Lucas County, Iowa
BirthsThe dates listed are the dates the announcements were published in the newspaper, NOT the date of birth.
June 07, 1873 M. A. Hatcher, formerly of this place, writes us from Chariton, Iowa, and says: “After a good deal of prospecting we succeeded in finding a ten-pound nugget in our shanty the other day. It’s a boy, and beautiful, just like pa.” Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher are engaged in the dry goods and millinery trade, and doing a good business. [Idaho TriWeekly Statesman, Boise City, I. T., Published Saturday June 07, 1873,
submitted by CD]
February 16, 1886 A young girl baby gladdens the home of Mr. A. Whitten. Frank P. Wright sells the purest milk, makes the best ice cream and has the finest new boy on the continent. Walter Mooney carries an able bodied smile around these days -- better times? No, but just the sweetest boy of them all. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 24,1886 Mr. Larick is happy over the advent of a new girl at his house. Mr. L. will devote some of his odd moments to his old profession again, but on the kindergarten system this time. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 5, 1886 H. S. Miller, of Pleasant Township, is determined to increase the Republican majority up that way -- of course it's a boy. Solomon Holmes, not to be out done comes smiling to the front the happy father of a bouncing boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 19, 1886 Simon Scott, of Benton Township drove recklessly into town last Thursday morning shouting to every boy to get out of the road, boys no account anyhow; but 10-pound girls take the cake; and a smile as big as the hind wheel of a wagon lit up the countenance of the proud and happy dad. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 26, 1886 Thomas Mooney is the gratified father of a new boy. William Yost is looking very happy over the arrival of a fine boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 2, 1886 Rolen Harris says they have a fine boy at their house. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 9, 1886 Theo King rejoices over a 10-pound boy baby; one by one the Republican majority increases. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 14, 1887 Bent Chynoweth rejoices over the recent arrival of a pair of twins at his house, both boys and decidedly chips from the old block. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 21, 1887 A. L. Whitten has been going about since Thanksgiving wearing a wide smile, it's a boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 13, 1888 Mr/Mrs. Lee Wilson are happy over the arrival of a little boy at their home. Mr/Mrs. Sam Wilson, of Kansas, are rejoicing over a little boy at their house also. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 20, 1888 William Shreck, Jr., of Benton Township, says that everything looks well this spring; crops promise well, but the best hope and promise is that fine boy who arrived last week. R. S. Paine is wearing a broad smile on account of the little lady that arrived June 1st. Again another couple are happy; this time it is Wm. Inbody and wife, it's a boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 4,1888 Born, to Daniel Barker and wife, on June 28 a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 11, 1888 Doc McCauley's wife presented him with a bouncing big boy on the 4th. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 8,1888 Born, August 3 to D. W. Powell and wife, a fine boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 15,1888 Born to Mr/Mrs. William Probert, a son. Born August 10 to Mr/Mrs. John Savage, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 22, 1888 James H. Stewart, of Kansas City, was a welcome caller on Monday, and went round, while waiting for a train, and cheered old friends by a cordial shake. He gave us a pleasant bit of news in announcing the arrival at their house of the sweetest girl baby that Kansas City can boast. Born to Mr/Mrs. Hunerdosse, July 15, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 5, 1888 Joe Moss is setting up the cigars this week on account of a fine girl baby at their house. Adam Dale, a boy; John Clapp, a boy; Joe Moss, a girl. Born to Mr/Mrs. S. J. Bingham, August 25, a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 12,1888 When Wes Coles returned from the State Fair last week, he was quite surprised to find a little stranger at this house, she weighs nine pounds, and West says she is welcome to stay as long as she pleases. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 19, 1888 Born, to Miner Morgan and wife, on Sept. 10, a boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 26, 1888 Joe Curtis is determined to keep up the Republican strength in good old Warren. It's a boy and a practical believer in "protection." Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
