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Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1918 City Directory Description An account of the resource Polk-McAvoy's Council Bluffs City Directory, 1918. Embracing a complete alphabetical list of business firms and private citizens; a miscellaneous directory of city and county officials, churches, public and private schools, banks, asylums, hospitals and homes, commercial bodies, secret societies, street and avenue guide, etc., etc., etc. Also a complete classified business directory (The Buyers' Guide) and numerical street directory. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Polk-McAvoy Directory Co. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs (Iowa) -- Directories. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 659.1 C-C832 1918 addresses buildings businesses directory houses https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/5751bf3aeb8d0f60d6f409ea62c42db4.pdf 6d4e5141194297fc071e8f33ffeadcfc PDF Text Text 111 -11 spec. Le Coll. 977.771 F928 v.2 n.1 Frontier _ Chronicle Vol. 2, No. I Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society Jan. - Mar. 1996 Booted Out!!! By Bob Anderson In a surprise move which shocked members of the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS), the presidents of Kanesville Restoration Inc. (KRI) and the Pottawattamie County Mormon Trails Association (PCMTA) told the genealogical society to vacate the premises of 21 Benton Street. The PCGS has been operating the Pioneer Research Library and Tabernacle Visitors Center at the property since December, 1994. KRl and the PCMTA are in the process of building a replica of the 1846 Mormon Tabernacle on the site. In the original understanding, the PCGS was to operate the library and visitor center until the Tabernacle and a new visitor center were built. The library was then to be relocated in the new visitor center and 21 and 19 Benton Street were to be demolished. Not much is known about why the PCGS was forced to move out now, except that word has it money was found to demolish the two buildings now. Apparently there are no plans to locate the library in the new visitor center in the future, because the size of the center has been scaled back and there would not be room for a library in that facility. The PCGS has moved the library, -now known simply as the Pioneer Research Library-to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street, thanks to a generous offer of the Dennis Danielson stands in front of the signs he made for the Pioneer Research Library at 21 Benton Street. Historical Society of Pottawattamie County which owns and operates the jail. Volunteers are now unpacking and placing the various components of the library's collections in different areas of the jail. Members of the historical society and the genealogical society will be admitted free of charge. All others will be charged admission of $2.50 which will allow access to the library and a tour of the jail. Hours of operation are now: Monday, closed; Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 1-4 p.m.; Wed., 6-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-4 p.m. The phone# is (712) 323-2509. Letter from the President Hello once again! By now many of you know that the Pioneer Research Library has moved to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs. Naturally this was certainly not our schedule or plan, but circumstances beyond our control forced us to pick up our belongings and relocate. Although this was a monumental task, numerous society members and friends reached out and bonded together to assist in the effort. What a wonderful outpouring of care and concern!! Thank you all so much!!! We should be proud and honored that our county historical society graciously offered the library a new home. Many of the members of the historical society offered their help in our time of need. How thoughtful and kind of them to be concerned with our situation. Our "Thanks" to each and every one of them. Our new home is a lovely setting. It will take some time to organize everything, but we should be fully functioning within a few weeks. The old saying, "Behind every cloud there is always a silver lining" is certainly true when it comes to our library. We are now nestled between the Council Bluffs Public Library and the Pottawattamie County Courthouse, which can only enhance efforts by our visitors and members when they are seeking information on their heritage. Many of our valuable collections are still within our reach. On the Continued on Page 3 January- March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 1 POTI AW A TI AMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 19% BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Darlene Vergamini, Past-President (712) 323-5661 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Marjorie Negethon, Secretary (712) 325-0128 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dan Ives & Marilyn Drennen Grants & Library Acquisitions: Darlene Vergamini & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Susan & James Vanecek Refreshments: Alice Bontz Research: Irene Dawson Special Projects: John Bryant, Scotney Fenton and Janice Ahrens Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the First Congregational Church, 611 lst Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, 226 Pearl St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503, (712) 323-2509, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. From the Editor PERHAPS THE MOVE FROM 21 BENTON STREET was inevitable, but the underhanded, mean-spirited way in which we were forced out was inexcusable and frankly very confusing. As the soon-to-be former First Vice-President of the Pottawattamie County Mormon Trails Association [PCMTA] (I am tendering my resignation), it was my understanding and that of others that we would remain in 21 Benton until a new visitor center for the Tabernacle was built-at which time we would move the library there and 21 Benton would be torn down. The handwriting was obviously on the wall when plans for the visitor center showed a much smaller center than originally planned, leaving no room for a library. But as a member of the Board of Directors of PCMTA, I can tell you that our eviction did not come as part of a board action-we haven't had a board meeting for over a year! No doubt the Tabernacle will be a great historical addition to Council Bluffs, and I do wish them well. But my interest in the project has vanished. Call me a quitter ... I quit! (Obviously they won't miss me. They haven't asked me to do anything for more than a year.) THE GENEROUS OFFER FROM THE HISTORICAL SOCIE1Y OF POTfAWATfAMIE COUN1Y to allow us to move the library to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail saved our rear ends. We had no where else to go and would probably have had to place everything in storage and go dormant for a while. But I, for one, hope the move is temporary, only because the configuration of the jail is not that conclusive to a research library. Oh, it works for now and I'm not complaining. But we should soon receive our non-profit status from the IRS which will allow us to look for and apply for some large grants-large enough perhaps to acquire our own building for a library and county museum. MY SECOND COUSIN ONCE-REMOVED VICTORINE JONES PIERCE of Oakland called a couple of weeks ago to tell me she was going through some "things" and found a photo of my great-grandfather and great-grandmother, William Silas JONES and Sarah {Sadie) THAYER Jones. She thought it might be their wedding photo and said, "I don't have any idea how I ended up with it." She's a descendant of William Silas' brother J. T. Oohn Thomas) Jones. It just goes to show that we never know who in our family has what. I had scoured the family for a photo of these two--l'd never seen one and had no idea what they looked like. Now if somebody would just own up to having the Thayer family Bible!! I'M NOTICING MORE AND MORE MEMBERS ARE LISTING AN E-MAIL ADDRESS on their membership forms. We will be publishing a "Members' E-mail Address List" in the next issue, so if you have not informed us of your e-mail address, please do so soon. This can be an excellent way to keep in touch with one another and share information. My company, Creative Consultants, will soon have its own site on the Internet. I will maintain a Home Page for the society on this site so you will soon be able to connect to us where we will list some of our holdings and research ideas. I've also noticed more of you listing the kind of computer and genealogy program you are using. Send us a note about your genealogy computing experiences and why you like the program you're using. I've been a Mac person since 1984 and use Reunion, which I think is great. IF YOUR LABEL ON THIS ISSUE HAS A RED STRIPE ON IT, that means we have not received your 1996 dues-and this will be the last issue of the Chronicle you will receive unless we receive your dues before the next issue. -Bob Anderson 2 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 A Special 'Thanks' To All Who Helped By Darlene Vergamini Library Director What appeared to be the overwhelming task of moving the entire contents of the Pioneer Research Library out of 21 Benton Street was accomplished in a couple of weeks, thanks co the generous help of many, many individuals. At the risk of omitting someone, here are the special people who gave of their time and energy to help us move and to work on our garage sale: Dennis & Cathy Danielson; Bob & Marcia Hastings; Bill & Dorothy Copeland; Everett & Irene Dawson; Merle & Shirley Ries; Marjorie Merry-man; Scotney Fenton; Rosemary John-son; Marcella Steffenson; Alice Bontz; Larry Vergamini; Dan Mowry; Bob Churchill; Sue Yanacek; Sharon George; Margaret Ebeling; Dan Ives; Doug Ives; Patrick Vergamini; Amy Plowman; Cal Peterson; Marsha Pilger; Gerry Byers; Helen & Dennis Loftis; and all the young folks from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. From the Board of the PCGS, we sincerely thank and salute each and every one of you. We have no idea what we would have done without your help. If I missed someone, I'm truly sorry. It was so busy during the move chat I didn't see eveyone. The big, heavy courthouse books are now stored in a rail car at the Railswesc Museum. The Iowa books and chose for other states and countries are now housed in various cells in the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street. It will probably be May 1 before we are totally unpacked and organized. We could still use your help in doing chis, but even if you can't help, feel free to stop by and see what we're doing. The hours and phone number are shown in the box to the right. Thanks again to all who came through in our time of need. Letter from the President continued from page 1. second floor you will find the microfilm readers and the probate records all in place. The Iowa books and files have a home on the first floor of the jail. Hours of operation are nearly the same as before and just chink-visitors will not only have access to our collections but will be able to tour the historic jail as well! New services are also being added to the telephone which will enable callers to reach us easier. Being in the downtown area offers greater convenience and more exposure co the Pioneer Library. In the long run I'm confident our new quarters will suit our needs and serve us well. If you have a few hours to donate to the effort of unpacking and getting settled we would welcome you warmly. For the benefit of our members and long distance friends I wish to advise you chat many of the society's projects are still in progress. Walnut Hill Cemetery is almost completed and should be ready to be published in May. Thank you to so many who read stones, proofread chem, and a special THANKS to the Danielsons (Dennis and Cathy) who organized the material and input the data into the computer! When this task is completed we will be off to finish Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Indexes for many of the early Pottawattamie County histories are diligently being gathered by volunteers and could be completed soon. The index to the 1860 Pottawattamie County census is almost finished thanks to many but especially to Bob Newton. We are also nearing completion of the first round of abstracting on the old probate files. God bless that lovely committee headed by Alice Banez!! The 1925+ probate files are already filed and indexed and available for researching thanks to the many hours chat Marge Merryman devoted to chis task. Bob Anderson says the new bylaws are almost ready for review by the committee; Irene Dawson definitely keeps the letters flowing with those seeking data in our county; the index to the early death records is in progress-the list goes on and on! Plans for summer gatherings are being readied and most of us are looking forward to the May Ice Cream Social with our guests from the surrounding genealogical societies. As you can see, we are never idle!! If you have any questions any time, please contact one of the board members. We are here to serve you. Until next time, take care, God bless, and keep healthy!! -Marsha Pilger The Piot1eer Research Library Is "°"' ope" as follows: Mot1day, closed Tues., Thurs. S- Fri. 1-.f p.tM. Wed., 6-9 p.tM. Sat. S- Su" Noot1- .f p.tM. It is located it1 the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail U.6 Pearl Street Cout1cil Jluffs, IA 51509 The Phot1e NutMber Is (71tJ 9!9-t509 January - March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 Researcher's Bane: The ''Misspelled'' Nanie By Clair Prechtel-Kluskens Reprinted from The Record· News .from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 4, March 1996 Many inexperienced genealogists often fail to find their ancestors in records simply because the name is "misspelled." Researchers must remember that "official government records" were created by government employees and private citizens whose reading and writing skills varied. Several examples illustrate this point. A Tale of Four Brothers Four brothers from St. Lawrence County, New York-Frederick, James Henry, Samuel, and William P. Westurnserved in the Union Army during the Civil War. Fred's compiled military service record (CMSR) is indexed and filed under Weston while the others' CMSR's are filed under Western. James' pension file is indexed under the spelling Westren, Samuel's under Western and William P.'s under Westurn. Why the different spellings? The reasons are sometimes unknown. James signed his enlistment paper as Westurn, and most records in his CMSR spell the name Westurn, but it is indexed and filed under the Western spelling. Samuel, who was illiterate, enlisted under the name Westurn. However, although most records in his CMSR call him Weston, it is indexed and filed under Western. The signature of James' widow, Ruby, looks a lot like Westren, which may account for the pension file being indexed under that spelling even though most papers in the file spell the name Western. Since Samuel was illiterate, the Western spelling used by the notary who completed Samuel's declaration (application) for a pension probably caused the pension to be filed under Western. However, papers in the file show Samuel's step-grandson, Samuel F. Jr. spelled the name Westurn, while Samuel's daughter-in-law spelled the name Weston. Military Service Misspellings Misspellings are also found in the military service records of other wars. The War of 1812 military service record of Samuel Westurn of Vermont is filed under Weston. However, his bounty land warrant application is filed under the correct spelling of West urn simply because he could read and write and spell his own name. Samuel's father, James Westurn, served in the American Revolution. He also was literate and spelled his name as Westurn. Again, his pension file is filed under Westurn while his military service record is filed under the name Weston. Foreign Language Problems Foreign languages and accents were also responsible for misspellings by Anglo-American census enumerators unfamiliar with foreign tongues. Martin Prechtel was enumerated as Brechtel in the 1860 census in Cleveland, Ohio, and as Rechtel in the 1910 census in Olmsted Township, Ohio. His brother, John, was enumerated as John Precht in Pitkin County, Colorado in 1885. Ship Passenger Lists The information on ship passenger arrival lists was recorded by a member of the ship's crew who might or might not have been familiar with his passengers' native tongues. A Polish brother and sister named Tymczak illustrate this point. Karol Tyms.zak is on an October, 1912 passenger list, but his sister Zofia's surname is "correctly" spelled as Tymc:zak on a May 1912 passenger list. In America, they used the English equivalents of their first names-Carl and Sophia. Carl and Sophia show that being aware of foreign spellings of first names is equally as important as awareness of variations in surnames. One researcher examined National Archives Microfilm Publication T520, Index {Soundex) to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Baltimore, Maryland, 1897-July 1952, for his Bohemian ancestor, John Polak, who had arrived there about 1903, but did not find him. Two years later, the researcher's wife, who was a more experienced genealogist, examined the same index and easily found John Polak listed as Jan Polak. James Novak, a Bohemian immigrant who settled in Chicago, is listed as James on the 1910 census and as Vaclaw Novak on the 1900 census. Foreign equivalents of English names can be determined from many published sources found in public libraries, such as "baby name books" or Foreign Versions of English Names by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1962). First names of immigrants might be given in the immigrant's native language, a misspelled version of the native language, English, or misspelled English. On The Trail of One Family As a final example, let's follow the trail of one Bohemian family through Federal records. Their American surname is a simple four letter word-Simi-but it does not always appear that way in the records. Johan and Marie Symel and their children 4 The Frontier Chronicle January- March 1996 arrived at Baltimore, Maryland, July 14, 1873, aboard the German bark, Inca. Johan Symel's 1880 naturalization record is indexed as Jon Simi in National Archives Microfilm Publication Ml285, Soundex Index to Naturaliuztion Petitions far the U.S. District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois, and Immigration and Naturaliuztion Service District No. 9, 1840-1950. The 1880 census enumerator listed the head of household as John Sime/ while the 1900 enumerator listed him as John Chimel!Note that Chime! is soundex coded as C-540, which is much different than the S-540 that Simi or Simel or Symel are coded as. Since the researcher did not find the family in the 1900 soundex under the expected soundex code, she used the "brute force" method of finding them. Knowing that the family lived on South May Street, near 18th Street, in Chicago, she determined which enumeration districts might contain that address using National Archives Microfilm Publication Tl210, Descriptions of Census Enumeration Districts, 1900. She then found that address on the 1900 census itself, where the Anglo-American enumerator, Mary King, had enumerated them as Chime!. In 1910 and 1920, John Siml's adult children are all enumerated as Simi. As shown by Westurn/Western/ Weston/Westren and Siml/Symel/Simel/ Chimel, both "Anglo" and "ethnic" surnames are susceptible to misspelling. In these cases, indexes that are arranged alphabetically or by soundex code may not always readily enable the researcher to find an ancestor. Soundex codes like C-540 for Chime! or S-540 for Simi are widely separated, as are P-623 for Prechtel and R-234 for Rechtel. In these cases, researchers must be willing to read the appropriate census or other records page by page and line by line to find the ancestor. Researchers who think creatively and keep an open mind will find their misspelled ancestor. Claire Prechtel-Kluskms is an archivist with NARA s User Services Branch at Archives l MEMBERS: Send us your queries. You are allowed an unlimited number of free queries, published on a space-available basis. We also invite readers to submit research questions to the Chronicle. We will answer them in forthcoming issues. Send to P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. News & Update Used Book Sale The used book sale will continue over the summer months. It will be held on the grounds of the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail. Some craft items may also be available. If you have books you no longer want, bring them to the jail. The first book sale will be on May 11. Come check this out. Volunteers are needed! May Meeting is Ice Cream Social The May meeting of the PCGS should be a lot of fun. Members of neighboring genealogical societies have been invited to join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social. We will devote the evening to getting to know our fellow "genies" and hearing of their respective projects and programs. The meeting will be held as usual, Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 611 1st Ave. PCGS To Meet in Summer Months The Board of Directors of the PCGS has voted to continue to hold meetings on the second Tuesday of each month during June, July, and August of this year. In past years the society has not met during these months; but it was decided to continue the meetings to provide more programs for members during the year and to keep them informed of our many projects. The society will not meet in Dec. Iowa County Histories Wanted The Pioneer Research Library now has several Iowa county history books, but more are needed. We will publish a list of those we have in the next issue of the Frontier Chronicle. Meanwhile, if you have a history book on any Iowa county you would like to donate or loan the library, we'd love to have it. CALENDAR, OF EVENTS ARKANSAS July 25-27, Springdale. The Third Annual Four Corners Ancestor Fair will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Workshops on "How to Use LDS Facilities," "Research in the National Archives," "Demystifying the Civil War" and others. For info, send SASE to 4 Corners, 509 W. Spring, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or phone (501) 521-2020. CANADA August 18-23, Ottawa. Families and Emblems 'lranscending Frontiers" is the theme of the 22nd International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences. The sessions will be at the University of Ottawa, Canada's oldest and largest bilingual (French-English) university. Contact the Canadian Heraldic Authority, 1 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KlAOAl or phone 001 (613) 991-2228. IOWA June 8, Des Moines. The Fourth Annual German Research Conference at the Bavarian Inn. Topics include "Available Sources in the United States for Determining German Ancestry," "Types of Sources in Germany and How To Find Them," and others. Info from Eunice Smith, 3395 E. Broadway, Des Moines, IA 50317 or phone (515) 265-1525. *********** June 14-16. Des Moines. Since 1981 the Goddard Association of America has assembled seven times in seven cities across the United States, and will hold its 1996 "Gathering" in Des Moines, Iowa. According to info received, there will be fun, food, genealogy workshops and a database of over 15,000 Goddard/Godard names and 10,000 Goddard/Godard marriages. For information, contact the association at 118 S. Volutsia, Wichita, KS 67211 or phone (316) 682-4942. *********** June 14-15, Des Moines. Iowa Heritage EXPO '96 will be held at the State Historical Building in Des Moines. The theme for the event is "Celebrating our Roots." EXPO combines the fun of a heritage festival with a serious history conference. *********** July, Des Moines. The biennial gathering of the Westcott/Wescott family will be held in Des Moines. Contact Mrs. Betty W. Acker, Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America, 2145 Richvale Rd., Nashport, OH 43830. IOWA October 10-12, Iowa City. The Iowa Genealogical Society Conference entitled "A Capitol Affair," will be held at the Old State Capitol. Topics will cover Iowa research and records. Contact Don Southwood, 2911 E. 32nd St. Rd., Davenport, IA 52807-2405 or phone (319) 355-8404. KENTUCKY June 22-24, Prestonburg. "Finding Your Family 'free," an Eastern Kentucky Searchers Seminar. Details from KFB Enterprises, P. 0. Box 182, Batavia, IL 60510 or (800) 253-3089. MINNESOTA June 9-12, Minneapolis. The Federation of East European Family History Societies (FEEFHS) will hold its third annual International Convention at the Best Western Serville Plaza Motel and Conference Centre, 8151 Bridge Road. For info, send a self-addressed-stampedenvelope (SASE) to Ed Brandt, 13 27th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414. NEW YORK August 14-17, Rochester. Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference. Details from the FGS Business Office, P. 0. Box 3385, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3385. TENNESSEE May 8-11, Nashville. The National Genealogical Society's Conference in the States will offer a wide variety of presentations with special attention paid to Tennessee and its eight surrounding states, as well as those states to which early Tennesseans migrated. The conference will also feature migration and land topics. Info NGS, 4527 17th St. No., Arlington, VA 22207, phone (703) 525-0050. *********** May 31-June 2, Nashville. The Rose Family Association will hold its sixth Rose Genealogical Research Conference at the Marriott Hotel. Details from the association, 14 74 Montelegre Dr., San Jose, CA 95120. WISCONSIN May 18, Eau Claire. The Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society wil include a program by Sharon DeBartolo Car-mack. John A. Brissee, Rt. 2 529 Echo Valley Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521, phone (608) 835-9750. January- March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 National Archives Launches New Online Resources Reprinted from The Record: News from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 4, March 1996 The National Archives has launched a new website and three new public access services. For the first time, National Archives databases can be searched over the Internet. The website provides information about the agency's mission; the hours and locations of all National Archives facilities nationwide, including the regional archives, Presidential libraries and Federal Register; and ocher practical information for researchers, genealogists and records managers. The address is http1//www.nara.gov/ With the new online databases. a user can begin the research process online. The NARA AUDIOVISUAL INFORMATION LOCATOR (NAIL) DATABASE, at http://www.nara.gov/ nara/nail.hrml, contains 81,000 descriptions of records held by the Still Picture (NNSP) and Motion Picture, Sound and Video Branches (NNSM) of the National Archives. Data come from existing databases and from card catalog scanning projects, and represent all of NNSP's series descriptions and about 15 percent ofNNSM's catalog cards. The GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LOCATOR SERVI CE (GILS) DATABASE describes the 39 major automated information systems and information products of the National Archives. GILS can be reached directly at http://www.nara.gov/gils/ gils.html or z39.50s://wais.nara.gov/gils. The National Archives will continue to explore emerging Internet technologies that make government information more widely accessible. Archivist John W. Carlin said, "I am very excited about this addition of electronic public access to our range of services. I am especially excited because it will bring the National Archives to so many more people. Now you don't have to go to one of our facilities to access rhe National Archives. You can 'visit' the National Archives from your local library, your school or your home." Home Page Highlights When the NARA Web home page went online in January, visitors were able to access some new resources. The Digical Classroom, produced by the National Archives and Records Administration Education Branch, includes ideas and methods for reaching with primary sources and sample lesson plans. The NARA Library area includes description of its services, copies of its publications, and soon will offer direct searching of its catalog. The location and services at each of the Federal Records Centers are described. The NARA Bookstore provides information about some of the most popular NARA publications available for sale, and the Public Programs area lists NARA-sponsored conferences, book signings, movies, and other events. NARA Electronic Access Leaflet A general information leafier, Online and Electronic Services at the National Archives (GIL 65), briefly describes what services are available on the National Archives gopher and World Wide Web sire. The text of the leaflet itself is on the gopher (gopher.nara.gov) and the National Archives Web site (http://www.nara.gov) and will be updated regularly. To obtain a free printed copy of GIL 65, contact Publications Distribution (NECD). More Publications on the Internet Several National Archives catalogs of microfilm publications are now available on the Internet. They are also still available as printed catalogs; co purchase such copies, follow the ordering instructions given on p. 39. All the catalogs sell for $2 each (except for Microfilm Resources for Research, which is $5). Military Service Records microfilm catalog is now available on the Internet. Ocher catalogs currently available are: • Microfilm Resources for Research: A Comprehensive Catalog • The 1790-1890 Federal Population Census • 1900 Federal Population Census • The 1910 Federal Population Census • The 1920 Federal Population Census • Federal Court Records • Immigrant & Passenger Arrivals •American Indians • Black Studies • Genealogical & Biographical Research 6 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 U.S. Government Manual, 1995/ 19% Edition, Available The 1995/96 edition of The United States Government Manual, revised as of July l, 1995, has been issued by the Office of the Federal Register. Published annually, the Manual is an invaluable source of information on the federal government. The 901-page Manual provides up-to-date information on the missions, programs, and activities of federal agencies, as well as the names of top officials of each agency in the Clinton Administration and listings of U.S. Representatives and Senators. The book also provides extensive and useful data about the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the federal government, with comprehensive Name and Subject/ Agency indexes. A special feature of chis reference work is the Sources of Information section, listing addresses and telephone numbers for each agency for employment, government contracts, publications, films, and ocher public services available. In addition the volume contains agency organization charts, a list defining commonly used federal abbreviations and acronyms, and a derailed section on federal agencies chat have been terminated, transferred, or changed in name since March 1933. The Manual is available for sale for $33 a copy (Stock No. 069-000-00063-1) from the Superintendent of Documents, GPO. All orders must be accompanied by check, money order, GPO Deposit Account, VISA or Master Card and mailed to the Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Charge orders may be telephoned to the GPO Order Desk, Monday through Friday, at (202) 512-1800, from 8:00 A M. co 4:00 P.M. (Eastern rime) or fax (202) 512-2250. Electronic access to the Manual is available through the GPO Access Online Service at http://access.gpo.gov/nara Will Automation Project Limit Genealogical Research? Reprinted from the Iowa Genealogical Society NEWSLETTER, Vol. 17, No. 1, Feb. 1996 By Tammra K Foster By next summer the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) will have completed its four-year Vital Records Modernization Project. This project, also known as the "automation project," calls for the computerization of all birch, death and marriage records in Iowa from 1922-on and electronically links county offices with the IDPH so vital records can be filed and accessed at the county level. This work is to be completed by June 30, 1997. According co Jill France, Vital Records Bureau Chief with the IDPH, the actual details for computerizing the records has not been decided upon as yet. However, it has been determined what information will actually be included in the system. According co France, the information currently required to file a birch, death or marriage record will be entered; however, any information found on the original copy chat is not required co file a vital record will not be entered into the computerized system. The only way to find out chat information is to review the original record. The Original Records In 1995 a law was passed chat transferred many of the duties of the clerk of court relating co vital statistics co the office of county recorder, effective July 1, 1997. This coincides with the automation project. le also calls for the original records to be moved from the scacecontrolled clerk of court offices to the county recorder offices, also by July 1, 1997. All original records, from 1880- coday, would also be given to the county recorders. By July 1 , 1997, all records will be filed electronically -eliminating "paper copies." Once the records from 1922 on have been entered into the system, it is up to each individual county recorder office to determine what happens co the original records for that period. According to France, the original records cannot be destroyed by the county. However, it is up co each county co determine physical storage and access of these original records. And , the records from 1880- 1921 will also remain in the physical control of each county recorder office. To help defray the costs of incorporating these duties in county recorder offices, the county recorder will collect fees related co the filing of the records. These fees are co be used to "preserve and maintain public records; assist counties in preservation coses; encourage and foster maximum access to public records maintained by county recorders at locations throughout the state; and establish plans for anticipated and possible future needs, including the handling and preservation of vital statistics." In addition, IDPH officials have been discussing the restriction of vital records-closing birch records for 90 years and death records for 50 years. Because all of the details regarding the "automation project" have not yet been finalized, we can still have input co make sure IDPH and the county recorders consider our needs as genealogists. "le is important chat we make sure elected officials in the counties, as well as state legislators, know we exist and are concerned about public access co vital records and their preservation," said Connie Street, IGS President. "I encourage all members co contact these officials and voice their concerns." Next summer is just around the corner. Unless we ace now, some of the information from these vital records could be lost co us forever, not only through the automation system but also as a result of restricted access co the original records. Our New Home ~ Thanks co a generous offer from the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County (HSPC), the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) has moved its Pioneer Research Library from 21 Benton Street to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail at 226 Pearl Street in downtown Council Bluffs. The jail was builc in 188 5 at a cost of about $30,000-nearly $8,000 for the outer building and just over $22,000 for the rotary jail unit contained in the center. The design was the invention of William H. Brown and Benjamin F. Haugh, both oflndianapolis. A U.S. Patent, issued to chem on July 12, 1881, declared " . .. The object of our invention is to produce a jail in which prisoners can be controlled without the necessity of personal contact between chem and the jailer." It was to provide "maximum security with minimum jailer attention." In 1972 the jail was named co the National Register of Historic Places. That status and recognition of its historic value helped save the jail in 1977. During construction of the new courthouse many in the community called the jail an "eyesore" and wanted it destroyed. Only a heroic effort by members of the HSPC and friends saved it. Today it is owned and operated as a museum by the HSPC. Larry Vergamini is the jail director. All restoration work and upkeep are financed by occasional small grants and the admission fee which is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children 6-12. Members of the PCGS and the HSPC are admitted free, which includes access co the Pioneer Research Library and a tour of the jail. The PCGS is indeed graceful to the HSPC for offering co house our library in chis local and national treasure. January - March 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 Query JARRED/DOBSON Seeking marriage record of David JARRED to Margaret DOBSON. Married between 1885-1890 ... where? They lived at Hasting and Emerson, Mills County, Iowa. Margaret b. 11 May 1871, Ireland. Died 17 Oct 1899 Hastings, Mills County, IA. Who were her parents? Children were Violet Gertrude, b. Apr. 1891; Galen Eugene, b. May 1893. Have found JARRED also spelled JARROD I JARED I JARRETT. Have searched for this marriage record for 10 years. Would appreciate help. David & Maggie are my g-grand parents. Joyce E. Posey, 210 Chesterfield Cir., Dayton, OH 45431-1461. Iowa Sesquicentennial Now on the Internet Whether you live in Iowa, Tibet, England or Japan, you can now wish Iowa a happy l 50th birthday on the Internet. And you can learn about the events and activities taking shape for this historic occasion. Just connect to the World Wide Web site located at: http://www.ioacity.com/iowal 50 The Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission site is developed and managed through a partnership with Iowa City On-Line, a division of Iowa City Magazine. It includes detailed information on Sesquicentennial plans, including: a Calendar of Sesquicentennial Events, especially those that have received official ISC endorsement; details on local county commission plans in each and every one of Iowa's 99 counties; current information on the upcoming Festival of Iowa Folklife; and a Sesquicentennial Guest Book to send your birthday wishes. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 226 Pearl Street • Council Bluffs, IA 51503 8 The Frontier Chronicle January - March 1996 Davis County, Iowa History Book Originally published in 1976 by the TTT Society as a bicentennial project, This is Davis County, Iowa: A History of Davis County from 1926-1976 is being reprinted by the Davis County Genealogical Society. This 8-1 /2 x 11 hard-bound 500- page edition includes articles and stories about businesses, schools, towns and churches in Davis County and an every-name index which was not part of the original book. Also included are articles about Century Farms and family farms in the county. It contains many names, datesand interesting tidbits of county history. Pre-paid orders are $65 by June 30, $75 after. The prices include shipping & handling. Order from the Davis County Genealogical Society, c/o D. Sue Spilman, 401 Arkansas Ave., Bloomfield, IA. https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d628bfee88cdb64e1cc41fd5d31dbdb1.pdf 3b167c75639f031f096853fcb1ac1596 PDF Text Text 11 ~1\11\1 ~l~il~~l ~\~1~\ ~1[ lll I I 3 5226 00316590 9 Il l spec. Coll. 977.771 'I 'he Frontier .. Chronicle Vol. 2, No. 2 Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society April - June 1996 Society Library To Get New Name, Location Following a dispute with the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County, the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) moved its library collection from the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail to a temporary storage facility on Saturday, May 18. Because the historic al society has claimed ownership of the name "Pioneer Research Library," the PCGS library will have a new name when it reopens in new quarters. The new name has been chosen and will be announced as soon as PCGS board members take inventory of the Society's holdings. Left to right: Vice-President Bob Anderson, Treasurer Sharon Snipes, Recording Secretary Marcella Steffensen, and President Marsha Pilger. Photo by Marge Merryman. it is legally registered. President Marsha Pilger and vicepresident Bob Anderson have been looking at several possible sites for che library. "Some are more desirable than ochers," said Pilger. "but they are beyond our financial capability at che present. Once we receive our official non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service, we should be able co negotiate some very good terms." Anderson said the new site will also be chosen for its long-term availability as well. "We certainly don't want to keep moving every six months," he said. A thorough inventory of che society's holdings is being conducted, the resulcs of which will be published in a future issue of chis newsleccer. Letter from the President Hello. I thought it might be a good time to share with you some information regarding Court Records. They are a resource few genealogists consider investigating because of the sometimes overwhelming volumes which exist in most counties, and the complex nature of searching them. You can virtually spend hours absorbed in court records: Records of Guardianship; Justice of the Peace Records; District Court Records; Superior Court; Municipal Court; etc. In early time frames of American History, the various court records are among the rare sources of genealogical data pertinent to proving specific heritages. Every county recorded the activities of the various courts and their decisions, and these records have been preserved throughout the centuries. I have never searched for court records in any state of the union and not found them! Sometimes they were difficult to read because of their condition, but they still exist. Virginia court records of the early 1600s can often be a challenge, but I love to browse over them when I have time. I found my ancestor in one of the early Virginia District Court Records. He was a witness for my best friend's ancestor! Imagine, the thrill-after all the generations and separation of miles - our families still share a bond of friendship! Until I discovered this intimate detail in the early court Continued on Page 3 April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle POTIAWATIAMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Darlene Vergamini, Past-President (712) 323-5661 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Don Fauble, Recording Secretary (712) 328-1219 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dennis & Cathy Danielson Grants & Library Acquisitions: Ruth Olson & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Alice Bantz Refreshments: Alice Bantz Research: Irene Dawson Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the First Congregational Church, 611 1st Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa . The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. 2 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 !Toni the Editor I RECENTI.Y ATTENDED MY "ANDERSEN" REUNION which was held in Brayton, Iowa. The turnout was not as good as in past years. It's really kind of sad. I remember when I was a kid, the reunion was held in a community center on the grounds of the Oak Hill Church between Brayton and Kimballton. I didn't really look forward to the "meeting," but I knew we would get all the "old" guys to play softball with us on the diamond behind the church. Some of these guys were in their 40s and SOs. Imagine! Great Uncle Nels I think was in his 70s but he loved to play ball. Now that I'm in my great SOs, I'm sorry to see very few young people at family reunions. Somehow we've got to get them interested in our family's history or there may come a time when there won't be a family reunion. I put Andersen in quote marks above because-although we call this the Andersen Family Reunion-our common progenitor was Anders Olsen. But apparently his sons sons were the generation where the Danish practice of taking the father's first name and adding "sen" co it ended. If you're wondering why I am an "son", it's because my grandmother Anna Andersen married my grandfather Robert Louis Anderson. You already know that my mother was a Jones. I've always said I wouldn't wish Andersen/ Anderson, Jones on any researcher. Yes, I have Smiths, too. THE GENEROUS OFFER FROM TIIE HISTORICAL SoCIElY OF PoTrAWAITAMIE CoUNlY to allow us co move our library to the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail I mentioned last issue turned out to be not as generous as we had first thought. The ensuing episode was unfortunate co say the least and I hope the two organizations can mend some fences and build some bridges to work together at some point in the future. Until chat time, our society is moving forward with our many projects and are developing some long-range goals. We should be receiving our official non-profit status from the IRS chis summer and, once we do, we will be able to apply for several grants to help fund some very exciting plans. Although we do not have a "home" ac che present, we hope co have a new one in the very near future. Our library will no longer be known as the Pioneer Research Library. The new name will be announced soon. In the meanwhile, don't forget we have many projects you can volunteer for and we do need you. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT TIIIS IS YOUR NEWSLEITER. I could really use some help in several areas. We need more PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES of our meetings, projects and special events. I always appreciate knowing what you would like to see in the newsletter. Many of you have said you'd like to see more information on Pottawattamie County records. I could use help in chat area, deciding what's available and what to include. Also please send me any tidbits or articles you find elsewhere that you chink might be of interest co everyone. Although I don't wane our newletter co be nothing buc reprints, lee's face it, we all can't read everything. I ENJOY READING OTIIER SOCIETIES' NEWSLEITERS, but many of chem reprinc their members' ancestor charts. I don't mean to criticize, buc I chink chat's a bit of a waste of paper. I'm not sure what the chances are of someone connecting. We have begun in this issue a listing of the surnames our members are researching. I chink it makes more sense co do chis so that persons looking for the same names can get in couch with one another and then trade information. lc's almost the same thing as a query without a loc of extra information. -Bob Anderson PCGS Seeks to Acquire Pottawattamie County Cemetery Records The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is seeking donations to acquire the following cemetery books for Pottwattamie County. If you wish to contribute money for a specific book, please indicate so on your remittance. Otherwise please mark your contribution "Cemetery Books Fund." AVOCA, includes Avoca, Newton, Walnut and Walnut Catholic. $26.00. BOOMER TWP, Grange Cemetery. $7.50. BOOMER TWP, includes Reels, St. Bridget, and St. Paul's Lutheran. $4.00 CARSON-MACEDONIA, includes Mormon, Pioneer, and Wheeler GR. $17.00. CRESCENT TWP, includes Crescent and Mcintosh. $5.50. FLINT, Griswold, McWhirter, Wave-land and Whipple. $11.50. GARNER & LAKE TWPs, includes Evans, Garner, Graybill, and Gregg. $5.00 HARDIN & YORK TWP, includes H.G. Fisher and County Home. $5.00 HAZEL DELL, Downsville, Weston and Colunbanus. $6.50. KEG & SILVER CREEK TWP, includes Treynor, St. Paul Lutheran and Zion. $6.00 KEG CREEK TWP & LEWIS TWP. $5.00 LINCOLN TWP, includes Hancock, Oak Hill and Silver Valley. $6.50 MINDEN TWP. $7.00 NEOLA TWP, includes Neola and St. Patrick's Catholic. $12.00 OLD CENTER TWP, includes Belnap. Big Grove, Fairview and Oakland. $19.00 ROCKFORD TWP, includes Allen, Branson and Crook. $5.00 Send donations to the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502. Letter from the President continued from page 1. records, we had no clue that our ancestors even knew each other! It was also in the court records of Virginia where I learned that another of my forefathers had changed their name. It was such a significant change that I would have lost the line forever had I not discovered this data. Amazingly, I was looking for something else when I made this breakthrough, but, as is my usual habit, I was scanning the index for common surnames of my family, and ... BINGO! The other day I was browsing some District Court Records for Pottawattamie County and bumped into one of the "first" books. It started 5 May 18 51. I found it so fascinating. Many of the names of our early pioneers appeared upon the pages. One list of jurors for Oct. 18 52 included: Elijah Shaw, Harvey Dunn, William Allen, Jacob Stoker, Ezekiel Downs, J. F. Lane, John Forbs, Jas. D. Haywood, J. L. Forman, William Parrish, Alva North, Edward Cucler, W D. Brown, and Mr. Elliot. Lists upon lists of jurors appeared Cases of"Discurbing the Peace;" "Unlawful Sales of Spiritous Liquors;" "A Challenge to fight a duel;" "Petitions for Divorce;" "Manslaughter;" "Assault & Battery;" "Robbery;" etc ... etched upon the pages. The fabric of peo k who shaped our destiny and case thei.,. shadows upon the land. I guess what I'm really saying is, when you'd like co add real substance co your family's heritage, take some time to look over the court records!! Happy Hunting! Marsha April · June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 German American Heritage Center The German American Heritage Center, a non-profit corporation, was founded in 1994. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from historic, preservation , German, and genealogy organizations. The Center is dedicated co preserve the immigrant experience and establish a facility co house a library, archives, research center, museum, and cultural center. The structure decided upon co house the Center was an abandoned building originally known as the Germania Haus, Miller Hotel, and most recencly, the Standard Hotel, located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, at the foot of the Centennial Bridge just two blocks from the levee and Mississippi River. The "Germania Haus" was erected in 1868 and is listed on the National Register. The original hotel served as a gathering place for the neighborhood, as well as a source of respite for thousands of immigrants who were either at the end of a long and crying journey, or who stopped co rest before proceeding co points further west. The hotel was located in the center of Davenport's German population. Thousands of Europeans immigrated co the Midwest over a century ago. They arrived in Davenport by riverboat, train, wagon, and on foot from the "old countries" of Europe. Many camped on the shores of the Mississippi River, or stayed at the Germania Haus/Miller Hotel. To commemorate their incredible transcontinental journey, Otto Von Bismark sent oak trees from the Saxon Forest in Germany on the 50- year anniversary of their arrival. These trees were planted in Washington Square Park, located across the street from the hotel, a place for new arrivals co rest in the shade and picnic with reunited families. The commemorative trees surrounded a towering iron fountain which featured a woman whose arms were outstretched coward the river, welcoming travelers ashore. With chis park and the hotel having strong historical ties co immigran cs arriving in the Midwest , the Board purchased the vacant hotel building in October, 1995, and it is now the 4 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 Architect's drawing of German American Heritage Center official site of the future German American Heritage Center. While the restoration cask ahead seems formidable at times, the Board feels chat this restored building will once again serve as a welcoming beacon-chis time co preserve the immigrant experience through research facilities, educational classes, workshops, symposiums, and exhibits of memorabilia. These early citizens made a tremendous impact on the development of the United Scates, particularly the Midwest, and their stories will be preserved and retold. The establishment of the Center adds another dimension co the wide range of ethnic facilities which honor America's patchwork of people, and will cake its place co preserve the memory of chose who came before us, for chose who come after. Americans of German descent comprise one of the largest ethnic groups in America, and the Center's focus will encompass all German-speaking countries. Restoration work has begun and the anticipated dedication of the building is planned for October 6, 1996. Funds for restoring chis building are being sought from a variety of resources including grants, foundations, public and private sectors. Individual Charter Memberships are available for $40 through Dec. 31, 1996 (will not be available again) or $20 per year. To join chis organization or for more information, contact the German American Heritage Center, P. 0. Box 243, Davenport, IA 52805-0243. Nebraska Population Census Records, 1890 (Part 6) The original 1890 census records for the United States were destroyed or damaged by a fire in Washington in 1921. Less than one percent of this census is available for scattered counties from across the country. (Counties and indexes avaiiable are listed on page 25 of Guide to Genealogical &search in the National Archives.) The 1890 census records for Nebraska were destroyed. Special schedules enumerating Union veterans and widows of Union veterans of the Civil War also were prepared with the 1890 census. The schedule for Nebraska survived the fire in 1921, and it is called the 1890 census of Civil War veterans and widows. This census includes the name of the veteran or his widow, his rank, company, regiment, dates of enlistment and discharge, length of service, current post office address, nature of any disability, and remarks. The census does not give the names of other family members. Accelerated Indexing Systems published an index to this census in 1987 entitled Nebraska 1890 (Special Census ojVeterans). This index is available in the NSHS Library/ Archives Reference Room. Another substitute for the 1890 census is the Nebraska State Gazetteer, Business Directory and Farmers List for 1890-91. It is in the same format as the 1886 Nebraska state gazetteer. A separate alphabetical index just by businessmen or farmers is not available for the 1890 gazetteer. Locating a businessman or farmer in the 1890 gazetteer (when the community or county is known) only verifies his post office address in 1890 since no additional information is provided in this source. Additional notes for the 1880 and 1885 Nebraska census records: The NHSH Library/Archives Reference Room has a transcription of the 1880 census for Custer County. The Nebraska State Genealogical Society also has the 1885 census on microfilm and will loan it to members for a fee. For membership information, contact them at P. 0. Box 5608, Lincoln, NE 68505. The NSHS Library/Archives does not interlibrary loan any federal census records including the 1890 census of Civil War veterans and widows. The 1890 Nebraska Gazetteer is on microfilm and available through interlibrary loan. The charge is $5 for this reel through your local library. News & Update SHSI World Wide Web The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) has created a homepage on the World Wide Web to describe its programs, publications and services. The address is: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ crush/shsi/ sochome.htm Although automated cataloging records from the Society library and archive holdings are not available, users can access OASIS which describes the holdings of the University of Iowa and the Hoover Library. Future updates of the homepage will offer listings of major manuscript collections. Railroaders For information on an ancestor who worked on the railroad, write to U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611-2031 Land Owner Records There are seven states where homestead records were cross-indexed by land owner names. If your ancestor acquired land under the 1862 Homestead Act, or bought it from the government, his application is probably on file. Files include a 4-page questionnaire filled out by the homesteader listing names of family members and other personal information. Write to Civil Archives and Records Service, GSA, Washington, DC 20409. Give your ancestor's full name and other pertinent information. From the LeFlore County Heritage, Dec. 1993. Finding Adoption Records "In RE" mean "in regards to something." That something just might be an adoption record. You can sometimes find adoptions listed in the county record books where divorce and probate records are filed. The courts are very cleaver and instead of putting adoptions under "A" they place them under "I." In these record books, generally open to the public, they are indexed alphabetically. The first rule is NEVER say you are looking for an adoption, but rather say divorce or probate. Then turn to the "I" index and find "In RE." Under this category you may find "in RE" petitions to change name, petitions to adopt, etc. From the Guthrie County, Iowa Genealogical Society. CALENDAR OF EVENTS ARKANSAS July 25-27, Springdale. The Third Annual Four Comers Ancestor Fair will be held at the Northwest Arkansas Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Workshops on "How to Use LDS Facilities," "Research in the National Archives," "Demystifying the Civil War" and others. For info, send SASE to 4 Comers, 509 W. Spring, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or phone (501) 521-2020. CANADA August 18-23, Ottawa. Families and Emblems Transcending Frontiers" is the theme of the 22nd· International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences. The sessions will be at the University of Ottawa, Canada's oldest and largest bilingual (French-English) university. Contact the Canadian Heraldic Authority, 1 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KlAOAl or phone 001 (613) 991-2228. IOWA June 22, Des Moines. Panel Discussion Group on Irish Research. 10 a.m. - noon at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 6000 Douglas Ave. Cost is $6 per person. Must register. Contact the IGS, P. 0. Box 7735, Des Moines, IA 50322-7735. *********** July, Des Moines. The biennial gathering of the WestcottJWescott family will be held in Des Moines. Contact Mrs. Betty W. Acker, Society of Stukely Westcott Descendants of America, 2145 Richvale Rd., Nashport, OH 43830. *********** October 4-6, Des Moines. Eleventh Annual Hull Family Association Reunion to be held at Holiday Inn Downtown, 1050 Sixth Avenue. A full-time genealogist who specializes in all HULLs (English, German, Dutch and other nationalities) will be on hand. For information contact David Hull, 402 Chester Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501-4142, or phone (515) 684-4092. *********** October 10-12, Iowa City. The Iowa Genealogical Society Conference entitled "A Capitol Affair," will be held at the Old State Capitol. Tupics will cover Iowa research and records. Contact Don Southwood, 2911 E. 32nd St. Rd., Davenport, IA 52807-2405 or phone (319) 355-8404. KENTUCKY June 22-24, Prestonburg. "Finding Your Family Tree," an Eastern Kentucky Searchers Seminar. Details from KFB Enterprises, P. 0. Box 182, Batavia, IL 60510 or (800) 253-3089. MISSOURI October 11-13, Springfield. Annual Meeting & National Reunion of the Alford American Family Association. Includes all branches of the family and includes over 100 spelling variations such as Halford, Alvord, etc. Advance registration is highly recommended. For information call Lynn Shelley at (417) 882-4206 or write the AAFA, P. 0. Box 1586, Florissant, MO 63031. NEBRASKA September 20-21, Ogallala. Annual History Conference and members' meeting of the Nebraska State Historical Society. For more information contact the Society, 1500 R St., Lincoln, NE 68501. NEW YORK August 14-17, Rochester. Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference. Details from the FGS Business Office, P. 0. Box 3385, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3385. OKLAHOMA June 28-29, Tulsa. Reunion of the Orphan Train Riders, their descendants and interested citizens at the Grandview Hotel. Between 1853 and 1920 more than 150,000 destitute and orphaned children were sent west on trains from New York for placement in adoptive homes. A national effort is under way to collect the stories and biographies of the Orphan Train Riders. Contact Ida Mae Wilhoit, 3523 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135-4514. MEMBERS: Send us your queries. You are allowed an unlimited number of free queries, published on a space-available basis. We also invite readers to submit items for the Calendar of Events and other articles of general interest to genealogists. Send to P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 Genealogists Aid Microfilming Effort Reprinted from The Record: News from the National Archives and Records Administration, Vol. 2, No. 5, May 1996 By Marie V. Melchiori Professional genealogist volunteers and National Archives staff are working together on microfilming projects of greac interest to family history researchers. Through a fund drive called "Dollars for Documents," genealogists across the United States are contributing monies through their local genealogical societies to help support the undertaking. The funds are from the Malcolm H. Seem-NARA Gift Fund, which is administered by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. The program is making available to genealogical researchers viral groups of records in che custody of the National Archives. A filming commiccee, working wich NARA archivists, locates records of major interest to genealogists at the National Archives facilities in Washington and ac Regional Archives. The records are surveyed and evaluated and selected records prepared for microfilm publication. Descriptive pamphlets are written by NARA staff. The pamphlets describe the origin, concenc, and arrangement of the filmed records and provide information about related materials. Since 1983, a number of projects have been completed wich che financial and volunteer assistance provided by che genealogical community. From che distribution in 1983 of a microfiche street index of 39 cities in che 1910 census to six yec to be completed projects funded in 1994 and 1995, che program continues co produce extraordinary produces for genealogical research. 6 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 Typical of the types of current longterm projects under the direction of archivist Claire Prechtel-Kluskens, several volunteers are arranging the Card Records of Headstone Contracts and U.S. Soldiers Burials, 1861-1903. The cards include the name and military designation, dace of burial, name of cemetery, location of cemetery, and name of che company who produced the headstone. These headstone applications were for soldiers buried in private cemeteries. Once the arrangement has been completed, che cards will be filmed and available on microfilm. Microfilm Publications of Genealogical Records Made Available Through Malcolm H. Stem -NARA Gift Fund • 1983 Microfiche of Street Indexes to the 39 larger cities for the 1910 census • 1986 Galveston Passenger Arrival Records, 1896-1948 • 1988 Canadian Border Crossings (1895-1954) indexes allocated to the 6 northern NARA regional archives • 1991T12241920 Census Enumeration Districts for placement in the 12 regional archives • 1992 M1747 Index to the War of 1812 Prisoner of War Records • 1996 M2019 Records Relating to War of 1812 Prisoners of War Swenson Swedish Center The Swenson Swedish Center in Illinois aspires to be a national archive and research institute providing resources for study of the impact of Swedish immigrants on American life and culture. The Center has collected a vast library of books, periodicals, newspapers and original manuscripts concerning Swedish immigrants into America. One unique collection is the Lutheran Church records. In 1686 a law was passed in Sweden directing char derailed records be kepc of all people living in char country. As all Swedes chen belonged co the Lutheran Church, che cask of record-keeping was assigned to che Lutheran Scace Church. Extending back in co che early 17th century, they contain a variety of detailed information on individual Swedes. Another sec of records is che Registers of Emigration from Sweden. The government ordered the Lutheran churches to keep track of who was leaving. These registers have recently been microfilmed in Sweden and made available through che Swenson Center. For information, write to the Swenson Center, P. 0 . Box 175 , Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61202. (Information from The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA, Dec. 1994.) Help Wanted to Acquire Pottawattamie County 1885Census The PCGS is looking for someone to donate $14 for the acquisition of Book 2 of the Pottawaccamie County State Census for 1885, Kane Twp. Books for Sale from PCGS The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society has the following books for sale at the Pioneer Research Library. Please add the following shipping and handling charge, which is based upon the dollar amount of your order: Up to $15.00 $2.50 $15.00 - $24.99 $3.50 $25.00 - $49.99 $4.00 $50.00 - $74.99 $5.00 $75.00 - $99.00 $5.50 $100.00 - $199.00 $6.50 $200.00 - $299.00 $7.50 $300 or more FREE 1898 Map of Council Bluffs (29 x 26) $5.00 Cite Your Sources, a Manual for Documenting Family Histories and Genealogical Records, by Richard S. Lackey. Soft-cover, 94 pp., 1980. $3.00 How to Trace Your Family History, a Basic Guide to Genealogy, by Bill R. Linder. Hard-bound, 187 pp., 1978. $4.00. (Please note: The Cite Your Sources and How to Trace .. books had been stored where moisture got in them. They are a bit soiled, but in very usable condition Only a few copies of each are left) The following Council Bluffs cemetery books are published by the Iowa Genealogical Society. We have a few copies of each of them in our inventory or they may be ordered from the IGS. When ordering from IGS, be sure to add 5% sales tax to your total order. Fairview Cemetery 1825 Book 1, Section A $7.00 1826 Book 2, Section B $7.50 1827 Book 3, Sections C & D $8.50 1828 Book 4, Sections E & F $9.50 1831 Book 5, Sections G, H & I $7.00 1832 Book 6, Sections] & K $9.50 1833 Book 7, Section L $2.50 1834 Book 8, All Name Index $9.00 St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery 1835 Book 1, Sections A, AA, B & Babyland $8.50 1836 Book 2, Sections C, D & E $10.00 1837 Book 3, Section F $6.00 1838 All Name Index $6.00 Clark and Green Valley Cemeteries 1841 Consists of only one book, indexed $1. 50 To order from the PCGS, send your order and payment to PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, or contact one of the Board Members on page 2. To order from the Iowa Genealogical Society, send your order to the IGS, P. 0. Box 7735, Des Moines, IA 50322-7735. Who 'S Looking For Whof Space is provided on the PCGS membership application to list those surnames members are searching. We thought we'd begin to share this information with others. This will be a continuing feature in the Frontier Chronicle until we have listed all members. Regina Adam, I 06 Scottie Dr., Boerne, TX78006. BRANNEN (C.B., IA); DAVIS and QUICK (Pott. Co., IA); WILLIAMS (Oakland, IA); PARKER and WYCHOFF (Hardin Twp., Pott. Co., IA). Bob Anderson, P. 0. Box 31097, Omaha, NE 68131. JONES, THAYER, ANDERSON, KNOP (Pott. Co. & Cass Co., IA). Patricia Barge, 2011 Escenico Terrace, LaCosta, CA 92009. CLAY, DOWNING, HOLBROOK, FORD, EVANS, LYNCH, and SMITH. Richard & Shirley Beck, 2606 N. l 15th Ct. #104, Omaha, NE 68164. BECK (Lewis Twp., Pott. Co., IA); WHITNEY (Norwalk Twp .. Pott Co., IA); STOLLARD; KRUSE (Shelby Co., IA). Alice Bontz, 207 Marion Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. BUMANN (Holstein, GER to IA); BOOK/BOCK (Westphalia, GER to IA); MEFFORD (KY to MO); HALL (KY to IN to IL to MO); DAVIS (VT to CANADA to IL); CLARK (ENG to New Eng. to IL); WEAVER (PA to IL); Mary E. Bullington, 15006 W. Heritage Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375. McMULLEN (Crescent City, IA, Lawrence Co., MO, Fayette Co., OH; DUNKLE and DUTROU (Crescent City, IA). (Continued next page) April - June 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 U7ho 'S Looking For Who? (Continued .from page 7.) Gerald T. Byers, 243 Nicholas St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4638 BYERS (County Down, IRE); BLAKELY (IRE); PEARSON (KY & VA); FIELDER (VA, Northern IRE); MAYNE (Northern IRE); GOLDEN (KY); JONES and JOHNSON (KY, VA). Barbara E. Christie, 1122 N. 22nd St., Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Thomas SPEARMAN (Knox Co., OH); Samuel NISWANDER (Rockingham Co., VA); Stephen COLEMAN (before WI in 1850). Bill Copeland, 2724 Ave. E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. COPELAND, SMITH, WISE, COX, RUSH, MOORE, STOREY, VANVALKENBURG. Cathy & Dennis Danielson, 3437 Ave. B., Council Bluffs, IA 51501. PRUETT, DANIELSON, LARSEN, BROWNELL, McINTOSH, BOYLE, SMITH, ADCOCK, GILSTAD, KOVARICK, KOCIAN, UTGAARD, FOUTCH, SWENSEN. Everett & Irene Dawson, 118 Fleming, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. BUNCH (VA); DAWSON (Fluvanna Co., VA); SUTION (OH & IA); TAYLOR (IL & IA); scorr (KY & OH); WALKER (OH & IA); RING (OH). Audrey Dial, RR I, Site l, Comp 10, Smithers, BC Canada VOJ-2NO. DIAL, STRICKLER, ARMSTRONG, BOHN, STAUFFER, HOLLINGER, LORTON, BRANSON, MOORE, RAWLEY, GUILL, PARKER, STOKES, FERGUSON, CLARK, ERWIN, JAMESON, POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY P. 0. Box 394 • Council Bluffs, IA 51502 8 The Frontier Chronicle April - June 1996 RHODES, SPRINKLE, PETTIT, DUKES, KIRKUP. Marilyn Drennen, 108 Arnold Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. McCUNN, SCHRACK, GODBY, DRENNEN, ABBOTT, FISHER, LAUB, DAVI(D)SON, HOSTETTER Linda Dunlop, 322 Skyline Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. ASKEW, ERNSTER, EWER, HUBBARD, LONG, McGOWAN, JAMES, BACK, MOSS, NELSON, HIGGINBOTHAM, RODGERS, DUNLOP, MOSEMAN. Janice Ehrens, 22264 Mesquite Ave., Underwood, IA 51576. MYLER/MILER, KING, RUTTENBUR, HILLER, RIHNER, MILS, IHRENS/EHRENS, JANSSEN, SMITH, WILSON, COOK, PRICE, CLARKE, CATOR https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d3a5d91b33008c7f28d38c31b0ba8912.pdf d4d0a5e6ff545b91f35d1c7bd9548c3c https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/4da26d9b699bb34b07611e0499dd4b51.pdf 5b0d1638e78354de78d836b01989bca5 PDF Text Text 111 ~~l~~l\llJl [~~m~~~ll~\~1~ ~~[~lllll I 3 5226 00316580 0 Ill Spec. Coll. 977.771 F928 v.2 .4 \ - t. > ~ ,,... .. ~ ~j ... _. or;; (oorc-.1."' Frontier Chronicle Vol. 2, No. 4 Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (IA) Genealogical Society Oct. - Dec. 1996 PCGS Hotnepage Now On the World-Wide Web The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society recently opened its doors to the world by way of the Internet. PCGS Vicepresident Bob Anderson was appointed as the coordinator for Pottawattamie County by Kelly Boldan, coordinator for the IAGenWeb Project,part of the US Gen Web Project. Part of the IA Gen Web Project and the US Gen Web Project lVi:slcrnne to Pottawattamie County (Iowa) =====~=::=m=''''' Genealogy You are our mtlvisitor to the Pottawattamie County USGenWeb Page. Thanks tor stopping by and come back o(len. This Pottawallamie County lowaGenWeb site was created to assist you in your family rHearch. The links below will help you nnigate this •ite. You might want to begin with the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS), for most Items will lead you back to the PCGS. Ir you have an Interest In PottawaUamie Counly genealogy, then please consider posting your surnames, Greeting screen when visitors enter the site. The USGen Web project is a loosely organized group of volunteers working to create a center for genealogical research for every county in the United States. USGen Web is not a commercial enterprise and information found on its pages is freely available to the public. As you browse the pages, you will find some consistent elements. All counties will have an area for you to post queries and links to the state page and Archives. You will also see considerable variation; each page or database is the creation, property and responsibility of an individual volunteer. Organizers are very proud of this project and hope that you are too. Continued on page 3 The PCGS site can be reached at http://www.rootsweb.com/-iapottaw/ Court Rules in Favor of PCGS In the Iowa District Court for Pottawattamie County, Fourth Judicial District of Iowa, Judge James M. Richardson ruled in January, 1997, "ownership of said old court records including the probates is vested in the Plaintiff Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society pursuant to a gift from the Defendant Historical Society of Pottawattamie County on September 19, 1994." "The Historical Society shall make available to the Genealogical Society any additional court records in its control ..... " The document further states, "The Court takes this opportunity to caution the Genealogical Society. Public trust has ultimately placed these records within their control. This trust must not be misused in any manner." The probates and other court records have been returned to the PCGS Frontier Heritage Library and the abstracting project has resumed where it left off. Challenge Grant An anonymous donor offered the PCGS a $250 Challenge Grant for the purchase of microfilm for the Society's Frontier Heritage Library. Another donor soon matched it, keeping the challenge intact. When matched, we will have $1,000 to purchase all the early Council Bluffs newspapers, the 1870 federal census, and almost all of the Council Bluffs city directories. Let's meet the challenge!! October - December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 1 POTT AW A TT AMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1996 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marsh Pilger, President (712) 322-1171 Bob Anderson, Vice-President (402) 554-1800 Sharon Snipes, Treasurer (712) 322-6562 Don Fauble, Recording Secretary (712) 328-1219 Marcella Steffensen, Corr. Secretary (712) 322-7054 Linda Dunlop, Dir. of Programs (712) 328-1926 Bob Anderson, Dir. of Publications (402) 554-1800 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Calling: Marge Merryman Doris Rounds Cemetery: Dan Ives & Marsha Pilger Grants & Library Acquisitions: Marsha Pilger & Bob Anderson Membership: Lois Kenealy Probate Project: Marsha Pilger Research: Irene Dawson Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except for December at the Frontier Heritage Library, 500 S. Main St., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Membership is $15 per calendar year for individuals and $20 for families. Membership includes four quarterly newsletters per year. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors who lived in Pottawattamie County in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. The Frontier Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society (PCGS), Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Frontier Chronicle is published quarterly by the PCGS, P. 0. Box 394, Council Bluffs, IA 51502, and is sent to society members as part of their membership. From the Editor THIS ISSUE IS CHOCK-FUll OF "COMPUTERESE" and I wane to apologize co chose who ace nor "imo" compucers. Frankly I don'c know whac to cell you. As we approach che year 2000 I chink you'll find compucers will play an even bigger role in our lives chan chey do today. Even now many of us rely on our PCs or Macs to gee us chrough che day. I'm noc sure how I would run my business wichouc my computer. I use it to do purchase orders and invoices, do che bookkeeping (including all financial reports), keep crack of inventories, and I even receive orders from customers. Because I muse send artwork to my vendors, I can now actach the artwork to an e-mail and the vendor can download ic and prim ic out on his primer. Whac used to cake days co get co him (or abouc 10 bucks to overnight), I can now send in a few minutes for nexc to nothing. Many families now keep in touch regularly through e-mail, and in face ace working on cheir family history together that way. My uncle in Madrid jusc goc e-mail and we have "vis- . ted" more in the last couple of weeks chan we have in the last couple of years. President Marsha "e-mailed" her letter below to me and all I had to do was copy it and paste it on this page. Since she had already typed it, I didn't have to retype it. Even if you have no plans to purchase a computer in che near future, I urge you to visit your public library and check out the world-wide web. You won't be able to send or receive e-mail through the library's computer, buc you can see what the internet is all abouc--especially what is happening in family history research. Don't be left in the dark. -Bob Anderson Letter from the President Hello again! I hope you have been having as much fun with genealogy chis winter as I have. I chink I'm for having a two day work week and a five day reprieve so I can do more!! There's so much going on! Naturally, the high lice of che pasc few months has been che new classes our society is sponcering. It has jusc been wonderful to see so many people join our ranks and KEEP COMING BACK! I would have choughc they'd be real sick of ME by now .... Thanks to everyone for all your support with this effort, and, -- to all the students, -- I'd jusc like to say, "you are truly WONDERFUL!!" Ic is just so neac to see every one having such a good time with genealogy. I love to hear about all the new experiences everyone is having; all che new ancestors; and all the exciting things you are learning. This is what Genealogy is all abouc -- SHARING. Our projects cominue to progress. Thanks to Dan Ives and his busy bees, Walnut Hill Cemetery is completed and at IGS waiting to be published and so is che first FOUR books of Cedar Lawn!! One more book on Cedar Lawn and it, too, will be finished. Come spring, we'll be moving across the street to cackle the next one. His committee continues to abstract che obituaries from che Nonpareil Newspaper and ace now working on the early l 970"s. Plus, che obituary card file gees fatter every cime I look at it!! Way to go guys! Volunteers stop in now and then to puc che Deach Books together. Marcin Mathews and Barb Christie were working on this just a few weeks ago. Joan Wies has finished che "all-name" index extraction of che 1891 History of Pott. Co., and is now working on che Probate abstractions again. Several others have also joined in chis effort. Since I'm noc always around to see everything, I can only guess chac many interested persons have been adding to chese stacks because che pile sure grows fast! Janee Neal, Marcella Steffensen, Marge Merryman, Kay Shipley, Delores Mauer, Marge Negethon, and various ochers have diligently been working on Continued on page 7 2 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 USGen Web White paper 4 October 1996 This article is copyrighted by the US Gen ~b Project. Reprinted by pennission. US Gen Web Overview their local areas. data were not organized effectively. The goal of the USGen Web • A query page for each county 3) Nationwide coordination of project is to create a global library for helps find answers to specific questions volunteers in support of the project. genealogy research. This library pro- and locate ochers working on the same The USGen Web represents far and vides electronic versions of genealogi- families. A global index allows re- away the largest, most focused effort cal resources and volunteers co answer searchers co zero in on a specific query by volunteers co organize genealogical research questions via the Internee. page. material. Prior to chis time, several inThe Archives maintain original source • The Archives house cranscrip- dividuals had created some significant data (transcriptions of censuses, wills, tions of public records. This makes the sites, but they were essentially one-peretc.) and will be che foundation and finding of genealogical solutions and son initiatives. material source for publishing of gene- the location of important primary Fifty-one coordinators (every state alogy efforts. The US Gen Web Project documents much easier. and Washington, DC) have their own will provide resources for each state • Together, the USGen Web sites state page. They are seeking out vol- (and each county or equivalent) in a provide a foundation for the publish- unteers for every county in their state. format that makes national publishing ing of family histories on the Web. As From the USGen Web site projects possible. the library matures, more and more http://www.usgenweb.com The course of a genealogical researchers can cite the on-line refer- you can go directly to a state's project is slow and tedious. Public ences in their own research, and actu- homepage. records are searched, manuscripts are ally link to the source documents The status of a county may be any read, and books are studied. Contact which are on line. of the following: with ocher genealogists is sought. In- 1) No volunteer yet; formation gleaned from these sources History of the USGen Web Project 2) a volunteer, but no homepage is organized and theories are formed. published yet; More research is needed co prove or The USGen Web project had its 3) a volunteer chat has their page disprove the theories. After countless roots in discussions that occurred on on line. sources have been assimilated, the in- the Gen Web mailing list hosted by Counties that are already online formation is finally ready for publica- Gary Hoffman. In March and April of will have a direct link from the state tion so others can benefit. 1996, Jeff Murphy laid out a frame- page. County pages in general have the By far, the greatest amount of time work and began to solicit volunteers following: spent on a genealogical project is in re- for the KYGen Web project. l) Map of the county; search. Originals of public records are Through Jeff's vision and organi- 2) History of the county; scattered throughout the country and zation, the KyGen Web Project cook 3) Names of the towns and cities access to them is available to only shape in an amazing 90 days. in the county; chose able to travel co chem. Placing In June, 1996, the USGen Web 4) Postal addresses or internee transcriptions or copies of regional began as an outgrowth of the links to: records in various repositories makes KYGen Web project. It, too, has had A.) Historical or Genealogical research possible at more locations; phenomenal growth. As we celebrate societies; however, the information is still not the 6 month birthday mark for chis B.) County or municipal accessible to the entire population. initiative, we have almost 1,345 coun- offices; The time spent searching for each in- ties being hosted by county coordinadividual record is usually greater than tor volunteers all over the country. the amount of time spent utilizing the The US Gen Web project introrecord. duces several new ideas to genealogy The Internee can make access to research on the WEB: records easy. The USGen Web Project 1) Organization of data on a scaceseeks to leverage chis new great new wide county-by-county basis. Up to medium to the advantage of genealogy now, the data chat have been placed on researchers in several ways: the web has focused on a particular • A page for each county lists vol- family name or a specific locality. unteers willing to do lookups in refer- 2) Organization of data for reence books. This "virtual library" net- search. Prior co the introduction of chis work allows researchers to obtain in- project, very little data were available formation from books not available in for actual research, and the available C.) Ocher links of interest to people researching in chat area 5) A page where you can post queries to request information from ocher researchers; 6) A page where you can list the surnames you are researching from that county; 7) A page where researchers (like you) can list the books they own. Go to page 7 for information on the USGen Web Archives October- December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 3 Continuation of Index to Death Records Pottawattamie County, Iowa, 1880-1911 Note: Some records for the years 1904-1905 are missing. Copies of these records are available from the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society for $3 each. The records from June 30, 1911 to June 30, 1919 are now being abstracted. Conroy, Phillip Cousins, Diana S. Crorr (?), D. M. Danielson, Chas 0 . De has, James S. Dirgo, John Conway, Margaret Covalt, Mrs. S. Cross, Alfred N. Danielson, Chris DeHens, Louise Dittmar(?), Metha Cooitz, Marion Covalt, Silas Cross, Ruth Danielson (infant) Deitrick, F. C. Dittmer, Dora Cook, Anna H. Cower, LeoE Crossland, Maria Danielson, J.E. DeKay, Edwin Dix, Chas. E. Cook, Anna W. Cowin, Era Crossley, Bruce W. Danirty (infant) Delehaney, James Dixon, Janette A. Cook, Delos S. Cowitz, Marion Crossley, Ralph Danker, Anna M. Dell-?, Margaret Dobson, William Cook, Elbert E. Cowles, Fred A. Crotty, Patrick Dankes, Peter DeLong, Chester Dockmule, Eddie Cook Eula B. Cowles (infant) Crouch, Marea C. Dankey, Ettie Deiter, Jacob Dodd, Lettie E. Cook, F.A. Cox, J oseph H. Crouch, Mary M. Darling, Levi Delts, Byron W. Dodge, Delia F. Cook, H. 0. Coy, Jane Crouch, Willie Darnell, - Demers (infant) Dodge, Francis Wm. Cook, Henry Coyle, James Crow, James Darnitz, John Demings, Prudia Dodge, Cook (infant) Coyle, John Crowder, Harry D. Darrah, Martin Denlon, Sarah M. Nathan Phillips Cook, Mary Coyle, John J . Crowe, John J. Darwin, Cleo Dennette, Alford L. Dodge, Simeon Cook, Mathias S. Coyle, Mollie Crowe, M. Joseph Datesman, John D. Denney, Isaac Dodson, Charlie Cook,S.W. Coyne, Joseph Crum, Clarance Daugherty, A. J. Dennis, Mable E. Dodson, Daniel K. Cook, Stephen Cozad, Willis Crum, Henry Daugherty, John Denny, Dixon Dody, Donald N. Cook, William J . Cozard, Harry Crum.Parley D. Daugherty, Miss E. Denny, Ellen Dolan, Jane Cool, Margaret Craft, Crumpton, W. A. Daugherty, Denton, Eva Dolan, Mary Cooley, Harvey Clemet Culbert, Gervase Ulysses A. Denton, Frank Dolan, mary C. Ruth Mildred Craig, Anna Culmer, Hugh Daunes, Michel Denton, Infant Dolan, Patrick W. Coon, Mary Ann Craig, Elizabeth Culver, Helen R. Davenport, Denton, Dolittle, Clarence Coons, Adam Craig, Ester Culver, Hugh L. Catherine MargaretM. Dollen, Anna M. V. Cooper, - Craig, Giles S. Culver, Lala May Davids, Infant Denton, Willie M. Dollen, (inf do J.) Cooper, Mannie 0 . Craig (infant) Culver, Simpson G. Davidson, J ohn DeReus, Wm. Dollen, Mina M. Cooper, Margaret Craigue, Walter S. Cumming, Davidson, Orla Dermody, J ohn Dolson, Mary Cooper, Mary Cramer, Killie Alexander Davis, Bud Dermody, Marten Dolson, Thomas B. Cooper, Sarah Cramer, Margret Cummings, Davis, Cory C. Dethlfs, John Donahue, Cooper, Cramer, Walter L. - female Davis, Dollie Deverson, Marinus Bartholomew William Isaac Crandall, Edwin B. Cummings, Davis, Dwight E. De Voe, David Donahue, Elma Cooper, Wm. I. Crandall, Elmer SamuelJ. Davis, E. L. DeVol, Calphurnia Donaldson, Laura Copeland (baby) Crandell, Charles Cunningham, Owen Davis, Forrest De Vol, David Donaldson, Ray Copeland, Minnie Crane, Agnes Marie Cure, Martha Davis, Frank De Vol, Laura E. Doner, William R. Copeland, Pansy B. Crane, George J. Cured, LaAh Davis, Frank De Vol, Paul C. Donley, James Copley, Elizabeth Crane, Henry T. Cunie, Martha Davis, George H. Devore, Levi Donnelly, Emma Copper, John Craney, Bernice E. Curtain, Mary Ann Davis (infant) De Wall, James Donner, Dorothy Corbaley, Gladdys Craney, Eliza Curtis, Henry W. Davis, Infant (Geo) Dewey, Glenn M. Donohue, Elizabeth Corbaley, Mazie A. Craney, Helen Cmtis, Davis, James Dewey (infant) Donovan, James W. Corbley (infant) Craney, Henry Wilkey Davis, Martha Dewey, Sarah J. Doody, John P. Corderman, Orrin Thomas Jerome Curtis, James Davis, Mary Dewey, Sophia Dooley, Infant Coritz, Merit Crawford, Eliza Curtis, M. Davis, Maud DeWitt, Panis Do1ff, Hulda Cormack, Elizabeth Crawford, Cushing, Judson 0 . Davis, Minnie Deyo, Sarah C. DmT, Annie M. Corneil son, (Inf c/o W.A.) Custin, Albert R. Davis, Mrs. J .M. Dica, Rebecca Doty, Laura A. Deborah Crees, J oel Custin, Artine B. Davis, Opal L. Diche, Minnie Doty (male infant) Cornelison, Cresey Cusworth, Mrs. E. Davis, Peter Dick, Leahon B. Doudle, J ohn Caldonia (infant male) Cutchall, Wm. E. Davis, Walter L. Dickerson (infant) Dougherty, Daul Cornelison, Cress (infant male) Cutiss, Florance Davison, Mac M. Dickey, Elisabeth Douglas, Mrs. G. W. Maria L. C1ice, Barney Dahl, James A. Davy, Andy Dickey, J ohn Dousher, Catharine Cornelius, Wm. R. Criles, Thomas C. Dailey, Nellie Dawson, Lillian M. Dickson, Martha Dowdee, Mary Cornelison, Wm. T. Crisp, Geo Daily, Catha1ine Dawson, Mary Dienrs (sp?) Dowell, Helen Correth (?), Cristensen, Daily (infant) Day, Arnetta H. Mrs. E. H. Dowell, Helen K. Florence Margaret Daily, Rachel W. Dayton, Obram Dietken, Carl Dowell, R. D. Cortwright, Critchfield, Chas. Dake (infant) De Lashmutt, DifTenbough, Mary Downey, J erry Charles W. Criters, Earl Dalenburg, Kate Wm.L. Digenhart, J oseph Downing, Rachel D. Corwin, Folsom Crites, Sylvia R. Dalrymple, Martha Deacon (infant) Dilbon, Elizabeth A. Downs, Willard Corwin (infant) Critzer, Mamie Dalstrom, L. DeBolt, Mary Dillard, George Downs, Willis Cory, Henry C. Crocker, Francis E . Dalton, DeBor, Henry Dilley (infant) Doyle, May Cory, Lon (?) Crocker, Richard D. Earline Marie DeBurchards, Dillon, Mary F. Doyle, Nellie Cost (?), Donald Crombie, Harry Dalton, John I. J eanne Dillon, William Drake, Daisy Costella, Dorothy Croinley, Roscoe L. Dalton, Stella Decker, A. Dills, Edward H. Drake, Fred D. Costner, Sarah Cronan, Anne Damor, Geo Jr. Dedou sis, Gregorios Dilts, Alverina M. Drake, Geo. W. Coughey, Josiah Crone, Charles Dan, John DeForest, Samual Dineen, Pat Drake, Lester K. Coulter, John Cronen, John S. Dan, Peter Deforresh, - Dingman, A. T. Draper, Moses D. Couroy, Katie Cronen, Nancy Dan, Wilma DeFreis, Dingman, Geo W. Dreier, Arthur Court1ight, Cronican, P. Dandle, Walter (female infant) Dipoleg (?), Martin Dreier, Arthur W. Clarence Cronin, Mary Danforth, J ohn DeFries, Jacob Dirgo, Anna M. Dreier, Louis W. 4 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 Drennon, John Eggerstedt, Anna R. Erulls, S. Filbert, Catherine Foote, Ira Wilda Fredrickson, Helen Dressler, George N. Eggerstedt (infant) Erwin, Bell Filbert, Mary Foote, Lyle Otis Fredrickson, S. Dretrich, Marie Eggleston, Frank G. Erwin, C.H. Filbert, S. J. Foote, Mary Jane Free, I.E. Drew, Mrs. cleve Ehlers, Anna Erwin, Frank Findley, Oba C. Foote, Mary 0. Freeman, Anna Dreyer, Henry W. Ehlers, Anna Erwin, James B. Finn, Patrick Forbes, Elizabeth Freeman, Daniel Drickert, Ehlers, Johnnie C. Esaney, Wm. H. Finnerty, Catherine Forbs, Allen Freeman, MargettaA. Ehlers, Lotte Essay, Francis L. Finney, S. A. Force, Benj Geo. W. Sr. Driskill, Wm. R. Ehlers, Margarate Essinger, Wm. F. Fischer, Mike Forcythe, R. Cook Freeman, Grace Drittener, Hans Ehli, Alice E. Ester, C. S. Fisher, Arby F. Ford, Martha Freeman, Mrs. Dan Droger, Augusta Ehrendt, Fred J . Esters, Allen Fisher, Frank D. Ford, Phoebe Freese, Olga Droscher, Carl Ehrenstein, Arthur Estes, Maud Viola Fisher, George Forge, French, David Drummey (infant) Eichhorn (infant) Estes, Sarah Fisher, Gracie (infant female) French, Elizabeth Drummond, Eilemiller (infant) Estus, Stephen C. Fisher, H. F. Forgraves, Bessie French, Elsie G. MaryF. Eiler, John Etherington, Earl J. Fisher, Hanna M. Forman, Clay French, Julia Drummond, Eiler, Sarah Etherton (infant) Fisher, Harry L. Forman, David L. French, Thomas Teresa B. Eisele, Belle M. E. Eualdt, Ethel Fisher, Henry F. Forney, Albery H. Frey, W. G. Dryden, Drewry F. Eiseman, Fannie Evans, Chester Fisher, Herald Forstner, Infant Friege, Eva Dubois, Henri Eitemiller, Alice Evans, Francis Fisher, Hugo Forstner, Infant (C) Fries, George Duehr, Anna M. Eitemiller, John S. Evans (infant) Fisher (infant) Forward, Mary M. Fries, Mrs.Minnie Duffey, Harry C. Elder, Franklin P. Evans, Margaret Fisher, Mary Ann Foster, Diana C. . Frisbie, (male) Duggan, John H. Elich (infant) Evans, Willie Fisher, Pearl Foster, George W. Fritz, A. (female) Dulin, Allie J. Elisedrth (female) Evans, Wm. Fisk, Josiah Foster, Harold f. Fritz, John Dulin, Virginia B. Ellam, Mary A. Everest, Edward A. Fister, Earl Foster, Mabel Frobee, Florence Dunham (?),Asa S Eller, Fannie Everest, Francis Fites, Elmer Foster, Mary Hester Frohn, Julius L. Duncan, Wilson H. Ellerbeck, Sophia Everly, Rose Fitzpatric, Catherin Foster, Mary M. Frost, Anna Dungan, A. C. Ellert,Melissa Eversole, Fitzpatrick, Foster, Frozier, Alfred Dungan, Mary Ellinger, Jacob Charles D. Cornelius Nathaniel W. Fry,Alace Dunhann, Fred C. Ellingson, Ora E. Eversole, Wm. S. Fitzpati;ck, Jas. Foster, S. Minnie Fry, Alice M. Dunkle, Elizabeth Ellis, G. W. Everts, Lewis H. Fitzpatrick, John Foster, Ward P. Fry, Eugene E. Dunlap, Harriet A. Ellis, Gussie Eyler, Mrs. Bertie Fitzsimmons, Eliza Fouts, Bessie Fry, Henry Dunlap (infant) Ellis, Infant) Faber (infant) Flack, Floyd W. Fouts, Edna Fry, William Dunlap, Miles E. Jr. Ellis, Infant (W. M.) Fagler, John Flagev lie (?) Fouts, Elizabeth Fuchs, Alma Dunleavey, Mary Ellis, Ori! Fane (?), Cam/Carn (inf male) Fouts, Peter D. Fuchs, Peter Dunn, Cecil M. Ellis, Samuel Farlow, George Flanery, Mary F. Fouts, Ray Fuger (infant) Dunn, Cyrus Ellithorpe, L. Farlow, Infant Flayevlle, Mrs J. Fouts, Rosa Fuller, Herriet J. Dunn, Edward Ellithorpe, Sarah Farmer, Stephen Fleak, Earl T. Fouts, Rosa Fulmer, Epram Dunn, Mary Ellsworth, Farrell, Margaret Fleischer, Frederick Fowler, Fannie L. Fulmer, Joseph Dunn, Mary J. Elizabeth A. Farrell, Mary Fleming, A. Fowler (infant) Fulmer, Rachael Durand, Dorthy Ellsworth, Hazel Fast, Emma Fleming, Rupert Fowler, Marrilla Fulmer, Virgil Dutcher, James C. Ellsworth, Fauble, Elizabeth Fleming, Sam'! J. Fox, Dennis Fung, Margaretta Dutches, Mary Herold G. Fauble, Fletcher, Geo W. Fox, Emma Holland Funk, Z. T. Duval, Joseph Ellsworth (infant) Mary Josephine Fletcher, Viola Fox, FredF. Funke, G. H. Dwyer, Anthony Ellsworth, Vivian Faughlewait Fliess, Gustav Fox, John Furler, Carl Jr. Dye, Gurtrude Ellsworth, W. (inf female) Fliess Fox, Margaret Fuyato, James a. Dye, Hattie Ellswo1th, Wm Faugt, Matt (infant female) Fox, Margaret Gage, Ara Leroy Dyer, Albert J. Eh;ch, Fred Faul, Christ Flint, John Fox, Rachael Gaham, Mary C. Dyer, F. S. Elsebush, Louise Faul, Ch1;stian Flint, Josephine Fox, Thomas Gaidies, Annie M. Dyson, Ira H. Elsheimer, Henry Faul, Elizabeth E. Flint, Mary E. Fox, Wm.H. Gainer, Mary Dyson, Marnerva J . Elton, Paul S. Faulk, Nancy M. Flood, Jas Frahm, Hans Gainer, Richard Eagen, Mary Elwell, Cora B. Fee, Susana Flood, Mrs. M. L. Fraizer, James Gallagher, J.E. Eames, Warren K. Elwell, Jennie B. Feeney, Garret Florence, Frank Frame, Gallagher, Mary Earll, Joseph Eme1;ne, Mrs. A. H. Feill, Geo Florence, Lilly Beulah Larene Gallagher, Mary Easedale, Blanch Emerson, Jerry Felk-, Henerite Flower, Alfred Frame, Gladys Galler, Otto Eaton, Joel Emmert, Josephine Felker (infant) Flower, Robert C. Francsis, Lewis Gallhar, L. Maurice Ebert, Chas D. Emmert, Roy R. Fell, Aaron Fluge, Salma Frank, Hattlet Gallogly, Wesley Ebner, William Emminger, Jacob B. Fellows, Alice Flwtrom, Frank (infant) Gallup, Edith A. Echardt, Paul Emmund, Infant Felton, Royal B. Chris Wm. Frank, Soloman Gallup, Harriet P. Eckenberger, Jean Empkie, Chas Fenlon, Josie E. Flynn, Hugh Franklin, Mel Gallup, Oliver R. Eckert, John H. Empkie, Fennell, Mary E. Flynn, Julia Franks, Galtry, Effie Eckles, Walter Henry Ferahde, William Foddisch, Ernest George Harvey Galvin, Bridget Carrie Emma Enewold, Dora Fergason, Elvira Fogerty, Dan'! J . Franks, Mary A. Gammon, Edward Eckles, Herbert Engel, Matt Fergueson, Infant Fogg, Edwin H. Franks, Sarah E. Ganson (infant) Eckrich, Joseph Engel, Mrs. Webke Ferguson, Mrs. J. S. Folger, Eva Dow Fransen, Lawrence Gardener, Eliza Eddleman, Engelman, John Ferill, Mrs Wm. Folger, Eva Dow Frantz, Marg. A. Gardiner, William Roxanna England, Carrie Fernley, Thomas E. Folger, Louise Frantz, William R. Gargen, Rebecca Eddlerman, Roxie Engle, C. J . F. Ferrell, Mattie Folkner, John Franz, Wm Garlowski, Mathew Edenburn, Glydes Engle, Minnie Ferrell, Wm. Follett, Dellora Fraser, Helen c. Garrett, Ge1trude Edgan (?), Peter Engler,Elsbe1tha Ferris, Edwin T. Folsom, Floid Frazet, Clarence Garrett, Minnie Edgar, Oscar Jr. Engler, Jacob Ferson, Charles H. Fooley, Julia A. Frazzell, A. E. Garwood, Edinger, lena L. Enright, J as Walter Fese, Foot, Mollie Fredenburg, Thomas Henry Edwards, G. Enyart, Geo. P. Rev. J. C. Lewis Foot, Sarry Elline Margret Gassnick, Anna Edwards, Lucy Enyart, J. P. Fetter, John Foote, Charles Frederickson, Gastrof, Julia Edwards, Mary A. E1;ckerson, - Fickel, Leslie G. Foote , Mrs.J. Gathje, Mary Egan, Frank E1;cksen, Mary Fie! (infant) (female infant) Fredrickson, Gathmann, Cord Egan, Thomas Erickson, Mable B. Field, Infant (J. H.) Foote (infant) HansG. Gathye, Arthur October - December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 5 Gault, I. D. Gladson, Carlen Graves, Geo Grotheer, Paul A. Halladay, Bessie Hansen, Mela Gault (infant) Gladwin, lrwan (?) Graves, Jasper Grout, Alonzo Haller, Cecil Hansen, Mrs. C. E. Gedian, H. S. Glancy, Mary Gray, Cecil Grovas, G. H. Haller, G. Hansen, Orval Gee, Mirtle Ruth Glawin, Eliza Gray, Clarence Grovenor, Susan S. Haller, Hansen, Otto Gegan,John Glessmire, Georgia Gray, Daniel Grover, Margaret Infant (Wm.) Hansen, P. John Geiger, Christian Gniver, Luzeel Gray (infant) Grovier (infant) Halliday, Hansen, Peter Geiger, E. P. Godbergsen, Gray, Mabel Grovier, Mary S. Wm.Henry Hansen, Peter F. Geiger, Ferdinand AugustF. Graybell, Michael Grovier, Ralph Hallinan, Ellen Hansen, Peter M. Geise, Conrad Goettch, Mrs. Silk Graybill, Geo W. Gruber (infant) Halsted, Infant Hansen, Rasmus I. Geise, Fred W. A. Goettsch, Kathern Graybill, George Gruber, Infant Halzfaster, Bernard Hansen, Tena Geise, Fredericka Goff, Arthur Graybill, Martha Grumsen, Dora Halzfaster, John Hanson, Angie Geise, Margaret Goff, Henry A. Graybill, Walter Grundel, Christoph Halzfaster, Mary Hanson, Carl Geisler, Maria Goff, Jame Gready, Elizabeth Grundel, Mrs. E. Hamann (sp?) Hanson, Christina Gelespie, John J. Goffy, Mary Greason, Ira S. Grundraw (?) Maria Hanson, George George, Robinett Goldberry (infant) Green, Alice (inf female Hamer, Francis Hanson, H. E. H. Gerard, Infant Goldburg, Eda Green, Ethel Gruver, Levi Hamilton, Albert E. Hanson, Hannah Gerber, A. H. Golden, Roy H. Green, George B. Guanella, Thos Hamilton, Hanson (infant) Gerdes, John H. Golden, William H . Green (infant) Gudmonson, Peter Charles C. Hanson Gerhold, Mary Golds berg, Green, (infant) Guensche, Robert Hamilton (infant) · (infant female) German, Earl P. Charles A. Green, Ira Walter Guenske,Paul Hamilton, Linnie Hanson, Maggie Gernen, Goldstein, Albert Green, John Guild, S. P. Hamilton, Margaret Hanun (infant) Katherine V. Goldstein, Benj. Green, John C. Guild, W. F. Hamilton, Mary P. Hapke, Clara Gerrum(?), Goldstein, Mollie Green, Louis H. Guilfoyle, John Hamler, Arthur Harcourt, Margaret Anne May Gon, Lo Green, Maggie Guion, Leona Hammer, Hardell, Gerspacher, Bell Gonnan, Dennis Green, (male) Guittar, Francis Charles 0. Mrs. George B. Gersposher, George Goodman, Paul Green, Mary C. Gummerson, Helen Hammermeister, Harden, Mary A. Gertrude, Grant Goodmanson, Green, Mrs. E. J. Gumphery, Tresie Harden, Myrtle G Gesner, J. H. Ingeborg Green, WilliamW. Hammond, Alice Hardenberg, Gettins, W. H. Jr. Goodrich, Mabel Mrs. Thomas Gunderson, Lizzie Hammond, Nellie HyldC. Getty, John R. Goodwin, Michael Green, Nellie Gunigal, Antony Hanchett, David Harder, Geyer, Fred Goodwin, Wm. Green, Norman Gunn, Chas Hancock, Joseph Donald Wm. Gibbons, Miles Goos, Infant Green, Richard Gunnison, E. L. Handbury, frank Harder Gibler, Manha Jane Goose, Matilda Green, Robert Gustafson (infant) Handjus, George (infant female) Gibson, Adelia E. Goram, Paul Green, Robert D. Guthery, Ruhanna Handke, John G. Harder, John Gibson, F. M. Gorbe, Mary Green, Thomas Ha-?,Anna Handschy, Paul Harder, Mrs. John Gibson, Infant Gordan, Mary Ann Green, Thomas Haas, Charity L. Haner, Violet Hardesty, Mary Gibson, Lillian Gordon, Agnes Greenley (infant) Haas, George Haney, A. F. Hardfield, Francis Gibson, Mary Gordon, Emma C. Greenlun, Ada G. Haas, Hans Haney, Frank Harding, Charles Gibson, Theodor Gordon, Mary C. Greenshields, Haas, Hilda Hang, Mrs. C. Harding, Chas Gieger, Harry Gordy (infant) James Haas, Jane Hanger, Sarah E. Harding, Infant Giffrey, Gorman (infant) Greer, Joseph Haas, Lida Hanifan, Patric Harding, Olive Dimple Bernice Gorrell, Charles Gregg, Alcinda Haas, Margaret Hanks, Thelma Harding, S. Giggins, James J. Goss (infant) Gregg (inf c/o Geo) Haas, Samuel Hanlen, Lora M. Harding, W. B. Gilbaugh, Ruth Goss, Martha Gregg, Joshua H. Hadwell, Clay Hanlon, Edward Hardman, Wm. Gilbert, Anna L. Goss, Mary Ann Gregory, Anna Haffner, L. Hanna pen, Hardy, Mrs. J. H. Gilbert, Charles H. Goss, Mary B. Gregory, E. W. Hafman, A. Cornelias Hardymartin, Gilbert, Edward J. Goss, Sarah Jane Gregory, frances Hagee(?), D. P. Hannon, Mary Elizabeth Gilbert, Ira Goudie, Anna E. Gregory, George A. Hager, Baley Hansen, Adolph Hare, Lydia Gilbraith, Gould, Jennie E. Gregory, Millard A. Haggertof, Eliza M. Hansen, Anna D. Harford, T. Newton EdwardM. Gould, Mattie Greiner (infant) Hahn, Francis B. Hansen, Augusta J. Harkness, Bower B. Gilday, Evelin Gould, Viola F. Grell, Lena Hahn, Infant Hansen, B. C. Harl, Lottie M. Giles, Bert H. Grabill, Joseph Bird Gress, Johan C. A. Haight, Edna Hansen, Carl C. Harl, Margaret Giles, Paul Grace, Andrew J. Greve, Catharine Hail, Charles M. Hansen, Edward Harlan, Jno Giles, Willie B. Grace, Chas. I. Grice, Theresa Haines, David Hansen, Emma Harle, Harrison Gilfeather, Mary Grace, Clarence J. Griffin, Daniel Haines, Mary E. Hansen, Frank Harlow, Eliza F. Gilinski, Agnes Grace, Griffin, Ida Hains, David Hansen, Fred Harman, Edward A. Gilinsky, Samuel Leo Raymond Griffin (infant) Hains (infant) Hansen, Geo Harmel, Paul L. Gillan, Valentine Grady, Alice Griffin, Katherine Halderman, Hansen, Geo N. Harmel, Selma V. Gillespie, William Grady, Alice Griffin, Thos Flecher R. Hansen, George Hannes, Henry Gillett, Marie E. Grady, Arthur Jr. Griffith, Claud Haldren, Gertrude Hansen, H. Peter Harmon, A. S. Gillett, Mrs. Grady, Jack Griffith, D. L. Hale, Garnet Hansen, Hans Harmon, Nancy Gillilland, Mrs. F. Graham, Georgiana Griffith, Emma K. Haley, S. C. Hansen, Harold A. Harms, Henriette Gillinan, Louis Graham, Han-y L. Griffith (infant) Halger, Henry Hansen, Henry Harrings, Anna Gillun, James M. Graham, Griffith, James H. Hall, Cecelia, C. Hansen, Henry C. Harringsen, Gilmore, Dennis Minerva C. Griffith, Sarah Hall, Edna D. Hansen, Hilda Polstena Gilmore, Fred H. Gramkow, Grim, Ma1-y Hall, Fanne A. Hansen (infant) Harrington - Gilson, Geo. SophiaM. Grimes, Addie A. Hall, Herald H. Hansen,- infant Giser, Adolph Grand, John L. Grimes, Lawrence Hall, Infant (J. R.) infant female Harris, Elmer H. Gittens, Bertha Grason, Grimmelman, Det Hall, Jimmie Hansen, Harris, Elsie Gittens, Fred Infant (Evan) Groepper, Anna Hall, Kate A. Irene Maria Harris, Esther M. Gittings, Anna M. Grass, Johanna A. Groff (infant) Hall, Margret Hansen, Jennie Harris, Ezra Gittins, Georgia H. Grate, Fredericka Groneweg, Clara Hall, Nancey W. Hansen, John Harris, Geo Gittins, Henry Grate, Levi Groneweg, Fred Hall, Ralph Hansen, Lillian Harris, Henry Gittins, Richard Gratte, Henry Gross, Francis Hall, Sophia Hansen, Louis Harris, (inf female) Givens, E. Graves, Amelia E. Grote, Herman Hall, Wm. F. B. Hansen, Marie Can't. next issue 6 The Frontier Chronicle October - December 1996 US Gen Web Archives Unlike our web pages, which are dispersed across the Internet, the Archives is located at Roots Web. The Archives is organized in the same format as the web sites. The Archives Main Table of Contents is at http://www.rootsweb.com/ -usgenweb/ usfiles.htm Here's a sample of what's in the Archives now: Wills and Cemetery listings from Columbia County, GA Cemetery listings from Ornarga Funeral Home, IL Tax lists from Breckinridge County, KY Wills from Calloway County, KY Cemetery listings from Harrison Counry, KY Census records from Orleans, MA Census records from Olmsted County, MN Census Records from Washington County, NY 1997 Officers Elected, Members Honored at Annual Meeting The Annual Dinner Meeting of the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society was held at the Council Bluffs Fish & Game Club on Nov. 12, 1996, and the following were elected to serve on the board of directors for 1997: Marsha Pilger, President Bob Anderson, Vice-President Sharon Snipes, Treasurer Kay Shipley, Recording Secretary Marge Merryman, Corr. Sec'y Bill Copeland, Director Don Fauble, Director Everett Dawson, Director President Marsha Pilger presented Certificates of Appreciation to two staff members of CJ Futures, Inc., and a "special" certificate to Bill and Ruth Mott for storing the old county records for over 25 years. Also recognized for their outstanding volunteer effort were Marge Merryman, Everett and Irene Dawson, Dan and Ruth Mowry, Joan Weis, Sharon Snipes, Bob Anderson, Kay Shipley, Alice Bantz, Marge Negathon and Marcella Steffensen. Dan Ives was named Member of the Year. Dan has devoted countless hours to the cemetery project and is currently compiling a database on all obituaries which have appeared in the Nonpareil. Congratulations, Dan!! Census Records from Rowan County, NC Early Colonists of SC Census records from Spartanburg County, SC Census records from York County, SC Census records from SD Obituaries from Campbdl County, SD Newspaper Extracts from Lincoln County, TN Civil War Rosters from VA Newspaper articles listing CSA casualties in VA Birth records from Essex County, VA Census records from Jamestown, VA Library Keeps Growing More gifts to the Frontier Heritage Library have arrived. We now have a microfilm reader and hope to soon have a reader/ printer. We have gone from no computers to three computers. One was donated by Dick and Doris Green, another by Jim and Sue Vanecek, and a third one by Woodmen of the World of Omaha. The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors donated over 1,000 volumes of Iowa Reports (Iowa Supreme Court Decisions) and other volumes. The Council Bluffs Public Library donated over 8,000 volumes of the U.S. Serial Set, including the Papers of the Continental Congress. Several books have been acquired, including a 2-volume History of Kossuth County, Iowa, History of Cass County, Iowa, and History of Madison County, Iowa. These and other old (and new) books have shown up on the Internet recently. They go quickly so the society has initiated an Adoption Program whereby it buys the volume and then asks members to "adopt" it by paying the cost. At the present time these histories are up for "adoption" at the following prices: History of Kossuth County, $50 History of Madison County, $25 History of Cass County, $25. Remember, if you "adopt" any of these volumes you are agreeing that they remain the property of the society. A label will be placed in the book acknowledging your contribution. Letter from the President Continued from page 2. the legal files. Boy, is that wonderful! Thanks, you guys, -- you'll never know how much you're appreciated. Irene and Everett Dawson have tackled so much research lately they have enlisted volunteers to help them. Thanks to the Internet!! Irene says the library is getting so busy she has to do her digging when we are not open to the public.. .. All I can say is, -- THAT'S GREAT!! And, BUSY we really have been at the library this winter. Lots of new visitors. Wonderful friends sharing and learning. It is so neat. (just between you and me, -- I think BRAD FARRIS -- our new member from Shelby County, -- has really fallen for us, -- and, he even admits, --"he's really been bitten by the bug!" ) I love it Brad!! Welcome aboard to all the new members. I hope you are enjoying the events, programs, and experiences. If any of you have any questions, please let us know. And members, --PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE COMMITTEES. We need your sheets before the end of the month. Also, don't forget, Gerry Byers will be giving our program on Ireland in March. A MUST for anyone with Irish Roots!! To all our out of state friends and members, -- drop us a line now and then, we love hearing frc m you. Don't forget, you are an 1 , portant part of our society, and any time you want to share something with us, you 're welcome. Let us know how your research is coming..... Are any of you doing anything exciting; making any new breakthroughs; -- etc.? Well, Bob said I have to keep this short, -- guess I blew it!! Anyway -- Thanks every one for just being you, and sharing so much with your society. And, I guess, -- thanks for putting up with ME! Marsha October- December 1996 The Frontier Chronicle 7 'W'ho's Looking For 'W'ho? Helen Loftis, 209 Charles Dr., Underwood, IA 51576. LOFTIS, ANDERSON, WALTON, HOLM, FORINASH, HAASE, SHORT, READ. Toni Longmeyer, 20517 250th St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7570 TJARKS, TORNETEN, MEPPEN, OLTMAN, SAAR, HARTJE, SHOENING. Maxine Hood Luck, 6653 E. Sweetwater, Scottsdale, AZ 85254- 4584. CLARK, REED, HOOD. Jerry R Mann, 21788 Maninwood, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MANN, BROWNING, TRAYLER, ARMES, BURKLOW, YAHNE, EGGLER Manin L. Matthews, 2011 N. 97th St., Omaha, NE 68134-5603. MATTHEWS and CHILSON, Washington Twp., Pott. Co., IA; Marjorie M. Matzen, 244 Zenith Dr., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. DRIVER Deloris Mauer, 520 Voorhis St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MAUER, KASISKE, DANKER, IVERS, SPECT, YOHN, MILLER, MAILE. Marjorie J. Merryman, P. 0 . Box 1055, Council Bluffs, IA 51502- 1055. HOHL/HALL, MAUZY, MORRIS, TURNIPSEED, NEW, McCOY, SAUNDERS, COOPER, COLEGROVE. Dan and Ruth Mowry, Rt. 1, Box 168, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. MOWRY (spelled many ways), MIKESELL, LOWRY, BRADBURN, BISHOP, BROWN, HUGHES, DAVIS, PLUMB, McGEE, MYERS, RICKMAN, HASKINS, LONGCOR, PALMER, HUFF, PIKE, WILSON. PLEASE NOTE: If your labd has a red stripe on it, it means we have not received your 1997 dues and this will be the last issue of The Frontier Chronicle you will receive. Please send you dues as soon as possible. The cost is $15 for an individual membership and $20 for a family membership. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY P. 0. Box 394 • Council Bluffs, IA 51502 8 The Frontier Chronicle October· December 1996 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections Subject The topic of the resource Council Bluffs local history Description An account of the resource Photographs and documents of the Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Special Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Language A language of the resource English https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/7013e82247a6491eabeaa3f2105f3b13.pdf 1ccae17db106330deb37dbcbd06b8161 PDF Text Text ! Vol 10. No. 1 I Qw.noLr or rn£ P orr,1.w,<.TTAMIE Cou"TY (IA) Cu•£ ... wc1cA.L Soc1£Tr I Jan - Mar 2004 I SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ESTABLISHED 1992 Working to Preserve our · County's History Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) was founded in 1992 and became a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society in 1993. Its main purpose is to aid individuals who wish to begin, develop, and improve their genealogical pursuits and endeavors. This is accomplished through literar1 and educational means including lectures, discussions, workshops, classes, and by providing genealogical source materials. Additionally the society strives to create and foster an interest in genealogy by the general public, gather and preserve genealogical and historical data, particularly with respect to ancestors, founders, and early settlers of Pottawattamie County; and to aid individuals in their research and in compiling their family history. Frontier Heritage Library The PCGS owns and operates the Frontier Heritage Library, located at 622 South Fourth Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a .m. to 4 p.m. ·on Saturdays, or by special appointment. Our collections include hundreds of books and periodicals. We also own all the old county court books, including the death records, marriages, wills, probates, etc. The majority of the county books have been indexed by the society's volunteers and offer easier convenience in searching for information on your heritage. Our collections also include all the City Directories from 1866 - 1974, and all the Federal and STATE census of our county. The holdings of the Frontier Heritage Library continually expand and new resources are added each year. When visiting our facility, please remember, we have a vast collection of "out of state" material as well as county information, and our Kentucky and Irish sections are quite extensive . We invite you to visit us soon. Connected to the World The PCGS is a member of the US Gen Web project and operates a Web page containing a vast amount of information on our county. To utilize this aven_ue of research enter the following: http: I /"www.rootsweb.com / -iapottaw (or) contact the Society directly by using the following email address: ~s@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com - or give us a call at 712-325-9368 Gifts and Do'nations The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization and all gifts and cash 1 donations are tax-deductible. In addition to gifts, we offer individuals an opportunity to share their personal libraries with other genealogists across the world by placing their collections in our library on an "indefinite loan" status whereby the donor retains ownership and may retrieve the material at any time. -Pottawattamie County-Genealogica-1-Society P. 0. Box 394 Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502-0394 1. The Frontier Chronicle Vol 10. No. 1 QuAKTt:RLY oF TttE Porr.<.11t"A1TM•aE Cou/\Tt (IA) Gt:sL .. wc1u..L Soc1m . .--, -Ji_a_n ___ M_a_r_2_0_0_4--. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO Box 394, Co. Bluffs, Iowa, 51502 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Beck, President Marsha Pilger, Past President Gene Young, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Doloris Mauer, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Mary Lou Burke (3) Kelly Gerhardt (2) Marcella Steffenson (I) Research: Barb Christie; Ginny Able; Joan Weis; Marcella Steffenson; Doloris Mauer; Ann Ryan; Marge Negethon SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE # 712-325-9368 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY: 622 South 41h St., Co. Bluffs, Iowa Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except July and December Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes four quarterly publication of the Frontier Chronicle Historical magazine. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact lhe Society for applications. 2. 6. 8. 9. 13. 17. The History of Pottawattamie County Edited by: Marsha Pilger Table of Contents: Vol. 10, No. 1 Jan - Mar 2004 Council Bluffs Through The Years People of Our County Information Kanesville Revisited ... Mount Loretto The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (Continued) PCGS News HELP! JF you had an ancestor who lived in Pottawattamie County at one time and you would like to see their information preserved, send your article along with photo's (if you wish!) to: Marsha Pilger, 807 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503, and we will try to feature them in the forthcoming issues of the Frontier Chronicle. Council Bluffs Through The Years 1804 About the beginning of the 19th century, the site of the present City of Council Bluffs was occupied by the village of a tribe or band of aborigines known as the "Ayauway (Iowa) Indians" and it was there that Captains Lewis and Clark camped July 27, 1804, as they wended their way up the Missouri River exploring this part of the Louisiana purchase. The name is derived from "Council bluff," a hill at the foot of which was held a council with some of the Indians. Lewis and Clark, who in their journal said, "The incident just related induced us to give this place the name of Council Bluffs; the situation of it is exceedingly favorable for a fort and trading factory, and the soil is well calculated for bricks, there is an abundance of wood in the neighborhood and the air is pure and healthy. It is also central to the chief resorts of the Indians." Subsequently, "The Council Bluff' was used by early traders, trappers and navigators of the Missouri River, and by government officials, to indicate the site of that council, and later the final word became pluralized and the term, " The Council Bluffs," was applied to the entire region between the Council Bluff and the mouth of the Platt River. 1824 A young cook on an American Fur Company boat by the name of, Francois Guittar, first stepped ashore in the spring of 1824 at a point below the future town site of Council Bluffs in a location which became known as "Traders Point." In 1826, he would return to the site and spend his remaining days in the vicinity. He established his own trading post at Trader's Point and became a trusted counselor and dealer with the Indians. He eventually moved to the town of Council Bluffs and enjoyed the distinction of being counted as the settlement's "first white resident." At the time of Guittars arrival it is said, "On a clear day, the VJs1on was not limited for thirty miles to the north, nor to the south. Here and there, patches of timber, in green bunches, ran from the valley upward to the crest, marking the outlines of lateral gorges and canyons; out the front lay a plain, as level as a floor, covered with green luxurious grass, dotted with sparkling lakes and traversed by the great Missouri, meandering in huge, bright coils to the south. Beyond this were the blue hills of Nebraska." 1838 May, 1838, witnessed the arrival of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet and Felix Verreydt, and a lay brother named Mazellie. There arrived via the steamboat "Howard" in late May of that year with the intent of establishing a church and school. They were welcomed by Chief Sauganash and intelligent Indian who was the son of an Irish colonel in the British 2 army and a Potawatomi princess. His given name was Billy Caldwell. The church and school which was established by these pioneer leaders became known as the St. Joseph Mission. At its peak the mission school enrolled 30 boys and 118 Indians were baptized there. The Mission was abandoned in 1841. 1846 It was on June 14, 1846, with the arrival of the Mormons, that civil government began at and in the vicinity of the site of the present City of Council Bluffs. Fleeing from persecution that had been suffered for a period of years in other sections, the members of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint" were seeking like the Children of Israel of old, the New Zion of "Promised Land." The war with Mexico had started and the U. S. Government submitted a proposition for the raising by the Mormons of 500 to 1,000 men for military service, to which Council Bluffs Through The Years Brigham Young and his associates agreed and these new soldiers were equipped at Council Bluffs, mustered into service and marched to Fort Leavenworth in July, 1846. The raising of this battalion changed the plans of the emigrants and it was deemed unwise to undertake to cross the plains that season in the face of numerous bands of hostile Indians; so a semipermanent camp was established at council Bluffs, then still in possession of the Pottawattamie Indians, the latter being willing that the Mormons should live among them and readily granted permission. A post office named "Kane" was established January 17, 1848, and a little later the name of the town was changed to "Kanesville" in honor of Colonel Thomas L. Kane, who had befriended the Mormons in many ways. In 1847, after due exploration, it was decided to establish a colony in the Salt Lake Valley and a year later the more important business concerns moved there. Mormon control at Kanesville and vicinity ceased in the spring of 1852 as many of the saints moved further west. 1853 After the general exodus of the Mormons from Western Iowa in 1852, Kanesville was still known by that name until the State Legislature approved an act on January 19, 1853, to become effective after publication, authorizing the change of the name to Council Bluffs, and this became operative on February 9, 1853. By Legislative enactment of January 24, 1853, entitled "Incorporation of Council Bluffs City," an incorporation under the name of Council Bluffs was authorized, and many letters of business men immediately following this incorporation were dated a bore the printed heading of the new name of the city. The United States established a land office at Kanesville in September, 1852, but delays in preparation of necessary books deferred the beginning of land sales until March 1853. The office name was changed to Council Bluffs in 1855 and discontinued in May, 1873. The first mayor was Cornelius Voorhis, whose business place was located on the north side of Broadway, near what were originally Hyde Street and subsequently Madison and North First Streets. 1856 About the middle of the 19th century, Council Bluffs was an outpost on the Western frontier and it was in .1856 that Nathan P. Dodge and his brother, General G. M. Dodge and partner, John Baldwin, started the banking house of Baldwin and Dodge, which was later incorporated as the Council Bluffs Savings Bank. In those early days, there were no laws, either State or National, for the regulation of banks. In the late sixties the State Legislature passed a banking law and the Council Bluffs Savings Bank was among the early institutions to come under its provisions, being incorporated November 1, 1870. Nathan P. Dodge, who had conducted the banking house almost from its inception, was the first president, relinquishing the position in 1902 and being succeeded by John Beresheim. 1857 Prior to 1857, newspapers or publications of general circulation were the "Frontier Guardian," the "Weekly Western Bugle," the "Council Bluffs Chronotype" and the "Democratic Clarion." The Guardian was absorbed by the Bugle; the Chronotype and Clarion died natural deaths; the Bugle was discontinued in 1870, being succeeded by the "Council Bluffs Times," which died a lingering death a year or so afterward. "The Weekly Nonpareil" was established in 1857 with its principal founder, William Wirt Maynard. It quickly developed as a daily edition during the Civil War and has been published on a regular basis ever since. The first issue had four pages and subscriptions cost $2.00 a year. 1861 1'(''. (\·.~-i~,-._,,:- '.,j:i {; _,;;: _;_.:,_ ,;_. Council Bluffs Through The Years When the Civil War began in 1861, Iowa was not well prepared for the outbreak of hostilities, but the call to arms was soon answered and Council Bluffs became the center of activity in the western part of the state. Grenville M. Dodge, a graduate of Norwich Military Academy, was undoubtedly the best trained military man in south-western Iowa at the time and he was commissioned Colonel of the 4th Iowa Infantry, then being recruited in and around Council bluffs. The camp of the regiment was established on a high plateau, overlooking the Mosquito Creek Valley, about two miles southeast of the city and it was named "Camp Kirkwood" in honor of Iowa's war Governor. Colonel Dodge arrived in camp from Washington, where he had gone to secure arms for his men, on July 11th, 1861 and took command. The regiment was made up of twelve companies of infantry of the counties in southwestern Iowa, a battery of artillery and a regimental band. The camp was carefully and precisely laid out with wide streets between the rows of tents. Before the regiment was completely recruited, a rumor reached camp that the Missouri Secessionists were threatening an invasion of the State along its southern border. A battalion of 234 men immediately marched out as far as Sidney, then east to the Nodaway River, but the enemy was not encountered and the expedition returned to camp. Camp Kirkwood was broken up in August, 1861, when the 4th Iowa moved to St. Louis. Thereafter, throughout the four years of the Civil War, from Pea Ridge to Columbia, in more then thirty major battles, the 4th Iowa upheld the best traditions of Iowa and the nation, while its commander attained the rank of Major-General. 1867 "Railroad Fever" alternately rose and fell after 1850 however until 1867 the closest railroad connection was at Iowa City. The Western Stage Company, from Iowa City to Omaha, was the only means of mass transportation until the coming of the rails began in 1867. One by one the slender ribbons of rail converged into the town from the east, the south, the north, and ultimately from the west. At one time, eleven railroad trunk lines entered the bustling town of Council Bluffs. It was December of 1867 before the C. B. and St. Joe finally opened its track all the way to St. Joseph and on December 4, 1869, the Burlington and Missouri River 4 railroad made junction with the C. B. and St. Joseph sixteen miles south of Council Bluffs. Other railroads joined in the forward push to gain service in Council Bluffs, but most prominent among them was the Union Pacific. Ever since Abraham Lincoln's announcement of the selection of Council Bluffs as the eastern terminus, the race was on. East met West only after the construction of the final leg of the Union Pacific line into Iowa with the construction of a massive bridge built to provide transportation across the Missouri River. Grenville M. Dodge was the chief engineer of the construction of the Union Pacific project and under his direction, led the company to a sensational height. In 1872, the Union Pacific Bridge was opened amid great fan-fare, and the age of river boat ferries began to fade into history. 1870-1880 During this decade the population of Council Bluffs saw the greatest proportionate growth from 10,000 to 18,000 residents. It was an era of industrial expansion and aggressive business was matched by private utilities and public services, lending a sparkling touch of sophistication to the pioneer. Banks were taking root and fire protection developed from bucket brigades scooping water from the Indian Creek, through the era of fire cisterns, to onehorse iron carts transporting water through new-laid mains bringing water from the river. One of the few gas manufacturing plants in the country was built in 1870, burning coal imported from England. Electric power took over street illumination from the Council Bluffs Through The Years gas works in 1884. Telephone service arrived in 1879 and city transportation in the year 1868 was significantly implemented with the arrival of mule drawn street cars which traveled on carefully planned rail routes. Education, always a community concern, was increased with the completion of a fine brick high school which was dedicated in 1870. In the same year, the town was jubilant to learn that Iowa's School for the Deaf would be relocated from Iowa City to Council Bluffs. The Dohany Theater and the Union Driving Park offered visitors to the city a variety of entertainment during their visit, but the flood of 1881 would see the birth of one of the greatest attractions yet to behold. 1881 In the spring of 1881 Council Bluffs witnessed the rampage of the Missouri River when on April 10th the great flood reached its highest stage of twenty one feet, four inches, above the low water mark. The Missouri River, its channel filled with ice jams which retarded the run-off of the melting of the heavy snows along its headwaters, overflowed its banks and broke through the railway embankment north of the city. All railway traffic westward was temporarily suspended and a large part of the lowlands in the western part of the city was inundated with flood waters. More then five hundred families were driven from their homes in hastily constructed flatboats which escorted them to safety. Thousands of workers employed at the railroad shops and yards were temporarily put out of work, but fortunately, no loss of life was caused. Though there was great suffering and hardship for a time, when the waters finally receded, in the wake of the great disaster, a beautiful 400 acre body of water rested just south of the community. When it was realized that the Missouri had capriciously changed its river channel and the lake was there to stay, it was christened Lake Manawa. Over the ensuing years to follow, its cool waters became a magnet drawing thousands of summer visitors from all over the country. Great events were hera lded on its banks; an amusement "midway" resort hotel was created; bathing beaches emerged; picnic grounds were set aside; The Council Bluffs Rowing Association was formed and built a clubhouse; an amusement park was created, and a permanent community of cottagers developed. Manawa became the "Mecca of the Midwest" as resort bound people flooded in to the community to enjoy the spectacle. 5 1900 The turn of the century reflected a tremendous influx in the population of Council Bluffs. It now encompassed 26,000 people and was served by six brick hotels, twenty school buildings, two hospitals, twenty miles of double track electric street cars, eighteen churches and 745 acres in public parks. Just one year earlier, it had sent the beloved sons and husbands of many of its citizens off to fight in the SpanishAmerican war. There they became Company L. of the Iowa Fifty-first Regiment and during its tour of duty, Dr. Matthew A. Tinley and Dr. Donald Macrae, Jr. began the military careers which were to be enhanced by much more important roles in World War I. {Continued in the next issue of the Frontier Chronicle) From BELKNAP Twp: C. W. Bryant was born in Kentucky Dec. 3, 1834. He was the son of James M. and Elizabeth (Sulenger) Bryant; his father having been born in Georgia in about 1808. The family arrived in Council Bluffs, then Kanesville, in 1850 and first lived in a little log cabin, situated just west of where the Pacific House Hotel stood. Throughout the ensuing years he moved around a great deal. After the death of James Bryant in 1851, our subject removed to Scotland County, Missouri, returning to this area again in 1853. For the next seven years he worked on the farm of his uncle, A. S. Bryant, but feeling the , urge to travel once more, he removed to Colorado and thence to New Mexico. After a period of about three years, he returned to Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and assisted his uncle in the Farmers' Hotel. He then went into partnership with Henry Thatcher and conducted a provision store up and down the Union Pacific Railway while that road was being built. Growing tired of this trade, he returned to Council Bluffs and engaged in the real estate business in partnership with his brother, R. T. Bryant and W. B. Clark. In 1870, our subject, with his brother, opened a dry goods and furniture store which they eventually moved to Avoca. When R. T. Bryant was elected Clerk of the District Court, the brothers decided to sell their People of our County business and C. W. Bryant gained employment in C. H. Norton's hardware store in Avoca. After a short while, C. W. joined his brother, J. C. Norton in opening up a hardware store of their own in Oakland. Here they added a line of furniture and the firm flourished. Our subject was married in Council Bluffs, on March 7, 1871, by Rev. P. H. Cleland, to Louisa F~ Brockie. She was the daughter of Henry and Jennie (Wells) Brockie, both natives of Glasgow, Scotland. Louisa was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1852. Daniel Freeman led a long and prosperous life and brought to this county ten children, many of whom grew to adulthood here and became vital citizens of their communities. He shared the same name as his father and was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 26, 1818. The elder Daniel was born in New Hampshire in 1780 and came west to St. Louis, in 1800. There he built a hotel calling it the "Green Tree." For thirty-nine years Mr. Freeman lived in the confines of this city while steamboats traversed up the Mississippi bringing goods and people to the shores. One of his greatest pleasures during his lifetime was entertaining La Fayette, the noted soldier and statesman, during his visit to the United States. After the father's death in 1839, Daniel's son, Daniel, removed with his wife, Mary Waller, to a farm opposite St. Louis on the Illinois side of the river remaining in this place for the next three years. Daniel then moved his family to Rockford, Illinois and after 6 five years in this location moved on to Rock County, Wisconsin. It was here that Mary died. Mary and Daniel had married in Madison County, Illinois. She was born in Kentucky in April 1819 and was the daughter of Richard and Nancy (Ellis) Waller. Her father was a native of Maryland and her mother of Georgia. Six years after the death of his first wife (April 9, 1850), Mr. Freeman married Elizabeth Swindlow. She had been born in England in 1834. At the time, Mr. Freeman was a resident of Fayette County, Wisconsin, and for twenty-five years he continued to farm in this location. It is not known why Daniel Freeman left Wisconsin and removed to Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in 1876, but upon arrival here he settled in Big Grove, Belknap Township. After two years engaged in the mercantile business he sold out to his son-in-law, G. L. Whitehead and retired from active business pursuits. By his first wife, Mary Waller, Daniel had five sons: James Wilson, William Henry, Daniel Boone, Levi Ellis and Benjamin Franklin. By his second wife, Elizabeth Swindlow, our subject had another five children: Don Alonzo, Nancy Emily (deceased by 1882), Elizabeth Murry, Elmer Ellsworth and Charles Frederick. Elizabeth married L. G. Whitehead. William Henry Freeman, son of the above Daniel and Mary Waller Freeman, was born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 11, 1844. Our subjects mother died when he was six years old and he was sent to live with her relatives until the age of eleven when he rejoined the family which was then located in La Fayette County, Wisconsin. William remained on the family farm until he was twenty-one years of age removing thence to Davis, Illinois, where he engaged in the farming profession for the next year. He then came to Pottawattamie County, Iowa, remaining a short time in the Big Grove area before moving on to Nebraska. Up until 1867, William furnished wood and ties to the Union Pacific Railroad while yet a resident of Nebraska. Leaving in this year, he returned to Big Grove and the following spring ,removed to Newtown, near what is now Avoca. Once again he became associated with the railroad and helped to construct the wood culvert extending from Walnut to Neola, on the Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Two years later, in 1869, Mr. Freeman purchased what was known as the Davenport Saw-Mill, and moved it to Big Grove, where he operated it in connection with the mercantile business; in the latter, he was interested with his brother, D. B. Freeman. In 1876, this saw-mill was moved to Green County, Wisconsin, and Mr. Freeman continued in the lumber business specializing in black-walnut logs. He remained in Wisconsin until 1881 when he returned to Oakland, Iowa, and he and his brother, Benjamin, William opened the "Oakland Bank." The firm name of the bank was "W. H. & B. F. Freeman, private bankers." When the town of Oakland was incorporated in April of 1882, William Freeman was elected its first Mayor. People of our County During his years in the county, our subject also served as a Justice of the Peace. William married on Sep. 21, 1869, in Avoca, to Malinda J. Shipp. She was born in Greencastle, Iowa, on Nov. 30, 1851, and was the daughter of Albert and Mahala (Piles) Shipp, natives of Kentucky. Two children blessed this union: Jennie May, born March 3, 1871, and Clyde Alden, born September 14, 1873. J. C. Norton was born in Livingston County, New York on June 13, 1836, and was the son of William C. and Harriet (Thayer) Norton. His father was born in Onondaga County, New York in January 1811 and his mother was born in Oneida County, New York, in September 1813. Although Mr. Norton attained a certificate in the teaching field, he preferred the trade of carpenter learning this as a young adult. He worked at home until the age of twenty-one years and in October, 1856, when his parents migrated to Audubon County, Iowa, he accompanied them and worked at his trade in the summer and engaged in trapping during the winter. In 1867, he opened a mercantile business in Oakfield, Audubon County, and continued here for the next two years. He then moved to Avoca m Pottawattamie County when there were but two houses in the place. He was engaged in merchandising in Avoca until 1875 when he sold out and started west for his health, spending a year and a half in California and Oregon. In 1876, he returned to Avoca. 7 When the town of Oakland was established, Mr. Norton erected the first building in the new town and there conducted a mercantile business by the firm name of Norton and Bryant. On February 2, 1868, our subject was united in marriage to Susie Ostrander who was the daughter of James Ostrander, a native of New York State. The couple was married in Oakfield, Iowa. To this union four children were born: Elmer D. (Nov. 4, 1871), Arthur (June 28, 1876), Jessie (June 28, 1878) and Clarice (Sep. 9, 1881). S. Slocum was born in Huron County, Ohio, December 24, 1835; son of G. A. and Mary (Harroune) Slocum. Mr. G. A. Slocum was born in Onondaga County, New York, May 10, 1811, and was a shoemaker by trade but later engaged in farming in Belknap Township, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, having arrived here in August, 1854. Our subject's mother was born in New Hampshire on December 1 7, 1811, and died December 13, 1878. Mr. S. Slocum, our subject, remained at home until the age of twenty-one years. In about 1858, he went to Council Bluffs and learned the carpenter trade after which he removed to Belknap Township and there built the second log house and the third frame house in about 1860. For the next ten years he engaged in his profession but in 1870 decided to purchase a farm of sixty acres. In March, 1867, he was married to Marilla Belknap, born September 21, 1836, and daughter of the first settler in the township which bore his name, Orin Belknap. Her mother was Anne Draper. One child blessed this union and was named George. Marilla died September 21, 1863 and Mr. Slocum was again married, in Center Township, January 3, 1867, to Emeline Reed, born in Mercer County, Illinois, on January 23, 1843. She was the daughter of Enos and Elizabeth (Rishling) Reed. Two children blessed this union: Fred and Hattie Grace. Taking the Twist Out of Indian Creel\ (Ry D. C. Bloomer. in Anns.ls or lo.,.. a..) Th., principal ""or>: acoompl•shed d ur?Oh t.h~ :yea!'" l~ -t>~· t t u: c ity council -;u: th~ di~i::ins o! a nev• ci1a.nnel 1·or .inU.1ai1 :.:~t.:. ~ ~~ .. h.;.; strea.n1 t hn.t D1f':a .. ndereG throuc-h the Yalley i n which a portion ... o~ the: to~·n is bu!l:.. 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"I ne •oc.ahtY w h~re tne tn!l! antl the r~ce ere s ttu::l1.ed is no~· n~_a rl r u ll ocT upincl by ho.nclsome dwc-!hnf:'S. l;.· ~e'\ f'ra, l n"t\·~:...:n~ ~hH.· ~: hR'r'" ~n brou::;-h~ a.:=n1n~: the ciz~· in su\Jseou ~' nt ,.<'n.n; 1or <h\mn~e.,.c. allc:::-ed to hav(: bt"toti au~e<J by stra.i;:tnenin;:::· lht- chnnn c1 o: tne C"rPck. t nc· ie::a.litY anC UH· J;OOC pu1icy o : i. .l{' 'W(1rk' htive ~en !t;l!y v:ndH·::neU. Tnt: nC'w t:na.n..ncL bcsidt-- 1 U:"n1 ~lun~ 4l t n.i:- supply o!" YOl ~'!" n. :ill sea.s ~ o: Lut: .'·e.n r. rurni ~h ~ xce!lcn ~ dran1- u~~.. for the city: and en t IH· '\\"or k of prop("rJ~· protPCt tnJ: u~ ~1 nk~ i~ COm}l~f'.'."tt"' c! , ~ Oc nt>liC1 u l intluen('e upo:1 UH· hPa.lth nuc c() ~. ,· n1ence o!' the ln 11;.1hi:a.nt!' "-.n: b e ~;1: mor..: !ul.l:,· ~c1<110" 1eai:-ec . 1862 HOMESTEAD ACT If your ancestor obtained la nd under this act, the application is on file. To obtain these files which include a lot of family data, write to: CIVIL ARCHIVES DIVISION, NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINSTRATION, WASHINGTON DC 20409 Information Codicil to my Last Will and Testament Concerning Genealogy Materials (thanks to Paul Drake and the Virginia Roots List for this submission) What a good idea !! Preamble: I here mean to dispose of the materials owned or properly in my possession at death that have genealogical value, though have little or no worth on the market as personal property. My genealogical efforts have required no small measure of thought, time, travel, and money but may be of substantial value to other researchers. I would ask that my file cabinets, folders, m a terials in my desk, and any and all my research materia ls stored elsewhere be gathered together and included in this category. It is my hope that all such materials might be disposed of in the following manner. Following my death, I request that any and all of my genealogical records, both those prepared or written by me, as well as all other family history records which may be in my possession, including all files, notebooks, books, correspondence, copies of documents, a nd such as computer programs or computer memory devices, remain together and protected for a period of eighteen (18) months, or until a recipient is found for such materials, whichever comes first. Further, I request that immediate efforts be made by my family to identify one or more persons or institutions who would have knowledge of and be willing to take custody of such mate rials and a ssume the responsibility of maintaining and perhaps continuing the family histories and research. I suggest that the persons be contacted regarding their willingness to assume custody of these materials include: (List of name, address, telephone numbers of possible individuals or Libraries, Museums, etc.) Further, in the event no person or orga nization named here is willing to preserve such genealogical materials, please contact the various genealogical . organizations of which I have been a member, there to determine their willingness to accept some or all of these materials. (List here the societies or organizations to be contacted: include local chapters, with their addresses, phone numbers and contacts known to you, if any) In witness whereof and before witnesses, I have hereto affixed my name on the __ day of __ 200? Signatur e Witness _ ______ _______ _ date _________ _ Witness _______________ date _________ _ Kanesville Revisited •••• Mount Loretto Founded by the Sisters of Mercy at the turn of th e 20th century, Mount Loretto came to represent a variety of things to various individuals over the ensuing years. Shrouded in continuous change over the decades, the institution, formerly known as St. Mary's Home for Young Ladies, had its roots in the old threestory Wheeler residence at the corner of Harmony and Baughn Streets in Council Bluffs. 9 In August, 1905, the Sisters of Mercy purcha sed the Gilbert property consisting of about ten acres of land which was located at 1201 N. Broadway. Here they intended to establish a Home for the Aged sisters who would eventually retire from the struggles of life. The quiet atmosphere surrounding the home offered p eace and ser enity conducive to smoothing their remaining years. In 1906, Mount Loretto opened as a seminary for small boys but in 1907 when an addition was made to the original building the institution became known as Our Lady of Victory Academy for girls. The boys' school was closed in 1913, and the academy continued to operate for another ten years before the entire institution was given over to training _novices in the Council Bluffs _area. · From 1926 to 1931, the building was used as the Mercy Preparatory High School however, at about tll.is time, the Sisters of Mercy united with the Omaha Province and the school was utilized as the novitiate for novices in the area and continued to serve in this capacity until 1955. A restructuring of the. Province in 1955 resulted in the creation of Mount Loretto High School which opened its doors to its first class that same year and continued in operation for the next decade. As a resident and day school for girls it encompassed a four-year curriculum covering college preparatory and commercial subjects and became the respite for some 90 to 100 young ladies. In 1965, the all-girl Catholic High School closed its door with th~ final graduation exercises for a class of twenty-two students. The remammg students who had started attending the school before it was closed were transferred to St. Albert High School where they continued their education. An icon of education for many decades the aging structure was demolished two years later to make room for the construction of the Bluffs Plaza shopping center and supermarket. In February of 1989, a committee of former students began an extensive search for the individuals who had attended the school from 1907 through 1965. Their objective was to hold a reunion at St. Albert High School on June 17th. The effort was lead by Joan Bland, a 1964 graduate then living in Eudora, Kansas. Others working with her were: Rita Laire, Paulette Cork, Mary Cleasby, Nancy Ryan ~ Doris Phelps, Nancy Young, Judy Lookabill, Judy Spencer, Kathy Wingstad, Sherry Hobbins, and Dawn Fagan. The following list represents the efforts of the committee during their research: TEACHERS SR M Mercedes RSM Rev James Wadsworth Rev Richard Wagner Kathy Cogley Buchanan SR M Jane t Daul RSM . 10 SR M Josette Ca rroll RSM SR Beatrice Marie Costello RSM Margaret Ann Paul, formerly: SR M Jonavilla Rev. FrankPalmer Rev Samuel Palmer Rev Fred Reischel Rev James Mcllhon Rev James Holden SR Imelda Fitzpatrick RSM Pat Best, formerly: Rev Pat Best Barbara Junkin, formerly: SR M Karaneen STUDENTS Anne O'Connell (Weiman) SR M Roberta Grant RSM SR M. Paula Radosevich RSM SR Marie Celine Bintner RSM SR M Imelda Ritzpatrick RSM Olga Mae Padavic (Polich) SR M Lucien Senecal RSM Lenore Fitzpatrick (Pipes) SR M Thomas Smith RSM SR M Eileen More RSM SR M Martina W oulfe RSM SR M Rosalia Hamilton RSM SR M Josephine Collins RSM SR M Carlotta Clinton RSM Mary Senecal (Friese) SR M Angelita Geneser RSM SR Marianne Bintner RSM Ann McKinney (King) Rosemary Donovan (Sipes) Pauline Lydon (Osborne) Jewell Moran (Kobiskie) SR M Sabastian Geneser SR M Kevin O'Sullivan SR M Elaine Schneider SR M Verone Schmitz RSM SR Rosanne La Fond SR M Estelle Graf RSM Marjorie Ballensiefer (Waters) Carita Saunders Louise Geneser SR M Zita Brennan RSM SR M Francella Grant RSM Marie Leuch (Dolesh) Alice Graf (McGee) SR M Rosalita Culjet RSM SR M Frances Clare Hejlik RSM SR M Paul Hayes RSM SR Rita Ann Podhola RSM Maxine Shepherd (Beldt) SR Margaret Sutton RSM SR M Anthony Benen RSM SR Dorothea Turner RSM Georgia Danford (Baker) SR M Flavian Axtman Elizabeth McCahill (Andrews) SR M Yvonne Kopp SR M Judith Evers RSM SR M Janet Daul Helen Graf (Bruck) SR M Priscilla Vigil RSM SR M Angelo Lobato RSM Alleen Roth (Pierce) Catharine Miller (Baker) SR M Francetta Daul Georgia Danford (Baker) Alice Buman (Bontz) Frances Graf (Tremel) Marilyn Hinds (Hockins) SR M Regis Keahy RSM SR M Ellen Devereaux RSM SR M Sheila Devere~x RSM SR M Camille Prodzinski RSM Gerry Mishler (Lynch) Dorothy Dooley (Lillie) SR M Del Rey Ekler RSM Margaret Devereux (Gronstal) Mary Martin (Goeckel) Patricia Miller (Kenealy) SR M Cyrilla Wolfe RSM SR M Claudia Robinson RSM Isabella Turner (Angotti) SR M Alicia Gallagher RSM SR M Joel Torpy RSM Sharon Lorrain Ekler Geraldine Treanor (Blunk) SR M Dona ta Landkamer RSM Theresa Dooley (Harkin) Dorothy Bergman (Heimgartner) Lisa Nabity (Jisa) SR. Joann Martin Rose Leggio Mary Hollinrake (Ehrman) SR Jeanne O'Rourke RSM Virginia Hettinger Betty Martin (Goeckel) Joyce Williams (Thomas) Rosemary Vondollen (Rhodes) Mary Dolores Romero Pat Reardon (Helm) Mary Gablehouse (Brown) Joan Nelson (Taylor) La Jeanne Nabity (Radford) Paulette Ahl (Cork) Patricia Sanchez Joan Tierney (Banker) 11 Delores Kurtenbach (Monahan) Gretchen Kilibarda (Olsen) Joyce Hottinger (Erickson) Mary Tarpy (Dilla) Jan Reardon (Kohler) Janet Prey Louise Gonzales (Ortiz) Ann Wingate (Casey) Twila Wiesner (Rodgers) Joan Weaver (Joern) Nancy Utterson (Lynch) Wynne Thillens Jeanne Sondag (Langdon) Marlys Schenchinger (Green) Mary Theresa Richter ~Jahnke) Barbara Reuland (Rhen) Elizabeth Render (Emmons) Elaine Nusser (Estes) Rita Minor Suzanne Martini (Rinella) Linda Lucey (Lacy) Mary Ann Lookabill Sue Liechti (Fennell) Mary Lee Hogan Nancy Gress (Ryan) Marlene Gilliland (La Rochelle) Margaret Louise Campbell Adrienne Burk (Lux) Nancy Brunow (Edwards) Dorothy Wingate (Snook) Patricia Wear (Zach) Pam Wadsworth (Jones) Patricia Wadle (Hampton) Sheila Teague (Varner) Marie Spence (Flinckinger) Sherry Speer (Holzappel) Teresa Schweers (Parmenter) Francella Richter (Blair) Barbara Richter (Sisler) Fran Poulson (Wilson) Mary Montgomery (Cooper) Sharon Lustgraaf (Gray) Rosie Lee (Harris) Mary Herman (Jenkins) Carol Heit (Raisch) Doris Dorszynski (Phelps) Linda Darnell Jeanne Connoly (Marsh) Judy Brewer (Lee) Judy Willis (Colven) Connie Welch (Kennedy) Molly Waldman (Tedesco) Mary Vergamini (Green) Marilee Thorson (Kindt) Elaine Stockert (Flood) Juanita Romero (Garcia) Madonna Moffatt (Carman) Jeanne Marr (McKeown) Kathleen McCann (Papkin) Mary Kuhn (Hanson) Judith Krabbe Jeanne Kelly (Fenstermacher) Rita Jaramillo (Sanchez) Janice Hodapp (Beauchamp) Gail Grund (Shepard) Mary Jo Green (Klein) Rosita Gonzales Ellie Goeser (Koza!) Mary Frieze (Albano) Mary Culjat (Wells) Kay Cullen (Snowden) Carol Clinton (Murray) Ann Brungardt (Shaughnessy) Barb Braden Phyllis Britten (Snook) Mary Wear (Schafer) Carol W a ski (Wegener) Mary Straka (Drakeford) Mary Louise smith (Matthews) Diane Schech inger (Fennell) Judy Salazar (Yates) Kersti Rutledge Margaret Richter Sheila Reardon (Pinnell) Janice Quandt (Hughes) Mary O'Neill (Fustos) Barbara Kill (Martin) Mary Liz Johnson Kathy Hough (Hrubski) Nancy Higgins Mary Lou Heit (Ross) Carman Gonzales (Newman) Mary Ann Green (Burg) Nancy Franksen (Burton) Judy Fuert (Lookabill) Sharon Dunphy (Soderberg) Dianna Day Mary Kay Davis (Webb) Mary M. Cullen (Brackelsby) Patricia Costa (Botelho) Kathleen Connolly (Fennell) Frankie Catizone (Tiano) Janette Brungardt Sharon Barrett (Muran) Madonna Baker (Smith) Marilyn Weaver (Nichols) Mary Kay Trafton (Carta ) Bernadette Swalek (Ebert) Barbara Schneider (Young) Sharon Peasner Judy McGee (Spencer) Mary Konecny (Robertson) Karla Kochenderfer (Andersen) Rosanne Hughes Sharon Evens (Bush) Catherine Dickerson (Anderson) Therese Crilly (Paladino) Sharon Clark (Miller) Mary Bunnell (Farrar) Linda Willis (Crook) Suzanne Ware (Hoffman) Martha Waldmann (Burchett) Joan Spitznagle (Bland) Judy Sondag (Holder) Joyce Soar (Christensen) Nancy Sennett (Young) Susan Schlott Ruth Romesburg (Briehl Loretta Powers (Davis) Cathy Moore (Yank) Claudia Ma rtin (Coleman) Mary McKinley (Eberly) Sandra Karpe (McKeever) Pat Hughes (Godden) Geri Herzell Theresa Hanrahan (Castleman) Patty Gillette (Azar) Mary M. Dorszynski (Murray) Rita Crom (Laire) Bernadette Costa (Wyandt) Pat Casey (Hallgren) Marilyn Buhman (Marr) Karen Briggs (Pettey) Mary Bray (Cleasby) Elaine Amdor (Hansen) Mary Thompson (Lybarger) Deirdre Viola (Lamanna) Maureen Steinhoff (Pace) Janice Stageman (Branson) Mary Pat Sinclair (Lauri) Maureen Shaughnessy (Irwin) Leona Salvo (Konz) Ramie Martinez (Johnson) Sherry Martin (Hobbins) Kathi Lustgraff (Wingstad) Pat Kuper Linda Kreigler (Hunter) Carol Kaufman (Keithley) Barbara Kaufman Rita James (McKem) Vicki Hough (Evers) Sue Hoke (Grubb) Marianne Herzon (Jones) Patti Head (Rend er) Patty Grant (Failmezger) Jodi Feurt (Jedlicka) Mary Virginia Ea therton (Troge) 12 Janet Dickerson (Moffat) Patricia Devivo (Holder) Janice Brummer (Richards) Barbara Beatty (Muller) Judy Amdor (Smith) Vickie Wilson (Hill) Dawn Walter (Pucillo) Carol Vergamini (Porta) Larraine Clark (Benson) Barbara Tacke Carolyn Stanley (Major) Rita Shaughnessy Mary Jean Schaben Carol Romesburg (Lander) Margaret Paludan (Hovey) Kathy Osterlund (Ryan) Janet Mathiasen (Stone) Patti McKenzie (Hannan) Tenna Grund (Steinbach) Judy Grant (Bell) Colleen Gorman (Thompson) Patricia Fiesen (Hayes) Mary Ann Reiel (Lattimer) Nancy Flecky (Sievers) Donna Fazio Barbara Bums (Bruckner) Toni Dean (Bowman) Margaret Baird Mary Ellen Ware (Rethmeier) Marguerite Steinhoff (Quigley) Joette Smith Cathy Ronk (Frieze) Barb Ronk (Reilly) Diane Ring (Patten) Patty Rethmeier (Spane! Debby Reiman (Thomas) Diane Osler (Howe) Sheila O'Neill (Menard) Kathy McBride (Ganson) Mary Ellen Hodapp (Brich) Rita Herzell (Kearney) Mary L. Head (Spane!) Loriette Gilmore Janice Friesen (Rosman) Dawn Fagan Linda Brookover Linda Deal (Binns) NOTE: For a list of OTHER ATTENDEES and GRADUATES of Mount Loretto, for the various unknown years, please refer to page l 7 of this publication. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) E PETER MILL-ER, WAl..L. Pto~E.~ ~~?s11?!~0RATOR, ~ 16S rnc,,.·cn. n1.i-ns <-•TY mr.ECTOr.Y. o! ff~r.s. Vir.!.!iniot d re:S.$m;lkcr, l '723 a,,·e .\. ~ .J•:nc rii:, ){iss atiy t ,;'.?.:; G:h ;we. C .foffi::.d:s, \\'rn .-\ r :;·i;J tJ1,h a''t:. ~ J('!fer~-, \\" C \~\.::! C ~l & St P, r 0$1.i l f)th l't. ~ J'-'ffrey 1 T W td nper C )1 & St P, r $06 11) th :S • J enkim:, ~.\ l•!X \11111;.:11r;-i•'.t,r 1·~7 I! P1\!rce :<t. 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" > The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) > PETER MILLER, WJ\l.L PK'c~~~ ~~Tstr:!.~ORA CR. ~ 172 <''""""· Ht.<'>'>'> CIT\' l.>t"};• 1\~; == < Jon.,, Ki:cie dining'~"" ;rid we· ho\w·. ~ J vnl'.:O.: )fi:;.~. l.alu B r ~'lG ht ~t· c. ~ ~:~:: ~::~~ ;'\\~~:~~ · ~ ~t ~ i ~~i ~ ~~~ ~=~~:~!: .. ~; ,~- 1:: Jones, Loni.:: wiper c:u Jcpt KC.,\:: :S: . .i, r ~i1fi )b ii .~)1: :s:.. C ,fone~ L wk:! 1(11)1) Oth ~t. ~ ~~~:: ~::;~~: :.~: ~1~"'~~.:,~: ,\'.;~;·~1~'.:~1~'. '..~.' " :;. o1:l.'::~ :'\h1:-y r l~H Uro..)OuJwa;·. ~ Jone~ .\! .:-\ 1~ :1.t!h:r, :.aG n l:!ti: st. ! ij~~::.~~~~;;';~;~;L)ig.~~j~ ~e:io '~ ~ldec· ·, Gi""· ~,_· .r,_1~.::dr :: : S .:\ cv:n tra,·, r 1004- 4d: ;:-.-e. • fo:i.S1 iy 1~ B $ truin n1<l.:'t(>r t: [\ r 111 1~ .j. :J: an·. [ J.~~dy:1. ).li:i" ~I :: :;:it~ r l("'.)-i. ~th <i\·p. ~ ~ JUDSON & BF..ODBECR~ Ci"'oril Engineers and Survey- . .,: .,., ors~ office 32S Brondwoy. ~ Jm:i~on~ AB hkkeepiJr Co:.•;>er .S: ~lrut-c'. r ~~ 1 ht an.~. ~ :~::~~:::: ~l~~fi~:: .~u~~~:=~~~!:; ·:;~;;; ~~ ~l~e~~:;~~~:~ r ·i21 ht an~. 