2618. Elias Conger
Elias CongerMARRIAGE: Elias Conger, 26, to Calista E. Spoone, 20, on 16 Dec 1869 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 59
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 152/158
Elias Conger, 37, farmer, OH PA PA
Colista, 30, IA OH OH
Stella M., 9, IA OH IA; Anna, 8, IA OH IA; Albert, 5, IA OH IA
Henry, 3, MO OH IA; Lawrence, 4/12, IA OH IA; Laura, 4/12, IA OH IA
Martha Spooner, 24, IA OH OH, sister-in-law
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA
BIOGRAPHY: Elias Conger and his family moved from Iowa to Osborne Co., Kansas about 1880 and there tried to farm a quarter section. They built a sod house in which Minnie Ethel Conger was born. After a succession of corp failures, Colista became ill, so Elias loaded his family and transportable possesions into wagons and returned to Blocton, Iowa where Colista's family lived. She died there. Elias went back to Centerville, IA and farmed. Years later, Henry Ellsworth Conger, their son, had stones put on the graves of both parents.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)EMIGRATION: Henry, Albert, Elmer and Laurence Conger, sons of Elias, went to the Willamette Valley of Oregon about 1900. Later they moved to the Rogue River Valley, Jacksonville. Henry and Lawrence became farmers and cattlemen. Albert did carpentry and farmed.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. 1, p. 141 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
CEMETERY: Elias Conger, March 1, 1840 - June 23, 1903; Row 23 Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
[Note: The birth date listed on the stone doesn't agree with the birth date of 15 Mar 1842 listed elsewhere. This grave is in the plot next to C.A. and Anna A. Strickler. Anna A. (Conger) Strickler was the daughter of Elias Conger. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
Colista SpoonerProblem: Was her name, Colista Spooner or Calista Spoone?
RELATIONSHIP: Colista Spooner was a cousin of the Spooners of theatrical fame.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
5594. Albert Pryor Conger
Albert Pryor CongerBirth: Batch #: T000165, Source Call #: Archive Record
6 May 1875, Albert Prior Conger, Appanoose Co., IowaCOMMENT: Listed as Albert Prior Conger on p. 40a of CFA I. According to CFA, Vol. II, page 697, the middle name was, Pryor.
NEVER_MARRIED: Albert Conger never married.
OCCUPATION: farmer and carpenter
SS Death Index: Albert Conger; b. 6 May 1875; issued: OR; d. Jan 1967;
last place of residence: Medford, OR; zipcode: 97501; SSN: 540-40-3515
5599. Elmer J. Conger
Elmer J. CongerDEATH: Elmer J. Conger was killed by his brother, Albert, while they were hunting.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 40a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2619. Enos Conger
Enos CongerMARRIAGE: Enos Conger, 25, to Malinda Beamer, 20, 16 Dec 1869 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 58
[Note: Brothers Elias and Enos Conger were married on the same date, 16 Dec 1869. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Tulen, Jackson Co., OR
Melinda BeamerProblem: Was her first name, Melinda of Malinda?
Frank RobisonNO_ISSUE: Frank and Minnie Robison had no issue.
5602. Jesse Conger
Jesse CongerQUESTION: Is it true that Jesse Conger died 2 years to the day after his birth?
2620. Martha Jane Conger
Martha Jane CongerRESIDENCES: Went to Kansas in 1880.
RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, St. Charles, MNProblem: Was the date of death, Jul 1886 as listed by Maxine Crowell Leonard or 15 Aug 1885?
George Hirma CrowNAME-CONFLICT: John Crow
MARRIAGE: Geo. H. Crow, 27, to Martha J. Conger, 26, on 7 Jan 1875 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 6, page 19?
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5604. Mary A. Crow
Mary A. CrowProblem: Was her first name, Mary or Maime?
5605. Roxey V. Crow
Roxey V. CrowPROBATE: Affadavit signed, not dated - Roxey V. Crow, minor, received $41.50.
Funds deposited with George Crow, St. Charles, Minnesota.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Problem: Was her name, Roxie or Roxey? Roxie, on p. 719 of CFA I.
5606. Elias Vine Allen Crow
Elias Vine Allen CrowRESIDENCES: As of 1910, Sioux City, Iowa
AKA: Was he called, Al?
2621. Samuel Conger
Samuel CongerProblem: Was he born in Monroe Co. OH or Guernsey Co., OH, or as shown on the? 1850 in Iowa Abt. 1849?
REFERENCE: "Conger Family of America," Vol. 1 - Samuel Conger, b. 1849 married Florence Viola Boughner.
MARRIAGE: Samuel Conger, 22, to Viola Boughner, 17, on 23 Feb 1871 at Appanoose Co., IA; Book 5, page 238
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: As of Aug 1895, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA
BIOGRAPHY:
Samuel and Viola Conger moved to Missouri in 1875, to Cincinnati, Iowa in April of 1877, to Kansas in September 1878, and finally back to Iowa in 1890.Samuel was probably the Samuel Conger who served with Co. B. 19th Kansas Vol. Cav. in Ind. Ter. 1868-69, campaigning with Custer.
After finally settling in Iowa, the family was active in the Methodist Church at Exline, [Iowa].
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Florence Viola BoughnerAKA: Viola, see marriage record
Problem: A birth date of 1853 has also been listed.
BIRTH-QUESTION: In what Indiana county did this Germantown lie?
Problem: A death date of 24 Apr 1935 has also been listed.
OBITUARY: Viola Boughner Conger
Viola Boughner Conger, daughter of Martin and Catherine Boughner, was born in Germantown, Indiana, on April 22, 1854, and departed this life on April 20, 1940. At an early age, she moved with her parents to a farm near Centerville, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and on Feb. 23, 1871, she was united in marriage to Samuel Conger. To this union 10 children were born, five boys and five girls.They spent their early married life in Appanoose county where two daughters were born. They left Iowa in 1879 to make their home in Kansas, spending 12 years there, and where three sons and two daughters came into their home.
After over 55 years of married life, on June 29, 1926, Mr. Conger passed away at Centerville, Iowa.
Mrs. Conger leave to mourn her passing, eight children [sic, only 6 appear to be listed]: Emma Fox and Roxie McKay, of Cincinnati, Iowa; Russell of Barrington, Illinois; Ruth Kramer of Denver, Colo.; Ben. W. and Rex of Des Plaines, Ill.; Chloe Catherine and Elza preceded her in death; also one grandson, Charles Neal McKay. Besiders her children she leaves one brother, Jake Boughner, of Natoma, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
(Source: "Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County, Iowa before World War II & Some Obituaries of Early Settlers," p, 90, by Osee Johnson Knouf - found at DAR Library by REH)
5607. Cassie Conger
Cassie CongerNAME-CONFLICT: Probably named, Catherine. See the obituary of her mother.
5610. Elza Boughner Conger
Elza Boughner CongerNEVER-MARRIED: He never married.
DEATH: Elza Boughner Conger was killed in Oregon while coming down a mountain. He leaned out of the truck and struck a tree.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
5612. Russell Jacob Conger
Russel Jacob CongerRESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Barrington, IL
5614. Ruth Eva Conger
Ruth Eva CongerRESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Ruth Kramer of Denver, CO
Ken KrammerNAME-CONFLICT: Ken Krommer
5615. Benjamin Wells Conger
Benjamin Wells CongerRESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Des Plaines, IL
RESIDENCES: As of 1961, 406 Hart Ave; Edgewater, FLSSN: Is this the SSDI record for Benjamin Wells Conger? If so, the date of
birth and death is known.
Individual: Conger, Benjamin
Social Security #: 333-01-5995
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: Feb 5, 1891
Death date: Mar 1967
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 32032
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible that the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this person.
Edgewater, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54146.2]
Hazel HutchisonSSN: Is this the SSDI record for Hazel (Hutchison) Conger? If so, the date of
death is known.
Individual: Conger, Hazel
Social Security #: 361-20-3662
Issued in: Illinois
Birth date: May 24, 1894
Death date: Jan 1983
Residence code: Florida
ZIP Code of last known residence: 32032
As of April 1997, this ZIP Code was not in use by the U.S. Postal Service. The
following primary location may have once been associated with this ZIP Code or
may be in the same general geographic region of the U.S. It is also possible
that
the Social Security Administration had the wrong ZIP Code listed for this
person.