October 24, 1888 Mr/Mrs. John Patterson, of English, is happy over the arrival of a new girl baby at their house. Mrs. M. J. Lee, of Mediapolis, is visiting her parents, Mr/Mrs. Wm. Graves. She is the proud mother of a boy 15 months old, who weighs 41 pounds, and he is no sucker either, he is a Hawkeye. A fine nine-pound boy at Johnny Halleck's, is what caused Grandpa Halleck to wear such a broad smile last week. And no wonder, as it is the first grandson in the family. Born to Mr/Mrs. John Vorhis, a girl, October 21, baby and father doing well. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 7,1888 Isaac McMay goes around with a smile on his countenance and looks in at all the furniture stores in the village all because he wants a cradle to rock the baby in. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 14, 1888 Mr/Mrs. John Householder rejoice because a young Householder will henceforth brighten the household, a boy Sunday, Nov 11. The Clerk of the Courts has a brand new deputy -November 1st and weighs 10 pounds. Born to Mr/Mrs. C. A. Anderson on Saturday, Nov 10, a girl. Mother and daughter doing finely. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 21, 1888 Born to "Dock" Edwards and wife, Nov. 15 a daughter. Douglas Foster is the proud father of a new boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 28, 1888 Born to Mr/Mrs. Edward Dhabald, Nov 14, a boy. The father is 17 and the mother 16 years old. They claim to be about the youngest married couple in Lucas Co. Let us hear. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 5, 1888 Mrs. John Goltry returned from Mt. Etna on Friday, also John Jr. who has been in Pottawattamie County. The family of her daughter, Arvilla, are rejoicing over the advent of a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 12, 1888 Mr/Mrs. David H. Bond of Cedar Township are rejoicing over the advent of a boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 19, 1888 Dr. J. W. Culley reports a fine new girl at the home of Mr/Mrs. Spicer in Whitebreast Township. Mr/Mrs. Martin Howard of Liberty Township are rejoicing over the advent of a girl. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 26, 1888 T. T. Spicer wears a broad smile caused by the arrival of a fine lady at their house, and he says he is bound for another son-in-law. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
February 13,1889 Mr/Mrs. Will Culbertson are rejoicing over the advent of a sweet girl baby at their house. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
February 29,1889 Born to John Bennett and wife on the 17th, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 6, 1889 Mr. Sam Snodgrass wears a forty acre smile, all on the account of a sweet little girl baby which arrived at his house Feb. 28. Dr. Moore is carrying a very long face now, as he was expecting some help in the office, but it's a girl. Born to Mr/Mrs. Robert Swanson on Feb. 28, a son. I. N. Pulliam is happy over the arrival of a new girl baby at their house. Born to Mrs. Dorcas Davis, a girl baby. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 13,1889 Mr/Mrs. Hal Larimer are rejoicing over the arrival of a young lady, whom it is expected will favor Chariton by making it her home for some time to come. Born to Wm. Patterson and wife Wednesday, Feb. 27th, a daughter. Born to Mr/Mrs. John Shounkwiler, March 8th, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 20,1889 Born, to Mr/Mrs. Wm. Leasure, a girl, March 8th. Father and baby are doing well. Born to J. R. and Ida Poush, March 11 , a son, and be it remembered John came up with the cigars and candy like a nice little man. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 27, 1889 Mr. James H. Taylor wears a broad smile on the account a fine young gentleman which made his appearance in their house March 17. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 3,1889 Dr. Yocum reports twin boys at the home of Mr/Mrs. Ralph Clingman of English Township. T. H. Hughs and wife of Liberty Township are rejoicing over a brand new baby at their house. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 10, 1889 Born to Bige Triggs and wife, a son. Tom Ashby's have a brand new girl at their house. Dan Myers wears a 10-acre smile all on account of the 11-pound girl. The Republicans are gaining in our community, twin boys at Ralph Clingman's and one boy at Phil Hunerdossels and all doing finely. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 17,1889 Born on Friday, April 5 to Ye Editor of the Lucas Ledger and wife, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 1, 1889 A fine 10-1b. boy arrived at the home of Mr/Mrs. E. C. James of Whitebreast Township on April 14. Mr/Mrs. Dan Myers are happy over the arrival of a new girl at their place. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 8, 1889 Born to Kern Randolph and wife, April 30, a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 21, 1889 Born to J. P. Ream and wife, a ? lb. boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 5, 1889 A fine 10 lb. boy at the home of Mr/Mrs. Wilberforce Coles causes great rejoicing in the family. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 19, 1889 Born to Mr/Mrs. Lem Mumford, June 13th a fine little girl, and great-grandma Fry is as happy over it as any of them. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 10, 1889 Eli Manning is wearing a summer smile these days. It's another boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 31, 1889 We note the arrival of a nice little girl at the home of Mr/Mrs. T. A. Bown. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 7, 1889 Mr/Mrs. Joseph Culver of Cedar Township are happy over the arrival of a little girl on August 1. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 14, 1889 Born to Mrs. Wm. Bound on July 26th, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 21, 1889 Dr. McKlveen kindly informs us that Mr/Mrs. Merrill Scoville, of Warren Township were made happy over the arrival of a fine new 10-pound boy on Saturday, August 17. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 28,1889 Mr/Mrs. Leonard Baxter were made happy over the arrival of a sweet little girl visitor on Sunday last, who will be the future light of the household. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 4, 1889 The population of this burg seems to be getting ready for the next census. Mr/Mrs. Gomer Thomas, Mr/Mrs. John Luke and Mr/Mrs. Joseph Tanner all report the arrival of bouncing boys in each family named on August 29. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
