Carroll County Queries

from 1998 Archives

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 for. 

1998 Queries

Lange, Krueger - I am trying to locate information on my greatgrand father. It is said that he was born in Carroll County, Iowa. His parents are Chris C. Lange and Sophia Krueger both born in Germany and married in New York. They had 3 children. I would greatly appreciate anyone who can help in my search.

Fred Lange b. 3 mar 1876?
Minnie W. Lange b. 18 jul 1879?
Lange, George b. 3 mar 1881 Carroll, Iowa
m. 4 jun 1911 Cottonwood, Idaho to Helen Terhaar
Terhaar, Helen b. 28 nov 1881 New Munich, Minnesota
d. ?
Children:
b. 29 apr 1912 Virgil C.
b. 3 jan 1914 Eugene H.
b. 15 jul 1916 Cedric C.
b. 24 mar 1918 Harold F.
b. 25 feb 1920 Charlotte W.
b. 15 nov 1921 Clifford G.
b. 16 jul 1923 Gilbert
b. 15 aug 1925 Ernest J.
If you can help please e-mail Annette.
Posted 2 Jan 1998.


BLANCHARD,WHITMARSH,NEWELL,SMITH,HUPP,PARKS,FOSHUGH,GLASS,BORDER - Looking for descendants of Uri Parks BLANCHARD,born 31 Dec 1846, Delaware Co, Iowa. He died 31 Jan 1898, at Coon Rapids, Carroll Co Iowa. Only know he is buried at Carroll Iowa, His parents were Ezra BLANCHARD and Hannnah PARKS. He was married first to Ellen GLASS.They had one daughter named Minnie BLANCHARD,who lived with her grandfather James GLASS. He then married Lydia Martha NEWELL, on 1 July 1885 at Coon Rapids Iowa. She died 23 Aug 1936 at Algona Iowa. It is not known for sure where she is buried at in Carroll Co Iowa. Lydias parents names were Dan NEWELL and Elizabeth SMITH. Her second husband was Albert WHITMARSH. He is buried at Algona Iowa. But it is known that they were married in Carroll Co Iowa. In all of this union, Uri Lydia, and Albert there were 10 children: Mary Esther BLANCHARD born 1895,Minerva BLANCHARD HUPP, born1887, Daniel BLANCHARD born1888, Fletta BLANCHARD BORDER, born ? Myona WHITMARSH born ? married to Frank JOHNSON, Josephine WHITMARSH MANGLE, born 1905, Amanda WHITMARSH GRONBACH born 1922, Edna WHITMARSH FOSHUGH born 1901, Susan BLANCHARD born 1898 and died 1898, Clarence BLANCHARD born 1890.
E-mail: Shirley Vinsand
Posted December 22, 1998.

STARMAN, DLASK, FIKEJS, SPINLER, KALIK - Looking for information on a Frank Starman who died in Dedham, IA Carroll County July, 1967, b. June 24, 1899. He may be and/or related to- my 'lost' great uncle who moved from the Cedar Rapids, IA area after 1939. Frank Starman was a WWI veteran from Cedar Rapids. His parents were Frantisek and Katerina Podajsky Starman who immigrated to this country from Kozlov, Czech in 1892, staying in Sleepy Eye, MN before moving to Cedar Rapids. His older sisters were Marie Starman Dlask, 1880 - 1904, Katerina Starman (Ernie)Fikejs 1882 - 1921 and my grandmother Elizabeth (Bessie) Starman Spinler Kalik 1875-1938. At one time Frank had owned a small farm in Walker, IA - Linn County. He may have been a traveling salesman. Any info on this Frank Starman appreciated.
E-mail: Shay Moore
Posted December 18, 1998.

KEAT - I've just begun my roots search and I would be grateful to anyone who could advance that cause. My father was Wesley Keat, born in Manning on 1/29/1932. I think that there are still some members of the Keat family in the area. Anything between Adam and Eve and 1932 would be interesting. Thanks
E-mail: wesley L keat
Posted December 18, 1998.

THEULEN - I am looking for any information concerning the surname Theulen. I know it was translated when Cornelius Theulen came to the United States. It was once Thaylen I believe or some version of this. I am getting nowhere in my search. Some of the Theulens migrated to Bayard and Dedham areas. They orginated from Holland. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
E-mail: Janet Theulen, Box 123, Defiance, Ia 51527
Posted December 16, 1998.

BARNES - I'm interested in contacting anyone researching the Barnes family of Carroll County, Iowa. In 1881, the family arrived from eastern Iowa and settled in Manning. Descendants were still living in the area as late as 1967. I'm happy to share the information I have collected.
E-mail: Steven Kamm, Oklahoma City
Posted December 16, 1998.

CONRAD - Interested in information related to Frederick Conrad and his wife, Christina. They moved to Carroll, Carrol County around 1900 with their three sons: Henry Conrad. Otto T. Conrad, b. 1881. Gustave R. Conrad, b. 1888.
E-mail: Matt Beer
Posted December 9, 1998.

KELLY, STEPHENS - James Kelly and his wife moved to Carroll, Carroll County in 1875 with their son James Kelly b. 1857 in Burlington, Iowa d. 1897 in Carroll, Iowa. James Kelly Jr. married Ellen Stephens in 1886 and had three daughters: Mary Ellen, Agnes, and Urseba.
E-mail: Matt Beer
Posted December 3, 1998.

