Charles T. Brooks1

M, b. 5 March 1852, d. 17 September 1912
Father-OtherRobert L. Weeks2 b. c 1828, d. 3 Mar 1896
Mother-OtherCaroline Weeks2 b. c 1837
Last Edited28 Nov 2012
Birth*Charles T. Brooks was born on 5 March 1852 at "Maurice" sic, probably, Morris Co., NJ.3,1,2 
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Woodson, daughter of James Milnor Woodson and Elizabeth Agnes Harrison, on 9 December 1878 at Plattsmouth City, Cass Co., NE.2 
Death*Charles T. Brooks died on 17 September 1912 at New Market, Taylor Co., IA, at age 60; "Charles Brookes minor in the Ben Welch mine was found dead by his comrades Tuesday morning. The coroner pronounced the cause heart trouble."3,4 
Burial*He was buried at Memory Cemetery, just west of New Market in section 12 of East River Twp., Page Co., IA.5

Family

Mary Elizabeth Woodson b. 1 Jun 1856, d. 5 Apr 1932
Children

Citations

  1. [S708] Nancy Freshour and Adams County Genealogical Society, Adams County, Iowa Birth Records.
  2. [S893] Charles Brooks and Mary E. Woodson's Marriage.
  3. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  4. [S866] The Times-Republican, 26 Sep 1912, page 1.
  5. [S623] Taylor County Genealogical Society, Taylor Co., IA Tombstones, p. 210.
  6. [S1759] 1895 Iowa State Census, Douglas Twp., Adams Co., image 31, family 166.
  7. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  8. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, see Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa of 13 Jun 1918.

Mary Elizabeth Woodson1,2

F, b. 1 June 1856, d. 5 April 1932
FatherJames Milnor Woodson3 b. c May 1838, d. c Feb 1909
MotherElizabeth Agnes Harrison3 b. 7 Apr 1837, d. 27 Aug 1909
Last Edited29 Jul 2012
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Woodson was born on 1 June 1856 at VA - now WV.3,4 
Marriage*She married Charles T. Brooks, son of Robert L. Weeks and Caroline Weeks, on 9 December 1878 at Plattsmouth City, Cass Co., NE.4 
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Woodson married _____ Seward in October 1925; NOTE that Mary's age of 42 is VERY far from the expected age of 69!! I have no assurance that this is not a coincidence of names.3,5 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Woodson died on 5 April 1932 at age 75.3 
Burial*She was buried at Memory Cemetery, New Market, Page Co., IA.

Family 1

Charles T. Brooks b. 5 Mar 1852, d. 17 Sep 1912
Children

Family 2

_____ Seward

Citations

  1. [S897] 1 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Quitman, Green Twp., Nodaway County, Missouri, Washington, DC, sheet 1 & 2, dwelling 18, family 19.
  2. [S903] 5 Jul 1860 U.S. Census of Buckhannon Twp., Upshur Co., VA (now WV), unknown repository address, p. 101-102, families 703 & 704.
  3. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  4. [S893] Charles Brooks and Mary E. Woodson's Marriage.
  5. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, Seward, Charlie 42 Nkt wed Mary Brooks 48 Nkt. -- 29 Oct 1925 issue of Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa).


  6. [S1759] 1895 Iowa State Census, Douglas Twp., Adams Co., image 31, family 166.
  7. [S708] Nancy Freshour and Adams County Genealogical Society, Adams County, Iowa Birth Records.
  8. [S728] Page & Taylor Co., IA Newpaper Index, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/tci48.htm#ani58-79, see Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa of 13 Jun 1918.

James Milnor Woodson1,2

M, b. circa May 1838, d. circa February 1909
FatherEdwin Woodson3 b. c 1808, d. 14 Jan 1872
MotherMary Goldin3 b. c 1815
Last Edited12 May 2014
Birth*James Milnor Woodson was born circa May 1838 at Albemarle Co., VA.4 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Agnes Harrison, daughter of Seldon Harrison and Mary B. Roberts, at Wheeling, Ohio Co., VA (lnow WV).5 
Marriage*James Milnor Woodson married Elizabeth Agnes Harrison, daughter of Seldon Harrison and Mary B. Roberts, on 23 September 1856 at Upshur Co., VA (lnow WV).2,3 
Death*James Milnor Woodson died circa February 1909. 

