James ROBINSON was born in 1800 in Ireland. He died in Washington, Virginia. He married Hannah E. ROBINSON in Sep 1838 in Washington, Virginia.
Hannah E. ROBINSON [Parents] was born about 1800 in Washington, Virginia. She died on 21 Jun 1879 in Madison, Iowa. She was buried in Scott, Madison, Iowa. She married James ROBINSON in Sep 1838 in Washington, Virginia.
Other marriages:FARNSWORTH, James
CENSUS: 1860 US Federal, Virginia, Washington, Western District, Abingdon, 21 Aug 1860, p.204: "Hannah Robertson, age 60, Female, Housekeeper, Value of Real Estate $3,000, Value of Personal Property $300.00, Born: Virginia"
BURIAL: Beem Cemetery
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, July 3, 1879, p.7: "Proof of Will. Notice is hereby given, that on the 27th day of June, 1879, a paper purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Hannah E. Robinson, late of Madison county, was filed in this office and publicly read, and the 2d day (being the 4th day of November, 1879) of the November term of the Circuit Court of Madison county set for the proving of said Will; when and where those desiring to show cause why the same should not be admitted to probate are required to appear. W. R. Shriver, Clerk, W. S. Whedon, Deputy. [Also published verbatim in the July 10, 1879 issue, p.3]
They had the following children:
F i Laura ROBINSON died . F ii Elizabeth M. ROBINSON F iii Sarah Catherine ROBINSON F iv Julia B. ROBINSON F v Margaret Lovisa ROBINSON M vi David M. ROBINSON was born in 1848 in Washington, Virginia. He died in 1862. F vii Rachel Rebecca ROBINSON F viii Missouri Ann ROBINSON was born on 24 Jun 1853 in Washington, Virginia.
CENSUS: 1860 US Federal, Virginia, Washington, Western District, Abingdon, 21 Aug 1860, p.204: "Mipouri Farnsworth, age 14, Female, Born: Virginia"
Clarence John O'CONNOR was born on 29 Mar 1870 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana. He died on 1 Oct 1933 in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas. He was buried in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas. He married Elvira Virginia CLARK on 22 Feb 1897 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Indiana, Tippecanoe, Lafayette Ward 5, 6 Jul 1870, p. 6; "Clarence O'Connor, age 3/12, Male, White, born in Indiana in March, parents of foreign birth"
DIRECTORY: 1885-1888, 1891 Record; "Clarence O'Connor, Location: 41 New York, Occupation: Student, Year: 1887,1888, City: Lafayette, State: Indiana
DIRECTORY: 1885-1888, 1891 Record; "Clarence J. O'Connor, Location: 41 New York, Occupation: Clerk, Year: 1891, State: Indiana
CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, District 161, 5 Jun 1900, Sheet 7: "Clarence J. O'Connor, W,M, b. Mar 1870 in Indiana, age 30, married 3 years, parents both born in Ireland, Occupation: Hotel Keeper"
CENSUS: 1910 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder Ward 4, E.D. 45, 19 Apr 1910, Sheet 5A: "Clarence J. O'Connor, Head, White, Male, Age 40, Married, First Marriage, Married 12 years, born: Indiana, Father born: Ireland, Mother born: Ireland, Occupation: Landlord, Hotel."
BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery
Elvira Virginia CLARK [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 22 Nov 1871 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She died on 2 Sep 1956 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia. She was buried in Coffeyville, Montgomery, Kansas. She married Clarence John O'CONNOR on 22 Feb 1897 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado.
CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, District 161, 5 Jun 1900, Sheet 7: "Ella O'Connor, W,F, b. Nov 1871 in Iowa, age 28, married 3 years, parents both born in Virginia, mother of one child, one still living"
CENSUS: 1910 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder Ward 4, E.D. 45, 19 Apr 1910, Sheet 5A: "Elvira V. O'Connor, Wife, White, Female, Age 38, Married, First Marriage, Married 12 years, Six children, four still living, born: Iowa, Father born: Virginia, Mother born: Virginia, Occupation: none."