CARROLL, MCBREEN - My Grandfather was named Charles Carroll, my Dad was Louis Eugene Carroll. Dad was born in the Crawford/Carroll county area. He graduated from Denison HS in 1913, had a grocery store in Onawa in 1916, and served in WWI. My problem is I want to trace My Great Great Grand father Owen Carroll. Have not found obits or census on him and he should have been in the general area in the 1860 If you have any information re: Carroll's in your area please let me know.Owen married Katheline McBreen, also a mystery as to their background. Thanks.
E-mail: DON CARROLL,102 SKYLINE DR., Rock Port, Mo 64482
Posted December 3, 1998.

PAXTON, MEYER - I am looking for any information on Guy Paxton. He lived in Carroll, IA and was married to a Meyer. He also worked for the railroad. His wife worked in a funeral home.
E-mail: Allen Myers
Posted November 30, 1998.

BUCHOLZ, HAPPE - Looking for Eleanora Theresa BUCHOLZ b. 11 Apr 1897 or 1898 in Arcadia, Iowa. She married George Herman HAPPE on 23 Jan 1917 in Arcadia, Iowa. She was born to Henry and Matilda BUCHOLZ. I would like to correspond with anyone who may have more information regarding the ancestry of Eleanora and the BUCHOLZ family.
E-mail: Bret Larwick
Posted November 30, 1998.

ALLEN, KINGMAN - I am searching for info about William Allen, B: 1843 in NY. He married Elma Kingman, B: 1850, in Illinois in 1867. A child, Edna W. was born in 1889 in Iowa and died @ 1901. William died in 1918, perhaps he was living with or near his son, Ray Allen and his wife Ella in Dedham. I need this info about William and also what happened to Elma. I believe she died in 1916, location unknown. I hope this helps. I appreciate your volunteering.
E-mail: Beverly
Posted November 30, 1998.

VAUGHAN - The great grandparents Vaughan hailed from Coon Rapids, in Carroll County. In checking the social security death records I noted that someone named Ada Vaughan passed away with a last address as Coon Rapids, so it must be true there have been Vaughans there! Our Vaughan family was supposed to be from Coon Rapids. WALTER MERLE VAUGHAN, the grandfather was born either November 13, 1884 or December 3, 1896, perhaps in Coon Rapids. But he and his bride ELSIE, born September 27, 1899 moved to Rockford, Illinois where they raised their family. There was an older brother Waite Vaughan and a baby sister June Vaughan in this family also. I haven't found a record for their parents yet. I was told there was an Aunt Ruthie who lived on the farm and was alive and visited in the 1950's, unfortunately, I do not know her surname, though it may have been Vaughan. It would be fun to hear from anyone who could corroborate this family legend. And it would be nice to add to the family lore. They are all deceased as well as their children, and half their grandchildren. Tracing them is like tracing the musical talent in the family. Music was important to this family. Aunt June was a concert pianist in Rockford, and her nephew, young Wally, was the leader of the Cherry Valley High School band and orchestra. His sister played the piano and all the children were raised with music. Thanks for any help!
E-mail: Barbara Brehm
Posted November 30, 1998.

LEIBFRIED, GNEWUCH - Looking for info/pictures of Frank M. LEIBFRIED and Mary GNEWUCH in Carrol County in 1879-89 period. He served as Deputy County Treasurer and Auditor. His name is said to be on cornerstone of old courthouse. She ran a boarding house.They married in Carroll in 1888 after death of his former wife, Christina. In 1889 they moved to Tacoma, Washington.
E-mail: jimal65@hotmail.com
Posted November 30, 1998.

KREIG - Am interested in the Krieg Family that came to Breda in the early 1870s. Fred moved on to MN ca 1906 while Gus stayed in Carroll County. Would like to know where in Germany these brothers came from.
E-mail: Carl
Posted November 30, 1998.

MITCHELL, MARTIN - I am looking for information on Henry Mitchell who married Clara Pearl Martin in Dedham, Iowa, Carroll County on March 4, 1894. They had twin girls on November 11, 1894. They lived in Dedham until 1898 then moved to Oklahoma. Henry was born October 13, 1869, the son of Michael and Bertha Mitchell. He was born in Jewell, Iowa. I'm not sure whether that is Hamilton County or Mills County, they both have a town named Jewell. I don't have any information on Michael or Bertha Mitchell. I have been told that Henry was left an orphan and he lived with a Norwegian family. I don't know what their name was.
E-mail: Angela Loflin
Posted November 12, 1998.

WILKENS, LAMMERS - Looking for information and photographs of John Henry Wilkens. He married Elizabeth Lammers in 1871/1872 in Carroll County Iowa. They lived there all their life and raised their family there. I am searching for the name of John Henry Wilkens parents name and any brothers or sisters.
E-mail: Regina A. Wilkens
Posted November 12, 1998.

NEU, ADELHELM - Looking for information on a Charles NEU and wife Mary ADELHELM. Charles was born June 27, 1948. He was the proprietor of the Pioneer Liquor Store at Carroll. In 1881 he came to Carroll, Iowa. Also looking for information on the following NEU family members who lived in Carroll county: Father - Phillip NEU; Mother - Catherine RODESH; Son - Phillip NEU; Son - Charles NEU; Daughtar - Caroline NEU; Daughtar - Hilda Neu
E-mail: Randall J. Slater
Posted November 9, 1998.

FRICKE, BOELL - I'm looking for information on the Carroll Co. FRICKEs. First: My relative, William BOELL, married Emma FRICKE around 1897. They are listed in Sheridan Twp. in both the 1900 and 1910 Carroll Co. census. Emma was born in NY according to the census. Her parents were apparently born in Germany. There are a lot of FRICKE listed in Sheridan Twp but I don't know how they relate to Emma. Secondly - I'm looking for information on Elmer FRICKE. Elmer was born around 1917 in Carroll (not sure exactly where) and married Florence BOELL who was also born in 1917 (Grant Twp). I'm sure Elmer is related to Emma at some level but once again I don't know the parents names.
E-mail: Don Boell
Posted November 2, 1998.

