Documented Families of Clinton County, Iowa

The Anderson Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Denmark · documented from the public record

Andrew Anderson

• Native of Denmark who spent his life there.
• Weaver by trade.
• Married Christine (maiden name not stated).
• Father of two sons and two daughters, including Hans Anderson.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Ashpole Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from England · documented from the public record

John Ashpole

• Came from England in 1845 and located in Ohio.
• Later removed to Clinton County, Iowa in 1850, making the journey overland by wagon and team.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Baker Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Dora Baker

• Maiden name Baker.
• First married Jacob Burkhardt (died in Germany), came to America 1856, then married T. Fresh (died 1863).
• Mother of Jacob F. Burkhardt and, by second marriage, George and Eliza.
• Spent her last days in Oswego, Illinois.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Bardwell Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Whately, Franklin County, Massachusetts · documented from the public record

Milton Bardwell b. 1821

• Born 1821.
• Reared on a farm in Massachusetts until age 18, then came West to Illinois.
• Returned to New York State.
• Moved to Clinton County, Iowa 1864.
• Moved to Ida County 1882 where he improved a 240-acre farm and became a leading farmer.
• Retired from active life since 1889.

Source: Biographical history of Crawford, Ida and Sac counties, Iowa

The Burkhardt Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Jacob Burkhardt

• Father of Jacob F. Burkhardt.
• Married Dora Baker.
• Died in Germany.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Connole Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Margaret Connole

• Married Judge Wolfe (a De Witt/Clinton lawyer and district judge) on May 1, 1878.
• Married surname Wolfe.
• Daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Malone) Connole, who came from Ireland and located in De Witt.
• Three children born, one died in infancy.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Connole Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record

Thomas Connole

• Came from Ireland and located in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa.
• Wife Hannah (Malone) Connole.
• Daughter Margaret married Judge Wolfe.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Cooper Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Charlotte Jane Cooper b. 1873

• Born 15 Feb 1873.
• Married George R. Housen 4 Oct 1893.
• One son, Robert John.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Cooper Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from near Bennington, New Jersey · documented from the public record

James Cooper 1826 – 1901

• Native of New Jersey, born near Bennington 10 Feb 1826.
• Brought family west to Illinois (near Peoria) in 1860, then to Clinton County, Iowa in fall 1861.
• Farmed in Center and Lincoln townships.
• Retired to Clinton 1895.
• Died July 1901.
• Methodist Episcopal.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Cooper Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from near Bennington, New Jersey · documented from the public record

Robert D. Cooper b. 1849

• Born near Bennington, New Jersey, 1 Apr 1849.
• Came to Clinton County, Iowa as a child.
• General farmer in Hampshire township (owned three eighties).
• Methodist Episcopal, Republican.
• Held township offices.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Cooper Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Walter B. Cooper b. 1878

• Born 24 Feb 1878.
• Married Ida Egland of Lincoln township 14 Dec 1899.
• Four children.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Crampton Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Lincolnshire, England · documented from the public record

William Crampton

• Emigrated from Lincolnshire, England to the United States in 1852, locating in Eden township, Clinton County, Iowa (an English colony), where he purchased a farm.
• Grandfather of William Bruce Crampton (distinct from his son William b. 1851).

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Crampton Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Lincolnshire, England · documented from the public record

William Crampton b. 1851

• Born December 7, 1851 in Lincolnshire, England, son of William and Mary Crampton.
• His parents brought him to the United States in 1852, settling in Eden township, Clinton County, Iowa among an English colony, and farmed there.
• This is the father of William Bruce Crampton (distinct from the immigrant grandfather of the same name).

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Dannatt Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Lincolnshire, England · documented from the public record

Robert Dannatt

• Native of Lincolnshire, England.
• Wife Maria (Bower).
• Father of Thomas B. Dannatt of Low Moor, Clinton County.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The George Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Conway, New Hampshire · documented from the public record

Daniel F. George

• Native of Conway, New Hampshire.
• Pioneer farmer of Whiteside County, Illinois.
• Soon after coming west was pilot of a vessel plying between Chicago and St. Joseph, Michigan.
• Hauled grain from Garden Plain to Chicago with an ox team.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Halley Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

John Halley d. 1897

• Removed with family to Iowa in 1850, settled in Jackson County where he opened and improved a farm.
• Last years spent in Manning, Iowa, where he died in 1897.
• Father of Captain Branson F. Halley.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Hansell Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

David G. Hansell

• Moved to Clinton County, Iowa in 1868 from Illinois (settled in Illinois as early as 1840).
• Father of Rosetta A. Hansell (Mrs. Ruggeberg).

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Hansell Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Rosetta A. Hansell

• Of Clinton County, Iowa.
• Married Mr. Ruggeberg (a Republican township official) on Feb 28, 1894.
• Couple had four children, the third dying in infancy.
• Her parents moved to Clinton County in 1868 from Illinois.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Heflin Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Alexander Heflin b. 1839

• Born May 15, 1839.
• Farmer on ~300 acres near Galesburg.
• Later retired into Galesburg.
• Seven children born to him and wife Matilda.
• Living when written.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Heflin Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Benjamin J. Heflin b. 1869

• Born December 23, 1869.
• President of Clinton Business College.
• Came to Clinton, Iowa in 1892.
• Educated in Galesburg public schools, Dixon Normal School, and Iowa Commercial College at Davenport.
• Married December 27, 1897.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Highland Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Daniel Highland

• Farming people of Carroll County, Iowa.
• Father of Samuel M. Highland.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Holmes Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Sarah Holmes 1832 – 1894