Edgewater, Florida
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 10, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.54149.70]
5616. Clifford Rex Conger
Clifford Rex CongerAKA: Rex
RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1940, Rex Conger of Des Plaines, IL
2623. Elizabeth Conger
Elizabeth CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
Birth: Film #: 170881, Page #: 456, Ordinance #: 26082
5 Aug 1834, Elizabeth Conger, Monroe Co., Ohio
Ichabod HinckleProblem: Was the surname, Hinkle, Hinckle or Henkle? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, Hinckle. J.C. Harvey lists, Henkle.
MARRIAGE: Ichabod Hinkle to Elizabeth Conger, 29 Apr 1852 at Appanoose Co., IA, by William Shaver, J.P.; Book 1, p. 67
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: Appanoose Co., IA; Benton Co., OR
Jacob HinckleSPOUSE: Jacob Hinckle was the 2nd husband of Elizabeth Conger.
2624. Charles Atkinson Conger
Charles Atkinson CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
BIRTH: Film #: 170878, Page #: 433, Ordinance #: 21052
27 Mar 1836, Charles Atkinson Conger, Monroe Co., OhioMILITARY: 2nd Lieut. Charles A. Conger, 47th Inf., Co. B, commissioned 4 Jun 1864.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 416 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RECOLLECTIONS: War Letter Home Conveys Idea of Tense Situation
Taken from a letter written by Charles A. Conger, Co., B., 6th Kansas Cavalry, with Capt. E.E. Harvey's company:Westport, Mo., August 4th, 1863.
Dear Folks at Home:
I heard from you a day or two ago by Mr. Fisher and the folks who arrived here safely -- they were rather unexpected visitors to some, but were no less welcome. I haven't much news of interest from the frontier -- but bushwhackers are numerous in this part of the country and our soldiers occasionally have a skirmish with them, but catching them seems to be almost an impossibility. There was rather a serious accident occurred a few evenings ago between two detachments of our soldiers who had gone to the rescue of a Mexican that was camped a short distance from this place and was being robbed by bushwhackers. Capt. Harvey went in command of the troops from this place -- when he got to the train he round it had just been robbed a few minutes before. He took the trail of the enemy and intended pursuing when a detachment of Federals -- about 200 -- came up from another way and mistook Capt. Harvey's men for the enemy (it being dark) and fired on their rear, creating a perfect stampede. Captain Harvey's horse fell with him or rather on him, hurt him pretty badly. There were several hurt and one killed. Capt. Harvey's men were nearly all Indians, and they all ran the first fire or it would probably have been more serious.I suppose the people of Iowa have begun to come to the conclusion that the war will soon be over. -- Union people of this country have been made to rejoice since the late glorious victories we have had. I hope it will have a tendencey to hasten the dawn of Peace so earnestly desired by all Christian people, but still I do not see much prospect yet.
I have not received a letter from home for over two months.
Yours most Affectionately
C.A. Conger.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 45, published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)MARRIAGE: 9 Nov 1865 to Margaret Liven Lowe
(Source: LDS, 28 Jan 1987, PV/M515781/1100 - furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #2
Charles Conger, 34, merchant, OH; Margaret L., 25, keeps house, MO
Olive, 5, IA; John, 2, IA; George, 3/12, IA (b. March)
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: Abt. June 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA. Genoa was established in 1855 about 6 miles south of where Seymour, Iowa was later located. The place was short lived compared to other communities. Perhaps the settlement of Seymour in 1871 and the coming of the Rock Island Railroad to that place caused the decline of Genoa as people moved there.
MARRIAGE: Charles Atkinson Conger to Abigail Clark, 35, on 2 Nov 1876 at Wayne Co., IA. (Not 3 Nov 1877)
(Source: CFA Vol. II, page 714 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
RECOLLECTIONS:
Charles Atkinson Conger wrote the following to Charles Leslie Conger, dated 1 Jan 1908 from Seymour, IA:"Your favor of the 16th Ult (?) was duly received, am enclosing memoranda of my line of the Conger family. I was glad to know you had taken up this work, which was so ably conducted by our lamented relative, Charles G.B. Conger of Washington, DC, whose social, mental and generous qualities endeared him to all those who were fortunate in knowing him.
I knew him personally and intimately, and regretted exceedingly that he should be cut off in the midst of his vigorous manhood and usefulness. I spent the greater part of one winter at his home in Washington, and had much pleasure in looking through his voluminous correspondence regarding the Conger family, and I feel pretty sure if I had undertaken this intricate task I would have been crazy long ago.
I was very glad to hear from you, and appreciate your generosity in undertaking so laborious a task, and hope you will be eminently successful, and the relatives may all interest themselves in contributing to your assistance."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
EMIGRATION-MILITARY-BIOGRAPHY:
Charles Atkinson Conger moved to Iowa in the year 1849 and located near Appanoose County. He graduated out of Duff's College, Pittsburgh, PA, in 1858 and engaged in the mercantile business. Soon after, when the Civil War broke out, he closed out the business and joined the Army of the Frontier, acted for a time as Independent Scout in connection with the 6th Kansas Cavalry; later appointed Sutler of that Regiment, but resigned that position, and returned home and assisted in raising Co. B., 47th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned on the muster in date of June 4, 1864 as a 2nd Lt. of that company, and served down on the Mississippi River in the region of Helena, AR until 28 Sep 1864 when the regiment mustered out at Davenport, Iowa upon expiration of the term of service (100 days).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 55 - Maxine Crowell Leonard and 1878 History of Appanoose Co., IA, Civil War Volunteer Roster - furnished by Joyce Posey, with modifications by Robert Guilinger.
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877, Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.;
Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912;
F. Walden, s/o C.A. & M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles Atkinson Conger, 1836 - 1922; G.A.R. Marker; Co., B. 47th Iowa Inf.; Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Margaret Liven LoweProblem: Was she born 21 Mar 1844 or Abt. 1845. The 1870 census indicates that the birth date was Abt. 1845. Calculated birth date from tombstone data is, 21 Mar 1844.
CONFLICT-DEATH: Did she really die on 28 Dec 1877? The date of a 2nd marriage of her husband has been listed as 2 Nov 1876 in Wayne Co., IA.
5623. Olive Conger
Olive CongerPARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe
Birth: Batch #: T000006, Source Call # : Archive Record; 5 March 1980 SG/T000006/15174. 21 Aug 1866, Olive Conger, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri
Problem: An LDS record indicates that this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth was in Iowa.
5624. John W. Conger
John W. CongerPARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe
BIRTH: John W. Conger, 2 May 1868, Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO
(Source: LDS, 1 Apr 1981, PV/T000008/3194 - furnished by Joyce Posey)Problem: Was this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO or in Iowa? The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth took place in Iowa.
5625. George S. Conger
George S. CongerPARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe
Birth: Batch #: T000010, Source Call #: Archive Record; 3 Apr 1984, JR/T000010/2529 5 Mar 1870, George S. Conger, Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri
Problem: Was this child born in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO or in Iowa? The 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA indicates Iowa. According to Robert Guilinger the parents were married in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO and the birth took place in Iowa.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mason
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Hattie A. Conger, 1873 - 1931, Eastern Star Emblem
George S., 1870 - 1933, Masonic Emblem
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5626. Albert Conger
Albert CongerPARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe
BIRTH: Burt Conger, 11 Oct 1871, Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO
(Source: LDS, 1 Mar 1985, OG/T00150/16733 - furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877, Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.; Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912; F. Walden, s/o C.A. & M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5627. F. Walden Conger
F. Walden CongerPARENTS: Charles Atkinson Conger and Margaret Liven Lowe
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles A. Conger, 1836 - 1922; Margaret L., wife of C.A., died Dec. 28, 1877,
Age 33 yr, 9 m, 7 d.; Albert, Oct. 11, 1871 - Feb 17, 1912; F. Walden, s/o C.A.
& M.L. Conger, d. Aug. 24, 1874, 9 m, 4 da.
[Note: Margaret L. Conger calculated birth date, 21 Mar 1844. REH]
[Note: F. Walden Conger calculated birth date, 20 Nov 1873. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Abigail ClarkSPOUSE: Abigail Clark was the 2nd wife of Charles Atkinson Conger.
Problem: A date of 3 Nov 1877 has been given for the marriage of Abigail Clark to Charles Atkinson Conger. His first wife's date of death has been given as 28 Dec 1877. In CFA Vol. II the date was changed to 2 Nov 1876.
Alice M. SheddSPOUSE: Alice M. Shedd was the 3rd wife of Charles Atkinson Conger.