TAYLOR, KIRK - I am searching for information about I. G. TAYLOR (Israel, or possibly Isaac), born about 1838. He was married to Lucinda KIRK, born about 1845. There would also be several children in the family - perhaps Martha, John, Seldon, ?. They are knowon to have resided in Carroll City, IA at the time of the 1870 Federal census. If anyone has access to that census for 1870 I would appreciate a lookup of the information found for this family. Thank you.
E-mail: Duane Olson
Posted October 28, 1998.

KRIEG, FRISCH - Searching for KRIEG family members in Carroll County. Fred and Gus Krieg came to the county c. 1874 from Germany and lived in or near Breda. Fred Jacob Krieg m. Anna Katherine FRISCH 23 Sep 1884. They had one son and four daughters. They moved in MN c 1906. Believe Gustav KRIEG lived most of his life in Breda and Carroll. Any assistance on either of these families would be appreciated.
E-mail: Carl A. Lee
Posted October 26, 1998.

ARNTZ - Seeking information on this family that lived in Carroll, IA, starting sometime in 1860's or 1870's: names of Henry Arntz, Tillie, Sis, Theodora(Dora), Rose, Mary, Frances
E-mail: Queenjava9@aol.com
Posted October 23, 1998.

PETERS, MOORHEAD - I am searching for information on my husband's great uncle, William PETERS. According to family tradition, William was born abt 1837 in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland to Peter PETERS and Elizabeth MOORHEAD. William married Elmyra TOMB probably in Illinois. William died in Glidden, Carroll County, IA, year unknown. If you can help or if you are researching these people, PLEASE get in touch! Thank you.
E-mail: Brenda Manion
Posted October 20, 1998.

WILLE, MOSMAN - I am looking for information about the parents of Barbara Mary WILLE b 13 Nov 1886 d Jan 1954 m Anton (Tony) Bernard MOSMAN. They lived in Carroll, Carroll County, IA and had 4 children, Freda Barbara, Grace Josephine, Louis Paul, and Harriet. Thank you very much.
E-mail: Blaise A. DARVEAUX
Posted October 15, 1998.

LIZER, POLK - Looking for any information on LIZER families, as I'm trying to create a database on the Family. My Carroll County connection: David Carr Lizer, b 26 Jun 1806 in Fayette County, KY, d 17 Sep 1884 in Carroll County, Iowa; m (3 Dec 1843 in Will County, IL) Mary POLK, b 25 Oct 1814 in Jefferson County, KY, d 19 Sep 1884 in Carroll, Iowa. Any information you could find, distribute would be welcome on this or any LIZER Family.
E-mail: Pergason@aol.com
Posted October 7, 1998.

PETERSOHN - I am looking for any information about a relative by the name of MARY PETERSOHN and family. She lived in Arcadia, Iowa and I believe that she was born there 26 March 1879 and died there 18 March 1947. Any information as to her family would be most appreciated.
E-mail: Nancy K. Augustine
6814 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Posted October 7, 1998.

KANE, MADIGAN, TESSANDORI - Looking for information on Herbert James Kane. He and his wife Cora lived in Carroll, Iowa during the time period 1919 to 1924. Cora bought a home on N. Main (Lot 8, Block 3, First Addition to Carroll, IA) on March 36, 1919 from Thomas Madigan and Hannah Madigan. Herbert and Cora sold the home on June 16, 1924 to Mike Tessandori and Martha Tessandori. The Tessandori's were I believe their next door neighbors. They owned a Main Street Ice Cream Parlor and later on their two girls opened a Marty Anne's dress shop. Cora and Herbert moved to Cedar Rapids after they sold the home. Herbert worked for a "gas company". I do know that while they lived in Boone, Iowa around 1910 he was a superintendent for the Boone Gas Works. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate a response. Thank you.
E-mail: Ginger Rhodes
Posted October 6, 1998.

BRUNTLETTS - I live in England and I am doing research into the Bruntlett family from Lincolnshire. They were/still are there I believe, certainly in the local cemetary at Gliden in Carroll County where a branch settled after the Civil War. Is there any one you know could look up the cemetary records in Glidden and tell me what Bruntletts are buried there? Any help appreciated
E-mail: Richard Parker
Posted October 1, 1998.

BUCK - I have found in the 1880 Census the family as follows: BUCK , Ephraim 49 Carpenter bp. NY Mary 48 Wife bp. Ohio Charles 23 Son Carpenter bp. Iowa Ira 18 Son bp. Iowa I would like to know more of this family.....can not find them again on any census after 1880 in Carroll County, Carroll City , Iowa. If anyone else is doing research on this family I would love to hear from you. thank you, Dorothy
E-mail: Dorothy
Posted October 1, 1998.

OWENS - I'm looking for information on William M. Owens...who died in Carroll, Carrol County, Iowa, between 1890 to 1895.....was the husband of Desire Owens. I'm also looking for information on Desire' Owens died 1 Nov 1905, Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, and was buried 2 Nov 1905, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa...would appreciate any help ........Thanks Kaye
E-mail: kaye mckenzie
Posted September 28, 1998.

BORST, WEGNER - Seeking information of family of John Borst and wife Sabina. John was born in Germany in Feb 1837 and immigrated with wife and family in 1882. Was farming in Roselle Twp in 1900 census. He and wife living with widowed son-in-law in 3rd Ward of Carroll in 1920. 1900 census showed 10 children, with only 3 living. Two were a son Nicklaus and a daughter Margaret who married Walter Wegner. Especially interested in death data for John & Sabina and origin in Germany.
E-mail: James A. Cross
Posted September 28, 1998.