6 ~ C· .lud:!on~ :\[i~ ,Ju!in C JOO~ Gt!: ~t"e. JudS()n~ Phila11(let r U2U Gth il. \'(>. ~ Judd, Don A Vnior. Padfic la r:d agent, Trnnsfcr, r 1!)(~_ !!t h ,· e-. C Judti, \':" B tru~eh D::.,·itl Br~dley t-. Cn, bds Og<l~·n House. ~ Jutldi M H traveling .i.gi:>nt lJ Pr:. n ~ r co: 1st. .and Pierce :s~. ~ Jump! John F ;i.b~ r cor !lt:1 ~t ar.<l 2~ axe. ~ Jue~n~ C p!linteri "Wk~ GR 13c~rd~ r 3-lS Scott st. ~ Jurgei1~! John ten.:!;s:l!r at Gck.-:.\o: brcw\'r::, b~'l:! e Pier~ ~L ~ PETER. MILLER~ \.VIXDCWN~~~;:;?str!l.XTUR:ES . ~ 1 ;--l COLY\: ll. lit.CF:-.~ O:.?TY DllU:t,l'('IJ:y. ~- K.,;z;::-:i.u:n:i:., PH prim. r H.·rald 1icc. r .).H; \Ya.:o<hin:r~on :H·e. - ~:;'.:·;li~;~,~~i.ti~~:tt~:~lO~;:,\~n~; :l:;._i W.d::;;t H:ii ·~· ·aE·ter:e::\ r cur ~ :,\1. ~Pher.-r;n o.nd l'a:rning 'l!i.~. L": ~:~~:~ ~:::!~.,.~bre~, ~:~:i :~~e~ingl1•, 1 1 ~.-~1 ·HI: ;n ~. ;; _ ... XBATI.:.~G. M Wholes.ale Liquors and Cigr..rs, 335 ~ :S!"oedwny1 r same. ~ :; KEA'l'LEY, J Ii Attor:uay. office 501 Main st. bds i004 :: Otb a v e. ~ Kebrt":l, :\I~ ~ 1jtJ,i \\-~Jo:biagt(m 7.. K~ck, ./acnh J.::31rQbeh11 ,..;. Co] r :!Oi t;: :~:1::i: ::i. K,•en·~ . .I nhn ~t;w!-; 01ge -C :\I .X St P, :" tlO P.l~ :':?-l lit h t ~ XEE , SAN. '?.'.!!dry. 49 n M~iu st. = K~ ·.>lin '!'. 0 F ,:;<i,·!.: .j,, d~·r. r '!I\) Fr:,::!;-::~. ; R EELI}J:E. G30RG:E stoc!• dt!<der~ r 1i:n ~ p;\.l"l'l:' ;,::. ~ 1'.t't>.Er.t\ G~n~e _.\ ::~rn:k. ·t.i~ alet. : 1 ·~: " ·l;i ~i. ._,. r\: t,'{d:::r:, o~c:ir ::!od.: .:~ai~·r: 11:-.:;" p:l:!tt ~ ::1, i':,;·en:11.::. F. r -n:; Gl~n :w . ~ Ke•!~\'< \ J .,b 1 H ~:ih· r.::1:i Hu:.:::o''!:S lhr.<. r :?•''1 \\. -. r:~ ~t !; E.E.!TH, CEAS ge!l ag:::!1t c~ E & Q and K c, 'st J & c B :r s Grab.am ave. - Eo- J.\eitb, Ja::;(!:<, c!k c, lJ s.. Q [{ n o!!it•el: 2 .Stl; :l \'~. ~ Keil hl;i.uric'C ""·i.:i:. Taylor&: Calif1 r 3:)1) Brnad\\·~\·. r:r_, <.!! T.e ~ Cha:; :r:-u:kma n C ,'(_ X \\ R R. bd:=; 1Q:l1 .!k:.-...<dway. ~ ~=~~;,:C~~~,':.~'::;~:,;~~~~:.~;:~~c~~'~r:2~:'. ;:/16 -''• A 14 HARKNESS BROS., P~~~o~it1~~~~tll~-~o-~Th~r.:1.~, t: ;;;.. E.AHLE1 AL prop Drovers Hotel ~ 1716 10th ave-. Kahi~~ '.\Ti~:< Ew::1:\ r Drrn·t,r:- b .'<•; i. Kahl::. >Ji~~ C:rr:; r i~ .; -! tii :n·e. K;:d:l\·, t;"'1:ir:,r•· l. r 1 1~; :1.1 ::: ::\'1'. Ka :i:cr. i·h•:;ry ~1 ::::~ ~k :'. :· : (In ,i.:h ~··,~. K~1hl!'r. ~Ii:-~ Eim:1;-. : l :on .J!J: an,·. K:ohlcr, H11r ir~· r 1-:-01) ~,! , :n·.,. . r::.~: :r. '.\!r:-5 1'L11:n:1h : J ~oo .i~i: ,,vv. Kahi1•r. )!:·~ '.\l::.;: ~·il· r cc r l (l o ·~t-h J-.::1 :1:~·r .• h :i:1;:- ~) ;fi-;;!: :1w·. K:1::0. \')c~· r ;;:i1. h.-lt '.! n :;,; ~:. Kai::. Ft!tt:r wk~ T:-:;.: 1~:- :-, r ;!111:-i l >!; ~t. l\.:-1.~! :. Fr.t:;ki"' :· i(1('0 ; h ~t. K:ii,,.;t."?'. Fred µ <? n:;111a!1. !1.J~ \\· 'i't ~r:: H·J;,:H:, :.r. =:: KANSAS CITY! ST . .;oE & c BR R : Chas Reitb, gen~ :: era.1 agent. ~ :r. ~ K:rnc, ~!wk:; C: )! «-.: ~t PH H rc1~nd hou::tc. 1-1( :~ n:l: ~: Kant:. Fra11i;_ wk:; J .f H:-nw:·.: wk~ K:d·':' b):..:•1. KANSAS CITY HOUSE, Wro bson~ propr1 l 509 ~ Me.in st. ~ K~ppe~ ~li~s Emm::i. Ud~ i·:-1r, 10th n\·c. Kapit_., Thn~ \\'k~ :\! ~\:a:;i::w. bds Yes:.~rn Ho:;:;.('. HARKNESS BROS. ,P '-"{G <t~~R~.:-:}~r .~~r~~71~s, ~ . . - - ----- - --__ - :: :v t.·~ .. :i 1. m.n:-r~ c ::Y i•Hn:c:".'l'\" 1, .:, ,,... ----- - ~ ~ :n t1' 'J. Ke lle~, E wk~ T;.i; t-~ i1!t!':~t'n¥.• r ~!·:;1r.:-tn:':!:•L ~ Ke:lt:"r, D \\' elk it: H0:"-t0:1 Ti:::t e1n:·1-. ~ :;rG .-\n~ !::. Kel!E!r, F're~i boDkk~1:iX"r at ~~~·w an·~ p:l•:ki:-.:; ho:,>11':'('. b1 i~ ;:·1·:; lO;,b ~ Ke ll.__.r, J:i1:11-·i;, f:r.~-n :a n l."1:i1.l!: e:,.. ,·;:\; 1:·. r 1~ l(_li lld: ~\. J:.:t:ll1:r, J•Jhl: r~ ;:1 e~<: 1«:: ow1;•_<f. :- l :~-Ith i;:. K ELLER.SS x:·\\rnit ~re a.r.d 1.:phol:n.e:-3;. 313 and 314 =.,,,_; Bror~d~ay nnc1 312 a1~d 014 Pierce 51.,: 3C2 n !:d 51.. = KELLER. VlC i:l~ c• l:n1~· ('::~n:·, .::,; v!ikt:.·: ·2:;.:; l.i:•c(.::, Kl~;J.:,·. A;·tl:ur w1.;d11 ;::::1 l .. \l ,\: :0:: l'. \, :~ !·:;5 '-' u~(.-1 \: ;i:.-. t: K..:lly". .:-1: ~:s .\.:m i"' wk~ H !-I .\i .. ;,::.i f. :'1:1 :;t :,:id ·lih E.t!lll''" ~Ii-:; .\:in w),':.,w. ~ lG l ~:. : ~. t-iie ~ Fr,,,_i c; i:;:h~ \n:~- 'f. r .:_,;;! '.\!:•1 ~:er ~:. KELLY. EAR!'tl.:":.:~ :id::./blc ~11d Gro.":~i: ~ Wo:-ks. 34 n ~ -~~ ::'- ~ Kdicy. 1-i li~Y firto·:::;;n h l . S: .i S. C l3. r 81!.; ·ltl. ~: . h.c ll cy, .i .Ji::: wJ.:,. \\' S; i. S.'. i' rr; !;. < 1:5- :-i- :;:h i-:. Kt>H ~·, H e;::-y ;:i.~s fitt.;tr, 1' •j:.!l Blu:T ::; . Kcl;y, )liu: ,Jui!;; :- u,·i:-r J:;,(i )};, ;;; t':. K1:ih.: t 1 .i' Qh:: H c;:.r repair••;". i.S.Oi li":i: :i\·,•. 1'.~!iy! .\1 .J i,Jj.;:-::nlti:~ t : nj : 1 i: ~:. KELLEY, SH Druggfat, 507 Main.1 bd~ Xicl's betel. K1:il:·, T i1:: car rt:i~irc1· T: ~mf!: :· . K'-•ll,..: , \\'m 11igi1t elk Revere h1111 ~e: luj,~ Re''l'it'· Kctt:-\:12'· Ge;; bkkecp~r }.:1: E): Cc. b•1ti co: in~ and Br:·;::it st:s. u. u. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) r PET~R MILLER ~z=~;'~"~•~CEi"Ef~-""'"''· § 1-:'li ('"\·~en. r.l .CF} ~ (':":'Y l)lr..:;-;,_,.,-"01<Y. ;:'.: Keneh;;n, l. wk:;. 'i'r.w :s :"~r. ~ Ke"""<ly, A .: wk; l"i"' mill, '''"' .\bii;'.'" ,; an i \\",,,,;i,.,,y ,.,., .. ~ ~::: ~.: ~;:: ~~~~;\~':: ;i: ;:;\;· !:: :;l r!:~ 11 l :;,J w.-••• < Kl't:u e~iy . \\':n wK:~ P·M·P'-='" mill~:- ..:ur )b,Ji"Sun >' l :1 :;d \\',Jo 11 !!:ur\· .._~. ~ ~:::::~~~: ~~:~ ~~ ~)~ ~~:~:~~~~\~~~. l~~L~./~u~~ ;~:till ~·~ . ~ l~:rlfwy. '.-:\:rid~ w~ ~ CB & Q, hd:; i.}l:J ~·t h a»e. :; 'll1"1")!: . L1:;;t:<> w,.:; ~ ~te\v,:r t'~ p:.::: ho1:oS.•. K._.ip,·:-. K K k;1k"n~;i.u I.' 13 & ·Q, :· l.J·~:. :; K.·r~ 1, l.1,..,:,,,j,\ ::,h. ~ .. :,. :.:~.; Git:U ;<.t ~ Krrn, .ill fo~:::er, r rear j_J~J ~ i:-; "'· ~ n~<.•ri·, ,)1! .:~ .!1: \':i.:.-s Gi .. :1·· .•tli,-.. ~. :- l.itil) :1d1 t. ;;: K·.-i:kr, J A lcli•:t·r~· i:1::11 .I t' FW11~rt . lid,; Ii i."' Brn,'l .iw:r\ ... JZ,\~·,:, \\c . .\ :;rak,• t!l:tn C ~\;.:_..:\\" DJ :, i1•i."\ l"~1ic1:: ~\·,.~:11:·1~ initf-'.i. ~""'YSTONE MANUFACTURING COMP1'-"1'Y, Agricultural Implements, No. 1501 tc i509 Mnin st. - ~{~ E!~ 1f. :~~ ~©~~~il~it:i => --;.: EO~S'r' 4 S?~ TMl ... Zt F'r:~r:at::s. ;:; 501 TO 507 lVi.A!N STREET, -----"-·---------- ~ .Kiki;a1:-.ll, Pe•cr liot? ri1o.pr, lx1s ~~ n M~ in :<t. ~ PETER _ MILLER~ W,\l.l. Pr:-c:~~~ ~~PinX:!~OR.ATOR. s 178 C"Q\:':;-ClL 81XF>"S CJTY llUl.F.CTOUY. ;: lnne:y~ Forest ::;a.loon keeper, )l:.tin ~• 1 r 10.l~ s 4th s~. ~ Kinney, J J dk 3-lU Broadw<1-y, r 404 Dr();l.Jwuy. ~ Kin::z, \\' m elk Groi;oweg -S; Schoentgen, bds cor Ith a~e u.nd 6th ~t. ~ Kin'Ll'. ~ Johi: cashier C B &. Q, roo1m; .520 l~t aw .. .( Ki.n:iie, Mi8."i .Juli.;i. r ';'21: 6th ~t. .K1plinger! 0 D bkkeepcr J L Forman, r llS Stutsin::.;: s.t. "":: K.irk~cdaH ) Wm H teamster, r S~..5 5th a\·e. ~ KirkendaU, 1!is:s. Emm:., r lS:?-:? 5th :n•e. < Klrk, C \'.\. bJ.:s 1Iet•op<.1 lit:in. .e=: K:;k, :-.ri:s.."' Emma ).Iay r !Jl;' 3d a\'c . ::: Kirk, J H :e:un~tc r. r ~I ;' :},Jave. ::,; Kirk. J;i.m~:1 E r 017 :)tl :.n-e. ~ f\.irk i:rnd, )!r:s :\Tar~· Ar.n r l'.!S Ba~1g i11: :!:. C:: Kirkhnd, Z..!I~~ Ob·t' E r 7'.!;) .J.th :!l. z ~ X.IRXLAJ..""D1 TA County Auditor, r i'2S 4th st . ~ X!RKLAXD, P C & W D Jewei:ry anC. Si -erware~ :J:W ~ Broadway. ~ Kir-ldanci., PG [~.?e PC .S.: \\' D K.:rkland J r OxforJ., t\:;i.s. C Kirkland, :w D l~ec PC ... '-. \\' l) Kirki:u:dJ r 32D Brn;i.dw::.y. !-- Ki1lcy, Jai:ie'i e::g di.:-;p:ttdier \V St L & P rrJ h, ; Otb :;:. a:1J l Gth ;:,\'(:. K.ir:: • .\Ir:; Louisa wnshwom;u;, r :-1.; c Pil'C(" st. .._. Kirn\ ~ichola~ r ;'15 e Pi..,rce t. ~ Ki~ht, L lsec L Kirscht 5: Co} r 12S Glen an·. "'· KIRSCET & CO, L Wholesale Grocers, !!6 Br oad.way. c ...., Kir!.ch:, \lit.-; Em nm elk Ei:ser:1a::: Rodd:-. & Co, r 128 Glen ase:. < ~~=: ~ ~i!~e~~:s~P; J ~n~:~::~· r Benton si. § Kenr1ng, J1:hn r 135 Yfashing-t;:H1 llxe. ~ Keuer:r.g, G~o C c~hie r Am c;o.; cc, bd!: 54..;, ).iyn~tcr .sL 15 HARKNESS BROS., DB;~o ct~ s1?c~O~~~~-'r,;5.~~p--s~ ~ ,.... :•)l:~CIL ;>Li; H"':'.i CITY D!l!b:CTORY. 1·7?' ~ Kil,inre, D;i.niel l:th, r 1.$0-i- s .t•h st. ']. .Ki\gore1 .iuhn H wk~ ·crn Brunt imp ::-,1). r l.J.1!:1 Br~.kld~;'l:; , "' KILGORE, J W Mgr Bloom & NL""on's Rall. r 16tl! st. ~ nenr Broadway. . . ~ Kilgort- 1 Bettie r li-Hl Brm11l~;1y. Kiliani Phillip painter, r DlG 11\·e •. \. Killk;n:, Agnes wks ;):)4: Bronchray. Ki:roy, AS ~gt E ureka bed ~p ring, bd~ J3e,·ere ho ~e. Kilmore 1 1J H di.: Geo He;'l ~~ coai yd, r ':"'2ij h• ;w..:-. I\. iimor1? 1 ~Ji~ .\for:• Y ';°".?6 ht aw:. KIMBALL & CH.AMP~ Real :Estate and Loe.n Brokers, ~ opp Court Rouse. .. K:n:Jiall, .J F (,;c ~ Ki:nlJail ,X Cbarnpj ~('c P•;t: i:n ai}.:: ~'-' · )),j,::. B~d1 · ..-: tel·~ hote:. ~~::~:~:: ~fi:~r~~:~~~r~!~~~~~i·~~~ ~~·ithr ' ~t . K:nc<\il!, )Ji::s Xt-tti<:' dk:: JR D;wid;n::: .- :21 "; Glc:~ ::l\'t» K ir:g, .Johann:;. !' r. H 4th H. Kin;;, ~r~ )far:!~mt janitor Ii;:;ll school, r 00 2 ;w ~ F. Ki:1g, )!rs ).fornie se:!mStrl"'~ S, bds GlO :1 Sth s.:. l:~g, )f wks ec :"! ~, \\°eli:o.: Si: Co, r l:J!4 ~1 t!! ~~. K:r.1:!, ~l G hunp iightcr1 r S1..:, ).fain :;~. XL'lG, 0 J m<t5tcr mechanic go"t buik;. Ki1~f.-~ antl 1 AG moulder CB fror. , .. ·J,;$1 r t21 G!.!1 ,;t. Kin~l:1.ndl ::\l~ Eh-y:-o!. J r S21 6th st. Kingsb.r.d, Miss J~ephine r S::ll Uth sL Kinney, A E wks )fosot: \Yi5e 1s li,·ery st::ihle, 21 Scott. sr, bd~ K.i~!1~ C::: hotel. . ~ Rinn:iiy, 0$~ar drng elk l'.n ~lab st1 b_ds Scott house. <L HARKNES C:: BROS DRY COOPS ANl:i CARPh"TS. - - - • 1 No. 4C I Broadway, cor. FcuMh &l. ~-~ COt::SCU .. ll! .. t;}'FS ClTY DlRF.CTQRY. J 7tf .. • Kitzing~r, J A tailor, wh \V D Hardin, bds 71-4 hlyn:::rer tit. Khevtmlencher. Pd.er r 807 Gth st. Kla.ger, Fred J tailor, ""ks \V D Hardin, bd! 36 n Jfo.in st. ~ Kli:i.fmnn, Henry lnb, r 10~4 7th st. R Klelbn.t.t, :\I~ Auguio;:ta r 61S !Ith ave. ~- Klein haul!-, H~rmnn foreman brewery, bd! 525 e BrondwuY. S" K line, J~~ph te.;unste.r Gcit:e1i-; brewery SOO Broadway, bds \Vc:!tern :: House, Ilru:irh~<\.}'. Kline, \Vm e~smm: Nonp.'1rcil 1 bds f37 M;·r.ster. Klein, An th{: ny lle:inett wri.iter Vtcsterr: H0UH'l :)0:3 e Bror..dwav. Klein ~ Geo \Ym cignr m11.ki::r ~ apprent.ice:, '~ks empi~ton & I~~mb, ~.: • 30S e 13ro.i.d way. _ Klein, C•;nrad r 308 Broochnr.·. Kicin, Johu J,y~ •lph pt>nsm;ir:, ./.>fl:-< \Ycs:.crn Hcu.::.e 3nS Bmndwav. Kloppenburg, Pder l~dJ1 r 831 e Bro:u.lwa\'. . :Kloppenburg, ?\"id:1-:>h s bri..:kl.1y(>r, r G~3 ~ r:erce H. Kh.1t1.1 Geo fir~11:a1: C :'11 & :3,. P n n:; n'i.~ -!!! ~ .::.< . Klut7.~ J 0..:-<cpl: wk!" C ~\:St P rd h, r l:)}~: .,i;,h ::-:. Knepper, ~frs .\! r '.?O~i s :O:ci :;,~ . Kmgh:, Per:-y C brit:kb.y~r~ :- 1.)rh s:. h.night~ Peter r 20 l.+t.h st. Kni~h t, .fost>ph wk::; G:I':' Gt!: :ne . L'TOTTS, Rev JOSEPH r 5:;,5 \Va~hing-: n at·('. Knott, >fi:;s Lm:y !-it' WS fnr fi5~ E .\!Palmer. r i ';·1s ·;~; :?.\'(' • ob ~rirk, .! .J !ihne ::.hop ';!~J .\fain 5;,. bri.s Ki~l's ho~cl. Kor.h1 .hcoi. merchnnt tailor S0,1 ~bin :H1 r s..'lr::~e. Kfxl wci:;.~ 1 Jane r l':"OO :111.i 1';'0:1 l 71 h ;1,·e. Kocsher, JM barnef>S maker, wks 525 .\bin s~. Kohi, Lemon K yd master Tr:i.n~fer, r 1606 2d r~ve. Kohl~ Georgi.a Ann!"' 1tJ()G 2,j .:·:e . Kohl, L )I yd mnster U P yd 1 r lli06 :"!d an. ;~~~:~:~~;~'~!~~·~::.::~:~:~~;;,::\.~~· ~:.~:~,·~:~·,.~;~:; ~ 0 The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) ~PETER MILLER, :rc~;-~~E:iLS~~i' :::> z::R. ~ l.SO <...Xli..:'.'CIL s:.1: n.- CITY ()llt}:\.1'1..\la·. ;:: Kolb, Adn!;>h '""""'"'' "'"'"' $02 c. 101!> ,:. ~"'- . ~~:~: ~~:::~~'. c~ ;el;,:1~ ~~ 13r~:1~::.y~ Co, r n.;_; e Brt~ <lw;n . "'--~ g Kolb, 1..-:wi::; lSo..'r\'1 1 -l.t~':" Glen an:. • Km1;:.:i:r., A .r wk;:; C 13 .X Q, r 01).5 Cth i:.t. K<:Kmtz. Hu! 1•.•rt r j:JO tith ~•. Krc-t~chn:•~r, t::-::::;;. Ja'.,, r :;;:;i ! Gd1 a,·._,. 2 ~ Krd;~hack: .!~·~pl: \: ik \\"eit- & Ci:~u~e:i , l.)(b Xl'o:n1::\·er's hote:. h.rl!glc:-, .kcnh :,~a1:1~ :cr . 1· '."11 e l3nJ..1.dw;1x, ~ < Krei d!,·r, ~Lu gr rit::~ ;rnoi pro,·i:::i0ns, r i 7L'(! ;,1.:1'1 I ·'." tr: Higb ~t,. ~ ~:;i;,=r. ~- l~;J~~:i\~-~t~~~~ l~i:::::~ry, SOU !komJw~y . ~ ~~~::~~~~·~~~~::~;~1t~<::: ~~:;;, ~;~ :.~1~e·E·•er~, bJ~ St .iCK· L1 ~e. 3 Kn»e, ~I"' Lmmc. wk ' 1;1' h1 "'"C· c ~ ~~~~;~:\1.~: :1~~\·s::~,~:;:~1~~~~i~~;o~I:;:l~~-. g Kl"t", Gc·o 1n-i1""• o·h :"c•npmcil, !"i ' lk'""" ;;; ~ KUE.L & HEITMAN, props St Joe House, G2l Etild 623 .---- Mnin st. ;;.:. PETER MILLER, wlNDOW"~F;,;\P.f,yg,r,p:TUR<:S, ~ lS'.! CQU~ClL Bl.t:Fl-"'S CITY DiR};cTORY · Q ~>::· Lamb, F \\" f~ee Templeton & Lambl r 131 Gr.:1.bam a .... e. : Lamb. FreJ Sr park policemnn Fairmount park, r urn Graham ave. )""I: 1:."lmb: Fre<l Jr (firm Templeton & Ln.mb] r 131 Gr;"tham P.\·e. i- ~nb, ~largnret wks .;.JO \V:l5hingwn a,·e. ~ L::imb1~rt 1 S'1m elk Dick Rickct, .;.l)lj ilroadway. Laumkrie, .fome8 lab1 r '2326 a\"e B. 0 Lands;rom1 Gust "tailor, r a\·e ·Fe Oakhi.nd an~. Z Lane. Mi~ Cast~lla copyist, wh :: E .\la. ~on, bUs :240 Harrison st. ~ L;i.ne ~ .lame~ T lab1 r 2301 :t.ve :\. ~ L.i.ne, J E arpt~n\.cr, r 556 \Y::i.shingrnn :t\'e. s I..ane, ~l;s ~bry Er 14'21 lith <'!.\" € . ~ ~::::: ~~.::~i: ;;:b: :~,~~lG~~:l ~:~~--e­ ~ :::;_-, i.ang:m, James wks U P yGs, r :)1:3 !Jth ::il. Lrn;ist:-om G [!:tee \'ore:ie k Lar.\istrcm) ;t\"C f e Oalda~J :!.\'€ . ~ :~~F~ ~-i;~"j:~~;.:~-~~~;~;,:i::,~~::e~~\:.~:; ._ L:.rn(.!'1:. H C h1b 13.::dnch? h1.neL L~n;; •: \'.jy ~ T!1om;:s c:lr i::~p CH l ~.:.:. F, ; i :01F :)d: :-:;.. ~ L.tu"'lG·MADE. A p prop Metropolitan hotel. 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Larsen, Gerti.I? e:onfoctionc:-y 522 Bror~dwo.y, r 15 n :\lain. l..n.~en, Henr)" wks \V St L & P n.1 h1 r 1813 1 ·-;'tb a\·e. L:?.r.s~n . J lab, r ·t2-e Damo11 st. LAB.SEN, H leather a.n<l linJ.ings, store r;; n lln.in st.. l..a.n-;er., L C painter, shop on 13r_ya::t st, r 145 G ra.bam =-xe. Lnr~en, L P collar t11:lker, wks Clrnmberbin B<O£, r 4.0-4: Damon st. L::i.r.>en, LC u-ks .John Beresheim, r:; e.nci Frar.k st.. Larson, MC porterl wk~ Raymond ,ic Campbell· La.rson, Xels Peter lab: bds Rit.ige st s of Pierce. La.~en, )fary :- 15 n ~I•~in .st. • Larsen, 0 P paintloir1 wks PC Miiler1 r 410 s lst st.. Lnrson,Lcran hh,r ~"tG 0th :<1t. Larsen, Peter shot:::~:-,ker, wb 1.5 n ~fain. r 222 Kn epper st. La.rson 1 Miss Sophie ···ks 5-±3 5th a.t<e. Larkin, SC RR cnntn1ctor, r 829 6th &\'e. Larsen, Thoma!: wks ,_V St L & P rd h, bds 181:.) 17th 1::xe. La.rson 1 \Vm lah, r 1.~l l "2rh st. Larson, \Vm wh KC & St Joe r<l h, r 815 lSth &«e. L~h, A lnb, r 11;'02 Tos:.evin st. La.sh, Ardilla bd~ i ·a12 Tostc\.·in st. Lash, Miss Dilly wks cor Green and 2d Hs. Lash, J A team~ter ~ r 1710 Tostc\·in st. Lounsberry, 'Vm l:l.b. bds 609 ~!ill st. Laubach1 J J elk Schnider & Beck, bds KiePs hotel. Launsbury, 'Mrs Maraa.ret r 1003 a,·e D. Launsb~ry, Snmuel !~ : 100:3 axe D. Ls:1be~beimer, F C :nason, bds 715 Mi!l .st. t'l ;.< (:> ('ti r ,... ~ § PCGSNEWS The Board of Directors recently met to discuss the business of the society. It had come to our attention that the lease for our rental space will be expiring in July. In view of this, Richard Beck, President, appointed a. committee consisting of Gene Young, Doloris Mauer, Marsha Pilger, and himself to meet and construct a new lease which would then be presented to Max and Cindy Jones who occupy the space. The lease was prepared and a meeting was called to discuss the terms. The lease was agreed upon and will be signed and returned. The term of the new lease will be for one year at $2100 a month. The board discussed the issue and accepted the decision. The board also determined a new Hot Water Heater needed to be installed and was able to purchase one at a discount price. Vernon Snipes has agreed to install it. Cindy Jones further indicated that the hall needed to be painted. She agreed to hire this done but wanted to know if the society might be able to get the paint donated. We offered to investigate this issue. A discussion was held regarding Programs for the year and suggestions were submitted. If there is anyone who knows of an interesting person we might invite to speak at our meetings, they are asked to con tact the board. Volunteers a re always welcome to help with various projects around the library. If you have any free time and wish to help, please let Nancy Cozad know. ·CLASSES BEGIN The PCGS will begin another series of genealogical classes beginning in March and continuing for the next year. Cost of indiVidual sessions is $7.00 and the entire study will be offered for a total of $75. The first two-hour class was held on March 8th at 7 :00 at the Frontier Heritage Library and addressed "Migration Trails and Land Records." Topic for the April session is: "Organization is the Key to Success!" If you are interested in a schedule of events, or wish to attend any of the classes, please contact us. HA VE YOU VISITED THE FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY RECENTLY? WE HAVE A LOT OF NEW MATERIAL! Students of Mount Loretto ·Continued: Others who attended through the years but date of enrollment unknown: Mary O'Connell Cadell Mrs. J erome Mundt SR Mildred Ann Zaber SR M Killian Clinton RSM SR M Anne Johnson, RSM SR M Mehring SR M Anella Hager RSM SR M Owen Pilla ert RSM Sr. A. Marie McKinnon RSM SR M Casimir Loba to RSM SR M Justina Schatz RSM SR M Adelina Gallegos RSM SR M Benita O'Connor SR DeLe Salle Ta pko RSM SR Marjorie Hart RSM SR Jeanita Richter RSM SR Cecilia Zaver RSM SR Lila RSM SR M Pa tricia Maloney RSM Naomi Kennedy SR Michelanne Kasper RSM Margaret Grant (Close) Lenore Kay Peterson 17 Ancestor Certificates Continue to be offered by the society. For just $10.00 you could add a beautiful Ancestor Certificate to your files! They are awarded in three categories beginning in 1870 and continuing to 1905. All you need to do is complete the form; submit it with your proof of residency and return it to the society. Once approved, we will forward your certificate honoring your ancestor. Apply today! Just a Reminder ... The PCGS is a 501 C-3 Nonprofit organization. If you wish to make donations to our society, THEY ARE TAX gifts of books! 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' ' ,, _-;;, _,, J ff, I ' ~. d /' f ' / : ,<" f. ';/.f · f ir1111'7 1tJ r.: .• f ( ' (I ./. w c N :!O ] JI'/" From the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Illustrated Atlas - 1902 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/99d93e5395db4f5aad4f634cb9db40b1.pdf 970318512ce338ec4d01afaec9e9c880 PDF Text Text SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Working to Preserve our County's History Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) was founded in 1992 and became a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society in 1993. Its main purpose is to aid individuals who wish to begin, develop, and improve their genealogical pursuits and endeavors. This is accomplished through literary and educational means including lectures, discussions, workshops, classes, and by providing genealogical source materials. · Additionally the society strives to create and foster an interest in genealogy by the general public, gather and preserve genealogical and historical data, particularly with respect to ancestors, founders, and early settlers of Pottawattamie County~ and to aid individuals in their research and in compiling their family history. Frontier Heritage Library The PCGS owns and operates the Frontier Heritage Library, located at 622 South Fourth Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, or by special appointment. Our collections include hundreds of books and periodicals. We also own all the old County court books, including the death records, marriages, wills, probates, naturalization records, etc. The majority of the county books have been indexed by the society's volunteers and offer easier convenience in searching for information on your heritage. Our collections also include all the City Directories from 1877-1974 and all the Federal and STATE censuses of our county. The holdings of the Frontier Heritage Library continually expand and new resources are added each year. When visiting our facility, please remember, we have a vast collection of "out of state" material as well as county information, and our Kentucky and Irish sections are quite extensive. We invite you to visit us soon! Connected to the Web The PCGS owns and operates an extensive Web Site containing a vast amount of information on our county and many of the indexes to our collections. You may reach us at http://www.rootsweb.com/-iapottaw (or) contact the society directly by using the following email address: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com or just give us a call at (712-325-9368). Gifts and Donations The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization and all gifts and cash donations are tax-deductible. In addition to gifts, we offer individuals an opportunity to share their personal libraries with other genealogists across the world by placing their collections in our library on an "indefinite loan" status whereby the donor retains ownership and may retrieve the material at any time. Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society P. 0. Box 394 Council Bluffs~ Iowa 51502-0394 I I t I I Vol 10. No. 2 POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO Box 394, Co. Bluffs, Iowa, 51502 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Beck, President Marsha Pilger, Past President Gene Young, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Doloris Mauer, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Mary Lou Burke (3) Kelly Gerhardt (2) Marcella Steffenson (1) Research: Barb Christie; Ginny Able; Joan Weis; Marcella Steffenson; Doloris Mauer; Ann Ryan; Marge Negethon SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: pcgs@pcgs.ombcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE # 712-325-9368 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY: 622 South 4th St., Co. Bluffs, Iowa Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except July and December Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes four quarterly publication of the Frontier Cbronide Historical magazine. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact tbe Sodety for appJications. 2. 4. The History of Pottawattamie County Edited by: Marsha Pilger Table of Contents: Vol. 10, No. 2 April - June 2004 Respected Community Leader Murdered Dr. Albert B. McKune Uncle Sam's Land Office in the Bluffs 5. Legal Terms in Land Records 6. Events in Our County: The Flood of 1952 7. People of our County 10. Legacy Lives On Frank H. Keys 11. Kanesville Revisited .... Gables Rest Home 12. For Your Information 13. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (Cont'd) 17. PCGS News Events In Our County Respected Community Leader Murdered (by Marsha Pilger) The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil newspaper of September 25, 1888, portrays the shocking events surrounding the death of Dr. Albert B. McKune who was shot and instantly killed the evening prior. The accused murderer was long time rival, Dr. Eben D. Cross. The victim was just barely forty five years of age when his life ended. Dr. McKune was born August 18, 1837, in Harmony Township, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. His parents were Hezekiah and Elizabeth (Lewis) McKune. As a young adult, Albert attended Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, graduating from there in 1867. Shortly thereafter he traveled to Sidney, Iowa, where he engaged in his profession for a brief time before removing to Council Bluffs in 1869. He was married twice. First on 1 October 1859 in DuPage County, Illinois, to Eliza Jane Brown and second on July 17, 1871, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Ella M. Oblinger, the daughter of H. P. Oblinger. The tragic event occurred as Mr. McKune was leaving the wholesale drug store of Harle, McKune and Company after a busy day of helping to reorganize the firms inventory. According to an article in the Daily Nonpareil of September 25th, Dr. McKune had "started for supper, going down Pearl street to First avenue" when he encountered Dr. Cross. The shooting took place in front of Mr. Howe's residence and it is said "Mr. B. M. Seargent, employed at the store of J. M. Phillips, was about the first to reach the scene after the fatal shot had been fired." Mr. Seargent explained he asked Cross "what in the name of God he had done" and Cross replied, Vfhis damn scoundrel assaulted me and I had to shoot him in self-defense." An eyewitness to the scene, Mr. W. J. Farwell, claimed he "noticed the two men on the sidewalk near the coal yard engaged in scuffling and fighting. He thought they were clinched for over a minute and then, he said, they quit for a second or two when they went at it again. A few seconds later he heard the shot and saw one of the men fall." Frank Scanlan, then a boy of about thirteen years, later testified in front of the coroner's jury that he too had witnessed "Dr. McKune as he struck Dr. Cross on the back of the head, and McKune chocking Cross." According to an interview conducted shortly after Dr. Cross was incarcerated at the county jail the reporter stated he "found him (Dr. Cross) sitting in his cell, suffering considerably from the effects of the shot through his hand and also from the bruise on the bridge of his nose, a lump on the side of the head and a wound on the back of the head." In reply to the question as to what brought about the trouble, "the doctor replied that he had shot in self defense." He said "he had stopped at the crossing at the coal yard to allow a lady to pass by, and that while standing there he received a terrible blow on the back of the head, which knocked him down. Regaining his feet, he saw Dr. McKune, who, he saw 2 Dr. McKune, who, he claims, took him by the throat and choked him, pushing him against the coal yard fence. While thus forced down and blinded by the blows he claims to have drawn his revolver and fired, not knowing where. In a second or two Dr. McKune fell to the sidewalk. Finding that he had shot himself through the hand he proceeded to his house, a few rods distant, to dress his wounds." Shortly after the body of the murdered victim was conveyed to his residence, Coroner Faul was summoned and proceeded to empanel a jury composed of Messrs. B. S. Terwilliger, E. F. Philbrook and C. A. Bebee. Ors Macrae, Pinney and Cook made an examination of the body and found that the ball, a 38-calibre, had entered the center of the breast, opposite the fourth rib, and taking a backward course, passed through the right lung, lodging under the right shoulder, from which point the ball was extracted. After examination of the witnesses and evidence, the coroner's jury rendered the following verdict: "The jurors upon their oath do say that said Dr. A. B. McKune came to his death on the evening of September 24, 1883, from a gunshot wound, and wound being inflicted by a shot from a revolver in the hands of Dr. E. D. Cross, and the jury further finds that said shot was fired with felonious intent." In view of this decision, the case was bound over for trial. It was later determined that the motive for the murder stemmed from a long time feud between the accused and the deceased. It appears Dr. C Events In Our County Cross considered Dr. McKune to be an incompetent professional when three years preceding the event, Dr. Cross had been called to the medical assistance of Delia Nicholson. Delia, a common prostitute, claimed she was dying from an attempted abortion and the medication which created her illness was given to her by Dr. McKune. Although the prostitute recovered and her "serious sickness" and was regarded by those who knew her as the effects of a drunken spree, bordering on the delirium tremens, Dr. Cross is said to have begun to "build himself up by attempting to injure the reputation of others, and the case against Dr. McKune, which Cross succeeded in getting before the grand jury, never came to trial, as no evidence against the accused could be secured and he was honorably acquitted." The damage done, it is said that "Dr. McKune refrained from having anything whatever to do with Dr. Cross, and always shunned him because he considered him unworthy of his notice or attention." The Cross/McKune trial was eventually changed to Mills County where it was thought a more impartial jury could be found. After the case was heard Cross was found GUILTY and then on appeal it went back to court and in the end Dr. Cross was acquitted. On Sept 26, 1883, the last sad rites for Dr. McKune were read and he was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs, Iowa. His probate was located in Pottawattamie Co. however, no heirs were noted. The administrators for the estate which consisted of a "medical library and surgical instruments" were shown as "Widow, Elizabeth McKune and Lorena Thayer." * * * * * * ** A brief search of the internet disclosed the following regarding Dr. McKune's heritage: Joseph McKune, b. 1762 Goshen, Orange County, New York and died 25 May 1850 in Harmony, Susquehanna, PA. He married Anna Gillet who was born Nov. 1825 in Harmony, PA. They had the following children all born in Mamakating, Sullivan Co., New York: 1. Joshua (b. 1789; d. 29 Aug 1841 Harmony, Susquehanna, PA.) 2 . Joseph Jr. (b. 16 June 1792; d. 25 Aug 1861 in Oakland, Susquehanna, PA) 3. Esther (b. 3 June 1793; d. 19 Sep 1883 in Topeka, KS) 4. Charles (b. abt 1797) 5. William (b. abt 1798) 6. Mary Elizabeth (b. 3 Sept 1799; d 30 Oct 1864) 7. HEZEKIAH (b. 1 Sept 1801 in Mamakating, NY; d. 7 Feb 1878) 8. John W. (b. 13 Sept 1803; d. 7 Feb 1878) 9. Nancy Agnes (b. 3 June 1805; d. 10 Sept 1880 WI) 3 10. Silas Fowler (b. 1808; d. 15 Mar 1855 Lanesboro, PA. Hezekiah married Elizabeth Lewis, the daughter of Nathaniel and Sara (Cole) Lewis, on 6 Jan 1831, in Harmony, PA. She was born 13 Nov 1811 in Great Bend, Susquehanna Co., PA and died 17 Feb 1899 in Osceola, Polk Co., Wisconsin. They had the following children all born in Harmony: 1. Edward (b. 15 Aug 1832; d. 8 Oct 1842 in Perryville, KY) 2. Lurena (b. 18 Oct 1835 3 . ALBERT B. (b. 18 Aug 1837; d. 24 Sept 1883 Co Bluffs, Iowa) 4. Harrison W. (b. 16 Aug 1841; died after Mar 1864 in Andersonville Prison in Georgia) * * * * * * * * It is known that Albert and his brothers served in the Civil War. Albert was the only one to survive. He has a Civil War marker on his grave in Fairview Cemetery. During the research for this article it was discovered that Albert had no children by either of his wives. * * * * * * * * * Barbara Christie, who did much of the research for this article, found Albert McKune, age 33, listed on the 1870 Federal Census of Fremont County, Iowa, in the town of Sidney, and in 1871 located both he and his wife as Events In Our County ·REGISTER OF PH'Y'SICIANS .,.AND ··•.IDWIVES, . .. "'"'• . NA"E The· Si(M\im> QI' l"'~l1 W """l"'""" RE&ll>SNU!S, , .A.NU r.. 0.. AJ:>lllW!!S· I.· , Gt"'21\tl't"t'te...tNl).ittnci\1 ... ~ Ar $~ . ,<' · ' · 'I . . , ·. , , . , , , Jl'L~-e. · / members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Council Bluffs. She also discovered he was in the retail drug business for many years in CB and associated with the firm of Harle, McKune & Company. The 1880 City Directory shows the business located at "Main - 5th Streets and Broadway." Albert B. McKune was shown residing on Court Street. It appears the wholesale business became so successful that Dr. McKune quit his active medical practice to devote more time to the firm and after his death in 1883, Samuel Haas purchased Dr. McKune's share. Uncle Sam's land Office in the Bluffs From various sources we learn that the public lands in Pottawattamie County were surveyed during the years 1851 and 1852. Early in the spring of 1853 a land office was established in a log house with Joseph H. D. Street as the first register and Dr. S. M. Ballard as receiver. The first public sale of lands occurred in this office June 6 and 7 of 1853, at which 1,300 acres of land were disposed of at $1.25 per acre. The first entry of land was made by Joseph D. Lane, the second by Joseph Busha and the third by Mrs. Maria Mynster, mother of Attorney William a. Mynster. Mrs. Mynster's claim included the watering place first known as Hart's Springs and to which the name of Mynster Springs has since become attached. During the year 1853 the receiver was required to make his deposits of gold and silver, which were the only kinds of money acceptable at the land office, at Dubuque, and the long trip across the state was a hazardous one and occupied about three weeks. Later St. Louis was designated as the place of deposit, and thereafter for several years, the gold and silver collected by the receiver was transported on the Missouri river steamers. In June, 1858, Enos Lowe became receiver at the Kanesville office and Lysander W. Babbitt register. During the early part of the winter of 1854-55 the land office was closed but it was reopened for the entry of lands on February 5, 1855 and continued open for that purpose until May 31, 1856, when it was closed on order from the department of the interior. On February 23, 1858, it was again opened for the entry and sale of government land by James Pollard as register and A. H, Palmer, as receiver. There was a great crowd of land buyers in attendance for several months and the hotels of the town were thronged. After the opening and up to August 14, 709,859 acres had been located with land warrants and 20,000 acres entered and paid for with cash. Under the operation of this system nearly all public fands in southwestern Iowa were in the course of a few years disposed of or granted to the railroads 4 Events In Our County so that when the homestead law of 1862 was passed only a small amount was left for settlement. In June of that year James Pollard resigned the office of register and Lewis S. Hill was appointed in his place. The leading land agency firms engaged at this time were Henn, Williams, Hooten & Co., Cassidy & Test, Baldwin & Dodge, Sam Perrin, Loudin Mullin, A Cockran, Officer and Pusey and Horace Everest. Legal Terms you might encounter in Land Records Accession - Adding on. In civil law, the right to all that one's property produces, not jus the property itself. Adminstrator - A person appointed by the court to settle the estate of someone who died intestate Alodium - Land owned independently without rent or other obligation to another Appurtenances - Easements, rights of way, or agreements attached to land Copyhold - A tenancy at will that was recorded in a manorial court ownership roll. The lord of the manor maintained the list. Copyholds were not, strictly speaking, inheritable, but were customarily so. The land reverted to the landowner who would then "admit" the heir to the lands of the decedent. Deed of Trust - A transfer of property to someone to be held in trust for another. Deforec - To forcibly withhold property from its rightful owner Escheat - Land ownership reverting to the Crow, government, or estate owner because of a lack of heirs Esse - In existence Et al - "and others" Et ux - "and wife" Fee simple - Ownership of land that can be inherited by any heirs Fee Tail - Ownership of land restricted to a specified class of heirs, generally direct descendants Fem Covert - a married woman Headright - A Virginia (also South Carolina and Georgia) system of land patents, prevalent in the 160Q's in which immigrants, including minor children, were entitled to 50 acres of land apiece. A Headright could be sold or assigned to others. Indenture - A written agreement. Joint tenancy - ownership by two or more people, with rights of survivorship. Jointure - Property given to a prospective wife, to be enjoyed by her at her husband's death. Differs from dower in the way in which her future is protected. Patent - Transfer of title from the government to the first titleholder of a piece of property. Quitclaim, Deed - A common type of deed in which the seller relinquishes claim to whatever rights were held on the property, but does not guarantee that the property is actually free of claims by others Quitrent - A rent paid in lieu of required services - (similar to a real estate tax Replevin -An action for recovery of property that has been illegally withheld from the rightful owner, plus damages for its detention. This is generally not an action to recover the value of the withheld property, but the actual property itself. Straw Deed, Strawman Deed - Two deeds filed in succession, the first from part A to party B, and second from B back to A. This was used to sidestep legal restrictions of sales between spouses or joint owners, or to incorporate a new survey description. Tenancy by theentirety - A form of joint tenancy held by husband and wife. Title automatically transfers to the survivor upon the death of one party. Neigher party can sell or divide the property without the consent of the other. Tenancy in Common - Title held by two or more people where each person can sell their interest without the consent of the other owners. There are no rights of survivorship. Warrant - A governmental order authorizing some action. A land warrant instructs a state to issue land to someone. Warranty Deed - A deed in which the seller warrants having a valid title and that the property is clear of any liens. Waste Land - Land that has not been claimes, or which has escheated. 5 The Historic Events Of the Flood of 1952 Everything had to stack up just perfectly to create one of nature's greatest disasters in the Missouri River flood of 1952. The snows in the north had to come EARLY, stay LATE, and be HUGE, while the temperatures had to be COLD and the winds STRONG and, -- spring had to come EARLY and stay HOT for days. Well, -- it did, and when all this combined, the Mighty Missouri was on a rampage! It began in north where snow packed landscapes, some measuring as deep as twenty one inches, quickly began to melt. Impaired by ice caped ground under the heavy layers of snow, the massive water concentration was unable to gradually seep into the ground and ran off to seek its natural flow into the local creeks and rivers. With no substantial dams to impede its path, the water began to build at a very rapid pace. Army Engineers barely paused to shift gears as they went from Phase One to round-the-clock, all-au t Phase Three alert and all along the Missouri River basin people began to shutter. Every prediction was that this would be the worst flood in history. Before Bismarck, North Dakota, the Weather Bureau predicted an Omaha flood stage of 26 feet, 1. 4 feet over the 1881 crest. When the crest hit Bismarck, the reading was boosted to 28 Events in our County . The RoOil o1 •5, Come the -Harder We'll Fight-That Was the Spirit · 6 Events in our County feet. By the time it made Mobridge the prediction went up to 30 feet, ---- and still the river rolled. Before the crest would reach the Omaha and Council Bluffs area the experts again revised their predictions and were now stating it would rise as high as 31.5 feet. The communities braced themselves and sped forth with all their energy to help stave off the impending disaster. The west and south ends of Council Bluffs were quickly evacuated as neighbors and friends helped move valuables to higher ground and provide shelter for the displaced families. Every able bodied man and many women immediately flocked to the dikes to help fill sand bags or provide the much needed food to the exhausted individuals struggling to ward off the rivers furry. They worked around the clock while keeping a watchful eye on the rising water. Water that poured over lowlands from bluff to bluff above Omaha and Council Bluffs and stretched up to 14 miles in width had to pass through a funnel a scant quarter-mile wide where the old Ak-SarBen Bridge crossed the river. The tremendous pressure of this narrow waterway against the dikes that protected Omaha and Council Bluffs is what caused anxious minutes, hours and days in the two cities. There was no time for sleep. Working under floodlights, headlights, flashlights, and portable carbide lamps, men and trucks continued to reinforce the levee around the city. And when the crest finally passed through the narrow gap on April 17th, 1952, reaching the expected level of 31 feet, the city stood suspended in anticipation. Would the levee hold? The old Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge shuttered as the tremendous force of the Missouri pressed against it and continued on down river. As the water rose and finally began to recede, anxious officials began to relax, but continued to hold their breath for several more days. The levee held and the two cities escaped the worst of the danger, but downstream other communities began to brace themselves for the oncoming force of the mighty flood waters. Community after community fell victim to its furry. Bellevue, Pacific Junction, Nebraska City, Hamburg, Iowa, and many other towns witnessed the devastation as flood waters ravaged their areas before moving on. By the time summer finally arrived, the great flood of 1952 had left in its path Billions of dollars in damages and numerous persons homeless. President Truman visited the area and was stunned by the tremendous force of the river and proclaimed the entire Missouri River Basin a total disaster opening the way for thousands of federal dollars to help rebuild the ravaged communities. Now, fifty-plus years later we can only reflect on the struggle of those dedicated individuals who gave their time and talents to help preserve our town, and say a silent prayer that our modem society has now put in place numerous safe guards to help defray disasters of this nature. Numerous dams on the upper Missouri and, its tributaries, have finally tamed the wandering river. 7 &zr ..... ~Watw tliat --0-._.. laJ>da from bNtt "' lDtt ....... o.w.. ... o..-il Blllffa and~ .. "' u .................. to ... through. ~ fllnDll. -t ............ ~ tM ~ - th rhw. 'lh tr_.._ ~of~--~...-.---­ th&t pro-..t Omaba and c:o..dl Blufb • wht ....... a....io. ~~and flt18 ll> ~two..... , People of Our County Peter Rief was born in Germany, February 2, 1845, a son of Sievert and Wiebke (Schrum) Rief. The father was born at Erfde, Schleswig, which was also the birthplace of our subject, and the mother's birth occurred in Moholz, Schleswig. Twenty years a resident of the fatherland, Peter Rief then came to the new world, landing at Quebec, Canada, in the spring of 1864. He afterward went to Chicago, Illinois, and the same summer located at Valparaiso, Indiana, where during the summer he worked at the shoemaker's trade, which he had learned prior to leaving his native land. In the fall he returned to Chicago where he remained for about one year, and during that time he saw the body of Abraham Lincoln, the martyred president. Leaving Chicago for St. Louis, Missouri, he spent two weeks in that city and then started for Omaha, Nebraska, making most of the trip by boat. He arrived at his destination in the fall of 1865 and helped construct the first three railroad bridges across the Little and Big Papio and Elkhorn Rivers. The spring of 1866 witnessed the arrival of Mr. Rief in Pottawattamie County and he located in Boomer Township, where he purchased a small tract of land. In 1867 he sold this to his brother and bought forty acres in Hazel Dell Township, to which he afterward added forty acres more. Some of this land had been previously settled by the Mormons, but most of it was still uncultivated and unimproved. In 1885 he traded this property for a stock of boots and shoes in Council Bluffs and for five years conducted that business, after which he sold out and removed to Lake Manawa, where he was still residing in 1907. During his time in the county he served six years as justice of the peace and for a year he was postmaster of Manawa. He also served as a town treasurer and almost fourteen years as a school director. On the 12 of May 1867, Mr. Rief was married to Miss Anna C. Thiesen, a daughter of Peter Thiesen, of Holstein, Germany. To this union the following children were born: Rosa (wife of George Boyles), Matilda, (wife of William Schoening), Josephine (wife of Isaac Minnick), Perter Sievert, and Minnie who died at the age of twenty-three. Alexander Clifford Brown was born at Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, on the 12th of July 1873. His parents were Alexander C. and Hannah (Roberts) Brown, the former a merchant and veteran of the Civil war. Alexander acquired his early education in the public schools of his native town and afterward attended Parsons College at Fairfield, Iowa. He prepared for his profession as a student in the Still College of Osteopathy, of which he is a graduate. He also took a course at Kirksville, Missouri, in 1900, and post-graduate work in various medical colleges. He came to Council Bluffs in 1901 and successfully engaged in the practice of his chosen profession. He was a member of various social organizations and attended the First Presbyterian Church. 8 J. P. Allensworth arrived in Pottawattamie County in about 1881 and settled in Silver Creek Township. His birth occurred in Jefferson County, Ohio, November 12, 1835, his parents being John and Lydia (Bartholomew) Allensworth. Our subject was reared in Ohio and in his youth attended the public schools. He remained at home on the family farm until the age of twenty-one. On the 26th of February 1860, in Ohio, Mr. Allensworth was married to Melinda Sowers, who was born in Morgan County, Ohio, December 20, 1841. She was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Thrush) Sowers. Unto them were born: Aletha (married to J. P. Boileau ), George C. (married Cora Tipton), William A. (married Lunetta Mcintyre), and Edith (wife of John Killins). Mr. Allensworth served 100 days in the Civil War being a soldier of Company K, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. James Hunter, a native of Scotland was born March 24, 1864, to parents Lawrence and Elizabeth (McEwen) Hunter, and immigrated to the new world in 1874. His family located in Neola, Iowa, where in later years Mr. Hunter associated himself with the banking industry. He served as bookkeeper and assistant cashier for the Bank of Neola and in 1892 became one of the organizers of the German American Bank. In connection with T. G. Turner, Mr. Hunter also organized a bank at Bently, Iowa, in 1906, and served as its Vice President. He People of Our County eventually relocated to Minden, Iowa, where he erected a good bank building and also a pleasant residence. On the 24th of July, 1899, Mr. Hunter was married to Miss Jennie E. Alver, who was born in England but educated in the Council Bluffs High School and for six years was a teacher in the public schools at Neola. Four children were born to this union: Helen, Jean, Leta and Harold. G. D. Mcclaskey was a partner in the Avoca Printing Company, publishers of the Avoca Tribune. He was a native of Illinois having been born in Plainfield, Will County, on November 23, 1877. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McClaskey. He arrived in Avoca, Iowa, from the state of Nebraska, on July 1, 1907. While in the latter state he entered upon an apprenticeship to the printer's trade in the office of the Papillion Times which date was the 14th of May, 1894. From here his career was straight forward and while still in his teens he held a position in one of the big printing establishments in Omaha, Nebraska, and spent one year on the Auburn (Nebraska) Post. After a few years he became part owner and manager of the Papillion Times in the office of which he served his apprenticeship. Throughout his career he filled many positions with various printing establishments and finally arrived in Avoca where he formed the Avoca Printing Company and eventually purchased the Avoca Printing plant and business in 1907. Esty P. Woodring was born in Laketon, Wabash County, Indiana, on December 22, 1869. He received his early education in the public schools of his native county, supplementing these advantages by a term at the State Normal at Terre Haute, Indiana. In April 1894, Mr. Woodring removed to Ottumwa, Iowa, where he entered the undertaking business with his brother-in-law. He . subsequently removed to Des Moines, Iowa, where he remained for the next five years. Desirous of enlarging his business opportunities, he removed to Boone, Iowa, where he conducted an undertaking and furniture business until August of 1900, which is the time he removed to Council Bluffs and entered the employ of Charles Lunkley, the well known undertaker. Upon the death of Mr. Lunkley, in 1905, Mr. Woodring succeeded to the business which he maintained for many years. On December 16, 1906, Mr. Woodring was married, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Lillian Jackson, a daughter of George W. Jackson. Captain Louis Eugene Renard, a French chef and cuisine cook, was born in Paris, France, January 12, 1850. His father was Bernard Renard, who died in Paris at the age of eighty-six years, after spending nearly a quarter of a century as an inspector of government military prisons. His mother was Mary Delphin, also a native of France. Captain Renard spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his native land and in 1872 came to America, settling first in New York City, where he 9 was head chef in the Brunswick Hotel for seven years. In 1888, after working in various other hotels, he removed to Omaha, Nebraska, where he engaged in the restaurant business and on selling out he came to Council Bluffs and opened a high class private boarding house, conducting business in several localities in the city, including six years in the Grand Hotel Annex. Our subject was united in marriage to Miss Mary captolia Hoy, at Grand Island, Nebraska, on December 17, 1891. She was born in Parkersburg, Virginia, in 1870, and was the daughter of Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Hoy. One daughter, Ida, was born to this couple in 1893, but lived for only a few weeks. Otto Ronna Was born in Lincoln Township of Pott. County, Iowa on the 19th of December, 1874. He is the oldest of four survivmg members of the family of five children whose parents were Jurgen F. and Catharina (Dierks) Ronna. After attending public schools he continued his education at Valparaiso (Indiana) Business College, and returned to Walnut, Iowa, where he had made his home since the age of five years. He became associated with the Gennan Saving Bank of Walnut and eventually, in partnership with his father, purchased its derivative, the German Bank of Walnut, in 1901. The year preceding, on April 4, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mabel Bruce, the daughter of 0. M. Bruce. They were blessed with a daughter, Maxine. People of our County Legacy Lives On I am certain when Frank H. Keys prepared for the final event in his life he never imagined that his legacy would take forty-one years to finally complete. Mr. Keys died on May 18, 1917, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, however although his WILL was approved by the court on May 23, 1917, it would not be settled until 1958. You might be wondering why in the world it took so long? Well, to start with Frank Keys had been born on February 3, 1851, in a time when opportunities for BLACK people were extremely limited. Throughout his lifetime, he amassed an estate worth envy for a person of his race in this timeframe of history. Because he was so blessed, he set forth a portion of his estate in a Trust fund. His WILL stated, "the residuary estate shall be used for the benefit of the colored people in the south and southwest in such way as they (the Trustees) may deem best." Because a large portion of Frank Keys estate was tied up in Mortgages, it would take several years for the estate to mature. Further provisions in Mr. Keys' WILL made reference to the "last surviving annuitant." The last surviving died on November 9, 1951, opening the door for the final settlement of the estate. In 1953, the Trustees still had over $73,000 in the fund, and this was after numerous distributions had already taken place over the years. One of the most difficult tasks in coming to a final solution on the Trust was the encumbrance of a statement In Mr. Keys' WILL which mandated that "no ONE organization would receive more then ten percent." Therefore, when the final hour came to surface, the court and the trustees had three things to consider: (a) first to determine eligibility of the claimants, (b) second to determine the extent of participation, and (c) third the nature of the distributions. Those making a claim for support under the terms of the WILL were: (a) The Mather School of South Carolina (b) Florida Normal & Industrial Memorial College (c) Pinney Woods School in Mississippi (d) Hampton Institute in Virginia (e) The Southern Education Foundation of Georgia (f) Phelps-Stokes Fund of New York (g) The Board of National Missions which supported four entities: Barber-Scotia College; Harbison Junior College; Mary Holmes Junior College; and Boggs Academy. Other institutions and organizations that had received assistance during the decades and were listed in the files were: (a) Tuskegee Institute who actually appeared as a primary beneficiary throughout the proceedings (b) George Washington Carver Foundation, 10 (c) also receiving a great deal of support. (d) St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute The final settlement was decreed in 1960 when the Trust was closed. At that time it was determined that the remaining funds would be distributed as follows: (a) ten percent to Tuskegee Institute; (b) Ten percent to Hampton Institute; (c) five percent to each of the following: Barber Scotia College in NC; Harbison Jr. College in SC; Mary Holmes Jr. College in Mississippi, and Boggs Academy in Georgia; and the remaining funds would be equally divided between (d) St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute; the George Washington Carver Foundation; Florida Normal; Prentiss Normal; Piney Woods; The Mather School, and Phelps-Stokes. Not all of Frank Keys' estate went to charitable institutions. Other devisees under the terms of the WILL were members of his family and he left them life annuities which were distributed on a semi-annual basis. Named as beneficiaries were: brothers -- A. N. Keys, N. A. Keys, Robert L. Keys, S. M. Keys and Charles E. Keys; sisters - Cynthia J. Keys, Olive C. Medaker and Hattie M. Keys of Hillboro, Ohio. So, -- who was Frank H. Keys? 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Prior to this time most people kept their elderly family members in their own homes caring for them as best they could. In some cases, when the individual was completely unruly or extremely dependant and families could not properly see to their needs, the sick and incapable were shipped off to county homes and even insane asylums. The era of so-called "modern medicine" had not developed yet and a great need surfaced for institutions wherein those afflicted with debilitating health conditions could receive proper care and attention. Thus, came the prelude to what is known today as our "Health Care Homes," or better still, "Rest Homes." Their ~oo~s. were s_ewn in private homes of caring md1VIduals, hke Alta Williams, who sought to meet the needs of this part of our society. Alta, a single parent with a growing family of her own, was struggling to meet the demands of every day living when she was inspired with the idea of taking in needy people to care for and charging a fee for her services. Thus, she implemented this philosophy and gained her first private client, Anna Edwards, from Pacific Junction. After a short while, a few more pati~nts were added_ and before long, Alta was seeking a larger residence. As her home care capabilities became known within the community, her business began to quickly expand and the need for an even larger facility Gables Rest Ho1ne 11 became increasingly acute. So, in 1944, she purchased a large three story building at 400 Franklin Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and officially opened "Gables Rest Home." With the aid of her two daughters, Vesta and Betty, and the services of two Registered Nurses, the fully staffed facility could easily accommodate up to thirty patients. With recommendations from county officials and the local medical profession, Alta's business flourished. In 194 7, 400 Franklin was transferred to yesta's name and Alta opened a second facility m the former Cresh Orphanage Building on Pierce Street. Finding this location to confining, Alta soon moved to Omaha, Nebraska, and established a Rest Home there on South 16th Street. Vesta followed her to Omaha and established her site at about 24th and Capitol Street. After about a year or so, the dual joined hands again and relocated in Council Bluffs on 7th Street and 16th Avenue. They remained here for several years. This latter location consisted of a three story building which could accommodate about forty patients. The dawn of the 1950's brought with it numerous restrictions and regulations regarding health care facilities making it more difficult to operate privately owned Care Centers. Then in the spring of 1952, Gable's Rest Home had to evacuate because of the Missouri River Flood and all its patients were either sent home to stay with family or alternate places had to be found. When the threat subsided, many of the patients did not return for one reason or another. Also by this time, numerous other care facilities had established and the era of predominance had subsided. Feeling the stress of so many years of working with the public, Alta retired and moved to Oregon where another daughter had previously located. Vesta continued to operate the business for a few years and then she too decided to terminate her relationship and th~ home was finally closed in the mid 1950's. During its years in operation Gables Rest Home had served hundred's of people and a great community service had been met. Furthermore, with its development, the foundation had been laid for the future of Home Care Facilities. I 'f i I l For Your Information Council Bluffs Iowa Stake Family History Center &werly RepouiJJe, Director Hours: llM!$day, Wednesday & T"hursday 9:30 a..m •• 2:30 p.m. 7~00 p.m. - 9~30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m •• 2:30 p.m. Closed Ho!idays and first Tue&day Evening of Each Month for Stan Training IGS CONFERENCE The Iowa Genealogical Society is holding its 2004 Annual Fall conference September 30th to October 2°d. It will be held at the Clarion Hotel, 11490 Hickman Road in West Des Moines, just across from the Living History Farms, one block East of I-80. The featured speakers are Cyndi Howells of Cyndi's List and Leland Meitzler of Heritage Creations. The conference theme is "Using the Net on Your Family." For further information contact the IGS office 515-276-0287 . ARE YOU MISSING YOUR CONFEDERATE SOLDIER? Try looking for him on the Missouri USGenWeb page on the Internet. They have a list of POW's who died of Smallpox during the Civil War (and after) and were incarcerated in the Federal Military Prison in Alton County, Illinois. Attorney's listed In the First Pottawattamie County Court Book 1855-1859 Caleb Baldwin D. C. Bloomer L. L. Bowen J.P. Casady S. Clinton Jacob Dawson G. M. Dodge Robert L. Douglass A. C. Ford Charles Grant H. H. Harding George Hepner Richard Humphreys Wm. C. James J.E. Jewett W. H. Kinsman L. M. Kline X. W. Kynett G. B. Lake A. V. Larimer S. M. Luckan M. L. McPherson J. R. Mer ledge D.S. Nye P. P. Parrott D. W. Price W. H. M. Pusey B. Rector S. H. Riddle ? . Sealy J. H. Sherman S. M. Smith Geo. Snyder Frank Street J. D. Test M. Turley R. H. Williams J.M. Woolwritts 12 OBITUARIES I L. -~ ! •ri·ra. M•TY _ 'En>•tie e Rey;old~ 1 . "tn. J.la.n- Emalrl!'·Ot .·. R.P~·12old~. Sl, i .,..ld~w ·l)t 1h~ latf> ~}\~ldon ,,.,. R")'.·- . nold•. d!~. :Frlda..Y msht at the ~m" t>f h~r :ac-n. .. '£\'. t'>.. R~yc~o1n:... :n&o ;.h"t't!11(') :£.' 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October: "Bridging the Gap from America to Europe." Students Welcome. Classes are the SECOND Monday of the month at the Frontier Heritage Library at 7:00. You pay just $7.00 each. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) d PETER Mll.LER, ~~~,ilm *' . . . . i l$l . . ~-- ."'" """'"""'"-- . . . . ~ 1:.,.,.-,.., ~ W .,u.w..,,. Ii~,•~"~ IN. CQ.,... I .. i~ ..,,.11,s ............ ~·,.~·-·~~ilA>.. i:.....~S1<1_..... .. ~ G....,.~ m~~, ~~ ~ .. i. < .-..,.Q~ m.. ~ ...... )i '"1r.% Oil<' w. ·~· "Ii JL;a-.,Jll>i...&~..sr •• i>li~ ........ i:...~~ R £ 010: ~l ""'1 W ),w,, ot, ~*< ~J.-, ~ ~ t:....,..ra .. >1;1o; ca.w.,,.,, l!i<lo. Y'tl<'>f<>.lit.»i·. . !:: t,a~ W>.t"'°""l:a.t.,rm1' •ttA. ~ ... ,.~ ....... ~-i.....,~.,~~~­ !ll t..-llfm °""' · "'"'° l OOl ~ .__ ~ r,,._,., ~ E; r lU '6lh .._ LA.WB.DCB, Jn-1f D ~ U'i' ~ ""· ~ r ... .._Nnlab,r»~"- "' i... .. ...._ x.,. )l \¥;\o ~ :Uy .... tt<..., ~ "-"..,.. -~c :i.i. & S>t 1\ • .,.,,, ;.i. .,..,..1s111 .. ,...,_ i=. ll'. 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L <>per UP Tra:,.f&r, r 1&10 10th st. ~ MoO•uloy, U W ...to.an lll2 Il<""d""Y• r "°' &t<i..,n a,n<l W ... h "'"' Iii )f~le.yt Obe.a te:liu»$~~i .- av~ A.. · !itoC\\uglu~y, H. ~ U:)2 • Pie,.. s.t. ~ McC•ul•y, Jomos lab., r 802 ave fl. !a M~Caol~f •. ?.ti .. )fo11u<> wh Sl9 6th a•e, r QQ< Sih •• t.nd "'"' B.. t} . )lc.C•uley'i Ttv.NUAS er\S'f e.xe.. ha.ndl~ f&ct..oi:~\ r-·'l+l •Ye_ ~ Ml.!Ca 1.1.le y~ Da\:-id~ W r- <>Or ""Mhhtgt® a..v.:e, fil.ttd. B•rri.Mm. a.\.. M•-Gw.t:it~, Q !If P'U.t.er l!'oop&t'lil Qlll<>e, W. lon house. MoCle.Uaod, J&.,.os ,...IJ d~r, 3$t L~n. avQ. l\f.CU..!<><>1', ~ ... ~ R•;irmoo.d & Campbell, • 11.~ e. Pie1ot1 •.I< XcOLINTQCX, J:EllO!CE. ht ag\C n. l. & P, hd$. · 9tn ~- The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) ~PETER Mll.LER, WUillQW ... ~~L~· ~ _ltt . . 0<>11~ ~<:>.TI"~, . i !ii~ WC l"'W.,..> wks ~ b<hc)fl'a W->.le,f., =: t- l!¢0?.t'Ull,G OBACXBJt. 00, Jllbil at. ~ $lld. ~" 1: ~o:iieey, 11$0 l'ee.ri. at. Q ill!l; ~ J:a.._. J.. 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Philllt>s.. b<lO $6 " 11th s,t, M:oK-~. llb.•r ~!\.,., r Sll Scolt ...... · MoKe.azi., w., B bkk~~ L<>•<1lar>d mil.lo,,• :$JY. . °'' .!11.cKe.ndey, ¥a.Y, r lS.U ~h ~••· lltclten<lry, Pi.triek lab., UU S.U. ax.,. Mdtinle;y;, Wm bill elk 'fr~nofe<, ' OOQ 3'l ~t. "' !! ~ HARK.NESS BROS., nl't.,~ •. ~ ~ (.:flttli'Q-r.. m.u"¥P.S c.iTV u11u~(.rl'Q•'l' ~ l9~ R McM.i.clc""' W S. t· 3.1~ l'la~' ~~. ~ M~OAA. Ed Jal>,, bds 700 a.•e D. l!i Xc.Mille.o,_ Goo ..,i.:.s Stewar\"• pl<.g; b:<>.....,,, Wt. l~U Stb. -.e. l4. :McMi:llen, J a10e•. w.ks T••Mi'E><,, " UQO, !bl> a..,_ ~ ){Q)lill<>o, Th..Qtl\ .. r 1 ...00 9-t.h ••e. . ~ M~){_tlla.a~. Wnt a. tmntff.(.,'lt ~ IJ.D.d. butltle11; &hop rear CQ:r-~~ t · 214, s ~t.tl.$IU.a_t,'2:. ~ ,. e.~luUe».,_ J'a:m~ ~og:r C ,t N W, b.1-J.s. 102:0 ~Y.e, D.. :!- ... XllNA.UGllTON, .r-. Supt ~t:y "'°ll.o.oli;, ofB Blo.ome,~ ~ "'°h~ bulld.ina;, r m 7th. n•. 8. M.c.-.N&~h.tr:t . 1_ni"' ""62:3 t~ -.x . = ~foNaowo..., J. H <.iot og~ C B '"" •:<>, l><l• PO!lilte l>OUB<>, ~ l{~ou, J lt ['""' •.<k). ~ lmoil .... tna. ~ t'i! ·i I l l T PCGSNEWS Our sincere congratulations go to Nancy and Martin Cozad for a very successful YARD SALE in May. Through .their efforts, and the wonderful donations from society members, almost $500 was realized. We were able to sell the water heater which we had purchased and found out later that we couldn't use, so this was a real PLUS! We paid $180 for it and they got better then full price out of it at the sale. Since it is very important that we continue to find additional ways to finance our projects it was decided to also offer a raffle on a comforter which was provided by Dolores Mauer. Tickets are on sale at the library and were sold at the recent meeting. If you wish to join in, they can be purchased for $1. 00 each. Our president, Richard Beck, seen to it that the wiring was changed in the building. This will be advantageous when offering our space for lease. America Coming Together has rented the center part of the facility for $565 a month. Part of the rent is to be used to help defray utility expenses, but the balance goes in to the building account. We are glad to have this additional income as the sums received for research by the society have diminished since the introduction of the internet. The Genealogical Classes are progressing. The first few were well attended. Bob Anderson was the instructor for the Class on "Researching Our Nations Libraries" and did a wonderful j0b. Thank you Bob! Amy Plowman will be teaching the class on "Internet Research." Barb Christie, Dolores Mauer and Ann Ryan have been busy extracting indexes from some of the collections in our holdings. They recently com:pleted the "Insane Records" and the first Court Book of our county. These are always difficult because of the old hand writing, but they do a wonderful job of deciphering it. The indexes will be a great asset for researchers. Thanks group for a great job! Joan Weis continues to be a valuable researcher as well as a true asset to the Newspaper collection project. She spends countless hours working for the society and is, and always has been, a real pleasure to have among us. We wish to also thank Cal Peterson for retrieving the papers from the public library and bring them to us. Our special and talented research team deserves a big hand of applause too. They continue to do a tremendous job of helping the public. Hats off to Ginny Able for tackling the tedious job of digging through the county land records. These are not easy but she frequently manages to succeed. Our sincere appreciation is further extended to the staff of the Frontier Heritage Library who faithfully comes in every week to open the library and work on various projects. Without their dedication, we would be unable to continue. And last, but most definitely not LEAST (!) - our humble gratitude to all those who have been, and continue to, extract information for the Obituary Index. and -- to Doris and Dick Green for inputting this data into the computer. WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB YOU ALL DO. And, it sure gets used! Enough, -- Marsha The Value of a Woman If you think you have it bad, look a t it this way: Along the entire northwestern segment of the African continent, women are considered by the natives as of much less value than beasts of burden. The men, who never think of working, regard the women as an instrument of labor which should be utilized to its utmost capacity and then scrapped to be replaced by newer tools. Once beyond work, the woman is abandoned to exist as well as she can on rejected food in the same way as a dog. An Arab traveling along these shores goes courting by visiting the places on the riverside where the women folk do their laundry work. Without uttering a word he selects the girl whom he considers will best suit his purpose. He continues watching her for several days to see how she labors for her new lord, often under father's tent, where he enters and declares his passion in flowery language to the fond parent who begins bargaining and terminates with making a contract. This contract contains the price a t which the girl is to be handed over and an advance must be made. The girl then belongs to her suitor. Lovemaking is then at an end. The girl begins her labors for her new lord, often under the whip. This continues throughout her young life and when she is no longer able to do the hard tasks, she is cast aside for a new and younger bride who also treats her as a slave. ... ll,llllt\• U W'•tt ,._..,.:;"' lUf. From the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Illustrated Atlas - 1902 https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/4b859cd7f8df0abb88bd2d6702c0234d.pdf 3cfdcae0f23afed285ebef0bc3ce6c8a PDF Text Text The TI~ t• -. ~-~ ~~ ~ 11n1111111111~111ir~111~rn~11~1111 n 1 e r ,., · . m~~71 ~35226003325859 ~hronicle v. 1 0 n. 3 .----------, : Vol 1 o, No 3 Qw.Hl.'Rtr OF mE Porr.or,1.rr,u11E CouNTr (IA.) Gu•EALOGtCAl. SaCIEn' !. I July_ Sept 2004 I SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ESTABL.ISHED 1·992 Working to Preserve our County's History Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society (PCGS) was founded in 1992 and became a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society in 1993. Its main purpose is to aid individuals who wish to begin, develop, and improve their genealogical pursuits and endeavors. This is accomplished through literary and educational means including lectures, discussions, workshops, classes, and by providing genealogical source materials. Additionally the society strives to create and foster an interest in genealogy by the general public, gather and preserve genealogical and historical data, particularly with respect to ancestors, founders, and early settlers of Pottawattamie County; and to aid individuals in their research and in compiling their family history. Frontier Heritage Library The PCGS owns and operates the Frontier Heritage Library, located at 622 South Fourth Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, or by special appointment. Our collections include hundreds of books and periodicals. We also own all the old County court books, including the death records, marriages, wills, probates, naturalization records, etc. The majority of the county books have been indexed by the society's volunteers and offer easier convenience in searching for information on your heritage. Our collections also include all the City Directories from 1877-1974 and all the Federal and STATE censuses of our county. The holdings of the Frontier Heritage Library continually expand and new resources are added each year. When visiting our facility, please remember, we have a vast collection of "out of state" material as well as county information, and our Kentucky and Irish sections are quite extensive. We invite you to visit us soon! Connected to the Web The PCGS owns and operates an extensive Web Site containing a vast amount of information on our county and many of the indexes to our collections. You may reach us at http://www.rootsweb.com/-iapottaw (or) contact the society directly by using the following email address: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com or just give us a call at (712-325-9368). Gifts and Donations The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization and all gifts and cash donations are tax-deductible. In addition to gifts, we offer individuals an opportunity to share their personal libraries with other genealogists across the world by placing their collections in our library on an "indefinite loan" status whereby the donor retains ownership and may retrieve the material at any time. Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society P. 0. Box 394 Council Bluffs, Iowa !=; 1 !=;0'2-0~Q4 The Frontier - Chronicle ~ I Vol 10, No 3 QUAKrE~t.r OF mr: forrAvu.rr.uttr CouNTY (IA) Gu.-EAWGtC.<.t. Soctm !. I July - Sept 2004 POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO Box 394, Co. Bluffs, Iowa, 51502 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Beck, President Marsha Pilger, Past President Gene Young, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Doloris Mauer, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Mary Lou Burke (3) Kelly Gerhardt (2) Marcella Steffenson (1) Research: Barb Christie; Ginny Able; Joan Weis; Marcella Steffenson; Doloris Mauer; Ann Ryan; Marge Negethon SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE # 712-325-9368 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY: 622 South 41h St., Co. Bluffs, Iowa Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except July and December Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes four quarterly publication of the Frontier Chronicle Historical magazine. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. 2. 4. 5. 12. 13. 17. The History of Pottawattamie County Edited by: Marsha Pilger Table of Contents: Vol. 10, No. 3 July - September 2004 Max Baumeister People of our County Researching the Stuhr Family Tid- Bits The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (Cont'd) PCGS News HELP! IF you had an ancestor who lived in Pottawattamie County at one time and you would like to see their information preserved, send your article along with photo's (if you wish!) to: Marsha Pilger, 807 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503, and we will try to feature them in the forthcoming issues of the Frontier Chronicle. People of Our County Max Baumeister On August 10th, 2004, Mary Jane Slightam visited the Frontier Heritage Library and left a box full of great treasurers which had originally belonged to the Baumeister family. She stated that "Max and Tosia Baumeister had lived at 126 Park Avenue for 80 years and that for the past 20 years she had resided there." She further noted that "during this time, Art Rogers, a local historian who resided next door to the home, had collected the material which she was now sharing with us." After an intense review of the contents, I became very interested in the family and began to do some research on them. The following article is based on my brief findings, and the collection of artifacts graciously provided by Mary Jane. (PGGS Editor, Marsha Pilger) 2 Max L. Baumeister was, without a doubt, a master violinist and spent his entire life dedicated to the advancement of music. He studied violin for five years at the Royal Bavarian Conservatory in Wurtzburg, Germany, and later became an international concert artist. He studied under the master, Wilhelm Schwedneman, and later became an instructor at the Omaha College of Music and Fine Arts. He was a member of the Omaha symphony orchestra from its founding and throughout his career preformed at various civic occasions one including a concert given before the Royal Bavarian court. His grandfather, Frederick Baumeister, appears to have been the first of the family to arrive in America sometime during the mid1800's. He settled in St. Louis; Missouri, where many of his children and grandchildren were born, including our subject. He first appeared in St. Louis on the 1880 census and stated his age as 60 years which would place his birth about 1820. He stated he was born in Wurtzburg, Germany, and listed on the census with him was a wife, Mina (?) age 60, and a son, Frank, age 19. (Mina's maiden name was listed as "Kno be" on the death record of her son, Max Baumeister). The1889-1890 City Directory of St. Louis indicated Frederick and his family was residing at 2801 Broadway and confirmed his profession was carpentry. No doubt if a further study were made of this family it is likely we may find he and others buried in the local cemeteries near his home and probably further discover the names of all his family members however, I did not take the research further. I did check the 1870 census of St. Louis, hoping to find the names of all of Frederick and Mina's children but Frederick was not listed. Therefore, since Frank was born about 1861 we may conclude he was possibly the last child of Frederick and Mina. It is fact Frederick and Mina had another son, Max Baumeister (Sr.), who was born in Germany on June 22, 1843. This party eventually ended up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and when he died on March 16, 1913, his residence was given as 126 Park Avenue. This was the home of his son who bore the same name. Max Baumeister, Sr., also appeared in St. Louis on the 1880 Federal Census as head of his own household. His age was given as 37 years and his birth place as Prussia. His wife, Antonia, and three of their four children were also listed: Carl (age 8), Oscar (age 6) and MAX (age 3). By the time the 1900 census was recorded Max Sr. was living in Kane township of People of Our County Iowa (Council Bluffs) and only Oscar (age 25) and Fred (age 17) were still at home. There were two additional interesting aspects given on the 1900 census which are worth noting. First; Antonia was 53 years old placing her birth year about 1847. She stated her birth country as Austria. Second; Max declared his immigration year as 1863 which means he was about twenty years of age when he arrived in the U.S. Considering the ages of the children we can estimate that Max married Antonia about 1871 and knowing that the family was in the area of St. Louis, we can determine the marriage record will likely be located in that vicinity. If the record can be uncovered, it is certain the maiden name of Antonia would then be known and perhaps her parents' names would also be listed. Baumeister Brothers Oscar, Frederick, Max and Carl The following information was uncovered regarding the sons of Max and Antonia. They were all born in St. Louis, Missouri. Oscar was born about 1874/5 and married in Council Bluffs, Iowa; on June 2, 1909, to Viola Pearl Hughes. He was listed as living in Council Bluffs when his brother died in 1943. More information would be available on him by following the census records and checking other sources however, he was not my main focus so I did not investigate him further. Frederick, or "Fritz" as he was fondly called, was born about 1883 and by 1943 had moved to Pacific Palisades, California. Carl F. was born October 2, 1873 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Marion-Sims College of Medicine in St. Louis in 1897 and continued his medical studies in Austria. He began his practice in Panama, Iowa, in 1900 and about 1913 decided to relocate to Pottawattamie County settling in Avoca where he continued in his profession for the next forty-one years. He was on the staff of the Jennie Edmundson Hospital for twenty years and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church where he served as Trustee for many years and also as an Elder. 3 Carl was married on April 9, 1905, to Lida Bard Moore of Panama, Iowa. They had one son, Carl F. Jr., who died in 1993. He resided in Chicago, Illinois. Carl F. Jr. had one son, Richard T. Baumeister. No doubt, if one determined to research Dr. Carl F. Baumeister, they would be certain to find a wealth of information tucked within the records of his home town of Avoca. Certainly he and his wife are both buried in this community where their family ties were bound and most assuredly there is a probate file on him there which could shed additional light onto his life but, he was not the focus of my interest so I moved on. MAX BAUMEISTER Max Lucas Baumeister was born July 12, 1877, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the third son of Max and Antonia Baumeister and spent his childhood days growing up in his place of nativity. At the youthful age of seventeen he left his family traveling to Wurzburg, Germany, to study the violin. When his studies were completed he returned to America and devoted his remaining years to his profession. People of Our County For many years he wrote articles for the Tosia studied at the Dale Carnegie Institute Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil wherein he receiving her Diploma from the School of reviewed a variety of topics surrounding his Effective Speaking and Human Relations on May interest in the musical world. He would reveal 24th, 1946. (Her original thesis on "Personality" the astute details relating to all the social events is on file with the Pottawattamie County which captivated the public. Besides Genealogical Society in Council Bluffs.) performing at numerous events throughout the world, as well as within his vicinity, he taught aspiring violinists at his Music Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. Our subject chose as his life's soul mate, Tosia Troy, the daughter of Frederick and Patosia (Blizzard) Troy. She had been born about 1905 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The couple married in 1921 probably in the bride's home state as no marriage record was found in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They made their home at 126 Park Ave. in Council Bluffs, Iowa. ;;p:=a:&::: e::z:x :::zy== I . x~ ye:r::: - 14 I j~~ : it· i - l.ltll,\U hm t~1~ I I ~>tl• 1- ~~ fyl.11pti•di: · . r1- 1 --1 I .//5t11f( ,, ·I:;/. 11.-i.; ,,_,."'!:>''- ! n1&.•fadJ<r: I I ' \ 1 ( I llf;11h-tr/11.t11ht ,. . : . .)1! L~I , I . l '. 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Vi.QJin Solo-(a} PJelu,du to le llel\lg'C (b) R<m!an.ca fro.~ id Cone_."Q WieJUaW1tk.( Mr, Ma.- -t11moiftef Teoor-~" Veru.m. Mr.J.R. G~ Orran Sol_o-Andtmtino in b &.t 1i1·r. J, Jt', Simm' Violin Solo-(a) ~•ndo (b) i;;...,m.os: Song: ) &tc&Ulti from ]occ_lyn Mr. '.M.'-.~ B:au~~ Le"'"' Wio.niaw:tld N•ch-.z· GQd_o.Jd People of our County Charles Alexander was a prominent farmer of Boomer Township. He was born in Philadelphia, PA., on April 2, 1837. His father was Alex. A. Alexander who came to this country from Scotland in 1835. Charles' father first settled in Pennsylvania, where our subject was born, and then moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where Alexander became the first man to build a frame house in that city. He died in 1845 leaving a wife and eight children: Marian, James, Elizabeth, Ann, Alexander, William, Charles (our subject) and Margaret. Charles' mother died on the farm in Jackson County, Iowa, in 1877. Charles inherited forty acres of land when his parents died and three years later sold it. He was already married when he came to Pottawattamie County in 1861. Upon arrival he purchased another farm which was located in Boomer Township and later sold this property in favor of an eight acre site in Section 8. During his years in Boomer Twp. Charles held nearly all the township offices and even served as the County Supervisor for a time. He was an active member of his community and a zealous member of the Mutual Protection Association. His children were: Moyes (b. Feb. 1, 1862; d. Feb 5 1863); Alice (b. Feb 1 1862 and wife of Denver Hough of Crescent); Henry Thomas (b. Nov. 28, 1865; d. Aug 22, 1867); Elizabeth A. (b. Mar 28, 1868 and married to Edward Seabold of Harrison County, Iowa); Charles I. (b. Nov 28, 1870); Nellie May (b. Mar 7, 1873); and William Edward (b. Mar 19, 1879; d. July 9, 1879). Charles did not shirk his duty to his new land when the great Civil War erupted. He enlisted in company A, Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, at Council Bluffs, and was placed under General Steele in Western Kentucky, in the Army of the West. His regiment participated m several fierce battles. At Jenkins' Ferry on the Saline River he was wounded in two places and taken prisoner. He remained in captivity approximately eight months before being paroled at Galveston, Texas. He rejoined his regiment and was present at the capture of the Spanish Fort and was next at the Rio Grande, and about the last of July the regiment was ordered back to New Orleans and on August 10, he was mustered out of service. Archibald Glynn of Silver Creek Township was born in County Carlow, Ireland, on September 20, 1853. He was the son of Walter and Frances (Alger) Glynn and was reared on the farm in his native land. He was educated in the Protestant schools and at the National Catholic School in Ireland. He came to the United States in 1876 arriving first in Philadelphia and them moving on to Mills County, Iowa, where he joined his older brother. About a year later, on August 23, 1877, he married Marcia King the daughter of Lewis and Bessie (West) King, both natives of New York State, and in 1881 they moved to Pottawattamie County and purchased a farm. Four children blessed this union: Frances, Bertha, Lottie and Alfred. 6 James Olds was one of the old soldier farmers of Pottawattamie County, who, after serving his country in the great civil war, settled down to the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. He was born on a farm at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois on January 24, 1841, and was the son of Ransom Olds, who descended from an old American family. James' father, Ransom, was born in Rutland County, Vermont, and married at French Mills village to Florella McMillen, the daughter of Arthur McMillen. He served in the war of 1812 and helped to bum the fleet of vessels at French Mills village to prevent the British from capturing them. Ransom removed to La Porte County, Indiana, some time after 1848 and then to Elgin where he took up Government land. He eventually removed to Kankakee County, Illinois, where he died. Stepping back one more generation, we find George Olds, the father of Ransom and grandfather of our subject James. George was a farmer in Rutland County, Vermont. He married Mary Ormsby and together they had thirteen children. It is reported that the greatgrandfather of James Olds "was a seaman and during the reign of King George of England captured a celebrated Scottish pirate, and in an encounter with broadswords killed and beheaded him, and gained a large reward." He was reported to have been a man of fearless courage and this trait of character is said to have descended in the family for generations. He was a native of England and the first to come to the new world. People of our County Returning to our subject, James Olds, we learn that during the great civil war he enlisted in Company B, Fortysecond Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years and ten days. He was wounded in the battle at Chickamaugua and mustered out at Lexington, Kentucky, on September 10, 1864. Shortly after the war, Jam es united in marriage to Emily Burns, the daughter of James H. and Charlotte (Force) Burns. She had been born October 17, 1849, in Momence, Kankakee County, Illinois, which was the same place where the couple married. They began their married life in Kankakee County but in 1871 decided to move to Fillmore County, Nebraska. After three years they left this place moving thence to Lincoln Township in Pott. County, Iowa. It was here they raised their family of six children: Amasa, Nettie, Willie, Frank, Emma and Lovina. August Bostedt was born in Barmstedt, Germany, July 8, 1859, a son of J. Bostedt, who was a well-to-do farmer of that place, and Mary (Morris) Bostedt. August was one of fourteen children born to the parents. At the age of twenty years, August came to America landing in New York in 1880. He immediately went directly to Minden, Iowa, where he began work at the carpenter's trade. He built thirty-six bridges in the county over the next years however, many were washed away in the June floods of 1890. He was elected Constable and served four years, and in 1889 was elected County Commissioner by the large majority of 1,300 votes. On April 23, 1887, Mr. Bostedt was united in marriage to Mary Goethje, the daughter of Christ Goethje. One child was born to our couple and named Minnie. T. J Evans, one of the leading business men of Council Bluffs was born in May of 1831 in Jacksonville, Illinois and in 1846 moved to LaSalle, Illinois, and from there to Council Bluffs. He was born and raised on a farm and was among the early settlers of Illinois. During his youthful years he witnessed the growth of the town of Chicago from a small prairie settlement to a vast city of commerce. When a young man he freighted his grain from the farm to Chicago some 100 miles distant over the wild prairies, cooking his own food and sleeping under the wagon. He came from no humble stock as his father was none other then the Honorable James Evans who married Miss Pheriba Elam in 1820. 7 James Evans was born in 1799 in Alabama and migrated to Illinois in 1826. There he some became an important factor in the affairs of the State being a member of the First State constitutional convention of Illinois, and a Senator of the first State Legislature at Vandalia. At the outbreak of the Black Hawk war our subject was commissioned Colonel by the President of the United States and served in that capacity until the Indians were driven far from the State. In 1835 he was appointed Register of the U.S. Land Office at Galena, by President Jackson and served in this capacity until his death in 1837. T. J. Evans was one of the ten children born to Jam es and his wife. Mr. Evans married in Davenport, Iowa, to Augusta A. Munger in December of 1863. Four years later, he moved his family to Council Bluffs, Iowa. Four children were born to our couple: Clarence, Clara, Thomas J., Jr., and Harry. Thomas J. Evans is probably best remembered for his contribution to the era of history surrounding streetcars in the Omaha and Council Bluffs vicinity. He was the promoter of and organized the Omaha & Council Bluffs Railway & Bridge Company, of which he was managing director during its construction. This was no small task as it took a man of great wisdom and foresight, as well as an able statesman, to design and build the manmouth enterprise and obtain all the franchises necessary for its completion. He introduced to the public the first complete and practical electric railway built People of our County in the United States and once the task was mastered, went on to construct electric street railway systems in various places in Illinois. Thomas Dool, was of Irish heritage and descended from Robert Dool/Doole born in County Antrim, Ireland. Thomas' father was Robert Dool who came to America in 1817 with his wife, Margaret (Spears) Dool. Our subject was one of eight children born to his parents namely: William S., Henry and Hannah (twins), Rosean, Margaret, Mary, John and Thomas, of whom is portrayed. Upon arrival in the U.S., the family settled in the state of Ohio where they were among the early pioneers of the county of Guernsey. Robert did not thrive in his new country and died of canal fever at the tender age of thirty-nine years m 1829. Margaret lived many more years after her husbands' premature death, passing away at the age of ninety in 1882. Thomas, our subject, was born on his father's farm in Harrison County, Ohio, July 26, 1828, and like so many of our forbearers had little chance to attend school. He learned the carpenter's trade and the skills of agriculture which provided an ample life for him and his family throughout his many days. He married in Harrison County, Ohio, to Mary Bell, the daughter of John and Margaret (Clifford) Bell, also of Irish descent. To them were born four children: Henry E., William J., Margaret J. and Mary E. Thomas and Mary settled in Pottawattamie County in 1873 and while a citizen of Valley Township, Mr. Dool served as a Justice of the Peace and School Director. Orson 0. Hotchkiss was born in Kane County, Illinois, near Geneva, on December 20, 1837. His father was Wallace Hotchkiss, one of the first settlers of Kane County, having been born in Tioga County, New York. Wallace was the son of Gillian Hotchkiss. Wallace married Lucy Carver of New York. She was a descendant of German ancestry. Orson's parents located in Kane County, Illinois, about the year 1834 and lived there until 1859 when they moved to Bourbon County, Kansas. Both continued to live in this county until their deaths. Orson was one of eight children born to his parents. His siblings were: David, Mary, Alice, Carver, Nancy, Burt and one other who must have died young. At the age of seventeen years, Orson went to work for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad but eventually left his position to travel overland to Pike's Peak and later to California. 1861 finds Orson home again in Illinois and in September of this year he enlisted in Company A, a cavalry company which was attached to the Fifty-second Illinois Infantry. His company was stationed at St. Louis and a portion of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry acted as body-guard for General Halleck. At wars end, Orson returned home to once again become employed with the railroad. In 1867 he gained a position as an engineer on the Northwestern Railroad but left this 8 to go back to work for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. He retired from the railroad business in 1888 after almost thirty years on the road and purchased a farm in Pottawattamie County in Section 2 of Wright Township. His farm consisted of 120 acres of land. Here he built a fine residence at the cost of $1,600. Mr. Hotchkiss was married twice. His first companion was Mary McDonald, daughter of John and Lucinda (Vaughn) McDonald. She died in 1867 leaving one son, Frederick. (Frederick was killed in a railroad accident in March 1876. He was eighteen). The second marriage of Mr. Hotchkiss took place on February 10, 1870. He chose as his bride, Miss Mary Roxanna McDonald, a native of Steuben County, New York and daughter of William McDonald. Four children blessed this union: Willie and Wallie (twins), Savilla and Mary. W. J. Martin was born in Logan County, Illinois, May 5, 1859. His parents were Ira and Eliza (Wood) Martin, both natives of Pennsylvania. His mother died when he was twenty-two years of age and his father died in 1885 at the age of seventy-two years. In 1879 Mr. Martin left Illinois and came to Iowa where he purchased a farm in Silver Creek Township. Two years later he was married in Council Bluffs to Eveline Cook, the daughter of Howley Cook and Mary Seward. Eveline was born December 1, 1821 in Cattaraugus County, New York. They had two children: Lela Frances and Ira Elmer. People of our County Researching the STUHR Family Many times throughout the years the PCGS has been asked to research various families who had roots in Council Bluffs, and often these families share information with us regarding their heritage. As editor of the Frontier Chronicle I thought it might be fun to show some of our readers the results of one of these joint projects with the hope that it might inspire others to contact us regarding their families. So, I pulled the STUHR file from our collection because it represents a fine example of the variety of information gathered from our Frontier Heritage Library sources. My main intent is not to portray the heritage of this line, but to exemplify the degree to which our talented research team extends themselves above and beyond the normal boundaries in their effort to help others learn more about their heritage. It appears a Jon Miller of California was the party interested in the investigation of this noted family who had their roots in Tolk, Schleswig, Denmark. His subject was a certain JOHANN PETER STUHR, SR., who was born in Denmark on 14th of April 1817 and died in Minden Township of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, on January 1, 1894. Most of his questions related to Johann and his descendants, many of who continued to reside, and may still live, in our county. To gain a greater perspective on our subject our astute team of researchers likely first went to the biographical sketches available in the various county histories which had been published throughout the years. What a reward they discovered! Several members of the branch had been featured in these publications. With this data at hand the team then moved on to uncover census records, naturalization records, cemetery inscriptions, obituaries, wills, probates, marriage certificates, and a host of other documents which Mr. Miller used to help construct a more complete picture of his past. As is true with most families, the descending lines encompassed numerous female subjects who then intermarried with individuals and brought into view a large variety of new surnames such as Crow, Westphal, Petersen, Plagmann, Geiger, Meddley, McDonald, Schroder, Brown, Gillespie, Fahrenkrog, Hines, and a host of others. Naturally, more children were born and eventually married creating a 9 vast web of additional documents which were recorded amidst the thousands and thousands of pages of records on file with the county: One of the most fascinating discoveries relatmg to Johann was his "Declaration of Intention to Become a Citizen" '·''i'• - 'li..1- ~r:tiiFmcO::i:orCOQ NCJL6WFY~ OW' -l>.!-t. _ _ _ c. .. __ !S,RM A.D.1~ ¥:....;t •. ii,. . ....,Jf~~ · _ _ ..,.,.;.,... . . "T'~--;- ~-~<;l.w4·. f'tt6 '. ... ~ °'" ~&~C~•:>:<. ~-·-_ -- -:'Q;.; -.'l'I' ;;;; ~LIH.' .. t1111~'-~...kk.._ ~---- ··---.,...... , c-f-~-t~~::::::::11==~fer47;~:;:=:;;;;:;:~:,~:.:u::~=::-~ ~~~~l""" "''J!I.~· 1{1;(1' 114. rlffl.«l'«l hi~ ;11.t~"<H• l"l- ik-"'""c4ci.l/.;(11, aH0<.11Jt two aar.t~~U~· ~~!!!:~'! """"~"'~1~..L&.-.c1;2'-........ ~-4«,, ttwt~~"~'~ #w (N.J eor ... !i! -.--~-----:.=t";.":,--::--- t""'-r.1 ;,:~ or.""1 lf"'iJ~r1..:st ~"-iffi ~ ~4Aa1, ti.,"""'.<f-- ~~~..._-; ~- .~ _.Wu Hddt<i ~t~ flaft'N if. tM~ ., .. Q/,lllUIU. ' tM. ti...,..._,.__ m;,. r~!M«L ~ li:I,,..,_ IW a.. i:t 4(:1 u.lt~ _ 4l> IAft __ m·f.ar.i.1~ uf.,.........__ llwl :i;rr ~""' 'J"Q. iu .. Uu.(;_.":lh/tld14 ~~l1t~~u{~V~C<l~w'4: 1;..ti;f:otl 11 {fli,~i{/l!Ja 1Mt<.l. *°,,..f:~Ml.~!l.,~ l!1t1W Sfntt.. · ~ .. -, .. ~~---~ ........ _,.,._ .··-":'-.i.a d'/IJJJ IJ•"'"'"v.Ol#:• <..~r , ~~ • u ... ....- ... .,,.-._.c&: i4u.·"°' q""~r.:1u mu1-tt,..:k ... ~_,."'""' .. ~~---~~~~Pll ~.:C~hJ, , '·. , . ·. . .. ..:..... ........... ...::._-.-:.-...:... c .. · ... ---'--·· __ --'--- (Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Naturalization Records from 1882-1886 p. 450) In an effort to confirm family members and relationships and virtually tie the descendants together and place them in a specific location, the research team turned to an 1885 census of Minden where fortunately the Johann (John) Peter Stuhr family appeared. What a wonderful tool census' are for every genealogist! On the next page we can see how important this tool becomes in helping to determine what family members belong to the branch of John P. and his wife, Anna Margaretha (Carstensen) Stuhr. In this census, John Sr. 's son, Johann is listed People of our County with his wife, Amelia Cornelius Stuhr and seven of their eight children. Note: the last child was born after the census was taken and died before 1910 and as far as is known the child was unnamed. 1885 State Census of Pott. Co., IA., Minden Twp. Our research specialists also had access to a large number of marriage documents, most of which were copied and forwarded to the family. How fortunate for them that these records still exist and could be acquired from our society at the nominal fee of about $5.00 each! And, many of the records of marriage also had an accompanying record of registration which is really special because the registrations often give the names of the parents, listing the mothers' maiden name. Avoca Marriage Records 1885-1898 (Pottawattamie County, Iowa) And, of course, there was the usual array of death records, obituary's, wills and probate files, as well as land documents, etc. In essence, Jon Miller hit a real BINGO when he chose to contact the PCGS regarding his family, but all too often, some societies fail to take that "extra step" to really LOOK at what they have in their counties. Thanks to a great research team at the PCGS, individuals who contact our genealogical society not only get great service, but are never charged a FEE for our staff to LOOK for the information; they are only charged for "copies of documents FOUND" and that expense is minimal. So, if you have family in Pottawattamie County, we urge you to contact us. WE know your family and we care about your effort to learn more about your heritage. Furthermore, -- we also encourage YOU to share your family material with our library. I can't begin to tell you how many times we have put "cousins" together that never knew each other existed and all because each of them had shared a piece of their history with us. On the following page you will find additional samples of more records on the Stuhr family. I hope you will enjoy them and keep in mind -THE PCGS IS HERE TO HELP YOU, just contact us! 10 ... People of our County ~ Oblfuarles . If . Mn. Orce. E. Stuhr. ! Mrs. Grace E.: Stuhr, 4.8, died at • her home, 1020. Fillmore a.venue, e Thursday ·ot hea.rt disease. after an illness of several months. · ~ Her body wlil lie ln atate at . Cutler chapel 1,1nt1l the hour of • the funeral, wlilch wlll be Mon· i.. day at 2 p. m. bi Cutler's chapel. Burial will be in Silver l Valley cemetery. · 1 • Survivors include: her hus· i: ~and. Harold E.; one d~'Ughter. 1.1 Mrs. Harold EIUson ot Council i'l Blurts;· father, William I ·Alvin I< Daughtery, sr., Omaha: two brothers, Willlam Alvin · Daugh.· tc-ry, jr., . and Albert Lee t:>aughtery, both of Council Bl.urrsl three stste:rs, Mrs. Retha Knudkcn of Kansas Clty, Mo., Mrs. ltermnn h Gray and Miss Ethel Daiightcry, I'> both or Council Bluffs~ I II .Julius Stuhr . l . MINDEN - .Julius Stuhr •. . died early ~Vednesd.ay in a Coon· l cU Bluffs nursing ho~. He had been · in failing health tctr SQJ:'.ne time.· A long time resident of the Minden communtty; ·Mr . .. Stuhr 1 i was formeriy-in bu~iness n.ere~-- I , ~neral S(>l"'o•ices will ~ at l :30 ! p.m. Friday at the Congregational church in Minden. The Rev. J. 1 A. Frieboes will ol'ficiate 'and bu~ iat: will b~ in the j..linden-~?Jl~ tery. Blust·Berthusen Fu~ral 1 .Home at Avoca ~ in charge. The! body will be taken to ~ <-hurch I ~inden ~t ll a.m. _Friday .... .. I . ~\te-ral rueces and ncjxum-'S sur. ! vive. i OAKLAND - H. Carl Stuhr. it), -9.t.~~la111\Jfi~ w1~;ty_at .Je11nio_ Edmundson Memorial Hospital. . .. . Bprn..in.Minden, Mr. Stuhr had hve~L in ~. Hanc:oek a·nd Cnson QtlQ.1:r ... J~!l!.!n&..!9 ~Oakland 2o.i.•ears . ~~-tt~11mrrtirin~:-ana-... itiiiro ~ntlv ~""' in t tr · • 1;:·. l)~~"- --~-~\'a~ <.\ rQ~mber . of the • Studeb~J,ei: .. Club_and .. .tbeJ)nkland· United MethodisLChureh. ' · .. ·--::Su0t.i.\..'Ots::includc::his-:1me::: r..-: ru c; ree aug tcrs,,' Bevertv :.schroder-0f .. Mlnden. Barba.'ra Falk f-Om:ltur -and· l'itarslw: Houser· or .. Carson : ·eight fr~dchildr : '.:br°'l:ler:-·:Fre{j of~ Ma'ce<ionia·: and . one sist~r. Ethe-I ·Schroder of Har- •. Ian .. - ·· .·~~ .... 7 .. , .. .... J~ '; , .S~rvice will 'be .l.:3<y p.m.• ' Wednesday- a HM-Unitcd~:'Olcthod-1 isl Chttreh in Oakland. ·Thc -Rev. ! Kevin Le11t.>ck \\;ill •1fficiat<', ,\·ith · .. burml · VisiUitioo -tn-:ezrklnwn-ecm ··\,·ill ·0e "ffom ettT: ~ ·rlo 8; p.m. Ti.tcsdny ;1t the Vieth f-uneral i Hom!t_ n.Jlnkl;md Obituaries from the Daily Nonpareil- Sept 20, 1946; Nov 20, 1957; and April 1, 1990 WI.i:..i. RECORD, DISTRICT COU RT. Pottawattamie County, Will Book D, page 372 11 DID YOU KNOW?? Elvis Presley, Tom Hanks, Ophra Winfrey and Bill Cosby's wife, Camille Hanks, are all cousins?? Nancy Hanks was the wife of Abraham Lincoln. She descended from William Hanks who was a direct ancestor of Tom Hanks b . 1956. Bill Cosby's wife, Camille is also descended from the same Hanks family as Tom. Elvis Presley descends from Isaiah Harrison and if you trace the Lincoln line backwards through the generations, you will find that Abraham Lincoln a lso descends from Isaiah Harrison . through a female line. Oprah Winfrey's third greatgrandfather, Lewis Presley, was a cousin of Andrew Presley Jr., the fourth great-grandfather of Elvis Presley. Elvis was from Tupelo and Oprah from Kosiusko, Mississippi. The two towns where both grew up are less than one hundred miles apart. Oprah and Elvis are both direct descendants of John Presley who emigrated from Scotland to America in 1745. HOLLO WEEN THOUGHTS How about this one? Prince Charles descends from Count Voivode Vlad Dracula. Yes, there really was a Count Dracula! Dracula was a n interesting historical figure. When the bloodthirsty Turks invaded his country they were shocked by the sight of thousands of his subjects impaled on stakes in the p ath of their invasion. This sight caused them to bypass Transylvania (today Hungary), fearful of what Dracula might do to an invader if he treated his own subjects in such a bloody fashion. And, -- h e once invited a ll of the nobles to a great feast and asked each of them if they could name the previous rulers of Tid-Bits Transylvania. When none of them could, he had all 500 of them impaled and then sat down to finish his meal, watching the stakes slowly make their way through each of his victims. The bodies were then decapitated and fed to crabs, and the crabs were then served at a feast given by Dracula for the friends and relations of the murdered nobles. (Yuck ! - call that a party? !) Vlad Dracula the Impaler was finally killed by his own people, but not before he had engaged in a bloodbath that ended in the impaling of hundreds of thousands, thus enshrining in history the connection between blood and Count Dracula . I really doubt Prince Charles is extremely proud of this part of his heritage! MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS Some of us can claim we descended from an ancestor who came in 1620 aboard the Mayflower which brought the first group of settlers to New England. If you don't already know, the first winter killed most of them, leaving fifty-four survivors, twenty-one of them under the age of 16. After the starvation of the first winter, the Pilgrims were thankful to be a live, and when the first harvest came in a bumper crop, Governor William Bradford called for a feast: the first Thanksgiving. It is amazing to think that 23 presidents of the U. S. can claim descent from Mayflower ancestors, as well as, the following people of note: Hugh Hefner, Vincent Price, Stephen King, Ma rilyn Monroe, Orson Welles, Raquel Welch, Bing Crosby, Humphrey Bogart, Johnny Carson, Laura Ingalls, Jane Wyatt, Alan Shepard , Edie Adams, Richard Dix, Robert Altman, and Sydney Biddle Barrows, the Mayflower Madam. No doubt, many even share common heritages! 