2625. Nancy Jane Conger
Nancy Jane CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
OCCUPATION: Teacher
BIOGRAPHY: School Teacher Outlived All Her Pupils
The following is a list of the names of the children attending the Long Branch School, Caldwell Township, [Appanoose Co., IA], during the summer of 1864. The school was taught by Mrs. Nancy Jane Conger-Harvey, while husband, Wallace M. Harvey, was serving in the Civil War.Alice, Virginia and John Boswell
Clement, Asberry and Iven Cline
Emma, Sarah, Caroline and Mitilda Conger
Isiah and Mary Davis
Thomas, Franklin and Jonathan Harper
Matilda and Franklin Lange
Mary Marshall
William, Phelix, Loranzo and Lyman Michel
[Note: Surname spelled, Michel in the article, may have been Mickel.]
Zebadee, Mary Etta, Nancy A. and Martha A. Points
Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan
Jesse Riddle
Nancy and Isaish Williamson
Martha, Mary Isabell and Samuel WindlandIn July, the names of David Burns and Isaac Michel were recorded.
Mrs. Harvey died at her home in Seymour, [IA] in 1930, at the age of 93, having outlived all the children that came to her school.
Note:
Emma, Caroline and Sarah Conger mentioned in the article were the daughters of Enos and Ann Strayer Conger. Enos Conger was the uncle of Nancy Jane (Conger) Harvey.As of 1996 the family of Matilda Conger has not been identified.
Alice, Virginia, and John Boswell were the sisters and brother of Dortha Walter's grandfather. Virginia Boswell married Lowell Frank Lang, his mother, Mary (Ireland) Lang was the second wife of Enos Conger
Mahala, Benjamin and Wilson Irelan[d] were siblings of Margaret Jane Ireland who married, Elias Gregory Conger (b. 1808, PA)]
Mary Marshall who later had a sister, Emma Alice Marshall. Mary was known as Jane. They were the daughters of William Fletcher Marshall and Mary Jane Conger. Mary Jane Conger was the daughter of Enos and Ann (Strayer) Conger.
(According to Wilma Boden Barnett - furnished by Joyce Posey)
(Source: Centerville Daily Iowegian Citizen, Progress Anniversary Edition, Wednesday, January 10, 1934 - furnished by Dortha Walters)
DEATH: Nancy Jane Conger Harvey died at the home built by her parents in Seymour, IA.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Nancy J. Harvey, 1838 - 1930
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Wallace McVey HarveyMILITARY: In August 1861 he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joseph, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of service.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society, p 37 - Furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey)RELATIONSHIP-MILITARY: Capt. Elijah Elliot Harvey, brother of Wallace McVey Harvey who married, Nancy Jane Conger, was the leader of the 6th Kansas Cavalry which was made up of men from Bellaire and vicinity (Appanoose Co., Iowa). He was an ordained minister of the Christian Church.
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 46 - furnished by Joyce Posey)OCCUPATION: According to Wilma Barnett he was a Notary
Problem: Was the date of marriage, 23 Feb 1861 as stated in his biography or 27 Feb. 1861 as given elsewhere? Perhaps the license was issued on 23 Feb 1861 and the marriage took place on 27 Feb 1861.
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Christian Church
BIOGRAPHY:
Wallace M. Harvey, farmer, stock dealer and grower; Sec. 2; P.O. Hibbsville, born 1840 in Monroe County, Indiana. His father Robert W. Harvey died 1840; mother, Ruth Elliott, died 1843-44.Wallace lived with his uncle, William Dixon, in Lawrence Co., Indiana.
In 1855, Wallace and brother Elijah E., removed to Appanoose Co., Iowa. Elijah E. removed to Eldorado, Butler Co., Kansas, the pastor of the Christian Church.
Wallace married 23 Feb 1861 to Miss Nancy J. Conger, she was born [12 Feb] 1838 in Monroe Co., Ohio, the daughter of John Conger, from Ohio, an early settler of Caldwell Township, [IA] in 1849.
Wallace enlisted in Capt. Edwards State Militia, Aug 1861. Traveled through Missouri to St. Joe. Disbanding Oct. 1862. Enlisted in the 36th Iowa Inf., Co., I, under Capt. Gedney, as a private. At the battle of Arkansas Mills he was wounded. Discharged in 1865.
In 1875 he purchased a 418 acre farm, valued at $25.00 per acre. He owned another farm of 112 acres, located near Centerville, Iowa.
Children: William E.; Ruth J.; Charles C.; John C.; and Lydia L.
Member of Christian Church. Republican
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878 - , page 531-532 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Wallace M. Harvey, born Monroe Co., Indiana, Nov. 13, 1840, died July 8, 1887, Age 46 yr, 7 m, 25 da., G.A.R.
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5632. Charles Clark Harvey
Charles Clark HarveyPARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Charles C. Harvey, 1871 - 1947
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5633. John Columbus Harvey
John Columbus HarveyPARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger
COMMENT:
An article about the Conger family appeared in "Early Pioneer Stories" in a 1934 "Centerville Iowegian." The information in the article was furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour, Iowa. John Columbus Harvey was probably the author.
[Note: The full text of the article appears in the note of Enos Conger, b. 1 Jan 1814, d. 2 Apr 1903, who was married to Ann Strayer and Mary Ireland, in the Conger genealogy file of researcher, Richard E. Henthorn.]AKA: J.C. Harvey
5635. Daisy Harvey
Daisy HarveyPARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger
RELATIONSHIP: Daisy and Frank Harvey were twins.
CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
Daisy Harvey Caster, Dec. 27, 1879 - Jan. 20, 1916
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5636. Frank Harvey
Frank HarveyPARENTS: Wallace McVey Harvey and Nancy Jane Conger
RELATIONSHIP: Daisy and Frank Harvey were twins.
2628. Lydia Ann Conger
Lydia Ann CongerPARENTS: John B. Conger and Elizabeth Atkinson
RECOLLECTIONS: Lydia Conger Michael quoted her father as saying, "That ALL Congers, good or bad, were KIN." In her letter of 8 Feb 1911 to Charles L. Conger she wrote, "That her mother was a real daughter of the Revolution, as her grandfather Atkinson was a soldier, tho only 16 years old, but her great-grandfather was a Captain." She had a copy of the record taken at Harrisburg, PA.
COMMENT: Robert Guilinger points out that records do not support the statement that her great-grandfather, Cornelius Atkinson, was a Captain. An abstract of the record states that he was a 1ST LT.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Newton C. MichaelMILITARY: Civil War soldier, serving in the 17th Iowa under Capt. J.F. Walden.
RESIDENCES: As of 1870, Genoa, Wayne Co., IA
Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5637. Elizabeth M. Michael
Elizabeth M. MichaelCENSUS: She was age 11/12 at the time of the 1870 census of Genoa, Wayne Co., IA.
2630. William G. Powell
William G. PowellNAME: His middle name might be, Gregory, because his grandmother was a Gregory. There is on proof as of April 2004.
RESEARCHER: Robert Powell of Kansas shared information about the William G. Powell family with Joyce Posey. He is a great-grandson of Willam & Narcissa Powell.
EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO,
Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.MARRIAGE: W.G. Powell and Narcissah [sic] Shadden were married on 22 Mar 1855 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Marriage Record Index 1850-1879, Vol. 1, p. 4 - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: Land Grant issued Dec 1, 1857, Putnam Co., Mo., to William Powell.
Document # 12083. NW quarter of the SE quarter of section 6, township 66, range 17; containing 40 acres, in Putnam Co., Mo..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1860, in Putnam Co., MO, Liberty Twp., 77/66
William Powell, 25, farmer, OH; Narcissus, 28, MO
Mary A., 3, MO; Charles, 1, MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)MILITARY: Civil War veteran
Census: 1870 census of Carroll and Putnam counties, MO have been checked for William Powell. He has not been located.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: According to the 1885 census of Sherman Co., NE they lived on and farmed the land of William's mother, Rebecca (Conger) Powell.
Census: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District #721, 120/125
William Powell, m. 50, farmer, OH 1835, father born OH, mother born PA
(illegible) -Neonis, f. 50, b. MO 1835
Robert Lee, m. 20, b. MO 1865; Alex, m. 18, b. MO 1867
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
MARRIAGE: William G. Powel, age 57, married 10 Feb 1889 to Alice Dunn, age 46;
groom b. Ohio - parents: Charles & Rebecca (Conger) Powell; bride b. New York -
parents: Philander & Abigal (Stiuns) Ballon.; J.R. McMahon, Minister of the
Gospel. [Note: Verbatium extraction. REH]
(Source: Sherman Co., NE, Marriage Records 1873-1899, p. 369 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: 1890 -1891 Sherman Co., Neb., Farmer's Directory: Willam & Charles [his son] recorded.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)EMIGRATION: "William Powell had left Monday morning for Lydia, Oklahoma. Had been in the Litchfield area for 3 months visiting and closing out business interests."
