John A. Weeks

#244, b. c 1844
Death* John A. Weeks died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1844 He was born c 1844 at Floyd Co., VA. 
Marriage*27 Aug 1882 He married Margaret Jewell, daughter of William Jewell and Mary Hall, on 27 Aug 1882 at Floyd Co., VA. 

Family

Margaret Jewell b. 25 Jan 1841, d. 8 Jan 1951
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Matilda Furrow

#278, b. c 1844
FatherAbram Furrow b. c 1805
MotherMary Jewell b. c 1803
Death* Matilda Furrow died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1844 She was born c 1844 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 She was the daughter of Abram Furrow and Mary Jewell. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Margaret Doyle

#1392, b. 1844
FatherLeonard Doyle b. 1815
MotherCatherine Dennis b. 1810
Birth*1844 Margaret Doyle was born in 1844 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 She was the daughter of Leonard Doyle and Catherine Dennis. 
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Rhoda Ann Overturf

#852, b. 7 Mar 1844, d. 19 Apr 1914
FatherSamuel Overturf b. 20 Oct 1812, d. 27 Oct 1889
MotherOlivia L. Woodworth b. 1820, d. 27 Jun 1876
Person-Note* COPY OF LETTER WRITTEN BY RHODA OVERTURF EARLY TO HER SISTER, HELEN OVERTURF NEEDHAM:

At Home, August 5th, 1869

Dear Sister Helen;

I received you letter about three weeks ago or some wheres near it. We were getting ready to move then as fast as possible and couldn't think of taking time to write, and after we had moved I had only time to get straitened up before the harvesting commenced. I had the hands to cook for three days and a half. Was glad enough when it was over. Would have gotten along very well if Ora hadn't been so cross. He is cutting teeth and has not been very well this long time. I would have had plenty of help if I had been nearer the Grove, but was very thankfull for what I did get. Kolla(?) was here one day and Frann, her little girl was here the half day. We have a splendid crop of wheat. Couldn't have wished for a better one. I only hope it will be a good price, that is the most that troubles me now. Corn in this part of the country won't do to brag on very much, it has been too cold for it.

I have never seen such a summer since I can remember, it is cold enough to say to have the stove in the house and a roaring fire in it. It it don't get warmer soon we will have to move it. It is clouding up now as if it is going to rain. A good shower wouldn't come much amiss. I have been hoeing and watering my currents and gooseberrys for the last two days and consequently have a lame back and blistered hands. I was afraid the long spell of dry weather would kill them. I never had any of that discription that I thought so much of. I would be ruined if any of them should die.

Melissa gave me a sprout from her yellow rose. Will get it in the spring. I am in such a hurry for next spring to come so we can get some trees and things set out around the house to make it look more home like, as it is the bare ground is our yard, grass and a few tall weeds our shubery, and our little house looks kind of boxified as it is only sheated up crossways on the outside, and the cracks battened with lath on the inside. Don't look very stilish now you can bet, but will get it finished all right before cold weather. Can't do everything at once.

I am not at all discouraged but am just in the hilt of my glory and as independent as a hog on ice. I thought I would be a little lonesome for a while but haven't thought of such a thing. Mace has been up to the Grove harvesting ever since they finished here. Stayed alone last night and expect to again tonight. I am going up to see Melissa next Saturday, which is the day of the eclipse. I'm afraid I wouldn't see it if I stayed here.

You wanted to know if you could have one of the little girls if you would come next summer. Of course you can and Ora too if you want him. Will be glad to get rid of them. You will find Allie a great help to you. She does the churning every morning while I wash the dishes, and can do lots of other things. Clara, our little blue eyed curly headed girl will neither help you or make you any work. All she is good for is to ask questions, and Orra, all he can do for you is try your patience. He is out doors now running after the pigs with a stick nearly as large as he is. He climbs the ladder upstairs whenever he pleases. There isn't anything about the house but what he can clomb onto or fall off from He whips the girls and expects he could you, can bite, scratch and pull your hair to your hearts content. Come back and get them as soon as possible, but don't make calculations on staying one bit longer than you can help for board is worth three dollars a week. Don't like to furnish it for that.
Write when you please,
R. S. Early

NOTE:(The last couple of sentences are so endearing to me. Their mode of thinking was from hardships endured, and never complained about because it just came naturally with the job of living).
Donna O'Neill. 
Marriage* Rhoda Ann Overturf married Thomas Mason Early. 
Birth*7 Mar 1844 Rhoda Ann Overturf was born on 7 Mar 1844 at Caladonia, PA. 
 She was the daughter of Samuel Overturf and Olivia L. Woodworth. 
Burial*Apr 1914 Rhoda Ann Overturf was buried in Apr 1914; Bristow, IA. 
Death*19 Apr 1914 She died on 19 Apr 1914 at Bristow, IA, at age 70. 

