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1. State of Iowa Birth Certificate.
2. Episcopal Church Baptismal Record.
3. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 58, P 687, File # 66-23809, Father's Name: Horace E. Shelton Mother's Name: Loretta Sires.
4. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Lists parents as Horace Shelton/Loretta Sires.
5. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 58, P 687, File # 66-23809, Date of birth: 9-20-1921, aged at last birthday: 45.
6. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed.
7. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," EDWARD SHELTON: bd 21 Sept 1921, died Oct 1966.
8. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 58, P 687, File # 66-23809, Place of Death: Polk county, Iowa; city of Des Moines. His residence was in this city Hospital: D.O.A. Iowa Methodist Hospital Date of death: October 26, 1966 .
9. Des Moines, Iowa, "The Des Moines Register," Thurs 27 Oct 1966, p 21 col 4, Mr Shelton was dead from a heart attack Wednesday on arrival at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
10. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," EDWARD SHELTON: bd 21 Sept 1921, died Oct 1966.
11. Goldie Whitlock Shelton by Reverend Lamb
12. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Lists parents as Elmer Whitlock/Berneice Sedwick.
13. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Listed as daughter of Elmer and Bernice Whitlock.
14. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
15. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Aged 7 months, born in IA.
16. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 5 born in IA. father Elmer Whitlock, mother Berneice Sedgwick.
17. Pam Shelton - Personal knowledge/experience.
18. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 58, P 687, File # 66-23809, Buried: 10-28-66 Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Iowa, Dunn's Funeral Home.
19. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Thurs. Oct 27, 1966, p 21, col 4, Service for Edward L Shelton, 45, of 1910 S.W. Frazier ave, will be at 11 a.,. Friday at St Timothy's Episcopal Church in West Des Moines. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.
20. Pam Shelton - Personal knowledge/experience.
21. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 58, P 687, File # 66-23809, Armed Forces Service: WWII.
22. Pam Shelton - Personal knowledge/experience.
23. Personal Knowledge
24. Des Moines, Iowa, "The Des Moines Register," Thurs 27 Oct 1966, p 21, col 4.
25. Personal Knowledge
26. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
27. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Father: LeRoy Shelton Mother: Luberta Gardner.
28. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father Leroy Shelton, mother Luberta Gardner.
29. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Wed. 17 Mar 1965, p 18 col 1, Names his mother Mrs Luberta Shelton, brothers Ralph and Fred and sister Lola.
30. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol C, 1894-1897, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit filed 11 May 1942, Father: Ernest Leroy Shelton, mother Clara Luberta Gardner .
31. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Date of Birth: 12-24-1896 Age: 68 Birthplace: Decatur Iowa.
32. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, Family 56, ED 42 , Sheet 3A.
33. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, He was listed as Ed H Shelton, aged 14 born in IA.
34. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Vol 22, ED 51, Sheet 8, Dwelling 9, Family 10, Decatur City, Aged 24.
35. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 29.
36. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol C, 1894-1897, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit filed 11 May 1942.
37. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Edd Shelton - Card 262 Aged 19, Decatur, Decatur co IA, single, 3 years high school Born Decatur IA, parents born A .
38. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Place of Death: Polk County, Iowa, Des Moines Died at residence Date of Death: 3-16-1965 .
39. Des Moines, Iowa, "The Des Moines Register," Wed 17 Mar 1965, p 18 , Col 1, Mr Shelton died of a heart attack, Tuesday at home.
40. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)).
41. Marriage Certificate of Horace Shelton and Loretta Sires, This Certifies that Horace E Shelton of Decatur State of Iowa and Lillian Loretta Sires of Leon State of Iowa Were United in Holy Matrimony at Cainsville on the 27th day of June A.D. 1920 by authority of a License bearing date the 23rd day of June AD 1920 and issued by the Recorder of Deeds of Harrison County Missouri.
42. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father: U.S. Grant Sires Mother: Lydia Long.
43. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 31 p 330, File # 70-16416, Father U. S Grant Sires mother Lydia Long.
44. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: :She leaves to mourn her passing,..three daughters, Mrs Verna Hawley of Illinois City, Illinois with whom the mother spent her latter years; Mrs L.J. Shipman of St Joseph Mo; and Mrs Loretta Shelton, Des Moines Iowa.
45. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 31 p 330, File # 70-16416, Date of Birth: 9-16-1902 Birthplace: Chicago Illinois.
46. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 23 born in IL.
47. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Wed 15 July 1970 p 13, col 3, She was aged 67 and a native of Chicago in this obituary.
48. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon twp, ED 59, Vol 22 Sheet 4, Loretta V, aged 17, in school born in IA. (Place of birth not correct).
49. Funeral Notice Card - Personal Possession.
50. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 31 p 330, File # 70-16416, Date of Death: July 13, 1970 City: Des Moines Hospital: Iowa Methodist Hospital .
51. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Wed 15 July 1970, P13, Col 13, Services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at St Ambrose Cathedral for Mrs Loretta S Shelton, 67,of 1114 Locust St who died of cancer Monday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Burial will be at Resthaven.
52. Pam Shelton - Personal knowledge/experience.
53. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Wed 17 Mar 1965, Graveside services for Horace E. Shelton, 68, of 1024 Grand Ave., will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Glendale Cemetery.
54. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Buried: 3-18-1965, Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines Iowa Funeral Director: H.W. Hutchings .
55. Records of Soldiers in World War I, Decatur county Iowa (Film 1009651)
56. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Military Service: WWI .
57. Records of Soldiers in World War I, Decatur county Iowa (Film 1009651)
58. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 53, p 761, file# 65-06822, Occupation: Maintenance Superintendant YMCA Building.
59. Personal Knowledge The Des Moines Register; Des Moines Iowa, Wed 17 March 1965, p 18, Col 1
60. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," Wed 17 Mar 1965.
61. Pam Shelton - Personal knowledge/experience.
62. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 31 p 330, File # 70-16416, Buried: Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Iowa Dunn's Funeral Home.
63. Des Moines, Iowa, "The Des Moines Register," Wed 15 July 1970, P13, Col 13, Services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at St Ambrose Cathedral for Mrs Loretta S Shelton, 67,of 1114 Locust St who died of cancer Monday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Burial will be at Resthaven.
64. Personal Knowledge Funeral Mass at St Ambrose Cathedral
65. Des Moines, Iowa, "Des Moines Tribune," 15 July 1970 p 13, col 3.
66. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Father Arthur Whitlock, mother Jeanette Brown.
67. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert # 83-023417, Father: Arthur Whitlock Mother: Jenettie Brown.
68. Monroe County, Iowa, Monroe county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 17, p 159, Groom: Elmer Whitlock, residence Frederick Iowa, farmer, born in Mahaska co, father Arthur Whitlock, mother Jeanette Nettie Brown, 1st marriage.
69. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues 15 Nov 1983, p 2, col 4, He was born in Mahaska County on Nov 6, 1895, the son of Arthur and Jenettie Brown Whitlock.
70. Goldie Shelton; State of Iowa Death Certificate
71. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
72. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant twp.
73. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues, 15 Nov 1983, p 2, col 4.
74. Mahaska County, Mahaska County Iowa Guardianship Index 1906-1929, p 277.
75. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Minnesota - Rock County, Denver Twp, Hardwick, Aged 4, born Nov 1895 in IA.
76. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Age 24 born in IA, railroad worker , parents born in IA.
77. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues, 15 Nov 1983, p 2, col 4, Elmer L Whitlock, 88, of 520 A Ave, E died Nov 11 1983 at the Monroe County Health Care Center.
78. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
79. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert # 83-023417, Date of Death: 11 Nov 1983 Race: White: Age: 88 Location of Death: Albia, Iowa, Monroe County Health Care Center.
80. Monroe county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 17 (Film 1887842 it 2) p 159
81. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues, 28 Oct 1980 p 2 col 4.
82. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues, 15 Nov 1983, p 2 col 4.
83. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
84. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert#80-020862, Father: George Sedgwick Mother: Minnie Fletcher.
85. Monroe County, Iowa, Monroe County Iowa Birth Register V2 1897-1908, p 474, Born, 12 March 1899 Berneice Irene, female, in Pleasant twp, mother's maiden name, Minnie A Fletcher, father's name George Sedgwick.
86. Whitlock, Berneice Sedgwick, "My Memories," Unpublished memoirs, Listed bio info.
87. Monroe County, Iowa, Monroe county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 17, p 159, Bride: Berneice Sedgwick, residence Frederick Iowa, born in Monroe co IA, father George Sedgwick, mother Mary Fletcher, 1st marriage.
88. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues 28 Oct 1980, p 2, col 4, She was born in Monroe county on March 12, 1899, the daughter of George and Minnie Fletcher Sedgwick.
89. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
90. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert#80-020862.
91. Monroe County, Iowa, Monroe County Iowa Birth Register V2 1897-1908, p 474, Born, 12 March 1899 Berneice Irene, female, in Pleasant twp, mother's maiden name, Minnie A Fletcher, father's name George Sedgwick.
92. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp , Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57, Born March 1899 in Iowa.
93. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 11 born in IA.
94. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Age 20 born in IA, father born in PA mother born in IA.
95. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Age 26 born in Iowa, father George Sedgwick mother Minnie Fletcher.
96. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Father George Sedgwick, mother Minnie Fletcher.
97. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues 28 Oct 1980, p 2, col 4, She was born in Monroe county on March 12, 1899, the daughter of George and Minnie Fletcher Sedgwick.
98. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert#80-020862, Date of Death: 23 Oct 1980 Race: White Age: 81 Location of Death: Albia, Iowa Monroe County Hospital.
99. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Tues, 28 Oct 1980, p 2 col 4.
100. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Cert # 83-023417, Burial: Pleasant Corners Cemetery, Rural Eddyville Iowa 14 Nov 1983.
101. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate.
102. State of Iowa Death Certificate
103. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Listed as daughter of Elmer and Bernice Whitlock.
104. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Father Elmer Whitlock, mother Berneice Sedgwick.
105. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
106. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ED108 Vol 56 Pleasant twp, Aged 1 1.2 years old, born in IA.
107. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 6 born in IA, father Elmer Whitlock, mother Berneice Sedgwick.
108. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Father Elmer Whitlock, mother Berneice Sedgwick.
109. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
110. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 1 born in IA, father Elmer Whitlock, mother Berneice Sedgwick.
111. Goldie Whitlock Shelton.
112. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father John T Shelton, mother Jane Flower.
113. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 27-1217, Father: John Shelton Birthplace of Father: Fairfield Iowa Mother: Jane Flowers Birthplace of Mother: Iowa .
114. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Register , Vol A 1880-1894, ([Filmed by GSUT 21 Oct 1976 at Decatur Co Crthhouse, Leon IA]), Number 1366, Leroy E Shelton - Groom Residence: Decatur Iowa Occupation: Carpenter Date of License: 28 August 1890 Age: 28 Place of Birth: Decatur City, Iowa Father's Name: John T Shelton Mother's Name: Jane Flower .
115. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, Family 56, ED 42 , Sheet 3A.
116. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Leroy Shelton 1863-1929 Decatur cemetery, row 24, Decatur .
117. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 27-1217, Date of birth: April 26, 1863, age 66 years, 1 month Birthplace: Decatur, Iowa.
118. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 61, born in IA.
119. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870, Aged 7, born in IA.
120. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur City, p 32, SD 3, ED 57; Dwelling 40, Family 41, He is aged 17.
121. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, Aged 47 born in IA. Janitor.
122. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Leroy 1863-1929 Decatur, Row 24.
123. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Leroy Shelton - Card 259 Aged 51, married, Decatur, Decatur co IA, paper hanger, 8 grades, born Decatur Father b Ohio mother b Ohio .
124. [Iowa 773 P, Roll 120], 1905 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Roll 110 H - S, Card 263 - Decatur City, Leroy E Shelton, age 42, born in Decatur co IA, motehr b OH, father B KY, painter and carpenter.
125. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Leroy Shelton 1863-1929 Decatur cemetery, row 24, Decatur.
126. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 27-1217, Place of Death: Decatur Iowa, village of Decatur Date of Death: May 26, 1929.
127. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 30 May 1929, p 1 col 4, Leroy Shelton well known resident of our neighboring town of Decatur, passed away suddenly last Sunday shortly after partaking of a hearty dinner. Mr. Shelton had been in a critical condition for the past six months.
128. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Leroy 1863-1929 Decatur, Row 24.
129. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Register , Vol A 1880-1894, ([Filmed by GSUT 21 Oct 1976 at Decatur Co Crthhouse, Leon IA]), Number 1366, License #2231, Leroy E Shelton and Clara Luberta Gardner: Married 29 August 1890 in Decatur City Witnesses: Alice Gardner, W.I. Gardner Justice of the Peace: W.D. Moore .
130. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 4, 1887-1891, ([Filmed by GSUT,21 Oct 1976, at Decatur county courthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 479, Leroy E Shelton married Clara L Gardner. P 479. License issued 28 August 1890 to Leroy E aged 27 and Clara L aged 21.
131. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father Wilson I Gardner; mother Katherine Nightwine.
132. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 64, p 788, file # 68-18830, Father: Wilson I Gardner Mother: Teresa Catherine Nightwine.
133. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: " He was married to Catharine Wightwine[sic] in 1854, to which union four children were born, Frank M. Gardner, Mrs Luberta Shelton and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen fo Decatur City and Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon."
134. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs Dec 1, 1910, Obit of Catherine Nightwine Gardner: "To this union, four children were born, one son and three daughters all of whom are living as follows: Frank of Decatur City, Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon, Mrs Lute Shelton of Decatur City and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Russell Iowa."
135. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 31 Aug 1922, p 1, Obit of Francis Gardner: " He leaves to mourn his departure, three sisters Mrs Shelton of Decatur City, Iowa; Mrs Kalkofin of Cedar Rapids Iowa, and Mrs H.L. Tullis of Leon Iowa and other relatives and friends."
136. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Oct 1953 p 5, Obit of Allie Gardner: "..two sisters Mrs Luttie Shelton of Decatur and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Cedar Rapids."
137. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Register , Vol A 1880-1894, ([Filmed by GSUT 21 Oct 1976 at Decatur Co Crthhouse, Leon IA]), Number 1366, Clara Luberta Gardner - Bride Residence: Decatur , Iowa Age: 22 Place of Birth: Decatur County, Iowa Father's Name: Wilson I Gardner Mother's Name: Tressa C(?) Gardner .
138. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 64, p 788, file # 68-18830, Date of Birth: June 8, 1869 Birthplace: State of Iowa .
139. Funeral Notice Card - Personal Possession.
140. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, Family 56, ED 42 , Sheet 3A.
141. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, Aged 40.
142. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 54, wife of Leroy.
143. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, Aged 11 born in Iowa, both parents born in Ohio.
144. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Berta Gardner, 15 years old, born in Decatur co IA.
145. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Mrs Lutie Shelton - Card 260 Aged 45, Decatur, Decatur co IA, housewife, married, 8 grades, b Decatur, parents b Ohio .
146. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 64, p 788, file # 68-18830, Date of Death: 31 July 1968, Age: 99 years County of Death: Polk City Des Moines.
147. Funeral Notice Card - Personal Possession.
148. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Leroy Shelton 1863-1929 Decatur cemetery, row 24, Decatur.
149. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Leroy 1863-1929 Decatur, Row 24.
150. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 27-1217, Buried: Decatur, 29 May 1929.
151. Census Records Decatur co Marriage Records
152. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]).
153. Death Certif, Birth records, Marriage Records
154. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Book 64, p 788, file # 68-18830, Buried: Decatur Cemetery, Decatur Iowa Aug 2 1968.
155. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol B, 1885-1894, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit filed 12 Sept 1942, Father: Leroy E Shelton, mother Clara Luberta Gardner.
156. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 10 1909-1910, ([Filmed by GSUT,1July 1991, at Decatur county courthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 519, Ralph Shelton , residence Pleasanton IA, occupation teacher, age at next bdate 23, color White, race Caucasian , groom's first marriage, place of birth Decatur IA, father Leroy Shelton, mother Luberta Gardner.
157. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, Aged 19, paper hanger.
158. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol B, 1885-1894, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit filed 12 Sept 1942.
159. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Ralph F. Iowa Com U.S. Navy World War I Aug. 2, 1890 - Oct 13, 1973 (11-2).
160. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Ralph F Shelton - Card 273 Aged 24, Decatur, Decatur co IA, postal clerk, white, 3 years high school, b Decatur, Parents born Decatur IA, married, .
161. The Leon Journal Reporter; Leon, Iowa , Thurs Oct 18, 1973 p 2 col 3
162. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Ralph F. Iowa Com U.S. Navy World War I Aug. 2, 1890 - Oct 13, 1973 (11-2).
163. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
164. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Laura E. 1906-1978 (11-1).
165. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
166. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Laura E. 1906-1978 (11-1).
167. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 16 Feb 1978 p2 col 2 , Obit of Laura Shelton, Shelton, Laura Eva, 71, widow of Ralph Shelton, died at Westview Acres, Feb. 8.
168. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Divorce Record Vol 1, 1879-1930, ([Filmed by GSUT 17 Jul 1991, Decatur co crthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 182, Date of marriage is part of the record. They divorced 20 April 1932, cause: desertion.
169. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 10 1909-1910, ([Filmed by GSUT,1July 1991, at Decatur county courthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 519, Ralph Shelton, 21 - Donna Cornett, 17 Affadavit by Chas. Cornett License S870 issued 16 Nov 1912 married at Leon Iowa, witnesses Charles Cornett and Mrs Allie Tullis by JS Coffin, 16 Nov 1912.
170. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 10 1909-1910, ([Filmed by GSUT,1July 1991, at Decatur county courthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 519, Donna Cornett, residence Pleasanton IA aged at next bdate 18, color white, first marriage, place of birth Pleasanton, father Charles Cornett, mother Nettie McKinney.
171. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Donna I Shelton - Card 275 Age 19, Decatur, Decatur co IA, housewife, married Born Pleasanton IA, 1 year high school, Parents born Lineville IA .
172. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 9 Sept 1937, p 2 col 2, On Oct 19 1936 she was united in marriage to Mr. Ralph Shelton of Decatur, at which place they made their home.
173. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 9 Sept 1937, p 2 col 2, Etta Mae Akers, first child of Elmer and Mae Akers was born Jan 2 1904 at Wyman, Arkansas and departed this life Aug. 31 1937 at Decatur Iowa at the age of 33 years, 7 months and 29 days.
174. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 18 Oct 1973, p2 col 3.
175. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Ralph F. Iowa Com U.S. Navy World War I Aug. 2, 1890 - Oct 13, 1973 (11-2).
176. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Laura E. 1906-1978 (11-1).
177. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 16 Feb 1978 p2 col 2 , Obit of Laura Shelton, Gravesides service in charge of Slade Funeral Home was hled at Decatur cemetery Feb 10 with Rev. Mr. Dave Wilson officiating.
178. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol B, 1885-1894, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit file 17 Oct 1942, Father: Ernest Leroy Shelton (name is wrong here) Mother: Clara Luberta Gardner.
179. SS5 - Social Security Application, Lola May Cozad, res Martin, So Dak. Age last bdate 51 Birthdate: 13 Feb 1893 Place: Decatur City, Decatur co, Iowa Father:Leroy Ernest Shelton Mother: Clara Luberta Gardiner [Signed by Lola May Cozad] .
180. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
181. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, Dwelling 56, Family 56, ED 42 , Sheet 3A.
182. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, Aged 17, school teacher.
183. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Vol 22, ED 51, Sheet 8, Dwelling 9, Family 10, Decatur City, Aged 26, single, school teacher.
184. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Record Register of Births Vol B, 1885-1894, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 10 Nov 1976 at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA]), Affadavit file 17 Oct 1942.
185. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Lola May Shelton - Card 261 Aged 22, single, white, Decatur, Decatur co IA, school teacher, born Decatur Parents born in IA, 3 years high school .
186. SS5 - Social Security Application, Lola May Cozad, res Martin, So Dak. Age last bdate 51 Birthdate: 13 Feb 1893 Place: Decatur City, Decatur co, Iowa Father:Leroy Ernest Shelton Mother: Clara Luberta Gardiner [Signed by Lola May Cozad] .
187. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
188. Correspondence, Fredric R Cozad 12 Feb 2000.
189. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father Leroy Shelton, mother Luberta Gardner.
190. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 5 May 1966, P2 Col 3 and 4, Fred LeRoy, son of LeRoy and Clara Luberta Gardner Shelton, was born in Decatur, Iowa September 22, 1900.
191. 1925 Iowa State Census
192. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 5 May 1966, p 2, col 3 and 4, Fred LeRoy, son of LeRoy and Clara Luberta Gardner Shelton, was born in Decatur, Iowa September 22, 1900.
193. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur twp, Decatur town, SD 8, ED 46, Sheet 1 B, Aged 9 in this census.
194. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Vol 22, ED 51, Sheet 8, Dwelling 9, Family 10, Decatur City, Aged 19.
195. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," DOB given.
196. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Fred Leroy Iowa Pvt. Co. E 22 Inf. WWI Sep 22, 1900 - May 1, 1966 (22-5).
197. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Scott - Z, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Fred Shelton - Card 263 Aged 14, Decatur, Decatur co IA, 8 years grammar school, born Decatur Parents born Decatur, white .
198. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 5 May 1966, p 2 col 3 and 4, Fred LeRoy, son of LeRoy and Clara Luberta Gardner Shelton, was born in Decatur, Iowa September 22, 1900 and died in the Veteran's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, May 1, 1966 at the age of 65 years, seven months and nine days.
199. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
200. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Fred Leroy Iowa Pvt. Co. E 22 Inf. WWI Sep 22, 1900 - May 1, 1966 (22-5).
201. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 5 May 1966, P2 Col 3 and 4, Obit for Fred L Shelton: ... and his wife Lucille....
202. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs May 5, 1966, p 2 col 3 and 4, Obit of Fred Leroy Shelton: preceded in death by his father, one brother, Horace Edward (Bill), one son Jay Richard and his wife Lucille.
203. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Fred Leroy Iowa Pvt. Co. E 22 Inf. WWI Sep 22, 1900 - May 1, 1966 (22-5).
204. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 5 May 1966, P2 Col 3 and 4, Obit for Fred L Shelton: He served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
205. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, SHELTON, Fred Leroy Iowa Pvt. Co. E 22 Inf. WWI Sep 22, 1900 - May 1, 1966 (22-5).
206. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Listed in household of George and Mary Sires.
207. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
208. Wayne County, Iowa, Wayne County Iowa, Marriage Records Vol 1, 1851-1865, Groom: US Grant Sires. Born in Iowa, father George Sires, mother Mary Fitzer.
209. 1900 Illinois Census
210. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Grant Sires, aged 7 born in IA.
211. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Grant US, aged 17 born in IA.
212. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 38 Family 38, Aged 21 born in Wayne co IA.
213. The Leon Journal Reporter; Leon , Iowa Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1
214. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family.
215. Wayne County, Iowa, Wayne County Iowa, Marriage Records Vol 1, 1851-1865, US Grant Sires, residence Cambria Iowa, occupation farmer, aged 18, Born in Iowa, father George Sires, mother Mary Fitzer and Lydia A Long, residence Wayne county Iowa, aged 17, born in Indiana, father William Long, mother Margeret Poplin were married 14 September 1880 at the home of George Sires by Andrew Shepheard, Justice of the Peace.
216. Wayne county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 3 1876-1881, p 471, Lydia A Long and US Grant Sires, License affidavit for US Grant Sires aged 17 and Lydia A Long aged 16 on 13 September 1880. George Sires in the affidavit gives his permission for Grant to marry and says that William Long, father of Lydia also has consented. George Sires also signed the affidavit. The license was issued 14 September 1880 by Andrew Shepheard, Justice of the Peace. .
217. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Lydia Sires Obit: "On September 15, 1880 she was united in marriage to Grant Sires at Derby Iowa."
218. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, "Lydia Ann Long, daughter of William and Margeret Long, was born in Indiana, August 15 1862."
219. Wayne County, Iowa, Wayne County Iowa, Marriage Records Vol 1, 1851-1865, Bride Lydia A Long: born in Indiana, father William Long, mother Margeret Poplin.
220. General Index to Probate Court, Wayne county Iowa Vol 2 (Film 1009064), p 109, p 109 Margeret A Long, letters of Guardian ship to David Poplin guardian, Issued 23 Dec 1867, Book B p 546 Other records Book D 129,164 Heirs Charles R Long, Lydia Long, James Long .
221. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: Robert, David, Ben, Charlotte Rosetta married Henry J Thomas in 1877, Lydia.
222. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, "Lydia Ann Long, daughter of William and Margeret Long, was born in Indiana, August 15 1862."
223. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Illinois - Cook County, Chicago, Vol 59, ED 870 sheet 10.
224. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, p 247, Aged 6 born in Indiana. Living in the household of David Poplin.
225. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 16 born in IN, father born in Ohio, mother born in ----. She was listed as servant in the household of George Sires.
226. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 38 Family 38, Aged 20 born in IN.
227. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon twp, ED 59, Vol 22 Sheet 4, Aged 50, widow, born in IN, father born in Ohio, mother born in IN.
228. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, FORMER LEON LADY DIES "Mrs Lydia M Sires, 76, passed away Saturday night at 09:30 in a hospital at Muscatine."
229. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 1, col 3, Funeral services were held at the Stewart Funeral Home in Leon, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev Clarence Moore, paster of the Methodist Church. Burial was in the Leon cemetery.
230. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, "In accordance with her wishes, her children returned her body to Leon Iowa for burial in the cemetery there. Her funeral was held in the Stewart Funeral home, on March 4, 1941."
231. The Leon Journal Reporter; Leon , Iowa Thurs March 6, 1941, p 1, col 3 The Leon Journal Reporter; Leon , Iowa Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1
232. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: "...another son Arthur passes away in April 1940."
233. 1900 Illinois Census
234. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family.
235. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 38 Family 38, Aged 3 born in Wayne co IA.
236. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon twp, ED 59, Vol 22 Sheet 4, Aged 36, barber, born in IA. Living with his mother.
237. WPA Gravestone records for Decatur county Iowa.
238. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family.
239. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: "...another son Arthur passes away in April 1940."
240. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Leon, no page number or dwelling number listed, Harlan Sires: Father Grant Sires born in IN, mother Lydia Poplin born in IN. Lydia's maiden name was Long not Poplin.
241. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: "She leaves to mourn her passing, one son Harlan Sires, formerly of Leon, Iowa, now residing at Rolla Missouri."
242. 1900 Illinois Census 1925 State of Iowa Census, Decatur co
243. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Leon, no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 40, born in Derby co IA,.
244. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family.
245. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 38 Family 38, Aged 0 , born in Wayne co IA.
246. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon twp, ED 59, Vol 22 Sheet 4, Aged 29, barber, born in IA. Living with his mother.
247. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family. Only the date was given.
248. 1925 State of Iowa Census, Decatur co
249. Correspondence, Terry Sires, He has a birthday book belonging to Lydia Long Sires with birth and death dates for the family.
250. 1925 State of Iowa Census, Decatur co
251. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: :She leaves to mourn her passing,..three daughters, Mrs Verna Hawley of Illinois City, Illinois with whom the mother spent her latter years; Mrs L.J. Shipman of St Joseph Mo; and Mrs Loretta Shelton, Des Moines Iowa.
252. 1900 Illinois Census Ancestral File
253. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ancestral File, (Family History Library), "Electronic."
254. Ancestral File
255. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit for Lydia Sires:" One son, Chester, died in 1917...:.
256. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 29 March 1917 p 1 col 3, Chester Sires, son of Lydia and Grant Sires was born at Plainview Neb 23 Feb 1892.
257. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 29 March 1917 p 1 col 3, Chester Sires, son of Lydia and Grant Sires was born at Plainview Neb 23 Feb 1892.
258. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: "One son, Chester, died in 1917."
259. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 5 April 1917, Chester Sires a well known young man of Leon who had been working in Kansas City for some time, was shot and fatally wounded by the City Marshall at Altamont MO, Sunday morning and died in a hospital at St Joe, MO Monday morning at 2:00 oclock.
260. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 29 March 1917 p 1 col 3, Chester Sires, son of Lydia and Grant Sires was born at Plainview Neb 23 Feb 1892 and died at St Joe Hospital 26 March 1917 aged 25 years 1 month and 3 days.
261. The Monroe County New; Albia, Iowa, Mon 15 March 1954, p 6 col 1
262. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 6, 1941, p 2, col 1, Obit of Lydia Sires: :She leaves to mourn her passing,..three daughters, Mrs Verna Hawley of Illinois City, Illinois with whom the mother spent her latter years; Mrs L.J. Shipman of St Joseph Mo; and Mrs Loretta Shelton, Des Moines Iowa.
263. Cook County Illinois Births 1871-1916 (Fiche 6016532)
264. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Illinois - Cook County.
265. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
266. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon twp, ED 59, Vol 22 Sheet 4, Aged 21, teacher, born in IA.
267. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Iowa County, Victor, Aged 23 born in IL, religion Methodist Episcopal.
268. Correspondence, From Zoe Hawley 08/30/99.
269. 1925 Iowa Census, Iowa County, Victor (Film 1429376)
270. Correspondence, From Zoe Hawley 08/30/1999.
271. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Iowa County, Victor, Aged 33 born in Neb. Listed as Catholic.
272. Correspondence, From Zoe Hawley 08/30/1999.
273. 1925 Iowa Census, Iowa County, Victor (Film 1429376)
274. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Listed as son of Lucinda Whitlock.
275. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Cassie Whitlock Jenkins, dated 5 May 1890,, Cassie was the legitimate child of Asa Whitlock and was under the age of 16 at the time of his death, Asa E died 8 Jan 1876, application is also made on behalf of Paul A Whitlock.
276. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Arthur Whitlock, dated 21 July 1891, a resident of Mahaska county Iowa., Arthur appeared in Oskaloosa Iowa and deposed that he was the son of Asa Whitlock and Lucinda.
277. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), License # 4105, Father of groom: A. Whitlock, Mother of groom: Lucinda Hensyel.
278. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, State File Number: 62 5.
279. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Aged 10 born in IA.
280. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, Age 23 born in Mahaska co, Iowa, Methodist.
281. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Minnesota - Rock County, Denver Twp, Hardwick, Aged 29 born in IA, Nov 1870.
282. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Woodbury County, SD 11 ED 197 Sheet 4 line 36, Aged 49 born in IA, parents born in US. Laborer at Creamery.
283. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Cassie Whitlock Jenkins, dated 5 May 1890,, Paul A Whitlock born 27 Sept 1870. The 1900 and other parts of Asa's pension record says November.
284. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Arthur Whitlock, dated 21 July 1891, a resident of Mahaska county Iowa., Arthur says he was born 29 Nov 1870. Because this was a deposition by Arthur himself, I am using a dob of November instead of the Sept that appears in his death certificate and in another part of the Civl War pension records.
285. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, State File Number: 62 5, Date of Death: 23 Jan 1952 Place of death: Mahaska, Rt #6, Oskaloosa, Residence: Rural Scott twp, Mahaska co.
286. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs,24 June 1936, p 1 col 8.
287. Mahaska Co IA Marriage Records (Film 0985383)
288. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), License # 4105, Father of bride: Marion Brown, Mother of bride: Pearl Wise.
289. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), Wymore cemetery.
290. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs, 7 Feb 1901, Died of puerperal septiceamia at Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota at 6:30 o'clock P.M. Friday, February 1, 1901, Mrs Jeanette Whitlock, aged 24 years, 1 month and 1 day.
291. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams Twp, ED 169, Vol 22, Aged 4 born in Iowa, parents born in Indiana.
292. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Dwelling 62, Aged 10 born in Indiana [This conflicts with other records that she was born in Iowa].
293. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, Aged 19 born in Mahaska co, IA, Methodist.
294. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Minnesota - Rock County, Denver Twp, Hardwick, Aged 24 born Sept 1874 in IA (This dob differs from other sources).
295. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Jennetta Whitlock 21 Dec 1876-1 Feb 1901, Wymore cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
296. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs 7 Feb 1901, p 5, Died of puerperal septiceamia at Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota at 6:30 o'clock P.M. Friday, February 1, 1901, Mrs Jeanette Whitlock, aged 24 years, 1 month and 1 day.
297. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), Wymore cemetery.
298. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Jennetta Whitlock 21 Dec 1876-1 Feb 1901, Wymore cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
299. Mahaska co Cemetery Records/Augustine
300. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, State File Number: 62 5, Buried: Wymore Cemetery, Mahaska county Iowa, 26 Jan 1952.
301. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Fri 25 Jan 1952, p 4 col 6, "Funeral services of Arthur Whitlock, 84, who died Wednesday evening, will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Jan 26 in the Powers funeral home. Dr W. M. Scheuermann will have charge of the service and burial will be in Wymore cemetery."
302. State of Iowa Death Certificate
303. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Jennetta Whitlock 21 Dec 1876-1 Feb 1901Wymore cemetery, Monroe Iowa (no date of burial noted).
304. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs 7 Feb 1901, The remains were shipped to this city and were taken to Wymore school house where a brief service was held at 11 o'clock, February 5. Interment was made in the Wymore cemetery.
305. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," 7 Feb 1901.
306. Monroe County, Iowa, Monroe county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 17, p 620, Groom: Walter Whitlock, farmer, born in Oskaloosa, father Arthur Whitlock, mother Myrtle Brown. [ Note that the first name of his mother is incorrect].
307. Mahaska County Iowa Guardianship Index 1906-1929 (Film 0976793)
308. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
309. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, Under age 5, born in Mahaska co IA.
310. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Minnesota - Rock County, Denver Twp, Hardwick, Born Sept 1894, age 5 born in IA.
311. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
312. Index to Monroe County Iowa Probate Records 1848-1975.
313. Monroe County Iowa Marriage Records, Vol 17 (Film 1887842 it 2) p 620
314. Mahaska County Iowa Guardianship Index 1906-1929 (Film 0976793)
315. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Minnesota - Rock County, Denver Twp, Hardwick, Aged 10 months, born Oct 1899 in IA (differs from other sources).
316. Mahaska County, Mahaska County Iowa Guardianship Index 1906-1929, p 277, Birth dates of children given as: Glen Whitlock 24 Jan 1901.
317. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
318. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, George M. Sedgwick, son of John and Mary Ellen Sedgwick was born in Clinton co Pa., May 6, 1855.
319. WPA, WPA Iowa Grave Records - Monroe County, George M Sedgwick 1855 to 12/20/1930, Pleasant Corners cemetery, Pleasant township.
320. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, George M. Sedgwick, son of John and Mary Ellen Sedgwick was born in Clinton co Pa., May 6, 1855.
321. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp , Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57.
322. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk Twp,ED 67 and p 191, Aged 24 born in PA, parents born in England. Living in the household of Nathan Bowen as a hired hand.
323. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 29 born in PA, miner. Living at home.
324. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 37 born in PA, religion Christian.
325. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 53 born in PA, parents born in England, coal miner, married 17 years.
326. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 63 born in PA, parents born in England. Rail road laborer.
327. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Michael Sedwick, aged 4 born in Ohio.
328. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, George M. Sedgwick... passed away at his home in Galesburg, Ill., on December 20, 1930 at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 14 days.
329. WPA, WPA Iowa Grave Records - Monroe County, Pleasant Corners Cemetery, George M Sedgwick 1855 to 12/20/1930, Pleasant Corners cemetery, Pleasant township.
330. Monroe County Iowa Marriage Records Book 8, p 232, George Sedgwick, aged 33, resident of Monroe co Iowa Minnie A Wyman aged 20 Affidavit # 3096, 3 July 1893 sworn by Edward Tharp License issued Marriage solemnized 4 July 1893 in Albia Iowa by J. Hickenlooper, Justice of the Peace His first marriage, her second marriage .
331. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, On July 4, 1892 he was united in marriage to Minnie Wyman.
332. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk Twp, ED 67, Vol 31, Sheet 10.
333. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 Mar 1910, p 2 col 2 and 3, Obituary of Sarah Jane Pierce: She was united in marriage to Thomas Fletcher March 17, 1872. To this union was born five children, Minnie A, Clarence A, Alex and two girls dying in infancy.
334. WPA, WPA Iowa Grave Records - Monroe County, Pleasant Corners.
335. Funeral Notice Card - Personal Possession.
336. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp,, Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57.
337. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, FHL, Aged 5 born in Iowa, father born in VA, mother born in IA.
338. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Dwelling 157 Polk twp, Aged 11 born in IA.
339. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 21 born in Wapello co IA, Christian. The Abe Wyman aged 80 living with them in this census, is certainly related to Ed Wyman, Minnie's first husband; perhaps his father?
340. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 36 born in IA, father born in OH, mother born in IA, had 12 children, 9 living.
341. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 44 born in IA, father born in US. mother born in IN (known to be incorrect).
342. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Mon 15 March 1954, p 6 col 1, Mrs Minnie Sedgwick, a former Monroe County resident, died Sunday at Galesburg Illinois.
343. Funeral Notice Card - Personal Possession.
344. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, Burial was at Pleasant Corners cemetery, two miles north of Frederic, Iowa.
345. Albia, Iowa, "The Monroe County News, Albia Iowa," Mon 15 March 1954, p 6 col 1, The body is to arrive at Lewis Funeral Home here Tuesday and funeral services have been tentatively set for Wednesday.
346. Whitlock, Berneice Sedgwick, "My Memories," Unpublished memoirs, (Clarence who died when about 2 weeks old).
347. Whitlock, Berneice Sedgwick, "My Memories," Unpublished memoirs.
348. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
349. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp , Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57, Born Jan 1894 in Iowa.
350. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe co, Pleasant Twp, Aged 0, born in Monroe co IA.
351. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 16 born in IA.
352. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
353. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp , Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57, Born Oct 1895 in Iowa.
354. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
355. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp , Vol 54, ED 88, Sheet 13, line 57, Born May 1897 in Iowa.
356. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 12 born in IA.
357. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
358. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 8 born in IA.
359. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
360. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 6 born in IA.
361. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 16 born in IA.
362. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
363. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, John E Sedgwick, Aged 5 born in Iowa.
364. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic."
365. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, John A, aged 14 born in IA.
366. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi, Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," He appears to have been a retired rail road worker.
367. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
368. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Ed C, Aged 3 born in IA.
369. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Edwin C, aged 13 born in IA.
370. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
371. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 102, sheet 7, Dwelling 146 Family 146, Aged 1 month born in IA.
372. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 9 born in IA.
373. Correspondence, Renee Rankin: :RANKINFAM1@aol.com; 25 Feb 1999.
374. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
375. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 7 born in IA.
376. Correspondence.
377. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, The surviving children are Mrs Mary Smith of Galesburg Ill., Mrs Fern Carlton of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs Bernice Whitlock of Avery, Ia.; Mrs Gladys Schafer of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs Margie Hartman and Mrs Cora Smith of Eldora, Ia.; Miss June Sedgwick at home; Raymond, John, Ed and Donald all of Galesburg, Ill.
378. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Pleasant twp, ED 108, sheet 5, Dwelling 102 Family 107, Aged 4 years 5 months born in IA.
379. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860.
380. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870.
381. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]).
382. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur City, p 32, SD 3, ED 57; Dwelling 40, Family 41, His wife Jane is listed as a widow and John is not present. Because a fire destroyed pre 1874 probate records and John is not listed post 1874, he likely died 1870-1874.
383. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 3 Sept 1908, p1 col 3, Obit of Jane Shelton: She was united in marriage with John T. Shelton at Fairfield, Iowa, June 1, 1854.
384. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895, John T Shelton married Jane Flower on 1 June 1854 in Fairfield, Iowa. Minister was L(?) B Dennis., Vol V p 21.
385. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol C 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 21, John T Shelton and Jane Flower, married 1 June 1854.
386. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
387. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Dwelling 4 Family 4, ED 42, Sheet 1.
388. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 3 Sept 1908, p 1 col 3, Jane Flower was born in Oberlin, Ohio, April 24 1821.
389. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 167, Family 40, She is living with Alma and is aged 73 born in Ohio, Methodist Episcopal.
390. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860, Aged 38 born in Ohio.
391. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870, Aged 48, born in OH.
392. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur City, p 32, SD 3, ED 57; Dwelling 40, Family 41, She was aged 58 and a widow, born in OH. Father born in Mass Mother born in CT .
393. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, 15 Feb 1899, p 3, col 5, Aged 25 born in Ohio. Living with Joseph Flower.
394. [Iowa 773 P, Roll 120], 1905 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Roll 112 S - Z, Card 209, City - Decatur, Mrs, Jane Shelton 84 F, born in Ohio. father b Ohio, mother b Ohio 50 year resident of the state of Iowa.
395. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 3 Sept 1908, p 1 col 3, Jane Flower was born in Oberlin, Ohio, April 24 1821 and died at Decatur City, Iowa, August 29, 1908 aged 87 years, 4 months and 5 days.
396. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 277, Shelton, Jane, aged 87 died 27 August 1908, widow in Decatur of old age. Born Trumble co, Ohio.
397. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County.
398. Death Certif, Marriage Records, Census
399. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs. 3 Sept 1908, p 1 col 3, Obit of Jane Shelton: The funeral was held from the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. L. Boyd of Leon, assisted by Rev. Cox, pastor of the Methodist church at Decatur. Interment was in the Decatur cemetery attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends."
400. Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate
401. Leon Reporter Obituary, 3 Sept 1908
402. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 167, Family 40, Religion listed as Methodist Episcopal.
403. Marriage Records, Census, Death Certif
404. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father John Shelton , mother Jane Flowers.
405. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs March 25, 1926, p1 col 4, "Mary Alma Shelton, daughter of John and Janie Shelton, was born in Decatur City, Iowa, April 10, 1855.
406. 1925 Iowa State Census
407. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 25 Mary 1926 p 1, "Mary Alma Shelton, daughter of John and Janie Shelton, was born in Decatur City, Iowa, April 10, 1855.
408. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860, Aged 5 , born in IA, Name Mary Shelton.
409. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870, Aged 15, born in IA. Named as M. E. Shelton.
410. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Dwelling 41, Family 42, ED 57, Aged 25.
411. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Dwelling 4 Family 4, ED 42, Sheet 1, Aged 45 born April 1855 in IA.
412. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur town, ED 36 Sheet 3 B, She was aged 55, widow, living in Decatur IA. She said she had borne 5 children and 5 were still living.
413. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Sheet 10B, Dwelling 93 Family 79, Decatur City, She was aged 64.
414. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Mary Almira Fisher 1855-1926 Decatur Cemetery, row 16 Decatur.
415. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Fisher, Mary Almira 1855-1926 Decatur, Row 16.
416. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 16 Family 16, p 235, Fisher, Mary (Residence T69 R 26 S 27) 30 F widow Born in Decatur co Iowa.
417. 1915 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County: Davis - Lamb, ([Filmed by GSUT at Iowa State Historical Dept, Des Moines, IA, 18 Feb 1986]), Alma Fisher - Card 11 Age 54, Decatur City, Decatur, widowed born IA, church Methodist Father born KY, mother born OH .
418. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs March 25, 1926, p1 col 4, Mary Alma Shelton, daughter of John and Janie Shelton, was born in Decatur City, Iowa, April 10, 1855 and departed this life March 19 1926, age 70 years, 11 months and 9 days.
419. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Fisher, Mary Almira 1855-1926 Decatur, Row 16.
420. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Mary Almira Fisher 1855-1926 Decatur Cemetery, row 16 Decatur.
421. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs, 7 March 1940 p 2 col 4, Obit for John Fisher, He grew to manhood in Decatur and lived with his widowed mother till she passed away March 17, 1926, being her support for a number of years.
422. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 1, 1874-1879, ([Filmed by GSUT,21 Oct 1976, at Decatur county courthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 53, Harry Fisher, aged 24 and Mary Alma Shelton, aged 20 married 4 October 1874 in Decatur.
423. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 25 Mar 1926, p1, Obit for Mary Alma Fisher: She was united in marriage to Henry Fisher in 1874, who died in November 1883.
424. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Fisher, Henry 1853 to 1883, Decatur cem, Row 16, Decatur.
425. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 25 Mar 1926, p1, Obit for Mary Alma Fisher: She was united in marriage to Henry Fisher in 1874, who died in November 1883.
426. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Fisher, Henry 1853 to 1883, Decatur cem, Row 16, Decatur.
427. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs March 25, 1926, p1 col 4, Obit of Mary Alma Fisher: Funeral services were held Sunday at the Decatur M.E. Church. Interment followed in the beautiful Decatur Cemetery.
428. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Mary Almira Fisher 1855-1926 Decatur Cemetery, row 16 Decatur.
429. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Fisher, Mary Almira 1855-1926 Decatur, Row 16.
430. Leon Reporter Obituary (25 Mar 1926, p1)
431. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur twp.
432. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed.
433. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860, Aged 3, born in IA.
434. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870.
435. 1880 Fed Census Mortality Schedule for Iowa
436. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Father John Shelton , mother Jane Flower.
437. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860.
438. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 247 Dwelling 35 Family 35, taken 7 June 1870.
439. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)).
440. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Dwelling 4 Family 4, ED 42, Sheet 1, Age 41, born March 1859.
441. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur City, p 32, SD 3, ED 57; Dwelling 40, Family 41, Edgar is aged 21.
442. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives US 5-324, Roll 400]), Decatur town, ED 36 Sheet 3 B, He was 51 years old.
443. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Sheet 10B, Dwelling 93 Family 79, Decatur City, He was aged 60 and single.
444. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Decatur City, Book 1 - no page number or dwelling number listed, Aged 64, single.
445. [Iowa 773 P, Roll 120], 1905 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Roll 110 H - S, Card 213 - Decatur City, Ed F Shelton, Decatur, age 45, b Decatur co IA, mother b OH, father b KY, railroading.
446. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 28 Apr 1904, p 1 col 4, Lists his sibs.
447. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
448. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 450 Filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: W I Gardner son, husband of T C Gardner.
449. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Wilson I Gardner 1832-4/18/1904; Decatur Cemetery, Row 22.
450. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, taken 1 June 1900, SD 8 ED 42 , Sheet 1.
451. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 28 Apr 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "He was born in Stark County, Ohio May 12, 1832 ."
452. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 169, family 50, Aged 62, born in Ohio.
453. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 19, born in Ohio.
454. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 1102, Family 1015, p 145, Aged 28 born in Ohio.
455. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, 48 year old farmer, born in Ohio, father born in PA mother born in Ohio.
456. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Aged 52, laborer, born in Ohio.
457. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township, 23 year old, born in Ohio, 2 years in state.
458. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Wilson I 1832-4/18/1904 Decatur Row 22.
459. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Wilson I Gardner 1832-4/18/1904; Decatur Cemetery, Row 22.
460. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 28 Apr 1904, p 1 col 4, "Wilson I Gardner, one of the Decatur county's pioneer citizens, who saw this country converted from a wild land of prairies and forests to one of orchards, farms and beautiful homes, passed away suddenly and quietly at his home in Decatur City, Iowa on Monday, April 18, 1904 after a very short illness of pneumonia."
461. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Wilson I 1832-4/18/1904 Decatur Row 22.
462. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 28 Apr 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "He was married to Catharine Wightwine[sic] in 1854."
463. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 1 Dec 1910, p 1 col 4, Catherine Nightwine Gardner's Obit: " On Oct 26, 1854 she was married to Wilson I. Gardner."
464. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Father: John Nightwine , born in Ohio Mother: Nightwine Informant: F.M. Gardner There is no evidence of a father for her named John. The only possible one that has been found to date is William Nightwine. He would have died when Teresa was very young and her son Francis may not have known much about him.
465. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, taken 1 June 1900, SD 8 ED 42 , Sheet 1.
466. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Death: 24 Nov 1910 Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1837 Place of Birth: Ohio Age 73 y 10 m 21 d .
467. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 1 Dec 1910, p 1 col 4, "Miss Catherine Nightwine was born in Columbia county, Ohio Feb. 3, 1837."
468. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 169, family 50, Listed as T. C. Gardner, aged 58, wife, born in Ohio.
469. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 1102, Family 1015, p 145, Aged 23 born in Ohio.
470. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, 43 year old, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio.
471. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Aged 47 born in Ohio.
472. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township, Aged 19 born in Ohio, 2 years in state.
473. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910 Decatur cemetery, Row 22.
474. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910, Decatur, Row 22.
475. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), "Catherine Gardner, died 24 Nov 1910, widow, aged 73. Born in Columbia co Ohio" This puts her birth year at 1837. The record says Columbia co Ohio, which is a non-existent county in Ohio and must be a mistake for Columbiana co Ohio.
476. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs 1 Dec 1910, p 1 col 4, "Miss Catherine Nightwine was born in Columbia county, Ohio Feb. 3, 1837 and died in Decatur City, Iowa Nov. 24, 1910 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 21 days."
477. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Death: 24 Nov 1910.
478. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910 Decatur cemetery, Row 22.
479. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910, Decatur, Row 22.
480. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), "Catherine Gardner, died 24 Nov 1910, widow, aged 73... Died of paralysis in Decatur. ."
481. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Wilson I 1832-4/18/1904 Decatur Row 22.
482. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Interment was in the Decatur City cemetery, Tuesday, April 19, the funeral services being conducted by Elder Ross of Seymour, assisted by Rev. Heckathorn of the M. E. Church. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful."
483. Obituary
484. Death Certif, Marriage Records
485. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Burial: Decatur Cemetery Nov 25 1910.
486. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910 Decatur cemetery, Row 22.
487. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, Catherine 1837-11/24/1910, Decatur, Row 22.
488. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), "Catherine Gardner, died 24 Nov 1910,...Buried in Decatur City cemetery."
489. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs Dec 1, 1910, Obit of Catherine Gardern: "The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Decatur City by the Rev. J. S. Coffin of the Leon Christian Church after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Decatur in the midst of a large company of friends and relatives. ."
490. Obituary
491. Death Certif, Marriage Records, Death Records
492. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Father: Wilson I Gardner born in Ohio Mother: Teresa C Nightwine born in Ohio Informant: Mrs H Tullis .
493. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: " He was married to Catharine Wightwine[sic] in 1854, to which union four children were born, Frank M. Gardner, Mrs Luberta Shelton and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen fo Decatur City and Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon."
494. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs Dec 1, 1910, Obit of Catherine Nightwine Gardner: "To this union, four children were born, one son and three daughters all of whom are living as follows: Frank of Decatur City, Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon, Mrs Lute Shelton of Decatur City and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Russell Iowa."
495. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," "Francis Marion Gardner, son of Wilson I and Theressa C Gardner, was born June 15, 1861 ."
496. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 31 Aug 1922, p 1.
497. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Birth: 15 June 1861, Age 61 y 2m 13 d Birthplace: Decatur county .
498. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 169, family 50, Aged 33 born in IA.
499. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, taken 1 June 1900, SD 8 ED 42 , Sheet 1, Born June 1861 in Iowa.
500. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, 19 year old, born in Iowa, parents born in Ohio.
501. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Aged 23 born in Iowa.
502. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Frank 1861-1922.
503. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 31 Aug 1922, p 1, "Francis Marion Gardner, son of Wilson I and Theressa C Gardner, was born June 15, 1861 and died at the home of his sister Mr H.L. Tullis, August 28 1922."
504. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Death: 29 Aug 1922.
505. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Frank 1861-1922.
506. Leon Journal; Leon , Iowa; 31 Aug 1922, p 1
507. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Burial: 29 Aug 1922 at Decatur City Iowa Undertaker: F S Stinnert .
508. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Frank 1861-1922.
509. State of Iowa Death Certificate
510. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Father: W I Gardner Mother: Teresa Nightwine Informant: Teresa E Tullis .
511. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State of Iowa Census - Decatur County (108-AA), (Decatur County (108-AA)), Leon; [Page number and house number not available], Father Wilson I Gardner, mother Kate Nightwine.
512. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: " He was married to Catharine Wightwine[sic] in 1854, to which union four children were born, Frank M. Gardner, Mrs Luberta Shelton and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen fo Decatur City and Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon."
513. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs Dec 1, 1910, Obit of Catherine Nightwine Gardner: "To this union, four children were born, one son and three daughters all of whom are living as follows: Frank of Decatur City, Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon, Mrs Lute Shelton of Decatur City and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Russell Iowa."
514. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 31 Aug 1922, p 1, Obit of Francis Gardner: " He leaves to mourn his departure, three sisters Mrs Shelton of Decatur City, Iowa; Mrs Kalkofin of Cedar Rapids Iowa, and Mrs H.L. Tullis of Leon Iowa and other relatives and friends."
515. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Oct 1953 p 5, "Mrs Almattie, better known as Allie Tullis, the daughter of Wilson and Teresa Gardner was born 19 April 1867, north of Leon Iowa."
516. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Birth: 19 April 1867, Age 86 Birthplace: Iowa.
517. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon-Vol 22, ED 59, Sheet 10 B, Aged 52, born in IA, parents born in Ohio.
518. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, 13 year old, born in Iowa parents born in Ohio.
519. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Aged 17 born in Decatur co IA.
520. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Oct 1953 p 5, Obit of Allie Tullis : "She passed from this life October 3, 1953 in the Decatur county hospital after a brief illness."
521. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Death: 8 Oct 1953.
522. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Oct 1953 p 5, Obit of Allie Gardner Tullis :"On October 29, 1891 she married Mr H.L. Tullis who preceded her in death. ."
523. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 5 1891-1895, ([Filmed by GSUT 21 Oct 1976, Decatur co crhthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 75, Alla Gardner, aged 24 married H.L. Tullis aged 30 on 29 Oct 1891 in Leon.
524. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives T625 Roll 486]), Leon-Vol 22, ED 59, Sheet 10 B, Aged 58, born in Iowa, father born Ohio, mother born IA. His name is given as Hannabill and occupation was an Express Agent.
525. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Burial: 11 Oct 1953 Decatur City Cemetery Funeral Home: Frank Slade .
526. Leon Journal Reporter; Leon Iowa , 15 Oct 1853 p 5
527. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Father: Wilson I Gardner Mother: Catharine Nightwine Informant: Elza F Curtis - Cedar Rapids .
528. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: " He was married to Catharine Wightwine[sic] in 1854, to which union four children were born, Frank M. Gardner, Mrs Luberta Shelton and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen fo Decatur City and Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon."
529. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs Dec 1, 1910, Obit of Catherine Nightwine Gardner: "To this union, four children were born, one son and three daughters all of whom are living as follows: Frank of Decatur City, Mrs Allie Tullis of Leon, Mrs Lute Shelton of Decatur City and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Russell Iowa."
530. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 31 Aug 1922, p 1, Obit of Francis Gardner: " He leaves to mourn his departure, three sisters Mrs Shelton of Decatur City, Iowa; Mrs Kalkofin of Cedar Rapids Iowa, and Mrs H.L. Tullis of Leon Iowa and other relatives and friends."
531. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Oct 1953 p 5, Obit of Allie Gardner: "..two sisters Mrs Luttie Shelton of Decatur and Mrs Jennie Kalkofen of Cedar Rapids."
532. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Date of Birth: 2 Jan 1878, aged 86, born in Iowa.
533. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 169, family 50, Aged 17 born in IA.
534. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Decatur twp, Decatur City, taken 1 June 1900, SD 8 ED 42 , Sheet 1, Jennie Kalkoffen, aged Jan 1878, born in Iowa, aged 22.
535. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 52, SD 3, ED 58, Dwelling 2 Family 2, Jane B Gardner, aged 2 born in Iowa, parents born in Ohio.
536. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur City , Dwelling 17 Family 17, p 235, Aged 6 born in Decatur co IA.
537. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Usual residence: Cedar Rapids Iowa Date of Death: Sept 18 1964 .
538. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol 6, 1895-1898, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1976, Decatur co crhthouse, Leon Iowa]), p 406, Jennie B Gardner aged 19, married W.H. Kalkoffen aged 30 p 406, on 2 June 1897 in Leon IA. H.L. Tullis gave affidavit .
539. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Kalkoffen, W. H. 1863-1931 Decatur, Row 20 , 6 graves on lot.
540. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Burial: 20 Sept 1964 Decatur Cemetery Undertaker: James A Slade .
541. State of Iowa Death Certificate
542. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Kalkoffen, W. H. 1863-1931 Decatur, Row 20 , 6 graves on lot.
543. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, April 9, 1820, a son of Alexander and Rebecca (Scott) Sires, the father serving as a soldier in the war of 1812.
544. Probate Case File, Jackson county Wisconsin, Case # 544, Heirs at law of said deceased are named in will, viz: his widow Rebecca Sires and George Sires, William Sires, David Sires, Thomas Sires, Alexander Sires jun, John Townsend, Sally Stewart and Betsey Ann Tadder. Betsy Ann Tadder, Sally Stewart, William Sires, Alexander Sires jun all live in Wisconsin, Thomas Sires in Minn, George Sires in Iowa, John Townsend in Missouri. Dated at Black River Falls 24 May 1870. .
545. Probate Case File, Jackson county Wisconsin, Case #544, Will of Alexander Sires dated 29 March 1869:...bequeath to my eldest son George Sires...
546. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Vol 80, ED 154, Sheet 4, Aged 80 born April 1820, married 56 years, born in IN, father born in VA, mother born in KY.
547. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, April 9, 1820, a son of Alexander and Rebecca (Scott) Sires, the father serving as a soldier in the war of 1812.
548. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Listed as George Sirus. Aged 36 born in IN.
549. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Listed as George Seirs. Aged 40 born in IN , assets over $2500.
550. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Aged 50 born in IN. Assets over $5300.
551. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 60 born in IN, father born in KY, mother born in VA (backward from what is true).
552. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 95 Family 95, Aged 64 born in IN.
553. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Aged 74, born in IN, listed as Baptist.
554. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Cass County, Cass County, 11 Sept 1950, Dwelling 53, Family 49, p 489, Aged 30 born in IN, farmer.
555. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, #264, Aged 83 at time of death, Born: Indiana .
556. Cemetery and Grave Records for Wayne County, George Sires, died 5/9/1903 aged 83 buried in Woods Cemetery (This makes him born in 1822).
557. Corydon, Wayne co, IA, The Wayne County Democrat, 19 May 1903, Tuesday, p1 col 1, Deceased was born in Jackson county, Indiana 19 April 1820. He came to Iowa in July 1855, settling in Washington township.
558. Wayne County Iowa, Records of Deaths, Vol 2 1897-1909, George Sires 83 farmer died 9 May 1903. Born in Indiana and died in Washington Twp of old age. Buried in Woods cemetery.
559. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 19 May 1903, Tuesday, p1 col 1, George Sires, one of the oldest settlers and most respected citizens of Wayne county, died at his home in Washington township, Saturday May 9, 1903, and was buried Tuesday, May 12th in the Wood cemetery, the funeral services being conducted at the residence by Rev Harvey, pastor of the Cambria M.E. Church.
560. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, #264, Date of Death: May 9 1903, Place of Death: Washington Cause of Death: Old age.
561. WPA, Wayne County Iowa WPA Gravestone Records, Mary Sires, no dates given, in Woods cemetery, Washington Twp.
562. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires was married October 24, 1844, to Mary Fitzer.
563. Wolfe, Barbara Schull 1983, Marriage Records of Cass County Indiana 1829-1851, Book 1, p 95, Fitzer, Mary m George Sires 10/24/1844.
564. Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records Book D 1869-1875, p 250, Heirs of John Fitzer: Mary Sires, Mary Fitzer, Elizabeth Thomas, George Fitzer and Mary E Smith requested that the will of John Fitzer ...
565. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires: ...Cass county Indiana, where October 24, 1844 she was married to Rev George Sires.
566. Wayne County Iowa, Records of Deaths, Vol 2 1897-1909.
567. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 93 0581, Father: John Fitzer Birthplace: Ohio Mother: Mary Woods Birthplace: [blank] .
568. Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records Book D 1869-1875, p 250, Heirs of John Fitzer: Mary Sires, Mary Fitzer, Elizabeth Thomas, George Fitzer and Mary E Smith requested that the will of John Fitzer ...
569. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires: Her maiden name was Mary Fitzer, and she was born 6 May 1823 in Lawrence county Ohio.
570. Lucas County Iowa, Deed Book 10, 1880-1882, p 481 21 Jan 1873, Mary Sires vs Mary Fitzer widow, Mary E Smith, Elizabeth Thomas and George Fitzer, heirs at law of John Fitzer deceased, for the partition of land.
571. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, Mary Fitzer, a daughter of John and Mary (Woods) Fitzer, of Cass County, Indiana.
572. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Vol 80, ED 154, Sheet 4, Born May 1823 in Ohio, aged 78, mother of 11 children, 8 living. Parents born in Ohio. Her maiden name was Mary Fitzer, and she was born 6 May 1823 in Lawrence county Ohio.
573. Wayne County Iowa, Records of Deaths, Vol 2 1897-1909.
574. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 33 born in Ohio.
575. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Aged 37 born in OH.
576. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Aged 47 born in Ohio.
577. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 57 born in OH, father born in KY, mother born in PA.
578. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 95 Family 95, Aged 61 born in Ohio.
579. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Aged 71 born in OH, religion listed as Methodist Episcopal.
580. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Cass County, Cass County, 11 Sept 1950, Dwelling 53, Family 49, p 489, Aged 27 born in Ohio.
581. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires who died 17 Jan 1908: Her maiden name was Mary Fitzer, and she was born 6 May 1823 in Lawrence county Ohio.
582. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 93 0581, Date of Birth: May 6, 1823, Birthplace: Ohio.
583. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, .. occurred the death of Mrs George Sires at her late home in Wayne county, Iowa Jan 17 1908....
584. Wayne County Iowa, Records of Deaths, Vol 2 1897-1909.
585. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 93 0581, Date of Death: Jan 17, 1908, Township: Washington City or Town: Derby.
586. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, #264, Place of burial: Wood.
587. Cemetery and Grave Records for Wayne County, Mary Sires, no dates given, in Woods cemetery, Washington Twp.
588. WPA, Wayne County Iowa WPA Gravestone Records, Sires, George (husband of Mary) d 9 May 1903 aged 83, Woods cem.
589. Wayne County Iowa, Records of Deaths, Vol 2 1897-1909, George Sires 83 farmer died 9 May 1903. Born in Indiana and died in Washington Twp of old age. Buried in Woods cemetery.
590. Corydon, Wayne co, IA, The Wayne County Democrat, 19 May 1903, Tuesday, p1 col 1, George Sires, one of the oldest settlers and most respected citizens of Wayne county, died at his home in Washington township, Saturday May 9, 1903, and was buried Tuesday, May 12th in the Wood cemetery, the funeral services being conducted at the residence by Rev Harvey, pastor of the Cambria M.E. Church.
591. Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate
592. Wayne co Democrat Obituary
593. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Listed as Baptist.
594. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 93 0581, Buried: Fitzer cemetery 2/19/1908.
595. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires: The interment took place in the Fitzer cemetery by the side of her companion where were gathered a throng of people awaiting the funeral cortege." ( This should be the Woods cemetery).
596. WPA, Wayne County Iowa WPA Gravestone Records, Sires, Mary (Mrs George), Woods Cem, Washington twp, no dates.
597. State of Iowa Death Certificate
598. Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate
599. Corydon Democrat; Wayne county Iowa, 1908; Film (1673371)
600. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Listed as Methodist Episcopal.
601. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
602. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Aged John F, aged 24 , farmer born in IN.
603. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 10 born in IN.
604. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, John F, aged 15 born in IN.
605. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Cass County, Cass County, 11 Sept 1950, Dwelling 53, Family 49, p 489, Aged 5 born in IN.
606. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 19 May 1903, p1 col 1.
607. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri - Soundex.
608. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires: ...a son Alexander who died in the army during the Civil War.
609. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
610. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County.
611. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 8 born in IN.
612. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Aged 13 born in IN.
613. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Cass County, Cass County, 11 Sept 1950, Dwelling 53, Family 49, p 489, Aged 3 born in IN.
614. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
615. Corydon, Iowa, "The Corydon Democrat," Copies of sent by Helen Whannel, 24 Jan 1908, Obit of Mary Sires: ...a son Alexander who died in the army during the Civil War.
616. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
617. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 6 born in IA.
618. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, James H, Aged 11 born in IN.
619. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Aged 21 born in IN.
620. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Illinois - Jasper County, Wade twp, Volume 97, ED 103, Sheet 3, Line 35, Aged 51, born Feb 1849 in Indiana.
621. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Cass County, Cass County, 11 Sept 1950, Dwelling 53, Family 49, p 489, James H, aged 1 born in IN.
622. WPA, Index to Marriage Records, Cass co IN, 1850-1920, (1940), Sires, James H married Saran E Burleigh 14 August 1873.
623. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Illinois - Jasper County, Wade twp, Volume 97, ED 103, Sheet 3, Line 35, Born May 1857, aged 43, born in IN.
624. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
625. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 4 born in IN.
626. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Martha A, aged 8 born in IA.
627. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Martha A, aged 18 born in IN.
628. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, ED 240 p 284 A, taken 16 July 1880, Aged 28 born in IN.
629. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, ED 240 p 284 A, taken 16 July 1880, Listed as wife of William Lanier.
630. Wayne County Iowa Marriage Records Vol 2 1865-1871, p 208, William R Lanier aged 21, Martha A Sires aged 21 licensed issued (no date), no certificate of marriage listed.
631. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, ED 240 p 284 A, taken 16 July 1880, Aged 31, born in IA. Parents birthplace info blank.
632. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
633. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Nebraska Soundex.
634. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp p 75, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 1 born in IN.
635. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Aged 5 born in IN.
636. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Aged 16 born in IN.
637. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Pierce County, Plainview, SD3, ED 169, Sheet 8, Dwelling 193, Aged 55 born in IN. Married 13 years, 2nd marriage, father born in IN, mother born in Ohio.
638. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Douglas County, ([NA-T625, Roll 990]), City of Omaha, SD 2, ED 90, sheet 11 B, Ward 8, Aged 65, widowed, born in IN. Living with Carl Vornweg, and listed as his father in law.
639. 1920 Census For Nebraska
640. Wayne county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 3 1876-1881, p 107, Bruce Sires to Mary E Doyle 1 April 1877 by M.R. Harnard.
641. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Nebraska Soundex, Pierce county, Vol 32 ED 151.
642. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Pierce County, Plainview, SD3, ED 169, Sheet 8, Dwelling 193, Aged 36, born in Germany. Emigrated in 1886, parents born in Germany. Married 13 years, 1st marriage. Her 75 year old father Henry Frick was living with them.
643. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Douglas County, ([NA-T625, Roll 990]), City of Omaha, SD 2, ED 90, sheet 11 B, Ward 8, Bruce Sires was listed as widowed in the this census.
644. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
645. Daisy Edgerly Sires.
646. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Robert R, aged 3 born in IA.
647. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, Robert R, aged 12 born in IA.
648. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 23 born in IA, living at home.
649. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Franklin County, Lee township, vol 28, ED 134, sheet 6, line 49, Aged 44 born in Sept 1855 in IA.
650. Daisy Edgerly Sires
651. 1900 Federal Census for Iowa Franklin county Iowa
652. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
653. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388.
654. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township p 466, Aged 1 born in IA.
655. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 21 born in IA. She is now living with husband Jerry Lott.
656. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 96, Aged 26 born in Wayne co IA.
657. Wayne county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 3 1876-1881, p 421, Jerry Lott aged 23 to Rebecca J Sires aged 20, affadavit by R.R. Sires, married 26 Feb 1880 near Cambria by Charles H Burleigh, minister.
658. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 96, Aged 27 farmer, born in IL.
659. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, Aged 23 born in IL, father born in NY, mother born in Michigan.
660. Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co, 1886, Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa, p 327, George Sires and Mary Fitzer: To this union were born eleven children-John F, Alexander S (was a soldier in Company I, Fourth Iowa Infantry and died at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1864), James H, Martha Ann, Bruce, Robert R, Rebecca, U.S. Grant, George A and two who died in early childhood.
661. Wayne County Iowa, Deed Records, Vol 40, 1896-1905, p 177, 28 June 1898: George Sires and Mary Sires his wife of Wayne county Iowa sold for $1.00 and love and affection to Cora B Sires, Earl Sires, Fern Sires, Hazel Sires, wife and children of Asbery Sires of Wayne county Iowa.
662. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Madison County, Norfolk, SD3, ED 141, sheet 3A, Dwelling 43, Family 44, Aged 42 born in IA, married 17 years, 1st marriage, father born IN, mother born OH.
663. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Township, page 388, George A, aged 2 born in IA.
664. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington Twp, p 22, ED 238,, taken 8 July 1880 p 238A, George A, aged 12 born in IA.
665. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Dwelling 95 Family 95, No age given. born in Wayne co IA.
666. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Aged 26 born in IL (the place of birth is not correct).
667. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township, vol 80, ED 157, sheet 4, line 46, Aged 32 born Jan 1868 in Iowa,.
668. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Madison County, ([NA-T625, Roll 993]), City of Norfolk, SD 3, ED 148, sheet 18 A, Second ward, Aged 52 born in IA, father born in IN, mother born in Oh. At this time he was working as janitor at the high school.
669. 1920 Census For Nebraska
670. Wayne County Iowa, Deed Records, Vol 40, 1896-1905, p 177, 28 June 1898: George Sires and Mary Sires his wife of Wayne county Iowa sold for $1.00 and love and affection to Cora B Sires, Earl Sires, Fern Sires, Hazel Sires, wife and children of Asbery Sires of Wayne county Iowa.
671. Lucas County Iowa Marriage Records 1889-1898, p 211, G.A. Sires aged 24 of Derby and Belle Milthorpe of Chariton aged 26 were married at Chariton 20 Oct 1892.
672. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington township, vol 80, ED 157, sheet 4, line 46.
673. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Madison County, SD3, ED 141, sheet 3A, Dwelling 43, Family 44, Aged 43 born in IL, parents born England. Mother of 5 children, 5 living.
674. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp, Aged 26 born in IL.
675. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Nebraska - Madison County, ([NA-T625, Roll 993]), City of Norfolk, SD 3, ED 148, sheet 18 A, Second ward, Aged 54 born in IL.
676. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Appanoose County, Center twp, Centerville, Vol 3 ED 27 sheet 25 line 68.
677. Burial Records , Appanoose County Iowa , 1859-1938 (Film 1703828 it 2), William Long, born 29 Oct 1831, died 3 Sept 1906.
678. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Service Records of William Long, Age 31 years, height 5 ft 11 1/2 inches Where born: Licken co OH.
679. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for William Long.
680. WPA, "Appanoose County, Iowa Cemeteries WPA."
681. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, Dwelling 74 Family 74, Aged 24 born in Ohio, 0 years in state in 1856.
682. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, taken 14 June, p 409, Dwelling 195, family 175, Aged 29 born in Ohio.
683. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Appanoose County, Center twp, Centerville ED 20, sheet 29, line 14, Aged 50 born in Ohio, both parents born in Ohio.
684. 1895 State Census for Iowa - Appanoose County, Centerville 2nd ward, p 20, Aged 64 born in Ohio.
685. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 27-00321, Date of Birth: Do not know Age: 67 .
686. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for William Long.
687. Burial Records , Appanoose County Iowa , 1859-1938 (Film 1703828 it 2), William Long, born 29 Oct 1831, died 3 Sept 1906.
688. Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, "The Centerville Daily Citizen," Obituary, sent by Helen Whannel, Tues Sept 4 1906 p 4 col 3, Word came to Centerville this morning of the death of William Long, formerly a resident of this city, but who has been living with his daughter Mrs Martie Towner at Weldon. His death occurred this morning...
689. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 2, William Long 67 married, no birth or parents info listed, died 4 Sept 1906 of Bright's Disease.
690. Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, "The Centerville Daily Citizen," Obituary, sent by Helen Whannel, Centerville Daily Citizen; Centerville Iowa, Wed 5 Sept 1906 p 4 col 3.
691. WPA, "Appanoose County, Iowa Cemeteries WPA."
692. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, 27-00321, Place of Death: Decatur co , Franklin twp Date of Death: 4 Sept < No year listed> .
693. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long...died 4 Sept 1906 Weldon Iowa.
694. Putnam County IN Marriage records
695. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944, Listed in household of David and Charlotte Poplin.
696. 1850 Indiana Census
697. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, Dwelling 74 Family 74.
698. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, taken 14 June, p 409, Dwelling 195, family 175.
699. General Index to Probate Court, Wayne county Iowa Vol 2 (Film 1009064), p 109, "p 109 Margeret A Long, letters of Guardian ship to David Poplin guardian, Issued 23 Dec 1867, Book B p 546 Other records Book D 129,164 Heirs Charles R Long, Lydia Long, James Long ."
700. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, Wi,liam Long...buried Oakland cemetery, Centerville IA.
701. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 2, William Long 67 ... Buried in Centerville, undertaker was T.J. Sheffer of Garden Grove.
702. Burial Records , Appanoose County Iowa , 1859-1938 (Film 1703828 it 2), William Long, born 29 Oct 1831, died 3 Sept 1906 buried Center twp, Centerville, Oakland cemetery Lot = addition 1, Block 7, 10 Row .
703. Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, "The Centerville Daily Citizen," Obituary, sent by Helen Whannel, Tues Sept 4 1906 p 4 col 3, Obit of William Long: "and his remains will be brought here tomorrow at 10:00 oclock and taken to the Christian Church from where the funeral service will be held. Mr Long was a member of hte GAR and IOOF Lodge."
704. Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, "The Centerville Daily Citizen," Obituary, sent by Helen Whannel, Wed Sept 5 1906 p 4 col 3, "The remains of William Long, a former Centerville resident, whose death occurred at Weldon, Monday, were brought to this city this morning at 10:00 o'clock on the Burlington and were given interment at Oakland cemetery followng the funeral services which were conducted at the Central Church of Christ by Rev W.R. Gill, immediately after the arrival of the funeral party. The services were attended by members of the Grand Army of the Republic and Centerville Lodge No 76 I.O.O.F. and many friends of the deceased."
705. Decatur County Courthouse Deaths 1906-1910 (Film 1009362)
706. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: Private, D 74th Indiana infantry, residence Kendallville Enlisted aged 31 20 July 1862 and mustered in at Indianapolist 21 Aug 1862 Discharged 4 August 1863 with disability. .
707. Report of the Adjutant General, Indianapolis 1865-1869 V 6, p 205 74th Regiment Infantry Co D, Long, William residence Kendallville musters 20 July 1862, Discharged 4 August 1863.
708. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Service Records of William Long, Private, Co D, 74th Indiana Infantry Where born: Licken co OH Occupation: Carpenter Enlisted 20 July at Kendallville for term of 3 years .
709. Centerville Daily Citizen; Centerville Iowa, Wed Sept 1906 p 4 col 3 Centerville Daily Citizen; Centerville Iowa, Tues Sept 4 1906 p 4 col 3
710. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, taken 14 June, p 409, Dwelling 195, family 175.
711. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: Robert, David, Ben, Charlotte Rosetta married Henry J Thomas in 1877, Lydia.
712. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, taken 14 June, p 409, Dwelling 195, family 175.
713. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Colorado - Pitkin County, Vol 14 ED 82 sheet 24 line 4.
714. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Colorado - Pitkin county, ED 138 Sheet 1, Aged 62 born in Iowa.
715. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Colorado - Pitkin County, Vol 14 ED 82 sheet 24 line 4.
716. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: Robert, David, Ben, Charlotte Rosetta married Henry J Thomas in 1877, Lydia.
717. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, taken 14 June, p 409, Dwelling 195, family 175.
718. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)).
719. General Index to Probate Court, Wayne county Iowa Vol 2 (Film 1009064), p 109, Listed as an heir of Margeret Long.
720. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: Grand daughter: Miss Nine Marie Thomas living in Des Moines Iowa Jan 1959. She says her mother was Charlotte Rosetta Long Thomas who was the 4th child of the veterans first wife.
721. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long info: Charlotte Rosetta Long ( born 2 Sept 1861 in La Grange co Indiana).
722. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Frankling twp ED 45, sheet 9.
723. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Benton twp, p 247, Aged 8, born in Indiana. Living in the household of David Poplin.
724. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp ED 238, p 22, Aged 19 born in IN, parents birth info not listed.
725. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County (107-AA), (Decatur County (107-AA)), Franklin twp, [No dwelling or house number], Aged 64, has lived 58 years in the state of Iowa, born in Ohio, father William Long born in Ohio, mother Margaret Poplin, born in Ohio.
726. Garden Grove Express Obituary
727. Garden Grove, Iowa, "The Garden Grove Express," Newspaper, Thurs July 29, 1926 p 8, col 3, "Those from away who attended the funeral services of Mrs Rosa Thomas."
728. Wayne county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 3 1876-1881, p 135, Rosetta Long to Henry J Thomas, married 16 Sept 1877 at the house of Robert Poplin.
729. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long info: Henry J Thomas, married Rosetta or Charlotte Rosetta Long 16 Sept 1877.
730. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Franklin twp, ED 45, sheet 9, Born Oct 1854, aged 45 born in PA.
731. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Washington twp ED 238, p 22, Aged 25 born in PA, parents born in Wales.
732. Appanoose County, Iowa GAR Records, Centerville Post #122, William Long: The family information came frm Miss Nina Marie Thomas. Her father was Henry J Thomas born 15 Oct 1854 in Columbia co PA,.
733. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Henry J Thomas 1854 to 1912 Metier cem, row 5 Garden Grove twp.
734. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Rosetta Thomas 1861-1926 Metier cemetery row 5 Garden Grove.
735. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Henry J Thomas 1854 to 1912 Metier cem, row 5 Garden Grove twp.
736. General Index to Probate Court, Wayne county Iowa Vol 2 (Film 1009064), p 109, p 109 Margeret A Long, letters of Guardian ship to David Poplin guardian, Issued 23 Dec 1867, Book B p 546 Other records Book D 129,164 Heirs Charles R Long, Lydia Long, James Long .
737. General Index to Probate Court, Wayne county Iowa Vol 2 (Film 1009064).
738. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wayne County, Wayne co, Benton twp, p 247 taken 1 Aug 1870, Dwelling 6 family 6.
739. Mahaska County, Iowa Deed Book M 1858-1859, p 397 , 2 Nov 1858 "We E.B. Whitlock and Asa Martin Whitlock of Mahaska County ". This shows that his middle name was Martin.
740. Mahaska County, Probate Court, Mahaska County Iowa Probate Book B (1851-1856), p 81, .. minor heirs of the estate of James and Abigail Whitlock, dec'd, that said heirs are owners of two thirds of forty acres of timberland and their brother Asa Whitlock who is of age...
741. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Asa M Whitlock 1833-1875 Bedwell cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
742. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 653, Roll 334]), Dwelling 1629 Family 1662 p 349, Aged 26 born in KY. Living in the household of George Hensell.
743. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 187), Oskaloosa p 211, Household 168, family 785, He is enumerated in the household of Jacob Barlett as a worker. Listed as 16 born in IL. Since other records show he was born in Russell co KY, Asa was almost certainly not the informant. The Bartletts may have assumed he was born in IL, if they knew he had come to Iowa from there. Asa is also enumerated with his mother.
744. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 187), (Monroe twp), p 171, Aged 15, farmer born in KY.
745. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp p 283, Aged 36, farmer, born in KY.
746. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Service Records for Marion Brown, Says he was born in Russell County KY in 1833.
747. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Asa M Whitlock 1833-1875 Bedwell cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
748. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Cassie Whitlock Jenkins, dated 5 May 1890,, ...legitimate child of Asa Whitlock who volunteered at Keokuk Iowa 17 Oct 1861 to serve in Co C 15th Iowa and who died after discharge of disease contacted in the service. He died 1 Nov 1875 left a surviving widow who has remarried 30 Sept 1880.
749. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim of Emily Whitlock Hartgrave, dated 4 Sept 1906:, ... legitimate offspring of Asa Whitlock who was in Co C 15th Iowa in the war of 1861-1865. He died by reason of disease incurred in the service in Mahaska county Iowa on - Nov 1875.
750. Mahaska County, Mahaska County, Iowa Marriage records Vol 3, 1856-1864, Asa M Whitlock groom Lucinda Hensyl bride License, 26 March 1859 Married 24 March 1859 by Isaac Mills, Justice .
751. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Cassie Whitlock Jenkins, dated 5 May 1890,, Asa Whitlock married Lucinda Hansell 27 March 1859.
752. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 187), Oskaloosa.
753. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, File #: 62-1996, Father: John Hansel Born in Germany Mother: Not known Born - Not known .
754. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 12-15 (1915-1915), Vol 14 p 17, Oskaloosa, 804 West 2 Ave, Lucindia Whitlock, female white, widowed, date of birth 6 Nov 1839, aged 78 years 2 months 25 days, housewife born in PA, father John Hansel born in Germany, name of mother Not known, no informant listed, died 1 Feb 1918 of Interstitial nephritis, physician SW Clark, Oskaloosa IA, buried Bidwell cem, no date, undertake W M Cheesman, Oskaloosa.
755. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa.
756. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, File #: 62-1996, Date of Birth: Nov 6, 1839.
757. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs 7 Feb, 1918 p 2 col 5.
758. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 187), Oskaloosa, p 208, taken 25 Sept 1850, Aged 11 born in Ohio.
759. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 653, Roll 334]), Dwelling 1629 Family 1662 p 349, Aged 21 born in Ohio.
760. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp p 283, Aged 24 born in Iowa. Since this is clearly in error, Lucinda was likely not the informant.
761. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Aged 40, widow, born in Ohio, both parents born in PA.
762. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 12-15 (1915-1915), p 17 Volume 14, Date of birth 6 Nov 1839, aged 78 years 2 months 25 days, born in PA.
763. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Lucinda Whitlock 1839-1918 Bedwell cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
764. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, File #: 62-1996, County: Mahaska City: Oskaloosa Date of Death: Feb 1, 1918.
765. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Herald; Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs 7 Feb 1918 p 2 col 5.
766. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 12-15 (1915-1915), p 17 Volume 14, Oskaloosa, 804 West 2 Ave, Lucindia Whitlock, female white, widowed, date of birth 6 Nov 1839, aged 78 years 2 months 25 days, housewife born in PA, father John Hansel born in Germany, name of mother Not known, no informant listed, died 1 Feb 1918 of Interstitial nephritis, physician SW Clark, Oskaloosa IA, buried Bidwell cem, no date, undertake W M Cheesman, Oskaloosa.
767. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), Bedwell cemetery, Row 7.
768. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Asa M Whitlock 1833-1875 Bedwell cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
769. Civil War Pension Record/Sent by National Archives
770. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Whitlock, Asa Widow Lucinda C 15 Iowa Inf Filed 30 June 1880 App#276814 Cert# 263199 Filed from Iowa .
771. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," Thurs 7 Feb 1918, p 2 col 5, Funeral service Sunday, February 3 at the Cheesman Home, at 10 a. m. Interment in Bedwell cemetery.
772. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 12-15 (1915-1915), Vol 14 p 17, Oskaloosa, 804 West 2 Ave, Lucindia Whitlock, female white, widowed, date of birth 6 Nov 1839, aged 78 years 2 months 25 days, housewife born in PA, father John Hansel born in Germany, name of mother Not known, no informant listed, died 1 Feb 1918 of Interstitial nephritis, physician SW Clark, Oskaloosa IA, buried Bidwell cem, no date, undertake W M Cheesman, Oskaloosa.
773. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, File #: 62-1996, Buried: Bidwell cemetery (No date given).
774. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), Bedwell cemetery, Row 7.
775. sent by Helen Whannel, WPA Cemetery Records, Mahaska co Iowa, Lucinda Whitlock 1839-1918 Bedwell cemetery, Monroe Iowa.
776. State of Iowa Death Certificate
777. Civil War Pension Record/Sent by National Archives
778. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Listed as son of Lucinda Whitlock.
779. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Soundex.
780. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 653, Roll 334]), Dwelling 1629 Family 1662 p 349, Aged 7 months , born in IA.
781. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp p 283, Aged 12 born in IA. Age is slightly off.
782. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Aged 20 born in IA.
783. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," In the obit for his mother Lucinda Whitlock dated 7 Feb 1918, he was mentioned as living in Oskaloosa.
784. Mahaska County Marriage Records Vol 4 1906-1929, p 364, Father is A L Whitlock, mother Mary Brockway, Asa born in Mahaska co This indicates they were married.
785. 1900 Federal Census for Iowa- Soundex
786. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Listed as daughter of Lucinda Whitlock.
787. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim of Emily Whitlock Hartgrave, dated 4 Sept 1906:, legitimate offspring of Asa Whitlock who was in Co C 15th Iowa in the war of 1861-1865. He died by reason of disease incurred in the service in Mahaska county Iowa on - Nov 1875.
788. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 86, Emma Whitlock 22 born in IA, father Asa Whitlock, mother Lucinda Hensell.
789. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp p 283, Aged 10 born in IA. Age is slightly off.
790. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Aged 18 born in IA.
791. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim of Emily Whitlock Hartgrave, dated 4 Sept 1906:, Birthdays are: Emily A born 13 June 1862 .
792. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), White Cemetery, Oskaloosa IA, Emma is noted as Bige's widow (Bige died in 1919).
793. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 86, Abijah Hartgrave 22 born in IA, father Noah Hartgrave, mother Minerva Curdiff to Emma Whitlock 22 born in IA, father Asa Whitlock, mother Lucinda Hensell. Married at Oskaloosa IA 13 June 1884 by F.W Evans, Minister. Witness: T.D. Lyon .
794. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), White Cemetery Oskaloosa, Bige Hartgrave, Age 55-2-21, Died 27 Feb 1919 Oskaloosa IA, born 1863, Sec 1 Lot 13.
795. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), White Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Emma Hartgrave, Widow of Bige, Sec 1 Lot 3 [No dates for her].
796. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]), White Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Bige Hartgrave, Age 55-2-21, Died 27 Feb 1919 Oskaloosa IA, born 1863, Sec 1 Lot 13.
797. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 12-15 (1915-1915), Vol 15 p 13, Bige Hartgrave, white male, residence Oskaloosa, married, occupation drayman, b 6 Dec 1863, b IA, father Noah Hartgrave born in IN, mother Nervia Cunday, died 55 years, 2 months, 21 days, died 27 Feb 1919 of Pneumonia, buried in Old Cemetery, undertaker EM Cheesman.
798. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 86.
799. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Listed as daughter of Lucinda Whitlock.
800. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pension Records for Asa Whitlock, Pension claim for Cassie Whitlock Jenkins, dated 5 May 1890,, Cassie D Jenkins, a resident of Barnes, in Mahaska county, State of Iowa, appeard in court and claimed she was the legitimate child of Asa Whitlock.
801. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 109, Cassa Whitlock 18 of Prarie twp, born in IA, father Asa Whitlock, mother Lucinda Hansel. .
802. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Monroe Twp p 283, Aged 2 born in IA.
803. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe Twp, ED168, sheet 19, Aged 12 born in IA.
804. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," In the obit of her mother Lucinda Whitlock dated 7 Feb 1918, she was not mentioned.
805. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 109, William Jenkins of Prarie twp, Mahaska co IA 25 farmer born in IA, father G.W. Jenkins to Cassa Whitlock 18 of Prarie twp, born in IA, father Asa Whitlock, mother Lucinda Hansel. Married at the residence of J.S. Wharton 4 July 1885 by J.S Wharton JP. Wit: O.B. Noel and Duff Moore. .
806. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), p 109.
807. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley county, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, 1963, Microcopy No 432, Roll 169]), Otter Creek twp p 356, Listed in household of David Brown and Annie Brown.
808. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, Otter creek twp, p 43, Listed again in household of David Brown.
809. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 62 0751, Father: David Brown, Birthplace: [blank]. Mother's info is blank.
810. [Filmed by GSUT 8 Jan 1982, County Court Hs Versailles IN], Wills of Ripley County Indiana Vol E, Dec 1887-Sept 1896, p 205, "The following is my last will. I David W Brown of full age being in good physical health, sound and disposing mind and memory do make and publish this last will and testament...divided between my following named children to wit: James P Brown, Francis M Brown, Niles Brown, Albert Brown, Merit Brown and Ellen Brown. In testimony hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of April A.D. 1890."
811. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 8-11 (1911-1915), Vol 10 p 6, Marion Brown,...widowed born in Indiana, father David Brown, no birthplace of father or mother's name listed.
812. Versailles, Ripley co IN, "The Republican," Thurs 8 Oct 1891, p 3 Col 3, David Brown's obit: "To them were born twelve children, seven of whom are now living. Two of his sons Marion and James P were noble soldiers in the late war, and are both living, the former one in Iowa, the latter near Osgood."
813. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]).
814. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate.
815. National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Service Records for Marion Brown.
816. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams Twp, ED 169, Vol 22, Aged 40, farmer, born in IN, father born in IN, mother born in Ohio.
817. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Dwelling 62, Aged 45, laborer, born in Indiana.
818. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaksa County, ED 56, Sheet 3, Adams twp, Aged 60, widowed, born Jan 1840 in Indiana, father born in Indiana, mother born in KY.
819. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Ed 62, Sheet 5, Dwelling 104, 70 year old widower, born in Indiana.
820. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley county, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, 1963, Microcopy No 432, Roll 169]), Otter Creek twp p 356, Dwelling 59, Family 59, Aged 10 born in Indiana, named: Francis Marion Brown.
821. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, Dwelling 291, Family 291, p 43, Center twp, Francis M Brown aged 20 born in Indiana.
822. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, ([National Archives, Microcopy 593, Roll 355] - 2nd filming), Center twp, p 81, Dwelling 278, Family 279, Aged 30, farm laborer, born in Indiana, living with his parents (alone with his wife and children).
823. Mahaska co Cemetery Records/Augustine
824. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 62 0751, County of Death: Mahaska, Township of Death: Monroe.
825. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Saturday Globe," 15 Nov 1913, p 6 col 1.
826. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Saturday Globe," 15 Nov 1913 p 1 col 4.
827. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 8-11 (1911-1915), p 6 Vol 10.
828. Osgood, Ripley co Indiana, "The Osgood Journal," 26 Nov 1913 p 1 col 6, Marion Brown...was found dead in bed Sunday morning, Nov 9th, heart failure being the cause of his death, at his home in Monroe township near Oskaloosa, Iowa.
829. Ripley County Indiana Marriages V 8, July 1866- Feb 1873, p 56, Marion Brown was married to Pruey W Wise 27 Dec 1866 in Versailles Indiana by Johnson Myers J.P.
830. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley county, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, 1963, Microcopy No 432, Roll 169]), Laughery twp p 191, Listed in household of Tully and Electa Wise.
831. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, Jackson twp p 19, Listed in household of Robert and Electa Wise.
832. Mahaska co Cemetery Records/Augustine
833. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley county, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, 1963, Microcopy No 432, Roll 169]), Laughery twp, p 191 Dwelling 34, Family 34, Aged 4 born in IN.
834. Augustine, Letha, Mrs L J Augustine, Oskaloosa Iowa Oct 1975-May 1975, Iowa Mahaska County Cemetery Records/Augustine, ([Filmed by GSUT 22 Oct 1975 at Recorders Office, Oskaloosa Iowa]).
835. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams Twp, ED 169, Vol 22, Aged 33 born in Indiana, both parents born in Indiana.
836. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, ([National Archives, Microcopy 593, Roll 355] - 2nd filming), Center twp, p 81, Dwelling 278, Family 279, Aged 25 born in Indiana, living in the household of David Brown.
837. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, Dwelling 135, Family 135, p 19 , Laughery twp, Prue Wise, 13 F, born in Indiana, in household of Robert and Electa Wise.
838. Mahaska co Cemetery Records/Augustine
839. Mahaska co Cemetery records/Augustine
840. Mahaska County Iowa Death Records Vol 8-11 (1911-1915), p 6 Vol 10, Marion Brown...buried Wymore cemetery, 11 Nov 1913.
841. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Saturday Globe," 15 Nov 1913, p 1 col 4, The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Burial in Forest cemetery.
842. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number: 62 0751, Buried: Wymore cemetery, 11 Nov.
843. Civil War Pension Records; Sent by the National Archives
844. Civil War Pension Records for Francis Marion Brown, 31 May 1882 App# 450.634 Certficate # 370.782 .
845. Osgood, Ripley co Indiana, "The Osgood Journal," 26 Nov 1913 p 1 col 6, Marion Brown, aged 73 years and a veteran of the Civil War as a member of Company D., 37 Regiment Indiana Volunteers.
846. Mahaska co Cemetery Records/Augustine
847. Osgood, Ripley co Indiana, "The Osgood Journal," 26 Nov 1913 p 1 col 6, Marion Brown...up to his thirty-seventh year he was a native of this state and was the father of Mrs Kate Trissler.
848. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams Twp, ED 169, Vol 22, Aged 12 born in Indiana, both parents born in Indiana.
849. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Dwelling 62, Aged 16 born in Indiana.
850. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, ([National Archives, Microcopy 593, Roll 355] - 2nd filming), Center twp, p 81, Dwelling 278, Family 279, Aged 2 born in Indiana. Living with her parents in the household of David Brown.
851. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Indiana - Jennings County, ([Microfilmed Bureau of Census, Mach #101)(US 5-324, Roll 359)), SD 4, ED 105, p 8B, line 97, Aged 42, born in IN, parents born in Indiana, has had 1 child, 1 living.
852. Osgood, Ripley co Indiana, "The Osgood Journal," 26 Nov 1913 p 1 col 6, Marion Brown...was the father of Mrs Kate Trissler.
853. National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 U. S. Census for Indiana - Jennings County, ([Microfilmed Bureau of Census, Mach #101)(US 5-324, Roll 359)), SD 4, ED 105, p 8B, line 97, David H Trissler, age 40, born in IN, father born in IN, mother born in VA.
854. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams Twp, ED 169, Vol 22, Aged 10 born in Indiana.
855. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Dwelling 62, Aged 14 born in Indiana.
856. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Mahaksa County, ED 56 sheet 1 line 97, Adams twp, Born Feb 1870, aged 30. Enumerated as a servant in the household of Joseph Lawrence.
857. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley County, ([National Archives, Microcopy 593, Roll 355] - 2nd filming), Center twp, p 81, Dwelling 278, Family 279, Aged 7 months, born in Indiana. Living with his parents in the household of David Brown.
858. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), Vol 2p 117, Lewis McCombs of Olivet IA 22 railroader born in IA to Flora Brown of Rosehill, aged 22. Father Marion Brown, mother Preuey Wise, married 16 June 1894 in Oskaloosa by W.J.Smith J.
859. 1880 Iowa Census (Mahaska)
860. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Mahaska County, Adams twp, Dwelling 62, Aged 12 born in Indiana.
861. Mahaska County, Mahaska Co Iowa Marriage Records (Film 0985383), Vol 1 p 117, Lewis McCombs of Olivet IA 22 railroader born in IA to Flora Brown of Rosehill, aged 22. Father Marion Brown, mother Preuey Wise, married 16 June 1894 in Oskaloosa by W.J.Smith J.
862. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Floyd County, Charles City Vol 26, ED90, sheet 9, line 22, Born Sept 1825 in England, aged 74. Year of immigration is listed as 1845, and he is listed as naturalized.
863. WPA Cemetery and Grave Records, Floyd County Iowa, Sedgwick, John 10 Aug 1823 to 16 May 1902, Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, His year, month and date of birth are different from the 1900 census.
864. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15, Aged 63, farmer, born in England, parents born in England. This age is not correct for his known birth date.
865. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 63 born in England, able to vote.
866. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Aged 33, coal miner, born in England.
867. Floyd County Iowa Records of Deaths Book A, p 172, John C Sedgwick aged 78 years 3 months and 21 days, died 16 May 1902 in Charles City Iowa of Old age and was buried in Charles City. This puts his birth at closer to Feb 1824 which differs from both the 1900 census and the WPA cemetery records.
868. Funeral Register, Floyd county Iowa Book 5, p223, John Sedgwick, residence Charles City. Cause of death, old age, Died 16 May 1902. Buried 17 May 1902 in Riverside cemetery.
869. WPA Cemetery and Grave Records, Floyd County Iowa, Sedgwick, John 10 Aug 1823 to 16 May 1902, Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
870. Charles City Iowa, "The Charles City Intelligencer," Newspaper Obituary, 22 May 1902, p 1 col 3, Mr J Sedgwick, father of Mrs. W. E. Moss died at the home of his daughter, in this city last Thursday, May 15, 1902.
871. Floyd County Iowa Records of Deaths Book A, p 172, John C Sedgwick aged 78 years 3 months and 21 days, died 16 May 1902 in Charles City Iowa of Old age and was buried in Charles City.
872. 1925 Iowa State Census Info (Son William's)
873. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15, Aged 55 born in England, parents born in England.
874. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 61 born in England.
875. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Ellen Tate, aged 32 born in England. There is a one month old female child listed here. Her year of birth does not correspond with any child who was in the 1880 census, so she may have died or married very young prior to 1880 (the 1870 not currently known for the Sedgwicks).
876. Wapello County Iowa Death Records Vol 1 1880-1897, p 77, Sedgwick, Ellen died 11 Jan 1886 buried at Kirksville IA aged 65. This puts her year of birth at 1821.
877. Wapello County Iowa Register of Deaths 1880-, p 89, Ellen Sedgwick aged 65 years. Date of death 11 Jan 1886 1:25 pm, married, born in England,.
878. Wapello County Iowa Death Records Vol 1 1880-1897, p 77, Sedgwick, Ellen died 11 Jan 1886 buried at Kirksville IA aged 65.
879. Wapello County Iowa Register of Deaths 1880-, p 89, Ellen Sedgwick aged 65 years. Date of death 11 Jan 1886 1:25 pm, married, born in England, resident in Iowa for 11 years. Died in Kirksville Iowa.
880. Charles City Iowa, "The Charles City Intelligencer," Newspaper Obituary, Thurs. May 22, 1902 p1 col 3, The funeral was held at the Moss home, Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Dr. J W. Bissell of the M. E. Church. Interment was in Riverside cemetery."
881. WPA Cemetery and Grave Records, Floyd County Iowa, Sedgwick, John 10 Aug 1823 to 16 May 1902, Riverside Cemetery, Charles City.
882. Funeral Register, Floyd county Iowa Book 5, p 223, John Sedgwick, residence Charles City. Cause of death, old age, Died 16 May 1902. Buried 17 May 1902 in Riverside cemetery.
883. 1900 Iowa Census
884. Muskigum County Ohio Naturalization Records Vol 1 1860-1872 (Film 0910168)
885. 1900 Federal Census for Iowa
886. Charles City Intelligencer, Obit, 22 May 1902
887. Wapello County Iowa Register of Deaths 1880-, p 89, Buried in Kirksville, Undertaker: Jacob Myars, Chillicothe Iowa.
888. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Aged 12 born in England. This Thomas is a curiousity. This is the only record for him found so far. Also John C's 1900 census says he emigrated to the US in 1845 so how was Thomas born in England?
889. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15.
890. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, John C Sedgwick Jr, aged 31 born in PA, miner. Living at home.
891. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Aged 6 born in Ohio (conflicts with other censuses that have him born in PA).
892. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, 1930: ...one sister Mrs Sadie Anderson of Michigan; two brothers William of Hiteman and Ed of Montana. John was not listed and must have died before 1930.
893. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Ottumwa, Father John Sedgwick, mother Ellen Tate, both born in England. Parents married in PA.
894. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, 1930: ...one sister Mrs Sadie Anderson of Michigan; two brothers William of Hiteman and Ed of Montana.
895. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his neices), William Sedgwick Obituary, William Sedgwick was born August 7, 1857 in Ohio.
896. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15.
897. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Ottumwa, Vol 77, ED 126, Sheet 6, Born Aug 1857, aged 40 in Ohio, married for 14 years, coal miner. Parents born in England.
898. [Iowa St Hist Dept, Hist Museum and Archives, Des Moines], 1925 State Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Ottumwa, Aged 66, lived in Iowa for 49 years.
899. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio - Muskingum County, Zanesville Twp p 244, Aged 2 born in Ohio.
900. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his neices), William Sedgwick Obituary, William Sedgwick died Feb 10, 1938 at the age of 80 years. He passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs Edna Forsberg in Hiteman.
901. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his neices), William Sedgwick Obituary, William Sedgwick was married to Jennie Lewis in April 1887 in Ottumwa.
902. Wapello County Iowa Transcript of Deaths, p 91, Sedgwick, Jennie born in Pennsylvania 13 July 1867,.
903. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Ottumwa, Vol 77, ED 126, Sheet 6, Born in July 1867, aged 31, born in PA, parents born in Wales.
904. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his neices), William Sedgwick Obituary, Mrs Sedgwick preceded him in death in 1909.
905. Wapello County Iowa Transcript of Deaths, p 91, Died 24 Oct 1909 of a ruptured gall bladder.
906. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his neices), William Sedgwick Obituary, Service were in charge of the Rev. Gerald Barneking Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Downs Funeral Home. Burial was in Ottumwa.
907. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Montana - Musselshell County, Roundup City, Vol 13, ED 75, Line 24, Has middle initial D.
908. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, 1930: ...one sister Mrs Sadie Anderson of Michigan; two brothers William of Hiteman and Ed of Montana.
909. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15, Aged 16 born in Ohio, parents born in England.
910. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Lucas County, Vol 47, ED 74, Sheet 10, line 32.
911. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 19 born in Ohio, miner.
912. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Montana - Musselshell County, Roundup City, Vol 13, ED 75, Sheet 6 A Line 24, Dwelling 88, Aged 55 born in PA, parents born in PA, coal miner. Listed as roomer in household of Maurice Ussen.
913. 1920 Montana Census Obituary of George M Sedgwick
914. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Charles City Vol 26, ED 90, sheet 9, Edward and Maggie were listed as married for 7 years.
915. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Lucas County, Vol 47, ED 74, Sheet 10, line 32.
916. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, 1930: ...one sister Mrs Sadie Anderson of Michigan; two brothers William of Hiteman and Ed of Montana.
917. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15, Aged 12 born in PA, parents born in England.
918. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 17 born in PA.
919. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Center twp, Kirksville, ED 62 sheet 15.
920. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Town of Kirksville, Aged 12 born in IL.
921. Sent by June and Marge Sedgwick (his daughters), George Sedgwick Obituary, 1930: ...one sister Mrs Sadie Anderson of Michigan; two brothers William of Hiteman and Ed of Montana. Elizabeth was not listed and must have died before 1930.
922. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Monroe County, District 12, p 303, Listed in household of Peter and Mary Fletcher.
923. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk Twp, ED 67, Vol 31, Sheet 10, Dwelling 89 Family 89, Aged 55 born in VA. Parents born in PA.
924. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, District 12, taken 2 Dec 1850 p 303, Aged 27, born in VA. Living in the household of Peter Fletcher.
925. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Monroe County, Dwelling 154, Family 154, Aged 30 born in VA. Living with his new wife Hannah.
926. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Cass twp, p 597, Dwelling 64, Family 61, Aged 34 farmer, born in VA. Assets worth $1700.
927. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk Twp p 245, Dwelling 77, Family 77, Aged 44 born in VA. Assets worth $1600.
928. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Dwelling 157 Polk twp, 60 farmer born in VA.
929. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Polk twp , Dwelling 157.
930. Wapello County Iowa General Index to Deeds and Lands.
931. [Filmed by GSLDS at the Wapello co Courthouse, Ottumwa IA, 10 June 1975), Wapello County, Iowa Marriage Register Vol 2, p 154, Thomas Fletcher to Sarah J Pierce Testimony given by George Pierce License dated 13 March 1872 Marriage solemnized 17 March 1872 by William McFadden Testimony given by George Pierce.
932. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 March 1910 p 2, Sarah Duffy Obit: She was united in marriage to Thomas Fletcher March 17, 1872.
933. Wapello County Iowa Birth Records 1880-1891, Book 1 p 45, Male Fletcher, 3rd child, born 9 May 1881 in Polk twp. Father Thomas Fletcher, aged 36 born in VA, mother Sarah Fletcher, maiden name Sarah Pierce, aged 33 born in IA.
934. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, p 306, Listed in household of George Pierce.
935. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk twp p 617, Listed in household of George and Marietta Pierce.
936. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Listed in household of George Pierce.
937. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number 68-91322, Father: George Pierce Birthplace: [blank]. Mother info was blank.
938. Wapello county Iowa Death Records Vol 2 1892-1903, p 154, George Pierce provided the testimony for the affadavit on the marriage of Sarah Pierce to Thomas Fletcher.
939. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk Twp, ED 67, Vol 31, Sheet 10, Dwelling 89 Family 89, Aged 30 born in Iowa. Parents born in Ohio.
940. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, p306, District Number 13, taken 3 Dec 1850.
941. 1856 State Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Wapello County, Polk Twp, p 41, Dwelling 98, Family 99.
942. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk twp, p 617.
943. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number 68-91322, Date of Birth: 12-26-1856 Age 56. The listed birth year 1856 which is contradicted by all census records etc.
944. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 Mar 1910, p 2 col 2 and 3, Sarah Jane Pierce was born December 26, 1848.
945. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp, SD 6, ED 88, Sheet 13, Born Dec 1848 in IA, aged 51, married 13 years, parents born in OH.
946. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Dwelling 157 Polk twp, Aged 36 born in IA.
947. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Wapello County, Polk twp, p 252, Aged 21 born in Iowa.
948. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 March 1910 p 2 col 2 and 3, Cuba is in mourning, as Mrs Pete Duffee passed away Tuesday, March 8...Sarah Jane Pierce was born December 26, 1848, died March 8 , 1910 aged 61 years, 2 months and 10 days.
949. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number 68-91322, County of Death: Monroe Township: Mansuway, City of Hynes Date of Death: Mar 8 , 1910.
950. State of Iowa, Vital Records Dept., State of Iowa Death Certificate, Certificate Number 68-91322, Buried: Cuba cemetery 10 Mar 1910.
951. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 Mar 1910, p 2 col 2 and 3, Obit for Sarah Duffy: A short funeral service was held at the home on Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, interment was in Cuba Cemetery.
952. The Albia Republican; Albia Iowa; 17 March 1910 p 2
953. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Polk twp, Dwelling 157.
954. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 Mar 1910 p 2 col 2 and 3, Obituary of Sarah Jane Pierce: She was united in marriage to Thomas Fletcher March 17, 1872. To this union was born five children, Minnie A, Clarence A, Alex and two girls dying in infancy.
955. Wapello County Iowa Birth Records 1880-1891, Book 1 p 45, Male Fletcher, 3rd child, born 9 May 1881 in Polk twp. Father Thomas Fletcher, aged 36 born in VA, mother Sarah Fletcher, maiden name Sarah Pierce, aged 33 born in IA.
956. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp, SD 6, ED 88, Sheet 13, Born May 1881, age 19, born in IA. Father born OH, mother born in IA.
957. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Wapello county, Dwelling 157 Polk twp, Aged 3 born in IA.
958. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Van Buren County, Stockport, Vol 80, ED 108, Sheet 6 line 31, Dwelling 142, Family 144, Aged 38 coalminer, born in Iowa. Living with his brother Alex.
959. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Van Buren County, Stockport, Vol 80, ED 108, Sheet 6 line 31, Dwelling 142, Family 144.
960. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Van Buren County, Stockport, Vol 80, ED 108, Sheet 6 line 3 listed as brother of Clarence Fletcher.
961. Albia, Monroe co IA, "The Albia Republican," 17 Mar 1910, p 2 col 2 and 3, Obituary of Sarah Jane Pierce: She was united in marriage to Thomas Fletcher March 17, 1872. To this union was born five children, Minnie A, Clarence A, Alex and two girls dying in infancy.
962. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Monroe County, ([US 5-130, P10449/NA-T623, R449]), Pleasant twp, SD 6, ED 88, Sheet 13, Born Oct 1885, aged 14 born in IA.
963. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Van Buren County, Stockport, Vol 80, ED 108, Sheet 6 line 31, Dwelling 142, Family 144, Aged 34 coal miner born in IA. Living with brother Clarence.
964. National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 U. S. Census for Iowa - Van Buren County, Stockport, Vol 80, ED 108, Sheet 6 line 31, Dwelling 142, Family 144.
965. National Archives and Records Administration, Revolutionary War Pension Records (Shelton), Medley Shelton records, Taken from a Shelton family bible, the births of the children of Medley Shelton and Elizabeth Ward: Jacob Shelton was born 25 October 1784.
966. Medley Shelton Rev War Pension records
967. Rev War Pension records of Medley Shelton
968. Gallatin co KY Marriage Records
969. Gallatin County Kentucky Marriage bonds of Henry Ogburn 1799-1818.
970. Gallatin County, Kentucky Marriage Register V1 1799-1816, ([Filmed by GSUT May 1967 at Warsaw KY]), p 8, 26 May 1810 Jacob Shelton and Polly Tandy - married by Rev Henry Ogbourn.
971. Gallatin County Kentucky Marriage bonds of Henry Ogburn 1799-1818, Loose papers, Moses Tandy and Jacob Shelton held and firmly bound to Charles Scott, Esq, Governor of Kentucky in the Just and full sum of fifty pounds current money the payment of ?? well and truly to be made to our said Governor and his successors �. dated this fourth day of May 1810 The condition of the above obligation is surety that as a marriage is shortly intended to be solemnized between Jacob Shelton and Polly Tandy, daughter of John Tandy of the County of Gallatin, now if there is no lawful cause to prevent said marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force. Signed: Jacob Shelton, Moses Tandy Teste: Percival Butler .
972. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield p 64.
973. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Volume 56 Mahaska County, ([ Filmed by GSSLCUT 8 Nov 1977, Iowa Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Oskaloosa, p 1126, Mary Shelton 66 F, widowed, born in Kentucky, resident in Iowa 18 years. Living with Matthew and Lucy Waters.
974. Averitt, William K, Tandy Kinsmen.
975. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 8, Dwelling 70 Family 51, Aged 70, born in KY. Living with Matthew and Lucy Waters.
976. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, p 8 , Dwelling 70.
977. Pension Records, Census, Gallatin co Marriages
978. Gallatin co KY Marriage Records; Gallatin co Wills, Jefferson co IA Wills
979. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 2 July 1891 p 4 col 4, Brother Shelton was born in Gallatin county, Kentucky August 14, 1811 where he lived until he was 24 years old.
980. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield, p 70, Dwelling 192, Family 195, Aged 39, born in KY.
981. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Dwelling 66, Family 67, Aged 68 born in KY, father born in VA, mother born in KY.
982. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 25, Dwelling 166, family 147, Aged 48, born in KY. He had assets of $6000.
983. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 253 Dwelling 125, Family 130, taken 13 June 1870, Aged 50, born in KY; Assets were $5000.
984. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur .
985. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Medley T died 6/28/1891 aged 79Decatur Row 17.
986. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Medley T. died June 28, 1891 aged 79y 10m 14d (14-3).
987. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur.
988. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 2 July 1891, p 4 col 4, Medley T Shelton, one of Decatur county's oldest settlers, died at his home near Decatur City, June 28, 1891, aged 79 years, 10 months and 14 days.
989. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Medley T died 6/28/1891 aged 79Decatur Row 17.
990. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Medley T. died June 28, 1891 aged 79y 10m 14d (14-3).
991. Wapello County, Early Marriage Records of Wapello County Iowa, Medley T Shelton aged 34 married April 27 1846 to Naomi French aged 19 by Robert Long.
992. Index to Marriages of Wapello County Iowa 1844-1866, 27 Apr 1846 Medley T Shelton (34 ) - Naomi French (19 ) , Book A p 40.
993. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 2 July 1891, Thurs, p 4 col 4, Obit of Medley Shelton: He married Miss Neoma French, April 22, 1840, with whom he lived happily, and who is left to mourn the loss of a tender and loving husband.
994. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," Thurs 31 Mar 1904, p 2 col 4, Obit of Naoma Shelton: She was united in marriage to Medley T Shelton, April 21, 1846.
995. Wapello County, Iowa Marriage Record Vol A 1844-1851, ([Filmed by GSLDS 10 June 1975 at Wapello co crthouse, Ottumwa IA]), p 40, I do hereby certify that I joined in the holly[sic] bond of wedlock on the 27th day of April 1846 Medly T Shelton of Jefferson County Iowa Territory aged 24 years to Miss Naoma French of Wapello County Iowa Territory aged 19 years. Given under my had this 27th day of April AD 1846-Robert Long.
996. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 31 Mar 1904 p 2 col 4, Naomi French was born in Russell county Ky., March 25, 1827.
997. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Decatur City, p 166, Family 32, She was aged 68 and a widow, born in Kentucky and Christian.
998. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Indiana - Ripley county, (National Archives Microfilm Publications, 1963, Microcopy No 432, Roll 169]), Fairfield, p 70, Dwelling 192, Family 195, Aged 23, born in KY.
999. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur City, Dwelling 66, Family 67, Aged 58 in this census (error), b KY, father b SC, mother b TN.
1000. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 25, Dwelling 166, family 147, Aged 33, born in KY.
1001. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur Wife Naomi died 3/16/1904 aged 76.
1002. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Naoma, wife died 3-16-1904 aged 76.
1003. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Naomi wife of M.T. 'Mother' died Mar. 16, 1904 aged 76y 11m 21d (14-4).
1004. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 31 Mar 1904 p 2 col 4, Obit of Naoma Shelton: She fell asleep March 16, 1904 at the home of her daughter, Sarah Foulk at Ione, Oregon, aged 76 years, 11 months and 21 days.
1005. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur Wife Naomi died 3/16/1904 aged 76.
1006. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Naoma, wife died 3-16-1904 aged 76.
1007. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Naomi wife of M.T. 'Mother' died Mar. 16, 1904 aged 76y 11m 21d (14-4).
1008. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Medley T died 6/28/1891 aged 79Decatur Row 17.
1009. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 2 July 1891, Thurs, p 4 col 4, He was buried according to the rites and ceremonies of the Odd Fellowship/ Funeral oration by the writer.
1010. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur.
1011. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Medley T. died June 28, 1891 aged 79y 10m 14d (14-3).
1012. Decatur County Journal, Obit,
1013. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 31 Mar 1904, Obit of Naoma Shelton: The funeral was conducted from the Christian Church. Tuesday, March 22 by Eld. S. B. Ross of Seymour.
1014. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Shelton, Naoma, wife died 3-16-1904 aged 76.
1015. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Medley T Shelton, died 6/28/1891 aged 79, Decatur cemetery row 17, Decatur Wife Naomi died 3/16/1904 aged 76.
1016. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Decatur City, Section B, SHELTON, Naomi wife of M.T. 'Mother' died Mar. 16, 1904 aged 76y 11m 21d (14-4).
1017. Location from 1880 Federal Census for Iowa info (Medley T); Date from Yates FGS
1018. Yates FGSE; Probate Records - Jefferson co Iowa (Film 0969390)
1019. FGS, Jefferson co Probate
1020. Yates FGSE
1021. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895, Terressa Shelton married Tarleton B Brown 21 July 1839 Vol A p 4.
1022. History of Jefferson county Iowa, (Chicago: Western Historical Publishing co, 1879), p 419, Marriage licenses issued in Jefferson county in 1839 20 July T.R. Brown and Teressa Shelton .
1023. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol A, 1839-1846, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Jefferson co crthouse, Fairfield IA 2 Feb 1978), p 4, Marriage License issued for Tarleton B Brown of legal age to Miss Teressa Shelton of legal age. Returned solemnized by Joseph Parke Esq on 21 July 1839.
1024. Gravestone Records of Decatur co Iowa/WPA
1025. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 15 Feb 1900, p 2 col 6, Maxey B Shelton was born near Lexington, Kentucky, April 5, 1824.
1026. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Leon, p 469, Dwelling 57, She was aged 70, born in KY in this census.
1027. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield, p 64 Dwelling 117 Family 117, She was aged 24, born in KY.
1028. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860, Aged 36, born in KY.
1029. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 246, Dwelling 23, Family 23, Aged 46, born in KY.
1030. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), ED 58 p 9, Leon twp, Dwelling 18, Family 19, Aged 54, born in KY, father born in VA, mother born in KY.
1031. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Maxey B Caldwell 1824 to 02-11-1900 Leon cem, row 10 Leon.
1032. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section C, CALDWELL, Maxcy B. wife of A. Apr 6, 1824 - Feb 11, 1900 (R12-15).
1033. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," 15 Feb 1900 p 2 col 6, Maxey B Shelton was born near Lexington, Kentucky, April 5, 1824, died at her home in Leon, Iowa, February 11, 1900, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
1034. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Maxey B Caldwell 1824 to 02-11-1900 Leon cem, row 10 Leon.
1035. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 30, Caldwell, Maxey age 73, housekeeper, died Feb 1900, married , born i n KY, died in Leon of Cancer , buried Leon.
1036. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Maxey B Caldwell 1824 to 02-11-1900 Leon cem, row 10 Leon.
1037. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section C, CALDWELL, Maxcy B. wife of A. Apr 6, 1824 - Feb 11, 1900 (R12-15).
1038. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895, Maxey Shelton married Alex Caldwell 18 Sept 1841, Vol A p 31.
1039. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county.
1040. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Journal Reporter," Thurs. 15 Feb 1900, p2 col 6, Obit of Maxey Shelton Caldwell: She was married to A. Caldwell at Fairfield, in 1841.
1041. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol A, 1839-1846, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Jefferson co crthouse, Fairfield IA 2 Feb 1978), p 31, 17 September 1841 Marriage Licens issued to Mr Alexander Caldwell of legal age to Miss Maxey Shelton by consent. Retured solemnized by Julias A Reed minister of the gospel 18 Sept 1841.
1042. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Alexander Caldwell 1819 to 04-18-1901.
1043. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 25 April 1901 p 2 col 4, Alexander Caldwell was born in Wheeling, Va., in May 1818.
1044. Correspondence, Copies sent by Dewitt Hoffman to Lyle Marie Stockdale, A notation on the side says "From a bible probably owned by Alexander and Maxey Caldwell-in possession of Priscilla McCartney Waldron, copies made 4-22-91" It says that Alexander was born 5 May 1817.
1045. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Alexander Caldwell 1819 to 04-18-1901.
1046. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section C, CALDWELL, Alexander May 5, 1817 - Apr 18, 1901 (R12-15).
1047. National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication T623 Roll 428]), Leon, SD 8, ED 48, Sheet 19B, taken 20 June 1900, Household of Butler, Albert 40 of IL and wife Essie Caldwell, Alexander , Boarder, WM, month of birth Unk, year 1828, b PA, parents b Unk, widowed .
1048. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 25 April 1901, p 2 col 4, Alexander Caldwell was born in Wheeling, Va., in May 1818 and died in Decatur County, Iowa April 18, 1901, aged 83 years.
1049. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Alexander Caldwell 1819 to 04-18-1901.
1050. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Alexander Caldwell 1819 to 04-18-1901.
1051. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section B, CALDWELL, Alexander May 5, 1817 - Apr 18, 1901 (R12-15).
1052. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," 15 Feb 1900, Obit of Maxey Shelton Caldwell: The funeral services were held from the home on Monday afternoon, conducted by Elder Williams, pastor of the Advent church, the interment being in the Leon cemetery.
1053. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Maxey B Caldwell 1824 to 02-11-1900 Leon cem, row 10 Leon.
1054. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Maxey B Caldwell 1824 to 02-11-1900 Leon cem, row 10 Leon.
1055. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 30, Caldwell, Maxey age 73, housekeeper, died Feb 1900, married , born i n KY, died in Leon of Cancer , buried Leon.
1056. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section C, CALDWELL, Maxcy B. wife of A. Apr 6, 1824 - Feb 11, 1900 (R12-15).
1057. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 30.
1058. Leon Reporter Obituary, 15 Feb 1900
1059. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Alexander Caldwell 1819 to 04-18-1901.
1060. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs. 25 April 1901, p 2 col 4, Obit for Alexander Caldwell: The funeral services were held from the home of his son, J. A. Caldwell, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the services being conducted by Elder Williams of the Advent church. His remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Leon cemetery by the side of his beloved wife who had preceded him to a home on high.
1061. Typed by Jan Lira, Decatur County, Iowa Cemeteries from the USGENWEB, Decatur co IA website, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iadecatu/cemeteryDocs/), Leon, Section C, CALDWELL, Alexander May 5, 1817 - Apr 18, 1901 (R12-15).
1062. Yates FGSE
1063. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895, Mary Jane Shelton married William J Shamp 3 Apr 1848, Vol B p 109.
1064. Jefferson County Iowa Pedigrees, William I Shamp born in Ohio in 1825 died 3 Nov 1895 in Lake Geneva WI married on 4 April 1848 Miss Mary Jane Shelton.
1065. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol B 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 109, April 3 1848 marriage license issued to Wm J Shamp and Miss Mary Jane Shelton of lawful age [No other info] .
1066. Jefferson County Iowa Pedigrees, William I Shamp born in Ohio in 1825 died 3 Nov 1895 in Lake Geneva WI.
1067. Jefferson County Iowa Pedigrees.
1068. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur Twp, p 24 Dwelling 165, Family 146.
1069. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Leon, p 496, Dwelling 235, She was aged 65, born in KY in this census.
1070. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield, P 64, Dwelling 122, Family 124, She was aged 20, born in KY.
1071. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 248, Dwelling 49, Family 50, Aged 39, born in KY.
1072. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), ED 58 p 18, Leon, Dwelling 8 , Family 8, She was 48 years old born in KY, father born in VA, mother born in KY.
1073. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Volume 56 Mahaska County, ([ Filmed by GSSLCUT 8 Nov 1977, Iowa Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p1126, Oskaloosa, Dwelling 648, Family 679, Sarah Huffman 29 F, married, in state 18 years, b KY.
1074. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Leon, p 496, Dwelling 235, Sarah was still living in this census.
1075. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," Thurs 27 May 1902, p 4 col 3, Obit for John Hoffman: In 1847 he was married to Elizabeth Shelton.
1076. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895, Sarah E Shelton married John Hoffman 11 Nov 1847, Vol B p 89.
1077. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol B 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 89, Marriage license issued to John Huffman and Miss Sarah E Shelton both of lawful aged. The following certificate filed to wit: Mrs John Huffman aged 28 and Miss E Shelton aged 17 years were married Nov 11th 1847-Joseph Brooks, Elder ME Church.
1078. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 27 May 1902; p 4 col 3, John Hoffman was born in Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 5, 1819.
1079. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Volume 56 Mahaska County, ([ Filmed by GSSLCUT 8 Nov 1977, Iowa Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p1126, Oskaloosa, Dwelling 648, Family 679, John Huffman 35 M, married, in state 9 years, b PA, bricklayer.
1080. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 101, Hoffman, John age 83, bricklayer, died 25 March 1902, widower, b PA, died Leon, IA of heart failure, buried Leon.
1081. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," 27 May 1902; p 4 col 3, John Hoffman was born in Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 5, 1819 and died in Leon, Iowa, May 25, 1902, being 82 years, 5 months, and 20 days of age.
1082. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Courthouse Deaths Vol C, 1897-1910, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 22 Oct 1976 at Decatur co Crthouse, Leon IA]), p 101, Hoffman, John age 83, bricklayer, died 25 March 1902, widower, b PA, died Leon, IA of heart failure, buried Leon.
1083. Decatur, Iowa, "The Decatur County Journal," Thurs 27 May 1902, p 4 col 3, Obit of John Hoffman: Funeral services were conducted at the home of T.H. Schenck by Rev. I.N. Woodward. Interment was made in the Leon cemetery.
1084. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," 18 Sept 1897 p 2 col 2, Mrs. Waters was born in Gallatin county Kentucky, August 12th, 1833;.
1085. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 8, Dwelling 70 Family 51, Lucy A Waters 26 WF born in KY.
1086. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Volume 56 Mahaska County, ([ Filmed by GSSLCUT 8 Nov 1977, Iowa Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p1126, Oskaloosa, Dwelling 651, Family 689, Lucy A Waters 22 F, married born in Kentucky, resident in Iowa 18 years.
1087. Oskaloosa, Mahaska co IA, "The Oskaloosa Daily Herald, Oskaloosa Iowa," 18 Sept 1897 p 2 col 2, Mrs. Lucy A Waters, wife of M. A. Waters of this city died at the family of residence Sunday, Sept. 14th.
1088. Jefferson County Iowa Marriages Index, Vol 1 1839-1895 (Film 0969377)
1089. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp, p 8, Dwelling 70 Family 51, Aged 27, Farmer, born in PA.
1090. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Volume 56 Mahaska County, ([ Filmed by GSSLCUT 8 Nov 1977, Iowa Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p1126, Oskaloosa, Dwelling 651, Family 689, Matthew Waters 23 M, married , born in Ohio.
1091. Lineages of Fairfield DAR
1092. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol II p 73.
1093. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Alma Wheeler married Isaac Flowers a blacksmith who had also emigrated to Ohio from Connecticut.