NEPPL - Am seeking information on Ralph Neppl, his parents and ancestry. It is believed that Ralph lived or lives in Halbur, Iowa. Any help would certainly be appreciated. There might also be a connection in Willey, Iowa.
E-mail: My thanks in advance, Bill Hawver
Posted September 28, 1998.

CONNOR, SPICKLER, STEWART - Looking For Lawrence Franklin CONNOR b. in Coon Rapids, Carrol Co., Iowa. Father was John CONNOR, mother Mary Lorretta CODER. He married Sadie SPICKLER. Later married Grace Allen STEWART. They had 3 children.
E-mail: Tammy RAY
Posted September 28, 1998.

REEVES, DAY - Interested in information on the decendents of John R. Reeves and Eusebia (Day) Reeves who came to Carroll county in 1878 and lived their until 1915.
E-mail: Jan & Bruce
Posted September 28, 1998.

SCHAEFER, SCHULTZ - Looking for any information on Joseph Schaefer b. 1844 Germany married Elizabeth Schultz. Does any one know who their parents were or any family history? Will greatly appreciate any help.
E-mail: Nancy Schaefer
Posted September 28, 1998.

FINNEGAN, FARREN, DONELON - I am seeking information on Elizabeth Finnegan, b 1854, County Armagh, Ireland, daughter of Patrick Finnegan and Mary Farren and wife of Michael Patrick Donelon. Elizabeth died in Carroll, Carroll Co., IA 18 Jan. 1926. Michael and Elizabeth were married in Mendota, Ill in 1874 and moved to a farm near Mt. Carmel in Carroll Co. shortly thereafter.
E-mail: T.J. Berntsen
Posted September 28, 1998.

COOK, YOUNG - Info from a biographical from Champaign Co., IL states that the daughter of John and Barbara COOK, Ann, the wife of Z.T.YOUNG, is a resident of Carroll County, Iowa. This history was published around 1888. I would like to correspond with anyone descended from Z.T. and Ann YOUNG.
E-mail: Linda Garrett
Posted September 14, 1998.

CLAUSEN/CLAUSSEN, HOLMER - Johann Claus CLAUSEN/CLAUSSEN(anglicized: John), b abt 1813 Schleswig-Holstein,Demark/Germany; wife #1 Anna HOLMER; d. 4 Feb 1883, Breda,Carroll County, Iowa; buried Wheatland Cemetery, Carroll County, Iowa; sons: Peter John CLAUSEN, Claus Holmer CLAUSEN, Hennig CLAUSEN, John immigrated to the United States during the mid-1860's and settled in Carroll County. Claus Holmer CLAUSEN bought land, became a farmer and remained in Carroll County for the remainder of his life and did father, John. John became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1873 according to census records. I would love to exchange information with interested parties. My specific query is: Will someone please offer some guidance as to where I should write to find copies of John's Declaration of Intent and Application for Citizenship. In addition, if anyone has information as to where EXACTLY this family originated in Schleswig-Holstein, that information will be very much appreciated.
E-mail: Ellie Clausen,Texas
Posted September 10, 1998.

THURMOND, ECHELBERGER - I am trying to locate someone in Carroll County that has done research on the THURMOND or ECHELBERGER families. I am trying to fill in a few blank areas in my family tree.
E-mail: John Thurmond
Posted August 31, 1998.

BUTLER, HOLLEY - I am seeking information on FREEMAN BUTLER 1800-1874. Father of JAMES FREEMAN BUTLER born 1829 in Farmington, Maine, settled in Schaller, Sac County after 1855. Wife, Mary Elizabeth [Holley]. FREEMAN BUTLER moved to Schaller after Feb. 1862 to live with his son James and family. He died 19 December 1874. Buried in Carroll Municipal Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa.
E-mail: Andy Johnson
Posted August 25, 1998.

ZIEGENFUSS, HEIM - Looking for information concerning Mary Ann ZIEGENFUSS. Married Adam HEIM Jan. 10, 1882, MT. Carmel, Carroll County. Moved to KS at a later date. Had 9 children. Adam was a carpenter and may have built several structures at this town. Any information on the ZIEGENFUSS family would be appriciated.
E-mail: Curtis Spresser
Posted August 25, 1998.

STOOLMAN, REEVES, FITCHER or FRICTHER - Looking for information on Charles STOOLMAN, his wife Kathern FITCHER or FRICTHER, John REEVES, Eusebia DAY. These were my grandmother's grandparents and all lived in Carroll County, Iowa from 1870's through 1915. Charles and Kathern are buried in Mount Hope Cemetary, Sheridan Township. John Reeves and Eusebia Day lived in the area of Coon Rapids.
E-mail: Jan & Bruce
Posted August 24, 1998.

WOHLERS, OHDE, STEEN, KOHRS, ROHDE, KLAHN - Looking for information on my grandfather, Walter WOHLERS who lived in Manning, Carroll Co. Iowa. He married Marie OHDE in Manning in December 1912. Walter's half brother, Rudolph WOHLERS married Alma E. STEEN in 1898, probably in Manning. They had one known daughter, Irma Rebecca WOHLERS born Nov. 1, 1899 in Manning. By 1910, Rudolph and Alma had divorced, and Rudolph was living in Fontanella, Iowa, not far from Manning. What happened to Alma and Irma? Irma married (what year) to a KLAHN. Where did they marry and move to? I have information that says Irma was living in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1925. Walter's mother, Anna Rebekka KOHRS-WOHLERS-ROHDE, married Jakob ROHDE I believe in 1898, but I still do not know where. They lived in Manning, and Jakob died I believe in 1913. In 1914, Walter, Marie, Rudolph, and Walter's sister, Bertha WOHLERS moved to Scobey, Montana, where Walter and his half brother Rudolph had a lumber company. Anna KOHRS-WOHLERS-ROHDE was born in Buxtehude, near Hamburg, Germany, on March 4, 1846.
E-mail: Lynne Wohlers
Posted August 24, 1998.

