Genealogical department seeks family links for Eleanor Young Wylie
The column invites readers to submit clearly written genealogical queries to Mrs C A Speer at 415 West Jefferson St Washington Iowa. A reader questions if Eleanor Young Wylie, great grandmother, belongs to Alexander Young’s family connected to a log cabin in City Park Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Speer
West
Jefferson St
Washing
Iowa
Jonty
C. A
Kansas
W. W. Wylie
Eleanor Young Wylie
Washington
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Scottish Covenanter Church
Alexander Young
Wylie
State University of Iowa
Department of
8. P. Wylie
A. L. Young
Young
Bess Conger
Letitia Young Palmer
Information sought on Harriett Coryell Young and family ties
Query details lineage of Harriett Coryell Young daughter of Daniel Coryell early Washington County Iowa settler and wife of James Young. Includes dates around 1867 marriage and 1853 1855 1857 surveyor service, Eliza Coryell death 1857 in Washington Woodlawn Cemetery, and connections to Lewis Coryell Rebecca Carr marriage records.
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Coryell-Young
Harriett Coryell Young
Daniel Coryell
Washington County
Iowa
James Young
Harriett
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Roberta Ryan Ehrman
Gering
Nebraska
Eliza Coryell
Woodlawn
Washington
Eliza
D. Coryell
Lewis B. Coryell
Rebecca Carr
Thomas Watters
J. P
Query No 48 Wylie Young Family History Note
Moses Wylie resided near Washington Iowa 1850s. His son William Wylie married Mary Wilson who grew up in Washington. Oliver M Wiley lived briefly in town while a day. The family later moved from Washington to Clay County.
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Moses Wylie
Washington
Iowa
William W. Wylie
Mary Wilson
Oliver M. Wiley
Clay Coun
Earliest Records of Washington County Iowa Found Safe
The county records are confirmed safe in the Recorder's Office with early documents dating to 1839. Highlights include a mortgage from Matthew Moorhead to David Bunker dated October 8 1839 a bill of sale for cattle from Daniel Powers to Allen Phillips on December 14 1839 and a deed from Chas P D Haskell to Abraham Owen for Haskell's Mill Site on English River dated December 31 1839.
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Recorders Office
Burrell
Recorder's
Matthew Moorhead
David Bunker
Daniel Powers
Allen Phillips
Chas PD
Haskell
Abraham Owen
English River
A. H. Haskell
Clarissa Haskell
New Year Happenings in Washington at End of 1933
Washington community closes 1933 with New Year celebrations across theaters churches and the Y M C A. Events include midnight shows at the State theatre, a dawn dance, Open House attendance, and steady charity giving like the shoe fund and Emergency Kitchen.
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Pratt
State Theatre
State
Pox
A. A. Ving
Er. Ving
Soule
Hebner
F. W. Eastwood
Y. M
Y. W
Brigade
Washington
Miss Mamie Higgins Weds Le Roy Rowe in Wellman
Miss Mamie Higgins and Le Roy Rowe of South English married in Wellman on Monday afternoon in a simple ceremony.
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Mamie Higgins
LeRoy Rowe
Wellman
Ashes visit Waterloo relatives on New Year’s Day
Mr and Mrs William T Ash of Waterloo visited her parents Mr and Mrs M Cuddy on New Year’s Day.
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William T. Ashmore
Waterloo
M Cuddy
William Chalupa
Riverside
Nadine Irma
Sacramento couple welcomes daughter Jeanette Helen
Mr and Mrs Rudy Byer of Sacramento Calif announce the birth of their daughter Jeanette Helen on December 10. The mother formerly Wilma Dunbar daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Dunbar of west of Washington.
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Rudy Byer
Sacramento
Calif
Jeanette Helen
Wilma Dunbar
Carl Dunbar
West of Washington
Lettuce Still Being Gathered From Mrs P M Powelson Garden
Mrs P M Powelson continues gathering lettuce from her garden as she states she has not finished picking the crop. Neighbors observe ongoing harvest activity in the modest yard.
Life In Confederate Prison 1863 64 A Prisoner Memoir
The piece recounts life in a Confederate prison from September 29, 1863, to July 22, 1864. It covers return trips on the Champion 2, parolings, July 4 speeches, daily march routines, hardships, and the transfer to Shreveport and New Orleans. It also notes prices for Texas crops and exchanges, with reflections on fellow prisoners and guards.
