Category Archives: Nelings/Neilings/Neelings

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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Letter from home, Civil War

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

Civil War Letter   National July 30   Dear Will. I received a letter from you on Satterday writen on the 10. I was very glad to here you were still well when so many thare is sick. That is … Continue reading →

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WH Neling letter home

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

This letter retains the spelling of the original. Grand [E]core Louisiana April the 17 [1864] Dear Mother I recived a letter from you the other day dated the 11. I was glad to here from you. It was the first … 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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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 22 July 44

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

22 July 44 Dear Sis, Geo and Kids: Just a note to let you know I am still OK. Things get a little rough now and then, but I think we have seen about as tough going as we can … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. 3 April 44

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

3 April 44 Dear Sis: Just a note to give you my change of address in case my card hasn’t reached you yet. I am somewhere on the East Coast. I don’t know how long it will take my letters … Continue reading →

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The Polar Vortex of 1888

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

On January 12 of 1888 meteorological conditions combined to create a massive blizzard and cold front that swept from the Dakota Territory, to Nebraska, to Minnesota. There was a drop in temperature of 18 degrees in minutes, with the wind … 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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John Manning, spouse of Bessie Nelings

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

Linda posted a great comment on an early post that is so full of helpful info I want to make it a post all on its own. I am still working on genealogy although I recently went back to college … Continue reading →

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Sarah Nelings pension

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Lisaperryjd

http://archive.org/stream/veteransadminist1653unit Nelings, Sarah J. Certificate No. 896,441. ARMY WIDOW Act of May 1, 1920 Name of Soldier: William H. Nelings Service: Corpl and Sgt. Co. E, 27th Iowa Inf.

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