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1. Obituary: Nancy (Berryman) ROBERTS [1]
Obituary from Decatur County, Iowa "JOURNAL".... NANCY BERRYMAN ROBERTS Nancy Berryman was born in County Tyrone, near Belfast, Ireland on April 19, 1833 and departed this life November 10, 1923, while enroute with Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Lawrence and son, J.R. Lawrence, from Warren, Minnesota to their old home at Hudson, Illinois. She came with her parents to America when about 14 years of age, settling in Long Island. From there they moved to McLean County, Illinois in 1854.. She married Richard Roberts 17
2. TICK RIDGE NEWS. [1]
Decatur County Journal September 6, l888 MRS. HOPE (WILKINS) KINDLE was a very remarkable woman. She lived almost a century in a manner satisfactory to herself, and all with whom she was associated. She was born at Burlington, New Jersey, October l7, l795, and died near Hartford, Michigan, July 28, l888, aged 92 years, 9 months and ll days. With her husband, WM. KINDLE, and part of their family, she came to this county, where MR. KINDLE died in l864. She belonged to the Baptist Church over forty years
3. A BIT OF POLITICAL HUMOR.. [1]
Decatur County Journal October 8, l89l NIGHTMARE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J.R. EVANS and H.M. LOVETT, of this place, took a business trip up into Clarke County, this state, last week, and on Thursday night were guests at Shaw's Hotel in Osceola. After they had retired to their room, HON. A.J. WESTFALL, candidate for Governor on the People's ticket, arrived at the hotel and was ushered to a room adjoining the one occupied by our fellow townsmen. He
4. OBITUARY - S.A. GARBER - June 2l, l888 [1]
Decatur County Journal June 2l, l888 KILLED BY LIGHTNING. S.A. GARBER IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND INSTANTLY KILLED WHILE ON THE ROAD HOME FROM LEON. The community was startled on last Thursday afternoon when the news came announcing that SAMUAL A. GARBER, of Center Township, had been killed by lightning. At that time this vicinity was visited by a thunderstorm and shortly before the rain began to fall, MR. GARBER, in company with his daughter, FANNIE, got into their buggy and started for home. When near
5. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - CHARLES HULL [1]
Decatur County Journal August 7, l890 MR. CHARLES HULL resides in section l8 of this township. MR. HULL was born May ll, l839, in Hampshire County, West Virginia. At the age of 25 he was united in marriage to MISS AMELIA LILLER, of the same county. He, in the company with his wife and two children, emigrated from their native state to Illinois and resided there until l873, when he removed to Decatur County and settled on the farm where he has lived ever since. His farm comprises 2l6 acres of good, fert
6. DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA 1890 CENSUS INFORMATION [1]
Linda (Linniecakes2@aol.com) explaining : Octoroon: person of one-eighth black ancestry Quadroon: person of one-fourth black ancestry I have, admittedly, never seen this before - so I'm still learning. Thanks Linda, for your help. Nancee
7. Koger Family... [1]
Nancee, Sometime back you indicated that you had a genealogical (I thought) interest in the Koger family. My late wife had a great grandmother by the maiden name of Cowger, from Wapello County, Iowa. The family had the name of Koger a 100 years before, back in (West) Virginia. Some branches of the family changed their names, some did not. Is this something that you would care to explore? Chuck Mallette, Houston
8. OBITUARY - MRS. ALBIE L. RUSSELL [1]
Decatur County Journal July 8, l886 MRS. ALBIE L. RUSSELL, the subject of this notice was born in the state of New York, Erie County, on the l0th day of March, l856, and died in Leon, Iowa, on the 8th day of July, l886, being at her death, 30 years, 3 months and 28 days old. She was united in marriage to MR. A.D. RUSSELL in Summersett, Hillsdale County, state of Michigan, on the 8th day of May, l870. She emigrated with her family to Decatur County, Iowa, in March, l877, living in this county and in Leo
9. Re: Gammon Cemetery?? [1]
