Category Archives: 1890s

Bess L. Nelings Autograph Book

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Lisaperryjd

Anna Christian was 16 years old when she signed Bess’s book in 1893. In 1895, Anna was living in Banner Township in Beadle County, right over the county line from Osceola. Bert Christian, Anna’s brother, also signed the book. Birl … Continue reading →

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David Dickie Nelings Autograph Book, pt 3

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

In addition to family, friends and neighbors also signed Dick’s autograph book. Mathilde Ulrich was a neighbor of the Nelings in 1895. Rose A. (Johnson) Kingdon was a resident of Broadland, a neighboring township. Roy Parks, who is currently unknown.

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David Nelings Autograph book, part 2

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

David’s family was large, so here are more entries from his family: David “Dick” Tyrrell’s mother wrote a sentiment most mothers would have written. I wonder if this is a general statement or if she was reminding Dick of his … Continue reading →

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David “Dickie” Nelings Autograph Book

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

One of the items gifted by my cousin was David “Dickie” Nelings’ autograph book. Autograph books were used to collect signatures, well-wishes, and addresses of school friends and teachers (http://www.ohiohistoryhost.org/ohiomemory/archives/2546). Usually, autograph books were kept by young women, in this … Continue reading →

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Writing about mental health issues

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

DA Neeling hospital The_Algona_Upper_Des_Moines_Wed__May_25__1892_ Current statistics about mental illness in America estimate “1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year.” – See more at: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.SVhkrOSJ.dpuf Doing genealogy research means that one uncovers facts … Continue reading →

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Alexander W. Perry marries Abbie Cheney

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

“A noon wedding occurred in Mankato today. Mr. Alex W. Perry and Miss Abbie V. Cheney of Amboy were married, the ceremony taking place at the Stahl House, Dr. C. Line of the Methodist church officiating.” The (Mankato) Review, Nov … Continue reading →

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William H. Nelings, post-Civil War Iowa

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

William H. Nelings after the war: History of Clayton County

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Alexander Wallace Perry

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

A photo from a collection my dad got from his sister. I love this photo. Alex, on the chair, looks like my grandpa George. There is humor in the photo which suggests that getting a photo taken was familiar enough … Continue reading →

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James Perry, Girard Kansas

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Lisaperryjd
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James Samuel Perry

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Finally! I received copies of obituaries from Girard Kansas in today’s mail. We were hoping for information about James’ father to take the line back. Nothing in the obits. There is lots of good information about his religious background (Baptist) … Continue reading →

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