Family

Elizabeth Agnes Harrison b. 7 Apr 1837, d. 27 Aug 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S893] Charles Brooks and Mary E. Woodson's Marriage.
  2. [S645] International Genealogical Index (IGI), see FHL film #1395695 Patron ordinance submission sheets, 1969-1991 (batch #8400302, sheet 91).
  3. [S1787] James M & Elizabeth Agnes Woodson Marriage, online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…;searchType=standard;collectionId=1408729;surname=woodson;givenName=james%20m.
  4. [S903] 5 Jul 1860 U.S. Census of Buckhannon Twp., Upshur Co., VA (now WV), unknown repository address, p. 101-102, families 703 & 704.
  5. [S1637] 1 Jan 1925 Iowa State Census Collection 1836-1925, Des Moines Ward 4, Polk Co., Iowa, image 986.
  6. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  7. [S997] June 1880 U.S. Census of Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE, unknown repository address, E.D. 262, p. 12, family 102.

Elizabeth Agnes Harrison1

F, b. 7 April 1837, d. 27 August 1909
FatherSeldon Harrison2 b. c 1787, d. b 1860
MotherMary B. Roberts3 b. Jun 1820
Last Edited28 Aug 2012
Birth*Elizabeth Agnes Harrison was born on 7 April 1837 at VA.4,3,5 
Marriage*She married James Milnor Woodson, son of Edwin Woodson and Mary Goldin, on 23 September 1856 at Upshur Co., VA (lnow WV).6,2 
Death*Elizabeth Agnes Harrison died on 27 August 1909 at at her home, Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE, at age 72. 
Burial*She was buried on 29 August 1909 at Oak Hill Cemetery. 

Family

James Milnor Woodson b. c May 1838, d. c Feb 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] Plattsmouth Journal, 30 Aug 1909, p. 4, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Woodson.
  2. [S1787] James M & Elizabeth Agnes Woodson Marriage, online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…;searchType=standard;collectionId=1408729;surname=woodson;givenName=james%20m.
  3. [S1021] Jun 1850 U.S. Census of District 50, Lewis Co., VA, unknown repository address, family 733.
  4. [S996] Plattsmouth Journal, 30 Aug 1909, p. 4.
  5. [S903] 5 Jul 1860 U.S. Census of Buckhannon Twp., Upshur Co., VA (now WV), unknown repository address, p. 101-102, families 703 & 704.
  6. [S645] International Genealogical Index (IGI), see FHL film #1395695 Patron ordinance submission sheets, 1969-1991 (batch #8400302, sheet 91).
  7. [S284] Videoed Interview, LaVon Dunshee.
  8. [S997] June 1880 U.S. Census of Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE, unknown repository address, E.D. 262, p. 12, family 102.

William Wilson Sr.

M, d. October 1872
Last Edited9 May 2009
Birth*William Wilson Sr. was born at PA.1 
Marriage*He married Amanda (?) at OH.2,3 
Death*William Wilson Sr. died in October 1872 at Warren Co., IN.2 

Family

Amanda (?) b. c 1805
Children

Citations

  1. [S285] Jun 1880 U.S. Census of Concord Twp., Iroquois Co., Illinois, unknown repository address, ED 126, Supervisor District 5, page 11, image 11.
  2. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.
  3. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.

Amanda (?)

F, b. circa 1805
Last Edited11 Jan 2005
Birth*Amanda (?) was born circa 1805 at OH.1 
Marriage*She married William Wilson Sr. at OH.2,1 

Family

William Wilson Sr. d. Oct 1872
Children

Citations

  1. [S1314] 25 Aug 1850 U.S. Census of Liberty Twp., Warren Co., Indiana, unknown repository address, p. 14.
  2. [S286] Emily J. Dunshee v. Amanda Wilson - Mary Houser - Nancy Wakely - Sarah C. Marshall - et al, January 1883 Term (#2742) of Warren Circuit Court, see B165-166, Warren County, Indiana Courthouse.

Everett John Schmitt

M, b. circa 1902
FatherNick Schmitt1
MotherKatherine Klatt1
Charts Thomas (ca 1763-1844) and Mary (McAloney)
Last Edited16 Feb 1998
Birth*Everett John Schmitt was born circa 1902 at Keota, Keokuk Co., IA.1 
Marriage*He married Lo Reno Dunshee, daughter of Reno Benton Dunshee and Charity Mary Simmerman, on 8 September 1921 at Washington, Washington Co., IA.2,3 

Family

Lo Reno Dunshee b. c 1902

Citations

  1. [S287] Washington Co. Marriage Bk 15, p. 571 (B183).
  2. [S223] 1920 U.S. Census of Keota, Keokuk Co., Iowa, Washington, DC, V. 43, ED 52, Sh 9, Ln 15-16, 33-35, 40-41.
  3. [S250] Washington Co., IA Marriage Bk 19, p. 571.