They had the following children:
F i Theresa Balfe O'CONNOR M ii Robert Clark O'CONNOR M iii Daniel Charles O'CONNOR F iv Cecelia Mary O'CONNOR was born on 18 Sep 1905 in Greeley, Weld, Colorado. She died on 3 Jun 1906 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. F v Eileen Rose O'CONNOR M vi Paul Joseph O'CONNOR was born on 27 Mar 1909 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. He died on 20 Aug 1909 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. M vii Richard James O'CONNOR M viii John Edward O'CONNOR was born on 2 Mar 1914 in Westville, Adair, Oklahoma. He died on 14 Feb 1944 in , , North Africa.
Jacob Frederick JAEKELS was born on 18 Jul 1879 in Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin. He died on 14 Aug 1948 in Denver, Denver, Colorado. He was buried in Denver, Denver, Colorado. He married Rose Belle CLARK on 18 Feb 1907 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.
Rose Belle CLARK [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 12 Nov 1874 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She died on 31 May 1925 in Cambridge, Story, Iowa. She was buried on 2 Jun 1925 in Cambridge, Story, Iowa. She married Jacob Frederick JAEKELS on 18 Feb 1907 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado.
NEWSPAPER: Winterset Madisionian, WInterset, Madison, Iowa dtd 14 Dec 1888, p.8, "Rosa Clark has a badly scalded hand."
NEWSPAPER: Winterset Madisionian, WInterset, Madison, Iowa dtd 18 Nov 1899 "The young people gave a surprise party to Rose Clarke last Saturday evening, it being her birthday. A large crowd was present, and all were highly entertained."
{25th birthday 11 Nov 1874 - 11 Nov 1899}CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, District 161, 5 Jun 1900, Sheet 7: "Rose B. Clark, W,F, b.Nov 1872 in Iowa, age 27, Single, Occupation: Waitress"
NEWSPAPER: Jaekels -- Clark. A wedding of interest to the many friends of the parties was that of Miss Rose Clark and Jacob Jaekels which was solemnized Tuesday, February 18 at the Catholic parsonage when Rev. Father Agatho pronounced the words which made them man and wife, the witnesses being brother and sister of the groom, Miss Teresa and Frank Jaekels. The bride wore a handsome brown voile suite with hat, gloves and shoes to match. She is the sister of Mrs. C. J. O'Connor and the groom is clerk at that popular hotel, where they will make their home for the present. The bride is held in the highest esteem by patrons of the O'Connor and has long been one of the important people of Mr. O'Connor's hotel enterprises. She has an engaging personality which makes friends everywhere. The groom has been a very popular clerk at the O'Connor.
OBIT: Rose Belle Clark was born in Madison County, East Peru, Ia. November 12, 1874 and passed away at her home in Cambridge, Iowa May 31, 1925 at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 19 days. She is survived by her husband, three children, Frederick, Dallas and Johanna and her mother and two sisters. She was married February 18, 1907 at Boulder, Colorado to J. F. Jaekels. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday, June 2nd. C. W. Elrod of Des Moines Class of the International Bible Students Association delivered a beautiful sermon. Burial was made in the Cambridge cemetery.
They had the following children:
M i Frederick Jacob JAEKELS M ii Dallas Clay JAEKELS F iii Johanna Margaret JAEKELS
Dallas SINGLETON died . He married Mary Olive CLARK.
Mary Olive CLARK [Parents] was born on 6 Aug 1882 in Scott Twp., Madison, Iowa. She died . She married Dallas SINGLETON.
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, December 21, 1894, p.3: "Considerable sickness in this community; among those on the sick list last week were Grace Strobridge, Mrs. T. J. Kirk, Inez Travis, Rose Kirk, Mary Clark, and Bertha Travis."
CENSUS: 1900 US Federal, Colorado, Boulder, Boulder, District 161, 5 Jun 1900, Sheet 7: "Mary O. Clark, W,F, b. Aug 1882 in Iowa, age 17, Single, Occupation: At School"
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, October 24, 1901, p.3: "Miss Clark of Greely Colorado is visiting her sister, Mrs. Beverlin."
James DELONG was born on 7 Mar 1819 in , , Vermont. He died 1 on 8 Jan 1881 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 10 Jan 1881 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Almira Azala DEWEY.
