn.), Ann Neelings (age 59, bonr Penn.), Daniel Neelings (age 22, furman laborer), Josephine Neelings (age 16) and F. Halford (age 21).

1870 Census: Greenwood, Kossuth County, Iowa; Daniel Nelling (age 30), farmer, born Pennsylvania.  Living next door was James Nellings (age 69, farm laborer) and Ann Nellings (age 69).

 He married Julia Ann Inman on Jun 2, 1872  She was the daughter of Edward Inman and Laura Swift.

1880 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa; Daniel A. Neelings (age 40, plasterer, born Pennsylvania), wife Julia A. Neelings (age 24), daughter Lilly M. Nellings (age 7)., Daughter Gertrude Neelings (age 5), Mary Neelings (age 2) and daughter Mina Neelings (age 2/12, born March.).  Living next door to them were James B. Neelings (age 79, laborer), and Ann Neelings (age 78).

Daniel A. Neeling died Oct. 19, 1895 and is buried in Greenwood Township Cemetery, Greenwood Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.

Children of Daniel A. Neeling and Julia Ann Inman

1. Lillie May Neeling b: MAR 24 1873 in Algona, Kossuth, IA
2. Gertrude Neeling b: AUG 04 1875 in Bancroft, Kossuth, IA
3. Mattie Adelia Neeling b: NOV 14 1877 in Algona, Kossuth, IA
4. Mina Neeling b: MAR 28 1880 in IA
5. Maude Neeling b: NOV 12 1884 in Bancroft, Kossuth, IA
6. Nettie V. Neeling b: JAN 25 1888 in Bancroft, Kossuth, IA
7. Ruth Lucille Neeling b: JUL 06 1891 in Baltic, Minnehaha, SD

1850 Census: Sadsburyville Chester County, Pennsylvania: William Nelings (age 48, butcher, born Penn.), Ann Nelings (age 48, born Pen), George L. Nelings (age 19, Carpenter), Daniel T. Nelings (age 18, Plasterer), Sarah A. Nelings (age 16), Mary E. Nelings (age 14), William H. Nelings (age 10), James W. Nelings (age 6),  John H. Young (age 17, Butcher) and John Martin (age 21, laborer).

1860 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: Wm. Nelings (age 59, hotel keeper, born PA), Jane Nelings (age 59, born PA), George Nelings (age 30, Carpenter), Daniel Nelings (age 28, plasterer), Wm. W. Nelings (age 20, farmer), Sarah Nelings (age 26, teacher), Mary Nelings (age 24), James Nelings (age18, laborer) and Almira Nelings (age 24)

James W. Nelings, died Nov. 29, 1862, Farmersburg, of typhoid fever.

His mother Jane Nelings filed for a pension on Mar. 6, 1863

1850 Census: Sadsburyville Chester County, Pennsylvania: William Nelings (age 48, butcher, born Penn.), Ann Nelings (age 48, born Pen), George L. Nelings (age 19, Carpenter), Daniel T. Nelings (age 18, Plasterer), Sarah A. Nelings (age 16), Mary E. Nelings (age 14), William H. Nelings (age 10), James W. Nelings (age 6),  John H. Young (age 17, Butcher) and John Martin (age 21, laborer).1856 Iowa State Census;

1860 Census: Grand Meadow, Clayton County, Iowa: Wm. Nelings (age 59, hotel keeper, born PA), Jane Nelings (age 59, born PA), George Nelings (age 30, Carpenter), Daniel Nelings (age 28, plasterer), Wm. W. Nelings (age 20, farmer), Sarah Nelings (age 26, teacher), Mary Nelings (age 24), James Nelings (age18, laborer) and Almira Nelings (age 24)

He married Sarah E. Jack,  She was the daughter of David Jack and Jane Curry.

1870 Census: Military, Winneshiek County, Iowa: Wm. H. Neelings (age27, clerk in warehouse, born in Pennsylvania), Sarah E. Neelings (age 26, born Pennsylvania), and Henry E. Neelings (age 2).

1880 Census: Ossian Military Twp., Winneshiek County, Iowa: William Nelings (age 39, dealer in agriculture import, born Penn), wife Sarah E. Nelings (age 36, born Penn.), son Elzci H. Nelings (age 12),  and servant Bertha Olson (age 15).

H. E. Nelings married Katie Webster in 1888 in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

1885 List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, Living in Iowa: Wm. H. Nealing, Rank Sergeant, Company E, Present Post Office Address: Ossian

1900 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa; Wm H. Neilings (born July 1840, age 59, married 34 years, born Penn.) wife Sarah Neilings (born Oct. 1843, age 56, married 34 years, 2 children born, 0 still living, born Pennsylvania), daughter-in-law Kate Neilings (born May 1866, age 34, widowed, 0 children born).

1910 Census: Monona, Clayton County Iowa: William H. Neilings (age 69 married 1 time for 43 years, born Pennsylvania), wife Sarah E. Neilings (age 66, married 1 time for 43 years, 2 children born, 0 still living, born Pennsylvania).  Son-in-law Alexander Killen (age 53, married 1 time for 8 years) daughter-in-law Katherine Killen (age 43, married 2 times, currently for 8 years, 1 child born, 1 still living), grand daughter Hellen Killen (age 6). and niece Florence Jack (age 27).

1915 Census: Clayton County, Iowa: Wm Nelings, age 74, married, County Clayton, Town Monona, Occupation: Retired Merchant. Extent of Education: Common 12, , can read and write, Birth Place Pennsylvania.  Owns own farm or house, no encumbrance.  Value of farm or home $6,000. Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E. Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania.  Years in U.S. 74.  years in Iowa 63.

1920 Census: Cedar Falls Ward 4, Black Hawk County, Iowa: Alexander Killen (age 62), wife Katherine Killen (age 53), daughter Helen Killen (age 16), boarder William H. Niling (age 79),  boarder Sarah E. Niling (age 77), border Hans H. Hnaderson (age 25) and boarder Isabella Doy (age 49, widow).  Census was take Jan. 6 & 7, 1920.

William H. Nelings died Feb. 22, 1920 and is buried in Monona City Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa

Sarah E. Nelings died Aug. 23, 1933 and is buried in Monona City Cemetery, Clayton County, Iowa.

1850 Census Monona, Clayton county, Iowa: Phineas P. Olmnstead (age 31), Hannah  Olmnstead (age 35), Eunice Olmnstead (age 6), Irwin D. (age 4), Clara (age 2), Esther (age 0), Susan Gilbert (age 15), Bertha A. Cummings (age 11), Orfa M. Cummings (age 9), Timothy A. Olmnstead (age 24), Wilaby Welts (age 18).

1860 Census: Monona Clayton County, Iowa: Polly E. Olmstead (age 58, born Vermont, Farming). Allen Olmstead (age 32, born Vermont, farming), Clarissa M. Olmstead (age 24), Henry Bender (servant, age 23) and Liz M. Olmsted (age 1, born Iowa).

1870 Fond Du Lac, St. Louis, Minnesota:  Allen Olmstead (age 44, born Vermont, rail road clerk) (note in the margin it says Broadway/Bradley House -- The first word was not clear)

1875 Minnesota Territorial and State Census: Duluth Ward 2, St. Louis: T. A. Olmstead (age 48, born Vermont), Louisa A. Olmstead (age 48, born NY), Lizzie M. Olmstead (age 17, born Minn), Gertrude C. Olmsted (age 15, born Iowa), Lula H. Olmsted (age 8, born Iowa).

Names were extracted from "History of Palestine Lodge #79 Duluth, MN 1869-1895, February 23, 1895" by Suzanne Harris:  Timothy A. Olmstead, Palestine Lodge, Duluth 3-18-1878 and wasn't listed a demitted in 1895.  - Keytstone Lodge 1871 Secretary, 1877 Treasurer, 1885 Scribe.  He was a charter member and the  following is listed; Clayton 27, Iowa Chapter (would guess that was his previous lodge), Nov 13, 1895  demitted and 12-8-1899 died.

Recollections of Early Days in Duluth by Jerome E. Cooley, page 22 - T A Olmstead, who inspected the first cargo of wheat shipped into Duluth.

1880 Census: Duluth, Saint Louis, Minnesota: T. Allen Olmstead (age 53, wheat inspector, born Vermont), wife Louisa A. Olmsted (age 45), daughter Lizzie M. Olmsted (age 21, school teacher), daughter Gertrude O. Olmsted (age 19), and daughter H. Lulu Olmsted (age 14).