HOFFERT,REINART - I'm looking for information on the Antoine HOFFERT family listed in the 1900 Census as living in Carroll Co., Roselle Twp. Antoine HOFFERT b. 1854, wife Augusta (SCHNEIDER?) b. 1855, daughter Mary b. 1883 Neb. Also listed in the 1920 Census, Carroll Co. as living with their son-in-law Peter REINART b. 1879(about) husband to Mary with children Gladys b. 1906(about) Neb, Bertilla b. 1911(about) Neb, and Mary b. 1915(about) Iowa.
E-mail: David P. Mather
Posted August 10, 1998.

SAMS - I'm looking for information on the SAMS family. They lived in Carroll county in the mid-1800's before they left for Oregon on the Oregon Trail. The only name I know is Michael George SAMS, the patriarch of the family. If you have ANY information whatsoever, I would greatly appreciate your help! After August 21, 1998, please send to Nils Gransberg. Thanks!
E-mail: Nils Gransberg
Posted August 7, 1998.

SLICK - Looking for information relating to SLICK, Lela Marie (Palmer). She died August 5, 1913 in Carroll and is buried at Rose Hill Cemetary in Kirkman, Iowa. Thank you.
E-mail: robvan@erols.com
Posted August 3, 1998.

BUCK - Looking for the surname BUCK, Carroll C. b. 11-18-1883 in Coon Rapids, Carroll Cty., Iowa Thank you
E-mail: DoroBuck@aol.com
Posted August 3, 1998.

RITTER - I am researching my great grandmother's family. They resided in Glidden, Scranton area in the late 1800s.. Names include: Henry, Emma, August, William, John, Lena, Alvena, Elizabeth, Minnie, Henry, Edward, Sadie. Henry Ritter was in the 4th Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War. He arrived from Prussia in the 1850s. I haven't had a lot of luck other than the names of the above people.
E-mail: Liz
Posted July 15, 1998.

BRUNTLETT - I and some colleagues across the US are doing research into the Bruntlett family who I know have roots in Glidden. We have a web page http://web.archive.org/web/20011226050657/http://members.aol.com/brunt1234/pubpage.htm. The family emigrated from Lincolnshire England in 1852/3. ended up in jackson County pre civil war. Had one member who fought and was killed inn the civil war. We also know they owned the Bruntlett Elevator company, again I think at Glidden and some farms in the county. We know from researches there is a family burial plot at Glidden and wondered if there is any way of finding out via the net the details. any help appreciated.
E-mail: Richard Parker, England
Posted July 10, 1998.

HEIDER, RECK,JOHN,KRATZ,ROSAUER - Looking for descendants of JOSEPH & GERTRUDE (RECK) HEIDER. Joseph HEIDER, b. Sept 18, 1848, Troy Grove, IL. D. Nov 10, 1917, Carroll, Iowa. Gertrude (RECK) HEIDER, b. Troy Grove, IL. D. Carroll, Iowa. She was the daughter of ANTON & CATHERINE (KRATZ) RECK. Joseph & Gertrude parents of Emma Hamilton, Julius, Oscar, Lewis, Laura, Mary Killeen, Joseph, and Edward. Also looking for information on the ROSAUER family. JOSEPH ROSAUER, d. 1953, Danbury, Iowa, PETER ROSAUER, d. 1938, Danbury, Iowa, and their sister Mrs. Henry (ROSAUER) HELLER, d. Carroll, Iowa. Their parents should have resided around Carroll 1880s or 1890s. I am willing to exchange information with anyone interested in these families.
E-mail: TERCANL@aol.com
Posted July 10, 1998.

WAND, MEYER - Seeking information on the descendants of Anton WAND and Clara MEYER. They immigrated from Helmsdorf, Germany, in the early 1880's and settled near Breda, IA. Known descendants include sons Anton (b. 11/13/1883) and Tony (b. 4/19/1898), and at least 1 daughter.
E-mail: npscott@mwt.net
Posted July 1, 1998.

HEUTON, MCCOY - Seeking parents/siblings of Onke Jacob HEUTON born 1894, died 1962, married Bessie MCCOY. 10 children all born in Carroll Co IA between years 1916-1936. Need parents/sibs of Bessie, also, born 1895, died 1941. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
E-mail: Sandy Morris Phelps
Posted July 1, 1998.

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MITCHELL, MARTIN - I am looking for information on Henry Mitchell who married Clara Pearl Martin in Dedham, Iowa, Carroll County on March 4, 1894. They had twin girls on November 11, 1894. They lived in Dedham until 1898 then moved to Oklahoma. Henry was born October 13, 1869, the son of Michael and Bertha Mitchell. He was born in Jewell, Iowa. I'm not sure whether that is Hamilton County or Mills County, they both have a town named Jewell. I don't have any information on Michael or Bertha Mitchell. I have been told that Henry was left an orphan and he lived with a Norwegian family. I don't know what their name was.
E-mail: Angela Loflin
Posted November 12, 1998.

WILKENS, LAMMERS - Looking for information and photographs of John Henry Wilkens. He married Elizabeth Lammers in 1871/1872 in Carroll County Iowa. They lived there all their life and raised their family there. I am searching for the name of John Henry Wilkens parents name and any brothers or sisters.
E-mail: Regina A. Wilkens
Posted November 12, 1998.