12 An Interesting twist of history When Princess Diana's oldest son, Prince William, becomes king of England, England will have a king who is closely related to one of the greatest heroes of the American Revolution: Nathan Hale. Recall that England condemned Nathan Hale to death because they found him to be a spy for the American's during the war of Independence from England. His famous words that ring down through history were: "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." Nathan Hale was a descendant of Elizabeth Strong, sister to th e Deacon Benajah Strong who married Lucy Bishop. Benajah and Lucy were the direct ancestors of Princess Diana. So, in essence, Prince William and Nathan Hale would be distant cousins! Here are some other people who descend from Patriots of the American Rovolution: Orson Bean, Joseph Cotton, Richard Dix Robert Taylor Shirley Temple, Ginger Rogers, John Lithgow, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Raymond Massey, Lee Marvin, Steve McQueen, Carole Lombard, Brett Butler, and General George S. Patton. What are your Roots? Do you have some interesting tid-bits of history to add to your family heritage? Who do you share a common heritage with?? How many of our PCGS members are Mayflower Descendants or have Revolutionary War ancestors? Did you have an ancestor who served in the Civil War? We would like to know. If enough of you send me the information on your family background, I will print a list in the Quarterly. Source for the information above was gained from the "Roots of the Rich and Famous" by Robert Davenport. 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MabQ.tl~!~ >flcllul 11th, r U~ $.tb ""e, Ma.J1t»~Y~ "\'\t w. t11.r r< ~lrer Q M &: St P,. r l l :t6 8th • .\"('!. .Mab~~ney • .f<tey e..;~;.. ro1l>'li~c C M & St l\ r ll~W S:t.b ' Ma.bo \'"~~ N~Ui1t wkis 227- ~ Ctth st.. M'll~ttt,r, Win ev re:pair•t CM.~ St l\ r llOt) Sth a.''e. Mi:Utt~ Auuitt wb Mns J J QQQ(f_., r 208 4th st. MtilU{I~ F wk.s. 'l 'erwillif:er. M.ttlonQ, uu~ wh C &. N W~ '"'8.:t3 av11 J:i, ~blw.i&J\ ~ Ha11U¥..h dr"8.t'l'Utk.Ol'_ r ~ ith tt(. ~fi&l~te.)\ .futlu. rooi.ns tilS Myuster-1\t. M.alo•\OY-i \Vm rouun tUS M:y nll!.t~r ,t, "' ~Jt)nt.,r. ".l'h.Omo.:t. hd.is Mill l\I:, M•lau,, Wm h.,..ndor, b.J• 4.00 lku•<I""[. ~ M'lll!&,r1 P.a.trtok u.ta:h.t. fitttm11n 0 & N W r\l bt hdts. Uul()u A'~"' ho.tel, ;_. ~lillm~ .,\t~x. to.~ M:e:tO¥lf 3,.Qt,, bJ$ (~u hQ\llttl, Oil KALTBY. I> G~citt 1rnd Pfovitl~ st~ liroa.dw'l~ r li~b. ::! Soh<><>l.•Y<. Q M•lubn. a. elk A n F""tor & lli<>. r ~a N /.t.ln tt. ~ Mtuu1,haJ1 TiwQihy ~ogr Wa~h~ r- 001 4\ll. &vc;:. Ii! lllANDEJ., A J: Genual llounbold Oooclll, W Broad· 1'.11 Wfl;)", bda Xrtl Jlol'land 'a, Vb~.e •t. . ! gs HARKNESS BROS., Jl•l.,~~ ... ~ ~ t.Q.UXC.lt. JU.Un CXTT l>xuc:t'O.Jl.l"; 19i =· · ~~~~~~~~~~~~---''---· ~ M•roh, ll ' 11.h, r ~U l~th s.t. oil Maroh, P- briokm.altor, r n Stb or. Manton, A. tailQ1\ r t>lA ave. t.:;,' Mamloo, H W r 18l!4. 7rh •••· Marr Ji;lbo«. E r 82~ Gtb "'•· Marr, w s OOID u.vl r ~ e.tb. ~'c":• •. Morty, G """ •t ..... .,, r 713 !.th•~ = · ~ ~ llU.ItTENS, :S: H l'rop Roller Skating :tt.ink, 001' 6th ~ a~e ud Peul, r -e. 0 Q ~ ~l•ttin, A 1ailo•, wb. W U Hon.lln, r IH ~ o.v~ (). ~ Ma<lln, Beooa. _..., r 28() &nton -'' Mutio, CR wk• Bebbiug1Qu'• lu111hor ,.i, r 417· o 8-d-.y. ~ M_a.rtio1- E L r. 208 8'ut•.mJi•) it. ~ Martini J"••uea, drh-er Am~ ~o,, f 708 Main. 1.t.. ~ M"'tin, 1 L ""ifbra•ot<>r Woot RB Wolgbiog A.tu, r 1616 Sth ol •• ~ M•ttin~ J W Jrili'ttr Am •x. Of\ r 811 MUo lft ~ ~ Martiu, J&OClb P ~ostt>f', r 100$ ave C. ~ M•rtin, J-Ofl ()brick tnt.>uld0J\ b<U. WtattH'1l baut1ol aos. tt BP'Qadw.ty. ! llUrtlu, J F lab, r OOl 7-11 ot. Mutio, Li.mo ""'"'" r 90l1 2d •I. Mai-ti~ Misa M'Q' dom~a\.i0i: i:- J 70 Ghm -.""'· M•rt.iu, Ot.ou.r tu~" ho-,r HG Uuuri &- ~ i: •17 ~ 8.rQe.thr•y .. Martin, P•lot l.W, r 1104. l~th &<e. • , M&ttio, w·Ql: &J(~n, r a,Ye A near HJth •L Moro,,...., M.tr<tft olk Am•.tiO&I> mta•™'t. laS Main •t·, Martiac>o, Dnid wi« 0 R I. & P, r 70~ Mill ot. ~I&rtiooan, I'11ter candy at.and, r 7Q9 Milb at. lferquarttt Win carpenter~ r * [Jncaln. •ve. KAJ!ITEBS, :P S ~d ,.mer C~tal ..Ulls, ·• 11.2 4.th a1 .. Mmn, Ohaa lab, r 609 Mill. at. lilaaon, MI'S L M jAAlk>< 20th ••• oobool, r ~1 GI~ ti. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) ::;l PETER MILLER, w4 u. P,t;,~~~~J' .. ~f"Ul'O"· ~ 200 CQU~cu. liil;:fi'fi ClTY ntUCTOJ;Y·. ii:l Piol Ma.son,, Wm H.enr1°te&m1te.r City miHs., r V~gN.n a.ve. : Mascii, Teirn teanu1ter. City mills, r De.tll' Cat.holie oeim.ete,.,. Q !11:.toon, h~ O<l&Oh ol••Mr 0 n &· Q, r 1514 High •~ ' -=. MatllQo, Nels eo&rh ele;a.nt)r· Q 13 & Q, r l931 Toste,~in st. ~ M'athews,, J W wk& C. &, NW\ t 110-0 a.,·e E.. ... t-<' . JICA~WS, J M Co Supt SQhool8, otlil)(I 100 Broad- ~ way, r same, ... -ltl = MaLi.hl!Li .. Chrl~s mail elk N<:inp.Q,reil... 1· 30~ e llroa.iJW11iy. Mitt)la~ N ota ro~treflS, r 022 o Pi0«:e st .. .M tha.i~ John earpeutel', •lc:s Her101t11 & Urowot r 2:0 Pierce st. fi!(- M.attl;'!On., Ret.rn. wk.R_ 2'(' • 8th st. ~ .M&tbesQn, Ja1.ne!! la.mp- Ugb~_,r, r 4-19 $ lirottdway. t1' M&tt.ha.i1 J&rn~ elk SS K6Uer's fo_rnitu.ffl iS~l'ti., r 5,22. ~ Pier® st.. ~bttook _ Joseph I.' 70Q a:ve H. § ~•tk1C 1 _N.l\ney wk$ 823 ue .fl'-._ ... ~ o XAUl!.ER &; CRAIG:, Wholesale and Ret.)il Cr?Ckery e andGlaasw ........ ~ = Ma..urer:-, w· A [see ~1Jrer & Craig) r oor lst &\-e 1:1.nrl ttth st-. ~ Mai.,ugren, Mantle tet.cbe.r» r 326 Scott ilt. 8 Maurath, J J olk Z 1, Liu.daey, r 800 &T& Q. ~ Mau_...,., Jamoo l~b, r 1928 7th st. -ct M.,..eu, 'J-pb .. o.mster. , 78Q , ~b at. M.•:x. ... ~ll, Geo. o.., rep'~ C M & St P, r ccx 8th "''·e aod Q.Lh at. ~ Maxwell, Rohert,'Q&~ ntpa.i1"M'0 M & st pt r cor 8th. &Ye and. 6th ct. Iii Mil'"'<oll, !Wie<< ,.k~ C M: & SI P rd h, , Si4 6th •'- ~PETER MILLER, ~~:;:.TI"~.:~"'"""'· Ir; ~~ CQU""1L •L\IP,'6 V1Tr J>lUCl'OllY, ~ M.•yoe, AH [oee Ml>yne, & Palt.ie<}, r 201 Soou •.t. !It MA Y.N1ll & HVMTlm, .A.twrne~o11l over 001. Bway. !Q Mayne, Gi<lOQn < S29-6tb •••· .. at IQ llilA YNE, PT Prop Broom Faotary, r UI Glen a,-e. Q lit """"'" J B wit& oity .. ogr, bcls ~ Soot>••· ~ Moy,ne, f._ R r '61 GI"" a•e, ~ ~layu~ Id"' _.,,I,.,.., r ~ 4.th.•t. ~ XAYlO!l, w·s (oee Mayne & Ho1>tet] t 32~ Scott 01. 411 ~ XATI!ra&P.ALMER, Wh<>lenle DealeninB.&ni and = Batt Coal, 0111.ce Sit Broadway, yd Uto 8~ at. . )(a fi.,ld, M.iM Fl'ltr~kie ~ 14-S. P~r.cn a~ s .Ma;rwood, ~o painter,. r 2.31(; aye. C~ · l\t4 YNUI! 0 lit mgr G!Qbe Printing {,'\>, r 806 Stutsw•n st. Q . X:ayna~. q May 8 h<>.~ rtmttr-) r A4() 'Va.shingtou.. ,,.tt, ~ fol. MEADQW BROOK DAlltY, Wokott &: Tuclter, Props, ~ at lil6th. ave. ! Ma.,.~i; 1> 'r pl'i tc,- r~ w·k.1$ C U lne: c~ bda ~.l (} Sth •vtt. ¢ M~ke1*n. Cb.rig sliQen,ake.r_ 7' !'H1 e Piel'C4 st. :z:: M&dlor,_ J 0 elk K C ll; 11, r 300 Utla ve. MEDBVBY, G:Jl:Q 0 p ag• a.. ... arob & Sooo,_ olli 12 4th at. -<I MQ<!lo~, Jobn "ks U P yd, r 12-.18 6th a<e. Melt.on, J S. ~inter a.n.d gra.inoi:, r 1713 High at, ~ Melson, s.,,._u.,! wl<• K 0 &;,St J oe rd b, bd• 710 17th•••, <t! M:~ldnu(l;, lt ~r~:it.&t, bd& Coy houa,e.., ~ ec ~uba. ) OH.vs. pastry· oook P•c~iio house. · "1 )kreQr.-, A n te•m•t.et:, r U 2. Willow- &.v.e. ~ Mer-~. al'fre ~ ~r k maaou, t 239 W&shiogton a ve. 14 HARKNESS BROS.,»"'t..~~.~· ~ . . 00"11'.;,. Jll,lln'8 CITY I>lUCTO&Y, , 2.Ql e Muon S E [ aeo a.dv 1, r 2'-0 Harriaon st. /1> S. E. MAXON~ I AlcmBCT Alm S11PllmUDll'l', ~ 0 .Q OFFICE ROOM. 3, BENO BLOCK:, ~ Q c.-.u --..... • ··-· ~ M== ... =,..;:;:;:11;,;E=t~==.;6=13=::7~==a;ve;.;==;;::;:=:;::;,:;::::::;::::;;::;:;::::;::::::::===::=o.e M11;xfield, Eliza I' 610 Mynat.r 1t • lfnw~H~ Geo wk11 Tl"&i11Sfer, bdl. 81• 6th •t. XAXWELL, G F [oee Col ~ MuweUJ, r 1~ 7lh ave. :\lu'1tell. Henry carpmter, r 219 p ht&~. Maxwe1f1 J'obn ' 221{.I ave A. , ~uw•H, J~ph wks T Brl\y1 1 Jivery stable, bds. Broodway hotel. lfu:-ell,_ PQweU <Y ~ock clealer1. r ~309. &\'e C. M11w•ll, Robert car inop C M & St P, bd• SH 6th st Mu.well, SJ ollt Tn.nsfer, r 6~ 1st-st. ·M.y, 0 Fraok elk L B Sibley 649 Broadway, bdo Molropollt&o bo1<tL M•y, wm tgt Singer S 14 Co, r 21~ W aahlltgton ave, ~ M:a.yer, John lab, r- 303 e Pieroe 1t. ~ Mayer, Edward lab, r 308. e Pierce st. ~ JI.A Yl!l8, W B Abolract n~ Loon Ag\, office o"''· CJ!ioer .t i !ueey's h.nk~ r 200 Willow ave. .· E N & co, JOHN[..Tohri Mei;gen, G.oo -::: or'.O~eriesi Provisions'-· an d Cr.ocke:ry, Wholesa :::;; t7{ D eaj.;lrii ill Fish; 533 M ain st. f ~Fe::~:;:~~~:::::~~;.':~ .. , I . .. .,,.. ' . . . . . . o <'MERRIAM, R N Groceries am! Provisions, 207 Upper .•.qi·· KiJ?{; •B;.padway, r same. . · . . ~ . . i ·g; .. .t:;i. ·,!"1 ·· i..i . ALF '.Bros, Wholesale Dealers ,in Clothing, Rats, : · Aiiipii; Fils, Buck Goods, _etc, 342 and 344 Broad- ; . ·! :.;.- )~it ·: : · :'. : ... : :.1"."'( • .·rn., : ·: 7-.; ·-.:-< ····· - -•~.:1 '"' ;~-·- . .• - The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) HARKNESS BROS,, lDlll..~~-~ E QOb"WCII .• }Jr._tr.ff'$ ClTY D~aY. ~ '1: .M11ler, Eot lla. •lat NoJ>po,..il. book: bindery, t ~:IS bl •••· ¥iller, E W wu U P, bda 1116 10th •t. MH ... ,F...,.k: V hkk"~' lllillot & Oo, t 903 2d ..... Millor, F,,.d. i......1ter '2l lioio •I. bda Kiel'll hotel. Miller,~ bll1.omith, bde 11'16 High Bi. Miller, GR wk• OM & St P, r :il20 17th•••· !11.iller, G H [col} •kt o .. ld Bradley&. Co] r 6th"'"· Miller, Goo lab, bds 920 Uth •••· • Mill\tr, G•o H lab, bde 220 17th a-·e. MiUor, l\Ire HA r 617 •8th at. Millet', H L Qom tr."v~ r 1009 4it_b av&. M.iUer1 H1tucy brid~ fort\m&n 0 & N W, r ~1 ViM ~t. Miller, l A [Millor &. Co] r 903 3d a.te. !11.U!w, lda j_OllilOr ~th st 0-0bool, r 221 6th et. Miller, J C bkkeoi>er Mill.or & Oo, r 5tll 7th •t. MHler, John ,. ••. C M & St P rd h, r SU 17th ""•· Miller> Joe.eph tttam•tEi.r, r--126 Benton st. M'1.ller;Jobn bakery, r 1'2Q 10th ...... Miller, J<>hn "'k' Troaller. Mlller, J H elk 0 r..,.~ndorf..-, hue KieVo bot.el. Miller, .fohn M: t""1BOter, S:i6 Voorhio st. Miller,, JOhn la.I>, bda 220 17th ••e. Miller,. )liq J•!lnie r l.OOQ 4\h a'·e ~ Miller, Minnie r 611' •6th o\ •. Miller. N W elk Z T Lind ... y & Co, bds U n Malo ot. Miller, P M poiator, r 31• av& E. I!! QR VTI.t.Q, l'E'l'lUt 0 deal.et- in Wall Paper and Paint&, ~ 1 S Pearl at. (See ad cm· margin of lhe P"8"·l I MU!er, T L olk: llli>yne & Palmer'• ooal otlioo, r 11()0 8tb at. - HARKNESS BROS.,:stKt •. ~-'D,.'P.. ~ cou•cn.. BI.u:J'r& ~ITT Dt..at"OBT. .. 207 i ' . Mil.hen, Jalll"" w:ko Van Brunt, T.bompsoq & Co, r 619 Mp>ater at. I Miihen, Jamea brick maaoo.. r 20~ n 8th at. ti:' Mithel>, John ohk elk C & NW, r 819 Mynsterst. ~ "MiU.., CB ""' D M&ithy, r 1917 4th ave. I! MitlO, J"obu F fa,.,..or, r 1911 •lh .... ~ !o!itte, Wm r 19l'l"4th ave. . ~ Moedinger, Chas.b-.itoher, wk& B Pethybrioge. bde.Neu_m&yer'a hotel. =- , ~· KOHN, KAX Pl'Qp. Creston howoe, lUIS, 1117 and Ill& = lllainet. · S 0 .Molzh&n, .Albert wks. Foatftr ..Qroa, r 28 Q Maia. 1t. M.onah&n, James. fi~6m•o W St L & P, hd! 901 4th ave. Monroe, ..\nnie drwBmllker, r ~6 Vine at. Moo.,.., Mrs E t~9 n Gthtt. n~ery, John l•h, r a 18lh St ne&r 10th a~e.. Moocgomery, J ohu Jr l11th1. f'" I\ 18th at.. on~omery, Miss LL wb: 700 Mynater st. Montgomory, J F ouhier U & N W , r 1022 ••• C. ~ ~ = Jl[OBTGOXllllt:Y, Dr P J Homeopathic Phyaici.an, dee § 9 n Kain, r 8118 4th at. . · . · . ~ Mon.tgo~'Y» :wm H t:eamater1 r 2:9th ave bot 8th aud &tb. «it&. !.; MOC!n; Effie M toacber Hall aeheol, r 618 6th at, 11> Moore, Miao A H a&iesled:y H Freid.ma.n, r 611 ·o Pier<>$ st. !'1 Mo.ore. . Chu mgr tttall dept Po"'llO.)' &: Moor•, r 107 4th st. ~ Moor•, Enos bill elk Webaah frt office, r 806 10th at. t.'1 Moore, Geo e 'QQIU_ trav Mete.if Bros., r 210 Fra.uk et. ~ MOQ1:e, Mi88, Kate wks. SimQn Eiseman. Moor6, X A. contractor, r 611 e ·Pief'(:e si. Moore, Nellie r 260 7't.h 1 i:J.t. Moore, Wm [Perego.)' & Moore) r 260 7th •t.. . Moorehouse, Sad~ dre111mak.er,. r 808 8d at. Moomaw. Be"nj F oontraotor ~d bu.ilder, r ':46 H&rriton at. 15 ::1. PETER MILLER, WAl.t. Pit,·~~ ~l'at~~OU.TOR. ~ aOe coU..cn. Bt.uns CITY ruucro:n. ~ ll.. Millet, The,..... r lll& Bonton ot. :S Miller, Wm Pin• "!!I, r 2U a-. G. Q Mill..-, w· .,.lo. Frank.Risk<>:r, r 209 f,.,.,.k)in •t. ~ Miller, W S bernoumaker, bds :a()~ Franklin •~ < MilJim•n, ~ "b Bochtele hotel. • ll!illa, Laure r 206 Benton .._ ':_ Millott, Thomae supt Rogt.ll llroo & McGorri•k, offi over Ofl\<er .t •= J>u..y'o bMk. 41 Millet, James R elk U P, bdo Omah•. ~ Milton, EUa ,.k• o 2d st. ~ Mfrrloluo, E A [""• &.ton T .. Co) r 911 let &•e, E'1 Misner- J te&T'{'IS,tor r 217 I..inooln ave. !5 Milchell. Augu•t ca.r chker 0 M & St P bda ""' 9th st and 16th ave. lli. Milcbell, Annie wks Mn J) A Benediot, •Groce st. ~ Mitchell, Ann re eoti Beach~. ' ~ . ;.. MITCHELL, 0 R Prop l!.oclr. Ieland houee, 11.21> 9th •t. :s :.;, Iii Mitoh&ll, CW bds 562 Waohiogtoo ave. :;ct Mitohell, Cl~ra J •hin maker, '"kt Flleli Broe, re end lle&ch at. Eli' Mit<'twll, El1t-n E tE1-at-l!f'r, re end B8eh st. ~ Mitohell, Ellon r M9 W<1•hingto11 ... , · M'itch~ll, Edwitt _ca.n1er Dllily Bee, r-e 9'1-d Be&oh st. g . ~ JIITOHELL, J 0 Ticket Aaent W St L. & P Jt B., 421 41 Bn>adway. = Mitehell, L L lab, bda 212 18th ave. § MilOhel~ Loe bda Mn Do_rl.anJ'e, U. Vino st.. Q. llU'l'OltELL, Kra L 0 prop Little Windoor, Ml Broo<!way. Cl) Milcholl, Olive Mr 1131 Broadway. 4f Mitohell, S 0 ... t b"""'h office P 0 dept, bda U P hotel. ~ Mitchell, W H briok mouldet, bda Litt!• Windeor 681 Broa.dway:. ~ :MITHEN, MAY teacher 20~h ave ·ochOOI, r 619 M1n&1ef el ;.< PETER MILLER, ~rr:t5srn. ill! ~ :1()8 CO"Cl":WIL BLU1'1'8 CITY nlllECTORT. < XOOJICA W, P D carpenter and builder, o.filoe Pieroe. ~11 r 322_ ~ Logan st i:Q .Moomaw:, Nettie r 822 Logan at. ~ Moomaw, .Mrs Lilli& r Sti Loga.n at. ~ M:oraD, Ch1.rlie, briok lQUop,, r 101 Benton (l.t. ~ Mora~ D"'igbt roouta tslS lfyn1t.er- st. t .Mora.a, MA oo.trepr W St.. L & P rd b. r 1016 11th ave. ~ Moran, Mrs Martha r 101 Benton at. ~ Mort1e, Oh .. 01" l'er<J!<>y & Moo.., r 36 Bluff at. ~ Morse, D n bhkeepor RS Cole & Co, r 802 lOtl ~L. ~ Morse_ Fred Q wks Jodson & Brodbeck-, r 86 Blulf st, ~ Mo.:se, ~nj B flour, reeJ. •. etc, w: Bruacl.way, r 124 7th $t • ~ Mof"86, Riley lnuodryman, r 7~Q. n 9th it. ;:i Mo~e, J W polioeman, r 36 Bluff at. ~ Morse, M J ha.rher T111.usfer J epot. hcls Coy honse. 0 Mm:tson~ HJ oar repairer-C & N W, r 811 n .10th st. S :Mortson, Mam;i.P domestic, r 20.5 s 2d st. .,:i ofton~ Wm R elk 8'6 Brt ad a.7~ hcb Hroad"'11.y hoh•!. 9 : MOTT, ED Lumber and Coal, 193 lll'Oa.dway, r Oalt- ~ la.ndave. 0 = Mott. Em-11. f11rmer, r <Janning st nu.1· cu ~ .;, XOSSt D H Ditiryma.I\, South a_ve . ... O MOSSLER L ll, C 0 D OlothiJ2¥ llouae, 508 Broadwa;v:. E-< r 530 ~th st. It) ~ MQ88.}et, SL olk ~08 BlQad"'ay, hda 080 (th •t. 8 MOOer, W N cobs, cni&lt wt:>oti1 ha.y &.nd feed, 310 11th l.\"0. ;.. i= XOTT.&.Z, MARY tea.echer Stb ave school. r $4-7 8th !I.Ve. j "Mottu, Eugene night wt.teh Vlabaah depot, r 1:21 Graham &ve. :: XOTTAZ, PD r 847 8th ave. Cll Mouth, N. J oig4.r ma.k-. 631 M:aiu at, bds Kial's hoi,l. t Moxls.y, CB railroader, r ·717 Wuhiogton v41~ The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) HARKNESS BROS., l>Rl;,~~~-~ ~ . ooVlicu. BLU1'n crrr l)JJtltCTORT, 009 . s ·M.oran. T e.wi-tobm•o. 0 B & Q, bda_ Low~'s hotel. tm MOREHOUSE, EDWAB.D, bookbinder Herald Priotiog ~ Co, r 23 Perin • .., end 1'7ank. •~- ~ Morehouse:, &bent-ezer- r 23 Perin •lE><t end. Fra_nk at. S ~ lllOltGAl'f, XELLER. & CO, Undt!rtl!J<ers an<!. Upbol- ~ • al:Qrers, 311 llroadwa;v. o 13 Q Mt?rga.111 Carle 1,1.pholine~rt 411 Hal"riaion at. 5· Moi-gl\n., Mr.. 0 A r-411 Harrison st. M:orga.n, Obas' 'f. night: operat-Or telephone. oftlce, bds. Coy boua.. . Morpn, Ch.a~ J salfNilman Burn ham & MoLaohlin, r 806 Broadway. ~ Morgan, Elia.a. bdis Coy houte. i Morgan, D G travs Harl~ ~foX..11ne & Co, r 22 Maiu st. ._ Morgan, Edwin r 710 &ve D. : Morgan, Miss_ K.itjje bds 119 ,Pieroe st. ,.q' l4ol'p!l, R [ ... Morgon, Keller & Col r 103 llro&dway. :. Morga.Q, --. driv~ deliT _wag Bost.on tea ,oq, r 1003 5th au. o. !4..-gan, WC [- Cool<a & Mo'l!"n] r M4 B;.,_dway. Q Mo~gan\ J C u·editor. Glo~, r 811 4th at. orro.w~ A IC la..h,_ r 20 3d ~\.. Morris, Johu wks UP, r 181 16th at.. MOi'.Tis. M J olkt American restaurant, lSS Ma.in st. Motrii, W G 'tl'&gc>l) m_akE!r, r llti Ridge st. Monis, V R J: farmer, r 148 Gr•h&m •n. Morris,, Pot.er.prop Amorican rectaurant, r 138 M.a.in st. ¥one, B F • 802. 10th•'· M11dge, H P· e\Ook de:•ler, r 433 G1e.n ave. Mudge. Mills ~ E r 4S8 Glen ave. Murdook1 Mrs L 0 rooms 7u,· Mynster st. MuTphy, Edwin wb 0 & NW rd h, r 00!' ave J and 11th It. Mu1,hy, G RS r 1016 Sd ave, ' -i~-::~~Rss· . ' . ;:; - ~ _, . cn~ou.w,_~ l!tll ,· _ _ -' l ' ~ol: ,;w')i.Q}~ Ul4 'Biita.U ,JlulGal ,;w--!.' . mam.I, Toya a:ild l"auoy Oood8i l 03_ llbili ~ · ·1 · J£in.BO~_,, 00,(l i>;Jralholland, AB lficholu) . -- . Dealera tn P:ur&Bl;nr llle, o:llloe "'6 a Kain .t. ' - . . ,. _: . . , .. . ' . , . ;._ ' ·· x~iJ~~ [~¥~~;i~fio. ~..: = , Muiholland, Re.• A:{!.· ..... Va~ M¢!ileoom1; •:214 Maio •L · ' lhlleo, Wm H Ola cUady, ·o....; .. & Ffenoh, T lllK William oL Q ' ~:~~it:~~::fa:·r·~ Vin .. ~ . i_; .Molqueen,.C•cili"f 108~ ~~ -. ·. m }:)(.iJ!9-~~\ N~lhe t 108 ~ si; , _· . ~1i!lr~- Pr108 ~at: i;l · it.;,tqU:~ 1<!hn T elb ~ r 108 9th tt. , · · · i·_- Mal(iu.en, Job.D r-10& ttb .::. _. :. ,· ':· _ .. . Mooger, Ohu w· 6IC• Bu~ a.::To11,y., .r--7l1..Willow .... 11-,.Iila wkl 1158 Will!>•«•.•e, . . . . .!'f ' _ll;,.;ion! 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IT REALLY LOOKS GREAT! And, special THANK~ to Richard Beck and Martm for taking such good care ~f !he library grounds and bmldmg throughout the year. For those of you who don't know, both of them pull weeds, mow, . shovel snow, clean up behind the building, etc. Without them, our lovely library would be in sad shape. While I'm at it, the board would also like to thank all the staff and volunteers who work so hard to make our visits to the library worth while. Our library always looks nice and clean and so well organized. It is because of the dedication of these wonderful people that we can all take pride in what we do. It's been a busy summer. The board of directors decided to have the building tuckpointed and no sooner w'.'1-s the project underway when it was discovered we'd need some work done on the airconditioning unit for the north side of the building. Both projects were completed but not without some hefty costs! Then the vacuum cleaner needed some minor repairs. Doesn't that just figure? But, the good part is, -- everything got taken care of thanks to the wonderful people who just jumped right in there and met the challenge. Now, with fall right around the corner, our thoughts turn to NEXT year. Soon we will be looking for new leaders to guide us in the upcoming months. So, if you are called upon to serve in one of the numerous positions of the society we hope you will be genero~s and accept. OR, if you'd like to VOLUNTEER to serve on the board of directors please let someone know. Remember, -- you will never be alone and will always have guidance and help just around the corner. So, don't be afraid to take a position! Bring your fr~s? ideas and abounding spmt and JOIN THE TEAM of people who CARE about the PCGS and its future. Challenge Grant brings results. If you didn't get a chance to let your dollars . count, ~on'~ despair - you still have tlm~. About a month ago, when it was determined to undertake the task of tuck pointing the building, Marsha Pilger introduced the idea of a Challenge Grant to help defray the expense. She said she would "donate $50 to the cause and challenged every member to match her." To date, the following individuals have generously responded: Marilyn Cozad of Nevada; Dolores Mauer, Richard & Doris Cody, Barb Christie, Jean Sieck, Bob and Carole Anderson, Richard and Shirley Beck, Mrs. Huneke, and Bill Cutler of Cutler's Funeral Home. A couple of these individuals have even DOUBLED their contributions. The Challenge Grant now totals $650 and is still open until the end of October. Anyone wishing to add to the fund still has time. Donations may be sent to the society address. All funds raised are being used for repairs and work on the Frontier Heritage Library. 17 Genealogy Classes The monthly Genealogical classes which feature various topics are still in proce.ss. Slated in the upcommg months will be: Primary vs. Secondary Sources, Government Records and the Secrets buried within, Bridging the Gap from America to Europe, Traditions relate to fact - how to make use of them, Your greatest treasure - Female lines, Bringing it all together, and a class of your choice. The two-hour sessions are being held at the Frontier Heritage Library on the second Monday of every month and only cost $7.00 to attend. You may come to ONE class or take them ALL! We start at 7:00 p.m. and are having a lot of fun. Why don't you join us?? CARSTEN"S FARM EVENT Again this year, as in the past, members of the PCGS sponsored a booth at !he Carsten's Farm Days durmg the weekend of September 14th. This is always a great opportunity to share some quality time with friends and help promote the society, as well as raise some extra dollars for the general fund. The Cozad's and Beck's were on hand to address the task and their efforts helped increase the PCGS budget by almost $150. Many thanks for your time and effort !! RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS! 0:4 A It U-4' . ~ . 11~,,~ ~~-~~I From the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Illustrated Atlas - 1902 6l https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/262f65b9d50667f2929319de67dd63ac.pdf 39a42ccf391a934ba45044ca8885704a PDF Text Text SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ESTABLISHED 1·992 Working to Preserve our County's History Pottawattamie County Genealogical S~ciety The Pottawattamie County Genealogical, Society (PCGS) was founded in 1992 and became a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society in 1993. Its main purpose is to aid individuals who wish to begin, develop, and improve their genealogical pursuits and endeavors. This is accomplished through literary and educational means including lectures, discussions, workshops, classes, and by providing genealogic~ · source materials. · Additionally the society strives to create and foster an interest in genealogy by the general public, gather and preserve genealogical and historical data, particularly with respect to ancestors, founders, and early settlers of Pottawattamie County; and to aid individuals in their research and in compiling their family history. Frontier Heritage Library The PCGS owns and operates the Frontier Heritage Library, located at 622 South Fourth Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, or by special appointment. Our collections include hundreds of books and periodicals. We also own all the old County court books, including the death records, marriages, wills, probates, naturalization records, etc. The majority of the county books have been indexed by the society's volunteers and offer easier convenience in searching for information on your heritage. Our collections also include all the City Directories from 1877-1974 and all the Federal and STATE censuses of our county. The holdings of the Frontier Heritage Library continually expand artd new resources are added each year. When visiting our facility, please remember, we have a vast collection of "out of state" material as well as county information, and our Kentucky and Irish sections are quite extensive. We invite you to visit us soon! Connected to the Web The PCGS owns and operates an extensive Web Site containing a vast amount of information on our county and many of the indexes to our collections. You may reach us at http://www.rootsweb.com/-lapottaw (or) contact the society directly by using the following email address: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com or just give us a call at (712-325-9368). Gifts and Donations The Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization and all gifts and cash donations are tax-deductible. In addition to gifts, we offer individuals an opportunity to share their personal libraries with other genealogists across the world by placing their collections in our library on an "indefinite loan" status whereby the donor retains ownership and may retrieve the material at any time. Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society P. 0. Box 394 Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502-0394 The Frontier aa : I Vol 10, No 4 POTT A WATT AMIE COUNTY (IA) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PO Box 394, Co. Bluffs, Iowa, 51502 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Beck, President Marsha Pilger, Past President Gene Young, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Doloris Mauer, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Mary Lou Burke (3) Kelly Gerhardt (2) Marcella Steffenson (1) Research: Barb Christie; Ginny Able; Joan Weis; Marcella Steffenson; Doloris Mauer; Ann Ryan; Marge Negethon SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE # 712-325-9368 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY: 622 South 4th St., Co. Bluffs, Iowa Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month except July and December Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes four quarterly publication of the Frontier Chronicle Historical magazine. Ancestor Certificates are available for those whose ancestors lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier; 1885 or earlier; and 1905 or earlier. Contact the Society for applications. Chronicle 2. 4. 9. 10. The History of Pottawattamie County Edited by: Marsha Pilger Table of Contents: Vol. 10, No. 4 October - December 2004 The Rohlfs Family More about the CARSTENS branches A Look at our Past Biographies in the Frontier Heritage Library 12. Tid-Bits 14. 17. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (Cont'd) PCGS News HELP! IF you had an ancestor who lived in Pottawattamie Coupty at one time and you would like to see their information preserved, send your article along with photo's (if you wish!) to: Marsha Pilger, 807 Madison Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503, and we will try to feature them in the forthcoming issues of the Frontier Chronicle. People of our County Tewes Rohlfs, Sr. (ca. 1903) Tewes Rohlfs was born to immigrant parents and according to his baptismal certificate his given name was Johann Theves Rohlfs but he never used that name and was always known as just Tewes Rohlfs. His parents, Hans Heinrick Rohlfs and Katharina Elizabeth Thies came to America from Kalterkirchen / Alveslohe, Schleswig-Holstein and settled in Minden, Iowa. Hans Heinrick Rohlfs was a blacksmith and farmer and successful at both. Unfortunately, in 1883, at age thirty-one he died leaving his children Tewes, age 3, and Lena, age 4, without a father. Katharina remarried but she died seven years later in 1890. 2 Tewes' sister, Lena, later married Ernest Gustav Kendel and became our subject's primary care giver along with some aunts that lived in Minden. Tewes went to school in Minden and later attended Colorado A&M (Colorado State University) in Fort Collins. During these years he played football for his school and is pictured on the left in his uniform. He later went to a business school in Davenport, Iowa, and this is where he met and later married Dessa Wright who was a local seamstress. They moved back to Minden, Iowa, and he went to work as a cashier in the German American Bank. Mr. Rohlfs was a man of numbers almost all of his life. In the early years business was conducted in both German and English until the First World War made it unpopular to proclaim his heritage and even the use of the term "German potato salad" was deemed "unpatriotic." During the depression of the 1930's, the bank failed and closed its doors. Tewes and Dessa had five children born while living in Minden: Martha (1904-1991), Tewes Rohlfs, Jr. (1907-1978), Leota Hadessa (1908- 1992), Mona Gervaise (1912-1991) and Mary Jane (1915). Their last two children, twins born in 1917, Alma Janette and Albert Jean, arrived after the family removed to Shelby, Iowa. In about 1917/18, Tewes began working for the Shelby County Savings Bank and stayed with this establishment until just before it went under in the "Bank Holidays" of the 1930's. He was then hired by the Omaha National Bank to help liquidate the assets of the small banks that the latter had foreclosed on. Later he gained employment with the Nebraska Department of Banking as an auditor of the Building and Loan business in the state and it was at this time he and his family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa. During this period of time, Tewes and his family resided at 401 Glen Avenue. About 1932, he was hired by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and spent the next years traveling. His area included the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. During this time he was an auditor for the Federal Insured Building and Loan Association. In about 194 7 he retired from the banking industry and became a gentleman farmer in Chandler, Oklahoma. The work was too much for him and he suffered a stroke and had to give up his farm. He was returned to Omaha where he was bedridden until his death on January 3, 1951. l I People of our County I · 7 · !. ~. i s7c Tho ,,,,d0,.i:rne<l • pphe>h• ""' M=iage Lice~ae, boing ••om,,,..., th., \: ;, or du• ,,,.. .,f 3••~ ••<l upwanls, &n<l a ,..,deot \: . ... ~ ...... .. : ......... _ .. _,andthat l ,,,,,t},. ·~ or . . ...... _._2..L ............ __ v-= .,,. "P'~<'d> and .,.,.,_ 1: \ ~--- th t.Kaili.parties :ire botl111t1~~ 1.nd 'i:, frt"e from ph:'-:1i.::&l i11finni1 i~,,_ 1111:1 thnl JI(\ )1'~ al impe1liml'nt t"Xi~t .. '"' 'lhe 111:1rrin:;!': or ~1 il p:irtiet., . ,. J \" +.. ril~· I.cl~ d / 'I ,. ' _1-14_:,,_d.,, __ -~~ \ the . ..... .. r!<,,i.I miom·,and fill""--·-··-·· .. ···-· c.'Ol1Fe11t t n tlw mnrriage of t<Aill parties.. ............. ...................... .. ........... -.................. I .•. ~-~ JS!LP~~---- 1:,, .. J..:.:;-:;,,Cf,...11oa ..... /u . ----- -------- I\ ........ :. A. n,, isiq!,, \i 1: 1: t.lit>:r" wit~ fj\eil in tlio! ul'!it'"tl ,.f thf' Clerk uf dw Cirr.uit Courl. a <:<'n:illc:i.tfl nf mArria p;e in the " ·orlb :uu] figurus follov.-i_u:;, o-wi ~ 11 To the C1rcu1t Court. o f Pottawattam1e County, Iowa : (j\ co, • _. <::::;) ·' 18 'lthi• C!le<riific"'• Tl•""""" ----- .,..__'1,_ ----""' "' -- --, A lJ, 18S5,t----:--- ~--- \\ \\ !' '" AAU1 (J..rnty, ~~i.uo '"low, nool h) •u<l<><"J. l o\ul) .10\NED IN MAIHUAGE _ _ 'd-'1..Jl....d.... _fu ~ -- - · ..... _ ___ )\_~~ Gi<en un<kt my -- baud •1 ~ ..... . ... $.::'i ::.. ,, <loy nf ________ ~ _ . ·- . ,,, ..... , .. .... :·~~"- Pottawattamie County Marriage Records - Book E, p.370 (1877) On September 29th, 1885, Katharine Rohlfs, the widow of Hans Rohlfs and mother of Tewes', was united in marriage in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Friedrich Schultz. Both listed their residence as Minden, Iowa. Katharine had been born on J a n 8, 1855, and stated her age at the time of the event as twenty-eight years. Three children were born of this union: Anna in 1887, Elizabeth in 1889, and Catharine in 1890. (Note: the 1895 State Census of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, lists the ages of the children and was taken in June of that year) On August 1, 1890, Katharine died. Using the census as our guide, it might be possible to assume that she may have died of complications during or after childbirth (?). The census states the youngest child, Catharine, was four years old but it may be possible that she was turning five in just a few months. As is true with many sources when they are compared, a variation also surfaces regarding Katharine Rohlfs second husband, Friedrich Schultz. The marriage certificate in 1885 states he was twenty-seven when he married Katharine, but ten years later when the 1895 census was taken he gives his age as thirty-five years. One can only speculate as to the discrepancy in the data however, appearing on the census with Friedrich a re the three children born to him and Katha rine and Lena Rohlfs, age 15, and her younger sibling, Tewes age 14. (NOTE: the latter's name is quite distorted on the census, but 3 because of the information provided by Albert Russ, of Minnesota, a descendant of the family, we know it must have been Tewes.) Our research further indicates that the records for Section B of Minden Cemetery may also be incorrect when they state that the first child of Katharine and Friedrich Schultz, Anna, was born on the 9th of September 1885. This does not compute when compared to the 1895 census when her age is given as eight years. It is possible the stone was placed there later, or the information was given at the time of the death when the family was under great distress and confused the event of her birth with the date of the marriage of her parents. We can only speculate in reference to this, but it would seem highly unlikely that she was born in 1885 twenty days prior to the marriage of her parents. Albert Russ has done extensive work on the family from which he descends and the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society is very grateful for the information he has shared with u s regarding his heritage. He wrote much of the material on Tewes and Desse Wright Rohlfs and provided the photo featured here. If you would like to contact him, we will be happy to provide you with his address. NOTE: If you would like to h ave YOUR FAMILY featured here, just send the information to our society at the address listed in this publication. People of our County Family links to HENRY CARSTENS Sometimes it can be quite amazing how far information and precious memorabilia can travel and then how easily it can return fullcircle again. Nora Andresen of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, recently contacted the Genealogical Society offering a treasure of items located among her family holdings. These articles and the material she shared with us sheds further light on the heritage of HENRY CARSTENS of the historical farm by that name in Pottawattamie County. It is with great pleasure we present some of it here in an effort to help preserve this delightful material and thank Nora Andresen for her thoughtfulness and foresight in preserving this prized collection which will eventually be placed in the possession of Jane Lamp, a descendant of Henry Carsten's family. We are confident Miss Lamp will be extremely pleased to add these items to her family albums. A BIT OF HISTORY Detlef Schmidt (b. 2 May 1832; d. 25 May 1872) married in Scott County, Iowa, about 1857 to Anna Catharina Carstens, the sister of Claus Johann Carstens, born on Jan 19th, 1839. Claus Johann was the father of Henry Carstens who owned the Carstens Memorial Farmstead in Shelby, Iowa. Claus Johann and his sister, Anna Catharina, were both born in Germany. Anna Catharina Carstens was born on March 27th, 1835, and died October 18, 1909. Two additional siblings, Christina Margretha (she was born October 18, 1828, and married an Ehlers) and Johann Heinrich Carstens, born October lQth 1841 (he went to Australia) were born to the patriarch of the family, John Karstens. According to the family story, "Claus Johann's wife (Elizabeth Joenk) was somehow related to Detlef Schmidt and when Claus Johann Carstens went back to Germany for a visit, he was appointed to bring Detlef Schmidt's young relative safely to the U. S." It is reported "she was too young to travel alone, and soon after her arrival, Claus Carstens and the young lady were married." (Pott. County Marriage Records indicate this event took place on April 14, 1872) (Note: for more information on the CARSTENS family see The Frontier Chronicle, Vol. 5, No. 2, pages 6/7) 4 Detlef Schmidt and Anna Catharina Carstens had the following children: a) ANNA C. (b. 8 Sept 1858; d. after 1936. and married to Adolph Baustian (Scott County). Moved to Minden, Iowa, Sunnyside Fruit Farm and later removed to Overton, Nebraska. Their children were: Hilda (Martin Billingsly), Mabel, John and Adolph. b) WU.LIAM (b. 9 Mar 1860; d. 6 Feb 1926) and married to Anna Meyer. Children: Arthur and Olga. c) SOPHIA C. (b. 17 Dec 1861; d. 4 Nov 1931 and buried in Shelby, Iowa). She married Feb 24, 1887, to Charles Holdorf (1861-1933) of Clinton, Iowa. This couple moved to Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in 1889, and to Shelby, Iowa, in 1929. Their children were: Rilla, William, Ida (Bladt), Viola (Myers), Elsie (Billingsley) and Oren. d) CHARLES E. (b. 23 July 1863; d. 27 Nov 1939) and married in 1889 to Annie Holdorf (b. 24 Dec 1866; d. 7 June 1898). Children: Harry (1893/4), Walter and Raymond (1898-1943). e) ADOLPH G. (b. 18 March 1865; d. 9 Feb 1940) and married Sept 6, 1888, to Florence Motheral and had one daughter, Florence Ellen (Hovey) b. 1889. He married second to Eva Bell (b. 1871; d. 1928) and had children: Margery (married Austin Gress) and Merna (Martin). f) JOHN W. (b. 27 Dec 1867; d. 1957) married Willetta Bell (1879-1947) and had children: Lela (Peterson), Gladys (Snow) and Everett. g) TWINS who were born and died in 1869 h) NANCY C. (b. 9 Sept 1870; d. 1944) unmarried. i) DAVID HENRY (b. 30 June 1872; d. 28 April 1956) married Nora Holst and had children: Elmer and Violet. Annie, Sophie, John and Adolph moved to Western Iowa. John and Adolph owned and operated a general store in Hancock for many years. William, Charles and David farmed in Scott County, Iowa. Nancy spent her life in Scott County and Davenport. (Note from Nora Andresen: "Some of my Mother's family lived in Hancock, Iowa, in the early 1900's. They sent many family pictures to their relatives in Scott Co. , IA., during that time." -- ) People of our County John Schmidt Schmidt Family Home Hancock, Iowa 5 John and wife, Willetta (Bell) Schmidt Willetta Schmidt & children: Lela, Gladys & Everett People of our County Adolph and Anna C. (Schmidt) Baustian (probably their Wedding photo) Adolph and Anna Baustian 6 The Baustian Children: John, Adolph, Mabel, and Hilda Baustian Home on the farm in Minden, Iowa Sunnyside Fruit Farm Near Minden, Iowa Home of Adolph & Annie Baustian MILLS A Look at Our Past Minden, Iowa, about 1908 Senio'r Basket Ball Team HENNl~GER, CAPTAIN" FONDA HARDEN Council Bluffs, Iowa 1907 Crimson and Blue High School Annual (note: Bill Cutler on the far right) 9 CtJTLEn Biographies in the Frontier Heritage Library ADAMS, John -- The Founding Fathers - A Biography in his own words -- by James B. Peabody ADAMS, John, -- The Character of -- by Peter Shaw ALLEN, -- The History of the Allen Family ALLISON, William Boyd -- by Leland Sage BARDSLEY, Desc of Joseph Thomas Bardsley & Betty Bradley Hadbury w /related families, Neal Bardsley BARKER, The Barker Family -- Mike Barker BARI'ON, Dr. Thomas H. (an autobiography) - Civil War Physician BASSETI', Joseph: Englishman and American 1839-1916 -- by Barbara M. Anderson BECK -- a Beck Family Heritage Book by Beatrick Bailey BECK, John & His Clan by Lela Beck Jerrell 1965 BENEKE -- "A Dream Come True" -- The Beneke Family History by Raymond Beneke BOLEYN -- The Concubipe -- A Story of Anne Boleyn (by Norah Lofts) BOONE, The Boone Family by Hazel Atterbury Spraker BORG, Carl Magnus and Anna Sofia (Sweden) 1996 BRANDT, -- Our Brandt Ancestry BROWNING, Jonathan -- Lifetime Travels of 1805-1879 BUTLER -- Nebraska Pioneer -- family history of the William Butler Descendants BUTLER, Family history of the Bulter's (numerous other branches featured) CAMPBELL Contacts in America (21 Vol~) CAMPBELLSociety, Journal of CANNING, George: Politian and Statesman CHASE, COLEMAN & COZAD Familiy -- by Maxine DeBord CHOUTEAU -- The Founding Family of St. Louis, Missouri -- 1977 CHURCHILL, Winston S. --Youth 1874-1900 (Vol 1 -- Includes photographs & maps) CHURCHILL, Winston: An Intimate Portrait -- by Violet Bonham Carter CLARK / CLARKE, -- The Clark(e) Family -- Sylvia Snipes COPELAND, Some Copeland and Little Families by A. Lucille Hamey & Fairline Bigley CORWIN --The Corwin Genealogy-- by Edward T. Corwin DANIEL'S, Jack -- Legacy -- by Ben A. Green DAVIS, The History of the Davis Family DEBORD, MCGOWEN, & PENSE Family -- Wesley Debord DINGMAN, The Dingman Family by Donald Dingman DOLLIVER, Jonathan Prentis -- by Thomas Ross DUPONT, The Autobiography of an American Enterprise -- by E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Co FANDERS, Genealogical History of the Fanders Family 1991 FORSYTHE Saga;-- by John Galsworthy GEISE, Adolph Heinrich -- Ancestors of GILMORE -- The Gilmore Family Album GREEN, The Familie Green of Slesvig -- Jurgen Green & Dorothea Goldstedt -- Ancestors & Desc 1709-1998 GREENE Family of Slouswieg, Germany GRIEPP, Descendants of Gottfried & Wilhelmine Griepp & their HINTZ & Rathke Kin HANSEN, The Hansen Fam. Genealogy & the story of Rasmus Robert Hansen & Ane F. Rasmussen by Butts HENRI, Robert -- his Life & Art -- by Bernard Perlman HINES, and Allied Families -- by Benjamin McFarland Hines HOLBEN, -- Gleamings: A History of the HOLBEN and Rettinger Ancestors ofTwide Holben -- by R. Holben HOLLINGSWORl'H, Leon S. Genealogical File: An Introduction & Inventory, -- by Leon S. Hollingsworth HOPP, -- "The Hopp Sisters" -- by Winifred Estes Hopp. Kemmish HOWLAND, SMITH, CURI', WILLSON -- Our Famity Tree, (Descendants of Mayflower Passenger) JACKSON, Andrew and the Search for Vindication -- by James C. Curtis JACKSON, Andrew, Portrait of a President -- by Marquis James JACKSON, Andrew -- and the Course of American History -- by Harper & Row (3 Vols) JEWITT, Charles Coffm Jewit -- by Borome KENNEDY Years (A History of the Kennedy Family) KENNEDYS --Triumph & Tragedy, the Story of the Kennedys (The Associated Press) KIRCHOFF, LEFMANN, PETERS, RUBBE Clan KITCHEN family book KJOSER-COZIER CHRONICLES -- 1600-1987 by J. K. Cozier Jr. LEEDOM, -- The Leedom Family -- by Sara A. L. Eachus LEMM -- The World History with charts 10 ] People of our County Adolph & Florence Schmidt Adolph & Eva (Bell) Schmidt 7 a/'&zc ·<;'it :tvocA;i9wA. Florence Schmidt Margery Schmidt Merna Schmidt The Schmidt Home Hancock, Iowa People of our County Left: Mr. & Mrs Charles Holdorf (Sophia Schmidt) Below: The home of the Holdorf Family CHARLES HOLDORF FAMILY CHARLES, Viola, Orin, SOPHIA (SCHMIDT) HOLDORF, Elsie (back row) William and Ida 8 I I .. Biographies in the Frontier Heritage Library LITILE, (see Copeland) LOCKERBY, The Lockerby Family History -- by Marsha Lockerby Pilger MANSFIELD Genealogy -- by Geneva Daland & James Mansfield MAUPIN, The story of Gabriel & Marie Maupin, Huguenot Refugees to Virginia in 1700 MAY, --The Shoemakes's Children, 8 Generations of the MAY family 1567-1813, by Fred T. May MCCULLOCK, Oscar Carleton; 1843-1891; Preacher & Practitioner -- by Genevieve C. Weeks McINTYRE, - "This I Remember" by Veda Beatice Gordon Mcintyre MCKINLEY, GARFIELD, LINCOLN -- Memorial Edition -- by, William Dixon Bancroft MCKINLEY, The Illustrious Life of William McKinley our Martyred President, -- by, Murat Halstead MCKINNEY History MILES, The Family History of Oliver K. Miles MILLER, Helen Aurlia Hinman by Anne Miller Eckman MONTANEY, James -- Ancestors & Descendants of (1799-1857) MOORE Family Inquirer MOORE Family Register MUNDT -- Jacob Herman Mundt & Anna Messman Mundt ODEGAARD & DUE, Genealogy of the Odegaard & Due Families by Arthur Odegaard 1976 PAGE --The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page (3 Vols) -- by Burton J. Hendrick PARRISH, The Parrish Family- by Rev. Brent L. Parrish PARROTI Family History by Loretta Beck Parrott (2 Vols) PENNINGTON, Pennington Pedigrees by Bee Holmes 1976 PETERSEN, PeterThybo -- autobiography. Revised by Agnes & Helga Petersen 1965, 1966. PETERSON, -- Two Families from Boomer Twp., Pott. Co., IA., "Peter Peterson & Capt. Thomas Thomas" PILGER, -- Pilger Family Newsletters 1983-1993 POLK, James A., - Correspondence of (1837-1838) PRINCE, "Prince Family Prince" by Pete Prince -- The story of 1400 Princes Across America PURCELL Family of America Genealogical Assn RAMSEY, "Wild Garlic Islands" -- A Genealogical Account of the Ramsey Family by Robert Stone RICE, "We Sought the Wilderness" - The Edmund Rice family by Clayton Rice ROCKERFELLERS -- The Rockerfellers: An American Dynasty -- by Peter Collier & David Horowitz SHOWMAN, Showman Families 1750-1991 by John D. Showman SMITH - WHITALL -- The Transatlantic Smiths -- story of a Quaker family SMITH, The C. A. Smith family by Pearl M. Smith 1984 SMITH, Henry Smith & Anna Clara (Malloy) Smith SNIPES, -- Snipes Hunter, -- newsletters of the Snipes family (1995-1996) SOPER, -- Biography of the "Soper" Families SPEARMAN, The Descendants of William Spearman of Devon, England, & North America, -- Barb Christy STEVENS --The Stevens Families of Nova Scotia -- by Robert K. Stevens & C. J. Steven STONE -- A STONE Collection - The Origins, Migrations & Growth of an Illustrious Family STRONG, The Diary of George Templeton Strong --The Civil War 1860-1865 -- by Nevins & Thomas STUHR, -- Adam Stuhr -- by Virginia Stuhr SUTION, -- The Sutton Family & Allied Lines: Bishop, Bonham, Conger, Dunham, Fuller, Lothropp SWOVELAND, The Journal of Ora Jerald Swoveland 1935-1941 THOMAS Tracks THOMAS, --Two Families from Boomer Twp., Pott. Co., Iowa "Peter Peterson & Capt. Thomas Thomas" TISDALES, -- Meet the Tisdales -- by Rose Tisdale TRUMAN, Harry S. TRUMAN, Harry S. , by Wm E. Penberton TUCKER - SCOTI, Our Families -- by Virginia Tucker Oliver & Jane Young VINCENT, -- Vincent Family Newsletters 1978-1986 WAGER Family of Doutrnergen WALDON/WELDON, Connection by Lloyd Washington Welden 1983 WASHINGTON, George -- Map Maker WAUGH: "Foundations" A Waugh Family History WENDT, Wendell WILCOXEN family WILD, The Descendants of Henry Whild WILSON, Woodrow -- As I know Him -- by Joseph P. Tumulty WINCHESTER, The Winchesters -- Sylvia Snipes 11 Who would have thought? Many many years ago When I was twenty three, I got married to a widow Who was pretty as could be. This widow had a grown-up daughter Who had hair of red. My father fell in love with her, And soon the two were wed. This made my dad my son-in-law And changed my very life. My daughter was my mother, For she was my father's wife. To complicate the matters worse, Although it brought me joy, I soon became the father Of a bouncing baby boy. My little baby then became A brother-41-law to dad. And so became my uncle, Thought it made me very sad. For if he was my uncle, Then that also made him brother To the widow's grown-up daughter Who, of course, was my stepmother. Father's wife then had a son, Who kept them on the run. And he became my grandson, For he was my daughter's son. My wife is now my mother's mother And it makes me very blue. Because, she is my wife, And my grandma too. If my wife is my grandmother, Then I am her grandchild. And every time I think of it, It simply drives me wild. For now I h ave become The strangest case you ever saw. As the husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa! "The Proph" Tid-Bits TRACING YOUR ROOTS You can have a lot of fun tracing your heritage, but you may learn more then you intended. For instance, if you find that if you have roots in the European countries and they connect to the Royal lines, you would then · be part ITALIAN, for both the German and Plantagenet lines married into the Italian Rulers (The Lombards, the Guelphs and the Medics) of Northern Italy. The Hapsburgs can claim SPANISH heritage. Eleanor, daughter of Edward 1st, married Ferdinand the 3rd, King 0f Spain (o.b. 1290), a lien that dates back to El Cid, a Spanish General who kept the Caliph's army out of France and the rest of Europe by winning the famous battle of Valencia in 1094 A.D. This famous battle pushed back the Moslem invasion for a second time and saved Christianity for Spain and Southern France, if not a greater share of Europe. Let us digress a moment about a revelation one discovers in history and genealogy. The bitterest of enemies, El Cid and the Caliph, soon shared the same offspring through the child from the Caliph's daugther. In this case, it was only one generation; however, it has happened throughout the history of mankind. A second example is King Harold and King William the 1st. Within six generations they claim the same common descendants. In fact, it is true for everyone who has children: for eventually, within a millennium (1000 years), you will probably share the same descendants with the offspring of your friends and neighbors! Once you trace your heritage this far, we are into Africa and we now have acquired the heritage of EGYPTIANS. Then moving further forward, we inherit descent from the PERSIANS (Iran), and the MESAPOTAMIANS (Iraq) through this same Moorish line. Unfortunately, these two related nations have been fighting each other since 600 years before Christ! (and, -- we think we are going to change them?) OK, now, you claim SCOTTISH descent. Well Favious Joseph, the famous HEBREW historian, had followed the Scottish line of Kings back to Kenneth McAlpin, the first of the Celtic Kings in that country. This continues back to the earliest Hebrew lines that are part of your Scottish Heritage. Want to be a VIKING? We a re, -- through another line, besides the English Kings. Tra ce William the Conqueror and you will find h e descends from King Rollo, the first Viking leader who conquered Northern France. Oh yes, and I forgot to mention - we are also GREEK. If we pick up again with the Plantagenet line and go further ba ck into history, beyond the year 1000 AD, we find that we have heritage from Greece, for we descend from Ba sill the 2nd, the first ruler of the second Macedonian Empire. Now, if you want to be technica l, this lineage would a lso include the progen itors of Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey. So, -- if you want to h ave fun, -- just find a Royal Connection to Europe a nd start reading all a bout your ancestors because, almost everyone who made (and make) up this world is your relative! Editorial by: Marsh a Pilger 12 Tid-Bits CENSUS TAKER It was the first day of census, and all through the land: The pollster was ready .. . a black book in his hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there; Toward the smell of fresh bread floating through the crisp air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face; And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; And she answered his questions, --- the best she was able. He asked of her children .. . Yes, she had quite a few; The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; His sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride; as she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age ... The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head; And I saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot;" Was it Kansas? or Utah? Or Oregon ... or not? They came here from Scotland, of that she was clear But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; They could read some and write some, though not really much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done; So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. And as he rode off he proclaimed very clear, "May God bless you all for another ten year!" Now picture a time warp .. tis' now you and me; As we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow As we look for that entry from so long ago. They could never imagine on that long ago day; That the entries they made would affect us this way? I wish they could know how we really feel; By searching our heritage they become so real. Augh, -- We can hear if we listen, ---- the words they impart; Through their blood in our veins and their love in our heart. Author unknown 13 12 ~ u z ,; Supplies a long felt wan t . JOG Sold In i'i Ninety ~y.o . I E'f'er.r Qwncr or n Fann F.r.