(Source: Litchfield Monitor, Litchfield, NE,dated 8 Oct 1897 - furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1900 Census - Oklahoma, Lincoln Co., Seminole Twp. ED-129 page 19
William Powell, age 66, b. Ohio, farmer
Alice E., wife, age 46, b. NY
Estella, dau, age 13, b. Neb. [she was probably a step-daughter of
William]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)DEATH: William Powell died 20 Dec 1901 [birth date on headstone; 25 April 1834] [? 1933] at Lydia, Lincoln Co., Oklahoma.
DEATH:
W.G. POWELL, one of the best known residents of Seminole township, [Lincoln Co., OK] was killed in a run-away accident Last Friday. [20 Dec 1901]Mr. Powell and his wife and a neighbor were driving home from Chandler. As they were descending a long hill the team began to run. Mr. Powell, in attempting to put on the brakes was thrown out of the wagon aginst a tree, killing him instantly. As soon as they got the team stopped Mrs. Powell and the neighbor went back to the spot and found Mr. Powell dead.
Mr. Powell was known to almost everyone in the county. He was a man of great originality and his appearance was as characteristic as his mind. Tall, spare, with keen eyes and jovial in manner, he attracted attention everywhere. He was one of the kindest natures we have ever known and he was universally loved and esteemed. He had been in poor health for a long time and was preparing to go to California for the winter.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Chandler, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished by Joyce Posey)DEATH:
WILLIAM POWELL, a noted citizen of Seminole Township [Lincoln, Co., OK] fell from a wagon while returning from Chandler, last Friday evening, [20 Dec 1901] and was instantly killed. The deceased was about seventy years old; he was a regular frontiersman in this county long before it's opening to settlement. "Uncle Billy" leaves a wife, an adopted daughter, and some grown up children to mourn their loss. He intended to emigrate to California, next month.
[Note: There is no cited evidence that he lived in in Seminole County, OK. To the contrary, the 1900 census shows him living in Seminole Twp., Lincoln Co., OK. REH]
(Source: Stroud, Oklahoma newspaper, date cut away - furnished to Joyce Posey by Bob Powell, g-g-grandson.)CEMETERY: Bethel Grove Cemetery, located north of Lydia at an old church site. [5 miles east, 1/2 mile north of Sparks.] The cemetery is overgrown and used as pasture for cows. Neither town mentioned exsists, today.
Narcissus ShaddenAKA: Narcie; Narcissa Shadden
RESEARCHER: Walt Shadden of California shared some Shadden information with Joyce Posey.
EMIGRATION: Her mother had moved the family to Putnam Co., MO by the time of the 1850 census. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)
MARRIAGE-DIVORCE: She was first married to John Stout, on 16 Jan 1851 in Putnam Co., MO. The marriage ended in divorce.
DEATH: Mrs. William Powell, died 11 Mar 1888 at Sherman Co., Neb., daughter of Joe Shadden. [sic, Joe Shadden was her brother, her father was James.]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO Obituary Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)OBITUARY: Narcissus Powell, d. March 11, 1888, of Typhoid Fever. Buried; Litchfield Cemetery. [Litchfield, Sherman Co., Neb.]
(Source: Litchfield Monitor, dated 15 Mrach 1888. Re: Newspaper microfilm at The Nebraska State Historical Society, [Lincoln, NE] - furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: Buried in Lot 410, Plot 2, Litchfield Cemetery, Litchfield, NE
5643. Robert Lee Powell
Robert Lee PowellCENSUS: Appears as, Rob Lee Powell, age 16 in the 1880 census of Putnam Co., MO. Calculated birth year would be Abt. 1864, which doesn't agree with his obituary data.
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Powell
Robert Lee Powell, was born in Carroll County, Missouri, on May 4, 1868 and departed this life at the Frank Linden home on April 13, 1929, being at the time of his death, 60 years, 11 months, and 9 days old.Mr. Powell came to this community 49 years ago and spent most of the time in and around Litchfield. He was one of the first to come to Litchfield before the town was incorporated.
Mr. Powell has made his home with the Frank Linden family for the past two years.
He leaves to mourn his sad departure, two brothers, Charles Powell of Mason City, Custer Co., Neb. and Alex Powell of Cox City, Okla., besides his nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Mr. Powell has been in ill health for the past three weeks, until the Angel of Mercy called him to his reward.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday, conducted by the Rev. J. Willis Kratzer. Interment was made in Litchfield Cemetery.
(Source: Appeared in the Unionville Republican, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, 1 May 1929; reprinted from a newpaper of Litchfield, Nebraska - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Alice E. BallonSPOUSE: Alice (Ballon) Dunn was the 2nd wife of William Powell.
Problem: Was her maiden name, Ballon? Was she first married to a Mr. Dunn? See her marriage record to William Powell.
SPOUSE: Alice E. Powell m/3 to James E. Prather, 21 July 1904.
2632. Isaac Powell
Isaac PowellMARRIAGE: Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell were married on 29 May 1859 in Putnam Co., MO. at the home of Charles Powell.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, Page 117 - furnished by Joyce Posey)MARRIAGE:
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; Marriages, Vol. 1, pg 117
This is to certify that I, William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Putnam, joined in marriage, Isaac Powell and Martha Folwell at the home of Charles Powell in the county aforesaid on the 29th day of May 1859, this the 15th day of June 1859.
(signed) William Boggs
Justice of Peace
Filed for record - June 16, 1859, D. N. Thatcher, recorder
(Source: LDS: Fairborn, Ohio Branch; 10 Jun 1982; SL M 515632 - 0955; Serial Sheet F#431521 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
MILITARY: 1890 Civil War Census Index, Putnam Co., MO, Dwl. #143/Family #143
Isaac Powell, Pvt. Company C, Missouri 42nd Regiment (Infantry)
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Public Library, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)
LAND:
State of Missouri, County of Putnam
Record: Deed, Vol. 2, page 187
Know all men by these presents that we, John Ryals Jr. and Mirian Ryals, the wife of the said John Ryals of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri have this day for and in consideration of the sum - sixty dollars to the said John Ryals in hand paid by Isaac Powell of the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Isaac Powel the following described tract or parcel of land situated in the county of Putnam in the state of Missouri that is to say the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section No. thirty three in Township No. sixty seven in Range No. Seventeen containing fourty acres more or less. To have and to hold these premisus hereby conveyed with all the rights privelages and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Isaac Powell, his heirs and asigns forever. __ the said John Ryals Jr. hereby conveying to and with the said Isaac Powell his heirs and assigns for myself my heirs executors and administrators to warrant and defend the title to the premises hereby conveyed of every person whatsoever. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this 16 day of January 1863.
/s John Ryals Jr
/s Miriam Ryals
[Note: Sarah Powell, sister of Isaac Powell was married to John Ryals. Perhaps John Ryals Jr. and Miriam were his parents. REH]
(Source: Missouri State Archives; P.O. Box 778; Jefferson City, MO 65102 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Census: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 281/281, p. 19, 27 Jun 1870
Isaac Powell, 32, m. farmer, 500/350, OH; Martha, 26, f. OH
Ellen, 11, f. MO; Jacksin, 9, m. MO; Amanda, 7, f. MO; Charles, 5, m. MO
Oscar, 2, m. MO
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., Family 183, p. 140
Isaac Powell, 41, farmer, OH OH OH; Martha, 35, OH OH OH
Ellen, 20, MO OH OH; Jackson, 18, MO OH OH; Mandy, 16, MO OH OH
Charles, 14, MO OH OH; Oscar, 12, MO OH OH; John, 10, MO OH OH
Mary J., 8, MO OH OH; William, 6, MO OH OH; Emaline, 3, MO OH OH;
Evaline, 3, MO OH OH; Jesse E. m. 6/12 b. Nov. MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1900, in Putnam Co., MO, Lincoln Twp., #40
Isaac Powell, b. 1838, 61, m. 41 yrs, OH OH OH(PA);
Martha, b. 1844, 55, 14 children, 11 living, OH OH OH
William, b. 1874, 25, MO OH OH; Edward, b. 1879, 20, MO OH OH
Ora, b. 1882, 17, MO OH OH; Ira, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
Ida, b. 1885, 15, MO OH OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
OBITUARY: Another Old Soldier Gone
Isaac Powell, one of Putnam's oldest settlers, died at his home near Howland, [MO] on July 19, 1908, after an acute illness of only two weeks, although he had been failing for a year or more.Mr. Powell was born in Monroe county, Ohio June 17, 1838, and was therefore 70 years, 1 month, and 2 days old at the time of his death. When but a child he came with his parents to Iowa and when about 18 came to Missouri which has since been his home.