1885 Minnesota Territorial and State Census: Duluth, St. Louis: T. A. Olmstad, (age 58, born Vermont), Louisa Olmstead (age 50, born NY), Gertrude C. Olmstead (age 24, born Iowa), Hellen L. Olmstead (age 18, born Iowa).

T. Allen Olmstead  filed for a pension on Aug. 26, 1892 in Minnesota.

T. Allen Olmstead died Dec. 8, 1899. (St. Louis County MN Death Index 1870-1899, Cert. #551)

His widow Louise A. Olmstead filed for a pension on Jan. 15, 1900 in Minnesota.

Children of Timothy Allen Olmstead and Louisa Amelia Sawyer

Elizabeth Maud; b. Mar. 30, 1859
Gertrude Clara:, b. Oct. 4, 1860
Helen Louisa; b. June 17, 1866

St. Louis County, MN Marriage Index --O--

Book B, Page 17, Lizzie Maud Olmstead married Rueben C. Brophy on Dec. 28, 1881 in Duluth Minnesota
Book D, Page 108, Gertrude C. Olmsted married David A. Strickler on August 24, 1887, in Duluth, Minnesota
Book D, Page 427, Helen Louise Olmsted married William H. McMillan on Oct. 3, 1888 in Duluth, Minnesota

1850 Census: Pembroke, Genesee County, New York: Elisha Paine (age 54, farmer, born NH), Hannah Paine (age 45, born NH), Augustus L. Paine (age 12) and Daniel T. Paine (age 7)

1856 Iowa State Census: Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa: Elisha Payne (age 69, born NH, Farmer), Augustus Payne (age 18, born NY), Daniel Payne (age 13, born NY).  They had been in Iowa for 1/4 year  (Note:  there is an Elisha Payne buried in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery that died 1860 at age 67.).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa:  Augustus Payne (age 23, Laborer  - farmer, born New York) and Daniel Payne (age 19, laborer, born New York).  They were listed with a large family named Burnham.

Augustus Payne died Feb. 6, 1867 and is buried in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa

Note: There was also a D. T. Payne, died May 19, 1863, killed at Vicksburg, buried in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery..  I suspect this is his brother Daniel T. Payne.

1860 Census: Johnstown, Fulton County, New York: Hezekiah Port (age 47, born New York), Clarissa Port (age 42, born New York)., James C. Port (age 20, farm laborer, born New York), Nancy J. Port (age 15), William H. Port (age 12), William Port (age 79)

1870 Census: Elgin, Kane County, Illinois: Hezekiah Port, (age 57, glove maker, born New York), Clarissa Port (age 51, born New York), and James C. Port (age 28, carpenter, born New York).  Also in the household was Amos Amy (age 30, day laborer), Mary Amy (age 28) and Wm. Amy (age 8).

He filed for a pension in Illinois on Aug. 25, 1891.

1900 Census Elgin City, Kane County, Illinois: Mrs. Gerussa Port (born July 1817, age 82, widowed, 4 children born 2 still living, born New York), son James C. Port, (Born July 1840, age 59, divorced, born New York).

James C. Port died July 5, 1909 and is buried in Elgin City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Blvd., Elgin,  Kane County, Illinois.  (Note Also known as Bluff City Blvd. Cemetery).

1850 Census: Medina, Medina County, Ohio: William Reed (age 30, miller, born NY), Pamelia Reed (age 30, born NY), Charles H. Reed (age 4, born Ohio).

1856 Iowa State Census: Highland, Clayton county, Iowa: William Reed (age 36, born New York, farmer), Pamelia Reed (age 35, born New York), Charles Reed (age 10, born Ohio), Lura Reed (age 4, born Iowa), Orville R. Parge (age 25, born Vermont, Carpenter).  The family had been in the state of Iowa for 5 years.

Charles H. Reed died Apr. 11, 1863 and is buried in Corinth National Cemetery, Plot B, 3243, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi

His mother Pamelia Reed filed for a pension on Jan. 29, 18??

Note: he is buried in Corinth National Cemetery, but there might be a memorial stone in Giard Cemetery, Farmersburg Township, Clayton County, Iowa.  The cemetery records show this:

Charles Reed, b. 1846, d. 4/11/1863, age 17 y. in service to his country Jackson, Tennessee
Pamelia Reed, d. 12/2/1892, 72 y. 3m 28 d, wife of Wm, inscription "She done what she could" other names unreadable
Willeroy Reed, d. 11/10/1849 age 6 months, child of William and Pamelia Reed (I wonder if this date is right.  From the 1850 and  1856 census, it does not appear that they were in Iowa until about 1851. ejj)
William Reed, d. 4/2/1887 age 67, same stone as Charles, Willeroy and Pamelia

Frederick W. Reinke (Co. E, 27th Iowa) filed for a pension in Illinois.  The year looks like 1887.

He filed for a pension on Sept. 11, 1890 in Iowa.

1850 census Jefferson, Elkhart County, Indiana:  James Riley (age 29, Laborer, born Ohio), Nancy Riley (age 20, born Ohio) and Albert F. (age 1, born Indiana).  They were living with a family named Randall.  Any relation to Nancy? 

1860 Census in Monona, Clayton County, Iowa:  James Riley (age 39), Nancy (age 31), Albert (age 12), May (age 9) and Elizabeth (age 4). 

1870 census in Monona, Clayton County, Iowa:  James Riley (age 49), Nancy (age 40), Nettie (age 19), Libbie (age 15) and Nellie (age 3). 

1880 Census in Monona, Clayton County, Iowa:  J. M. Riley (age 59), Wife Nancy A. (age 51) and daughter Nellie B. (age 13).  

James M. Riley died in 1880 and is buried at  Monona Cemetery, Monona, Clayton County, Iowa.

Widow Nancy A Riley filed for a pension on April 9, 1880. .

1870 Census: Scott, Fayette County, Iowa: Fredk Morehouse (ge 42), Jacob Smith (age 60), Joel Roe (age 36, farmer, born Ohio), Julia Roe (age 31, born Michigan), Josiah Roe (age 8, born Iowa), Jenna Roe (age 3, born Iowa), Ross U. Roe (age 1, born Ioaw)

1880 Census: Wheeling, Livingston, Missouri: Joel Roe (age 50, farmer, born Ohio), wife Juliann Roe (age 43, born Michigan), daughter Eugenia Roe (age 13, born Iowa), son Lawson E. Roe (age 9, born Iowa), son Joel P. Roe (age 7, born Iowa), daughter Sarah Roe (age 5, born Iowa), daughter Susan Roe (age 3, born MO), and daughter Julia Roe (age 2 m., born Mar. in  Mo.

1890 Veterans Census: Wheeling, Livingston County, Missouri: Joel R. Roe, Private, Co. E, 27th Iowa Inf.  Enlisted Aug. 7, 1862, Discharged Aug. 8, 1865, Service 3 years and 1 day.  Post Office Address: Wheeling, Livingston, MO.  Disability Incurred:  Injries in feet & Head 7 Back.  Inflammation of spinal cord and brain. wounded in right leg. Remarks: Incurred in U. S. Service.

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Leavenworth, Kansas, Western Branch: Joel R. Roe: MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Each Enlistment; Aug. 7, 1863, Garnavillo, IA, Rank P, Company and Regiment: E, 27th Ia. Inf. Time and Place of Discharge; Aug. 8, 1865, Clinton, Iowa. Cause of Discharge: Ex. of Serv. Kind and Degree of Disability: Rheumatism, When and Where Contracted: Sept. 1863, Little Rock Ark.  DOMESTIC  HISTORY: Where born: Ohio, Age 69, Height: 5'6", complexion fiar, blue eyes, brown hair, can read and write, Religion: P, Occupation Farmer, Residence Subsequent to Discharge: Brookfield, MO., widowed. Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Ross Roe, Meadville, Linn County, MO.  HOME HISTORY: Rate of Pension $10.00, $12.00.  Date of Admission: Feb. 27, 1902, W. B.  Date of Death: Sept. 6, 1906. Cause of Death Heart Disease. GENERAL REMARKS:  Pension Certificate: 325,526. Location of Grave and Remarks: Died at Wheeling, Mo. Sept. 6, 1906.

Joel R. Roe died Sept. 6, 1906.    He is buried in Wheeling Cemetery, Livingston County, Missouri.