VETERAN: Civil War
DEATH: Caused by consumption complicated with pneumonia, 8 days; duration: 4 years
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENUS: Ages of James Delong family, are taken from 1860 Census Fondduloc, WI.
CENSUS: Age 61, b. Vermont, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 116, p.19
Almira Azala DEWEY [Parents] was born on 24 Jul 1831 in , , New York. She died on 27 Aug 1899 in East Peru, Madison, Iowa. She was buried in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married James DELONG.
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: Age 48, b. New York, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 116, p.19
NEWSPAPER: Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa dtd 14 Sep 1899, p.8 "Myra Delong was taken sick on Saturday, August 26, and died Sunday evening; a severe case of cholera morbus. Her daughter, Mrs. Ada Foster, and family, came from Kansas in answer to a telegram, but were too late for the funeral. The burial was delayed until after their arrival. Funeral services at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. Follansbee."
They had the following children:
M i Edward DELONG was born in 1849 in New York. F ii Anna M. DELONG M iii Andrew DELONG was born in 1854 in New York. F iv Amanda Elisabeth DELONG M v Lyman Alanzing DELONG F vi Andreia DELONG M vii Elum DELONG was born about 1862 in , , Illinois.
CENSUS: Age 18, b. Illinois, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 116, p.19
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, September 15, 1910, p.8, Ebenezer: "Elum Delong spent Sunday in Peru."F viii Ada R. DELONG
James Madison CLIFTON [scrapbook] was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa. He died on 12 Aug 1931 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 14 Aug 1931 in Walnut, Madison, Iowa. He married Julia Alice POWELL on 13 Dec 1903 in Peru, Madison, Iowa.
CENSUS: Age 23, b. Iowa, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Ohio Twp., E.D. 116, p.16
CENSUS: 1900 US Census, Ohio Township, Madison County, Iowa, ED: 31, Sheet 9, 19-20 Jun 1900: "b. Nov 1856 in Iowa, age 43"NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, July 23, 1931, p.8: "PERU (Margaret Slinker, Cor.) A very pleasant day was spent Sunday on the old Clifton Homestead now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Clifton and daughter Mary, when several relatives gathered for a family reunion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Galen Mease and daughter Grace, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Mease, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mease and children Inez and Ival, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mease and two children all of Truro; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Davis and family of Helena, Montana; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Clifton of Earlham, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Emerson and son, Rex, Mr. and Mrs. John Farr and son Gene, Mrs. Luella Deardorff and son William, J. J. Mackey, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Clifton and daughter, Mary and niece Grace Silliman, Mr. and Mrs. James Clifton, all of Peru; Mr. and Mrs. Hyslope of Indianola."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, August 13, 1931, p.7: "PERU (Mrs. Margaret Slinker, Cor.) James Clifton is in very critical condition at his home."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, August 20, 1931, p.8: "PERU (Mrs. Margaret Slinker, Cor.) James Clifton died at his home on Wednesday. Funeral was held on Friday at the M. E. church and burial was made in the Ebenezer cemetery."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, August 27, 1931, p.5: "MORTUARY -- James Madison Clifton -- James Madison Clifton, son of Maria Mackey Clifton, was born near Centerville, Appanoose county, Iowa, October 29, 1856 and departed this life at his home in Peru, August 12, 1931, at the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 13 days. When yet a child of about 5 years he came with his parents to Madison county, settling on a farm south east of Peru. On January 25, 1883, he was united in marriage to Mary McGuire. To this union two children were born. Zella May Davis of Helena, Montana; and Sylvester S. Clifton of Peru, both of whom survive. Mrs. Clifton preceded her husband in death, departing October 1, 1900. December 20, 1903 Mr. Clifton was again united in marriage to Julia A. DeLong who survives and mourns his death. Besides the wife, son and daughter, Mr. Clifton is survived by one brother, Charley of Osceola, Iowa; and three sisters, Mrs. M. C. Mease, Truro; Mrs. J. H. Millard, Harvey; Mrs. J. F. Deardorff, Peru; together with a large number of other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, August 14, at the home and the Peru church by the Reverand Edwin H. Sands. Interment was in the Ebenezer cemetery."