• Sister of William Holmes.
• Married Mr. Briggs (a Lyons, Iowa businessman) on October 23, 1855.
• Died in California March 5, 1894 at age 62, leaving five children.
• Birth year estimated from stated age at death.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Keith Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Charles S. Keith

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Kelly Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Robert Kelly d. 1906

• Native of Pennsylvania.
• Came to Iowa in 1851, first locating at Elvira with his parents, later buying a 492-acre farm ('Meadow Brook') in Lincoln township, Clinton Co. Cattle feeder.
• Died January 23, 1906.
• He and his wife had nine children, five living at time of writing.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Kendall Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

A. W. Kendall

• Farmer of section 10, Bloomfield township.
• Educated in district schools.
• Worked with his father in the stone quarry until marriage.
• Owns 240 acres, raises thoroughbred Chester White hogs, Hereford cattle and Norman horses.
• Methodist, Democrat.
• Administered several estates.
• Sister Addie E. Kendall married Jacob H. Kehn.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Kettelsen Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Claus Kettelsen

• Father of Otilie Kettelsen (wife of John M. Atzen).
• Family of Brookfield township, Clinton County, Iowa, described as highly respected.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Kilgore Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Catherine Kilgore

• Middle initial C. Youngest of four children of David and Esther (Cook) Kilgore.
• Married Mr. Watts March 13, 1879.
• Seven children born: Milo (died at 15), Sylvia, Thomas, Ruth, Olive, Archie, and one who died in infancy.
• Members of the Congregational church of Preston, Jackson County, Iowa.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Kilgore Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

David Kilgore d. 1861

• Native of Indiana.
• Died in 1861 at age 31, buried in Illinois.
• Wife Esther (Cook).
• Children: Alex (died young), Alice (deceased), Elizabeth (wife of Houghton Collins of Greenville, Indiana), and Catherine C. (wife of Mr. Watts).

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Kingsbury Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

William W. Kingsbury b. 1826

• Born 1826.
• Received a practical education in a log school-house.
• Married Lucina C. Church (b. 1824).
• Father of Jerome F. Kingsbury.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Leach Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from New York · documented from the public record

Hiram Leach

• Native of New York state.
• Came to Clinton County, Iowa in 1862.
• Father of Cynthia (Leach) Roscoe.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Olson Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

N. O. Olson

• Progressive general farmer and stock raiser.
• Purchased adjoining farms to the home place.
• Lutheran.
• Republican.
• Served as township trustee.
• Married Rachel Christensen in 1884.
• Given name recorded only as initials.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa

The Patten Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Mercer County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Jane Patten

• Wife of the elder Mr. Dilley (an Episcopalian and Mason who broke from his party to vote for Abraham Lincoln).
• Native of Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
• Died in Wisconsin.
• Mother of Sebastian C. Dilley.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa

The Potter Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Vermont · documented from the public record

Daniel Potter 1808 – 1885

• Of English descent, native of Vermont, farmer and lumber manufacturer.
• Cleared his own timbered land in New York.
• Came to the Mississippi valley/Illinois 1837, returned to New York, went again to Illinois 1862 settling in Rushville, where he died 1885.
• Member of Presbyterian church.
• Father of seven children.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Putsch Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Christ Putsch

• Early settler of Clinton County, Iowa.
• Father of Minnie Putsch (Mrs. Homrighausen).
• Deceased by time of writing.
• His widow Minnie was living in Wheatland.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa

The Putsch Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Minnie Putsch

• Wife of Mr. Homrighausen.
• Married December 9, 1892.
• Daughter of Christ and Minnie Putsch, early settlers of Clinton County.
• Four children born to the marriage.
• Son Albert deceased.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa

The Root Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from England · documented from the public record

John Root

• Per family tradition, married Mary Russell at Badley, Northamptonshire, England, in 1600.
• Earliest American record of the Root line (name said to be of French origin).
• Ancestor of Charles L. Root of Lyons, Iowa.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Shields Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Julia Elizabeth Shields

• Married name Savage.
• Native of Moline, Illinois.
• Married June 11, 1890 to Mr. Savage, superintendent of the Fish Brothers wagon factory in Clinton, Iowa.
• Presbyterian.
• Two sons: Harry A. and William H.

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Slapnicka Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Bohemia · documented from the public record

Antone Slapnicka

• Carpenter and cabinetmaker by trade.
• Came to America with wife Barbara and five children in 1868, locating in Stephenson County, Illinois.
• Moved to Jackson County, Iowa in 1870.
• Wife Barbara Slapnicka (maiden name not given).

Source: Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, vol 2

The Snyder Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Prussia, Germany · documented from the public record

Joseph Snyder

• Native of Prussia, Germany.
• Only child of John and Margaret (Port) Snyder.
• Came to America in 1852.
• Attended school in Muscatine and the Clinton county district schools.
• Farmer.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Strohm Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Maria Strohm d. 1897

• Native of Wayne County, Ohio.
• Daughter of Samuel Strohm.
• Married Mr. Lockwood, a farmer of Brookfield township, Clinton County, who came to the county in 1852.
• Died November 11, 1897, leaving one child, Agnes Marie.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Wilson Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · documented from the public record

Fannie R. Wilson

• Of Tama, Iowa.
• Married railroad conductor W. C. Guernsey.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa

The Yegge Family

of Clinton County, Iowa · from Switzerland · documented from the public record

J. Frederick Yegge d. 1876

• Native of Switzerland.
• Came to America in 1852, landing May of that year.
• Spent nine months in Canton, Ohio, then Hillsdale, Michigan for five years, then DeWitt, Clinton county.
• Died Dec. 7, 1876, buried DeWitt cemetery.
• Wife Frances died Aug. 19, 1861.
• Son Vincent married Frederica Holly in Michigan.

Source: The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa