Muscatine County Archived Queries
Surnames Beginning with N to Z

NAGEL, FICKE
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Rohr  [email protected]

 Am looking for my gg-grandparents, Thies & Catherine NAGEL. Thies b. abt 1813 Ger. Catherine b.abt 1830 Ger. She was listed in the 1870 census and a passenger list as "Wiebke". They were living in Davenport, IA. in 1870, he as a "miller" He was naturalized in 1876 in Scott co. In 1880, he was still listed as a "miller" in Muscatine co. census. Some of their children were: Henry Rudolph(b. 1855 Ger), John Danial (b. 1859 Ger), Louis(b. 1868 Ger), Bertha(b. 1870 IA). John & Henry owned a flour mill in Bushnell, ILL. in 1900. John marr. Jennie FICKE 1887 and Henry marr. her sister, Elizabeth FICKE in 1891 both marr's in Wheatland, IA. Have no trace of Thies or Catherine NAGEL after 1880. Note: Another Thies NAGEL m. a "Catharina" in Davenport,IA. in 1870 but he was a "carpenter". This was not my ancestor.

 Seeking information on Othniel Preston and his children:
Eliza married a Lee, Joseph Freeman Preston, William Preston, plus others.

 Looking for information on John Morgan PURVIS. He was born in 1830 and lived most of his adult life in West Liberty. He was married to Adaline WHITE. His children include Chester S., Richard D, May and Hattie B. (ATKINSON). I would love to share information, including a wonderful picture of young Chester and Richard.

 I would like to exchange info with anyone tracing the Rehbehn family.

From the 1850 Muscatine Co. census
RICHEY, John . His age 49, born in Ky, farmer
Wife Francis, age 37, born in Va
Son Hiram Benson age 16, born in Il
Son Paris age 14, born in Ia
Daughters Cordelia, age 10, Nancy age 8, Bertha age 3, Eliza age 1
My great Grandfather was Hiram Benson RICHEY, Born 7 Oct 1834 and killed in an accident in Leon, Decatur, Ia 9 Feb 1877.
Looking for information of the rest of the family

 I am trying to trace my grandfather Herman Riek.He had three sons, William, Fred, Edward, and a daughter Esther Riek Storz. If anyone out there has any information on him I would appreciate it. My father was William Riek b November 7, 1884 , d May 24, 1964. and he married Gwen Holiday Riek.

 I am looking for any information of the RODE family. My great great-grandfather was F. W. RODE. He lived in Sweetland township where he farmed. Other names that are connected are TIMM, SABBOTH, and HARBOUGH. If you have any information on these names, I would appreciate hearing from you.

 I am looking for any information on my great-grandparents. His name was LEE RODGERS and she was ISABELLA (BELLE) CHAMBERLIN. They lived in Muscatine when their daughters IDA MAY RODGERS and LEONA ELIZABETH RODGERS were born in 1884 and 1898.

 I am looking for information about the SCHWEITZER family. my grandfather was George Marvin SCHWEITZER also known as Marvin George. He had two brothers that were from the Muscatine area.

 I am seeking information about my grandfather, Ben L. SHEA. The family split up about 1933. His certificate of death lists his last residence as 320 West 3rd, Wilton Junction. He was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a post in Outagamie county, January 10, 1890. His SSN is 483-10-0054. He was a feed salesman in his later years for a store in Wilton Junction. He was a veteran of WW I. The certificate was signed by Blanche Shea. Was this "his" wife? And where did she go after his death? He was interred in Oakdale Cemetery. How many years did he live there? I am truly hoping somone can help me? Is there anyone who knew him?

 My second great grandfather Johann Gottlieb Silberhorn (born December 5, 1860 and died September 7, 1903) is buried along with his wife Antoinette Schubach (born January 24, 1862 and died January 12, 1925) in Wildasin Cemetary just south of Wilton, Iowa, in northern Muscatine Cty. I also believe that their daughter Laura Silberhorn was buried there after her death in 1975. Laura was born Abt. 1893. Both Johann and Antoinette were German immigrants from South Germany. 

 I am trying to find any information about Louis SMALLEY who died in Muscatine. He was my grandfather, his son was George SMALLEY and one daughter Mary SMALLEY,any information about them would be greatly welcomed. Anyone have a location of a birth record for Louis? Louis may not be his true name.