BURIAL: Ebenezer Cemetery
Julia Alice POWELL [Parents] was born on 2 Oct 1863 in Chillicothe, Peoria, Illinois. She died on 21 Jun 1957 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. She was buried on 24 Jun 1957 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married James Madison CLIFTON on 13 Dec 1903 in Peru, Madison, Iowa.
Other marriages:DELONG, Lyman Alanzing
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: 1870 US Census, Hallock, Peoria, Illinois, 21 Jun 1870, p.12, Family 89: "Age 6, b. Illinois
CENSUS: Age 16, b. Illinois, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 116, p.19
CENSUS: Age 35, b. Oct 1864 in Illinois, 1900 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 36, Sheet 8NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, June 1, 1894, p.3: "FROM PERU. Mrs. Julia Delong goes this week to Pottawattamie county." "Mr. and Mrs. David Dewey, and son, of Murray, Iowa, were in attendance of Mr. Delong's funeral."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, July 13, 1894, p.3: "FROM PERU. Mrs. Julia Delong lost a good horse last week."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, April 30, 1931, p.4: "PERU. (Mrs. Margaret Slinker, Cor.) Mr. and Mrs. James Clifton, Mr. and Mrs. Carol [sic] Beverlin spent last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Emerson and son Rex."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Wednesday, June 26, 1957, p.6: "MRS. JULIA CLIFTON DIES AT 93 YEARS -- Death Occurred Friday at Home of Daughter in Winterset -- Mrs. Julia A. Clifton, a native of Illinois but a resident of Madison county for most of her long life, died Friday, June 21, in Winterset at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Floda Emerson. She was 93 years of age. Mrs. Clifton was the former Julia Alice Powell. She was born at Chillicothe, Ill. on Oct. 2, 1863. She was married to Lyman DeLong on March 18, 1886. They were parents of three children, of which one son, Oran, preceded her in death. The husband and father died on May 22, 1894. Later she was married to James Clifton, who also preceded her in death. She had become a member of the Methodist church in youth. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Floda Emerson of Winterset; a son, Lawrence DeLong of Lorimor, a brother Melvin Powell of Laporte, Minn.; two stepchildren, Sylvester Clifton of Peru and Mrs. Zella Davis of Helena, Mont.; nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Ramsey-Richards Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. W. W. Steinmetz. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery."
NEWSPAPER: The WInterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, Febuary 8, 1900, p.8: "East Peru -- Julia Delong has bargained for the Mascal place in Peru."
Oran POWELL [Parents] was born on 6 Dec 1839 in , , New York. He died on 12 Jun 1909 in East Peru, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 13 Jun 1909 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Mary Jane HUNT on 24 Dec 1862 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: 1860 US Census, Hallock, Peoria, Illinois, 23 Jun 1860, Post Office: North Hampton, p.88, Family #618: "Age 20 b. New York, Farmer"
CENSUS: 1870 US Census, Hallock, Peoria, Illinois, 21 Jun 1870, p.12, Family 89: "Age 30, b. New York, Farmer"
CENSUS: 1880 US Census, Walnut, Madison, Iowa, ED: 116, p.19: "Age 40, b. New York"
CENSUS: 1900 US Census, Walnut, Madison, Iowa, ED: 36, Sheet 8: "Age 60, b. Jan 1839 in New York"NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, January 18, 1895, p.3: "FROM PERU. Orin Powell had a sale last week of stock and farm implements, and talks of starting soon for a warmer clime."