NEU, ADELHELM - Looking for information on a Charles NEU and wife Mary ADELHELM. Charles was born June 27, 1948. He was the proprietor of the Pioneer Liquor Store at Carroll. In 1881 he came to Carroll, Iowa. Also looking for information on the following NEU family members who lived in Carroll county: Father - Phillip NEU; Mother - Catherine RODESH; Son - Phillip NEU; Son - Charles NEU; Daughtar - Caroline NEU; Daughtar - Hilda Neu
E-mail: Randall J. Slater
Posted November 9, 1998.

FRICKE, BOELL - I'm looking for information on the Carroll Co. FRICKEs. First: My relative, William BOELL, married Emma FRICKE around 1897. They are listed in Sheridan Twp. in both the 1900 and 1910 Carroll Co. census. Emma was born in NY according to the census. Her parents were apparently born in Germany. There are a lot of FRICKE listed in Sheridan Twp but I don't know how they relate to Emma. Secondly - I'm looking for information on Elmer FRICKE. Elmer was born around 1917 in Carroll (not sure exactly where) and married Florence BOELL who was also born in 1917 (Grant Twp). I'm sure Elmer is related to Emma at some level but once again I don't know the parents names.
E-mail: Don Boell
Posted November 2, 1998.

TAYLOR, KIRK - I am searching for information about I. G. TAYLOR (Israel, or possibly Isaac), born about 1838. He was married to Lucinda KIRK, born about 1845. There would also be several children in the family - perhaps Martha, John, Seldon, ?. They are knowon to have resided in Carroll City, IA at the time of the 1870 Federal census. If anyone has access to that census for 1870 I would appreciate a lookup of the information found for this family. Thank you.
E-mail: Duane Olson
Posted October 28, 1998.

KRIEG, FRISCH - Searching for KRIEG family members in Carroll County. Fred and Gus Krieg came to the county c. 1874 from Germany and lived in or near Breda. Fred Jacob Krieg m. Anna Katherine FRISCH 23 Sep 1884. They had one son and four daughters. They moved in MN c 1906. Believe Gustav KRIEG lived most of his life in Breda and Carroll. Any assistance on either of these families would be appreciated.
E-mail: Carl A. Lee
Posted October 26, 1998.

ARNTZ - Seeking information on this family that lived in Carroll, IA, starting sometime in 1860's or 1870's: names of Henry Arntz, Tillie, Sis, Theodora(Dora), Rose, Mary, Frances
E-mail: Queenjava9@aol.com
Posted October 23, 1998.

PETERS, MOORHEAD - I am searching for information on my husband's great uncle, William PETERS. According to family tradition, William was born abt 1837 in Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland to Peter PETERS and Elizabeth MOORHEAD. William married Elmyra TOMB probably in Illinois. William died in Glidden, Carroll County, IA, year unknown. If you can help or if you are researching these people, PLEASE get in touch! Thank you.
E-mail: Brenda Manion
Posted October 20, 1998.

WILLE, MOSMAN - I am looking for information about the parents of Barbara Mary WILLE b 13 Nov 1886 d Jan 1954 m Anton (Tony) Bernard MOSMAN. They lived in Carroll, Carroll County, IA and had 4 children, Freda Barbara, Grace Josephine, Louis Paul, and Harriet. Thank you very much.
E-mail: Blaise A. DARVEAUX
Posted October 15, 1998.

LIZER, POLK - Looking for any information on LIZER families, as I'm trying to create a database on the Family. My Carroll County connection: David Carr Lizer, b 26 Jun 1806 in Fayette County, KY, d 17 Sep 1884 in Carroll County, Iowa; m (3 Dec 1843 in Will County, IL) Mary POLK, b 25 Oct 1814 in Jefferson County, KY, d 19 Sep 1884 in Carroll, Iowa. Any information you could find, distribute would be welcome on this or any LIZER Family.
E-mail: Pergason@aol.com
Posted October 7, 1998.

PETERSOHN - I am looking for any information about a relative by the name of MARY PETERSOHN and family. She lived in Arcadia, Iowa and I believe that she was born there 26 March 1879 and died there 18 March 1947. Any information as to her family would be most appreciated.
E-mail: Nancy K. Augustine
6814 East Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Posted October 7, 1998.

KANE, MADIGAN, TESSANDORI - Looking for information on Herbert James Kane. He and his wife Cora lived in Carroll, Iowa during the time period 1919 to 1924. Cora bought a home on N. Main (Lot 8, Block 3, First Addition to Carroll, IA) on March 36, 1919 from Thomas Madigan and Hannah Madigan. Herbert and Cora sold the home on June 16, 1924 to Mike Tessandori and Martha Tessandori. The Tessandori's were I believe their next door neighbors. They owned a Main Street Ice Cream Parlor and later on their two girls opened a Marty Anne's dress shop. Cora and Herbert moved to Cedar Rapids after they sold the home. Herbert worked for a "gas company". I do know that while they lived in Boone, Iowa around 1910 he was a superintendent for the Boone Gas Works. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate a response. Thank you.
E-mail: Ginger Rhodes
Posted October 6, 1998.

BRUNTLETTS - I live in England and I am doing research into the Bruntlett family from Lincolnshire. They were/still are there I believe, certainly in the local cemetary at Gliden in Carroll County where a branch settled after the Civil War. Is there any one you know could look up the cemetary records in Glidden and tell me what Bruntletts are buried there? Any help appreciated
E-mail: Richard Parker
Posted October 1, 1998.

BUCK - I have found in the 1880 Census the family as follows: BUCK , Ephraim 49 Carpenter bp. NY Mary 48 Wife bp. Ohio Charles 23 Son Carpenter bp. Iowa Ira 18 Son bp. Iowa I would like to know more of this family.....can not find them again on any census after 1880 in Carroll County, Carroll City , Iowa. If anyone else is doing research on this family I would love to hear from you. thank you, Dorothy
E-mail: Dorothy
Posted October 1, 1998.

