Dorothy Schwieder, professor of history, Iowa State University, wrote a brief summary of Iowa’s history which can be found on the State Library of Iowa’s webpage. Iowa records June 1833 as the date for the first white settlement. Iowa became a state in 1846. Xaver Aleck arrived in the 1850s, and the Gage’s and DeJean’s came around 1880 … Continue reading Iowa – A glimpse into the lives of our ancestors
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Elizabeth Bullis – Herstory
Up until recently, I had very little on Elizabeth Bullis. The census is all I have found to provide a window of birth between 1821 and 1823 in the state of New York. Her marriage to Julian DeJean is recorded in a Rock County index (transcribed) as 22 October 1846 at Janesville. Their first son, … Continue reading Elizabeth Bullis – Herstory
My Lost Grandmothers: More Brick Walls
1840 U.S. Federal Census for South Huntington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. I am at a hard brick wall on many of our female ancestors. I know who all of my 3 x great grandmothers are, but I am unable to complete documentation on four. Daniel’s mother, Mary Wible or Weigle, has been elusive; however, I may … Continue reading My Lost Grandmothers: More Brick Walls
Julian DeJean
I am flustered that I can not find source documents on Julian's lineage. The only thing we have to go on is Myrle's research that states Julian was a son of Stephen DeJean and Cornelia Rouse. I believe Myrle is correct, as do many other researchers, however my need for neat and tidy records compels … Continue reading Julian DeJean
George Washington DeJean
Luella’s father was George Washington DeJean. He was born 14 August 1846 or 1847 in Wisconsin, possibly in or near Albion, Dane County. No record of birth has been found yet, so all I have are secondary records such as U.S. and State census, military, burial and Myrle Grimes’ research. His parents were Julian Fayette … Continue reading George Washington DeJean
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