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The Allen Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Elmer G. Allen b. 1865
Elmer G. Allen ⚭ Flora Smith
childrenGertrude Allen · Hubert Allen · Ivan L. Allen · Wanda Allen · Margie Allen · Murel M. Allen
- Born January 1, 1865.
- Postmaster of Munterville, Polk township, Wapello County, Iowa (commissioned Sept 15, 1899 under McKinley administration).
- Merchant, formerly farmer and stock buyer.
- Republican.
- Left an orphan at age two and reared by foster father Enos Lewis.
- Married Flora Smith September 24, 1890.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Allen family? Ask us →The Allen Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
John Allen 1830 – 1869
John Allen ⚭ Annie Gately
childrenJoseph Allen Jr. · John Allen · Winifred Allen · Elmer G. Allen - Native of Ireland, born 1830.
- Emigrated to United States at an early day and settled in Iowa.
- Died in Marshall County, Iowa, 1869.
- Married Annie Gately.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Allen family? Ask us →The Black Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Eliza Black
Eliza Black ⚭ Joseph Gardner
childrenWilliam B. Gardner
- Second wife of Joseph Gardner of Columbia township, Wapello County, Iowa.
- One child, William B. Gardner.
- Married name Gardner.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Black family? Ask us →The Brock Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Southern United States · documented from the public record
James Brock
parentsThomas Brock
James Brock
- Farmer in the South, where he was born.
- Father of Shelby P. Brock.
- His father was Thomas Brock.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Brock family? Ask us →The Brock Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Nashville, Tennessee · documented from the public record
Shelby P. Brock b. 1836
grandparentsThomas Brock
Shelby P. Brock ⚭ Louisa E. Brock
childrenLibbie Brock
- Born Feb 6, 1836 near Nashville, Tennessee.
- Farmer.
- Brought to Wapello County at age four, stayed until 1873, then moved to Pottawatomie County, Kansas, where he still lived.
- Still living when written.
- Wife Louisa E. born at Terre Haute, Indiana.
- Father James Brock.
- Grandfather Thomas Brock.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Brock family? Ask us →The Caldwell Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
J. W. Caldwell
J. W. Caldwell ⚭ Mrs. J. W. Caldwell
childrenGeorge Caldwell
- Early Eddyville-area (Wapello County, Iowa) settler.
- According to History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens, Did the first blacksmithing work in the locality.
- According to the same history, he and his wife had the first child born there, a son named George.
- Wife's maiden name not given.
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Is this your Caldwell family? Ask us →The Conley Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
John Conley
John Conley ⚭ Mary Robison
childrenJane Conley
- Father of Jane (Conley) Johnson Gardner.
- Married Mary Robison.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Conley family? Ask us →The Cummins Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
E. M. Cummins
E. M. Cummins ⚭ Rachel Stapleton
childrenElizabeth Cummins · Daniel Cummins · John Cummins · Ephraim I. Cummins · Robert Cummins · Julia Cummins · Emma L. Cummins · Mary B. Cummins
- Father of Mrs. Sharp.
- Married Rachel Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and reared eight children: Elizabeth.
- Daniel.
- John (deceased).
- Ephraim I.
- Robert.
- Julia.
- Emma L.
- And Mary B. One daughter married Mr. Sharp of Wapello County.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Cummins family? Ask us →The Dorothy Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
E. C. Dorothy
E. C. Dorothy ⚭ Mercy Howard
- Father of Margaret Dorothy (Mrs. Christie).
- Resident of Wyoming at time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Dorothy family? Ask us →The Dorothy Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Margaret Dorothy
Margaret Dorothy ⚭ Mr. Christie
childrenDorothy E. Christie
- Married Mr. Christie.
- Native of Wapello county.
- Member of the Rebekahs, the Homesteaders and the Baptist church.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Dorothy family? Ask us →The Dudgeon Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Andrew Dudgeon
Andrew Dudgeon ⚭ Elizabeth Dudgeon
childrenLafayette Dudgeon
- Father of Lafayette Dudgeon.
- Family moved from Knox County, Ohio to Wapello County, Iowa in 1865, purchasing 320 acres in section 14, Competine township.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Dudgeon family? Ask us →The Fleming Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Scotland · documented from the public record
James Fleming 1822 – 1889
James Fleming ⚭ Christina Fleming
childrenChristina Fleming
- Native of Scotland.
- Settled in Illinois in 1847.
- Died October 1889 at age sixty-seven (born ~1822).
- Father of Christina Fleming who married Abraham Young.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Fleming family? Ask us →The Gardner Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
Joseph Gardner b. 1819
Joseph Gardner ⚭ Clarissa Nogle, Eliza Black
childrenElizabeth Gardner · James Gardner · John Gardner · Lydia Gardner · William B. Gardner
- Native of Ireland.
