Ida County IA

Biographical Sketch of Andrew Preston

Andrew Preston was a proprietor of “Bonnie Brae” stock farm and a dealer in shorthorn cattle. He was born near Dundee in Forfarshire, Scotland, May 8, 1850. His parents were John and Matilda Preston of Scotland. When Andrew was nine years old, he came to America and located in Chicago, Illinois. Then he went to Dundee, Kane County, Illinois and attended school one winter. In 1872, he came to Ida County, Iowa and moved on wild land there. In his eight-acre grove, he planted one acre of walnuts, one acre of maples, one acre of evergreens, hedges, windbreaks, etc. He … Read more

1920 Griggs Township, Iowa Farmers Directory

Name Section of Land Albers, Christ 19 Asmussen, John 7 Bagenstos, Arthur 3, 4 Bergman, Henry 20 Bergmann, Wilhelmina 31 Boock, Wm. 32 Bremer, Henry 32 Bumann, August 23 Campbell, James 5 Clancy, Martin 11, 16 Corregoux, Herman 1 Crane, Dr. G. H. 6 Dittmer, Hans 8 Edgar, Ellen 28 Ehrp, Claus 21 Ehrp, Peter 22 Ehrp, Tillie 22 Ericksen, Wm. 33 Ewaldt, Herman 1, 2 Ewaldt, Julius Est. 2, 3 Fick, E. H. 26 Frahm, John Jr. 9 Friedrichsen, Henry 33 Fritz, August 36 Fritz, H. R. 28 Frtiz, John 32 Galvin, L. J. 7 Gebers, Louie 27 Gellert, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Bros. Bownam & Kranz

The firm of Bowman & Kranz Bros., lumber and coal dealers of Holstein, Iowa, was organized July 1, 1886, purchasing the business of S. H. Bowman Lumber Co., the pioneer lumber dealers of Holstein. Their large building, 80 x 100 feet, with all the smaller buildings, were located near the railroad depot. H. G. Kranz was born in Altenberg, near Cassel, Germany, February 7, 1865, a son of Adam and Elizabeth Kranz. He received a good education in his native language, attending school until 15 years of age. When eighteen, he came to Odebolt, Iowa, Sac. Co., and found employment … Read more

Biographical Sketch of E.A. Porter

E.A. Porter, proprietor of the Porter House, is a native of O.; moved to Guthrie County, Ia., in 1856, and engaged in the grain business. He came to Ida Grove in 1881, and opened the above named house, which was newly furnished. It is a first-class house with good sample rooms.

Biographical Sketch of O.G. Tremain, M.D.

O.G. Tremaine, M.D., was born in Oconomowoc, Wis., in 1854; moved to Hamilton County, Iowa., in1867. He began the study of medicine in 1877 and graduated from the Hahnemann Medical College, of Chicago, in 1880. He located at Ida Grove in Oct. 1881, and engaged in the practice of medicine.

1923 Hayes Township, Iowa Farmers Directory

Last First & Middle Section Township County State Aldag Henry M 32 Hayes Ida Iowa Aldag Theo 32 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson A 23 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson Anders 15 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson David 16 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson Ernst 21 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson Herman 21 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson I 17 Hayes Ida Iowa Anderson Mrs Tillie 35 Hayes Ida Iowa Baker John Jr 13 Hayes Ida Iowa Barker Albert 11 Hayes Ida Iowa Barnes C W 8 Hayes Ida Iowa Baxter Heyden 6 Hayes Ida Iowa Belstene Gust 1 Hayes Ida Iowa Bergin Charles 27 Hayes … Read more

1884 Hayes Township – Iowa Farmers Directory

Albright, James Anderson, Adolf Anderson, Anders Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Erick Anderson, Henry Anderson, John Ayers, David Baker, John A. Barrett, J. R. Bendixen, Fred Bergman, Olander A. Bilsten, Bill Block, F. H. Blom, Alfred Blonquist, Charles Boyd, J. A. Brockman, Claus Carlson, C. J. Carlson, Carl A. Carlson, Charles Carlson, F. C. Carlson, Nels Carlson, Patrick Christensen, C. Cole, Fred Cronquist, E. Dahline, Nickolas G. Devine, Terry Dobles, Casper Dressen, Peter N. F. Eckman, Edward Eckman, Peter Erickson, James Erickson, John Fanberg, Jonas Ferguson, Hugh Fetrow, Abel Fredrickson, Herman Garner, Pearl Geiger, George W. Good, C. M. Gradin, Olof Gran, … Read more

