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Name: Judith Harper <harperfamilyline@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-08-27 Subject: Web Site Address Change Comments:
Dear Ruth will you get in touch with me?
Thank you so much.
Judith Harper
harperfamilyline@yahoo.com
www.harperfamilyline.com
Name: Phyllis Dean Montero <monterop@aol.com> Date: 2009-05-13 Subject: Ruby Brown Comments:
I am looking for info on a great aunt named Ruby Brown, daughter of Pearl Ruby Silvers Johnson, I can not find her after the 1920 census. I know that Pearl died in 1923 and the rest of the family resided in the Montrose/Keokuk area, but I can not find Ruby
Name: Annette (Strange) Carroll <herb92870@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2009-05-04 Subject: Strange Family Comments:
I am interested in corresponding with anyone with the Strange surname. My grandfather was Calvin Strange. His father was William Strange and his mother was Christina (Uhrig) (Hamm) Strange. William and Christina's sons were Calvin and Benjamin. Christina had been married before she married William Strange, to a _____ Hamm. they had a son, Gayland Hamm. Are there any descendents of Benjamin, William Strange or Gayland Hamm out there?
I'd love to hear from you.
Annette (Strange) Carroll
Name: Kelsey Speake <kspeake311@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-03-29 Subject: Charles Speake Comments:
Hi, my name is Kelsey Speake. "Charles Carleton Speake" is my great-great grandfather, and I have been trying for a long time to clear up my family line. My great-grandfather is "Sam H Speake"- born 1880. I'm confused at all the variations of Charles' name, and wonder if there were two of them, or if "Charles Speake" is the same man as "Charles Carleton Speake." I have a document (can't recall what it is at this time) that has the name Chas and Lizzy on it. If you have any other information on anyone I would love to hear it!
Name: Elaine Smiley <elaine.smiley@att.net> Date: 2008-01-11 Subject: St. Barnabas Catholic Church Comments:
In May of 2007, I had the opportunity to play on the organ at St. Barnabas Church one eve. as we were touring the church. I understand that a picture was put in your local paper. Could I get a copy of that paper? We plan to visit your community in May once again and hope to learn more of your history.
Thank you. Elaine Smiley
Name: Carol Griswold Salli <tsalli@nycap.rr.com> Date: 2007-09-02 Subject: Montrose Journal Comments:
Were there any newspapers covering Montrose/New Boston area in 8 Apr 1883? That's the date when my gr.gr grandfather, John Warren WILSEY was commonly believed to have died in New Boston.
Name: Steve Hanken <cranken@inav.net> Date: 2007-06-30 Subject: civil war grave, Montrose Comments:
There are a number of un-readable civil war graves in the Montrose cemetery. Could it be possible to list all the burials of soldiers in the cemetery? I am interested in one in particular that is on the top of a vault. It looks like it says E.C. Weave 35th Iowa from my picture I took, but that name isn't on any listing that I can find. Can you help me?
Name: Marilyn <Marmim0946@aol.com> Date: 2007-03-20 Subject: Parker, Henry Comments:
Henry Parker lived in Montrose from abt 1850 until his death sometime after 1880. I tried looking at deaths but 1882 was not available. Henry was b abt 1797 in England. He was not a member of the English colony. He and daughter Sophia are on the 1850 census. Sophia married 14, Dec 1855 Samuel Gobble in Montrose. The marriage index and record has it as Dobbie, Samuel. Can it be corrected? Sophia died about 1864 possibly in child birth. She was buried on the family farm I believe. Henry died after 1880 and cannot be found. I suspect he was buried with the Parks family but under the damn when it was built. Until myself no one in our family knew anything about Henry or Sophie.
Thank you
Marilyn
Salem, OR
Name: Winnie l Curtis <WLEOTA88@aol> Date: 2006-09-25 Subject: rosemont cemetery Comments:
We know that we have family buried there,calvin and sarah curtis. But can find nothing for them on cemetery records.
Name: Marlene Davis <panadabeargirl@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-07-14 Subject: Kendall Comments:
Fred Kendall and his wife Molly had a baby girl born Jan 23, 1904 her name was Frances Elizabeth Kendall they were living in Montrose. I would like to know when she died and was she burried in Montrose. I would be so greatful for any information on this family.
