Genealogy Wise2024-03-29T11:56:01ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJoneshttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10507933089?profile=RESIZE_180x180&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.genealogywise.com/group/iowagenealogy/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1q609skakfi22&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBenton County / Tama Countytag:www.genealogywise.com,2010-08-10:3463583:Topic:2766382010-08-10T02:11:41.359ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
I am researching my roots in Iowa.<br></br><br></br>My maternal grandmother was a Rampton. Her family came to the United States in mid-1800s from Hampshire, England. She was born and raised just outside the town of Dysert, Iowa - right on the border of Tama and Benton Counties.<br></br>
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For some reason they first went to Michigan (would love to know why) and then to Iowa (railroad, homesteads, etc).<br></br>
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Sue Daws has done a wonderful One Name Family Study on the Ramptons of<br></br>
Hampshire. I…
I am researching my roots in Iowa.<br/><br/>My maternal grandmother was a Rampton. Her family came to the United States in mid-1800s from Hampshire, England. She was born and raised just outside the town of Dysert, Iowa - right on the border of Tama and Benton Counties.<br/>
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For some reason they first went to Michigan (would love to know why) and then to Iowa (railroad, homesteads, etc).<br/>
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Sue Daws has done a wonderful One Name Family Study on the Ramptons of<br/>
Hampshire. I also have my great-grandfather's farm journals that give<br/>
wonderful family history as well as a glimpse into the life of a farmer<br/>
in Iowa.<br/>
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My Rampton branch is from Anthony Rampton (1790 - 1878) and his wife Mary Ash. His children were:<br/><ol>
<li>James (1815 - )<ul>
<li>just have baptism info</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Henry (1817 - 1900)<ul>
<li>born in England, died in Detroit, Michigan</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Anthony A. (1824 - 1917)<ul>
<li>born in England<br/></li>
<li>Emigrated to USA in 1846/48<br/></li>
<li>Died in Benton Co., Iowa</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Eliza (1826 - 1857)<ul>
<li>think this may not be a daughter, but rather daughter in law (married to Anthony A)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Harriet (1827 - 1916)<ul>
<li>married George Gardner and immigrated to Australia</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Edmund (1829 - 1899)<ul>
<li>my gg-grandfather: born in England</li>
<li>Emigration 1846 with parents & brother</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Naturalization in 1850 in Oakland Co, Michigan</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Moved to Iowa before 1870 , Died in Benton Co, Iowa</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Daniel (1833 - 1910)<ul>
<li>stayed in England - was witness for sister Harriet's marriage</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Catherine (1835 - 1888)<ul>
<li>Believe she belongs to this family / born in England / Died in Jasper Co, Missouri</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol> ansteytag:www.genealogywise.com,2010-08-10:3463583:Topic:2766302010-08-10T01:34:47.228ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
looking for Anstey family from Cass co IA descendants and ancestors<br/>
looking for Anstey family from Cass co IA descendants and ancestors<br/> Warren & Clark countiestag:www.genealogywise.com,2010-07-22:3463583:Topic:2694902010-07-22T18:58:52.739ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
Looking for information on the Trobough and Keiser families that lived there in the 1800s. If you have heard or know of anything these families, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Looking for information on the Trobough and Keiser families that lived there in the 1800s. If you have heard or know of anything these families, I would appreciate hearing from you. Looking for the Devilbiss Family of Guthrie Countytag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-10-15:3463583:Topic:1909632009-10-15T15:05:58.263ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
I hope someone can help me. I'm research this family for my daughter's boyfriend, he didn't meet his dad until he was 18 years old. This what I know so far. The family came from Maryland to Illinois to Iowa, sometime before 1880 (that is where I first found them in Iowa). Luther Devilbiss married Ara Burrall and had the following children. John Henry, Samuel Clint/Clinton, Joseph T. Jeninna Elizabeth, Charles Adam, Ella Mary. John Henry married first Mollie Rogers and second Sarah Godown (this…
I hope someone can help me. I'm research this family for my daughter's boyfriend, he didn't meet his dad until he was 18 years old. This what I know so far. The family came from Maryland to Illinois to Iowa, sometime before 1880 (that is where I first found them in Iowa). Luther Devilbiss married Ara Burrall and had the following children. John Henry, Samuel Clint/Clinton, Joseph T. Jeninna Elizabeth, Charles Adam, Ella Mary. John Henry married first Mollie Rogers and second Sarah Godown (this the line that my daughter's boyfriend is from). Furnas, Stiles, Hoskins, Comptontag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-07:3463583:Topic:1730982009-09-07T19:37:18.908ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