JAN, I show them buried in the MEEK CEMETERY which is in EDEN TWN. GAMMILL CEMETERY is in HAMILTON TWN. Maybe a misprint by paper or Someone changed their mind. And someone may have better idea. marie, iowa Jan wrote: > In the recent posting about Mr.John Claver who resided in Eden Township , he was buried in "Gammon Cemetery" > > Do you suppose this is the Meek cemetery? Anyone have any ideas or know for sure? > > And thanks for all the postings Nancy. > > Janice Lira > boomtown@lisco.net > > =========
10. Re: Lamoni Chronicle Thursday Feb. 22, 1923 [1]
This is great information; I'm wondering what a "pantitorium" business would be..? It's not in Webster's. Nancee Momdit@aol.com wrote: > > The Lamoni Chronicle Thursday February 22, 1923 > Local and Personal > B. M. Russel attended court in Leon Tuesday. > > Have you tried that Good Morn Pancake flour at Mrs. Stead's. > > Moutray-the Auctioneer-Phone 255. > > Jake Tapscott returned Friday from a business trip to Des Moines. > > Chas. prall of Leon was in town between trains Friday. > > Mrs. Ellis S
11. Lamoni Chronicle Thursday Feb. 22, 1923 [1]
The Lamoni Chronicle Thursday February 22, 1923 Local and Personal B. M. Russel attended court in Leon Tuesday. Have you tried that Good Morn Pancake flour at Mrs. Stead's. Moutray-the Auctioneer-Phone 255. Jake Tapscott returned Friday from a business trip to Des Moines. Chas. prall of Leon was in town between trains Friday. Mrs. Ellis Short came from Independence, Mo. Friday to visit relatives and friends in and near Lamoni. Mrs. Tracy Harrinton returned to Des Moines Friday after visiting relative
12. A LADY'S PERFECT COMPANION. (Advertisement) [1]
Decatur County Journal May l5, l890 A LADY'S PERFECT COMPANION. PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH, a new book by Dr. John H. Dye, one of New York's most skillful physicians, shows that pain is not necessary in childbirth, but results from causes easily understood and overcome. It clearly proves that any woman may become a mother without suffering any pain whatever. It also tells how to overcome and prevent morning sickness, swelled limbs, and all other evils attending pregnancy. It is reliabe and highly endorsed by p
13. OBITUARY - MRS. ETTA GERTRUDE PIERCY-- and DUG GREEN Article [1]
Decatur County Journal January l5, l89l Died, of consumption, at her home near Lamoni, Iowa, after a lingerig illness, December 3l, l890, at 8:l5 p.m., MRS. ETTA GERTRUDE, wife of MALEY PIERCY, and daughter of JOHN and MARY ZION; aged 23 years, 3 months and l0 days. She was born near Decatur City, September 2l, l868, and when but a child removed with her parents to Bloomington Township, where she has ever since resided. When l5 years old, she was converted and soon after united with the Baptist Church, o
14. DEATH OF JACOB CASTER. [1]
Decatur County Journal February 28, l889 DIED--At his home in Center Township on Tuesday, February 26, l889, JACOB CASTER. JACOB CASTER was born in Henry County, Indiana, Aril l5, l836, and was reared on a farm by his oldest sister, his mother having died when he was quite young. When 25 or 26 years of age he was united in marriage to MISS KATIE ABBOTT, who still survives him. Soon after his marriage, MR. CASTER left his native state and came to Leon. Here he purchased a mill from his brother, SAMUEL C
15. JAMES IRVING OBITUARY [1]
Jan Lund e-mailed me and said the word was "ambrosial" instead of embrasial. I looked in Webster's and it says: something that has a delicious taste or smell; the food of the ancient Greek and Roman Gods. She explained it as "ambrosia" - that wonderful fruit salad we've all made. That does sound delicious!! Thanks Jan! So, any of you who have kept this obituary, please change the word to "ambrosial"... Nancee
16. DECATUR COUNTY JOURNAL - Van Wert News [1]
VAN WERTLINGS VAN WERT, August 30, l883 Cloudy tonight. Think it will rain. Harvesting all done and threshing commenced. MR. BALLARD threshed today. His oats are splendid and averaged between 40 and 45 bushels to the acre. JOHN WALKER started his thresher today. MRS. CRUISE WALKER went to Leon on the pony express Thursday to attend the show. Those who went to the show from this place say it was a poor excuse for a show. The pony express took a load of boys down. MRS. GEMMILL had chicken for dinner
17. [IADECATU] Re: Off Topic- [1]
Also, Winterset, Iowa has his (John Wayne's) birthplace as a tour attraction --he was born at home. Next to his house is a small building with John Wayne shirts/posters/pictures and the likes. Very interesting place. "The other" Stacy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Katherine Lund" To: Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 1:53 AM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] Re: Off Topic- > Hi Barbara! > > Once in awhile it's FUN to have conversations like this....it