1850 Census: Boardman, Clayton County, Iowa: William Scarf (age 25, farmer born England), Joice Scarf (age 29, born Ireland), Robert H. Scarf (age 4, born NY), William J Scarf (age 2, born NY), James H. Scarf (age 1, born Iowa) and George R. Scarf (age 1/12, born Iowa)

1870 Census: Fremont, Buchanan County, Iowa: John Cook (age 21), Charlotte Cook (age 49), Nellie Cook (age 18).

Robert Scarf married Nellie Cook on March 15, 1873 in Mitchell County, Iowa.  MITCHELL COUNTY, IOWA, MARRIAGE RECORDS

1880 Census: Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota: Robert H. Scarf (age 34, Druggist, born NY), wife Hellen M. Scarf (age 27, born New York), daughter Zilla Scarf (age 6, born Iowa), son Henry Scarf (age 2, born Minnesota), son Ralph H. Scarf (age 7/12, born Oct. in Minnesota), brother George B. Scarf (age 30, druggist, born Kentucky)

1890 Veteran's Census: Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota: Robert Scarf, Priv. Co. E. 27th Iowa Inf. Enlisted Aug. 13, 1862. Discharge May 30, 1863. Post Office Address: Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota: Disability Incurred: Chronic Diarrhea. Remarks: Unable to perform jobs.

1900 Census: Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minnesota: Robert Scarf (born Aug. 1846, age 53, married 27 years, born Vermont, father born Ireland, mother born England, drug store merchant), wife Nelly Scarf (born Aug. 1852, age 47, married 27 years, 5 children born, 4 still living, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York), son Henry Scarf (born July 1888, age 21, born Minnesota), son Ralph Scarf (born June 1880, age 29, born Minnesota), son Robert Scarf (born Nov. 1889, age 10, born Minnesota) and son Joice Scarf (born Nov. 1892, age 7, born Minnesota), mother Sharlot Cook (born Oct. 1820, age 79, widowed, 4 children born, 3 still living, born New York),  (NOTE: Sharlot Cook is identified as mother, but based on where she was born, I would think it more likely, she was his mother-in-law--I found marriage record for Robert Scarf and Nellie Cook in Mitchell County, Iowa.  I also found census records in 1870 showing Nellie Cook with mother Charlotte Cook.)

Robert H. Scarf died Oct. 13, 1906 and is buried in Old Woodlawn Cemetery, Block A, Lot 114, Space 3, Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota

His widow Nellie Scarf filed for a pension on Nov. 19, 1906.

Nellie M. Scarf died July 31, 1922 and is buried in Old Woodlawn Cemetery, Block A, Lot 114, Space 2, Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota.

Philip Schaller married Emeline Lucretia Knight on Oct. 10, 1865.  She was born Nov. 27, 1843

1870 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton county, Iowa: Jonathan Knight (age 60, farmer, born Mass.), Elizabeth Knight (age 53, born New York), Delaven J. Knight (age 16, born New York), Franklin B. Knight (age 8, born Iowa), Philip Schaller (age 30, born Frane, Fire Insurance Agent), Emeline Schaller (age 26, born New York), Louisa S. Schaller (age 3, born Iowa), and Elizabeth Schaller (age 1, born Iowa).

1880 Census: Jackson, Sac County, Iowa: Phil Schuller (age 42, treasurer of county, born Germany), wife Emeline Schuller (age 36), daughter Louisa S. Schuller (age 13), Eugenie E. Schuller (age 11), mother-in-law Elizabeth Knight (age 61, widowed)

1885 Iowa State Census: Jackson Sac County, Iowa: Philip Schaller (age 47), Emeline Schaller (age 41), Louisa S. Schaller (age 18), Eugenie E. Schaller (age 16), and Mary Livingston (age 30).

1900 Census: Sac City, Sac County, Iowa: Phil Schaller (born Jan 1838, born Germany, immigrated 1859, in US 46 years, Naturalized, Real Estate and Loans.) and Servant Alex McCollum (age 59).

1910 Census: Jackson, Sac County, Iowa: Phil Schaller (age 72, married 10 years, born Germany, immigrated in 1854), wife Catherine Schaller (age 62, married 10 years, born Germany).

Emeline Lucretia (Knight) Schaller died in 1899 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa.

Philip Schaller died either July 21, 1911 or June 21, 1912 and is buried in  Oakland Cemetery, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa Lot 18  Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War say July 21, 1911.  His biography says he died Jun 21, 1912.

His widow Catharine Schaller filed for a pension on Dec. 15, 1916.

1890 Veterans Census: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Charles H. Schultz, Private, Co. E, 27th Iowa Ins. Enlisted Aug. 22, 1862, discharged Aug. 8, 1865, Service 2 years, 11 months, 14 days, Post Office Address: 157 Charles St., St. Paul, Minn.

1900 Census: St. Paul Ward 8, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Charles H. Schulz (born Dec. 1843, age 56, married 34 years, born Germany, immigrated 1855, been in US 45 years, traveling salesman), wife Mary E Schultz (born Sept. 1847, age 52, married 34 years, born Indiana)

1910 Census: St. Paul Ward 8, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Charles Schultz (age 66, married 1 time for 43 years, born Germany, immigrated 1858, traveling salesman - milliner), wife Mary e. Schultz (age 61, married 43 years, 0 children born, born Indiana).

Charles Schultz died in 1919 and is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, 2600 Hennepin Ave. S. Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

His widow Mary E. Schultz filed for a pension on July 18, 1919 in Minnesota

1870 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Edgar J. Selleg (age 41, farmer, born NY), Matilda Selleg (age 43, born Vt.), Effie E. Selleg (age 4), Geo. N. Selleg (age 1) and Claus Elkas (age 20, farm laborer, born Germany).

Edgar J. Selleg died June 26, 1879 and is buried in Giard Cemetery, Farmersburg Township, Clayton County, Iowa.

From the Girard Cemetery Records, it appears that Edgar J. Selleg was previously married to Mary E.  Other records in the cemetery have this information: Willie J. Selleg (son of E. J. and Mary E. Sellege) died 9/31/1856.   Mary E. Selleg (wife of E.J. Selleg) and Ida May Selleg (infant daughter of E. J. and Mary E. Selleg) both died on May 4, 1858  (Note there is another cemetery listing that lists a date of death of 9/3/1862 for Ida May Selleg)..

1880 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa: Matilda Selleg (age 53, widowed, born Canada), daughter Etta E. Selleg (age 14), son George N Selleg (age 11), 

His widow Matilda Selleg filed for a pension on Oct. 20, 1882.

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: John Shaw (age 47, farmer, born Penn.), Martha Shaw (age 38, born Penn.), Charles Shaw (age 20, born Penn), Rachael Shaw (age 15, born Wis.), James Shaw (age 13, born Wisc.), George Shaw (age 11, born Wisc.), Sarah Shaw (age 9, born Iowa), M. A. Shaw (age 6, born Iowa), and Louisa Grace (domestic, age 15)

He filed for a pension on Aug. 6, 1883 in Iowa.

His father John Shaw filed for a pension on Jan. 18, 1890 in South Dakota.  In addition to his service with Co. E, 12 and 27th Iowa,  the pension index also showed service with Co. C. 13 U. S. Inf.

He filed for a pension on Apr. 23, 1879.

1870 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa: Joseph Shaw (age 36, farmer, born Pennsylvania), Ellen Shaw (age 36, born Pennsylvania), Lamonte Shaw (age 2, born Iowa).

1880 Census: Wilson, Osceola County, Iowa; Joseph Shaw (age 46, farmer, born Penn.), Ellen Shaw (age 46, born Penn), Lamonte Shaw (age 12).

1885 List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, Living In Iowa: Under 27th Iowa: Joseph K. Shaw, Private, Co. E, Present Post Office: Sibley (Note Osceola County)

1885 Iowa State Census: Wilson, Osceola County, Iowa:  Joseph K. Shaw, (Township 100, Range 41, Section 18, S. E., age 50, farmer, born Penn.), Ellen A. Shaw (age 50, born Penn.), Lamont Shaw (age 16, born Clayton County, Iowa.).

1895 Iowa State Census, Wilson, Osceola County, Iowa: Joseph K. Shaw (age 61, born Pennsylvania)

1900 Census: Bigelow, Nobles, Minnesota: Joseph K. Shaw (Born Dec. 1833, age 66, married 37 years, born Penn., Pensioner), Ellen Shaw (born March 1834, age 65, married 37 years, 1 child born, 1 still living).