Mary Jane HUNT [Parents] was born on 19 Feb 1844 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois. She died on 26 Apr 1924 in Walnut Twp., Madison, Iowa. She was buried on 28 Apr 1924 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married Oran POWELL on 24 Dec 1862 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: 1870 US Census, Hallock, Peoria, Illinois, 21 Jun 1870, p.12, Family 89: "Age 26, b. Illinois
CENSUS: Age 35, b. Illinois, 1880 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 116, p.19
CENSUS: Age 56, b. Aug 1843 in Illinois, 1900 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 36, Sheet 8NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Wednesday, July 16, 1913, p8: "PERU. Mrs. Mary Powell spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Wheatley Harper and family, west of town."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, May 1, 1924, p.3: "Mrs. Mary J. Powell -- Mary Jane Hunt was born in Peoria county Illinois Feb. 19, 1844. She passed away at the age of 80 years 2 months and 7 days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Clifton in Peru where she had made her home for the past five years. Her death came at the end of an illness of five weeks duration. She was united in marriage to Oran Powell, Dec. 25, 1862. He preceded her in death 15 years ago. To their union were born nine children, six of whom are living, three passing away in early life. She leaves to mourn her loss, Mrs. James Clifton of Peru, William Powell of Lorimor, Mrs. Frank Creger of Ogden, Samuel Powell of Winterset, Mrs. Wheatley Harper of Barney, and Melvin Powell of Laporte, Minn.; 26 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She united with the Methodist church in early life and has lived a Christian ever since. She was a loving wife, a kind mother and a friend to all who knew her. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Peru, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton of Winterset, assisted by Rev L. M. Kirby of Peru. Interment was in the Peru cemetery."
Card of Thanks -- We wish to sincerely thank the many neighbors and friends, who so kindly helped us during the sickness and death of our mother, Mary J. Powell. -- The Children.NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, May 1, 1924, p.5: "Death of Mrs. M. J. Powell -- Mrs. Mary Hunt Powell, aged eighty years, died in Peru on April 26, after a few weeks' illness. She had lived in Iowa for nearly forty-five years. Fifteen years ago, her husband, Oran Powell, passed away. Three daughters and three sons survive their mother. Funeral services were held in the Peru Methodist church, in charge of Rev. David J. Shenton of Winterset, with Rev. L. M. Kirby of Peru, assisting."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, May 1, 1924, p.7: "PERU -- Mrs. Mary Powell passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim Clifton, Saturday evening. The funeral was held in the M.E. church Monday afternoon. Rev. Shenton of Winterset, had charge of the services. Burial was made in Peru cemetery."
They had the following children:
F i Julia Alice POWELL M ii William H. POWELL F iii Cynthia Ann POWELL M iv Samuel S. POWELL F v Mary E. POWELL F vi Edna A. POWELL F vii Pearl Rebecca POWELL M viii Melvin E. POWELL
Lawrence Ray DELONG [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 19 Dec 1892 in Carson, Pottawattamie, Iowa. He died on 4 Feb 1987 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 7 Feb 1987 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Alverda Esther HOGUE on 9 Sep 1914 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
CENSUS: Age 8, b. Apr 1892 in Iowa, 1900 Federal Census, Iowa, Madison, Walnut Twp., E.D. 36, Sheet 8
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, January 27, 1910, p.2, "Peru. Lawrence Delong was severely injured by being kicked in the face by a horse. One eye-ball was bursted, and a gash cut in his face. He was at Charlie Silliman's when it happened."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, August 18, 1910, p.2: "Earl Emerson and family and Lawrence Delong and Gale Emerson spent a week camping on Coon River."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Wednesday, February 11, 1987, p.3: "Lawrence DeLong, Winterset -- Services for Lawrence R. DeLong, 94 who died Feb. 4 at the Winterset Care Center North where he resided, were held Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Brite officiating. Burial was at the Peru cemetery. Born in Pottawattamie County on Dec. 19, 1892, he was the son of Lyman and Julia Pawell [sic] DeLong. He was a farmer and worked in pipeline construction. On Sept. 9, 1914, he married Alverda E. Hougue [sic]. Mr. DeLong lived all his life in Madison County. Survivors include daughters, Gwendolyn Hope and Geneva Addy, both of Winterset; a grandson, six great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three grandchildren, a brother and a sister."