Thank you Marlene
Name: Paul Pruden <PPruden1@msn.com> Date: 2006-06-12 Subject: Steamboat explosion Comments:
I was visiting the Lee Co., Iowa GenWeb site and I came across a small mention of a steamboat explosion near Montrose where 25 victims were buried in a mass grave near or under 'Blondea Street'. I ask because my G-G Grandfather Milo Pruden was a pilot on a steamboat and lived in Montrose, Iowa from 1870 to ? His last child was born in 1877, and his wife remarried Jan. 1878, with the name Mrs. Charlotte Pruden. I can find no grave for him. He just vanished. I wonder if you could shed some light on this steamboat explosion for me. I live in Davenport, and may just go down to Lee Co., to check old newspapers. Thanks for any help you can give. --Paul Pruden
Name: Julia Harris <juliaa64@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-05-01 Subject: HIMES Family in Montorse, IA Comments:
I am looking for information on the Himes families that lived in Montrose in the 1800's. Montrose 1880 census has:
George Himes 55 yrs NY fathers birthplace NY mothers birthplace NY
Sarah Himes 45 born PA father PA and mother PA
Calvin Himes 22 born IA father NY mother PA
Jennie Himes 16 born IA father Ny mother PA
Henry Himes 14 born IA father NY mother PA
second Himes family in 1880 census for montrose IA:
Leroy Himes 32 born NY father bp NY mothers bp NY
Sarah Himes 27 born MO father bp NY mothers bp NY
Martha Himes 7 boen IA father bp NY mothers bp MO
Mary HImes 5 born IA fahters bp NYmothers bp MO
Henry Himes 1 born IA father bp NY mother MO
MOntrose Journal dated 6-22-1922:
Henry Himes who was raised here in Montrose died in Keokuk the first of the week. His wife who was the daughter of Mrs. Horton died some 3 or 4 years ago.
4-13-1900:
Cal Himes died St Joseph Hospital will be bured at Montrose.
4-27-1906:
Herbert Mrs. George of Nauvoo, Il died at her home Thur. She was 24. Her maiden name was Carriette Hines and was bornin Montrose 1st Aug 1881. On 13 Oct. 1903 she married Geo. Herbert of this city at Peoria, IL they came to Nauvoo to make their Home. her husband and a 20 month old son are left to mourn. also her mother Mrs. Sarah Hines, brother Roy and sister Mrs. Wm. Donaldson of Hamilton and brother Henry of Joliet, IL.
12-6-1889:
G.H. Himes died 30 November 1889. He leaves two daughters and two sons.
I would like to find any information on these Himes families and any cemetery listings for them in the Montrose Cemetery or any other cemetery in the area. Thank you very much for any assistance, Julia Harris
Name: Paul Mollway <Paul@Mollway.com> Date: 2006-04-02 Subject: Valentine Speake Comments:
A relative of my wife, Valentine Speake, lived in Montrose from about 1845 until his death in 1876. He was a riverboat pilot, and was listed as a Lumber Dealer in the 1865 Iowa Gazetteer. I have found a fair amount of information on his son, Capt. Samuel who was also a riverboat pilot, but have found very little on Valentine. Any info would be greatly appreciated
Name: joan dinnel <jdinel@aol.com> Date: 2006-03-21 Subject: Montrose cemetery walk Comments:
I had seen last fall in the iowa city newspaper that the montrose cemetery walk was canceled until spring. do you know if and when that will be held. I e-mailed the public library but got no response.
thank you, my husband's ggrandfather was rev. J. R. Newhouse
joan
Name: Marilyn <Marmim0946@aol.com> Date: 2006-02-12 Subject: Henry Parker Comments:
I'm looking for information on Henry Parker b abt 1797 in England. Henry and his daughter are first found on the 1850 census in Montrose, Iowa. Sophia is b abt 1830 in England. Henry lives next to Frederick Parks and family. Sophia marries Samuel Goble (miss spelled on records as Dobble) Dec 14, 1855. 1860 finds Henry living with Sophia and family in the same place as 1850 and still next door to the Parks. Sophia dies after the birth of her third child before 1870. 1870 census finds Henry living with the neighbors the Parks. Samuel has remarried and moved to Burlington. 1880 finds Henry again with the Parks though Frederick has died. A descendant of the Parks is also as unaware, as I am of the relationship between the two families. Were they just good neighbors or related? <br>Any information appreciated. <br>tia <br>Marilyn
Name: David Ayres <airs@theinter.com> Date: 2005-12-22 Subject: Wardlow Comments:
Some information that my be usefull about Albert Vincent Wardlow family members, is that I became a member of the NSSAR
Name: Carol Griswold Salli <tsalli@nycap.rr.com> Date: 2005-12-04 Subject: Bluff Park/ Camp Fire Girls camp Comments:
Is Bluff Park the location of the old Camp Fire girls camp-back in the 50's, I spent several summers there. Are there any photos of the camp- and/or camp fire girls who attended?
Thanks, Carol Griswold Salli
Name: joe fuller <chipshot@interl.net> Date: 2005-10-22 Subject: stream Comments:
found the name of the stream just south of cooksons property it was on my plat map it is millers creek. some time back i asked you folks if you knew the name . thanks for looking into it for me.