June 7, 1905 Minnesota Territorial and State Census Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota:  Joseph K. Shaw (age 71, born Pennsylvania, period of Residence: 8 years and 6 months - state and county, farmer), Ellen A. Shaw (age 70, born Penn. period of residence: 8 years and 6 months.), Lamont R. Shaw (age 37, born Iowa, Period of Residence 1 year, 6 months, teacher).

1910 Census: Bigelow Ward 1, Nobles County, Minnesota: Joseph K. Shaw (age 75, married 1 time for 46 years, born Pennsylvania) and wife Elin A. Shaw (age 75, married 1 time for 46 years, 1 child born, 1 still living, born Pennsylvania),

There is a Joseph K. Shaw in the Minnesota Death Index with a date of death of Dec. 8, 1917, but it was in Hennepin county.  I am not sure it is the correct one.

1870 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa: Jacob Smith (age 30, farmer), Catherine Smith (age 260, Ann Smith (age 2), and Fred Smth (age 5/12)

1880 Census; Monona, Clayton County, Iowa:  Jacob Smith (age 41, farmer, born Württemberg), wife Catherine Smith (age 34), daughter Anna Smith (age 12), son Fred Smith (age 10), son Carl Smith (age 8), daughter Etta Smith (age 5), daughter Amy Smith (age 3), and daughter Sarah Smith (age 10/12)

1885 Iowa State Census, Monona, Clayton County, Iowa; Jacob Smith (Township 95, Range 5, Section 35, S E N W, age 47, farmer ), Catharine Smith (age 39), Anna Smith (age 17), Fritz Smith (age 15), Carl Smith (age 13), Etta Smith (age 10), Emma Smith (age 7), Cora Smith (age 4), and Rachel Smith (age 0)

1900 Census: Washington, Chickasaw County, Iowa: Jacob Smith (born Nov. 1838, age 61, married 33 years, born Germany, immigrated 1857, in US 43 years, naturalized, Gen. Mdse), wife Catherine Smith (born Oct, 1845, age 54, married 33 years, 8 children born, 7 still living.), son Fred Smith (born Jan. 1870, age 30, born Iowa, partner to head), daughter Etta Smith (born Aug. 1874, age 25, born Iowa, Clerk in store), daughter Cora Smith (born Oct. 1881, age 18, born Iowa, clerk Gen. Mdse ), Gertrude Smith (born Aug, 1884, age 15, born Iowa, in school), and sister Christina Smith (born May 1849, age 55, born Germany, immigrated 1857 )

1910 Census: Henrietta, Lorain County, Ohio:   Jacob Smith (age 71, married 1 time, born Germany,  immigrated 1857, naturalized, own farm)., wife Catherine Smith, (age 64, married 1 time for 43 years, 8 children born, 6 still living, born Germany, immigrated 1865), daughter Etta Smith (age 35, born Iowa, clerk - store), and sister Christina Smith, (age 64, born Germany, immigrated 1857).

1920 Census: Camden, Lorain County, Ohio: Jacob Smith, (age 81, born Germany, immigrated 1857, naturalized) wife Catherine Smith (age 74, born Germany, immigrated 1853, naturalized in 1866) daughter Cora Wildman (age 37, widowed, born Iowa, Postmistress County Office), granddaughter Myrtle Wildman (age 8, born Ohio), and Sister Christina Smith (age 74, immigrated 1857).

Jacob Smith died April 6, 1921 and is buried in Camden Cemetery, Kipton, Lorain County, Ohio Lot C, Section 19, Grave 2 (between SR 511 and Gifford Road)

His widow Catherine Smith filed for a pension on Apr. 20, 1921 in Ohio.

Catherine Smith died in 1928 and is also buried in Camden Cemetery, Kipton, Lorain County, Ohio.

Name: Smith, Jonathan, Residence: Section 14, Business: Farmer, Nativity: Essex Co., New York, Came to State: 1850, Post Ofice.Van Meter.  source: Madison County, Iowa. A. T. Andreas' Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa., published in 1875.

1880 Census: Jefferson, Madison County, Iowa: Jonathan Smith (age 42, born New York), wife Nancy Smith (age 34, born Ohio), Lula Smith (age 12), son Ruben Smith (age 10), daughter Lily B. Smith (age 8),son Alester Smith (age 6), daughter Cora Smith (age 3) and daughter Mary E. Smith (born Dec, age 5/12).

1885 Iowa State Census: Jefferson, Madison county, Iowa; Jonathan Smith (Township 77, Range 27, Section 23, S W S E 1/4/, age 49, Farmer, born New York), Nancy Smith (age 38), Luella Smith (age 16, born Madison County, Iowa), Reuben Smith (age 14, born Madison County, Iowa), Lillie Smith (age 12, born Madison County, Iowa) and Albert (age 10, born Madison County, Iowa) Cora Smith (age 7, born Madison county, Iowa).

1900 Census, Jefferson, Madison county, Iowa: Jonathan Smith (Born Dec. 1834, age 65 married 32 years, born NY), wife Nancy Smith (born May 1847, age 53, married 32 years, 6 children born, 4 still living), Daughter Luetta Short, (born June 1868, age 31, married 4 years, 4 children born, 3 still living) Grandson (Cecil A. Short (born Apr. 1896, age 4), granddaughter Ethel  M. Short (born Aug. 1898, age 1) and grandson Carl C. Short (born Mar. 1900, age 9/12).

Jonathan Smith died Dec. 26,1905 and is buried in Van Meter Cemetery, Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa.

His widow Nancy M. Smith filed for a pension on Jan 13, 1906 in Iowa.

Nancy M. Smith is also buried in Van Meter Cemetery.

1856 Iowa State Census: Jefferson, Clayton County, Iowa: Bridget Storck (age 45), Gerhardt Storck (age 20, Casper  (18), Elizabeth Storck (age 15), George Storck (age 18), and Philipp Storck (age 9).  They had been in Iowa for 8 years.

1860 Census: Jefferson, Clayton County, Iowa: Geerheart Storck (age 25), B. Storck (female, age 50), Charles Storck (age 22), George Storck (age 20).

1870 Census: Madison, Madison County, Iowa: George Storck (age 26, farmer, born Baden), Henrietta Storck (age 21, born Prussia).

1880 Census: Madison, Madison County, Iowa: George Storck (age 36, farmer, born Germany), wife Henrietta Storck (age 30, born Germany), daughter Augusta Storck (age 8), daughter Lucy Storck (age 7), son Richard Storck (age 4) and son Arthur Storck (age 2).

1900 Census Earlham Town, Madison County, Iowa: George Storck (born June 1843, age 56, married 30 years, born Germany, immigrated 1848, in US 52 years, farmer), wife Henrietta Storck (born Apr. 1849, age 51, married 30 years, 9 children born, 8 still living, born Germany, immigrated 1859, in US 41 years), daughter Augusta Storck (born June 1871, age 28), daughter Lucy Storck (born Apr. 1873, age 27), son Richard C. Storck (born July 1875, age 24), son Arthur H. Storck (born Feb. 1878, age 22)., son Earnest A. Storck (born Dec. 1880, age 19), daughter Fernanda C. Storck (born Oct. 1886, age 13), son Paul G. Storck (born Jan. 1889, age 11), and son Walter H. Storck (born July 1891, age 8).

1910 Census, Madison, Madison County, Iowa: George Storck (age 66, married 1 time for 39 years, born Germany, immigrated 1848, naturalized, general farm), wife Henrietta Storck (age 61, married 1 time for 39 years, 9 children born, 8 still living, born Germany, ), daughter Augusta Storck (age 38, born Iowa), daughter Lucy Storck (age 37), son Arthur H. Storck (age 32), daughter Fernanda Storck (age 24), son Paul C. Storck (age 21) and son Walter Storck (age 18).

1915 Iowa State Census: Madison, Madison County, Iowa: George Storck (age 71, County, Madison. P. O. Earlham, Township Madison, Occupation Farmer. Total earnings for 1914 from Occupation: 1800.  Extent of Education Common 1, can read and write. Birthplace; Germany. Owns own home or farm.  Encumbrance on farm or home $9000, value of farm or home 60000. Military Service: Civil War, Infantry, State Iowa, Regiment 27, Company E. Church Affiliation German Lutheran.  Father's birth place: Germany.  Mother's Birthplace: Germany. Years in US 48.  Years in Iowa 48.  Naturalized.