Family

Thomas Mason Early b. 1840, d. 1917
Children
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Adoline Z. Jewell

#267, b. 15 May 1844, d. 2 Feb 1923
FatherJames T. Jewell b. c 1802, d. 20 Jan 1877
MotherPriscilla Furrow b. c 1805, d. 1883
Person-Note* Adoline and Charles Collins had 8 children.

Children

1. Charles Collins
2. William Collins
3. Priscilla Collins
4. Matilda Collins
5. Sarah Collins
6. Flora Collins
7. Alpha Collins
8. Jewell Collins. 
Birth*15 May 1844 Adoline Z. Jewell was born on 15 May 1844 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 She was the daughter of James T. Jewell and Priscilla Furrow. 
Marriage*12 Jan 1866 Adoline Z. Jewell married Charles E. Collins on 12 Jan 1866. 
Death*2 Feb 1923 Adoline Z. Jewell died on 2 Feb 1923 at age 78. 

Family

Charles E. Collins b. 20 Jan 1839, d. 13 Apr 1923
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Christian Beck

#935, b. 17 Aug 1844, d. 1931
FatherJohn Beck b. 1812, d. 1902
Mother(?) Unknown b. 1817
Person-Note* Taken from Los Angeles Times May 17, 1930

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beck, Pomonans who were married May 17, 1870, and who will observe the anniversary with a dinner and reception.

COUPLE MARRIED 60 YEARS AGO CELEBRATES

It was 60 years ago today that Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beck of 581 W. Holt Avenue were married in Burlington, Wis. Tomorrow they will observe the anniversary with a dinner at the home for their children and a reception for friends and relatives in the afternoon.
Seven of the 11 living children will be present at the dinner. There are 37 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The four generations will be represented at the affair.
Mr.and Mrs. Beck, who have lived in Pomona 10 years, have resided in their Holt avenue residence thruout that time.
Mr. Beck will be 86 years old Aug. 10 and his bride of three score years will celebrate her 79th anniversary next Dec. 5.
Following their marriage, May 17, 1870, in the Wisconsin town which was also Mrs. Beck's birthplace, the couple lived there 18 years. Mr. Beck was a prominent horse fancier and his fancy stock often drew blue ribbons at Milwaukee state fairs.
Pioneer trials and the experiences of frontier life were also the lot of these two Pomonans for in 1888 they moved to Iowa, living near Ashton while the Indians were still quite plentiful. When they left Wisconsin their relatives felt that they were moving into the midst of the wildest Indian territory.
However, the children recall the Iowa farm as a scene of pleasant memories, for it was widely known as one of the finest in the north-western part of the state.
Twelve children were born to the Becks, but one son, Louis, who was in service during the World War died at Mayo Brothers clinic. Four of the children are local residents. John Beck, who has been here 30 years; Henry L. Beck, Mrs. Josephine Dunn and Albert Beck.
William Beck, Herman Beck, and Mrs. Anna Knabe of Los Angeles are the other children expected.
The only ones unable to be present are Frank Beck, Spokane, Wash; Mrs. Tony Dries, Ashton, Ia; Mrs. John McGinn, Sioux City, Ia; and Miss Katherina Beck, Onawa, Ia.
Great Grandchildren living in Pomona are Bobby Beck, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Beck, and Margaret Elaine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Beck.
Other fourth generation members expected are the four children of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beck of Chino, Leo Jr., Willias, Frederick, and Evelyn Jean; Richard and Phillis Burns, sons of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Burns of Los Angeles, and Billy Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beck of Watsonville. 
Birth*17 Aug 1844 Christian Beck was born on 17 Aug 1844 at Darmstad, Germany. 
 He was the son of John Beck and (?) Unknown. 
Marriage*17 May 1870 Christian Beck married Elizabeth Sellen, daughter of Johann Sellen and Anne Donnen, on 17 May 1870 at Burlington, Racine, WI. 
Death*1931 Christian Beck died in 1931 at Pomona, CA. 

Family

Elizabeth Sellen b. 18 Dec 1852
Children
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Louisa Payne

#216, b. c 1845
Death* Louisa Payne died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1845 She was born c 1845 at Mercer Co, WVA. 
Marriage*5 Nov 1866 She married Asa H. Jewell, son of John Jewell and Christina Hall, on 5 Nov 1866 at Mercer Co, WVA. 