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
Alverda Esther HOGUE was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Madison, Iowa. She died on 16 Jun 1979 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. She was buried on 19 Jun 1979 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married Lawrence Ray DELONG on 9 Sep 1914 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
Source of Birth and Death: Collins Funeral Home Announcement Card,Winterset, Iowa
!BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
They had the following children:
F i Gwendolyn Leone DELONG F ii Geneva Darlene DELONG
Joseph Sylvester EMERSON [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 27 Nov 1855 in Walnut, Madison, Iowa. He died on 21 Feb 1936 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 23 Feb 1936 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Dulcie Isabell WEEKS on 13 Aug 1895 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
Other marriages:LILLEY, Sarah Augusta
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Walnut Township, Madison, Iowa, 21 Jun 1870: "Sylvester Emerson, White, Male, age 15, Occupation: Works on Farm, born: Iowa"
MARRIAGE: To Dulcie Isabell Weeks, Marriage Records of Madison County, Iowa
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, December 28, 1894, p.3: "Henry See and James Emerson have gone to Taylor county. Henry is looking up a new home, having sold his farm at this place to J. S. Emerson."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, January 18, 1895, p.7: "THE REAL ESTATE MARKET. Geo B. Jickling to J S and James Emerson war n hf of se qr and se q of nw qr of sec 24 and e hf of nw qr of ne qr sec 26 Walnut tp $3,600
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, February 22, 1895, p.9, "THE REAL ESTATE MARKET. James Emerson to J S Emerson war 138 a in secs 2 and 3 Walnut tp $4,200
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, September 30, 1909, p.2: "J. S. Emerson and wife have gone to Colfax, where he expects to take treatment."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, September 30, 1909, p.2: "Dr. Skinner was called in consultation with Dr. Griffith at the sick bed of J. S. Emerson."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, August 25, 1910, p.2: "J.S. Emerson is having a new barn built on his farm, adjoining town on the north."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, October 6, 1910, p.2, Peru: "J.S. Emerson sold the Peru Bank to E.C. Zimmerman & Co. who will take possession as soon as everything is ready."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Thursday, October 20, 1910, p.1, "Peru Bank to Change Hands. The bank at East Peru is to change ownership, the transfer to take place December 1st. W.H. Deardorff, who retires from the board of supervisors on January 1st, and Elmer Zimmerman a former Peru merchant now located at Van Meter, are mentioned as those actively interested in the new ownership. Mr. Zimmerman will be the cashier, and will be in active management of the bank. The change, we feel sure, will be welcomed by the banking public in that vicinity."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Madison, Iowa, Wednesday, December 4, 1912, p.2: "Peru. J. S. Emerson received word last week of the death of Frank Holloway, the husband of his sister, Elda, who is left with four little children."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Wednesday, July 23, 1913, p2: "PERU. Geo. Lilley and wife and J. S. Emerson and wife autoed up to Lorimor Friday afternoon."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, August 6, 1931, p.3: "PERU (Mrs. Margaret Slinker, Cor.) Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sprung of Delta, Colorado and Mrs. Kate Williams of Mt. Pleasant are visiting at the home of their brother J. S. Emerson and other relatives the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Sprung are on their way to Philadelphia, to visit their son."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madison, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, February 27, 1936, p.1: "J.S. Emerson, Peru Pioneer is Dead -- Member of One of Earliest Families Settling in Walnut Township -- The death of J.S. Emerson at his home in Peru early Friday morning ended the career of a man prominently identified with Madison county for nearly 81 years. Mr. Emerson was the son of James and Mary Ann Emerson, one of the first families settling in Walnut township. He was born November 27, 1855, on the farm which his father homesteaded, and which he owned at the time of his death. His entire life was spent in Madison county, with the exception of a few months in Kansas. Early in life he united with the Christian church. He became one of the most extensive land owners in the county, at the time of his death owning more than 700 acres of land in Scott and Walnut townships. He was active and successful in business affairs, being one of the organizers, in 1899, of the Peru Savings bank. He was married to Sarah Augusta Lilley on June 19, 1881. They were the parents of four children: a son Alonzo, who died in infancy; and Ralph, Earl, and Ethel, all living in Madison county. Following the death of the first wife, he was married to Dulcie Weeks, on August 13, 1895. To this union a son was born, Gale Emerson. Mr. Emerson is survived by his widow, the four children, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and three sisters. Funeral services were held from the Ramsey-Richards funeral home in Winterset, Sunday in charge of Rev H.L. Olmstead of the Church of Christ. Burial was made at the Peru cemetery."
Dulcie Isabell WEEKS was born on 1 Jan 1874 in Madison, Iowa. She died on 30 Mar 1947 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa. She was buried on 1 Apr 1947 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married Joseph Sylvester EMERSON on 13 Aug 1895 in Winterset, Madison, Iowa.