1850 Census: Addison, Washington, Wisconsin: Charles Stratton (age 28, farmer, born NY), Hannah Stratton (age 18, born NY), and Melissa Stratton (age 5/12, born Wisconsin)

1860 Census: Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa: Charles Stratton (age 38), Hannah Stratton (age 27), Melissa Stratton (age 10), James Stratton (age 8), Mary Stratton (age 6), Charles Stratton (age 4), Daniel Stratton (age 1) and David Foot, (age 17).

1870 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa:  Charles Stratton (age 48), Hannah Stratton (age 38), Melissa Stratton (age 20), James Stratton (age 19), Mary Stratton (age 16), Charles Stratton (age 14), Daniel Stratton (age 11), Carrie Stratton (age 5), Andy Stratton (age 2), Rachael VanAuken (age 71) and Thomas Spencer (farm laborer, age 38).

1880 Census: Monona, Clayton county, Iowa:  Chas. Stratton (age 58), wife Hannah Stratton (age 47), daughter Mary Stratton (age 25, born Wisconsin), son C. A. Stratton (age 24, born Iowa), son D. E. Stratton (age 21, born Iowa), daughter Carey Stratton (age 14, born Iowa),  son A. G. Stratton (age 12, born Iowa), daughter Maude I. Stratton (age 9, born Iowa).

1885 Iowa State Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa: Charles Stratton (Township 95, Range 5, Section 36, S 1/2 NE, age 63, farmer), Hannah Stratton (age 52), David E. Stratton (age 24), Carrie A. Stratton (age 19), Andrew G. Stratton (age 16) and Maud I. Stratton (age 14).

1900 Census: Monona, Clayton County, Iowa; Chas. Stratton (born Apr. 1822, age 78, married 51 years, born New York, Captilist), wife Hannah Stratton (born July 1833, age 66, married 51 years, 12 children born, 6 still living, born new York), son Andrew G. Stratton (born Nov. 1870, age 29, born Iowa).

Charles Stratton died June 20, 1908 (per the pension index card and Find a Grave records).  He is buried in Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery, Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa.

His widow Hannah Stratton filed for a pension on July 3, 1908 in Iowa.

Hannah (VanAuken) Stratton (born July 27, 1832), died Jan. 5, 1912 and is buried in Storm Lake Cemetery, Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa.

Street(s), Calvin - He was born March 12, 1826 in Ohio.  He was the son of John Streets (Apr 1800- Feb 1865) and Ferby Houston (25 Dec 1803/1804- 25 Jul 1873)  John Streets and Ferby Houston were married July 11, 1822 in Licking Co., Ohio. They are buried in Streets Cemetery, Farmers Creek, Jackson Co., Iowa.

Calvin Streets married first Susan Sloper on Nov. 24, 1850 in Scott County, Iowa.  (I believe she was the daughter of Samuel and Huldah Sloper.   It appears from an online obituary that Huldah Sloper (wife of Samuel Sloper) died in 1846 from Typhus fever. . Samuel Sloper died June 28, 1849 from Cholera in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa (obituary is also online).  Additional information on the Scott County website, "The first settler in the territory now comprising Sheridan Township was a Samuel Sloper, who settled on section 28, in 1840.  He was followed by Lyman Osborn, in 1841, who located on section 29."  So it appears that the Slopers and Osborn's were close neighbors which probably explains why Susan Sloper and siblings were living with them in 1850.)

1850 Census: District 4, Scott County, Iowa; Lyman Osborn (age 37), Lucretia Osborn (age 35), Sylvester Osborn (age 13), Irena Osborn (age 12), Lois Osborn (age 10), Huldah Osborn (age 9), Frederick Osborn (age 7), Josiah Osborn (age 5), Eli Osborn (age 3), Ellen Osborn (age 1), Susan Sloper (age 19), Irena Sloper (age 18), Jackson Sloper (age 21, farmer) Abner Sloper (age 22, farmer) and Calvin Street (age 22, farmer).

1856 Iowa State Census: Pierce, Jones County, Iowa: Calvin Streets (age 27, farmer, born Ohio, had been in the state of Iowa 7 years.), Susan Streets (age 25, had been in the state of Iowa 18 years), Elan Streets (age 5), Hulda Streets 9age 3), Willard Streets 9age 2) and Tolbert Streets (age 0).

1870 Census: Cedar, Wilson County, Kansas: C. Streets (age 42, farmer, born Ohio), Susan Streets (age 40, born Ohio), Willard Streets (age 17, works on farm, born Iowa), T. Streets (age 14, works on farm, born Iowa), F. J. Streets (age 10, born Iowa), D Streets (age 4, born Iowa), I Streets (male, age 2, born Iowa)

Susan Sloper Streets died Dec. 30, 1871.  She is buried in Hatler Cemetery, Wilson County, Kansas.

Calvin Streets married 2nd Melissa Stigenwalt on 11 Dec 1872 in Cedar Township, Wilson Co., Kansas.  (Note, from posted family trees, it appears that her maiden name was Black.  She was previously married to George Stigenwalt).

1875 Kansas State Census: Cedar Wilson County, Kansas: Calvin Streets (age 48, born Ohio, farmer, from Iowa to Kansas), Millissa Streets (dge 34), Tolbert Streets (age 18), F. J. Streets (female, age 13), D. Streets (female, age 9), A. Stiginwalt (male, age 9), Ira Streets (age 7), A. Streets (male, age 4).

1880 Census: Cedar, Wilson County, Kansas: Calvin Streets, (age 53, farmer, born Ohio), wife Malissa Streets (age 40, born Ohio), son Willard Streets (age 25, born Iowa), son Tolbert Streets (age 28, born Iowa), daughter Ferbie J. Streets (age 18), born Iowa) daughter Delia Streets (age 14, born Iowa), daughter Abagail Streets (age 9, born Kansas), son Charly Streets (age 4, born Kansas) and son Amos Streets (age 2, born Kansas

Calvin Streets died July 4, 1892 and is buried in Hatler Cemetery, Wilson County, Kansas

His widow Melissa Street filed for a pension On April 11, 1899(?) in Kansas.

National Archives, The National Archives.

Children of Calvin Streets and Susan Sloper:

Children	Sex	Birth
Ellen Streets	F	20 May 1850 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Hulda Streets	F	19 Jul 1852 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Willard Streets	M	23 May 1854 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Tolbert Streets	M	18 Sep 1855 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Ferby Streets	F	1862 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Adelia Elizabeth Streets	F	25 May 1865 in Altoona, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Ira Streets	M	15 Jan 1869 in Iron Hill, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Susan Abigail Streets	F	1870 in Cedar Township, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Calvin Streets	M	1871 in Wilson, [county], Kansas, USA

Children of Calvin Streets and Melissa Stigenwalt

Children	Sex	Birth
Charles A Streets	M	1875 in Cedar Township, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Ernest Pearl Streets	M	12 Oct 1878 in Altoona, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Luther Amos Streets	M	2 Apr 1881 in Altoona, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Nora Belle Streets	F	11 Sep 1883 in Altoona, Wilson, Kansas, USA

Melissa (Stigenwalt) Streets (born Feb. 14, 1844) died Mar. 21, 1928.

1880 Census; Iowa Hospital for the Insane, Washington, Buchanan County, Iowa; H. Thalenhorst, age 45, single, born Germany)

1900 Census: Iowa Hospital for Insane, Page County, Iowa:  Henry Thalenhorst (age 48, single, born Prussia).

A pension was filed for him on Aug. 8, 1901 in Iowa, by Guardian

1910 Census: Center, Henry County, Iowa; Mt. Pleasant State Hospital for Insane: Henry Thalenhorst, inmate, age 77, single, born Prussia)

Henry County, Iowa State Hospital Deaths, Abstracted from Henry Co. Death Records Book 3: Henry Thalenhorst, age 78 years, single, laborer, born Prussia, died August 10, 1911, buried Wapello, Iowa on August 12, 1911.

Henry C. Thalenhorst (born Jan. 16, 1833) is buried in Wapello Cemetery, Lot 20,  Louisa County, Iowa.

June 24, 1885 List of Civil War Veteran in Kossuth County, Iowa: Paul Tromblee, Co. E, 27th Iowa

He is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa

His widow Nancy C. Tromblee filed for a pension.  the date is very unclear. Looks like it could be Mar. 9, 19??