Name: cres hamand <hamandnoeggs@msn.com> Date: 2005-08-14 Subject: Stuart Comments:
Family name. Raised cattle near Montrose. May have had something to do with the IOWA state fair? Any info will be helpfull! THANKS!!! Cres Hamand
Name: Mary Allen Teeters <mlallen2@mindspring.com> Date: 2005-08-04 Subject: Montrose Comments:
I was so happy to find the Montrose site. I lived in Montrose as a child, my father was Charles (Buzz) Allen. I had two wonderful women who I dearly loved and miss, who cared for my brother sister and I. Grace Beggs and Marie Jemison. My question would be, they were the Bowen sisters is there any Information on their relatives.
Name: pamela creighton <pcreighton603@aol.com> Date: 2005-04-27 Subject: apology! Comments:
I am very sorry to have bothered you! After going back
to the website, I found the transcriptions of the entries.
My face is red. However, does anyone know anything about
this family?????
Name: pamela creighton <pcreighton603@aol.com> Date: 2005-04-27 Subject: Montrose Journal Index Comments:
I am researching the line of DAVIS,BUSBY,MOORE,PRICE,WELLINGTON. I found a listing
in the index of the Montrose Journal Index for an enty
for Phillip and Alice Busby for 1 Oct 1891. It is
possible to obtain the info that is in this entry? I
would certainly appreciate any help that you might
be able to provide.
Pamela Creighton
Big Bear City, Ca
Name: Ruth <rdresr@iowatelecom.net> Date: 2005-03-25 Subject: American Fork & Hoe Comments:
Hi Ron,
Here is a little history on the Standard Garden Tool Co - American Fork and Hoe Co.that I think will help you date your plow.
Standard Garden Tool Co.operated from 1907-1917. In 1917 American Fork & Hoe Co. of Cleveland bought Standard Garden Tool Co.
After American bought Standard, the identification changed a bit on the cultivators, which helps in dating them. After 1917, one handle continued to carry the name "Standard", the model number and "Montrose True Temper". The term "True Temper" previously was identified with America Fork and Hoe products. The other handle was marked "American Fork and Hoe Co. ".
Hope this helps!
Name: RHONDA LONGENECKER <jeffboat@lisco.com> Date: 2005-03-20 Subject: Mayors of Montrose Comments:
My father was the mayor when I was a child. Do you have
information or pictures of all the mayors of Montrose.
Do you have information on when and how long they were mayor.Thank You for any information.
Name: hobart gray <hgmrgray@lisco.com> Date: 2005-02-28 Comments:
just to check
Name: Hobart Gray <hgmrgray@lisco.com> Date: 2005-02-26 Subject: Abraham Gray Comments:
Abraham Gray was living in Montrose in the year of 1912.
Some time duering that year he drown in the Mississippi River. Do you have any knowledge of this.
Thanks for your help. Hobart Gray
Name: Ron Sanders <rsanders2@san.rr.com> Date: 2005-02-26 Subject: Wheeled plow Comments:
I have a wheeled plow that has printed on one side of a handle "American Fork and Hoe Co., Montrose, Iowa." The other handle says, " True Temper Standard No. 20." The wheel has a diameter of about 2 feet. Do you know how old this tool is??? My grandfather who gave me the plow was born in Glenwood, Iowa in 1893.
Thanks,
Ron Sanders
San Diego, CA
Name: Alisa Johnson <lysamail1@yahoo.com> Date: 2005-02-02 Subject: Thanks for the memories! Comments:
I was very suprised to see a website about Montrose! I lived there many years as a child and it's always been close to my heart. It's amazing how just seeing a picture of a rock can bring back so many memories!! Thanks a bunch!!
Name: Helen Fowler <hfowler@leecounty.org> Date: 2004-12-21 Comments:
Hi Ruth, found the web site address. This looks really good, you have been working hard!
Name: david (( buck )) morehart <pops235ca@yahoo.com> Date: 2004-12-16 Subject: montrose Comments:
hello,,thank you for having this site..
i was born in Montrose ,,1935 ..grandfather is doctor Buck.
mother is Eulalia buck morehart . i have been trying to get recent picture's of Montrose,,with no luck yet..or video would be even better.any help out there??
thanks again
david morehart in california.
Name: Debbie Steele (Wardlow) <deb.steele@millerglobal.com> Date: 2004-12-14 Subject: New Web Site Comments:
The new format for your website is very nice and easy to navigate. I have so many memories of Montrose; however the picture of the stone (which is directly across the street from my grandparents house, Harry & Susan Wardlow) brought a smile to my face. I can't tell you how many times my brother and I tried to climb on top of it!