Family

Asa H. Jewell b. c 1835, d. c 1898
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Charles Furrow

#280, b. c 1845
FatherAbram Furrow b. c 1805
MotherMary Jewell b. c 1803
Death* Charles Furrow died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1845 He was born c 1845 at VA. 
 He was the son of Abram Furrow and Mary Jewell. 
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Sarah Jane Bandy

#980, b. c 1845
FatherCornelius Bandy b. 17 Feb 1816, d. a 1880
MotherSarah Barton
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*c 1845 Sarah Jane Bandy was born c 1845. 
 She was the daughter of Cornelius Bandy and Sarah Barton. 
Marriage*1869 Sarah Jane Bandy married Reubon Woolwine in 1869. 

Family

Reubon Woolwine
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Mary Elizabeth Unknown

#851, b. 10 Mar 1845, d. 13 Dec 1924
Marriage* Mary Elizabeth Unknown married Alonzo Overturf, son of Samuel Overturf and Olivia L. Woodworth. 
Burial* Mary Elizabeth Unknown was buried; Bristow, IA. 
Birth*10 Mar 1845 She was born on 10 Mar 1845. 
Death*13 Dec 1924 She died on 13 Dec 1924 at age 79. 

Family

Alonzo Overturf b. 15 Mar 1841, d. 6 Jul 1921
Children
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William Henry Dunning

#1469, b. 14 Mar 1845
FatherLoan Dunning b. 23 Dec 1795, d. 30 Dec 1865
MotherAlzina Little
Person-Note* William Henry, born March 14, 1845. He enlisted during the Civil War in Co. E., 32d Iowa Vols., for eighteen months and was in the battles of Fort DeRussey, Pleasant Hill, Tupelo, Nashville, and Mobile. Residence, Boylin's Grove. 
Death* William Henry Dunning died at Unknown. 
Birth*14 Mar 1845 He was born on 14 Mar 1845 at IA. 
 He was the son of Loan Dunning and Alzina Little. 
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Emeline Jewell

#248, b. 10 Nov 1845, d. 10 Feb 1890
FatherWilliam Jewell b. 25 Jan 1800, d. 11 Jan 1886
MotherMary Hall b. 3 Aug 1805
Burial* Emeline Jewell was buried; Sumit Cemetery. 
Birth*10 Nov 1845 She was born on 10 Nov 1845 at Floyd Co., VA. 
 She was the daughter of William Jewell and Mary Hall. 
Death*10 Feb 1890 Emeline Jewell died on 10 Feb 1890 at Christianburg, Montgomery CO, VA, at age 44. 
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Charles White Jewell

#226, b. c 1846
FatherJohn Jewell b. c 1798
MotherChristina Hall b. 1803
Death* Charles White Jewell died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1846 He was born c 1846 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 He was the son of John Jewell and Christina Hall. 
Marriage*2 Jul 1867 Charles White Jewell married Mary Elizabeth Hall on 2 Jul 1867 at Montgomery CO, VA. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Hall b. c 1850
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Abram Furrow

#281, b. c 1846
FatherAbram Furrow b. c 1805
MotherMary Jewell b. c 1803
Death* Abram Furrow died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1846 He was born c 1846 at VA. 
 He was the son of Abram Furrow and Mary Jewell. 
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Minerva Barnett

#293, b. c 1846
FatherRobert Barnett
MotherElizabeth Jewell b. 1813
Birth*c 1846 Minerva Barnett was born c 1846. 
 She was the daughter of Robert Barnett and Elizabeth Jewell. 
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Malinda Jewell

#299, b. c 1846
FatherRobert Jewell d. b 1880
MotherAgnes Rees b. c 1805
Death* Malinda Jewell died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1846 She was born c 1846. 
 She was the daughter of Robert Jewell and Agnes Rees. 
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William J. Wallace

#458, b. c 1846
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Marriage* William J. Wallace married Clara J. McCutcheon, daughter of Preston Smith McCutcheon and Jane Wilsey. 
Death* William J. Wallace died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1846 He was born c 1846. 

Family

Clara J. McCutcheon b. c 1850
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Melville Silas Needham

#744, b. 1 May 1846, d. 21 Dec 1923
FatherSilas Thayer Needham b. 27 Apr 1817
MotherSusan Francis Dunning b. 29 Apr 1823, d. 12 Feb 1892
Person-Note* Obituary of Melville Silas Needham written by son-in-law, Eldridge Wade Bandy.