Mary A. Snodgrass1

F, b. 16 February 1820, d. 30 January 1873
Charts Thomas (ca 1763-1844) and Mary (McAloney)
Last Edited30 Aug 2008
Birth*Mary A. Snodgrass was born on 16 February 1820.2 
Marriage*She married Luke Dunshee, son of Thomas Dunshee and Mary McAloney, on 4 March 1856 at Keokuk Co., IA.1,3 
Death*Mary A. Snodgrass died on 30 January 1873 at Keota, Keokuk Co., IA, at age 52.2,4 
Burial*She was buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA.2 

Family

Luke Dunshee b. 16 Nov 1807, d. 31 Jul 1885

Citations

  1. [S509] Letter, Gail Fairchild to Karol F. Dunshee, 21 April 1999.
  2. [S288] County Cemetery Indices and Transcription Records maintained in the Recorder's Office Recorder's Office.
  3. [S1694] International Genealogical Index (IGI), see FHL # 1005837 IT 1-4 -- Marriage records, 1844-1927; index 1880-1906 Keokuk County (Iowa). Clerk of the District Court.
  4. [S508] Mitchell / Dunshee Bible.

Rebecca (?)1,2

F, b. circa 1834
Charts Thomas (ca 1763-1844) and Mary (McAloney)
Last Edited3 Jan 2005
Birth*Rebecca (?) was born circa 1834 at VA.3 
Marriage*She married Luke Dunshee, son of Thomas Dunshee and Mary McAloney. 

Family

Luke Dunshee b. 16 Nov 1807, d. 31 Jul 1885

Citations

  1. [S230] Keokuk County, Iowa Heir & Land Record (Bk 2, p. 17).
  2. [S304] Keokuk County, Iowa Probate Box 241.
  3. [S1297] Jun 1880 U.S. Census of Keota, Keokuk Co., Iowa, unknown repository address, E.D. 151, p. 13.

Elizabeth (?)

F, b. 6 March 1822, d. 24 January 1916
Last Edited20 Jul 2002
Burial*Elizabeth (?) was buried at cemetery, Keota, Keokuk Co., IA.1 
Birth*She was born on 6 March 1822.1 
Death*She died on 24 January 1916 at Keota, Keokuk Co., IA, at age 93.1 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S213] Keota Cemetery Index and Transcription Record maintained in the Recorder's Office Keokuk County Courthouse.
  2. [S210] 6-7 Jun 1900 U.S. Census of Seventy Six Twp., Washington Co., Iowa, Washington, DC, Vol. 79, E.D. 120, sheet 2, page 3.

Ada McGahan (McGann)

F, b. November 1882
FatherJerome McGahan1 b. Aug 1855
MotherMary Evelyn Bartton d. b 1900
Charts Thomas (ca 1763-1844) and Mary (McAloney)
Last Edited20 Mar 2000
Birth*Ada McGahan (McGann) was born in November 1882 at Washington Co., IA.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Leon Dunshee, son of Thomas Benton Dunshee and Cordelia R. Squires, circa 1897.2,3 
Marriage*Ada McGahan (McGann) married Ralph Burton Northrup on 17 November 1903 at Keota, Keokuk Co., IA.4 

Family 1

Frank Leon Dunshee b. 18 Mar 1879, d. 15 May 1945
Child

Family 2

Ralph Burton Northrup

Citations

  1. [S290] 1 June 1900 U.S. Census of Keota, Lafayette Twp., Keokuk Co., Iowa, Washington, DC, E.D. 45, sheet 2 (or 5?), lines 27 & 92.
  2. [S225] Frank L. Dunshee's Assignment of Inheritance Keokuk County, Iowa probate box 151.
  3. [S226] Floz L. Dunshee, Keokuk County, Iowa birth registration Birth Record 2, p. 254 (Aug 1898).
  4. [S289] Certificate, Ralph Burton Northrup & Ada (McGahan) Dunshee marriage of 17 Nov 1903.

Floz(?) L. Dunshee

F, b. August 1898
FatherFrank Leon Dunshee1 b. 18 Mar 1879, d. 15 May 1945
MotherAda McGahan (McGann) b. Nov 1882
Charts Thomas (ca 1763-1844) and Mary (McAloney)
Last Edited20 Mar 2000
Birth*Floz(?) L. Dunshee was born in August 1898 at Keokuk Co., IA.1 

Citations

  1. [S226] Floz L. Dunshee, Keokuk County, Iowa birth registration Birth Record 2, p. 254 (Aug 1898).