OWENS - I'm looking for information on William M. Owens...who died in Carroll, Carrol County, Iowa, between 1890 to 1895.....was the husband of Desire Owens. I'm also looking for information on Desire' Owens died 1 Nov 1905, Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, and was buried 2 Nov 1905, Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa...would appreciate any help ........Thanks Kaye
E-mail: kaye mckenzie
Posted September 28, 1998.

BORST, WEGNER - Seeking information of family of John Borst and wife Sabina. John was born in Germany in Feb 1837 and immigrated with wife and family in 1882. Was farming in Roselle Twp in 1900 census. He and wife living with widowed son-in-law in 3rd Ward of Carroll in 1920. 1900 census showed 10 children, with only 3 living. Two were a son Nicklaus and a daughter Margaret who married Walter Wegner. Especially interested in death data for John & Sabina and origin in Germany.
E-mail: James A. Cross
Posted September 28, 1998.

NEPPL - Am seeking information on Ralph Neppl, his parents and ancestry. It is believed that Ralph lived or lives in Halbur, Iowa. Any help would certainly be appreciated. There might also be a connection in Willey, Iowa.
E-mail: My thanks in advance, Bill Hawver
Posted September 28, 1998.

CONNOR, SPICKLER, STEWART - Looking For Lawrence Franklin CONNOR b. in Coon Rapids, Carrol Co., Iowa. Father was John CONNOR, mother Mary Lorretta CODER. He married Sadie SPICKLER. Later married Grace Allen STEWART. They had 3 children.
E-mail: Tammy RAY
Posted September 28, 1998.

REEVES, DAY - Interested in information on the decendents of John R. Reeves and Eusebia (Day) Reeves who came to Carroll county in 1878 and lived their until 1915.
E-mail: Jan & Bruce
Posted September 28, 1998.

SCHAEFER, SCHULTZ - Looking for any information on Joseph Schaefer b. 1844 Germany married Elizabeth Schultz. Does any one know who their parents were or any family history? Will greatly appreciate any help.
E-mail: Nancy Schaefer
Posted September 28, 1998.

FINNEGAN, FARREN, DONELON - I am seeking information on Elizabeth Finnegan, b 1854, County Armagh, Ireland, daughter of Patrick Finnegan and Mary Farren and wife of Michael Patrick Donelon. Elizabeth died in Carroll, Carroll Co., IA 18 Jan. 1926. Michael and Elizabeth were married in Mendota, Ill in 1874 and moved to a farm near Mt. Carmel in Carroll Co. shortly thereafter.
E-mail: T.J. Berntsen
Posted September 28, 1998.

COOK, YOUNG - Info from a biographical from Champaign Co., IL states that the daughter of John and Barbara COOK, Ann, the wife of Z.T.YOUNG, is a resident of Carroll County, Iowa. This history was published around 1888. I would like to correspond with anyone descended from Z.T. and Ann YOUNG.
E-mail: Linda Garrett
Posted September 14, 1998.

CLAUSEN/CLAUSSEN, HOLMER - Johann Claus CLAUSEN/CLAUSSEN(anglicized: John), b abt 1813 Schleswig-Holstein,Demark/Germany; wife #1 Anna HOLMER; d. 4 Feb 1883, Breda,Carroll County, Iowa; buried Wheatland Cemetery, Carroll County, Iowa; sons: Peter John CLAUSEN, Claus Holmer CLAUSEN, Hennig CLAUSEN, John immigrated to the United States during the mid-1860's and settled in Carroll County. Claus Holmer CLAUSEN bought land, became a farmer and remained in Carroll County for the remainder of his life and did father, John. John became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1873 according to census records. I would love to exchange information with interested parties. My specific query is: Will someone please offer some guidance as to where I should write to find copies of John's Declaration of Intent and Application for Citizenship. In addition, if anyone has information as to where EXACTLY this family originated in Schleswig-Holstein, that information will be very much appreciated.
E-mail: Ellie Clausen,Texas
Posted September 10, 1998.

THURMOND, ECHELBERGER - I am trying to locate someone in Carroll County that has done research on the THURMOND or ECHELBERGER families. I am trying to fill in a few blank areas in my family tree.
E-mail: John Thurmond
Posted August 31, 1998.

BUTLER, HOLLEY - I am seeking information on FREEMAN BUTLER 1800-1874. Father of JAMES FREEMAN BUTLER born 1829 in Farmington, Maine, settled in Schaller, Sac County after 1855. Wife, Mary Elizabeth [Holley]. FREEMAN BUTLER moved to Schaller after Feb. 1862 to live with his son James and family. He died 19 December 1874. Buried in Carroll Municipal Cemetery, Carroll, Iowa.
E-mail: Andy Johnson
Posted August 25, 1998.

ZIEGENFUSS, HEIM - Looking for information concerning Mary Ann ZIEGENFUSS. Married Adam HEIM Jan. 10, 1882, MT. Carmel, Carroll County. Moved to KS at a later date. Had 9 children. Adam was a carpenter and may have built several structures at this town. Any information on the ZIEGENFUSS family would be appriciated.
E-mail: Curtis Spresser
Posted August 25, 1998.

STOOLMAN, REEVES, FITCHER or FRICTHER - Looking for information on Charles STOOLMAN, his wife Kathern FITCHER or FRICTHER, John REEVES, Eusebia DAY. These were my grandmother's grandparents and all lived in Carroll County, Iowa from 1870's through 1915. Charles and Kathern are buried in Mount Hope Cemetary, Sheridan Township. John Reeves and Eusebia Day lived in the area of Coon Rapids.
E-mail: Jan & Bruce
Posted August 24, 1998.