1884 Blane Township – Iowa Farmers Directory

Andrews, E. P. Andrews, H. Arthur, I. Baker, Ed Bardwell, M. B. Bardwell, M. D. Barnes, C. S. Barron, O. Bauer, C. Benedict, Charles Benedict, Ed Bower, J. Boyer, I. E. Burgoyne, Wm. Cane, Dennis Case, Henry Christensen, Nils Churchill, E. Colvin, William Conrad, H. E. Cripe, Moses Dare, George Dawson, S. G. Dewey, Charles Dewey, H. Drake, W. C. Dunham, Avery Eicholtz, J. G. Ellis, Ed Freeney, Thos. Gaylord, B. Gaylord, R. L. Glade, John Glendenning, John Glenn, Jacob Good, H. H. Graham, C. H. Gussler, N. B. Gussler, W. H. Hanson, John Hanson, Peter Hardcastle, Wm. H. Harper, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of I. V. Miller

He was the proprietor of the Rink Livery, Sale & Feed Barn, Battle Creek, Iowa. The building was 30 x 80 feet, well arranged, and equipped throughout. Mr. Miller kept a full line of carriages and buggies, with ten to sixteen good driving horses, speedy and gentle. His kind courtesy to patrons secured for him a good trade. He was born near Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, September 24, 1858. His father, Charles Miller, was a native of Pennsylvania. His mother’s maiden name was Martha Adams, born in Tennessee, and moved to Martin County, Minnesota. I. V. Miller was the second … Read more

1906 Maple Township – Iowa Farmers Directory

Aduddell, I. N. Anderson, Andrew Babcock, J. L. Babcock, L. E. Baird, J. P. Baxter, H. M. Baxter, James Baxter, Stuart Burow, Fred A. Beers, L. L. Beers, S.A. Bernhardt, Daniel Berndt, F. A. Booth, W. A. Brown, M. Brueck, L. A. Burrow, Frank Burton, Clinton D. Burton, Homer Burton, Horace Burton, William Bush, Edward M. Campbell, Hattie H. Campbell, Frank B. Campbell, J. H. Carmes, C. J. Christensen, Anton Christensen, Chris Crane, Thomas Crane, W. W. Crane, C. E. Crane, Jennie Carr, Enos J. Dall, Fred C. Dall, Henry Davis, Frank Dunne, R. Dragoo, Daniel Erickson, Hans Fineran, Thomas … Read more

Iowa Death Records by County

Many experts recommend starting your research with the death records first. The death record is the most recent record, so it will more likely be available to you. Death records are kept in the state where your ancestor died, not where they were buried. However these records can provide a burial location. Death records are especially helpful because they may provide important information on a person’s birth, spouse, and parents. Some researchers look first for death records because there are often death records for persons who have no birth or marriage records. Early death records, like cemetery records, generally give … Read more

1906 Blane Township – Iowa Farmers Directory

Babcock, Ira J. Baker, Edward Bauer, Christian Bauer, Jacob Belz, J. B. Benedict, Ed Benedict, Harry Bicksler, Samuel Boyer, C. W. Brucker, J. A. Brucker, Fred, Jr. Brucker, Fred, Sr. Buell, A. J. Burgoyne, William Burnquist, John H. Cain, Dennis Christie, Shed Churchill, Enoch Churchill, R. H. Churchill, Samuel Clements, Morris Clifford, G. E. Cochran, W. W. Courtney, Henry G. Crowley, Emma Crum, Sarah C. Crum, D. O. Dahlberg, Gustav Dahlquist, Henning Dallman, John Devine, W. Dunn, Wm. Eng, Alfred Ferguson, Samuel M. Ford, H. F. Ford, W. C. Gaylord, Barton Gaylord, R. L. Gaylord, Owen B. Glade, John Graham, … Read more