~im~ )0!':11<"'-i Jn 1?1od1:Tnklv tt1nhcn,'tl rou11try <~ Hml pn1l't:•); lt_• i,•1!1J1luym cnt. t:hl· ~ ll ~fl~:D~~i~~f~~~:ru~~~%l~e.~~:~~ ~~~~;!~r (].) \1. W rirc ru!' t'.irct!!al'IJ ar.d l"ticc. IA11tl!, :rnd alk.irt-t."'!' ·.r $-t J1 :Ln::¢.\ '.;f'.f\~ (l<'"'"'" l l-.1; I'" ' '-l ;!-" : RUSSE: e.il.. & CO., Massillc:::, D. w : -·-····--·--·--··-- --··--··· ·-·· ] 11 The"BOSS'· THRESHER p~ it 1894 City Directory NOTICE: ~ (l) 00 c:3 ~ a:l ~ 0: IIl ~ 0 a. "' ::,: ~ ~. :x: 1), Cl z «: ~ 0 .. "' :5 8 "" '° "' Ill rn N t>-1 iii ~ ~ ~ a:i 0 ril This space is left empty because YOU DID NOT SUBMIT AN ARTICLE ON YOUR FAMILY ! The PCGS is looking for interesting material to use in this publication. If you have something you would like to share with our readers, we encourage you to send your information to us. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) HARKNESS BROS.,D'"t •. ~~.f.~: COUNCIL BT.urn CITY Dtu:CTOBT. ~ia = Nason, Maggie r 239 n Bent.on It. ~ Nason1 W Waldo r 239 a Benton st. Neal, John oigamtakeri wb ti29 Broadway, r 9 Madison st. Neal, I N carpen&ctr1 r 9 a 1st at. Neal, M Jr 9aUtat. Neal, Samu.el wka Miaun W"rse's li.-ery stable, bds Kief'• hotel. Negus, Beary wb C R f & P yd., r 917 9th st. Nebling, Geo wd Ste'lral't111 pkg house. Neil~, M1e Anna C wk• 221 Harmony at. N~ilaon, Mi&11 Christina. domestic, r 164 s 2d at. Neilson, Chril wlrs K C .t St J, r 111'1 19th a:ve. Neilseu, Jacob carpenter, r 18.31 19th al'e. :J!llILSEN, JENS D6iryman, r llllO l!th at. Neilsen, John lab, r 2107 lhh st. Neilton, John eight Ca.t" repairer KC & St J, r 918 4-th at. Neibo'll, Leia carpenter, r 15!2 EDgle ave. Neil.en, S P blksmitb 111 e Broadway. Neilson, Peter wits X:: C .t St 1, r 1117 19th ...... .,. Neiman, Mi• Katie domestic, r M>6 Voorhis st. Nebion, Mia Anna Louisa r 710 Washington &\'8. Nelson, C P wk. C M & St P. bds ti 1 17th ue. Nelson, Cbri• A wlcs KC RR, r 28118th ave. Nflt.on, Chris lah, r 1300 18th ave. Nelson, CF lab, r 823 ue C. Nel80D.. E wks C & N W rd h, rave F bet 9th •nd 10th eta. Nelson, Hana.ab domeatic, r 433 Glen a-ve. Nelson, H P wks CR I & P, r eot lt:ith st and 16th ave. Ne"°n, HP lab, bds 211 17th a.-e. Nelson, Jennie wks &16 B~ufi' st. Nelson, Jennie wb 738 \Vuhington ave. Nelson, J W engr C B & Q, r llOb 6th aL .NellOn, J aaloon 806 Droadway, r 4:93 n 8th st. NellOCI, John hlQmitb, bde. 7L4 a lri .tt. Nelsoo, Ju lab, bda 211 17th a.ve. tl~NE$s ii~oS..~T.~~ .· ~ oom.cU.·m.w>&.CITY DIUCl'OBY. · .215 ·1 Newt.on, Samoel atone cutter, r 300· Bru:itoa. &t. lJl Niblock, &mes lab; r 609 o .Stb at. ~ Nioholu, AD [oee Mulhollaud & Co) 'I~ 4th st. ~ Niobolu, Obu wka MO Br9&'iway, ~ Revtire house. . ~ Nicbola, Chas wk& S G0ldst.8in, bd9 2g3. • let at. · ~i N~la, Cb.-,, dka 640 Bro.dway, bde .M'a.di.oa _et.. ..., Niobolu,. Ed •a.rd P elk~ ·f. _l '7~ '8th &Ve_. Nichola, Edward elks 20_l5 }4i·ne_ at. · ~ Niabola, F M t!Wnb"ter, r-203 ¥ lat.st.. =i Nie~~'! Frank tel aper CM & St P, r Broadway bet _lst. ~d 2d sts. S Nicolls, Geo H oper W U 1'el Co, b~s _Broadway bakery. O Niohol&,.J'eouie wka 1!02 ~th~ · ~ ~iooll, .111.n:ie& Olt;r Bakery 1.30 Brov.hr~y, r u.me~ . ·~ . Nichols, Mrs Ls.un r 1736 St.h Pe. ~ Njcbolu,. Mary Velk lo ,t Neb losCo. r 626-Washlogton avti. = Niu~ RH bkkeeper Groo~weg &. &.hoentgen. Nict>QltoD, J D ~mple ro.Jml · 8t1 '8roa.dw:ay, r· 201 ! bt at. Niebolsou, Ch&<i butoher, r 408 11 8th a~ Nidz, George r 216 Green s~ Nith, Emtm. r 276 Green •'· Nilea, Mra Elizabeth r 807 6th st. JnLBS, lt.P wall paper ai)d pai~ter 1.0 M11.in &1'.t r 916 4th st. -Nim(\ W w~· BecbUtle hotel: Nisby, Ubristian wlm CB I .• -·J;> rd h, ·r 1616 9th at. Noa.ck, Eli~bet.h roome 307 9'11 et. N:on.:i., B..:.ron 0 printet", ..,_n Nonparlu, r 120 Fra'nklin .at. Noble, Samuel [MEI $qui~ &..Noble] r 1S2·Broa.dway. N oblf,,_ Wm real Mtate dealer, r tt-0 Frailklin st. NOL.&JJ, MilO! Temperance Bill1a)'d Hall 60S im:iad~ ,,3 way, r 509 Kain et. , · ::z: . 1!11 = ~ . . . . ' N olan1 A. W harn8uma.ker, bde 2' · o Main. 1t. NOl'man, Augoat carpenter~ r -4:90 ~tot&man ~ Normazi, Millier t9:1i Stut&JDl.n &t. -. 14 ;.; PETER MILLER, ~!"ff.'l.;,lli.'i. ilD ; 214 OOU~CIL Bl..U"11 CITY DlRJr.C'l"OllY • ~ Nelson, John sa.looniat 806 Bro&dway, r 403 n 8th st. ~ Nel&0n, John' tailor, bds 901 Maiu at. CQ Nelaon, Lars catp'ln~r, r 122 Angle •t... t- N el8oo Mary wkl 633 "°~illo• a•e. : Ne!.on: M11.ry domestic, wks Geo Keelrne, r ua:J e Pier.oe at.. 0. Nel&0n, Martin car repairer W St L ct P rd h, ~cb 2204 4:th st. ~ Neboo, N J •ks 603 Willow ave. . ~ N elaon, Peter wks Geo K~lio&, r 1138 e Pierce at. ~ Nelsoo, Peter lab, r _ 902 ave B. ~ Nelaoa, Thos laL, r 21.:J Scott st. p Nt:-llarn, Wm ear repa.irttr L' P, r lli5 ~th st. ~ Nemeyer, James br&kkeman CB & Q. "' ~ llJEU!lA YER, JAOOB Prop llJeumayer'• Hotel, 218 and z !It Bro&dwe.y, r same. Q ~ Neumayer, Jacob aaloo:l, 236 Broad•a.y, r Neum11yer'a hotel. .:i NQabauer, A lab, bds St Joe houte.. 1' ~ NEUllJAS, O L Keat )[ark.et 727 Kain. r 825 Blu11' st. i Nl'wJick, George oo..eh cleaner C M & St P, r 1090 5t.l!i • L .,j NewluJ, Ell• wks Bera.Id.book bindery, bdlll Sta 4-th st. ~ Newl&1id, J..i- farllleT, r 013 4t-b st. O Ne•li1.nd, John W cigar 1D&ker, bds M3 4-th st. E-4- NeW1G&f1, George lab, ; 1230 Uth av~ I Newman, Ge<lrge ooa.cb cleaner C R I & P, r 1620 9th SL 0 Newmau, F lab, bdl 165 Torlefs Glen. ~ Newtick, Geo car cleaner CM & St P. bd& Lowsr's bot.el. la-I Xewtou, Aon r 228 i lit n. ~ Newton,. 9tau briek mUOD, r_ 2-4.::S 10th ave. ~ Ne"too, Eh'ine M MMDI~ bd& m ave D. ~ Newt.on, Harry iron moulder, r 235 10th &Ve • ~ Newton, John J pllot.qrrapher, r 300 Btinton Ii. ~ Ne.-t.o~ Oli.-e eews Miss E M Palme~ r '1.!:8 ...,e B. ~ PETER MILLER, WlNDOW..£~.L.~ ~ . Q 216 COUlfCIL m.tJns CITY DIUC'l'ORY. ~ . ~ Norman, John F wk.s.U P Traosfer, r 1008 1 l7t.h at. t ~ , NONPABEIL PRINTING 00, Spencer Smith, Prest, ~ 0 · 8 Left'•rt.a, Vice-l'l'eet and Treae, J .r Steadman, ..; Secy, oor Scott at and Broadwey. ;.; ~ Norgren, Clara Wka ~22 Waehington ave.. ~ NORE?lE &: LANDSTROJC, merchant tailon,. r 518 Main at. ~ NOTene, A (see Norene&:: J..ao~trom] r 327 &ve E. z· North, .Alva lab, r.301 Logan at. - North, 1> W lab, r lst at w Swa.o's pkg house. ""' North, Mary~ r 312 Logan st. ~ North, Moroni Jab, r 3011..o,{an st. ~ North, Nephi lab, r 312 f.ogan st. ~ )fo"!-On Mi~ Althea r 1000 ~th st. ~ Norton, Amos r 1000 9th st. ~ Norton, Clan::nce elk Revere hou58.i r 24 n ?'th ~t. - Nortnn, D A t,e-.1oster, r 1000 9Lh st. E-4 Norto?J, Minar 100 9th at. llt Nort.i.m, Wen .,k~ M•aon Wiee's livery at.able, bds Kiel's hotel. ~ Northover, Harry car iosp KC St J & C B, r 1433 8d st. ~ Northrop, Ansen elk WW "Wallace,~- 37 Blnff at. ~ Northover, H•rry oar inap Kc·& St J, bdB codSth sc a.nd 18th O.l"e. ! Norri&, M1'8 SJ milly and fanoy gdr, 10~ llaio _at, r 2~ Willow ave. ;.1.1 Norren, Mary eervt 12<> 4th n. )i ~o_yes,, E.R wke Mason wise'.s livery &table,~ Kiel'a hotel. 0 B.UGENT, ~EI? R oity. eirculat« Daily Bera.Id, r ]216 8d ave. t Noge~t, Timothy wks Bn.dley'e imp b~~ r 700 4lh st. ~ Nut.I, Heory w:ks UP, r 1600 4,th ave. ,. Nanaemacher, Edward oi~rm&klic 629 Bl'<»dway, bds Kie~ '• hotel. I N:nup, Aonie "k@ 9U 3d &ve. Fl N)'T'Qp., Mary wb 732 Willow &ve. I 1. i I I The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) HARJ<NJ;;$ BllOS.,DJ<'f;.~.~: . • OOUYCIL "'"'""""',..,. DLUCTO>.T. fi7 E 0 1111 Oakea, Mias Enie bd!! 532 e Br0ad'W"ly. ~ ()ake11 Mr J bk.keeper Go14ld~'!I met.t mkt, rooms ~ lf.ynster at. ~ 011ElUIOL'l'ZER, H H·olOok deal«,' 2304- 9th •'- '1l Oberholtzer, MiN A Lr 280i- 9th st. i bli~r!i _Cb!& H !&iJrpadet, r 1316 Stb .. a.~e. ObliOger, H G P ~Hor wka Metcalf Bros, r 604 10th ave. ~ - Obert, Alex saloon ~46 e Br<*dway, r 510 e Pierce.st. ~ O'Brien, CM [aee Scott&: O'Brien] M6 Broad.way.. I· Q1Brien, Daoiel lab, bds 611 BlnB' at. O'Brien, Ka.te wk• 611 -Bluf .-t.. O'Bri~n. Jennie dioibg room-girl 714 Brm.dw&y. ~ O'Briap., JalllM l!Dgine dispatQher CM & St P.ni b, r Ut.8 8th 9\.. = o·~~. J~hn r 1130 8~ a•e. Q O'Britin, Miie Lizzie ; 11 SO 8t.b. a-re. e O'Brien, .Michael l&b, r lOU s 3d st. ~ O'Brien, J4orgJ11 •b Tra.ritfer, r llSO 8th ave. !§ O'Brien, Niok polioeman, r 110/i 6th ave. !< O'Brian, l'bomu r 1100 8th ave · .. O'Briao, TbOmu wlu C M & St P "1 b,' 1'213 8th ot.. 0'Brieo, Wm 1ard man Emigrant ~ae. O'Brien, WcD: lab, s: _l52210th an. OcbSenbein, S.ciiuel butcher, opp Siedentopfs, e Broadway. 0 1c.ooor1 Mi.u Wla.r 1513 6th ave. Q1(.;ooOl'1_ ~t'I Bridget board~g bo~ 1518 3th &v&- O'eo0ner1 Li.We dining room girl Ti;timont boaae. QtConner, Katie. wait.er Qrffton ~ O'Connor, J&m91 l&b, bd. SU Maio et. O'Connor, JlichaeJ oa.r npT W St L & P, r 718 Bluf et. O'Connor, Mim Sarah wb 72t: '\Yillow a'". O'Conn_er, W·G foreman W St La: P rd h, $ _ 11-8 Blut- et.. i ODELL a; DAY, Beal . Enate and :rn.urance .Apnta, I o1llce 89 l'earl iit. · · · • HARKNESS BROS., D•"t •. ~~ .. ~·: OOlra"CIL Bt.tTPl'S CJTJ'" l>lRBCTORT. 219 IQ Oli~er, G Folk C 0 D olot-bing store, bds 226 Wa-sbington ave. ; Olive r, Miss Maggie r 226 Wa&hington ave. OliYer, H C bkkeeper r 226 Washington aTe. I OLIVER, J T Merchant Tailor, 1 a.nd I! Masonic block, ~ r 381 s lld st. ;:: Oliver, Wm G [see Oliver & Graham], r 226 Waahington a:n . ~ OLIVEB., RoBERT printer, wks Hera.Id ·office, r 226 Wubio.gton ave. !S- Oliver, John wks Oli•er & Gnibarn, -r 226 Washington a.ve. '"3 Ollerea1haw, Mies Raohel [~Rev AK &tea]. g Olmstead, Mi.se R stenographer David Bradley & Co, bds 208 4th s,, ~ Olmsted, F W [see Bond&: Olmatedl r 813 6th ave. ~ Olaoo, Miae (,'"h.ristina r 209 Stutsma.n st. = Olson, Charles lab, r 415 a lat st. Olaoo, Chris padnter, wks L C Lanen, bde UO Grab~m ave. Ol&on,-Hant. stone ou.tte;·, r 327 8 bt &t. Olson, JP boa.rding house 211 17th ave. Olson, John ct.rri.ge trimm1>:r, wks H.&ttenh11uer, bds Revere Olson, Jim la-b,·r 922 ave H. Olsen, Louis bridge builder, btls St Joe house. 01son, Louis ear repairer C M & S; P 1 bds 907 7th st. Olsen, Louis M carpente r, wks Raymond & Campbell. Olson, Louis lab bds 821 Maio al.. Olwn, Nels bricklayer, l' 714: a lat st. Olson, Peter wks LA Ouper, bdl 1132 e Pierce st. Olson, Mies Petuuia wks 713 '\Vasbingtoo ave. Ol&eo1 PauJ coach oleaoer C B & Q, r Tostev.in st. Obon, Tida.i cabinet maker, wk.a Stockert & Co1 r.111 Ridge 5t. Olson, Theodore wks St.ookert & Co. OMAHA BEE, H w Tilton, Jll[gr C 11 omce, 7 Pearl st. [; "' O'Malley, Thom .. wl<s C RI & P frt depo~ bdo 1100 6th •~ Onderdonk, Miss Inez r 735 s 1st st. O'Neil, James p11.i11tel', bds Revere home. i 15 ' PET· · ER ·'l._KTT '· · . ..,,,.,,,.., ~ """'----= ,,..~ ... .A:PZ _ a; ~ ·- . ""~..L..U.i..1~, "._ .. 113 ~·8Tltllsr. · -- ..... ~ :US. OOtrll'ClL BL'OB'8 (lJ:r'f"- DD::.cioJtT. ~ Odell, Frank ~' r 100 Tu.rlej 'a Gler... P: Odell, E Hoec boenhnde[ ... Odell& Day], Sl2RighSohoo1 ne. o:; Odell, Ira A com tra.v, l' 908 6th ave. ~ O'Dooald, Jeny elk 0 B & Q, bm St Paul hou .. '. -: O'Donnell, John blnmith, r 822 1 "2d st. ~ ~ OFFICER & PUSBY, lianli:er., cor Xa1.n at !Uld 1j?O&d- ~ way. . ~ Offioer, Chu T withptfioer & Putey, r 123 7th •l . t Oflioer, MiM Joli& E muAe· te&cher, t 6-63 ·Willow ave. ~ Dmeer, ~ert. P Teal~ and .hnura.nce, oi&oe WO B1'f:*dway._ Iii OFFIOBll., TH08 L- oo; .. , & Pusey] , 538 Willow a ... & I:::::·::::~:~.::~·:~. )(gr, Ira 8 Corproii, Day Cllt. "' 0 ~ O'Baven, J"oba l .. b, r 1826 8th ave. 41 O'Keefe, John wlu U P boggage room, ' 1018 8th st. ~ O'Keefe, ·MiM Jane r 1018 8th IL 0 O'Keefe, Edward, r 1018 8th at. ~ OLDS, ll B ftt and tkt agt {r l\Broad:way depot, r 30 9th •t. ! Older, Mrs M~t .r 824- 3~ ~ve. _ . '- $-. 01880Q, ~ul ooach olMtJer·K C St~ & q ·B, r 6109 South i.ve. . OlMOn, Mi• Lena. "'~ 2i9 7th It. ·. I>< .. !!;• . . .. ,, i OLIVB!t &; GJU,R.A.11(, Dealen 1n Fll'e Anna, .Ammn< j;l nitlon, FiahtDg Tacltle, etc, 19 a Kain at. fil . ~ Oliver~ ... Mrs Mary r 2!6 Wuhington ave. ~ PETER MILLER, ~.!'tl;1rzlim.AE> 0 220 COUYCll BLUJTS ClTY Dm:scTOJtT. ~ ~ O'Neill, Jamee teamater r 1106 7th at. ~ O'Neil~ l4 J [ ... adv] hds MnJ Dodand, 2« Vme &t.. 0 ~ 41======================== ...,; M. Jo 0 9NEILL, BllDBB Ii!\ t !§ fil =No. 828 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. ~:;;;;;;================================ ~ BROADWAY Q O'Neill, D J bus rilgr M J O'Neill, belt Mrs Dorland, 244 Vine st. 'Q O'Neal, Mn M waahwom&Q, r 1927 10th at .. · ~ O'Nealley, :Wm teamsier,·'bds Turley'• Gle.D. ~ Opitz, C F ..i .. man Jam~ Thom .. & Co, • 502 n 7th st. :g Opitz, Mrs W Cr 502 n 7th at. i::i 0,.,.,11, I N olk C B & Q, r 1504 8th ave. 0 OrTia, Chu B engr C & NW rd h, r 736 Bro&dway. g On', 1 N t.e&mster, r MS Scott el -< OB.CUTI\ F H [see Catady, Orcutt & French] r 229 Oakland ave. Orcutt, Mrs S H bda 229 Oakla.nd ave. g Orell, Iaaia.h •ks UP, r 1604 8th ave. ~ O'Rourke, Ja.mea l&b, r 303 e Pierce et. The 1884 Council Bluffs City Directory (continued) HARKNltSS BROS.,"'"l. ~. ~ E COt111'CfL BT.trn'& OITT DIB..!VI'OBT, 221 = Q'Ro&rk, John wb Salli..-an & Fibgerald, r-1801 8th &.-e. ~ O.bome, E H carpenter, r 403 Franklin •t. 08BOBlfE, Kn lt I( r 6t0 let ave. ()ebome., MU. Grace A r 620 bt 1.Ye, O.win, l(ia Addie milliner, r 1010 6ib an. Ostrom,_ John wkl gu ~ r 'itb ave bet 10th and 11th sta. oatowics. ~ Ale::a: K lab, r 101 Perip an. Ke-mnel r 101 Frank st. .,, Oti&, D W ouhier and bkkeeper Harkness Bros, r 917 td an. ~ Otto, Crist lab, r 690 Harrison at. . ~ Otto, a..,,,. wbC.tN W, ,:ios Gnen ot. Q~ Otto. l!n1 LouiA, r 208 Green st. Oursler, 1 M elk U P offioe., rooms 126 tth at. Ounler, AB weiga>aeter UP. bd& Weirich,~ at. = Orertoo, ~ lamber, ofloe 505 lit•." ' r 1680 4.th ne. Q OVERTOll, l'LATT Ooal, Wood pd Lumbar Yard, E MO Jlatn ~ oflloe &06 lilt ave, r 812 9th ave. · &c ()Tiatt,WJ~rn8that. ~ Owen, Jam.ea tinaer, bds Broactw.y hotel. o...., J W <inamitb, wa Coope• .t McG.6, bds Urood,..y hotel Owoo, A C teamlt.er Ed Mott, r oor bamoD and Knepper st. Owe&&, Ben 2d oook Beclitele b~. Owont, Wm olk J L Forman, roomfi cott. <>Wen, Owen D lab, r o Stb st. Owen, 0 r 220 Knepper 11t. Ownby, Henry carpenter, r N1ool.as 1t. Owen&; W H elk De Vol & Wright., bds 26 n Main ft. p p ACIPIC HOUSE, G W Ferguaon & Bon, l'roJio. P..aket, Mre Ruth dre11mak.er, r 296 4th 9t. P&co, J B [- P ... .t Schmidt], 710 M)'DI"'' •• HARKNESS B~OS.,t>~~~,-~~ ~ COUXCIL BLUJT6 CITY Dt&ECI'ORY. 223 = P•rJ~ Wm car repairer C M &: St P, r 1702 8th st. Parker, Cyru~ Smail carrier, r 225 Washington ave. Pa.rker7 Mrs EJizabetb Mr 225 Wubington ave. P&rker, Geo tearnstar, bd! 830 ave G. ~ llO I PARKS & PLATNER, Fancy Groceries, 162 Broad· ~ way, opp Ogden Rouae. Puks, Geo ( s<e Parks Ii: Pl&tneT] ' 223 • 2d st. ~~~ Parks, Mro Mary A bd• 820 a•e D. 8 Parks, Mrs Margaret bds 820 a'"e D. P&rmelee, Mrs 13ell saleslady Harlrnees Bros, ' 911 2d ave. 'II Parmalee., Chas com .t.ra.v, r 911 .2d ave. = Pan, bbaa brakeman W St L & P, bds Little Windsor. Q Pa.rrett, RT lab,' 610 Washington ave. C:; Parsons, A A trav a.gt. St Paul harvester wk!., r 330 Scott st. ~ PWons, C E bkkeeper Van Brunt, Thompson & Co, r 330 Scott st. l:'l Puoons, hving U bill elk Van Brun~ Thompson & Co, r 330 Scott, ~ Pal150DS, JN olkC B .t Q office;, 915 4th ave. ,.. Partridge, MiM Abigal r 851 . Lincoln ave. 8 Partridge, David well digger, r 351 Lincoln &Te. Partridge, G W well digg1>r, r 851 Lincoln ave. ~ Partridge, MW LiWe r 351 Linoolu ave. :; P~bel, Mias Amelia Gr 7'17 ·Willow ave. Paschel, Chu F ' 717 Willow ave. PASCHEL, HENRY real estate., r 717 Willow 11Ye. Paschel, Henry J r·717 Willow ave. Puehe.l, Mi.s Ma.ry r 717 .Willow al'"e. Paschel, Phillip P elk Wirt & Duquette, r 717 Willow ave. Patee, Cbu [col] porte• PaoiJic bouse. Patent, Oliver elk, bds M:t"S l>orland's 244 Vine st. Patrick, Samuel brakeman C & NW, bds UniOn Avenue hotel. Pa:trick, SH carriage painter, wk! Hattenhauer, r 715 bt a:ve. Patterson, Miu Anna. M r 816 4th ave. 16 ;::! PETER MILLER, wnrnowN~t-.!f'-TURES. ~ . i 2~ . comrcu.· Bl."On'S CITY .DlRECT'Oll:Y. ; PACE & SCHMIDT [J H l'ace, J Schmidt], Meat Mar- ~ ket, ll6 Jl[aln ot. : PAGE, HM: chief car inepector assn.trunk line, rOma.ha. • Page, J Hr ntt&r D anli D lnat. ~ Page, Mias H&ttie domestic, r 120 Glen ave. • Paioe, A L stock dealer, r 2810 ave A. ~ Paine,- A L earpenter, r 203 Grace sL Q Palm. Jeli11s b<b 709 4th st. l"1 ~ PALMER & WA.RE, Attorneya at Law, omoe over 623 Broadway. · !:! E-1: Palmer, Mias Annie, r 305 w Pierce st. I Palmer, Mr& Aun pastry cook, r 816 Stb st. :g Palmer, Chu D ollc a&vings bank, r 2·21 Harmuny st. ~ Palmer, )ii• Emma <l~malc:er 14: Main st, r 306 w Pierce t. : P.luM!lr, Fred cJk J D Crock•ell, r 306 e Piurce at. fiil Palmer, Mrs B elen l" 221 Barmouy at. ! Palmer, Misa Hattie I r 221 Harm9ny: st. Palmer, Henry 111horlmaker, 305 w Pierce sL ;!i Palmer, HE fS&e Mayne & Palmerl bda 451 Glen .... e. ~ Palmer, H J bkkeeper Ha.ys ci: Gleason, r 303 Pierce st. p ~ P ALlllER, J M Real Estate and Loan Agt, r UJ Har- ~ mony1t. Ill ll:t Palmer, )(isa Mary Emma r 221 Harmony st. ~ Palme<, Boben C [8ec Palm« .t Waro] r 288 7th at. !: Palmer, Wm C barber wb 5i3 Broadway, r 1017 10th st. er Palmer, w_ E wk.a Stewart's pkg bOUM. PANGLE, Dr G W offioe and r SlO Broadway. : Pu.gher, B a'"'6t p&ffr, bds c..e.too .bouae. E'4 Pardoo1 Lucy wridow, r 1'116 8th sL < I>< PETER MILLER W•LL P••s• •Nn Dit<:ouro•. . . . ' . ' . Ko. 13 ...... et,.. Ir:: iu OOtJNCII. BLtr.n'S crIT DIUCTOET. = ·- ... i -!1:1 PattenK>n, David W wlu UP, r 1724 6th ave. • Patt81"50o, F F brioklayer, bds Tremont house. · Patienon1 Geo F r 816 4-th &Te. ~ . Pa.ttenoo, Hugh W r ·504. 6th st. ~ PATTERSON, JAMES cashier Ste-wart Broe, r 81~ 4th a.ve. Q Patterson, Miu Stella r 604 6th et. ~ Pa.tcerson, Mis& ·sos.an· I.. r 504 Gt'b st. ~ Plllttereon. Wm brickla.yer, bds Tremont house. 3 Patteraon , Wilbett. Dr 816 4th ave. i: PATTERSON, ·w L mgr:Keys,tone Mfg Co, r 50! ~h st. ~ P&tton, Clarke lab, r 613 Mill st. ·. i· Patton, Frank [ ~ card] ~================,============ i . COUNCIL BLUFFS sllYBA:ll JJY•lllQ s A .nd Dry Cleaning Works, No. 3.' MAIN STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. ~ l{j Plummed and Tips Cl~~neQ., Dyed and ! Quxled, Lace Curtains a Specialty, Ladies' · =::and Gents' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and re~ .-·paired. f', 8. PATTON, Manager. ~====================== ~ Paiton, J M cllu Spetman _Broe,.r 6~ tth at. i ·. Patton, Oliver olk• LC Brackett, bU 144 Vine st. PATTON, Dr W. L Livery and Bale Stable, lit and UI ; nMain at, r lll7 n llCalnat. .· · --- II PCGSNEWS Attendance for the Annual Meeting in November was pleasantly high this year. The event was held at the Pizza King in Council Bluffs. Guest speaker for the evening was Marsha Pilger who portrayed Mary Wentworth, a passenger on the first Mayflower to America in 1620. Richard Beck, outgoing president of the society, was the host of the annual gathering; Richard· was also honored as the MEMBER OF THE YEAR for 2003-2004. The Board of Directors witnessed two changes: Tim Hingeley was inducted as the new President of the society and Martin Cozad was elected to a three year term as a director. Martin replaces Marcella Steffensen who retired after serving her three years as a director. Hearty thanks to those who left their positions after successfully serving in their positions for such a long time. Marcella and Richard will continue as active members of the society. Richard will assist with the maintenance of the building and grounds and Marcella will maintain her position as a valued staff member of the Frontier Heritage Library. The board is excited about the selection of Tim Hingeley as President. He will bring a fresh view to the organization and present some new ideas for growth and expansion. Martin continues to offer his unwavering support to the society and it will be good to have him as an official member of the board. Various other members of the PCGS were honored for their contributions to the organization throughout the past year. The Board of Directors is seeking two individuals to serve as Committee Chair Persons in two positions: PROGRAM & MEMBERSHIP. If you would like to volunteer your time in these areas please contact Barb Christi~ or any other member of the board. If you would like a copy of the ANNUAL REPORT of the society, please let us know and we will see that you get one or, if you are in the local area, they are available at the Frontier Heritage Library. Challenge Grant results. Hopefully everyone is familiar with the Challenge Grant that was in effect during the past few months. The Grant which was originally introduced by Marsha Pilger and consisted of a $50 donation to help defray the costs of repairs to the building soared to $850! The additional contributions came from Robert Kincade, Vernon and Sharon Snipes, Martin and Nancy Cozad, and Jeff Doak. Our THANKS is extended to everyone who participated. The dollars really helped and because you were so generous, we were able to get all our slated projects completed. The front of the building was tuck-pointed and all the cracks on the south side of the building were sealed as well. TIDS IS YOUR LAST QUARTERLY FOR THE YEAR2004 17 Genealogy Classes The monthly Genealogical classes which feature various topics are still in process. Slated in the upcoming months will be: Primary vs. Secondary Sources, Your greatest treasure - Female lines, Bringing it all together, and a class of your choice. The two-hour sessions are being held at the Frontier Heritage Library on the second Monday of every month and only cost $7.00 to attend. You may come to ONE class or take them ALLI We start at 7:00 p.m. and are having a lot of fun. Why don't you join us?? ·-----· -- ANNOUNCEMENT A new editor is being sought for the Frontier Chronicle. Marsha Pilger has officially resigned as the Editor of the Frontier Chronicle. She sights her past seven years as a wonderful experience but has declined to continue due to other pressing responsibilities which are demanding her time. Therefore, the Board of Directors is seeking a qualified interested individu al to continue the project. If you are interested in taking the position please contact the society. Please remember, you do not have to live in the local area to apply. You just need to have an interest in reporting the historical events of our county. We hope a person with some innovating ideas toward the publication will step forward to fill the gap. From the Pottawattamie County, Iowa, Illustrated Atlas - 1902 41 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frontier Chronicle Vol. 10 Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Document Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Council Bluffs, Iowa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this item. Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. genealogy history https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/d2e09d46b10674b143336918aa768a94.pdf 3e91a9a29159406ce2b7f4728d474398 PDF Text Text F928 35226004994653 ronic e v.16 n.1 '-...,/ .1.1. · I Vol 16, No 1 Qu,1.xrt:RLr OF Tl/£ POTTAWATTAMIE CouNTr (IA) GEHEAWGIO.L Soc1£T'I' ~. I Jan_ Mar 2010 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 1.MIE COUNTY AL SOCIETY IV LJVA .)7"-t Counci l Bluffs, 1A 51502 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY 622 4111 St. PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: Pcgs@.pcgs.omhcoxmai I .com SOCIETY PHONE: 712-325-9368 Editor: Barbara Christie 20 I 0 OFFICERS Richard Beck, President Jim Moss, Past President Tim Hingeley, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Joan We is, Recording Sec. Mark Franz, Treasurer Directors: Doloris Mauer (3) Mari lyn Erwin (2) Mary Lou Burke (I) Research: Ma1y Lou Burke, Barb Christie, Dorothy Cope land, Marilyn Erwin, Doloris Mauer, Joan Weis. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of each quarter beginning in Feb. Membership is $ 17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes society newsletter and runs from I Nov through 30 Oct. Ancestor Certificates are_ avai lable for ancestors who lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earli er: 1885 or earlier, and 1905 or earlier. Contact the society for applications. February PCGS Meeting Our February meeting was held 9 February 2010 at the genealogy library. As always we met in the back room which has been completely redecorated! We now have a wood floor with wainscoting on the wa lls around it. PCGS member Vern Snipes was our contractor/carpenter. Many thanks, Vern, for a big job well done. The majority of the work was paid for by the Sparklin' Country line dancers who use this area. Growing up on the Farm Our money making project for this year was the raffle of a book written by our past president Jim Moss. The winning ticket was drawn at the Februa1y meeting - Sharon Snipes of Council Bluffs is the lucky winner. We collected $151.00, many thank to all of you who purchased tickets. I J 0 A N w M E A I u s E R Dorothy Copeland & Mary Lou Burke Brick Wall Strategies http://leam.ancestry.com/LeamMore/ Article.aspx?id= l 4496&sssdrnh=dml 3 .2 l 3464&o _iid=235 57&o lid=23557 By Juliana Smith 06 August 2009 When you run across a brick wall in your research, what do you do? Your first temptation may be to sacrifice that family binder or folder to the dark recesses of your filing cabinet or closet. But before you give it up to the dust bunnies you might want to rethink that strategy. While taking a break from a problem can certainly help, don't forget to revisit it from time to time. It's like that old adage: If a brick wall tumbles in cyberspace and you 're not logged in, will it make a sound? Where to Start When you revisit a line you haven't worked on in a long time, it's best to do a quick review. Grab a sheet of paper and do some brainstorming. If you keep a research log listing all the sources you've checked and the results, you'll want to look it over. If you don't keep a research log, now's a great time to start one. Research logs can be in the form of a handwritten log like these free forms from Ancestry.com, an ongoing word processing document on your desktop, or a tool in your family history software. Being able to review where you've been is very helpful when it comes to planning your next steps. Explore What's New . .. and Old Revisit the area resources and related websites. Beyond Ancestry.com check websites like Cyndi's List for links to other collections and information. Enter your ancestor's hometown, county or state into a search engine paired with the word 'genealogy' and see if you can find some new resources. Investigate local societies. Their publications can help you keep abreast of new developments in that area. Take a step back ... In family history, a step back may mean revisiting more recent ancestors. In your haste to move back a generation, are there records you overlooked or that were previously inaccessible to you--records that may hold the answer to your problem? Seeking them out will give you a more rounded picture of those recent ancestors, and you may uncover clues you missed. Go Beyond the Direct Line Expand your search to include collateral relatives and go beyond the immediate siblings. In-laws, half-siblings, cousins, step-parents and whoever else you can dig up. Their records may include details m1ssmg m the records of your direct ancestors. Reorganize Information Create chronologies using the records you've collected on your ancestors. Compare the timelines with those records you haven't quite been able to tie to your family. Look for similarities or conflicting facts that can help you either link them to your family, or rule them out. What have you got to lose--except perhaps a brick wall? The Daily Nonpareil Sunday, July 7, 1996 C.B. Schools date back 137 years KEITH THORPE The Daily Nonpareil Some of the earliest records of education in Council Bluffs came from Mormon settlers during their sojourn in western Iowa on their way from Illinois to Utah. "Two flourishing schools in our little town, of about eighty scholars each, conducted . by a principal and assistant to-each one, with many others in various parts of the country that have sprung into existence," wrote Apostle Orson Hyde in the Frontier Guardian, an early newspaper. One of the. schools was conducted by Mormon Joseph Merritt, with the . other, the Kanesville . Academy, operated by Hyde. A short time .after the organization of Pottawattamie County in 1848, establishment ofa public school system began with the levy of a 112-mill tax for education. However, all schools in the area were run by the Mormons or by other churches until 1859, when the Council Bluffs Independent School District was established by public vote on Feb. 18. The · measure passed, 92 to 0. · · · · The first school board was elected MarchJ4, 1859. Dexter C. Bloomer was selected president; L.W. Babbitt, vice president; N.C. Nutt, secretary; Samuel Knepper, treasurer; and J.B. Stutsman, Thomas Officer and Edward McBride. No schools were built at the time, but six acres of land was purchased at First and High School avenues. Construction began in 1864 for a brick schoolhouse at Stutsman and Pierce streets, later named Stutsman Street School. A second school was built in 1865 at Seventh Street and Willow Avenue and was named the Fourth Ward School. Construction on Mill School began in 1866 oi;i the site of the current Washington Elementary. Court Street School was built at the comer of Court Street and Cherry, now 15th Street and First Avenue, but was abandoned in 1894. The school system hired its first superintendent, Allen A Armstrong, in 1868. At the time, there were 12 teachers, and annual .expenses totaled $10,730. After a great deal of debate on a location, a high school was builtin 1870 on land purchased in 1858. Cost ofthe structure, named Council Bluffs High School was nearly $42,000. ~k School was built in 1871 at Bennett and Franklm avenues, but later abandoned. MtMillen School was built in 1877 at 16th Street and Eighth Avenue, followed by Avenue B School in 1880 at 25th Street and Avenue B and Gunn School at.Linden and North Broadway. The next year, the Eighth Streei School was er:ected at Eighth Street and Avenue G. The Fourth Ward School, was renamed in 1881 in honor of the first school board president, Dexter C. Bloomer. Longfellow School was built in 1883 at Ninth Street and 12th Avenue, the site of the cur" rent school. The next year, Pierce School was replaced by a building at Pierce Street and Franklin Avenue. Mill School was also replaced in 1888 and renamed Washington School. High school classes were transferred there from Bloomer, where they remaineduntil 1890 when they were moved back to the old high school on the hill. Third Street School was built at Third Street and 11th Avenue in 1884. It was later renamed Dodge School. Second Avenue School at 22nd Street and Second Avenue was built in 1890, followed by Harrison School at Harrison Street and McGee Avenue the following year. Madison School at Madison and Kappell avenues was constructed in 1892. Franklin School, originally the Thirty-Second Street School, at 32nd Street and Avenue B, wa.S built in 1893. Roosevelt School was erected at 17th Street and Avenue E in 1907, and Oak Street School was built a year later at Oak Street and Broadway. In 1900, Abraham Lincoln High School was built at Fifth Avenue and Bluff Street. Thomas Jefferson High School was built in 1920 to accommodate growth on the citys west side, James B. Rue School was built in 1923. Bloomer School was tom down in 1923 and a new building was erected in its place. Three years later, Walnut Grove School was built In 1929, Carter Lake territory was severed from Council Bluffs by a district court order and became a separate city. Courtland School in Carter Lake was part of the separa" tion, but returned to the Council Bluffs district in 1966. The 1930s brought the closure of six schools, Center Street, Stutsman, Woodbury, Clark, Pierce Street and Council Bluffs High School to reflect changes in enrollment. In 1936 enrollment totaled about 9:soo, a decline from 10,200 in 1930. After a decade without new construction, plans were made to replace Longfellow wi_th a new building in 1939. It was the only major school improvement until the c:Onstruction of Hoover School in 1950. · Eighth Street School was rebuilt in 1953 and its .name changed to Tinley School. A building boom began in 1957 with. construction of Pusey, DeForest, Lewis & Clark Peterson and Myers schoo~. Crescent followed in 1958 followed by Lake in 1961. The first phase of a new Abraham Lincoln High School was built in 1960, replacing the old building, which became Kim Junior High School. By the end of the 1960s, Cotmcil Bluffs had 26 elementary schools ranging from small, rural buildings to imposing full-service structures. Superintendent Leonard G~­ ozy and the school board dead~ ed to close some buildings. The public thought otherwise and targeted board members who were up for reelection. A group of parents was successful in unseating most of the board, and Gregory was fired. Kim was damaged by fire Oct. 3, 1976, prompting split shifts for students at Wilson Junior High School until the n:ew Kim, located on North Avenue, opened in 1979. Amid a storm of public protest. the school board decided to close five schools, Peterson, DeForest, Myers, Tinley and Madison, in 1986 as a cost<Utting measure as the district's enrollment declined. Tinley would later become Kanesville High Schoo~ but the other buildings were sold. Closing the schools was named as one factor in the failure of several school bond attempts in recent years. The district was successful in securing voter appi:oval of. a $14 million bond ISsue 10 February. Improvements to Wilson Franklin and Carter Lake will be completed in 1998. From the 1891-1892 City Directory SHUGART-BENO BLOCK Data Preservation and How Ancient Egypt Got It Right Subtitle: Rocks Don't Need to Be Backed Up March 27, 2009 Enterprise Storage Forum.com By Henry Newman Full article may be found at: http://www.enterprisestorageforum.com/ continuity /features/ article. php/3 812496 My wife and I were in New York's Central Park last fall when we saw a nearly 4,000-year-old Egyptian obelisk that has been remarkably well preserved, with hieroglyphs that were clearly legible - to anyone capable of reading them, that is. I've included a couple of pictures below to give you a better sense of this ancient artifact - and how it relates to data storage issues. As we stood wondering at this archaeological marvel, my wife, ever mindful of how I spend the bulk of my time, blurted out, "Rocks do not need backing up!" Luckily for me, no one backs up data to stone anymore, with the possible exception of the Rosetta project, but my wife raised an important point: electronic data storage and preservation raises a host of technological concerns that the builders of the obelisk never had to consider. Just try reading your backup tape, archived DVD or old Word file after 10 years, much less after thousands of years. Electronic data faces format, migration and data integrity issues that hard copies don't, although they have their own preservation issues, as archaeologists and document preservation specialists could tell you. In some ways, the Egyptians with their simpler approach were far better off than we are at recording and saving information. Just look at the well preserved obelisk as you consider all the formats you probably have lying around that can no longer be accessed, from 5.25-inch floppy disks to 8-track tapes and old home movies. What would it take to preserve those for 3,500 years? After rocks, the human race moved on to writing on animal skins and papyrus, which were faster at recording but didn't last nearly as long. Paper and pnntmg presses were even faster, but also deteriorated more quickly. Starting to see a pattern? And now we have digital records, which might last a decade before becoming obsolete. Recording and handing down history thus becomes an increasingly daunting task, as each generation of media must be migrated to the next at a faster and faster rate, or we risk losing vital records. Paper was the medium of choice until about 10 to 15 years ago. Before that, digital storage was far too expensive. Today, we store just about everything digitally, from home pictures, music and movies to feature films, medical records, documents and personal communications like e-mail. But our brave new digital world poses a number of significant problems for future generations, such as formats, frameworks, interfaces and data integrity, that need to be solved through the standards process so that our digital records can be preserved and handed down more easily. Nothing less than the preservation of our history depends on it. Metadata Framework The first thing we need is a standardized framework for file metadata, backup and archival information (see File System Management Is Headed for Trouble). What we need is a framework that can transfer and maintain metadata between systems. Some home file systems have ways of adding metadata, but they are not transferable between operating systems. All you get is the POSIX-based information when transferring between Apple, Microsoft and Linux. This does not provide much incentive to add the metadata. What if there is a disaster? Does this type of information even get transferred to a backup device? Transport protocols such as ftp, NFS and CIFS do not transfer the metadata between systems except perhaps between like systems. For Microsoft, most secondary devices are formatted at the FAT file system instead of NTFS, and FAT does not support some of the features that NTFS has for metadata. On the enterprise side, vendors either have proprietary frameworks or put everything into a database, which is used to access the file system or manage the storage space. An application is written to display and manipulate the file metadata. This is not very portable and is often expensive to maintain. Storage Drives and Interfaces It wasn't all that long ago that we were using 5.25- inch floppy drives to back up our systems, then came 3.5-inch drives and CD-ROMs and now DVDs, and maybe this year we'll see Blu-Ray recording drives and then something else a few years from now. Are the drivers available on Windows and Mac systems to support these devices? On the enterprise side during the same time period we had ER-90s, Redwood, 9940A, 9940B, DLT and lots of other technologies. The only technology that seems to have long-term support for the enterprise is 3480 and 3490 tape drives on mainframes. The same can be said about the channels that interconnect these technologies. Where is SCSI-FW, where is FC-AL (Fibre Channel arbitrated loop, for those you not old enough to remember), and even where is FC-2? All of these communications interfaces are dead (end of life and end of service), and even if they were alive, what operating system today has drivers to support them? What if there was a driver bug that needed to be fixed? IBM does this for mainframes, but not for the general purpose, open system enterprise environment; it is too difficult and far too expensive. Clearly, as technology changes, you must migrate your old data, whether it is your home machine or the systems that you use at work. This was not required for rocks, of course. All that was needed was to understand the language the rocks were written in, and we have been able to do that for just about all forms of written communications. Data Integrity Just like with a poor language translation, the integrity of modem data is not guaranteed except at high cost. File systems and storage management frameworks such as ZFS and Hadoop might verify a checksum, but such solutions are beyond the average home user. Low-power options such as flash do not solve the problem either, as they have other issues. The hard error rate of disk drives has not changed very much over the last 15 years even as the density has increased significantly. This hard error rate means that disk drives, whether they are enterprise or consumer, are going to fail, and when they do the result is data loss and lots of time spent rebuilding the environment. You can add hardware and reduce the likelihood that this will happen, but that does not eliminate the problem either at home or at work. You can throw lots of money at the problem and build a very high reliability archive, but that isn't something that even many enterprises can afford. Clearly, rocks have some advantage here as along as they remain intact. With electronic records, if there is a device failure, reading the data requires specialized expertise, and even with that, much of the data will likely be lost. Data Format Has anyone tried opening an MS Word document circa 1990 with Word 2007? We all know that all data formats have a limited lifespan. That format might be longer with something like PDF or shorter with other applications, but nothing is guaranteed for very long, and formats can change very quickly. We have no real framework to change and transcribe formats. With Windows, you know the file type by the extension, and that can be misleading. With Mac OS, there is extra metadata for each file that does not translate to Windows, and in the enterprise on UNIX systems there is nothing to help you. Rocks, on the other hand, have only the same language translation issues that we face today. My wife is not in the data storage business, but she clearly understands that digital data management is far more complex than information management used to be. Digital data management concepts, technologies and standards just do not exist today. I don't know of anyone or anything that addresses all of these problems, and if it is not being done by a standards body, it will not help us manage the data in the long run. It is only a matter of time until a lot of data starts getting lost. A few thousand years from now, what will people know about our lives today? If we are to leave obelisks for future generations, we'd better get started now. Henry Newman, a regular Enterprise Storage Forum contributor, is an industry consultant with 28 years experience in high-performance computing and storage. Thanks to Dick Eastman for telling us abut this article. AROUND THE CURVE LICKETY-SPLIT BEAUTIFUL CAR WASN'T IT? Burma Shave SHE KISSED THE HAIRBRUSH BY MISTAKE SHE THOUGHT IT WAS HER HUSBAND JAKE Burma Shave ALEXANDER AND MARY CAROLINE DRAPER VALLIER By Marilyn Erwin Alexander Vallier, the eldest of seven children born to Alexander and Mary (Marion) Vallier, was born on June 26, 1807, in Loborough Township, London District, Upper Canada. His parents were both born in France and came to Canada when very young. They grew up, married and lived the remainder of their lives in Canada. When Alexander was about seventeen years old, he left Canada, went to New York where he obtained his naturalization papers. He spent five years in New York and then returned to Canada for three years. While in Canada, he married Mary Caroline Draper, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Mosier) Draper. They were married on October 19, 1830, at St. Georges Anglican Church in Kingston, Upper Canada. Mary was born May 20, 1810, in Earnestown, LennoxAddington, Upper Canada. Alexander and Mary moved to Ohio, spent a few years there farming and then moved to Pike County, Illinois. They spent about five years farming in Illinois and then moved on to Decatur County, Iowa. The Valliers also farmed along the Nishnabotna River in Cass County, Iowa, before moving to Garner Township in Pottawattamie County. By the time Alexander and Mary arrived in Pottawattamie County, they had a family of ten children three of which died in infancy. Their eleventh child was born in 1854 in Hazel Dell Township. The Vallier family settled along the little Mosquito in Garner Township in 1851 where they spent about a year. After that the family moved to Section 28 in Hazel Dell Township. Alexander purchased forty acres and built a log house for his family which they lived in for several years. He then built a frame house which burnt down. Later he built another frame house for his family. By 1891 he had added to his original forty acres until he had 300 acres of good farm land in Hazel Dell Township. He helped organize the first school in Hazel Dell Township. At one time he was the school director. Alexander worked hard to improve the land and quality of life for himself, his family, and also his friends and neighbors. Mary Caroline died April 29, 1885, at the age of 7 4 years, 11 months and 9 days after an illness of only four days. Mary was buried on the farmstead. At the time there was an outbreak of small pox in Pottawattamie County. She left her husband and eight children behind. She had been a resident of Pottawattamie County for thirty-four years. Alexander and Mary were the parents of six daughters; Mary Jane, Hannah, Ruth, Emily, Rozilla and Rosanna and five sons; Thomas, George, Alexander, Daniel and Lewis. Alexander married for a second time on March 15, 1886, to Maggie Lizzie (Martin) Wooten in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Maggie had been married twice before. She was born on May 29, 1848, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Alexander Vallier died on September 22, 1892 on his farm in Hazel Dell Township. He was buried on the hillside next to his wife, Mary Caroline Vallier. His obituary appeared in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil on September 23, 1892, as follows: Alexander Value, one of the old residents of this county, died yesterday, at his home in Hazel Dell Township, at the age of eighty-five years. THE VALLIER CHILDREN Mary Jane Vallier was born in Canada on September 18, 1832. She came with her parents to New York, Ohio, Illinois and Iowa. Mary Jane · grew to womanhood in Pottawattamie County and left her family and home to follow the Mormons to Salt Lake City with one of the hand cart groups. They stopped in Wyoming to carve their names on Independence Rock, as so many others did on their way to Utah. In the spring of 1853 she became the second of three polygamous wives of Benjamin Richmond. The couple had one daughter, Mary Rosella Richmond, born in Salt Lake City on January 3, 1854. Eight months later Benjamin died suddenly. Mary Jane stayed in Salt Lake for five years and then returned to Iowa. On the return trip they stopped at a station where she met Robert Caldwell. After leaving the station and heading on to Iowa for a period of three days, Robert Caldwell overtook them and proposed marriage. He followed her to Iowa where they were married. Mary Jane and Robert had one daughter, Hannah Caldwell born in Woodbine on June 3, 1861 . Some time later Robert returned to Nebraska to check on his stations and was not heard from again. Mary Jane believed he had been killed by the Indians. In 1866 Mary Jane married Virgel Mefferd and had three sons. Thomas Vallier was born May 30, 1834 in Canada. He married Leona Elizabeth Shadden on October 27, 1859, in Pottawattamie County. They were the parents of seven children. Hannah Vallier was born in Liston, Ohio on May 23, 1836. Hannah was married to Matthew Alex Ellison on May 21 , 1855, in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Hannah and Matthew were the parents of eight children. Hannah was a midwife and help deliver several children in Harrison County, Iowa. Ruth Prudence Vallier, my great-greatgrandmother, was born on June 17, 1837 in Ohio. Ruth was married first to John Wesley Mecham on February 8, 1858, in Pottawattamie County and they had a family of seven children. John Mecham was a very colorful character. She married for a second time to Charles Augustus Fallmer July 30, 1876, in Hazel Dell Township and they had one daughter. Emily Vallier was born in 1842 in Pike County, Illinois. She was married to Samuel James Robinson on March 11 , 1860, in Pottawattamie County. They were the parents of six children. Rozilla Vallier was born on April 23, 1843, in Pike County, Illinois. Rozilla married Alfred Bybee on May 27, 1866, in Pottawattamie County. They were the parents of nine children. Daniel Vallier was born in May 1850 in Decatur County, Iowa. He married Caroline Davenport in 187 4 in Harrison County, Iowa. They were the parents of six children. Lewis Vallier was born April 24, 1854 in Hazel Dell Township. Lewis was married to Elizabeth Graham, Annie Ahlstrom, and Mary Bywater. Lewis died in 1929 in Lewisville, Idaho. Alexander Vallier 1807-1892 Mary Caroline (Draper) Vallier 1810-1 885 .·- .r#_ - Mrs. Clara J . .llrno l_d 's School NORTH SIDE FIRST AVENUE. e£TWEE1' SEVENTH A l'D EICHTH STnEETS. TA.KEI'" ABOUT 1865 Council Bluffs Nonpareil 16 May 1917. Early Days as they looked Fifty-Five Years Ago. One of the very earliest school houses in Council Bluffs with a group of the pupils attending is shown in this picture which is a reproduction of a photograph of Mrs. Clara J. Arnold's private school conducted in Council Bluffs in the early '60s. The school was conducted in a small one-story three roomed residence located on the north side of First A venue, between Seventh and Eighth Streets, just west of the present site of the Y.M.C.A. This house was enlarged a number of times and ultimately became part of a large two-story home that for many years was the home of Wes Jackson. Originally it was a two-roomed building that had been built for an uptown office building. Mrs. Arnold's husband purchased the building in his lifetime and with a portion of the life insurance she received after his death she built the third room and opened the private school. She conducted the school for several years, until she was married a second time, her husband this time being J. H. Burroughs, an early day real estate agent. While the school was being conducted many boys and girls who later became amoung the best known citizens of Council Bluffs were scholars there. This photograph is supposed to have been taken about 1862 or 1863. £ ·0 0 (/J >-. el) 0 "1" - O'\ "' ,.,.., ~ er OJ N c..'.J 0 c ~ I::: V) i5 -< u - 0.) "' ·- (f:j s "1" ;::l :::: "' O'\ ,.,.., - co ~ ~ ::: ... 0 () "' co I::: ~ 0 i5 o...o...U :;.-, ,_ ~ :S .~ ::;:; :::; ~ <n c ~ - - v CD > ::: v ~ "O :3 -0 0 :::: u~ https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/32432b73fdccd034baa21bfd5d702e0d.pdf dbecf43a2c4d2bc27e5162d4df7b922d PDF Text Text Vol 15, No 2~ QuAKTHLr OF Tl/£ Porr.i.w.i.rr.ot1£ CouNTY (IA.) GcNc.i.wc1c.i..L Soc1m :, L.j __ A_p_n_·z_-.M_a_y_2_0_0_9 _____, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS HE COUNTY ~-- ·-- --- ____ .L SOCIETY PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA 51502 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY 622 4th St. PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: Pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE: 712-325-9368 2009 OFFICERS James Moss, President Tim Hingeley, Past President Kelly Gearhardt, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Joan Weis, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Doloris Mauer (3) Mary Lou Burke (2) Shirley Beck (1) Research: Mary Lou Burke, Barb Christie, Dorothy Copeland, Doloris Mauer, Joan Weis. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of each quarter beginning in Feb. Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes society newsletter and runs from 1 Nov through 30 Oct. Ancestor Certificates are available for ancestors who lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier: 1885 or earlier, and 1905 or earlier. Contact the society for applications. QUILT RAFFLE WON BY RALPH LYLE of Morgan Hills, Calif omia. We took in $481.50 on the tickets THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED! Our February meeting was a potluck, about 20 attended. Our speaker was Ann Kmezich Fatovich. She is a former professional women's softball player. After retiring she owned a candy shop, Ann's Sweets 'nTreats, here in Council Bluffs. Her talk was on her family and upbringing in CB and some highlights of her softball career. Ann Kmezich Career Stats http://queenoftheball.blogspot.com/2006/11/ann-kmezichcareer-stats.html Kmezich was dubbed a speedball pitcher from the very beginning of her professional career. "I pitched with the whip, I didn't use the windmill like they do today!" Her style of pitch yielded a deadly drop ball and was challenged by opposition as being "side arm" but after analysis from league officials, it was found that Ann's arm angle and point of release were within regulation and so was born the enemy of many hitters in the league. "Her hand is practically down my throat before I see the ball" - June Borrowy (one of the fastest on the bases in the league) Ann believed in the purity of competition and always wanted to finish the game. "I rarely came out of a game, I pitched best under pressure!" 1949CHICAGO QUEENS (ROOKIE OF THE YEAR) 1950 CHICAGO QUEENS 1951 CHICAGO QUEENS 1952 *ARIZONA QUEENS/ CHICAGO QUEENS 1953 P ARICHY BLOOMER GIRLS 1954 P ARI CY BLOOMER GIRLS * Ann started the 1952 season with the Arizona Queens of the National Softball Congress after contract demands were not met for the All-Star pitcher's efforts from both the mound and the outfield. She later returned to the N.G.B.L. when the Queens met previous salary demands to power the club to their third consecutive championship. Excerpts from The Crossroads to the American West Miller's Hollow, 1846; Kane, 1847; Kanesville, 1848; Council Bluffs, 1853 by Gail Geo. Holmes for full article see: http://earlylds.com/settlement_kanesville.html Council Bluffs was the greatest "jumping off point" for white pioneers leaving the United States and crossing the Missouri River to Indian Country and to the then sparsely populated American West. The Middle Missouri Valley, from the State of Missouri, north border, up to the Big Bend of the Missouri River in South Dakota, was, before 1846, Native American fur trade country. Thousands of Mormon (Latter-day Saint) refugees fleeing mob attacks in Illinois and southeastern Iowa changed the Old Council Bluff(s) area, roughly a 50-mile radius around Miller's Hollow, forever in 1846. Merrill Mattes's Platte River Road Narratives demonstrated that by 1852 more persons headed to California "jumped off' at Kanesville than at any other point along the Missouri River. And, after studying thousands of letters, journals, and diaries, Mattes concluded that in some years after 1852 more emigrants jumped off at Kanesville/Council Bluffs than at all other points along the Missouri River combined. Henry W. and Daniel Miller, millers by trade, moved north from Grand Encampment in July 1846 to settle their wagon train where Council Bluffs is now. A well-to-do member of the wagon train paid the Pottawattamie/Ottawa/Chippewa Native Americans $300 for the 1837 United States Dragoon-built Blockhouse, a couple of cabins, and 30 acres of corn. Scores of other Latter-day Saint wagon trains were settling north, south, and east of Grand Encampment. They all needed fresh supplies of wood, water, and grass. Miller's Hollow was a descriptive name designed to ensure letters brought by Latterday Saint couriers would find the bishop's residence. Bishop Henry W. Miller would then see that all mail addressed to residents of his settlement were quickly distributed to the right family or person. Miller's hollow was a steep ravine running up into the bluffs which generously watered the Miller garden when enough rain fell. 2 About a mile to the northwest of Miller's Hollow was Billy Caldwell's Village. That was one of five or six widely scattered Pottawattamie/Ottawa/Chippewa Indian villages. Their territory was known as the Pottawattamie Purchase, which included most of what today is southwestern Iowa. The Blockhouse, located a little north of what today is East Pierce Street, between Union and Franklin Streets in Council Bluffs, was donated by its purchaser to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a meetinghouse. The town of Miller's Hollow began to grow to the west and north of that meetinghouse. The High Council organized at Council Point gradually expanded its direction over other communities, including Miller's Hollow. A network of roads, bridges, and ferries was built by volunteer labor throughout southwestern Iowa. Extensive farming was started even late in 1846 and expanded each year thereafter. Small businesses popped up in the Latter-day Saint towns as other pioneers migrated through and made purchases in the Latterday Saint communities on their way primarily to California and Oregon. Leadership of the church, with some 2,000 members, had crossed the Missouri River in July of 1846. That was to avoid having to cross the Missouri River the next spring when the river was at flood stage. Brigham Young and other members of the Twelve kept regular contact with the Latterday Saint communities in southwestern Iowa. Orson Hyde, Ezra T. Benson, and George A. Smith were asked by the Twelve to live in Miller's Hollow and assist branches of the church on the Iowa side. There were about 13,000 members of the church living in Iowa as compared to less than 4,000 in Nebraska. Miller's Hollow/Kane/Kanesville grew significantly when 2,000 pioneers in 1847 and 4,000 in 1848 migrated west to Utah. About 2,000 members from Winter Quarters lacked enough supplies to migrate to Utah. They returned to communities in Iowa, especially to Kanesville. It grew even more in 1848 when Pottawattamie County was organized, with Kanesville as county seat. But the big jump was in 1849 when about 10,000 California Gold Rushers swarmed across the Missouri River ferries west, just north, and just south of Kanesville. Prices shot up as it appeared Gold Rusher purchases would leave Kanesville without enough food or grain to feed its own. Suddenly, farmers and businessmen were making money without being attacked by mobs as they had been in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. "The market has been entirely unsettled for the past month, prices varying according to the demand, and the demand for flour, bacon, pork, corn, and other articles, which ... emigrants for the West require, have commanded very high prices," reported The Frontier Guardian of May 30, 1849 (p 3, col. 5). "Flour, week before last varied from five to ten dollars per hundred, but since that time the prices have settled down some ... flour at $3.50 @ $4.50 for hundred pounds; bacon 6 @ .08 for lb .... "The country has been nearly swept clean of provisions and breadstuffs, of all kinds, and there will be barely sufficient remaining to supply our own inhabitants until harvest." Orson Hyde in February of 1849 started a Whig newspaper called The Frontier Guardian. Another member of the church started a second newspaper in 1850 just across Main Street, now Broadway. Almon Babbitt called his Democrat paper The Weekly Bugle. Orson Hyde's Frontier Guardian had most of the advertising and readership tied up. Babbitt decided to turn editorship of his Weekly Bugle over to his son-in-law, Joseph Ellis (JE) Johnson. That was a brilliant move. Johnson, a poet and successful businessman, turned out to be a talented writer and investigative reporter. Council Bluffs and the surrounding region yet today benefit historically from the excellent quality of frontier newspaper coverage by both the Guardian and the Bugle. Johnson went. on to publish a newspaper in Crescent, Iowa; the first in Omaha - The Omaha Arrow; and a newspaper in Woodriver, Nebraska Territory. Jacob Dawson bought Hyde's press and failed to promote a new town, Dawsonburg, southeast of Tabor, Iowa with his paper. He did, however, publish a newspaper in Wyoming, Nebraska Territory 3 long enough to cover an important segment of the Underground Railroad and of the Down-and-Back Wagons from Utah picking up new members of the church coming from the British Isles and Scandinavia. Hyde was not only a very successful newspaper editor and publisher. He built a Music Hall on the west side of what now is South First Street, just north of where Platner St. ends. He hired Aldo Dami away from Westpoint Military Academy. Dami gave woodwind and brass lessons in the twostory music hall during the day. He conducted band and choral concerts occasionally in the evening. He probably also had a hand in staging performances of Shakespeare's Macbeth in Hyde's Music Hall. The two-story Union Hotel was the next building south. The two-story Cottonwood Jail, built by Pottawattamie County to comply with State of Iowa law, stood just north of the Music Hall. East across the street, then named Hyde Street, was St. Louis Best Boot & Shoe Store. East of Hyde Street and north of what now is East Pierce was the town square. There some 5,000 citizens assembled July 4, 1850 for a parade through town with a band in front and in back of the parade, large banners, and ladies all dressed in white. North of Main Street (now Broadway) and east of Hyde Street (now First Street) stood the 40' x 60' Log Tabernacle, with a 12' x 20' extension on the north side. Church conferences, voting, dances, social . events, and school graduations were held there. The post office stood at the northeast corner of what now is Broadway and First Street. Newspapers were left in a reading room for those unable to afford that luxury. Postmaster J.E. Johnson cautioned men against putting their feet on the reading room table. Half a dozen large mercantile houses, and many smaller businesses, included an auction house, hotels, diners, blacksmith shops, a jewelry store, a daguerreotype shop that offered to go to your home to photograph it for the folks back east, lined the streets. At a safe distance was a slaughter house that offered meat delivery to the home at least once a week. Get a Job! As a Census Enumerator The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years. The next census will be conducted in 2010. The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and your participation in the census is required by law. Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census for 72 years. Genealogists use census data frequently but that is not the purpose of this expensive operation. Census data is used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. Conducting the census is a huge undertaking. Thousands of census takers are needed to update address lists and conduct interviews with community residents. Area residents can apply to earn good weekly pay, enjoy flexible hours and be part of a historic opportunity to serve their commumtles. While most recruiting for 2009 field operations has ended, limited recruiting continues in select areas. While some temporary census jobs will be available over the next several months, most hiring will in the next two months. Efforts to recruit for peak census operations will resume in the fall of 2009. The census needs enumerators as well as many other positions. The 2010 Census offers excellent opportunities for people in many walks of life: • Retirees • Full-Time Workers • Job Seekers • Students and Grads • Community Leaders Applicants will be hired from almost every community and are selected based on the hiring needs of each particular area. Qualified applicants are contacted to work as Census jobs become available. Most hiring will take place in the next two months. I would suspect that genealogists would make excellent, highly-motivated employees. The job application process begins at http://201O.census.gov/201 Ocensusjobs. Posted by Dick Eastman on April 01, 2009 http://blog.eogn.com: 80/eastmans _ onlin e_genealogy/2009/04/get-a-job-as-acensus-enumerator .html GARR ELD YOU GOTTA SEE IH15. I AM 50 PROUP! .,,,, .. , & i 4 PICTURES OF MY 73,000 GRANl7CH IL.PREN! Washington Township School #4. 1937 Picture provided by PCGS member Karen P,etersen. Front row: Joan Hansen, JoAnne Eyberg, Dorothy Hansen, Donald Hansen, Wanda Eyberg, Evelyn Eyberg, Eugene Schroeder. Back row: Elmer Eyberg, La Von Eyberg, Eileen Schroeder, teacher Mary Pierce, Lucille Von Weih, Georgene Eyberg, Fred 'Bud' Hansen, Jr. Hardin Township School #3 1 mile .west of McClelland Picture provided by PCGS member Doloris Mauer 5 Telephone office on the 5th floor of the Council Bluffs Savings Bank Bertha (Patterson) Zoller Viola Otto Carne Evers Fanny Wallace Edna (Patterson) Rosch, supervisor. One of the ladies is unidentified. The two defimtely identified. Edna, right, her sister Bertha left. In 18'18, the first telephones came to Council B'luiffs. And now, 85 Years later, a senior citized of this city reminisces about her distinct role in the hi:st9ry of telephone serv. ice here, Mrs. Herman Rosch, 1.16 Glen Aw., was a clerk and secretary for the teleplhooe company in the old Council Bluffs Savings Bank building She isn't sure of the exaict date but Mrs. Rosch thinks it was in 1894 that she held the first telephone conversa· tion between Council BhJJffs and New York City. 4'Welcoming Committee" ••I. was sort of the welcoming- co m m i t t e e from Council Bluffs," said Mrs. Rose~ who recalled that her boss handed her the phone shortly sifter the conne(:tion wais completed. "And the voice f.rom New · York City was aJS clear as a bcll," she added. Mrs. Rosch was only one of the many persons who have had a role in the development of modem telephone service such ais Couin'.' ci! Bll\lffs _ .r~dents oow en· Joy. t First Telephones ·· · · . · Records indicate the first telephones were installed here in September of 1879 under the direction of G. M. Dodge of CouncH Blurf·fs, ~nd J. J. Dickey and L. H. Korty, both of Om.aha. Dickey and Korty were offdcers of the Omaha Electric a:i., the firm which fir.st operated tlhe Council Bluffs exclwlge. Dodge was associated with the Union Pacilf1ic Railroad. The Sept. 20 edition af The Non.pa<reil carried the s~: 11 Aobive telephone operations were begun no longer ago than Thursday morning and so rapidly has the work progressed that la:st eve~IIllg ain instrume:nt wais put m the Ogden HoUSe a?d con"'.er~­ tion was held with parties 1n the general Union Pac~fic offices on the other side of the river . .. " First Switchboard The first switchboaird here, located in an office over the old Peregoy and Moore Ci· gar Store, wais built i.n October. The Nov. 11, 1879, Nonpareil said that Ni-ck O'Hrien was the fjirst day operator and Alliert Noack was the first n1ight operator. Service developed and by 1883 the Nebraska Teleplhone Co., suc·cessor of the Omalha Electric Co., assumed responsilbiltity for operation af tbe Bluffs exchange. Operating under an American Bell Telephone Co. franclbi.se, in May 1883 the fiflm had 323 subscribe,rs and 160 mHes of wire · i.n Coundl Bluffs. By 1911 there were more than 4,000 telephones in the c:ty. That same yea:r the property of the Nebraska Telephone Co. here was merged with a firm known as t!he Independent Te!lephone Co. of Council Bluffs. The Independent Co. in compebtion with the Behl ex- ~han2e. continued to operate until its properties . were me.I'ged with the Northwestern Bell Co. on Se.pt. 1, 192-4. Bluffs-Fremont Call Long distance serv.ice hais a loog history, dating back 12 years before Mrs. Rosoh's convers!l'tion with New York ; City. In 1882, The Nonpaire:il i carr-ied the story of a June l 4 long distance conversation j between Coundl Blufifs and ' Fremont and Nebraska City,! Neb. I Positive records indicate I that by 1~97, lioes from tJhe ; east crossed the state to \ Oounoi:l Bluffs. As ea:rly as 1927, a call : could be made overseaJS to I London using radio telephone I service, and by 1929 the N"st 1 tr3Jl'l1Scontinental cable was i completed across Iowa. The : cable was completed to the West Ooast in 1941. Today, in addition to ca· biles Council Bluffs bu a direct' connection to the n&Jtion-; wide long distance microwave radio network at Omaha. Over 30,000 Phones From the 60 sets connected to the first swlitdhboaird in Council Bluffs, telephone servk:e here has grown ooitil tocliay there are some 30,000 around the city. Al Brown, Northwestern Bell manager here, saiid most of the growth has come in the last 21i years. Brown said the hi-ghHght Olf recent development came In 1961 when cusrtomer long distance dike.ct diarring was introduced. Today Counci1l Blurffls callers can dial their own station-to-station calls di.rect to more than 80 million other telephones tlhrouglhout t h e7 continental United Staites and f'..stll'IAliA . Edna Mae Patterson and Herman Rosch Submitted by Barbara Bucknam Christie My great-grandfather, Emil Rosch, was born 21 April 1831 in Prussia and came to Iowa in 1862. In 1864 in Dubuque he married Elise Sadler who was born in Luxemburg 12 September 1841. In June of 1866 the family is in Lyons, Iowa, Emil is listed on the US IRS Tax Assessment - Iowa, division 3 district 2, retail liquor dealer $25.00. In 1869 he had a grocery store in Council Bluffs at Frank St. and Broadway, the family lived over the store. After a try at farming in the Crescent area they came back to Council Bluffs and by 1882 they had a grocery at 108 W. Broadway with Wm. Keeline. Their fourth child and second son was Herman Rosch born in Council Bluffs 6 December 1871. In 1899 he married Edna May Patterson at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Edna was born in Geary City, Doniphan, Kansas 12 September 1872 eldest child of David and Mary Ellen (Spearman) Patterson who were both born in Ohio. The family came by covered wagon to Council Bluffs, they were here by 1882. Edna's father was killed in 1893. He was sitting by a window in his home watching the terrible thunderstorm when he was hit by lightning and killed. All the older children were already working out, both Edna and sister Bertha worked for the telephone company. Herman and Edna had two children, my mother Doris and her brother Herman. As a young man Herman, Sr. worked in his father's grocery store, then as a draftsman and by 1900 for the Post Office. He retired as Supervisor of the Money Order Department. I remember when the telephone company exchanged its operators for the automated dialing system. It was 1940; Gram and I went to Kresge's 5& 10¢ Store where the phone company had set up a phone on which to practice. It let you listen to the new sounds, dial tone, ringing, and busy signal, and to practice dialing. What a wonder those new phones - a rotary dial! Then in 1964 the Nonpareil interviewed Gram for an article on the telephone company. At 92 her hearing was poor but her mind was sharp and she was as giddy as a young girl at the thought of having her picture in the newspaper! Send me your stories and pictures and I will feature your family! States' Free Records go Online From Internet Genealogy Magazine Feb/Mar 2009 issue Arizona: http://genealogy.az.gov/ Georgia State Archives: http://content.sos.state.ga.us/index.php Idaho Records: http://abish.byui.edu/speciaICollections/index.cfm Illinois Records: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/ archives/services.h t11 Kentucky Vital Records: http://kyvitals.com/index.php Missouri Digital Heritage: http://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh/ Utah State Archives: http://archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/ Maryland Archives: http://mdvitalrec.net/cfm/dsp search.cfm Nebraska: http://cdrh.unl.edu/projects/nebraska portal.php Ohio Records: http://pilot.familysearch.org/reco rd search/ start.h tml#start Pottawattamie County Genealogy Society PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-0394 Council Bluffs Public Library Hand deliver https://archive.councilbluffslibrary.org/files/original/646afa57a901a4e8e0cc711ec3a3790c.pdf 490fb656d7bc3c85760e833606218de2 PDF Text Text Vol 15, No 3--.J QuA.xn:ur OF rnc. P<JrT.1.w.1.TTAMIE Cou!fff (IA) G£NEA.WGICAL Socrm :, I July-September 2009 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS .1IE COUNTY .._,,_,,,,_,,~-~·-AL SOCIETY PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, 1A 51502 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY 622 4th St. PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: Pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxmail.com SOCIETY PHONE: 712-325-9368 Editor: Barbara Christie 2009 OFFICERS James Moss, President Tim Hingeley, Past President Kelly Gearhardt, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Joan Weis, Recording Sec. Marsha Pilger, Treasurer Directors: Doloris Mauer (3) Mary Lou Burke (2) Shirley Beck (1) Research: Mary Lou Burke, Barb Christie, Dorothy Copeland, Doloris Mauer, Joan Weis. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of each quarter beginning in Feb. Membership is $17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes society newsletter and runs from 1 Nov through 30 Oct. Ancestor Certificates are available for ancestors who Jived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier: 1885 or earlier, and 1905 or earlier. Contact the society for applications. Congratulations! Cal & Karen Petersen married 50 years Cal and Karen are charter members of PCGS. August Pot Luck The August Pot luck was held 11 August in the meeting room in our library. This is such a great place; we even have a tiny kitchen with sink, refrigerator and microwave, very handy! The pot luck was well attended and the food was, as always, great! Speakers We need speaker for our meetings, anyone have any ideas? Family reports Send me your stories, I will feature your family in upcoming issures. Civilian Conservation Corps From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program for unemployed men, focused on natural resource conservation from 1933 to 1942. As part of the New Deal legislation proposed by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the CCC was designed to aid relief of high unemployment stemming from the Great Depression while carrying out a broad natural resource conservation program on national, state and municipal lands. Legislation to create the program was introduced by FDR to the 73rd United States Congress on March 21, 1933, and the Emergency Conservation Work Act, as it was known, was signed into law on March 31, 1933. The CCC became one of the most popular New Deal programs among the general public and operated in every U.S. state and the territories of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. While FDR is given credit for the idea of this program, in truth the suggestion came from Republican Senator James Couzens of Michigan, who was given the idea in a letter from a constituent, Archibald Sun of Detroit ' Michigan. General Douglas MacArthur had General George C. Marshall organize the Corps. Members lived in camps, wore uniforms, and lived under quasi-military discipline. At the time of entry, 70% of enrollees were malnourished and poorly clothed. Very few had more than a year of high school education; few had work experience beyond occasional odd jobs. The peace was maintained by the threat of "dishonorable discharge." There were no reported revolts or strikes. "This is a training station we're going to leave morally and physically fit to lick 'Old Man Depression,"' boasted the newsletter of a North Carolina camp. 2 The total of 200,000 black enrollees were entirely segregated after 1935 but received equal pay and housing. Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes pressured Director Robert Fechner to appoint blacks to supervisory positions such as education directors in the 143 segregated camps. The separate Indian Division was a major relief force for Native Americans. Initially, the CCC was limited to young men age 18 to 25 whose fathers were on relief. Average enrollees were ages 18-19. Two exceptions to the age limits were veterans and Indians, who had a special CCC program and their own camps. In 1937, Congress changed the age limits to 17 to 28 years old and dropped the requirement that enrollees be on relief. Indian Division The CCC operated an entirely separate division for members of federally recognized Indian tribes: the Indian Emergency Conservation Work, IECW, or CCC-ID. It brought Native men from reservations to work on roads, bridges, clinics, shelters, and other public works near their reservations. The CCC often provided the only paid work in remote reservations. Enrollees had to be between the ages of 17 and 35 years. In 1933 about half the male heads of households on the Sioux reservations in South Dakota, for example, were employed by the CCC-ID. Thanks to grants from the Public Works Administration (PW A), the Indian Division built schools and operated an extensive road-building program in and around many reservations. IECW differed from other CCC activities in that it explicitly trained men to be carpenters, truck drivers, radio operators, mechanics, surveyors, and technicians. A total of 85,000 Natives were enrolled. This proved valuable human capital for the 24 000 Natives who served in the military ' and the 40,000 who left the reservations for war jobs. Disbandment Although the CCC was probably the most popular New Deal program, it never became a permanent agency. A Gallup poll of April 18, 1936, asked "Are you in favor of the CCC camps?"; 82% of respondents said yes, including 92% of Democrats and 67% of Republicans. The last extension passed by Congress was in 1939. The CCC program continued to be reduced in operations as the Depression waned and employment opportunities improved. Also fewer eligible young men were available after the draft commenced in 1940. Beginning in May 1940, as war raged in Europe, the program began a shift toward national defense and forest protection. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 all federal programs were now focused on the war effort. Most CCC work, except for wildland firefighting, was shifted onto U.S. military bases to help with construction. The CCC disbanded one year earlier than planned, as the 77th United States Congress ceased funding, causing it to formally conclude operations at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 1942. The end of the CCC program and closing of the camps involved arrangements to leave the incomplete work projects in the best possible shape, the separation of about 1,800 appointed employees, the transfer of CCC property to the War and Navy Departments and other agencies, and the preparation of final accountability records. Liquidation of the CCC was ordered by Congress by Labor-Federal Security Appropriation Act (56 Stat. 569) on July 2, 1942; and virtually completed on June 30, 1943. Liquidation appropriations for the CCC continued through April 20, 1948. Some former CCC sites in good condition were reactivated 3 from 1941 to 1947 as Civilian Public Service camps where conscientious objectors performed "work of national importance" as an alternative to military service. Other camps were used to hold Japanese internees or German prisoners of war. After the CCC disbanded, the federal agencies responsible for public lands administration went on to organize their own seasonal fire crews, roughly modeled after the CCC, which filled the firefighting role formerly filled by the CCC and provided the same sort of outdoor work experience to young people. The Corps movement today The original CCC was closed in 1942, but it became a model for state agencies that opened in the 1970s. Present day corps are national, state and local programs that engage primarily youth and young adults (ages 16-25) in community service, training and educational activities. The nation's approximate 113 corps programs operate in 41 states and the District of Columbia. In 2004, they enrolled over 23,000 young people. The Corps Network, originally known as the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps works to expand and enhance the corps movement throughout America. The Corps Network took shape in 1985, when the nation's first 24 Corps directors banded together to secure an advocate at the Federal level and a central clearinghouse of information on how to start and run "best practice"-based corps. Early support from the Ford, Hewlett and Mott Foundations was critical to launching the association. Another similar program is the National Civilian Community Corps, part of the AmeriCorps program, a team-based national service program to which 18- to 24-yearolds dedicate 10 months of their time annually. The Morris I Perry Family Submitted by Julie Ryan julieannryan@msn.com My great-great grandfather, Van Renssalaer Jackson Morris, was born in Des Moines County, Iowa in 1840. In 1864, he enlisted in Iowa's 15th volunteer regiment and on detached duty accompanied General Sherman on his March to the Sea. Around 1872, VRJ and his wife Isabella arrived in southwest Iowa and purchased land in Weston. They brought four children with them, including my great- grandfather, Van Rennsalaer. In 1899, Van Renssalear married Mary Perry whose family had settled in Hardin Township in 1857. The Perry farm included the land that they later donated for Hardin Cemetery. While living on the farm, Van Renssalaer and Mary, along with their two daughters, Emogene, age 13, and Elizabeth, almost 2, endured the Easter Sunday cyclone of March 23, 1913. Old family photos show damage to the barn. My great-grandfather farmed until about 1922 when a disabling stroke forced him to move his family into town. They moved into the house at 34 7 Sherman Ave. and he was hired to work at the Woodward Candy Company. My grandma, Elizabeth, was eleven years old. She told us that she would walk down Oakland Ave. to meet her dad coming home from work, and he would often have his pockets filled with candy! According to Grandma, the owner of the candy company, John G. Woodward, lived on Oakland Ave. and would sometimes give her a ride up the hill in his touring car. What a thrill for a young girl from the country! Va. n_ I believe this is a picture of my great-grandpa, Van Renssalaer Morris. He was born in 1870, so I'm guessing the photo was taken around 1880. Are there clues in the picture to confirm this? I would appreciate any input! 4 r • '- These old family phot(J damage to the farm in J Township during the E Sunday tornado on Mai 1913 . James B. Rue 1830 - 1886 http://www.councilbluffs.k12.ia.us/schools/rue/History.htm James B. Rue Elementary School 3326 Sixth Ave was named for educator James B. Rue. James B. Rue graduated from school and began his teaching career in Kentucky prior to coming to Council Bluffs in 1853. Coincidentally, this was the same year that General Dodge also came to Council Bluffs. James Rue started a private school, which was located on Kanesville Blvd. He was a very good teacher and administrator. He became the principal of the first high school in these parts. The high school was located high on a hill in Council Bluffs. The local papers joked about the location of this school saying, "it was like mountain climbing". Rue's next venture was to become the Pottawattamie County Superintendent. In 1863 he left the Council Bluffs Schools for 10 years and explored the furniture business. In 1873 Rue returned to the school scene and went to work at the new Washington School. He left that position to be the principal at the Council Bluffs High School. In 1877 he left the Midwest and went to California. James B. Rue was very instrumental in starting the schools in the Council Bluffs area. Before he came to Council Bluffs, it was just a frontier. James B. Rue Elementary School was built and the cornerstone laid on July 18, 1924. Rue was built due to the need for more schools in the west end of Council Bluffs. More people were moving into the area. \Vhen Rue was built it had so many students that an addition was necessary in just 3 years. The pictures are from Don Heflin helfinhunter@yahoo.com He is the curly headed cutie in 1938 top row 3rd from right and 1939 2"a row 2"a from left. He says Billy Miller, Bob Nash, Roger Whitsky, Beverly Brown, Norman Lawver and Jack Whisky are also pictured. Do you know any of the other kids? KINSMAN FAMILY VISITS A CESTOR'S CITY Civil War Hero Council Bluffs Nonpareil 21 June 2009 Mike Carr (right) and other members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, background, held a dedication ceremony Saturday for the family descendants of Colonel William Henry Kinsman, a Council Bluffs resident killed in 1863 during the Battle of Black River Bayou in Mississippi. The ceremony was held at Kinsman's monument in Fairview Cemetery in the presence of a great nephew, Paul Kinsman and his wife Sharon, left. Their son, Benjamin Kinsman, also attended. It was the first visit to the site for Kinsman and his wife, who live in Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Civil War soldiers buried in the cemetery were also honored. Members who belong to the Sons of the Union Veterans of the civil War, based in Griswold, are all descendants of soldier from that war. Marsha Pilger did a great article on Colonel Kinsman and the Kinsman Memorial at Fairview Cemetery, it is in The Frontier Chronicle Vol. 7 #3. 7 c Kinsman Family Visits Ancestor's City Council Bluffs Nonpareil 20 June 2009 Tim Johnson Staff Writer. "It was a hot day but I still had a shiver or two". "It's quiteoverwhelming, really" So said Dr. Paul and Sharon Kinsman respectively, about seeing the Kinsman Monument for the first time Thursday. 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GEHEA.WGJCJ.L Socrm ~. I Oct_ Dec 2009 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 'AMIE COUNTY .::AL SOCIETY PO Box JY4 Council Bluffs, IA 51502 FRONTIER HERITAGE LIBRARY 622 4'11 St. PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA SOCIETY EMAIL ADDRESS: Pcgs@pcgs.omhcoxrnail.com SOCIETY PHONE: 712-325-9368 Editor: Barbara Cbxistie 2010 OFFICERS Richard Beck, President Jim Moss, Past President Tim H ingeley, Vice President Barbara Christie, Corresponding Sec. Joan Weis, Recording Sec. Mark Franz, Treasurer Directors: Martin Cozad (3) Marilyn Erwin (2) Mary Lou Burke (1) Research: Mary Lou Burke, Barb Christie, Dorothy Copeland, Doloris Mauer, Joan Weis. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Tuesday of each quarter beginning in Feb. Membership is $ 17.50 per year for individuals and $22.50 for families. Membership includes society newsletter and runs from 1 Nov through 30 Oct. Ancestor Certificates are available for ancestors wbo lived in Pott. Co. in 1870 or earlier: 1885 or earlier, and 1905 or earlier. Contact the society for applications. 2010 New Board of Directors Martin Cozad, Dick Beck, Tim Hingeley, Jim Moss, Jo Weis, Mark Franz, Barb Christie. Not pictured Marilyn Erwin and Mary Lou Burke. 2009 Member of the Year Shirley Beck 2008 recipient and Jim Moss 2009 winner! Extractions from the HISTORICAL SKETCH TIDRD BATTERY IOWA LIGHT ARTILLERY Roster and Record of Iowa Troops In the Rebellion, Vol. 5 By Guy E. Logan http://iagenweb.org/civilwar/books/logan/mil721.htm The Third Iowa Battery was organized under special authority from the Secretary of War, during the months@ August and September 1861, at Dubuque, Iowa, under the name of the Dubuque Battery, and was attached to the Ninth Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and went into quarters at Camp Union, near Dubuque. The necessary additional enlistments-to complete the organization of a full battery of artillerywere soon secured and, on September 24,1861, the muster in of the battery was completed. The roster shows that, upon the completion of its muster, the battery numbered one hundred forty men, rank and file. The battery, with the Ninth Iowa Infantry, left Camp Union on September 26, 1861, and, embarking on the steamer "Canada," was conveyed to St. Louis, arriving there on the 30th, and going into quarters at Benton Barracks, near that city. On November 13, 1861, the company was ordered to proceed to Pacific City, Mo., thirty-five miles west of St. Louis, where it remained until near the last of January 1862. About the first of December it received its armament of six guns- four six pounder bronze guns and two twelve pounder howitzers-and the other requisite equipage appertaining to a field battery. On January 25, 1862. Captain Hayden was ordered to proceed with the battery to Rolla, Mo., to which place it was conveyed by rail and, upon its arrival there, joined the army under command of Major General Curtis, then about to begin an aggressive campaign against the enemy. General Curtis, in anticipation of an attack by the enemy, had wisely concentrated his army in a strong position at Pea Ridge. The attack was made in a most determined manner, early on the morning of March 7, 1862. The Third Iowa Battery proceeded to the front with its brigade. Two sections of the battery went into action near Elkhorn Tavern, relieving the First Iowa Battery, which had suffered heavy loss, and had several of its caissons exploded by the fire of the refuel batteries in its front. The position was one of the most exposed on the field. The rebel gunners had gotten the range quite accurately, and their fire was destructive. Before the two sections of the Third Iowa had been under fire ten minutes, one gun had been disabled, one caisson blown up, several of the men wounded, and a number of the horses killed and disabled. Colonel Carr, the division commander, observing the desperate situation in which the two sections had been placed, and realizing the danger of their being entirely disabled or captured, ordered them to fall back out of range and await assignment to a less exposed position. The entire battery then took a position to the right of Elkhorn Tavern, where it remained until the entire division was forced to fall back in the evening. Notice how many of the men fought as a substitute. This was a common practice during the Civil War. Serving from Pottawattamie County: Allison, Moses H. Age 21. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Nov. 5,1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Babbitt, Charles H. Age 21. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Iowa. Enlisted Nov. 5,1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Buried Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C. Brown, Alexander. Age 34. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Scotland. Enlisted Nov.5, 1864. Died Oct. 25, 1865, Davenport, Iowa. Bunton, Richard. Age 21. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Missouri. Enlisted Nov. 5,1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Deserted Nov. 28, 1864, LaSalle, Ill. (Substitute for J.P. Cassady.) Buskirk, Lawrence. Age 38. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity New York. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for John W. Cooper.) Craig, George W. Age 41. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Nov. 5,1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for Norman Green.) Delong, Henry. Age 29. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Nov.5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for A.J. Bell.) Buried Fairview Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dunn, John. Age 18. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity New York. Enlisted Nov. 14, 1864. Mustered Nov. 14, 1864. (Substitute for Thomas Bateman.) Gibson, Charles. Age 20. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity New York. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Deserted Nov. 28, 1864, Davenport, Iowa. (Substitute for Herman Vogel.) Goode, John. Age 25. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Ireland. Enlisted Nov. 6, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Deserted Nov. 28, 1864, Davenport, Iowa. (Substitute for John H. Warren.) Hollingsworth, Henry. Age 29. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Jones, Sidman N. Age 34. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity New Jersey. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for Edrick L. Eaton.) Kinney, Forrest. Age 20. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Maine. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Discharged May 24, 1865. Lisle, James. Age 22. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Buried City View Cemetery, Salem, Oregon. McCord, Wesley. Age 20. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. McTwiggan, William H. Age 21. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Rhode Island. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Buried in Rhode Island. Parks, William. Age 32. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity England. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Petty, James H. Age 40. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Ohio. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for Joseph B. Losh.) Buried Cedar Creek Cemetery, Tipton Ford, Missouri. Randals, John. Age 34. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Nov. 6, 1864. Mustered Nov. 6, 1864. (Substitute for Finley Geeseman.) Seebold, Joseph. Age 39. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity New York; Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Buried Branson Cemetery, Loveland, IA. Skelton, Josiah. Age 30. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Indiana. Enlisted Nov. 6, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Died of disease April 29, 1865, Little Rock, Ark. Buried in National Cemetery Little Rock, Ark. Section 1, grave 483. Springer, William. Age 27. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Germany. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 6, 1864. (Substitute for Herman Grote.) Buried Soldier's Section Fairview Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Stroebel, Wunibald. Age 31. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Germany. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Buried Oaklawn Cemetery, Oakland, Iowa Suits, Salathiel. Age 19. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Illinois. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. (Substitute for Daniel W. Bostwick.) Thompson, Calvin W. Age 29. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Died of disease May 4, 1865, Little Rock, Ark. Buried in National Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. Section 2, grave 491. Triplett, Thomas. Age 36. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity Virginia. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Warren, William. Age 25. Residence Pottawattamie County, nativity England. Enlisted Nov. 5, 1864. Mustered Nov. 5, 1864. Davenport, Iowa. (Substitute for Paul C. Devol) The Beck Family - Germany to Iowa! by Richard L. Beck dickshirleybeck@cox.net When you research your family tree you never know what you are going to discover! It is most rewarding when you actually locate a living relative back in Europe. Without the aid of a computer and access to the Internet this would have been nearly impossible. In April of 1854, my great- grandfather, Asmus Hinrich Beck, sold the land in Strukdorf; Germany that he had inherited from his father, Johann Hinrich Beeck, and began a journey that would eventually take him and his family to Mills County, Iowa. The name was spelled with a double e in Germany. Johann Hinrich Beeck was an Elgenkatener with some land and he was also a tailor. An Elgenkatener was the class just under a Hufner who was a large farmer, upper class; a Hufner was an intermediary between the government and his colleagues. Asmus Hinrich Beck sold his property to a community buyer, which consisted of some people of Strukdorf; Hans Hinrich Beck was one of the buyers. Asmus then paid his two sisters for their share of the property. Most of the Becks settled in southwest Iowa. The two exceptions were Asmus' daughters Margaretha Beck who died in Davenport, Iowa. She married Johann Hinrich Schwartz; they had one child in Germany and one in Davenport, Iowa. She stayed in Davenport and died there at the age of 35. She is buried in the Public Grounds, Davenport City Cemetery. The other daughter of Asmus, Elsabe, stayed in Davenport with her husband, John G. Spethman until 1883. They sold their farm and moved to Sarpy County, Nebraska. John passed away in 1895 and Elsabe in 1910. They are buried in the Salem Church Cemetery in Plumer Settlement. In April of 1859, Christian H. Beck, my grandfather son of Asmus, purchased land in Pottawattamie County, Iowa from his sister Catherine (Beck) Spethman and her husband Hans Henry Spethman. Christian married Sarah Young in June of that year. This is the 1860 census for St Mary's Township, Mills County, the name is spelled Back. Asmus 52 tailor, E. 52, Asmus 18, Hans 16, Mary 14, Henry 12, Christine 23, all born Holstein. Asmus H. Beck and Christian H. Beck are listed as founding fathers of the Salem Lutheran Church in the Plumer Settlement. I had been researching my ancestors for over ten years but could not find information on a son of Asmus, Cordt Friederich Beck, younger brother of my grandfather. Over the years I found information and people but could not connect them. I decided that joining the Pottawattamie County Genealogical Society was the logical thing for me to do. After I joined I learned about researchers Randy Beck and Carolyn Beno. Carolyn is a descendant of Catherine Beck, another daughter of Asmus. The pieces to the Beck puzzle all came together when I contacted Randy Beck. To my surprise I found out that Richard G. Beck, a high school classmate was the father of Randy, Roy Beck was Randy's grandfather, Ernest and Anna were the parents of Roy and the father of Ernest was Cordt Friederich Beck. From then on Randy and I exchanged a lot of information on our respective Beck lines. We discovered that Randy's GG Grandfather, Cordt, lived for a while with my grandfather on his farm in Lewis Township. I appreciate Randy's interest and research ability. Randy is also responsible for connecting us to some relatives in Germany. Randy put a web page on the Internet in May 2002 on the old Saar's Field cemetery located on the VanPelt Farm in Mills County, using pictures that he took from his first visit to the cemetery in the spring of 2000. He included some vintage pictures that were provided by Mary Plumer. Martin Loof, from Wuppertal, Germany found his website and emailed us. Randy called me right away so excited; we could not believe our luck! After sending e-mails to exchange information on our lines we confirmed that we are indeed connected and have the same ancestors. Martin's line descends from a sister of Asmus, Anna Margaretha Beck. I am a second great grandson of Johann Hinrich Beeck and Martin Loof, is his fourth great grandson. My wife, Shirley, and I planned a trip to Germany in the fall of 2006; my nephew and his wife accompanied us. Martin was happy that we were coming and gave us a lot of information for the trip. We met Martin at a hotel in Kiel; he was our guide for two very exciting days. The first morning we drove to farm villages of W esterrade, Greschendorf, and Strukdorf. Martin had arranged for us to meet relatives in Strukdorf, Hans August Studt and his wife Helga. Their son and his family lived across the road on the land next to the property that had belonged to Johann Hinrich Beeck. Helga prepared a delicious dinner for us. After dinner we walked around Strukdorf and then drove to the Pronstorf Church, which my ancestors attended. Martin had already provided the church records on the Beck family, they are kept in Segeberg. Hans August Studt is my 4th cousin twice removed and Martin Loof is my 3rd cousin twice removed. When we returned to the home of Hans and Helga, she had dessert for us with a big bowl of whipped cream. Martin asked us where else would we like to go and I said Lubeck. That is where the people from the small villages went to do their shopping many years ago. We left Strukdorf around 5:00 pm; it was a short drive to Lubeck. Martin took us on a walking tour, the streets and sidewalks are narrow and paved with cobblestone which makes hard walking. On the second day, Martin took us on a driving tour of Kiel; we stopped at the outdoor market where you could buy all kinds of delicious foods. It is open twice a week all year around. Then he took us to the Maritime Museum in Kiel. Martin also arranged for us to go to his friends' organic dairy farm where we toured their milking operation. They served us coffee, tea, and desserts, again with a big bowl of whipped cream, which we enjoyed on their patio. After we left the dairy farm Martin took us to the Olympic Village in Kiel where the sailing events took place in 1972. The next morning Martin picked us up at our hotel and took us to the train station. He helped us on the train and hugged us good-by. Martin made our visit to Germany a wonderful experience. Because of our genealogical research it provided us with the tools and information on our German ancestors. It was a rewarding experience. We felt very privileged. Pronsdorf Church Richard Kenny Green. M. D., passed away October 8 2009. He was born October 4, 1939. Dick was a member of New Horizon Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1957, and received a B.S. in Medicine from the University ofNebraska. He then graduated from UNMC in 1964 and interned at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. He completed a residency at UNMC in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dick was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Phi Rho Sigma medical fraternity and Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary society. He was a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He also belonged to the Council Bluffs Centennial Rotary Club. He was a ham radio operator and held the call letters WORQW since he was thirteen years old. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology in Council Bluffs for over 20 years. During his medical career he delivered over 6,000 babies. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, John Clayton Green and Dorothy Eva Green. He is survived by Doris, his wife of nearly 47 years; son, Robert and wife, Stephanie and granddaughter, Millie Louise Green all of Minneapolis, Minn.; daughter, Barbara Ewer and husband, Scott all of Omaha, Neb.; brother, John R. Green and wife, Jennifer all of Council Bluffs; sister, Jane Nave of San Diego, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family, Sunday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Monday, 11 a.m. at New Horizon Presbyterian Church. Interment, Cedar Lawn Cemetery with a lunch following at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Boys and Girls Club of Council Bluffs, Midlands Humane Society or the Rotary Foundation Polio Plus Fund. He is deeply loved and missed by his family and friends. For years Dick and Doris have been daily abstracting obituaries from the Nonpareil. Dick brought them to us at the library on a CD for us to print. They have also been typing and proofreading obits abstracted from old Nonpareils which they printed for our use. Pottawattamie County Genealogy Society PO Box 394 Council Bluffs, IA 51502-0394 ---+ This is your last newsletter unless you have renewed your membership for 2010 ~ Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frontier Chronicle Vol. 16 Description An account of the resource Newsletter of the Pottawattamie County (Iowa) Genealogical Society. 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