He was married to Miss Martha Folwell in 1859 and to this union was born fourteen children, eleven of whom are still living, viz: Mrs. Ellen Jewell of Olney, Colorado; Jackson Powell and Mrs. Amanda Morgan, Mendota, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Hedge[s], Howland, Mo.; Oscar, William, Edward, Ora, Ira, Emma and Ida Powell who are still at home.
He was united with the Christian church 35 years ago and was an active worker and a true Christian till death.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder H.L. McKinley at the home and the remains were laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
He was a soldier of Company C, 42[nd] Regiment of Missouri Infantry, and served his country with becoming bravery.
He was an honest, hard working, sincere man, a good citizen in every way. His death will be universally regretted.
The only relatives in Putnam county, [MO] besides his immediate family, is a sister, Mrs. Howard.
The family desire that we extend their thanks and appreciation for the kindness of neighbors and friends, shown during the illness of their father.
(Source: Unionville Republican, 29 Jul 1908, Unionville, Missouri - furnished
PROBATE: Will filed 7 Jun 1906, Vol. B, page 327. Probated 20 Jul 1908, Putnam Co., MOI, Isaac Powell, of Howland Post Office, Putnam County, Missouri, being of sound mind, and sixty eight years of age, do make publick (sic) and declare this bo be my last will and testament to wit:
First: I will that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
Second: I give, devise and bequeath unto my sons: Jackson Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell and Ira Powell, and to my daughters: Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve HEdge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell the sum of one dollar each for each of said sons and daughters.
Third: I give, devise and bequeath unto my grandson, Glen McClure, the only surviving child and heir of Mary J. McClure, my deceased daughter, the sum of one dollar, to be in full of his share of my estate, he not to participate in the final distribution of my estate after the death of my wife, Martha Powell, should she survive me.
Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Martha Powell, the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of section twenty one (21), township sixty six (66), range eighteen (18) in Putnam County, Missouri to be hers absolutely in fee simple with full power to convey same.
Fifth: I give, devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Martha Powell, all of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed to be hers during her natural life, she to have the full and control of same as long as she may live, and at her death the real estate and so much of the personal property as shall remain to be divided equally among my children, Jackson Powell, Oscar Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell, Ora Powell, Ira Powell, Ellen Jewell, Amanda Morgan, Eve Hedge, Emma Powell, and Ida Powell in equal shares, provided however that should any of said children die prior to the death of myself and wife, the share of said child or children shall go to the children of said deceased if there are any, and if not, to revert to their brothers and sisters above mentioned.
Sixth: I hereby appoint my beloved wife, Martha Powell executor of my will and estate and request that she be not required to give bond.
Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of June A.D. 1906.
/s Isaac PowellWe the undersigned witnesses hereby attest and witness the testate and in his presence and in the presence of each other the testor have signed same in our presence.
Witness our hands this June 17th 1906
/s L.S.K., McCutchen
/s B.L. RobinsonPROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MISSOURI, PUTNAM COUNTY, In Probate Court
Be it remembered, that on this the 30th day of July A.D. 1908, before me Loenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court, held in and for the county and state aforesaid, personally appeared L.S.K McCutchen and B.L. Robinson, who are subscribing witness to the annexed will of Isaac Powell, deceased and being by me first duly sworn, depose, and say that the said Isaac Powell, the testor, subscribed the same in the presence and published and declared said will or instrument of writing to be his last will and testament and that at the time of signing the same, he the said testator was of sound and disposing mind, and more than twenty one years of age, and that said deponents attest said will as witnesses thereto, by subscribing their names to the same in the presence of the testator and of each other, at the request of the testator.
s/ L.S.K. McCutchen
s/ B.L. Robinson
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 30th day of July A.D. 1908.
/s Leonzo Jones
Judge of ProbateSTATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF PUTNAM, In Probate Court
I, Lorenzo Jones, Judge of the Probate Court of Putnam County, State of Missouri having examined the forgoing instrument, purporting to be the last will and testament of Isaac Powell, deceased, and signed by the said Isaac Powell and having heard the testimony of L.S.K. McCutchin and B.L. Robison, subscribing witnesses thereto, in relation to the executor of the same, do declare and adjudge said instrument to be the last will and testament of the said Isaac Powell, deceased, late of Putnam County, Missouri and the same is hereby admitted to Probate.In testimony whereof, I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court of office in Unionville this 20th day of July 1908.
/s Lorenzo Jones
Judge of Probate
(Source: Missouri State Archives, P.O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102 - copy in the possession of Joyce Posey)BURIAL: Powell, Isaac; b. Monroe Co., OH, 17 Jun 1838; d. 18 Jul 1908; C.W. 42nd Reg Mo. Inf; Parents: Charles Powell, b. Ohio; Rebecca (Conger) b. PA; m. Martha Folwell, b. Uniontown, KY, 20 Aug 1844; d. 20 Mar 1927.
(Source: "Pioneers," People born before 1850, buried at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Martha FolwellProblem: Birth place of Uniontown, KY and Palmerstown, KY have been reported. Norma Jeffery listed, Palmerstown, KY. 1870, 1880, 1900 census records all list Ohio as the place of birth.
OBITUARY:
Martha Folwell was born August 20, 1844 at Uniontown, Kentucky and passed away at her home Sunday evening, March 20, 1927, being at the time of her death, 82 years and 7 months old.She was united in marriage to Isaac Powell, May 29, 1859. He preceded her in death, July 19, 1906. To this union were born fourteen children.
Those whom she leaves to mourn her death are her children: Ellen Jewell of Olney Sprints, Colo.; Jackson Powell and Amanda Morgan of Mendota, Missouri; Eva Hedges of Howland, Missouri; Ida Davis of Lamar, Missouri; Ira Powell of Unionville, Missouri; Oscar, Ed and Ora at home; and 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Six children who await her in her Heavenly home are: Charles, John, Martha McClure, William and Emma White.
She united with the Christian Church while yet a young woman and lived a beloved and consentrated life. She was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services were preached on Wednesday, March 23, [1927], by Rev. H.L. McKinley and her body was laid to rest in Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, 23 Mar 1927 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)PROBATE: Estate Records - '2431
Martha Powell, Filed 8 Apr 1927, #2616; died on 20 Mar 1927; son Jackson Powell, son Oscar Powell, son Edward Powell, son Ora Powell, son Ira Powell, dau. Amanda Morgan and dau. Eva Hedges all of Putnam Co., Missouri; dau. Ellen Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo.; and dau. Ida Davis of Barton Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5644. Ellen Powell
Ellen PowellProblem: A birth date of, 4 Jun 1860, has been listed for Ellen Powell. This disagrees with the calculated birth date of Abt. 1871 based on the age of 28 found in her marriage record, which is probably in error. According the 1880 census she was 11 years of age, which would calculate to a birth date of Abt. 1859.
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Olney Springs, CO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Olney Springs, CO
James JewellMARRIAGE: James Jewell, 32, and Ellen Powell, 28, were married on 10 Mar 1899 in Putnam Co., MO.
[Note: The year of marriage was probably, 1888/1889, based on the fact that Ellen was born in 1860 and listed as 28 on the marriage record.]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 2, p. 93 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5647. Charles Powell
Charles PowellCEMETERY: d. 17 Jun 1892, age 26 yr, 7 m, 1 da, Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO. [Calculated birth date: 16 Nov 1865. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5648. Oscar Powell
Oscar PowellCOMMENT: Never married
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO at home living with his mother.OBITUARY:
Oscar Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born March 17, 1868 in Putnam Co., Missouri, and departed this life at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drury, where he had made his home for a term of years, on Sept. 3, 1935, at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 17 days. He was unmarried, having lived a single man, one of a family of 14 children. His parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death.He is mourned in death by 4 sisters and 4 brothers, namely: Mrs. Ellen Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo., Mrs. Eva Hedges of Kansas City, Mo., Edward of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. James Morgan and Jackson of Mendota, Mo., Mrs. Ida Davis, Ora and Ira all of Unionville, Mo., and many other relatives and a community of friends.
He lived his entire life in Putnam county, [MO]. Oscar was of a sunny, kind disposition and dearly loved by his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. His sudden death brought a deep sorrow to his brothers and sisters. His liberality and helpful disposition was felt in many ways. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or to make any sacrifice for his loved ones or friends.