 Who are the parent of William ST JOHN (b. Jul or Aug 1810 NY d. 18 Apr 1814 Morrison, Whiteside Co, IL)
m. 1st 28 Mar 1838 Muscatine Co, IA Eliza REECE
m. 2nd 14 Apr 1840 Muscatine Co, IA Catherine SMALLEY
m. 3rd 18 Oct 1841 Muscatine Co, IA Cornelia VAN HAZEN
m. 4th After 1850 Linn Co, IA Sarah A. (DAVIS?)

 Seeking information on the family of Bendicht STABLER born in Swtizerland who was in Muscatine Muscatine IA in 1850. His wife was Maria STRAUCHEN. His son Jacob STAEBLER may have married first Jane RIADER in Charles City IA who may be realted to the RAIDERS in Muscatine IA in 1850. In 1860 I have only located son Frederick STEBLER who was a stage drive in Omaha, IT. In 1870 Jacob has married Martha LANDRY of Johnson Co IA and moved to Minden, Pottawattamie Co IA and Maria (STRACUHEN) STEBLER may be in Dubuque, IA. The oldest son Benedicht STABLER JR is said to have returned to Switzerland and I have no idea what became of another son John STABLER. Advise: Lynn Olivier , 1613 Hewitt Av, St Paul, MN 55104-1221. 

 I am looking for information about the STINEMAN family. John Peter Stineman married Josephine DICKERSON in 1853. We are interested in other members of the STINEMAN family and their descendants. John Peter came from Germany at age  5.

 My gggrandparents, George Bush STUBBS and Evalina Sarah HALES, were married on 23 Nov 1865. Don't think they stayed in the area too long, because their first child was born in 1866 in Livingston Co, MO.

 Looking for Townsley and Wright descendants from Muscatine and Louisa County Iowa. Chilren of Albert G. & Sarah A. (Wright) Townsley

 Information wanted for Birth/Marriage/Death of John A. TRUITT, Married Lillian MATASH (b. MO), resided in Muscatine, Iowa

 John TURNER and wife,Marie were in Dearborn Co.,IN in the 1850 census. Their children were: Sylvester TURNER,b.1830 IN, Nehemiah TURNER,b. 1833,IN, Beulah TURNER,b.1837,IN, Marie TURNER,b.1840,IN. Sylvester TURNER m. Eliza Jane WOODS,in Muscatine Co.,IA in 1861. Eliza J.WOODS was the dau of Valentine WOODS. Both the TURNER& WOODS families had lived in Dearborn Co.,IN as well as Allegheny Co.PA. Do you know this family?

 WARRENSTAFF is the name I'm searching for. My grandfather's obituary stated that he had a sister residing in 1945 in Letts, Louisa Co., IA She was only listed as Mrs. Charles Warrenstaff. Anyone know any info on her, given name, etc?

 Looking for information on the family of William WEIKERT, who died in Moscow Township, Muscatine County in 1863. He arrived in this county from Germany (possibly Wuerttemburg) before 1850, as he appears in that census. His wife later remarried a STOOFER or STAUFER as his children appear with that family in the 1870 Census. I am descended from his son Henry, b. 1856, Moscow Township and am in contact with another researcher descended from son Conrad, b. 1854.

 I am searching for any information on the Wilson families of West Liberty, Iowa and all neighboring counties.

 I am interested in any information anyone might have on the ancestors and descendants of William and Sarah (CRAMMER) WILSON. They were married in Johnson Co., IA but I believe they lived for a time in Muscatine Co., IA probably around West Liberty. William was the son of David and Abigail Wilson who are buried in West Liberty. Sarah's parents were John and Edith Crammer.

 Valentine WOODS b.abt 1810, PA. In Dearborn Co.,IN (later Ohio Co.)in 1840,1850 census. Moved to Muscatine Co.IA in 1855. Valentine Woods m. Mary Neely 20 Aug 1830 Dearborn Co.IN. Children: Robert b.abt 1832,John b.abt 1834, Elizabeth b.abt1836,James b.abt 1838,Lewis b.abt 1839,Eliza b.abt 1841,Margaret b.abt 1844,William b.abt 1846,Preston b.abt 1847,Sarah b.abt 1849,Valentine b. 1852, IN and Minerva b. 1854 Muscatine Co., IA.
Valentine is mentioned in his grandfathers,James Woods,will and received a part of the estate. This will was probated in 1831 in PA. Do you know this WOODS family?
Robert Vance Woods
805 NE 209th Street
Ridgefield,WA 98642-9460