- Came to America with parents in 1834 at age 15, landing at New York.
- Came to Iowa 1844 and settled in Columbia township, Wapello County.
- Thrice married: Clarissa Nogle (children Elizabeth, James, John, Lydia), Eliza Black (child William B.), and Mrs. Jane Johnson (no children).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Gardner family? Ask us →The Goff Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
Peter Goff
Peter Goff ⚭ Rebecca Brownfield
childrenRuth Goff · Margaret Goff · Mary E. Goff · Charles Goff · George W. Goff
- Born in Pennsylvania.
- Farmer who removed with family to Wapello County, Iowa in 1849.
- Married Rebecca Brownfield.
- Children: Ruth (wife of A. Cain, Washington township).
- Margaret (wife of M. W. Strickland).
- Mary E.
- Charles (of Mississippi).
- George W.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Goff family? Ask us →The Harrison Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Susan Harrison 1816 – 1900
Susan Harrison ⚭ Young
childrenDorothea Young · Abraham Young · Martha Young · Harrison Young · Sarah Young · Ella Young · Theodore Young - Married surname Young.
- Born in Ohio 1816, died in Ottumwa, Iowa, summer 1900.
- Had 12 children, seven of whom survived (the seven listed).
- The rest died young.
- Mother of Abraham Young.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Harrison family? Ask us →The Henry Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Virginia · documented from the public record
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry ⚭ Mary Farnum
- Father of F. M. Henry.
- Native of Virginia, said to be of the fifth generation in direct descent from Patrick Henry the orator.
- Came to Iowa in 1853, settling on a farm in Wapello county where he spent the rest of his life.
- Had eleven children, five surviving at time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Henry family? Ask us →The Jaques Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from England · documented from the public record
William Jaques
William Jaques ⚭ Mary Jaques
childrenW. H. C. Jaques
- Native of England, reared there.
- Married Mary in Virginia.
- Left Virginia fall of 1848 bound for Fort Madison, Iowa.
- In 1849 settled in Jefferson County, Iowa, engaging in farming, brick laying and plastering.
- Died at age 67.
- Father of four sons and two daughters.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Jaques family? Ask us →The Johnson Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
John Johnson
John Johnson ⚭ Nancy Ann Johnson
- Native of Ireland who always lived there.
- Father of pioneer Joseph Johnson of Wapello County.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Johnson family? Ask us →The Kelsey Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
F. M. Kelsey 1842 – 1907
F. M. Kelsey ⚭ E. J. Brown
- Native of Indiana.
- Came to Iowa 1865, settling first in Davis County then Wapello County.
- Died 1907 at age 65 (birth year ~1842 estimated).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Kelsey family? Ask us →The Kelsey Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Ollie Kelsey b. 1866
Ollie Kelsey ⚭ Mr. Shepherd
childrenRaymond Shepherd
- Born Nov. 13, 1866 in Wapello County.
- Married Mr. Shepherd Feb. 22, 1894.
- He was a Richland township farmer of Ohio (near Steubenville) descent.
- One child, Raymond.
- Married name Shepherd.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Kelsey family? Ask us →The Knight Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Mary E. Knight
Mary E. Knight ⚭ W. T. Harper
childrenHarry C. Harper · Ralph S. Harper · Charles K. Harper · Mary E. Harper
- Second wife of W. T. Harper, Sr., married at Ottumwa.
- Resided in Ottumwa.
- Reared four children: Harry C., Ralph S., Charles K., and Mary E. Harper.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Knight family? Ask us →The Lamb Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Alabama · documented from the public record
John Lamb
John Lamb ⚭ Sarah Grace
childrenLucinda Lamb
- Native of Alabama.
- Came to Wapello county, Iowa in 1852 and settled on a farm in Competine township, his home until death.
- Ten children, eight living at time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Lamb family? Ask us →The Lewis Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Enos Lewis b. 1817
Enos Lewis ⚭ Rebecca Lewis
childrenWilliam Lewis · Martha Lewis
- Born in Indiana March 6, 1817.
- Came to Iowa 1849, farmed 160 acres in Polk township, Wapello County.
- Retired 1899.
- Foster father of Elmer G. Allen.
- Married Rebecca Lewis March 31, 1842.
- Living aged 84 when written.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Lewis family? Ask us →The Matson Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
C. R. Matson
C. R. Matson ⚭ Isabelle Anderson
- Served as sheriff of Cook County, Illinois during the anarchist trouble including the Haymarket riot.
- Called 'the man that tamed the anarchist.' Presided over the Cronin case.