Funeral services were held at the home of his brother, Ira Powell, Thursday, Sept. 5, at one-thirty, conducted by Rev. J.D. Noland and attended by a large congregation of life long friends.
(Source: Unionvillle Republican, Unionville, MO 11 Sep 1935 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
CEMETERY: Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5649. John Powell
John PowellOBITUARY: A Sudden Death
John Powell, a young man about ? years of age, died suddenly at the ? of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Powell, five miles northeast of Unionville, [MO], Friday.He had for some time ? trouble with weak lungs, ? about three weeks ago had been ? on a farm up in Iowa. He ? town Thursday and seemed to be as well as usual. Friday noon ? ? hearty dinner and shortly after ? went out into the yard where ? ? was washing, when he ? taken with a severe hemmorh? lungs and died in his mother's ? ?fore he could be removed to the ?.
The blow, so terrible and unex? has fallen upon the family with ? ? force and their many friends ? acquaintances extend heartfelt ?
The funeral services were cond? at the house Saturday afternoon ? Elder E.J. McKinley and the rem? were laid to rest in the Unionville ?etery.
The deceased was one ? family of children, two of whom ? and a girl, had preceded him ? great beyond.
[Note: The right side of the obituary clipping was badly tattered.]
(Source: Unionville Republican, Aug. 10, 1898, Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri - furnished by Joyce Posey)CEMETERY: d. 5 Aug 1898, age 28 yr, 18 da, buried in Section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO [Calculated birth date, 18 Jul 1870. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5651. William Powell
William PowellRESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
OBITUARY:
William Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born Feb. 2, 1874, and departed this life Feb. 26, 1924, being 50 years annd 24 days old.He united with the Christian church at the age of 20 years. He leaves to mourn his death, his aged mother and four sisters, Mrs. James Jewell of Olney Springs, Colo.; Mrs. James Morgan of Mendota, Mo.; Mrs. Geo. Hedge[s] of Howland, MO. and Mrs. H.T. Davis of Watrous, N. Mex., and five brothers, Jackson of Mendota; Ira of Unionville and Oscar, Edward and Ora at home, all of whom were present.
He numbered his friends by his acquaintances.
Funeral services were held at the home by Elder H.L. McKinley and the remains were laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 5 Mar 1924 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
CEMETERY: Buried in section 3 of Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5653. Emaline Powell
Emaline PowellRELATIONSHIP: Evalene and Emaline Powell were twins.
AKA: Emma
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
OBITUARY: Former Putnam Woman Dies in Texas
The funeral of Mrs. F.F. White, who died at her home at Greenbrier Farm near Tyler, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 3, 1912, at 12:00 was held Monday afternoon, Aug. 5, at 3:00. Interment at Pleasant Retreat Cemetery.Mrs. White, who with her husband has lived on their farm at Greenbrier for something over a years, suffered a stroke of paralysis about 10 days ago, which resulted in her death Saturday. Her mother and sister arrived last night from Unionville, Mo., to attend the funeral.
Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Loan of the First Presbyterian Church. Pall bearers wer, W.L. Bostick, Geo. Jones, Tom Berry, Jim Myart and Joe Nethery.
Emma Powell White, a daughter of Mrs. Isaac Powell, was born in Putnam Co., Mo., Oct. 27, 1876. She grew to womanhood there but in the course of time drifted to Texas, where she was married to Mr. F.F. White. She leaves besides her husband, a mother, 4 sisters and 6 brothers to mourn her untimely death.
(Source: From the Courier - Times, Tyler, Texas, reprinted in the Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 25 Aug 1912 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5654. Edward Jesse Powell
Edward Jesse PowellAKA: Edward; Ed
NEVER_MARRIED: He never married.
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO, living with his mother
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Springfield, MO
OBITUARY: Edward Jesse Powell
Edward Jesse Powell, son of Isaac and Martha Powell, was born November 16, 1879 and departed this life July 13, 1958, at the Monroe Hospital where he had spent the last seven weeks. He had been ill for the last six or eight months.Ed had never married and was one of fourteen children, all of whom had passed on with hsi father and mother, except one sister, Mrs. Evalence Hedges of Rome, Ga.; Ira Powell and Ida Davis of Unionville, Mo.; and one sister-in-law, Charlotte Powell of Roundup, Montana. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends are left to mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at Comstock Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 15, [1958], at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Ronald Henwood. Interment was in the Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 30 Jul 1958 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5656. Ira Powell
Ira PowellRELATIONSHIP: Ira and Ida Powell were twins.
MARRIAGE: Ira Powell, 26, and Eva L. Baggs, 23 were married on 27 Dec 1911 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 5, p. 323 or 523 - furnished by Joyce Posey)RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Unionville, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Unionville, MOCHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Christian Church
NO_ISSUE: The obituary of Ira Powell seems to imply that there was no issue of his union with Eva Boggs.
OBITUARY: Ira (Capp) Powell
Ira (Capp) Powell was born April 25, 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Powell in Putnam county, Missouri. He departed from life January 25, 1972 at the age of 86 years and 9 months.Ira attended school at Stringtown and later was united in marriage to Eva Baggs (sic, Boggs) on Dec. 27, 1911.
Ira was a willing worker and a good neighbor. He spent his entire life farming in Putnam county, [MO] and in 1951 he retired in Unionville, [MO].
Ira was a member of the Christian Church. He was a devoted and faithful servant to his Lord.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; his parents, six sisters and seven brothers. He leaves to mourn, several nieces and nephes, and a host of friends.
Services were held Thursday, January 27, 1972, at 1:30 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, Unionville, [MO]. The officiating minister was Donald Bruner of the Christian Church. Burial was in the Unionville Cemetery, [Unionville, MO]. Pallbearers: Orval Bowman, Jeri McKinley, Clan McKinley, Glen Webber, Millard Bowman and W.W. King.
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 2 Feb 1972 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips, Unionville, MO - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Eva Leta BaggsAKA: Eva L. Boggs, by Norma Jeffrey of Roundup, MT
QUESTION: Was the surname, Baggs or Boggs?
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the Unionville, MO Christian Church.
OBITUARY: Eva L. Powell
Eva Leta Powell was born 1 Jul 1888 to Jacob F. and Nancy S. Baggs in Putnam county, Missouri. She passed from life June 28, 1970 at Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 81 years.Eva attended school in the Putnam county country schools. Later she was united in marriage to Ira Powell December 29, 1911 in Putnam county.
Mrs. Powell and her husband farmed near Unionville, [MO] all of their married life and in 1951 they moved and made their residency in Unionville.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include the husband, Ira; one brother, Myrl Baggs of Unionville; one sister-in-law, Ida Davids (sic); and a host of friends.
Eva was a member of the Unionville Christian Church, being baptized in August 1952.
Services were held Tuesday June 30, 1970 at the Comstock Funeral Home in Unionville at 2:00 p.m. The officiating minister was Donald Bruner of the Unionville Christian Church. Burial was in the Unionville Cemetery [Unionville, MO].
(Source: Unionville Republican, Unionville, MO, 1 Jul 1970 - researcher, Sarah Lemen Phillips - furnished by Joyce Posey)
COMMENT: The marriage date of 29 Dec 1911 as shown in the obituary disagrees with the date of 27 Dec 1911 listed in their marriage record.DEATH-CONFLICT: The SSDI lists the date of death as, 15 Jun 1970.
SSN:
Individual: Powell, Eva
Social Security #: 498-54-2754
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Jul 1, 1888
Death date: Jun 15, 1970
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63565
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Unionville, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 L-Z, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.112.7.66836.125]
5657. Ida Powell
Ida PowellRELATIONSHIP: Ira and Ida Powell were twins.
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1908, Unionville, Putnam Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1924, Watrous, NM
RESIDENCES: As of Mar 1927, Mrs. Ida Davis of Lamar, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1927, Mrs. Ida Davis of Barton Co., MO
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1945, Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, MO
RESIDENCES: As of Sep 1956, Mrs. Ida Davis of Unionville, MO
DEATH-CONFLICT: The SSDI lists the date of death as, 15 Dec 1970SSN:
Individual: Davis, Ida
Social Security #: 498-54-2883
Issued in: Missouri
Birth date: Apr 25, 1885
Death date: Dec 15, 1970
ZIP Code of last known residence: 63565
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Unionville, Missouri
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-K, Ed. 7, Social Security Death
Index: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 11, 2000, Internal Ref. #1.111.7.64507.194]
William A. RichardsonMARRIAGE: Wm. A. Richardson, 42, and Ida Powell, 27, were married on 12 May 1912 in Putnam Co., MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 5, p. 552 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Harlen T. DavisSPOUSE: Harlen T. Davis was the 2nd spouse of Ida Powell.