September 11, 1889 The junior Editor of the Democrat stepped proudly to the front on Saturday morning with a "boom" edition which he considers decidedly superior to anything in that line yet offered to an appreciative world. It's the dearest, the sweetest and the — well all that fond parents can imagine, a girl. A Patriot scribe was attracted by the very bright and cheerful look about the "Knobby" store on Monday morning. At first the ink fiend attributed the extra light to the decapitation of Mr. Lynch's mustache, but on closer scrutiny discovered the illumination came from the radiant smile which had preempted the happy countenance of Mr. J. C. Bower. The smile took a recess long enough to permit Mr. Bower to say: "It's a sweet little girl at our house, of the regulation (10 Pound) weight." Born to Mr/Mrs. D. W. Williams a daughter on Sept. 4. Born to Mr/Mrs. John Beaven a fine little girl. Grandma Williams is the happiest lady in the land. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
October 2, 1889 E. H. Payne, of Lincoln Township, is the happy father of a fine 10-pound boy. E. C. Wilson manfully set up the cigars on Monday. A beautiful 10-pound girl that appeared at the Wilson mansion Saturday night caused the generous act. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
October 9,1889 Wiley Householder was found on the street yesterday flourishing a telegram and inquiring when the next train left for St. Paul. The telegram said, "It is a boy," and that was what's the matter with Wiley. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 6, 1889 A 10-1b. girl at Col. Sellers of Cedar Township, on October 30. Born, to Mr/Mrs. J. E. Riggs, Oct. 28th, a daughter; and John is happy. Born to Joe Gray and wife, a daughter; also to Luck Ashby and wife, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 13, 1889 A. D. Westfall just received the cheerful news from his wife who is visiting her mother at Osceola of the arrival of a fine 10-1b. boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 20, 1889 H. D. Copeland received a letter last week from his brother Harry of Marion, Ohio, notifying him of the arrival of a nice little girl. Harley is now an uncle for the first time, having been behind his brothers in this respect for the last 10 years. A dimpled rosy cheeked little girl came to brighten the home of Mr/Mrs. N. Howell last Thursday. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 27,1889 Jesse Wolf is the happy father of the finest girl in town. She arrived last week and weighed 12 pounds. Born to Mr/Mrs. James Lockwood, at the home of Mrs. Lockwood's parents, Mr/Mrs. Dr. Stanton, a bright little girl. This will be glad tidings to Mr. Lockwood in his distant home, Hamilton, Nevada. John Watson, of Lincoln Township, is the happy father of a nine-pound boy, born Nov. 25th. James Gallard and wife of English Township, are rejoicing over the arrival of their first born, a son, Nov. 23. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 4, 1889 The new arrivals last week area nice little girl at the home of Ira Curtis and a fine boy at Mr/Mrs. George Earnest. Born to C. P. Norris and wife, a fine little Republican ofthe prohibition stripe. The happy event occurred on the 24th of November. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 11, 1889 Born to Mr/Mrs. H. Schilling on the 3rd, an 11-pound girl. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 25, 1889 C. C. Force is the happiest man in town, he has a fine boy at his house. H. Gittinger, former editor of the Russell News, has a smile on this countenance unequalled by any we ever saw. He says he has a fine girl at his place which accounts for it all. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
January 15,1890 Mrs. Henry H. Stanley presented her husband with the compliments of the season yesterday in the shape of a bouncing and lusty-lunged boy. Butte (Montana) Daily Miner. Mr. L. A. Shular wears a smile unequalled by any we ever saw, but the appearance of a bright little girl at their house accounts for it all. Ed Clark was seen on the streets the other day greeting every one he met with smile. Ed says it is a boy this time. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
February 5,1890 Born to A. L. Arnold and wife, a son. An infant daughter came to grace the home of Mr/ Mrs. Frank Wright on Friday morning last. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
February 12,1890 Mr/Mrs. Wm. Martz are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter last Friday. Mr. A. W. Cooper wears a smile exceeded by none. It is not for nothing, for bright little boy put in his appearance at his house Saturday, February 7. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
February 19,1890 Mr/Mrs. John Hock are rejoicing over the arrival of a couple of little strangers at their home, a boy and a girl; all doing finely to date. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