- A thirty-third degree Mason.
- Deceased by time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Matson family? Ask us →The Matson Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Isabelle Matson
Isabelle Matson ⚭ Mr. Hofmann
childrenPhilip Bernhard Hofmann
- Native of Chicago.
- Daughter of C. R. and Isabelle (Anderson) Matson.
- Attended Chicago high school, graduated Mount Holyoke College (A.B.).
- Member of Tourist and Fortnightly Clubs.
- One year president of the Woman's Club.
- Married a Hofmann, an Ottumwa druggist, on 4 Oct 1905.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Matson family? Ask us →The Mier Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Luxemburg · documented from the public record
Michael Mier 1824 – 1888
Michael Mier ⚭ Margaret Wagner
childrenMary Mier · John Mier · Jacob C. Mier · Maggie Mier · Caroline Mier · Kate Mier · George Mier · Michael Mier · Mathew Mier
- Native of Luxemburg.
- Married there, one daughter born before removing to Buffalo, NY, three more children born there.
- Removed to Center township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1866.
- Died July 29, 1888 at age 64 (birth ~1824 estimated).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Mier family? Ask us →The Mitchell Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
John H. Mitchell b. 1848
John H. Mitchell ⚭ Emma L. Dome
childrenFred R. Mitchell · Ernest R. Mitchell
- Born March 8, 1848 at Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio.
- Moved west.
- Drug business at Mexico, Missouri, Moulton and Bloomfield, Iowa 1870-1892.
- Member of the Iowa state board of pharmacy 1891-1894 under Gov.
- Horace Boies.
- Real-estate and insurance business at Ottumwa from 1897.
- Living at time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Mitchell family? Ask us →The Nogle Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Clarissa Nogle
Clarissa Nogle ⚭ Joseph Gardner
childrenElizabeth Gardner · James Gardner · John Gardner · Lydia Gardner
- First wife of Joseph Gardner of Columbia township, Wapello County, Iowa.
- Married name Gardner.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Nogle family? Ask us →The Patterson Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Thomas Patterson 1832 – 1895
Thomas Patterson ⚭ Mary Jane Pollard
childrenHomer B. Patterson
- Born in Indiana July 10, 1832.
- Came to Iowa as a child with his parents (Patterson family established in Davis County).
- Married Mary Jane Pollard February 12, 1857.
- Farmer.
- Father of eight children (three deceased, five surviving as written).
- Died October 25, 1895.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Patterson family? Ask us →The Poling Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from near Grafton, West Virginia · documented from the public record
N. S. Poling b. 1838
N. S. Poling ⚭ Catherine Smith
childrenM. W. Poling · James F. Poling · Mary Alva Poling · Lulu Poling · Harry Leroy Poling
- Born 28 Apr 1838 near Grafton, in present-day West Virginia.
- Confederate soldier who served under Stonewall Jackson.
- Came to Iowa in 1865 to farm the prairie lands.
- Now retired at 515 Hamilton Street, Ottumwa.
- Married Catherine Smith.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Poling family? Ask us →The Reeve Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from New York · documented from the public record
William Reeve b. 1797
William Reeve ⚭ Susan Murphy
childrenWilliam Reeve
- Native of New York, born 1797.
- Wife Susan Murphy was a native of Virginia.
- Father of William Reeve (b. 1836, of Agency, Wapello County).
- Distinct from his same-named son.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Reeve family? Ask us →The Schell Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Amelia Schell d. 1914
Amelia Schell ⚭ Dr. Bonham
childrenCecile E. Bonham
- Married Dr. Bonham (physician of Ottumwa, Wapello County) on 16 January 1884.
- Daughter of F. J. Schell (boot and shoe merchant, deceased) and Mary (Fagg) Schell of Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
- Died June 17, 1914.
- Married name Bonham.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Schell family? Ask us →The Schell Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
F. J. Schell
- Boot and shoe merchant, deceased by time of writing.
- Wife Mary (Fagg) Schell survived and lived at Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
- Daughter Amelia married Dr. Bonham of Ottumwa.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Schell family? Ask us →The Schwarz Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Lorenz, Germany · documented from the public record
Michael Schwarz b. 1857
Michael Schwarz ⚭ Barbara Rainewald
childrenLizzie Schwarz · Annie Schwarz · Clara Schwarz · Nellie Schwarz · Mamie Schwarz · Pauline Schwarz
- Wholesale liquor distributor at Ottumwa, Iowa for Leisy Brewing Co.
- Born Lorenz, Germany 1857, emigrated to America 1883, settled Ottumwa where he first worked in the Hoffman Brewery.