2633. Sarah Jane Powell
Sarah PowellAKA: Sally; Sallie
BURIAL: At the Putnam Co., Missouri Library there is a book, "Pioneers," which lists those born before 1850 who are buried in the cemeteries of the county. Neither Charles Powell, nor his daughter Sallie (Powell) Ryals, are listed in this record. No record of death or newspaper obituary was found. (Furnished by Joyce Posey)DEATH-COMMENT: Sarah (Powell) Ryals died after the birth of her daughter, Rebecca, 8 Jun 1865, and before the death of her father, Charles on 2 Sep 1874. Her children were living with the grandparents at the time of the 1870 census.
John RyalsProblem: Was he born in TN, or AL? His children appear in the 1880 census of Putnam Co., MO with the birthplace of the father listed as AL.
AKA: The surname has been found spelled, Riles, Ryles and Ryals.
MARRIAGE: 15 Sep 1863 in Putnam Co., MO
(Source: Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, 1855-1885 - furnished by Joyce Posey)PROBATE: John Ryals, dec'd, Estate filed, 26 Mar 1885, #705, page 96. Listed among the heirs: Mary Ryals and Samuel Ryals of Putnam, Co., MO; Rebecca Ryals of Nebraska.
[Note: Mary was probably his daughter, Maryum/Miriam. REH]
(Source: Joyce Posey)
5658. Daniel Ryals
Daniel RyalsCOMMENT: Daniel Ryals was an invalid.
CENSUS: 1870, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., 224/224, 23 June 1870
Charles Powell, 56, m. farmer, 1800/1000, OH
Rebecca, 59, f. keeps house, PA
Samuel, 18, m. IA
Elizabeth Veatch, 26, f. keeps house, b. OH
Wesley D., 2, m. IA
Daniel Ryals, 8, m. MO, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 3, f. IA granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)
PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, page 530A #186
Rebecca Powell
William, son; Nucie, daughter-in-law; Charles, grandson;
Robert Lee, grandson; Alexander, grandson
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson; Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: Warranty Deed, dated 30 Oct 1882
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of Putnam Co., MO., to William Powell, in the consideration of $300.00. THE SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 15 in Township 66, of Range 19 containing 40 acres more or less. This deed is further made for the consideration and understanding between the parties hereto, that after the death of the grantor herein, the said grantee shall and agrees to care for support and maintain one Daniel Ryals a minor and cripple so long as he shall live. It is further the intention of the grantor herein that at my death no part of the consideration or this conveyance shall be chargeable to the said Wm. G. Powell out of my estate but that he shall share equally with the rest in my estate left at my death.Signed sealed and delivered Signed
H.D. Marshall Notary Public Rebecca Powell
T.E. Marshall x her mark
Filed 30 Oct 1892 - 10:45 AM - Peter Greggers - recorder
[Note: Daniel Ryals was the grandson of Rebecca Powell. Sarah (Powell) Ryals, the mother of Daniel had died. William G. Powell was the son of Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 22, page 553 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
CENSUS: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield, page 15, #119-124
Rebecca Powell
Daniel Ryals, 23, grandson
[Note: This census extraction is incomplete.]
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)
CEMETERY: Litchfield Cemetery Records, Lot 410
[Note: Items followed by (*) may not be correct. REH]
Daniel Ryals, d. Jan 1886, single, b. 1857(*), 27yrs old(*), invalid, b. MO,
Father: John Ryals, b. Tenn., Mother: Sally Powell, b. Iowa(*), Nearest
Relative: Rebecca Powell.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
5659. Maryum Ryals
Maryum RyalsAKA: Miriam in 1876 estate record; Mary
PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5660. Samuel Ryals
Samuel RyalsPROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs
of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)
2634. Alexander Powell
Alexander PowellAKA: Maxine Crowell Leonard said his name was, Darby Alexander Powell; Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 389, (Darby) Alexander Powell, CFA II, p. 398.
RELATIONSHIP: Alexander and (Mary) Susan Powell were the great-grandparents of Joyce E. Posey, who submitted the articles on Abner Powell and Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell to "Monroe County Ohio Families."
Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., Iowa, Franklin Twp.
Howard Solomon, Sr; Mary E. (Conger) Early
Alexander PowellMARRIAGE: 31 Oct 1861
State of Missouri; County of Putnam; This is to certify that I,
William Boggs, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, joined in marriage Alexander Powell and Susan Reed on the 31st day of October 1861 at the house of Charles Powell in Putnam County and state foresaid. Given under my hand this 25th day of January 1862.
s/William Boggs, Justice of the Peace
Filed in my office for record: January 18, 1862
Wm. A. Sheldon, Recorder
(Source: LDS Record: 10 Jun 1982; SL M515632 -0955; Serial Sheet F# 431521; also found in Putnam Co., MO Marriage Records, Vol. 1, p. 243 - furnished by Joyce Posey)OCCUPATION: Veterinarian, blacksmith and farmer
MILITARY: Alexander Powell, resident of Shawneetown, Missouri enlisted on Aug. 19, 1863 at Davenport, Iowa, with Company H, 8th Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Cavalry as a Wagoner. Honorably discharged 14 Aug 1865 at Macon, Georgia. Mustering out at Clinton, Iowa 26 June 1865.
(Source: Adjutant General Report, Roster of Iowa Soldiers, Vol. 6, pg. 1606 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)CHILDREN: According to Joyce E. Posey they had 8 children, 2 passing away while young.
LAND: Oct 1865
Land Deed : Wayne Co., Iowa, book 9, page 116, #6037, Alexander Powell,
Grantee, October 2, 1865, Section 8, Township 69, Range 20. [In my possession]
Found with this deed was Alexander Powell's Civil War Discharge.
To all whom it may concern,
Know ye that Alexander Powell a teamster of Capt. William T. Ogles Company, Eigth Regiment of Iowa Cavalry Volunteers who was enrolled on the nineteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty three to serve three years or demise of war; is here by discharged from the service of the United States this thirteenth day of August 1865 at Macon Georgia, by reason of Gen. Order No. -94 War Dept AGO 1865. No objections to his being re-inlisted is known to exist. Said Alexander Powell was born in Washington[sic] in the State of Ohio, is twenty two years of age, 6 feet 5 inches high, fair complexion blue eyes, light hair and by occupation when enrolled a farmer.
Given at Macon Ga., this thirteenth day of August 1865; [signed] H.G. Busser, Col, 8th Iowa Cavalry, Commanding the Regt. [ signed ] W.T. Ogle, Capt., C 26, 8th Iowa Cavalry Commanding Officer.
Recorded October 16, 1865, A. R. Meredith, Recorder, Wayne Co., Iowa.
Note : Written across the center of the document; L.L. Culbertson 1st Lt. U S Infty Company Teamsters U S Cavalry Forces Ga..
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
RESIDENCES: Ohio; Appanoose County, IA until 1885, Mills County, Iowa after 1885; Putnam Co., MO; Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO. He farmed at Fleming, Logan Co., CO before moving to Haxtun, CO (Logan and Phillips counties share a border).PENSION:
According to a pension petition, dated 11 Jun 1886, Alexander Powell was wounded at Kingston, Georgia during a Cavalry charge on or about 15 Aug 1864. He received injury to his back and a broken leg. The leg was set by fellow soldiers as there was no doctor available.A document from the War Department states that he was in a hospital in Nashville, Tennesse in August 1864 with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
In an affidavit dated 3 Dec 1886, Alexander Powell had to list all the places of residence since his discharge from the service: Wayne County, Iowa 1865-1867; Putnam County, Missouri 1867-1872; Appanoose County, Iowa 1872-1877; Mills County, Iowa 1877 to present (1886).
A Declaration for Pension, dated 4 Jun 1920, states that his residence was Mills County, Iowa until 1907 when he moved to Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado. He is described as 6 ft, 6 inches, light complexion, blue eyes and black hair.
(Source: National Archives Pension Records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)
RECOLLECTIONS: Family stories were told that Alex Powell had the index finger of his left hand shot off during the war. Years later, a headstone he was helping to move fell on him, crushing his leg which had to be amputated.Some family members recalled the twenty-one day trip to Colorado by wagon train.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)CENSUS: 1880 Census - Mills Co., Iowa; Plattville Township page 274-A
Alexander Powell, age 37, b. Ohio, Ohio, Pa.