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, May 10, 1895, p.6: "FROM PERU. "Among the Walnut township school teachers, we notice Vivian Ellis at Quail Trap, Carrie Travis at the Ridge school, Dulcie Weeks at Peru, Will Holdcraft at Barney, Birdie Bell at the Reagan school, Bertha Travis at the Peters school in Monroe township."
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madision, Winterset, Iowa, Friday, December 16, 1937, p.4: "Mr. and Mrs. Gale Emerson and children were Sunday guest at the home of his mother, Mrs. Dulcie Emerson."
OBIT: Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, April 2, 1947, MRS. J. S. EMERSON Died Here Sunday, Mrs. Dulcie Emerson, for 40 years a resident of Peru, died at the Peterson Nursing home in Winterset Sunday, March 30, at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Emerson was a life-long resident of Madison county. She was the former Dulcie Isobell Weeks, daughter of James and Mary Ann Weeks, and was born near Winterset, Jan. 1, 1874. She was married to J. S. Emerson on Aug. 13, 1895. The first 10 years of their married life was spent on a farm in Scott township, after which they moved to Peru. Mr. Emerson died 11 years ago. She is survived by a son, Gale Emerson of Winterset; three step-children, Ralph Emerson of Newton, Earl Emerson of Winterset and Mrs. Grover Mease of Peru; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Jickling of Winterset, Mrs. George Wimmer of Bozeman, Mont., Mrs. Ollie Bolton of Ainsworth, Nebr., and Mrs. Zoa Rippey of Des Moines. Funeral services were held here Tuesday from the Ramsey-Richards funeral home, in charge of the Rev. J. D Stevens, pastor of the Peru Methodist church. Burial was made in the Peru cemetery.
They had the following children:
M i Gale Sylvester EMERSON
James A. EMERSON [Parents] was born on 10 Jun 1822 in , , Ohio. He died on 15 Jan 1875 in Walnut, Madison, Iowa. He was buried on 16 Jan 1875 in Peru, Madison, Iowa. He married Mary Ann CONWAY in , , Ohio.
NEWSPAPER: The Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa, Thursday, January 21, 1875, Pg 6: "James Emerson, of Walnut, one of our earliest settlers, was buried last Saturday. Mr. Emerson had been ailing for some time but was able the Monday preceding his death to go several miles to look after cattle he was feeding."
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Walnut Township, Madison, Iowa, 21 Jun 1870: "James Emerson, White, Male, age 48, Occupation: Farmer, born: Ohio"
Mary Ann CONWAY [Parents] was born on 12 Sep 1830 in , , Kentucky. She died on 5 Sep 1901. She was buried in Peru, Madison, Iowa. She married James A. EMERSON in , , Ohio.
Other marriages:WAECHTER, John Jacob
BURIAL: Peru Cemetery
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Walnut Township, Madison, Iowa, 21 Jun 1870: "Mary Emerson, White, Female, age 38, Occupation: Keeping House, born: Kentucky"
They had the following children:
F i Mary Elizabeth EMERSON M ii Henry William EMERSON M iii James EMERSON M iv Joseph Sylvester EMERSON F v Amanda Catherine EMERSON F vi Anna Eliza EMERSON F vii Francis Eve EMERSON was born on 14 Oct 1862 in , Madison, Iowa. She died on 22 Nov 1872. She was buried in Peru, Madison, Iowa.
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Walnut Township, Madison, Iowa, 21 Jun 1870: "Eve Emerson, White, Female, age 8, Occupation: At School, born: Iowa"M viii John A. Picture EMERSON F ix Minerva A. EMERSON was born on 23 Jun 1866 in , Madison, Iowa. She died on 6 Nov 1894. She was buried in Peru, Madison, Iowa.
CENSUS: 1870 US Federal, Walnut Township, Madison, Iowa, 21 Jun 1870: "Minerva Emerson, White, Female, age 9, born: Iowa"
CENSUS: 1885 Iowa, Madison, Walnut, Peru; M. A. Emerson; Age 18; Female; Birth County: Madison; Single; Infirmities: Idiotic; FHL Film: 1021494; Volume 226
BURIAL: Peru CemeteryF x Elda Euphemia EMERSON