1094. Trumbull County Ohio Marriage Record Vol 1 1803-1828, ([Filmed at the Trumbull co courthouse 1 Jun 1972 by GSLDS]), p 9, Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler both of Vernon married 22 October 1804 by Titus Brockway J. P. Recorded 19 April 1805.
1095. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Simeon Wheeler and Anna Sanford: David, Alma, Jane, Miles, Alfred, Candace.
1096. Daly; DAR c 1935, Register of Soldiers of the Revolution who live in Ohio, p 361, Children of Simeon Wheeler and Anna Sanford: David, Alma, Jane, Miles, Alfred, Candace.
1097. Fairfield DAR Lineages
1098. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Decatur twp p 4 Dwelling 39 family 28, taken 14 June 1860, Aged 72, born in Connecticut.
1099. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Cedar twp, p 3, Aged 62 born in Connecticut. Living with Joseph Flower.
1100. FGS, Mother's name, DAR Records
1101. FGS, DAR Records, Census records
1102. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1103. Internet Posting/Email, "Electronic," Phil Ps60yo@aol.com.
1104. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), Sophia Groves 1805-30 Dec 1854, Brethren cemetery, Des Moines twp, wife of G Graves.
1105. WPA Gravestone records for Decatur county Iowa, Sophia Groves 1805-30 Dec 1854, Brethren cemetery, Des Moines twp, wife of G Graves.
1106. Trumbull County Ohio Marriage Record Vol 2 1828-1837, ([Filmed at the Trumbull co courthouse 1 Jun 1972 by GSLDS]), p 11, Goodman Graves married Sophia Flowers 4 Jan 1829.
1107. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), Gives her place of burial as Brethren Cemetery, Des Moines twp, Jefferson co IA, but not the date of burial.
1108. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1109. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Cedar Twp, p 3, Aged 40, born in Ohio.
1110. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur twp, taken 21 July 1880, p 21, Superv District 3, ED 57, Aged 72 born in Ohio. Father born in Mass, mother born in New Hampshire.
1111. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 120 Family 121, p 211, Aged 77 born in Ohio.
1112. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 120 Family 121, p 211, This is the last census that Joseph appears in.
1113. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol D 1855-1866, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 168, Joseph Flower and Rachel Bower, 21 July 1858 by JH McCutcheon.
1114. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Decatur twp, taken 21 July 1880, p 21, Superv District 3, ED 57, Aged 64 born in Ohio, father born in VA, mother born in PA.
1115. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 120 Family 121, p 211, Aged 69 born in Ohio.
1116. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1117. The Fairfield Ledger, (Fairfield, Iowa Newspaper), 15 Feb 1899, p 3, col 5, Obit of Morgan Flower: He was born in Trumbull county Ohio 24 May 1810 where he grew to manhood.
1118. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Cedar Twp, p 3, Aged 38 born in Ohio.
1119. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 49 Jefferson County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 7 Nov 1977, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p 1274, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Cedar twp, Aged 45, born in Ohio.
1120. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson county, Cedar twp, Dwelling 15 Family 15 p003, Aged 50 born in Ohio.
1121. The Fairfield Ledger, (Fairfield, Iowa Newspaper), 15 Feb 1899, p 3, col 5, "Morgan Flower, died 12 Feb 1899, Sunday between the hours of 2 and 6 in the morning, very suddenly and unexpectedly."
1122. Jefferson County Iowa Records of Deaths 1897-1910, p 34, Morgan Flower , age 89, died 12 Feb 1899, married, died of old age, buried in Fairfield.
1123. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol B 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 219, 12 Aug 1850, Mr Morgan Flower aged 36 years and Miss Nancy Dennis aged 21 years were married at the house of Tobia Moor.
1124. The Fairfield Ledger, (Fairfield, Iowa Newspaper), 15 Feb 1899, p 3, col 5, Obit of Morgan Flower: August 13 1851 he married Nancy Dennis who survives him.
1125. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 49 Jefferson County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 7 Nov 1977, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p 1274, Dwelling 2, Family 2, Aged 25 born in Ohio.
1126. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson county, Cedar twp, Dwelling 15 Family 15 p003, Aged 29 born in Ohio.
1127. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1128. Fairfield Cemetery Gravestone
1129. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield Twp, p 57, Aged 30, peddler, born in Ohio.
1130. Jefferson County Iowa Records of Deaths 1880-1889, p 19, Isaac Flowers aged 66 years, 10 months and 25 days, died 22 Oct 1881 at 4 pm, married, born in Ohio, died in Fairfield Iowa of "Sticline of esophagus", buried in Fairfield, Eugene Campbell MD.
1131. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol B 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 147, 25 Feb 1849 Isaac Flowers, aged 34 years and Mrs Catherine Parker aged 25 years were married at the house of Martin Meeker, both parties being residents of Jefferson county.
1132. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, Fairfield Twp, p 57, Aged 27, born in Ohio.
1133. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1134. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, P 66 Dwelling 136, Family 138, Says that she was 31 years old in 1850.
1135. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), Bathsheba Knight 1822- July 1853, City cemetery, Fairfield, wife of David B Knight. This bdate conflicts by a few years with her age in the 1850 census which would put her birth year at 1819.
1136. Fairfield Cemetery Gravestone
1137. comp Orville Prill, Mary Barnes Prill, Jefferson co Records, Vol 5, (Fairfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists; 1966), p 204.
1138. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), Bathsheba Knight 1822- July 1853, City cemetery, Fairfield, wife of David B Knight.
1139. comp Orville Prill, Mary Barnes Prill, Jefferson co Records, Vol 5, (Fairfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists; 1966).
1140. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, P 66 Dwelling 136, Family 138, Aged 35, painter, born in New Hampshire.
1141. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), David Knight 1814-13 Sept 1894, Fairfield cemetery, Fairfield.
1142. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 49 Jefferson County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 7 Nov 1977, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), p 658, Dwelling 444, Family 461, Aged 41, born in NH, has been in Iowa for 10 years. By now, Bathsheba had died.
1143. comp Orville Prill, Mary Barnes Prill, Jefferson co Records, Vol 5, (Fairfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists; 1966), p 204.
1144. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), David Knight 1814-13 Sept 1894, Fairfield cemetery, Fairfield.
1145. DAR/WPA, WPA Gravestone Records, Jefferson co IA, ([Filmed 2 Aug 1978 by GSSLC at Iowa State Historical Dept Archives, Des Moines IA]), Place of burial given, but no date.
1146. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1147. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, p 66 Dwelling 137 Family 139.
1148. Harshman, Lida, Mineral Ridge OH, Bible and Family Records of Trumbull County OH, ([Filmed at the Microfilm Center of the GSSLC, Jan 1970), Vol 3 p 339, Children of Isaac Flower and Alma Wheeler: Sophia, Merrels, Morgan, Isaac, Almira, Emily, Barsheba, Jane, Mary and Samuel.
1149. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Census for Iowa - Jefferson County, 15 Feb 1899, p 3, col 5.
1150. Jefferson County Iowa Marriage Record Vol C 1845-1851, ([Filmed 2 Feb 1978 at Jefferson co Courthouse in Fairfield IA]), p 7, William S Huston to Mary [?] Flower October ? 1851 by Andrew Yount.
1151. Probate Office, Columbiana county, Lisbon Ohio, Probate record Vol 13, 1844-1846, Columbiana co OH, ([Filmed by GSUT 28 March 1973 at Columbiana co Crthouse, Probate Offices, Lisbon OH]), p 93, Will of John Gartner: "divided among my children equally: John, George, William Rudolph, Lewis, Catharine, Mary and Sarah."
1152. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521, Bio of Wm A Gardner: Wm A Gardner Bio: " Mr Gardner's father was John Gardner, a native of Pennsylvania...The father died 6 May 1875 aged 80 years, 6 months" This puts his year of birth at about 1795.
1153. Probate Office, Columbiana county, Lisbon Ohio, Probate record Vol 13, 1844-1846, Columbiana co OH, ([Filmed by GSUT 28 March 1973 at Columbiana co Crthouse, Probate Offices, Lisbon OH]), p 93, Named as the son of John Gartner in his will dated 14 Sept 144, proven 15 Nov 1844.
1154. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 55, born in Ohio. His assets were $3000.
1155. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 1101, Family 1013, p 145, Aged 66 born in PA, assets worth $3850.
1156. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp -Dwelling 171, Family 178, p 234, Aged 75, widower, born in Ohio. Enumerated in the household of John W Gardner.
1157. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township, Aged 62 born in PA, 2 years in state.
1158. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875 Leon cemetery, Row 28, Leon. This year given is slightly off.
1159. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875, Leon, Row 28.
1160. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: "The father was born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania."
1161. FHL, International Genealogical Index, "Electronic," Birth date of 1 Nov 1794 given.
1162. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: ".. the father died 7 May 1875 aged 80 years, 6 months and 6 days. " Birthdate calculated from age at time of death.
1163. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521, Wm A Gardner Bio: " Mr Gardner's father was John Gardner, a native of Pennsylvania...The father died 6 May 1875 aged 80 years, 6 months.
1164. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875 Leon cemetery, Row 28, Leon.
1165. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875, Leon, Row 28.
1166. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: ".. the father died 7 May 1875 aged 80 years, 6 months and 6 days. ."
1167. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 449 Affadavit filed 28 Feb 1921, I Stephen Varga being duly sworn on my oath state that I am personally acquainted with the family of John Gardner and know the following facts: To wit that said John Gardner died intestate, unmarried a widower....
1168. Columbiana county Ohio Marriage Record Book 2 1818-1833 (Film 0927766 it 2)
1169. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: The father was born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania and married Rebecca Alcott.
1170. Columbiana County, Ohio Marriage Index, John Gardner married Rebecca Allcutt, p 109 Marriage record book 2 (1818-1833).
1171. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521 p 529, Given as Rebecca Allcott (no parents given).
1172. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township.
1173. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 1101, Family 1013, p 145.
1174. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county.
1175. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 45 born in Ohio.
1176. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: The father was born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania and married Rebecca Alcott. She died 28 July 1867, aged 63 years, 5 months, 13 days" Birthdate calculated from age at death.
1177. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521, Wm A Gardner Bio: " Mr Gardner's father was John Gardner, a native of Pennsylvania.... The father died 6 May 1875 aged 80 years, 6 months. His wife died 28 June 1867."
1178. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county.
1179. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: "The father was born in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania and married Rebecca Alcott. She died 28 July 1867, aged 63 years, 5 months, 13 days."
1180. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875 Leon cemetery, Row 28, Leon.
1181. Decatur County Courthouse, Decatur County, Iowa Cemetery Grave Records WPA, DAR, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 1 Feb 1978, Iowa State Historical Dept Museum Archives, Des Moines, IA]), Gardner, John 1795-5/7/1875, Leon, Row 28.
1182. AF, Decatur Records
1183. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties; Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887 (Film 0481055 it 2)
1184. AF, Columbiana Marriage Rec
1185. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521, Bio of Wm A Gardner: Mr Gardner's father was John Gardner, a native of Pennsylvania.
1186. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
1187. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1188. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 449 Affadavit filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: W A Gardner son husband of EW Gardner.
1189. FHL, International Genealogical Index, "Electronic."
1190. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 521, Bio of Wm A Gardner: He was born in Columbiana county Ohio 19 Oct 1822.
1191. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Center twp, p 108, Dwelling 39 Family 39, Aged 72, born in Ohio, widower, religion Christian.
1192. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 201, aged 28 born in Ohio. Occupation was Miller.
1193. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Leon, Dwelling 1072, p 141, Family 990, Aged 38 born in Ohio.
1194. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 39, SD 3, ED 58, Aged 58 born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in OH.
1195. [Iowa State Historical Society Dept Museum, Archives, Des Moines IA], Iowa Census Returns 1895-Vol 319 Decatur County,, (Vol 319; [Filmed by GSSLCUT 16 Dec 1977, Des Moines Iowa), Dwelling 118 Family 121 p 133, Aged 62 born in Ohio.
1196. IGI
1197. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 118 Family 121 p 133, Aged 64 born in Ohio.
1198. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 201, Aged 29 born in Ohio.
1199. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Leon, Dwelling 1072, p 141, Family 990, Aged 39 born in Ohio.
1200. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 39, SD 3, ED 58, Aged 59, born in Ohio, both parents born in VA.
1201. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, Ellen M 1821-6/7/1892 Leon cemetery, Row 28, Leon.
1202. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
1203. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1204. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 450 Filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: W B Gardner son husband of Mattie Gardner.
1205. FHL, International Genealogical Index, "Electronic."
1206. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center township, p 143, Aged 34 born in Ohio.
1207. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 175, Family 182, p 234, Aged 46 born in Ohio. Assets $1800.
1208. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, W B 1824 to 1900, Leon cem, row 28 Leon.
1209. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1210. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, W B 1824 to 1900, Leon cem, row 28 Leon.
1211. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center township, p 143, Aged 29 born in Ohio.
1212. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 175, Family 182, p 234, Not appearing with the family in this census.
1213. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
1214. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1215. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 450 Filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: B F Gardner son husband of Sarah M Gardner.
1216. IGI
1217. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 1101, Family 1013, p 145, 33 year old carpenter born in Ohio.
1218. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Center twp Dwelling 4, Family 4, p 52, ED 58, Aged 53 born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in OH.
1219. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 55 Family 56 p 122, Aged 54 born in Ohio.
1220. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1221. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Center twp Dwelling 4, Family 4, p 52, ED 58, Martha J Gardner is listed as wife of Benjamin Gardner.
1222. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 55 Family 56 p 122, Mollie Gardner, aged 46 born in Illinois.
1223. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Center twp Dwelling 4, Family 4, p 52, ED 58, Martha J Gardner, 31 year old wife of Benjamin born in IL, parents born in NC.
1224. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: "He is the fourth son and fourth child of John Gardner, one of the Pioneers of Decatur county who came with his family in 1854." and "Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."."
1225. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "Of the five brothers in this family, he, John W. , and William A., who both survive him and are respected citizens of Leon, have resided in Decatur county ever since their arrival in 1854; Washington B died in county in 1900, Benjamin F. died in Colorado last January."
1226. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 449 Affadavit filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: J W Gardner (son) husband of M M Gardner.
1227. FHL, International Genealogical Index, "Electronic."
1228. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon.
1229. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529.
1230. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 21, farmer, born in Ohio.
1231. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Centre twp, Leon, p 141, taken 30 July 1860, Aged 30 born in Ohio.
1232. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp -Dwelling 171, Family 178, p 234, Aged 40 born in Ohio.
1233. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 39, SD 3, ED 58, Aged 50 born in Ohio, father born in PA, mother born in OH.
1234. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 60 Family 61 p 123, Aged 55 born in Ohio.
1235. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township, Aged 26 born in Ohio.
1236. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon.
1237. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon wife Mary Combs 1829-10/03/1892 or 1893" This indicates that John W Gardner had a wife named Mary Combs.
1238. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, John W Gardner married in Stark co Ohio 10 Oct 1850 to Mary M Combs.
1239. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon wife Mary Combs 1829-10/03/1892 or 1893 .
1240. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Centre twp, Leon, p 141, taken 30 July 1860, Aged 30 born in Ohio.
1241. National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp -Dwelling 171, Family 178, p 234, Mary M Gardner, aged 40 born in Ohio.
1242. National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publication, T9-336]), Centre twp, p 39, SD 3, ED 58, Aged 50 born in OH, father born in VA, mother born in [blank].
1243. 1885 State Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Dwelling 60 Family 61 p 123, Aged 55 born in Ohio.
1244. Iowa Census Returns 1856-Vol 42 Decatur County, ([Filmed by GSSLCUT 26 July 1978, IA Historical Society, Des Moines IA]), Centre Township, Aged 27 born in Ohio.
1245. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon wife Mary Combs 1829-10/03/1892 or 1893 .
1246. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon.
1247. WPA, Gravestone Records of Iowa - Decatur county, Gardner, John W 1830-10/30/1904 Leon cemetery Row 29, Leon wife Mary Combs 1829-10/03/1892 or 1893.
1248. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
1249. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "His two sisters, Matilda C. Porter of Los Angeles, Cal. And Christina A. Porter of Garfield, Oregon, both survive him."
1250. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 450 Filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: M C. Porter daughter, wife of the Reverend J C Porter.
1251. IGI
1252. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 16 born in Ohio.
1253. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 29, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy." As of this bio, Mathilda and her husband were in LA.
1254. Wilson I Gardner's Obituary
1255. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy." As of the date of this bio, Christina and her husband were in Oregon.
1256. Leon, Iowa, "The Leon Reporter," Thurs 28 April 1904, p 1 col 4, Obit of Wilson I Gardner: "His two sisters, Matilda C. Porter of Los Angeles, Cal. And Christina A. Porter of Garfield, Oregon, both survive him."
1257. Decatur County, Iowa Affadavit Record, Vol 1, (Filmed by GSSLCUT at Decatur co crthouse, Leon IA 18 Jul 1992), p 450 Filed 28 Feb 1921, From Stephen Varga: That John Gardner lefts the following heirs: C A Porter daughter, wife of C S Porter.
1258. IGI
1259. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 13 born in Ohio.
1260. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christina Ann, wife of Carrington Porter of Oregon; Rebecca J, wife of Thomas Bayley, now deceased; David Lewis Gardner who died in Ohio in infancy."
1261. FHL, International Genealogical Index, "Electronic."
1262. National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 U. S. Census for Iowa - Decatur County, Center twp Dwelling 1101, Family 1013, p 145, Aged 20 born in Ohio.
1263. National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 U. S. Cenus for Ohio - Carroll County, ([National Archives Microfilm Publications, Microcopy 432, Roll 664), Brown twp, p 200, Aged 10, born in Ohio.
1264. Historical and Biographical Records of Ringgold and Decatur Counties1887 (Film 0481055 it 2), (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company 1887), p 529, Bio of John W Gardner: Of John Gardner sen and Rebecca Alcott: "Their children were William A Gardner of Center township; B.F. Gardner of Center township; Washington B Gardner of Lincoln county Neb; John W Gardner, the subject; Wilson I Gardner; Mathilda, wife of J.C. Porter of Los Angeles, Calif; Christin