March 12, 1890 Ed. Porter and wife are rejoicing over the birth of a girl. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 2,1890 Born to Mr/Mrs. Elmer Kinsey on the 26th, a son. Elmer is a little flighty yet, but thinks he is in a safe way to recover. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 9,1890 Born to Mr/Mrs. Wilber Evans of Lincoln Township on Saturday, a son. Mr/Mrs. James VanGilder are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine little girl baby which came to brighten their home one day last week. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 16,1890 Born to Andy Osenbaugh and wife, a daughter. April 14, Wm. Vickroy had a smile all over his face on the account of the newcomer at his house; he says it is a girl; all are doing well and he is hunting for a son-in-law. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
April 23,1890 Simon Press has quit the clothing and dry goods business, temporarily, and gone heavy into cigars, it's a girl and Simon is the happiest man in town. Born to Miner Morgan and wife, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
May 21, 1890 Born to Sidney Howard and wife, a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
June 4, 1890 Born May 22nd to Harlan and Mattie Freeman, of English Township, a 10-1b. boy. Mr. Tom E. Rhodes, who represents the Pilger Grocer Company of Burlington, Iowa is among the clever salesmen in his lines, and can count on a good trade over the CBQ road. He had happiness depicted all over his countenance a few days ago by the advent of a girl baby that his good wife presented him. This being the third heir and the only girl makes Tom spend all his spare moments at home singing baby lullabys. When away from home, on his trips, he sometimes puts in a little time catching wild turkey. During a drive from Derby to Woodburn several weeks ago, he had to cross a bridge in going through apiece of timber about 10:00 at night. It being very dark and foggy, he had no trouble in making a sneak on a fat gobbler, that sat on the railing of the bridge. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 2, 1890 George Routt Jr. has been acting in a dazed sort of way since last Saturday morning and it is said he has been rendered somewhat flighty by the loud cries ... from that young mason which arrived at his house on the named eventful day. We don't smoke but have no objections to "smiling." Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
July 30, 1890 The household of our good friends, Mr/Mrs. H. Willoughby was made happy on Sunday morning by the arrival of a young gentleman who expects to make quite an extended visit with them. Our people will have an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the young stranger later on. Meanwhile he will devote exclusive attention to the business of growing up with the country. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 6, 1890 Born to Clay Pfrimmer and wife, a son. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 13,1890 Douglas Foster has been buying lots of Soothing Syrup; it's a girl, born July 23. A. D. Williamson's have a boy, born July 24. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
August 20,1890 Born to Mr/Mrs. P. D. Mason, August 13, a daughter; and Perry wears that mixed smile, cause four girls to one boy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
October 29, 1890 Born to Mr/Mrs. Fred Gasser, Thursday morning, a son. It's a boy they have at John Hollingsheads. John went to borrow scales, and thought 24 lb scales wouldn't do, he must have the 100 lb scale. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 19, 1890 On Friday night a little messenger made its appearance at the home of Eli Messenger, in the shape of a 10-pound boy. All reported as doing well. Mr. Chas Carr was noticed stepping very high one day last week, when asked the cause said that a little girl had come to stay and make her home with him and being the only one of course he felt happy. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
November 26,1890 Mr/ Mrs. Lee Wilson, of Benton, are happy over the arrival of a fine little stranger at their house, Friday week. Friends of Mr. John Stuhl, one of the Q's faithful employes, noted that he was giving the switches an extra energetic yank on Thursday morning last, and when he began dispensing cigars right and left the boys thought the "old man" had given friend Stuhl a "lift," but one of the knowing one's sung out -- it's a 10 pounder -- a boy, and Johnny is prouder and happier over his arrival than he would be made general manager of the Q -- and they all took another smoke, wishing their good friends Mr/Mrs. Stuhl and -begging his pardon -- the boy, too, all the happiness in the world. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 3, 1890 Mr. Charlie Johnson is wearing a 40-acre smile all on the account of a 10-pound girl which arrived at their home one day last week. Born to Mr/Mrs. Will Prather, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 10, 1890 Born to Mr/Mrs. Dow Blue, of Warren Township, on Monday morning last, a 10-pound boy. As this is the first boy in the family Dow has promised him a pair of fine skates already. It is a girl at Jimmie Wrights. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 17, 1890 Mr/Mrs. J. G. Clawson are rejoicing over the birth of a son. Born to O. A. Wallace and wife, Dec. 13, a daughter. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
December 24, 1890 Mr. Rae Hopper is the happiest man on earth all on the account of that sweet little boy baby which arrived at his home, one day last week. Grandpa Gillespie is still boasting over that new grandson. Originally published in the Chariton Patriot, extracted by Darlene Arnold and pub. in "Hawkeye Heritage", Fall 1996
Transcribed for Genealogy Trails from that publication by K. Torp
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