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New Orleans
Wes
Corn Dodger
Jeff Davis
Lee Volandingham
Lincoln
Texas
Week in Review 1934 Local Court Actions and Community News
January court filings show 40 new cases with 14 foreclosures 14 law cases and two divorces. Local notes include Harris MacGuegin new Wellman postmaster parish vigil at St Marys Riverside and multiple weddings and anniversaries. Community updates cover fires liquor arrests road repairs and holiday events across Washington county.
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Anita (Pratt) White
Clarence L. White
Della (Knight) Little
Fart Little
Washington business marks fifty year milestone
John Shields completed fifty years in business in Washington on December 31, 1933. Ralph Williams, with 15 years service, George Williams and Carl Kelly each 14 years. Bay Commission Co. tied Iowa Livestock Commission in Chicago with John A. Babcock and three associates as owners. The company has 34 years in business at Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Automobile license fees collected totaled 52 284.24 by year end 1923.
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John Shields
Washington
Ralph Williams
George Williams
Carl Kelly
Bay Commission Co
John A. Babcock
Iowa Livestock Commission
Chicago
Harry E. Garard
James R. Clegg
Frank Surbeck
Union Stock Yards
Hospital Changes Elevate Acting Superintendent
Miss Frances Minick was made acting superintendent with Miss Ethel Laughead as assistant. Miss Elizabeth Finley and Miss Nell Hebner, who ran the office, were not applicants for the positions. Both girls were very popular.
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Elizabeth Finley
Nell Hebner
Frances Minick
Ethel Laughead
Robert Porter Lewis Dies at 90 Veteran of Civil War
Robert Porter Lewis, aged 90, died at his home on January 3, 1934. He came here in 1845 and served as a Civil War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ©. Lewis
Robert Porter Lewis
Lora Martin WedMiss Marries Allen Beck in Home Ceremony
Twenty years ago, Lora Martin of West Chester married Allen Beck at the home of her aunt Mrs. Julia Cavender on South Iowa Avenue in December. The household goods of Rev J M Wishart arrive in Washington as he begins as minister at First United Presbyterian Church.
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Capitola Brindley
Sherm Brindley
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. H. Folckemer
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
Genevieve Elizabeth Hinton
Crawfordsville
Allen Duane Conrad
William Hinton
Joseph Conrad
Lora Martin
West Chester
Allen Beck
Julia Cavender
Iowa Ave
J. M. Wishart
First United Presbyterian Church
Wonderful Time Carl Combs Sets Fourteen Hour Buick Run
Carl Combs of Chicago arrived Wednesday after a fourteen hour drive in a new Buick. The trip was hailed as a notable record for speed and endurance.
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Carl Combs
Chicago
Automobile Collision Injures Boy Not Seriously Hurt
Charles Brown driver of a car struck 8 year old Jesse Winga. the child appears not seriously injured and is receiving medical checkups as authorities investigate the incident.
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Charles Brown
Jesse Winga
Berdo Heads to Boston School of Oratory
Miss Hallie Berdo leaves for Boston this week to enter the Boston School of Oratory. The noted hopeful is praised for her perseverance and expected to make her mark with continued effort.
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Democrat
Boston
Hallie Berdo
Boston School of Oratory
Ward Brothers Move to Washington Store Clerk Roles
Marry Ward Were-Harry Ward will move here and clerk in the New York store. We are glad of it. Harry is a fine fellow and we like to have him in Washington.
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Ward
Harry Ward
New York
Harry
Washington
Factory Plans In Washington Boost Local Industry
Over il Factory-Charlie Parkinson plans to install an overall and glove factory in connection with his scoop board factory in Washington. It is described as a fine thing for the town and anticipated to aid development.
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Over
Charlie Parkinson
Washington
40 YEARS AGO Miller-Dangt party at Miller home marked 1893 social highlight
A Miller-Dangt reception at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Miller drew about 175 guests. An orchestra played while well dressed attendees mingled under festive decorations and mistletoe. The event was a gay, congenial, high society gathering with notable refreshments.
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Virginia
Mr. Neff
Agnes
Joe Miller
Agele
Wayland
Joe Daniel Seeks House Cloak Room Job in Des Moines
Joe Daniel travels to Des Moines on Wednesday aiming for employment in a house cloak room. He is described as a Chesterfield figure in court circles and a chevalier in style though little recognition has come his way for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Daniel
Des Moines
Joe
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