MELVILLE SILAS NEEDHAM
Born May 1, 1846
Born in the town of Pittsford, Rutland Co., Vermont.
He came to DeKalb, Ill in 1850. From DeKalb he moved to Butler Co., Iowa in 1856 in which place he residid until 1908, when he moved to Huron, South Dakota at which place he died Dec. 21, 1923, age 79 years. He was married to Helen F. Overturf Dec 17, 1875. To this union was born 3 children, Mrs Ivia Bandy of Huron, SD, Louie D. who died at age of 5 1/2 years, Mrs F. L. Miller of Dumont, Iowa. He also adopted Susie M. now residing at Huron, SD - daughter of Mrs Lillian Hayes. There are 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

His parents was among the first settlers of Butler Co., IA. The first election held in Pittsford Township was in the first log house built in the Township which was built by his father who lived in a hay house while the log house was being built.

He was connected with the I.O.A.F. lodge for the past 45 years and was a Charter Member of Dumont Lodge #52.

He served as Constable for 17 years and Justice for 4 years in Pittsford Township.

NOTES from the book 'THE EARLY HISTORY OF IOWA'

In 1880, Melville Needham was the manager of 3 hotels. One in New Hartford, one in Hampton, IA, and a third in Dumont, IA.

NOTES from Helen Overturf Needham:
While managing the hotel in Dumont, his wife, Helen managed the kitchen. She baked all the pies and cakes and had girls working for her who served the meals in the dining room. One incident she told of is that at one time she heard a man using profanity in the dining room and she immediatly went in and told him "No profanity will be allowed in this hotel". Later she learned this was one of the Ringling Brothers of the original Ringling Brother's Circus.
Approximately 2 years later, Melville and Helen left the hotel business because the work wwas too strenuous for Helen. He was later appointed Justice of the Peace in Bristow, Iowa.
Sometime later they returned to Dumont where they bought a butcher shop. The farmers brought the butchered animals to his shop where he would cut the meat. Being of the generous nature that he was, Melville allowed credit to his many friends who took advantage of his good nature so he had to discontinue this business.
Melville owned a farm near Dumont at $5.00 per acre, and with another man they bought the first thrashing machine in the county. In order to do this, Melville mortgaged his farm. The fellow collected all the bills and Melville lost his farm. Besides, Helen said she was not going to be a farmer's wife. They only had the farm about 1 year.
From Iowa, they moved to Huron, South Dakota where Melville worked in the yards of the Chicago and North Western Railroad. He was later retired because of age and died in their home at 456 Lawn Ridge Ave. in Huron, SD. Helen lived the remainder of her life with her daughter, Ivia at 518 Simmons Ave. in Huron, SD. 
Burial* Melville Silas Needham was buried; Bristow, IA. 
Marriage* He married Helen Francina Overturf, daughter of Samuel Overturf and Olivia L. Woodworth. 
Birth*1 May 1846 Melville Silas Needham was born on 1 May 1846 at Boylin's Grove, IA. 
 He was the son of Silas Thayer Needham and Susan Francis Dunning. 
Death*21 Dec 1923 Melville Silas Needham died on 21 Dec 1923 at age 77. 

Family

Helen Francina Overturf b. 27 Jul 1850, d. 30 Mar 1942
Children
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Christine Wilhelmine Bergman

#1097, b. 17 Sep 1846
FatherJohann Gottlieb Bergman b. 1815
MotherWilhelmine Eule b. 6 Sep 1824
Birth*17 Sep 1846 Christine Wilhelmine Bergman was born on 17 Sep 1846 at Seegrehna, Sachsen, Prussia, Germany. 
 She was the daughter of Johann Gottlieb Bergman and Wilhelmine Eule. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

George W. Jewell

#228, b. c 1847, d. 15 Jun 1903
FatherJohn Jewell b. c 1798
MotherChristina Hall b. 1803
Person-Note* George and Phoebe Jewell had 9 children.

Children

1. Cynthia Mary Jewell b: 15 Dec 1867
2. Marcella Jewell b: 11 Oct 1869
3. Milton Jewell b: 3 Apr 1872
4. Ollie Jewell b: 13 Apr 1874
5. Alice M. Jewell b: 28 Aug 1877
6. Edmonia Jewell b: 5 Apr 1879
7. George Marshall Jewell b: 16 Sep 1881 in , Montgomery Co., Virginia
8. John Garfield Jewell b: 27 May 1884
9. Hank Jewell b: 16 Aug 1886. 
Marriage* George W. Jewell married Phoebe Ann Smith. 
Birth*c 1847 George W. Jewell was born c 1847. 
 He was the son of John Jewell and Christina Hall. 
Death*15 Jun 1903 George W. Jewell died on 15 Jun 1903. 

Family

Phoebe Ann Smith b. c 1849
Last Edited7 Sep 2016