1870 Census: Mendon, Clayton county, Iowa; Arza Tyler (age 30, born New York), Sarah Tyler (age 25, born New York), Maud Tyler (age 5, born Iowa) and Henry Tyler (age 9/12, born Iowa)

1880 Census: Clayton, Clayton county, Iowa; Arza Tyler, age 40, farmer, born New York), wife Sarah Tyler (age 38, born New York)

1885 Iowa State Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Arsa H. Tyler (Township 94, Range 4, Section 13, NE NE, age 44, tenant), Sarah H. Tyler (age 41, born New York), Edward Tyler (age 11), Mary Tyler (age 9), Grace Tyler (age 7), and Ralph Tyler (age 5).  The children were all born in Clayton County, Iowa.

1885 List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, Living in Iowa: Under 27th Iowa: A. H. Tyler, Private, Co. E, Post Office: National.

He file for a pension on July 29, 1890 in Iowa.

Arza Tyler died Nov. 23, 1892 and is buried in National/Farmersburg Cemetery, Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa

Children of Arza Harrison Tyler and Sarah Hunt Dennis:

Elm Island Grange was organized at the Union school, March 6, 1874, with the following-named members: W. H. Austin, E. J. Morse, Charles Watson, T. J. and Mary Peck, S. Uhrig, William E. Tyler, R. G. Hackett, G. H. and Orilla E. Wilcox, O. F. and Malinda Foote, Ira and Mary A. Wilson, S. W. and Hattie Wilson, George H. and Mary E. Wilcox, J. A. and Mary Mattick, William Lehrich, E. N. and Mary A. Adams, Ira Wilson, Walter and Sarah Miller, James H. and H. M. Sweeting.  1890 History of Hall County, Chapter XXV

The advisory committee of the Hall County Association, appointed at organization in November, 1874, comprised William Stolley, W; H. Platt, Henry Garn, Claus Stoltenburg, James Jackson, Squire Lamb, E. C. Walker, S. M. Walker, G. G. Warner, D. O. Grice, N. S. Dempster, W. W. Mitchell, H. Newton, Henry Streator, J. H. Leonard Varney, George J. Spencer, W. E. Tyler, G. H. Wilcox, W. H. Austin, O, H. Taylor, Martin Skinner, F. E. Smith, D. E. Smith, W. J. Burger, James M. Ply, Theodore Sherzburg, A. J. Leckenby, L. E. Frink, Z. B. Partridge, J. C. Moore, H. Bliss, J. A. Williams, Thomas J. Peck, C. L. Alford, E. A. Edwards, Edward Searson, E. Harris, Martin Ennis, Thomas Francis, R. H. Newcomb, James McCleary, Henry Bonson, M. M. Foote, John H. Powers and B.F. Odell. The appointments were made in the order of school districts, or from No. 1 to No. 47 inclusive. 1890 History of Hall County, Chapter XXV

1850 Census: Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan; William Tilor (age 33, farmer, born NY), Charlotte (age 26, born NY), Elizabeth Tilor (age 10, born NY), Juliann Tilor (age 9, born New York,), William Tilor (age 6, born Michigan) and Malinda Tilor (age 3, born Michigan

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Wm. Tyler (age 46, born New York), C. M. Tyler (age 40, born New York), Eliza Tyler (age 19, born New York), Julia Tyler (age 15, born New York), Wm Tyler (age 15, born New York), Casius Tyler (age 8, born New York), Welthy Tyler (female, age 6, born New York), Rosaline Tyler (age 2).

1880 Census, Martinsville, Hall County, Nebraska: William Tyler (age 63, farmer, born Vermont), Scharlott Tyler (age 56, born New York), daughter Julia Tyler (age 37, born New York), daughter Rosa Tyler (age 22, born Iowa) and mother-in-law Elsie Nichols (age 80, born Canada).

William E. Tyler filed for a pension on Aug. 15, 1881 in Nebraska  (334,851)

1890 Veterans Census: Doriphan, Hall County, Nebraska: William E. Tyler, Private, Co. E, 27th Ia Inf. Enlisted Nan 25, 1864, discharged Jan. 25, 1865.  Service Length: 11 months, 25 days.  Post Office: Doriphan, NE.

There is a conflict in his date of death. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War have a date of death of Nov. 13, 1897.  The Hall County, Nebraska website has a date of Jan 1, 1897.  His Widow Scharlotte (Charlotte) filed for a pension on December 16, 1897, so either of the dates could be correct.  I have no way of determining which one is right (I would lean towards the Nov. 13, 1897 simply because most of the widows filed for a pension within a month or so of the soldier's death)..  He is buried in  Cedar View Cemetery, Doniphan, Hall County, Nebraska, Lot 69, Section 18

Charlotte M. Tyler (born March 30, 1823), died Aug. 18, 1899 and is also buried in  Cedar View Cemetery, Doniphan, Hall County, Nebraska

1850 Census: Potter, Yates County, New York: Isaac Van Zant (age 34, farmer), Rachael Van Zant (age 33), Eleanor Van Zant (age 13), and Samuel Van Zant (age 7)

1870 Census, Troy, Geauga County, Ohio: Samuel Van Zant (age 27, farmer, born New New York), Lida Van Zant (age 24), Rachel Van Zant (age 52, born New Jersey) and Isaac Van Zant (age 53, born New York)

1880 Census: Troy, Geauga County, Ohio: Samuel M. Van Zandt (age 37, farmer, born New York,), wife, Lida M. Van Zandt (age 34, born Ohio)

1900 Census: Troy, Geauga County, Ohio: Samuel Van Zant (born Aug. 1842, married 30 years years, born New York), wife Eliza Van Zant (born Sept. 1845, age 54, married 30 years, 0 children born, born Ohio) mother Rachel Van Zant (born Apr. 1818, age 81, Widowed, 1 child born, 1 still living, born New Jersey) (indexed as Vangant)

He died Feb. 2. 1909 and is buried in Troy Township Cemetery, Lot 41, Grave 4, US Route 422, Troy, Geauga County, Ohio

His widow Eliza Van Zandt filed for a pension on Mar. 9, 1909. in Ohio

1850 Census: Mendon, Clayton County, Iowa: Lester Wallace (age 41, born Canada), Cynthia Wallace (age 43), Dexolancy Wallace (female, age 15), Laura L. Wallace (age 13),  Polly L. Wallace (age 10), Hiram Wallace (age 7), and Minerva T. Wallace (age 3). (all children born in New York).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Lester Wallace (age 51,farmer,  born Canada), Cynthia Wallace (age 51, born Canada), Daniel Wallace (age 21, farmer, born New York), Polly Wallace (age 19, born New York), Hiram Wallace (age 17, born New York), June Wallace (age 13, born New York) and Marian Wallace (age 1, born Iowa).

1880 Census: Graham Lake, Nobles County, Minnesota: Hiram L. Wallace (age 34, farmer, born New York), wife Clara Wallace (age 29, born Ohio), daughter Mary Wallace (age 10, born Iowa), son James Wallace (age 7, born Minnesota), daughter Gertrude (age 4, born Minnesota) and father Lester Wallace, (age 72, widowed, born Canada)

Hiram Wallace filed for a pension on July 21, 1891 in Minnesota.

1900 Census: District 25, Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington: Hiram L. Wallace (born Jan. 1843, age 57, carpenter, married 33 years, born New York), daughter Gertrude Wallace (born Jan. 1876, age 24, born Minnesota, father born New York, mother born Ohio)

1910 Census: Cle Elum Ward 1, Kittitas County, Washington: Hiram Wallace (age 67, widowed, born New York, laborer, sidework).

Hiram Wallace died Oct. 9, 1913 in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington

Children of Hiram Wallace and Clara Ann Brain:

1. Mary Jane Wallace, born Oct. 23, 1872 in Alcada, Iowa
2. James L. Wallace, born Jan 23, 1873 in Grahams Lake, Nobles County, Minnesota
3. Gertrude M. Wallace, born Jan. 22, 1876 in Grahams Lake, Nobles County, Minnesota.