WOHLERS, OHDE, STEEN, KOHRS, ROHDE, KLAHN - Looking for information on my grandfather, Walter WOHLERS who lived in Manning, Carroll Co. Iowa. He married Marie OHDE in Manning in December 1912. Walter's half brother, Rudolph WOHLERS married Alma E. STEEN in 1898, probably in Manning. They had one known daughter, Irma Rebecca WOHLERS born Nov. 1, 1899 in Manning. By 1910, Rudolph and Alma had divorced, and Rudolph was living in Fontanella, Iowa, not far from Manning. What happened to Alma and Irma? Irma married (what year) to a KLAHN. Where did they marry and move to? I have information that says Irma was living in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1925. Walter's mother, Anna Rebekka KOHRS-WOHLERS-ROHDE, married Jakob ROHDE I believe in 1898, but I still do not know where. They lived in Manning, and Jakob died I believe in 1913. In 1914, Walter, Marie, Rudolph, and Walter's sister, Bertha WOHLERS moved to Scobey, Montana, where Walter and his half brother Rudolph had a lumber company. Anna KOHRS-WOHLERS-ROHDE was born in Buxtehude, near Hamburg, Germany, on March 4, 1846.
E-mail: Lynne Wohlers
Posted August 24, 1998.

HOFFERT,REINART - I'm looking for information on the Antoine HOFFERT family listed in the 1900 Census as living in Carroll Co., Roselle Twp. Antoine HOFFERT b. 1854, wife Augusta (SCHNEIDER?) b. 1855, daughter Mary b. 1883 Neb. Also listed in the 1920 Census, Carroll Co. as living with their son-in-law Peter REINART b. 1879(about) husband to Mary with children Gladys b. 1906(about) Neb, Bertilla b. 1911(about) Neb, and Mary b. 1915(about) Iowa.
E-mail: David P. Mather
Posted August 10, 1998.

SAMS - I'm looking for information on the SAMS family. They lived in Carroll county in the mid-1800's before they left for Oregon on the Oregon Trail. The only name I know is Michael George SAMS, the patriarch of the family. If you have ANY information whatsoever, I would greatly appreciate your help! After August 21, 1998, please send to Nils Gransberg. Thanks!
E-mail: Nils Gransberg
Posted August 7, 1998.

SLICK - Looking for information relating to SLICK, Lela Marie (Palmer). She died August 5, 1913 in Carroll and is buried at Rose Hill Cemetary in Kirkman, Iowa. Thank you.
E-mail: robvan@erols.com
Posted August 3, 1998.

BUCK - Looking for the surname BUCK, Carroll C. b. 11-18-1883 in Coon Rapids, Carroll Cty., Iowa Thank you
E-mail: DoroBuck@aol.com
Posted August 3, 1998.

RITTER - I am researching my great grandmother's family. They resided in Glidden, Scranton area in the late 1800s.. Names include: Henry, Emma, August, William, John, Lena, Alvena, Elizabeth, Minnie, Henry, Edward, Sadie. Henry Ritter was in the 4th Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War. He arrived from Prussia in the 1850s. I haven't had a lot of luck other than the names of the above people.
E-mail: Liz
Posted July 15, 1998.

BRUNTLETT - I and some colleagues across the US are doing research into the Bruntlett family who I know have roots in Glidden. We have a web page http://web.archive.org/web/20011228124935/http://members.aol.com/brunt1234/pubpage.htm. The family emigrated from Lincolnshire England in 1852/3. ended up in jackson County pre civil war. Had one member who fought and was killed inn the civil war. We also know they owned the Bruntlett Elevator company, again I think at Glidden and some farms in the county. We know from researches there is a family burial plot at Glidden and wondered if there is any way of finding out via the net the details. any help appreciated.
E-mail: Richard Parker, England
Posted July 10, 1998.

HEIDER, RECK,JOHN,KRATZ,ROSAUER - Looking for descendants of JOSEPH & GERTRUDE (RECK) HEIDER. Joseph HEIDER, b. Sept 18, 1848, Troy Grove, IL. D. Nov 10, 1917, Carroll, Iowa. Gertrude (RECK) HEIDER, b. Troy Grove, IL. D. Carroll, Iowa. She was the daughter of ANTON & CATHERINE (KRATZ) RECK. Joseph & Gertrude parents of Emma Hamilton, Julius, Oscar, Lewis, Laura, Mary Killeen, Joseph, and Edward. Also looking for information on the ROSAUER family. JOSEPH ROSAUER, d. 1953, Danbury, Iowa, PETER ROSAUER, d. 1938, Danbury, Iowa, and their sister Mrs. Henry (ROSAUER) HELLER, d. Carroll, Iowa. Their parents should have resided around Carroll 1880s or 1890s. I am willing to exchange information with anyone interested in these families.
E-mail: TERCANL@aol.com
Posted July 10, 1998.

WAND, MEYER - Seeking information on the descendants of Anton WAND and Clara MEYER. They immigrated from Helmsdorf, Germany, in the early 1880's and settled near Breda, IA. Known descendants include sons Anton (b. 11/13/1883) and Tony (b. 4/19/1898), and at least 1 daughter.
E-mail: npscott@mwt.net
Posted July 1, 1998.

HEUTON, MCCOY - Seeking parents/siblings of Onke Jacob HEUTON born 1894, died 1962, married Bessie MCCOY. 10 children all born in Carroll Co IA between years 1916-1936. Need parents/sibs of Bessie, also, born 1895, died 1941. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
E-mail: Sandy Morris Phelps
Posted July 1, 1998.