Looking for any information on the above surnames. I have information on Arthur Eugene Stiles who married Louisa Furnas. Also some documentation from these families out of A.E. Stiles family bible. Would love to meet families that still reside in the area. Particularly interested in information as to what happened to A.E. and Louisa's son - Newton Stiles. Thank you!<br />
Cindy
Looking for any information on the above surnames. I have information on Arthur Eugene Stiles who married Louisa Furnas. Also some documentation from these families out of A.E. Stiles family bible. Would love to meet families that still reside in the area. Particularly interested in information as to what happened to A.E. and Louisa's son - Newton Stiles. Thank you!<br />
Cindy Jefferson & Van Buren Counties: Jones, Hoskins, Smith, Reamtag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-01:3463583:Topic:1174042009-08-01T23:43:43.070ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
My family is this area would be the following surnames: Jones, Hoskins, Smith, Ream<br />
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Any connections out there? The Jones, Hoskins, and Smith families were in Fairfield and Pleasant Plain. The Smiths and Reams were in the Chequest and Pittsburg area.<br />
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The Smiths came from Maine; the Reams from Pennsylvania via Ohio; the Joneses from North Carolina via Tennessee and Indiana; and the Hoskinses from Pennsylvania via North Carolina and Ohio.<br />
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And yes, my Hoskins and Jones families were…
My family is this area would be the following surnames: Jones, Hoskins, Smith, Ream<br />
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Any connections out there? The Jones, Hoskins, and Smith families were in Fairfield and Pleasant Plain. The Smiths and Reams were in the Chequest and Pittsburg area.<br />
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The Smiths came from Maine; the Reams from Pennsylvania via Ohio; the Joneses from North Carolina via Tennessee and Indiana; and the Hoskinses from Pennsylvania via North Carolina and Ohio.<br />
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And yes, my Hoskins and Jones families were Quakers.<br />
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Gina Looking for family that primarily was Living in BUCHANAN CO., IOWA in the 1800's -2000's.tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-22:3463583:Topic:897412009-07-22T23:29:33.800ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
Names such as (Meeker, Postel, Woods & Gilson). My son's fathers' side like: Charles L. Meeker, Marge (Woods) Meeker, John R. Postel, & Mary (Gilson) Postel. Any information on these people & their families would be very much appreciated. I know that John R. & Mary (Gilson) Postel are buried somewhere in Winthrop, Iowa area. Any information about them, Family, Photos, News Articles, etc. would be helpful in adding to my son's family tree. He would also like to reconnect with his…
Names such as (Meeker, Postel, Woods & Gilson). My son's fathers' side like: Charles L. Meeker, Marge (Woods) Meeker, John R. Postel, & Mary (Gilson) Postel. Any information on these people & their families would be very much appreciated. I know that John R. & Mary (Gilson) Postel are buried somewhere in Winthrop, Iowa area. Any information about them, Family, Photos, News Articles, etc. would be helpful in adding to my son's family tree. He would also like to reconnect with his fathers families as well. The above named persons are my sons Great-Grandparents. Pocahontas Countytag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-18:3463583:Topic:686552009-07-18T02:24:37.312ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
Who would like to share about researching in Green County? My husband's ggrandparents were "Pocahantas County Pioneers" and I would love to know more about the area.
Who would like to share about researching in Green County? My husband's ggrandparents were "Pocahantas County Pioneers" and I would love to know more about the area. Quad Cities and Northtag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-15:3463583:Topic:548572009-07-15T20:57:59.659ZStephanie Joneshttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/StephanieJones
My Iowa connections started in Davenport IA in 1942, as a Kellams. I married Robert (parents were Miles and Angeline) Robinson and moved north to Welton, IA and then Maquoketa, IA where I returned after being in Illinois for several years.<br />
My Iowa families include Kellams, Hammerstein, Hersey, Robinson and Kimbel.<br />
My relative, George Kimbel, was a part of Dubuque and Bellevue history, as well as Richard A. Kimbel, who, along with four brothers, all were licensed riverboat captains. The family…
My Iowa connections started in Davenport IA in 1942, as a Kellams. I married Robert (parents were Miles and Angeline) Robinson and moved north to Welton, IA and then Maquoketa, IA where I returned after being in Illinois for several years.<br />
My Iowa families include Kellams, Hammerstein, Hersey, Robinson and Kimbel.<br />
My relative, George Kimbel, was a part of Dubuque and Bellevue history, as well as Richard A. Kimbel, who, along with four brothers, all were licensed riverboat captains. The family also operated Kimbel Park, and isand near Dubuque.