Matthias Walleser came to Philadelphia in 1846. He was born Sept.-19-1818 in Schwarzwald, Baden , Germany. His wife was Rosina Reister(Riester) of Munstertal, Baden, Germany, born 7-29-1817. They were married in 1843. Their first son was Henry H. Walleser born Mar-23-1844 in Baden. I picked this info up from a previous researcher who has died and I do not know where they found this information. At the current time there are several Walleser's living in Wieden, Baden, Germany and the surrounding towns which I believe is where Matthias came from. I also believe he was an only son, orphaned at an early age and spent time with an uncle and with a man named Mr. C Schockland and they worked in a Blacksmiths trade. It says he traveled trough Switzerland and returned to his hometown to get married.  Posted 2/5/1001 on the Baden-Wurttemberg-L Archives

On the 9th of July, 1884, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Herman C. Kuenzel to Miss Nellie Walleser, who likewise was born and reared at Garnavillo, a representative of another of the 'honored pioneer families of the county. She is a daughter of Matthew and Rosina (Riester) Walleser, both natives of Germany and both now deceased. Of their children she was the seventh in order of birth, and concerning the others the following brief record is consistently entered: Henry is deceased; Frances (Francis?) is a resident of Nashua, Chickasaw county; Emil maintains his home at Garnavillo; Elizabeth is the wife of Theodore J. Krasinsky, of this place; Rosina is the wife of William Schumacher, of Garnavillo, where also resides Joseph, the next in order of birth; and Anna is the wife of Henry Kuenzel, their home being in the city of Dubuque.  Source: History of Clayton County, Iowa; From The Earliest Historical Times Down to the Present; by Realto E. Price, Vol. II; pg. 234-235, 1916 - submitted by S. Ferral

1856 Iowa State Census, Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Mathas Wallesser (age 37, born Baden, blacksmith), Rosina Wallesser (age 39), Henry Wallesser (age 12), Eamnel Wallesser (age 9), Francis Wallesser (age 7), Louisa Wallesser (age 5), Rosina Wallesser (age 2) and Joseph Wallesser (age 1).

1860 Census: Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa: Mathew Walleser (age 42, black smith, born Baden), Rosena Walleser (age 42, born Baden), Henry Walleser (age 16, born Baden), Emil Walleser (age 13, born Pennsylvania), Frances Walleser (age 10, born Pennsylvania), Elizabeth Walleser (age 9,born Pennsylvania), Rosena Walleser (age 7, born Pennsylvania), Joseph Walleser (age 5, born Iowa), and Hellen Walleser (age 2, born Iowa).

1870 Census; Garnavillo, Clayton County, Iowa:  Herman Dickman (age 43, farmer, born Hanover), Hannah Dickman (age 40), Mena Dickman (age 16), Henry Willaser (age 28, blacksmith, born Penn.), Anna Willaser (age 20), Margaret Willaser (age 6/12) Jacob Berter (or Bieter) (age 77, invalid, old age) and James Hamilton (age 20, farm laborer).

1880 Census; Bradford, Chickasaw County, Iowa: Henry Wallisir (age 36, blacksmith, born Baden), wife Annie Wallisir (age 29), son Henry Wallisir (age 12), daughter Gertie Wallisir (age 10), daughter Martha Wallisir (age 8), daughter Laura Wallisir (age 5), daughter Lizzie Wallisir (age 2), daughter No Name Wallisier (age 1), and Father-in-law Henry Dickman (age 65, farmer, born Hanover

Henry Walleser, proprietor wagon and blacksmith shop, Greenwood, Iowa, established business in '74; was born in Baden in Germany, in '46, at the age of two years he came to America with his parents, and located in Philadelphia, Pa., where he remained until '55, when he removed to Clayton County, Iowa, and in '70, he again moved to Chickasaw County, and located in Nashua, where he was engaged in the foundry for some time. He served in the army one year and four months, in company E, twenty-seventh Iowa volunteer infantry, and was honorably discharged at Montgomery, Alabama, and mustered out there, Was united in marriage to Annie F. Dickerman, a native of Clayton county, and they have six children Henry, Gertie, Martha, Laura, Elizabeth and Joseph. (History of Chickasaw and Howard Counties, Iowa. By W. W. Alexander, published 1883)

1885 Iowa State Census: Bradford, Chickasaw County, Iowa: Henry Waleser (age 40, blacksmith), Ann F. Walleser (age 36), Henry L. Walleser (age 17), Gertie Walleser (age 15), Martha Walleser (age 13), Laura Walleser (age 11), Lizzie Walleser (age 9), Minnie Walleser (age 5) and Joseph Walleser (age 2).

April 20, 1899 The Walleser Home Burns - The Walleser home is burning down” was a report that sent a thrill of horror through the entire community last Tuesday afternoon. Such a misfortune to this excellent family was felt with sincere regret by everyone in this vicinity. That home and its contents meant years of labor at the forge by the father, and equally as many years of constant toil in the family by the noble wife and mother. It meant months and years of time spent by the girls as teachers in our town and country schools, and the contributions of the boys from their earnings in business. It meant the blowing away in smoke and ashes of the life work of a family who had labored together as families seldom do, and the sight was one to bring tears of regret to those who watched the cruel flames consume that which had been purchased at a price so dear. The fire caught in the upper story and the contents of that part of the home, which included bedding, furniture and the clothing of the family, together with $20 in money belonging to Miss Laura, were entirely consumed. The contents of the lower part of the house were saved by the heroic efforts of neighbors and friends who came quickly to the rescue.  The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa  Bits and Pieces 

May 11, 1899  Home and Abroad – There were some fears among Mr. Walleser's people when their home burned three weeks ago that the insurance had run out. “Hiney” now informs us, after some correspondence, that they will be able to get some $800 insurance, which will be glad tidings to their friends. The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa  Bits and Pieces   

1900 Census: Bradford Chickasaw County, Iowa: Henry Walleser (born Mar. 1845, age 55, married 32 years, born Germany, immigrated 1847, in US 53 years, naturalized, blacksmith)., wife Anna F. Waleser (born Sept. 1849, age 50, married 22 years, 11 children born, 10 still living, born Iowa), daughter Lizzie C. Walleser (born May 1877, age 23, born Iowa, school teacher), Mina B. Walleser (born June 1878, age 21, born Iowa, School teacher), son Joe G. Walleser (born Sept. 1881, age 19, born Iowa), son Charles E. Walleser (born Oct. 1883, age 16, born Iowa), son Earnest L. Walleser (born June 1888, age 11, born Iowa), daughter Florence F. Walleser (born Oct. 1893, age 6, born Iowa)..

8/8/1907  Family Gathering- There was a family reunion of the Walleser family Sunday at the home of Henry Walleser in honor of the homecoming of their son Joseph G. Walleser.  The gathering was principally to bring the family together that they might all have the pleasure of visiting with the son and brother who had been abroad for the past three years and who had so much of interest to tell them.  Those who were present aside from Mr. Walleser's family who are at home were the families of R. R. Waite and C. W. Thompson, and Melvin Ellis, of Charles City.

1910 Census: Bradford, Chickasaw County, Iowa: Henry Walleser (age 67, married 1 time for 44 years, born Germany, immigrated 1846, naturalized, blacksmith), wife Anna F. Walleser (age 62, married 1 time for 44 years, 10 children born, 9 still living, born Iowa)) and daughter Florence Walleser (age 17, born Iowa).

Henry Walleser died Mar. 7, 1913 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw Co, Iowa., Lot 3, Bk. 55, wife Anna F. Dickman (1849-1916)

His Widow Anna Walleser filed for a pension.  I could not read the date. 

1870 Census: Bryon, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin: Barnabas Welch (age 27, born Canada, farm laborer).

1900 Census: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California: Barney Welch, (lodger, born July 1846, age 53, Single, born Canada, immigrated 1852, in US 48 years, naturalized, farm laborer)

He filed for a pension on March. 31, 1904 in California.

1910 Census: San Jose Ward 4, Santa Clara County, California: Barnabas Welch (age 68, single, born Canada, immigrated 1852, naturalized, general work).

1920 Census: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California: Barnabas Welch, (lodger, age 74, single, immigrated 1852, naturalized, born Canada, laborer, Ferret ranch)

U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteers Soldiers, Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, Pacific Branch - Barnabas Welch, MILITARY HISTORY: Time and Place of Enlistment: Aug. 14, 1862, Rank P, Company and Regiment: E, 27th Ia. Inf. Time and Place of Discharge: Aug. 8, 1865, Clinton Iowa. Cause of Discharge: M. O.  Disabilities when admitted to the home: Pyorrhea. Left eye enucleated-defective vision, chro. bronchitis. Chro. myocarditis. DOMESTIC History: Where born Kansas(?), Age 77, Height 5'8', complexion fiar, blue eyes, grey hair, can read and write, religion: prot. Occupation Laborer. Residence subsequent to discharge: San Diego, Calif. Single. Name and address of nearest relative: M. C. Clark. 5805 Carpenter Street. Chicago, Ill.  HOME HISTORY: Rate of Pension: $50.00. Date of Admission: Oct. 24, 1923. Date of Death: Nov. 2, 1926. Cause of death: Cerebral Hemorrhage, Gen. Arterio schlerosis.  GENERAL REMARKS: Pension Certificate: 1-084-245.  Location of Grave and Remarks: 51-A-27. Effects: $51.00. Shipped Feb. 7, 1927 to Rhoda W. Hickens, sister.