- Democrat, member of the Eagles.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Schwarz family? Ask us →The Scott Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Jesse Scott
Jesse Scott ⚭ Elizabeth Scott
childrenMary E. Scott
- Pioneer who, with wife Elizabeth, located in Competine township, Wapello County, Iowa in 1843.
- Father of Mary E. Scott (who married Lafayette Dudgeon).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Scott family? Ask us →The Shaul Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Jennie Shaul
Jennie Shaul ⚭ W. T. Harper
- First wife of W. T. Harper, Sr.
- Died at Ottumwa leaving two children (Mrs. Edward A. Jones of Helena, Montana, and W. T. Harper, Jr.).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Shaul family? Ask us →The Smith Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Xenophon Smith 1845 – 1882
Xenophon Smith ⚭ Minnie Folgman
childrenWilliam R. Smith · Charles S. Smith · Parminew Smith · Flora Smith · Nellie M. Smith · Frank Smith · Alta M. Smith
- Native of Iowa.
- Died December 1882 aged thirty-seven (implied birth ~1845).
- Married Minnie Folgman (native of Germany).
- Parents of seven children.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Smith family? Ask us →The Stevens Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Amelia Stevens
Amelia Stevens ⚭ Howell
childrenWalter C. Howell · Jesse R. Howell · Benoni C. Howell · Stevens C. Howell · Leah A. Howell · Emma J. Howell
- Wife of Mr. Howell, a Columbia township, Wapello County, Iowa farmer (Poland-China hogs, Hereford cattle).
- Married 1879.
- Daughter of Carlos and Belinda (Eldridge) Stevens.
- Seven children born, one (Emma J.) deceased and one died in infancy.
- Family attended Methodist church.
- Married name Howell.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Stevens family? Ask us →The Stevens Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Vermont · documented from the public record
Carlos Stevens 1825 – 1901
Carlos Stevens ⚭ Belinda Eldridge
- Native of Vermont.
- Wife a native of New York.
- Made his home with son-in-law Mr. Howell in his last years.
- Died September 10, 1901, aged 76.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Stevens family? Ask us →The Wallace Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Sweden · documented from the public record
L. H. Wallace
L. H. Wallace ⚭ Mary Wallace
childrenAndrew G. Wallace
- Native of Sweden.
- Sailed for America in 1869 and settled on a farm in Polk township, Wapello county, Iowa, where he remained until death.
- Had eight children, five living at time of writing.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Wallace family? Ask us →The Warder Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · from Virginia · documented from the public record
Philip M. Warder
Philip M. Warder ⚭ Nancy Dillon
- Native of Virginia.
- Father of Madison C. Warder.
- Came to Wapello County, Iowa in 1853 and settled on a farm in Competine township, where he resided until death.
- Family numbered seven children.
- Three living (Frank of Hedrick, Iowa.
- Madison.
- John), plus a half-brother A. D. in Pleasant township.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Warder family? Ask us →The Wellman Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Frank Wellman
grandparentsMichael Wellman
Frank Wellman ⚭ Libbie Brock
childrenGeorge B. Wellman · Julia May Wellman
- Farmer in Wapello County, Iowa.
- Attended common schools and farmed his whole life.
- Acquired his farm in 1891 from Tillie Parks (formerly the David Burton estate).
- Married Libbie Brock April 18, 1886.
- Likely one of J. W. Wellman's seven children (same family sketch).
- Children: George B. (b. Oct 21, 1889) and Julia May (b. July 6, 1892).
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
Is this your Wellman family? Ask us →The Wycoff Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Lucille H. Wycoff
parentsH. E. Wycoff
Lucille H. Wycoff ⚭ Mr. McElroy
childrenDorothy Alice McElroy · Robert Hamilton McElroy · John Wycoff McElroy
- Native of Iowa.
- Daughter of H. E. Wycoff of Cedar Rapids (her mother deceased).
- Married Mr. McElroy (a Wapello County/Ottumwa resident, school-board treasurer).
- The couple had a daughter and two sons.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa
Is this your Wycoff family? Ask us →The Young Family
of Wapello County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Abraham Young
Abraham Young ⚭ Christina Fleming
childrenJames Young · Maggie Young · Susan Young · Harry Young · Rhoda Young · Emma Young · William Young · Matthew Young · Etta Young · Jessie Young · Fred Young · Robert Young
- General farmer in Wapello County, Iowa.
- Republican.
- Married Christina Fleming, a native of Peoria County, Illinois, on 24 May 1865.
- His father came to the US at age 15, located in Ohio, removed to Illinois in 1856, and died there in 1864.
- His brother Harrison enlisted in the 86th Reg., Ill. Vol.
- Inf. in 1861.
Source: History of Wapello County, Iowa, and representative citizens
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