Philo Orlando VanWagoner

Philo O. VanWagner passed away on August 4, 1919 at Ida Grove, Iowa. His affliction was pronounced muscular paralysis. Philo was born on November 17, 1849 at Oxford, Michigan, and was in his 70th year. He attended school at the Oxford Academy. At the age of twelve, he moved with his parents to the country. When he was sixteen, he began his trade as a stone mason. He was united in marriage on October 15, 1873 to Miss Etta McVean. Five children were born, three of whom survive him: Nita, at home; Philo Jr. of Ida Grove; and Mrs. Lawrence … Read more

Biographical Sketch of George Yousling

George Yousling of Corwin Township, Ida County, Iowa, settled here in 1879 on Section 26. He was born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., October 28, 1825, the son of George Yousling, Sr., a native of Switzerland. His mother was Elizabeth Yousling, also a native of Switzerland. George Yousling was reared and educated in Dauphin County, living there until 18 years of age where he learned the trade of carpenter. His present farm was south of Ida Grove where he redeemed the farm from its original wild state. His residence was two stories in height, with an added L the same … Read more

1923 Corwin Township Iowa Farmers Directory

Last First & Middle Section Township County State Anderson Elmer 32 Corwin Ida Iowa Backhaus Henry 25 Corwin Ida Iowa Barrett C R 2 Corwin Ida Iowa Beckwith Merton 20 Corwin Ida Iowa Brown G C 1 Corwin Ida Iowa Brown Ross 21 Corwin Ida Iowa Burgert Frank 13 Corwin Ida Iowa Butt Clinton 10 Corwin Ida Iowa Campbell A H 5 Corwin Ida Iowa Carpenter Frank 17 Corwin Ida Iowa Carter Lon 4 Corwin Ida Iowa Chisholm Grover 30 Corwin Ida Iowa Christensen P W 27 Corwin Ida Iowa Christie Charles 27 Corwin Ida Iowa Conway Thomas 7 Corwin … Read more

Kullman, Augusta Katherine Peterson – Obituary

Augusta Katherine, daughter of John Peterson, was born in Sweden October 24, 1857 and died at the hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa, July 17, 1920 aged 62 years, 8 months and 23 days. She was married to Axel Kullman in 1879 and the next year they came to America and located at Wall Lake, Iowa, where they made their home until her death. Mrs. Kullman was the mother of eight children of whom one has preceded her to the far beyond. She leaves to mourn her death a loving husband and seven children: Mrs. Roy Northrup, of Chicago, Mrs. Floyd … Read more

Biographical Sketch of H.H. Moorehead

H.H. Moorehead, manager for the Green Bay Lumber Co., came to Ida County, Ia., in 1856. He engaged in the mercantile business in the spring of 1869, which business he continued until 1878. In 1880 he engaged as above.

Biographical Sketch of H.B. Pierce

H.B. Pierce, deputy recorder, is a native of Ill.; moved with parents to Cedar County, Ia., in 1865. He moved to Carroll county in 1874, and engaged in school teaching; came to Ida Grove in 1878, where he was principal of the schools for three years. In 1881 was appointed deputy recorder.

Biographical Sketch of Henry K. Ferguson

Henry and Eliza Jane (Anspach) Ferguson moved to Silver Creek Township in 1874. They purchased their land several years before the railroad was built through this area and trains went through in October 1877. They bought railroad lands for $6 per acre. There were no doctors or banks in Ida County then. Before the railroad came through Ida Grove, they did their trading at the nearest railroad points at Storm Lake or Denison, hauling the materials by team. He built his house on the Ida County prairie with lumber purchased and hauled from Storm Lake, Iowa. There were no roads … Read more

Biographical Sketch of A.P. Williams

A.P. Williams, real estate and insurance agent, was born in Ind.; moved to Benton County, Ia., in 1856. He has been engaged in business in Cedar Rapids and Omaha. Came to Ida Grove in 1881 and engaged in business as above.