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The Cheshire Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
Elizabeth Cheshire d. 1867
Elizabeth Cheshire ⚭ Mr. Daly
childrenJoseph Daly · Mary A. Daly · Matthew Daly · John Daly · Elizabeth Donohue
- First wife of the elder Mr. Daly, married at Dubuque in 1858.
- A native of Ireland (same county as her husband).
- Five children: Joseph and Mary A. (twins), Matthew, John (d. Denver age 39), and Elizabeth (Mrs. Donohue, d. Spokane, WA 1908).
- Died 1867.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Cheshire family? Ask us →The Cooley Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from New York · documented from the public record
Clark Cooley
Clark Cooley ⚭ Mary Sinkey
childrenD. S. Cooley
- Born in New York state.
- Farmer.
- Moved early to Licking County, Ohio and purchased timber land, then in fall 1841 to Jackson County, Iowa where he entered a claim and farmed until his death.
- Family numbered twelve children, only two living at time of writing.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Cooley family? Ask us →The Dirks Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Hanover, Germany · documented from the public record
Dirk Dirks d. 1898
Dirk Dirks ⚭ Maria Jacobs
- Father of John Henry Dirks.
- Of Hanover, Germany.
- Followed his son to the United States in 1880, returned to Germany after about four years.
- Came back to the U.S. in summer 1887 after his wife's death and lived with his children.
- Died June 15, 1898.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Dirks family? Ask us →The Dunning Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Wyoming county, New York · documented from the public record
Harrison Dunning 1835 – 1902
Harrison Dunning ⚭ Elizabeth McDaniels
childrenNellie E. Dunning
- Born May 31, 1835 in Wyoming county, New York.
- Came to Iowa alone.
- Married in Anamosa and settled in Wayne township as a farmer.
- Enlisted August 1, 1861 in the Thirty-first Iowa Volunteer Infantry, served through the Civil war (reenlisted).
- Died November 17, 1902.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Dunning family? Ask us →The Foley Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from County Tipperary, Ireland · documented from the public record
Catherine Foley b. 1845
parentsJohn Foley
Catherine Foley ⚭ Mr. Daly
childrenPhilip B. Daly · William E. Daly
- Born May 5, 1845 in County Tipperary, Ireland.
- Came to America and lived in Ohio with uncle Edward Foley, then to Jones county, Iowa in 1867.
- Second wife of the elder Mr. Daly.
- Two children.
- Her father John Foley served in the 134th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Foley family? Ask us →The Hunt Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Sarah J. Hunt 1840 – 1902
parentsJ. W. Hunt & Catherine Hunt
Sarah J. Hunt ⚭ Mr. Smith
childrenGeorge D. Smith · James A. Smith · Emma L. Smith · J. E. Smith · Jennie Smith · Laura A. Smith · John G. Smith
- Married Mr. Smith in 1858.
- The couple had thirteen children, six of whom died.
- Her parents J. W. and Catherine Hunt took homesteads in Nebraska.
- She was buried in the cemetery at Wyoming, Iowa.
- Son George D. lived in Clinton, Iowa.
- James A. of Onslow.
- Jennie married Jerome Bender of Wyoming.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Hunt family? Ask us →The Jacques Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from County Cork, Ireland · documented from the public record
Mary Jacques 1831 – 1890
Mary Jacques ⚭ William Stout
childrenCharles Henry Stout
- Native of County Cork, Ireland.
- Wife of William Stout.
- Died September 1890 at age 59 (birth year approximate).
- Maiden name Jacques.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Jacques family? Ask us →The James Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Walter James
Walter James ⚭ Mary Sherman
childrenLottie James
- Resided at Wyoming, Iowa.
- Wife Mary Sherman.
- Daughter Lottie James married Frank Porter.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your James family? Ask us →The Kenney Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Smiths Falls, Canada · documented from the public record
John Kenney d. 1888
John Kenney ⚭ Mrs. John Kenney
childrenFrank Kenney
- Of Canadian birth and ancestry, native of Smiths Falls.
- Worked as a railroad roadmaster.
- Died when his son Frank (b. 1880) was about eight years old, so death approx. 1888.
- Survived by his wife.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Kenney family? Ask us →The Mclean Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Scotland · documented from the public record
Alexander Mclean
Alexander Mclean ⚭ Christina McLean
childrenJanet McLean
- Native of Scotland.
- Came to America in early life.
- Wife Christina also a native of Scotland.
- Daughter Janet married Arthur Lister of Jones County.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Mclean family? Ask us →The Shoop Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Leander Shoop b. 1848
Leander Shoop ⚭ Miss Bates
childrenGladys Shoop · George Shoop · Cassius Shoop · Raleigh Shoop · Augusta Shoop · Bertha Shoop · Blanche Shoop · Lillian Shoop
- Born Trumbull County, Ohio 1848.
- Came to Jones County, Iowa in 1856 with his parents.
- Youngest ('last named') of five children.
- Married Miss Bates 17 Feb 1878.
- Home about six miles south of Anamosa in Fairview township.
- Eight children, all surviving at time of writing.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Shoop family? Ask us →The Shoop Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Moses Shoop 1802 – 1861
Moses Shoop ⚭ Caroline Shoop
childrenCalvin Shoop · Almond Shoop · Nancy Shoop · Caroline Shoop · Leander Shoop - Born near Akron, Ohio 1802.
- Died at his home in Jones County, Iowa 1861.
- Came to Jones County, Iowa in 1856.
- Five children: Calvin, Almond, Nancy, Caroline, Leander.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Shoop family? Ask us →The Skahill Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Patrick Skahill 1815 – 1867
Patrick Skahill ⚭ Mary Murray
childrenJames B. Skahill
- Native of Ireland, born 1815.
- Emigrated to America in 1850.
- After a few years in the east came to Jones County, Iowa, purchasing 200 acres of wild land which he improved.
- Served as township trustee.
- Died 1867 leaving six children.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Skahill family? Ask us →The Stanton Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
William Stanton b. 1815
William Stanton
childrenDavid Stanton
- Born in Ireland 1815.
- Came to Washington township, Jones County, Iowa in 1838, settling part of what became the Stanton homestead, developing it into one of the most fertile farms in the locality.
- Father of David Stanton.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Stanton family? Ask us →The Stirton Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Scotland · documented from the public record
Robert Stirton d. 1863
Robert Stirton ⚭ Anne Stirton
childrenRobert C. Stirton
- Native of Scotland.
- Employed as a forester.
- Died when his son Robert C. was but two years old (c.1863), while the family was in Devonshire, England.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Stirton family? Ask us →The Vlach Family
of Jones County, Iowa · from Bohemia · documented from the public record
Emanuel Vlach
- Born in Bohemia.
- Deceased at time of writing.
- Wife Mary born in Jackson County, Iowa, also deceased.
- Family had three children.
- Daughter Emma married Mr. Sobotka of Oxford Junction.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
Is this your Vlach family? Ask us →The Vlach Family
of Jones County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Emma Vlach
Emma Vlach ⚭ Mr. Sobotka
childrenLoretta Sobotka · Louise Sobotka · Raymond Sobotka
- Daughter of Emanuel and Mary Vlach.
- Educated in Oxford, completed high school, taught school three years before marriage.
- Married a Mr. Sobotka (a clothing merchant in Oxford Junction) on Oct 4, 1899.
- One of three children in the Vlach family.
Source: History of Jones County, Iowa, past and present
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