Susan, wife, age 35, b. Ill, Ky., Ky.
Charles, son age 12, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Mary, dau, age 10, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Minnie, dau, age 8, b. Iowa, Oh., Ill.
Harriet, dau, age 5, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
Otha [sic Oath], son, age 3, b. Iowa, Oh, Ill.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
CENSUS: 1885 census, Plattsville Township, Mills Co., Iowa. Page 308 30/30
James Reed, age 28, b, Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Elizabeth, wife, age 25, b. Tx
Effy, dau, age 2, b. Mills Co.
Ada, dau, age 0. b. Mills Co.George W. Reed, age 38, b. Ill [brother of Susan (Reed) Powell]
Annie, wife, age 20, b. Iowa
Eva, dau, age 3, b. Mills Co.
Annie O., dau, age 0, b. Harrison Co., IowaAlexander Powell, age 41, b. Ohio
Susan, wife, age 40, b. Ill [Susan (Reed) Powell]
Charles, son, age 16, b.Iowa
Mary, dau, age 14, b. Iowa
Katie, dau, age 10, b. Iowa [Harriet Kate]
Otto, son age 8, b. Iowa [Oath b. about 1877]
Jackson, nephew, age 23, b. Mo [s/o Isaac & Martha Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey]
CENSUS: 1900, in Mills Co., IA, Plattsville Twp., Dwelling 310, Family 312,
page 149A
Alexander Powell, w, m, age 57, b. Feb 1843, Ohio, father g. Ohio,
mother b. PA;
Mary, wife, w, f, age 55, b. Dec 1844, Illinois, father b. Kentucky, mother
b. Indiana;
Isaac, son, w, m, age 15, b. Feb. 1885, Iowa, father, b. OH, mother, b.
IL;
Clarence Foden, w, m, grandson, b. June 1894, Iowa; father, b. unknown,
mother, b. Iowa
(Census information furnished by Joyce Posey)COMMENT: Joyce Posey has in her possession the only known photograph taken of Alexander Powell. It was taken at Haxtun, Colorado during the Memorial Day Celebration in 1910. Alex and other Civil War Veterans were standing in front of the Farmer's State Bank, located on the west side of south Main Street. The building burned down in 1912.
(Verified by Viola Colqlazier, Historian, Holyoke, CO - furnished by Joyce Posey)LAND: Homestead information - [source] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records. http://www.glorecords.blm.gov./search
COLORADO
Alexander Powell - Cash Sale - Logan Co., Colorado - NW sec. 12, Twp. 7N, Range
50W. Issue date: 16 June 1910 - 160 acres.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
EMIGRATION: By 1913 they moved by wagon train to Logan County, COLAND: IN 1913 they homesteaded land in Fleming, Logan County, CO.
CENSUS: 1920 Census, Haxtun Town, Phillips Co., Colorado, Precinct 4, date 14
May 1920, Dwl # 251 / Fam # 254
Powell, Alexander, age 77, b. Ohio. Occupation: Retired; f-b. Ohio; m-b.
Penn
____ Reed, wife, age 75, b. Ill; f-b. Ill [Ky] m-b. Ill [Ky]
Charles, son age 52, b. Iowa, f-b.Oh; m-b. Ill; Occupation: Common Laborer
[Note: ___ = Susan [Reed] Powell]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
DEATH: Alexander Powell died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA while visiting his daughter, Mary Richardson. The death certificate states that his mother was Becky Conger and the information was supplied by his children.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
OBITUARY:
Alexander Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7 da, Old time resident and veterinarian of western Mills County, [IA], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Richardson, in Pacific Junction, 27 Jan [1922]. He was a resident of Haxtun, Colo., where services and burial were held. He served 4 years with the Union Army in the Civil War. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters.
(Source: Mills County Tribune, Glenwood, Iowa, Thurs. Feb. 2, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)OBITUARY:
Alexander "Doc" Powell, 77 yr, 11 m, 7d, Died 27 Jan 1922 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. Richardson. He was an early horse doctor in Mills County, [IA]. His home in late years was in Haxtun, Colo. He was here on a visit. He served 4 years with the Union Army, being discharged in 1865. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters. Body was taken to Haxtun, [CO] for services and burial.
(Source: The Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Wed., Feb. 1, 1922 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
CEMETERY: Buried at the Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, CO. Block 3, lot 76, plot 1, with a red sandstone headstone. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church where he and Susan were members. Six Civil War veterans acted as pall bearers. Three volleys were fired and taps sounded for the death of another who risked his life for his country.
(Source: obituary and cemetery records - Furnished by Joyce Posey)
Susan ReedAKA: Susan; Mrs. A. Powell; Susan Powell; Grandma Powell; always listed as Susan in the census records, except for 1900. Listed as Mary Susan Reed, probably on the 1900 census.
RESIDENCES: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado
Census: 1850, in Edgar Co., IL, 19th District, Page 152, line #36
George Reed, 37, farmer, KY; Harriet, 30, housekeeping, KY
Thomas, 10, IL; Ann, 7, IL, Susan, 5, IL; George, 3, IL
[Note: Another son, John, was born after the 1850 census.]
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)EMIGRATION: The George Reed family migrated from Illinois and settled in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa. George Reed died during the trip to Iowa. A family story is that there was an explosion on the riverboat they were traveling on and that George was among those killed. No proof of this account has been found.
(Written by Joyce Posey)Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Franklin Twp.
Harriet Reed, 40, housekeeping, b. KY
Thomas; Ann; Susan; George; John
[Note: Harriet Reed's residence was the next one visited by the census taker after he completed the G.W. (George Washington) Conger family, dwelling 425, family 394. Susan Reed, listed in the census, would later marry Alexander Powell, whose mother was Rebecca Conger.]
LAND: Land Deed....Recorded Book 25, page 57, Appanoose Co., Iowa
Know all men by these presents, That Alexander Powell and Susan Powell, his wife, of Appanoose County and the state of Iowa, in the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred & Fifty Dollars, in hand paid by Francis Reed of Appanoose County and state of Iowa. Do hereby sell and convey into the said Francis Reed and to his heirs and assigns all our rights title and interests as heirs at law of George Reed, late of the state of Illinois, deceased , in the following described premises to wit: The west fractional half of section 20 and the east fractional half of section 19 in Township sixty seven, north of range nineteen west, containing Four Hundred & Fifty Three acres & eight hundredths of one acre. The interest intended to be hereby conveyed in about an undivided twelfth part of said premises and the said Susan Powell sells all of her interests & hereby relinquishes all her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed the 4th day of November AD 1865
In the presence of E.O. Smith, Justice of the Peace.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)
OBITUARY: "Haxtun Harvest," Haxtun, CO, 11 Mar 1920CEMETERY: Mary Susan (Reed) Powell died on 5 Mar 1920 at Haxtun, Colorado. She is buried at the Haxtun Cemetery, block 3, lot 76, plot 3, with a red sandstone headstone.
(Source: Cemetery records - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5662. Rebecca Ann Powell
Rebecca Ann PowellCENSUS: She was not listed in the 1885 Plattsville Twp., Mills Co., Iowa census.
William KilgoreMARRIAGE:
William Kilgore, 20, and Rebecca Powell, 17, were married on 1 Feb 1880
James Reed, 27, and Elizabeth McKnight, 22, were married on 1 Feb 1880
This double wedding took place at the Kilgore's in Millis Co., Iowa.
(Source 1880 Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5664. Mary Angeline Powell
Mary Angeline PowellRESIDENCES: In 1922, Plattsville, Mills Co., IA
BIRTH-DEATH: Born 4 Jul 1870 at Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA; Died 10 Nov 1939 at Pacific Junction, Mills Co., IA
(Source: Obituary - furnished by Joyce Posey)
Malon RichardsonMARRIAGE: Malon Richardson and Mary Angeline Powell. 28 Oct 1888 per marriage index found at Omaha, Nebraska. 28 Oct 1887, E. Plattsmouth, Nebraska per obituary.
(Information furnished by Joyce Posey)MARRIAGE: Malon Richardson, 22, and Mary Powell, 18, were married on 29 Oct 1888 at East Plattsmouth, [NE]; Witness: Susan Powell, mother of the bride.
[Note: Joyce Posey has a copy of marriage record which shows the signature of Susan (Reed) Powell]
(Source: Mills Co., Iowa Marriage Book 5, page 11, couple #190 - furnished by Joyce Posey)
5666. Johnny Powell
Johnny PowellDEATH: Johnny Powell drowned at the age of 2 1/2 years.