18. MEMORIAL - MARY UNICE MCGREW [1]
Decatur County Journal January 23, l890 IN MEMORIUM. DIED--Little MARY UNICE MCGREW, at 3:30 p.m. January 20, l890, aged one year and two months. Little UNICE was born at Willowdale Farm in Mercer County, Missouri. She was the daughter of MELVIN and MARY MCGREW. Her mother died when UNICE was but one week old, leaving the little one with her father and grandfather and grandmother MCGREW, who poured out all their love and attention upon little UNICE, who was the sunshine of their home, and may they be c
19. DECATUR COUNTY JOURNAL - July 27, l887 [1]
Last week the community was made sorrowful by hearing of the railroad collision in which JAMES GOEN lost his life. His half brother, MR. GLAZE, was conductor on one of the trains and JAMES GOEN was brakeman on the other. Thinking that he might save the life of his brother on the other train, he stuck to his own train when every one else jumped off. In the collision one leg was crushed, the other broken in two places, while he sustained other injuries. He was taken home and lived about six hours. As soon
20. OBITUARY - ELIZEBETH HARROW [1]
Decatur County Journal April 9, l89l ELIZABETH HARROW was born May 28, l820, at Marion, Wayne County, New York, and died at her home in this city on the 4th inst. of paralysis, which disease has afflicted her the past two years, rendering her helpless and speechless. The many friends that assembled to pay their last act of kindness testify of her worth, and her departure from our midst is felt to be the loss of a good sister and friend. Her obedience to the gospel of the Son of God is our assurance that
21. OBITUARY - BRYANT O'NEAL [1]
Decatur County Journal August 20, l89l DIED--At his home in Eden Township, August l5, l89l, BRYANT O'NEAL. He was born March, l833, at Jacksonville, Ill. Enlisted in lst Missouri Cavalry August 7, l86l, and served his full term of three years. Was married to MISS MARY ARTT about twelve years ago, and soon after moved to his present residence in Decatur County. Was a member of Leon G.A.R. Post 25l and one of the council of administration. He had the confidence and respect of his near neighbors, and in
22. FROM BURRELL TOWNSHIP - January l0, l884 [1]
The marriage of MR. D. MYER and MISS DELLA BRUNER took place at the residence of the bride's parents, in Burrell Township, at l2 o'clock on Sunday, December 30th, REV. GARBER officiating. About thirty guests were present. After the ceremony, the guests partook of a sumptuous dinner, such as can be prepared only by skillful hands. The following day, the happy couple repaired to the residence of the groom's sister, MRS. A GARDNER; the day being also the sixteenth anniversary of the marriage of MR. A. GAR
23. OBITUARY - MARY M. STANLEY [1]
Decatur County Journal February l6, l888 DIED--February 8, l888, at the residence of JOHN W.STANLEY, in Decatur County, Iowa, and was buried on the 9th, at the Palestine Cemetery, MARY M. STANLEY, daughter of JOEL STANLEY and MRS. BETHANY STANLEY, deceased, who were early settlers in Decatur County, they having located here in l853. JOEL STANLEY died in l870 and MRS. BETHANY STANLEY in l876. MARY M. STANLEY was a dwarf both in body and mind and resided with her sister, MRS. JOHN W. STANLEY, since the dea
24. OBITUARY - CHARLES A. GILHAM [1]
It was brought to my attention that I made a typing error when copying this obit. It is as follows: In l867, when Lincoln called for "500,000 more. . . . (I apologize, I misread, and for Heaven's sake, should have known better -- It should have beeen "l86l". Thanks and I'm sorry... Nancee
25. DEATH OF JOHN PATTERSON [1]
Decatur County Journal October 4, l888 DEATH OF JOHN PATTERSON. An Old Man and an Old Citizen Quietly Passes Away. - - - - - - - - DIED--At his home in Leon, Iowa, on Thursday; September 27, l888, JOHN PATTERSON. MR. PATTERSON was born in Jefferson County, Tennessee, January l7, l805. He and his brothers and sisters were left orphans at an early age, the subject of this sketch being but five years of age. After the death of his parents he was taken by a relative living in North Carolina t
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