Barnabas Welch died Nov. 2, 1926 and is buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, Plot 51, 27, R A.

Wilcox, Hiram:  He was born Apr. 7, 1833 in Great Valley, Cattaraugus co., NY.  He was the son of  Seamour Wilcox (Apr 26, 1808 – Oct. 5, 1887) and  Sally C. Sargent (Dec. 28, 1870 – Apr. 7, 1875).  He married Ann Dorleska Hinman in 1856.  (U.S. and International Marriage Records: Hiram Thomas Wilcox, male, born NY, Birth year 1833.  Spouse Name: Ann Dorleska Hinman, born NY, Spouse Birth Year, 1835, Marriage Year: 1856. ) She was the daughter of John and Polly Hinman.

Hiram Wilcox died Nov. 24, 1862 from Black Measles and Pneumonia.  He is buried in Mound City National Cemetery, IL. Junction – Highway 37 & 51 Mound City, IL 62963. Buried at Section E. Site 3944.

His widow Ann D. Wilcox  married Alphones Ames on Sept. 29, 1864

D. Ames filed for a pension for a minor on Feb. 19, 1865.

1870 Census: Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York: Alphonse Ames (age 37), Ann D. Ames (age 34), Frank Ames (age 14), Alna Wilcox (age 11), Ella Ames (age 8), George Ames (age 2), Clark Ames (age 1),  (Note from online family trees and an obituary for one of her daughters, it appears that Alna Wilcox married her stepbrother Frank Ames.)

Alphonse Ames died Apr. 28, 1872 and is buried in Monona, Clayton County, Iowa.

Ann D. Hinman, (Wilcox/Ames) married Charles Burnham in 1882.

She died Oct. 23, 1899 in Luana, Iowa from Liver Cancer. She is buried in Monona, Clayton County, Iowa.

Biography & History Groups: log in to add Horace T. Wilkie's family group sheet dated 5 May 1978 records that he was a carpenter. His religious affiliation was Presbyterian. He belonged to Company E, 27th Iowa Volunteers in the Civil War. Horace T. Wilkie recorded information from the following sources: Wilkie-Wilkey Family letters and Wilkie-Funston letters; from a Maude Grey Barkis; Cecil H. Wilkie of Whitter, Calif.; and from the Theodore A.F. Wilkie Bible. "From the way the Boyd Book winds up about George M. Wilkie, I think that the Funstons and Wilkie's felt that George had deserted Sarah. But from my standpoint, George was the only one of the sons and brothers-in-laws who joined the Union cause. Maybe I would not have, but he followed his convictions." "In Theodore A.F. Wilkie's Bible there was loose piece of paper on which George McGiffin Wilkie/Wilkey listed the births of his sons thus: Eugene Ethan Allan Wilkey born May 14th 1848 Theodore Augustus Franklin Wilkey born March 26th 1850 Norman Eddy Wilkie born March 1852 (He was later known as George) It would seem that the family had used the Wilkey spelling as Grandfather George (1762-1844) had to receive his pension under that name spelling, and George M. and Washington Wilkie agreed to change back to an original spelling about 1851. It is spelled Wilkey on the gravestone of Samuel Wilkey, the father of George McGiffin Wilkie, in Harris Prairie Cemetery.

1850 Census: Harris, St. Joseph County, Indiana; George M. Wilkie (age 27, farmer, born Ohio), Sarah E. Wilkie (age 25, born PA), Eugene E. A. Wilkie (age 2, born Ind.) and Theodore A. F. Wilkie (age 0, born Ind.).

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: G. M. Wilkie (age 34, Master Carpenter, born Penn.), Sarah Wilkie (age 32), Eugene Wilkie (ge 11), Theodore Wilkie (age 9), Norman Wilkie (age 7) and Jesse Wilkie (age 4). (NOTE: This census record shows the entire family born in Penn.).

George McGiffin Wilkie died Jan. 15, 1863 in Fort Pickering, Memphis, Tennessee.  He is buried in the Army Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.  (Memphis National Cemetery??)

George Wilkie enlisted at McGregor, Iowa in the 27th Iowa Infantry in August of 1862. His regiment was assembled at Dubuque and in October sent up the Mississippi into Minnesota to help quiet some Indians at Mille Lacs. Then they went down the Mississippi to Cairo. From there he went as a guard with a shipload of prisoners to Vicksburg for exchange. Back at Memphis in December he was assigned to help in the Ft. Pickering Hospital, where he died of a sickness contracted there, January 15, 1863.

1870 Census: South Bend Wards 2 and 3, St. Joseph County, Indiana:  Sarah Welkie (age 45, born Penn.), Eugene Welkie (age 21, born Indiana, clerk in store), Theodore Welkie (age 19, born Indiana), George Welkie (age 17, painter, born Indiana) Jessie Welkie (age 15, works on farm, born Wisconsin) and William Kidd (age 25, studying law, born Ohio.).

Children of George McGiffin Wilkie and Sarah Elizabeth Funston:

Listed on the Family History Library Website:  Private George McGiffin Wilkie, 1825-1863 and Sarah Elizabeth Clark Funston Wilkie, 1826-1873, diary and letters, photographs and genealogical charts, 1841-1897 / Wilkie, Horace Theodore, 1889-1983

1850 Census: Jay, Essex County, New York: Charles Wilkins (age 20) and Mary Wilkins (age 20).  Note 2 families over is this family: Julian Wilkins (age 47, born Vermont), Wealthy W. Wilkins (age 42, born Vermont), Abigail Wilkins (age 13), Wealthy Wilkins (age 17), Clarinda Wilkins (age 2) and Perry Wilkins (age 18).  (Note: I feel reasonably sure this is his family.  There is a Wealthy Wilkins buried in the same cemetery as Charles.  She died July 11, 1876, age 67 y, 4m, 21 d.  Wife of S.

1856 Iowa State Census: Mendon, Clayton county, Iowa: Charles Wilkins (age 25, born NY), Mary Wilkins (age 25, born Ireland), Charles H. Wilkins (age 5, born NY), Ellen Wilkins (age 4, born NY). They had been in Iowa less than 1 year.

1860 Census: Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa: Charles Wilkins (age 30), Mary Wilkins (age 30), C. H. Wilkins (age 9), Ellin Wilkins (age 8) and Almyra Wilkins (age 6).

1870 Census: Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Charles Wilkins (age 40, born New York), Mary Wilkins (age 40, born Ireland), Charles H. Wilkins (age 18, farm labor, born New York), Ellen Wilkins (age 17, born New York), Elmira Wilkins (age 10, born Iowa)  About 3 families over was Wealthy Wilkins (age 62, born Vermont,

According to cemetery records, Mary (Cronan) Wilkins died  Sept. 18, 1876 at age 46 ye. 2m, 28 d.  She is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

Charles Wilkins married second Mary Frances Slade before 1880.  She was the daughter of Gideon Slade and Catherine Weatherwax.  She was previously married to Silas Jacob Winch on Oct. 9, 1857.

1880 Census; Lotts Creek, Kossuth County, Iowa; Charles Wilkins (age 48, farmer, born New York), Mary S. Wilkins (age 41, born NY).  Living next door was George V. Slade (age 23, born Iowa) and his wife Almira (age 20).

1885 Iowa State Census Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Charles Wilkins (State & Ridgley, age 53, retired farmer, born New York), Mary F. Wilkins (age 46, born New York) and Catherine C. Slade (age 70, born New York).

1888 Iowa State Census, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa: Charles Wilkins (age 57, born NY), Mary Wilkins (age 46, born NY)

Charles Wilkins died March 5, 1889 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.

In 1900 Mary (Slade) Wilkins was living Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.  In 1910 and 1920 she was living in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington with her brother George V. Slade. (Family tree information shows that George V. Slade married Elmira Wilkins -- So it appears she was living with her brother and her stepdaughter).  She died July 11, 1922 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.,

1880 Census: District 71, Catskill, Green county, New York: Garner C. Williams (age 47, stone dealer, born New York), wife Laura M. (age 35, born New York), son George L. Williams (age 5, born New York) and Hellen Williams (age 3, born New York).

His widow Lavanta (Laura)  M. Williams filed for a pension on April 17, 1896 in New York.