BIOGRAPHIES: Pioneer Certificates This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Annette Lucas ClintonRoots@aol.com December 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm The following information comes from pioneer certificates on file at the Iowa State Gene Society. More information may be available from the Iowa Genealogical Society, 6000 Douglas, P.O. Box 7735, Des Moines, Iowa 50322 Dalander, Erik Eriksson, son of Erik and Anna (Larsdotter) Eriksson, was bonr 25 Nov. 1814 at Egeby, Vasterloss Parish, Ostergotland, Sweden; died 29 Jan. 1993 at Madrid, Boone Co., IA; and was buried in Dalander Cemetery, Madrid. He married (2nd) Eva Elizabeth Swanson, 22 Oct. 1852 at Madrid. A daughter of Sven and Margareta (Larsdotter) Svensson, she was born 11 Apr. 1836 at Ulrika Parish, Ostergotland, Sweden; died 8 Oct. 1917 at Madrid; and was buried in Dalander Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Boone Co., IA., during September of 1846; and is credited as the founder of Swede Point, later Madrid. Erik and Eva were the parents of Anna Mathilda (Nelson), Clara (died young), Clara (Jacobson), Caroline (Sundberg), Eric Peter, Swain Albert, Carl August, Zachrias W. and Minnie Maria (Hanson). Dalzell, James Samuel, parentage unknown, was born 1821 in Ireland; died 1902 in Dallas Co, IA; and was buried in West Cemetery an Panora. He married Sarah Beamna, about who no further information was available to applicant. The pioneer settled in Dallas County prior to 1856. The couple had a son, John W., and possibly others. Damon, Cyrus B. parentage unknown, born 22 Feb 1817, Briscol, Ontario Co, NY; died 16 Jan 1914, Shannon City, Ringgold Co, Ia; buried Harmony Cemetery, Union Co; married Fanny Abigail Dake 15 Oct 1840, location unknown. Fanny, parentage unknown, born 22 Feb 1817, Briscol; died 30 Jul 1906, Shannon City; buried Harmony Cemetery. Settled near Swan, Marion Co, Ia, before March, 1854, moved to Ringgold Co. Parents of Eunice A (Stradley), Charles B, John H, Sarah E (Roate), Rosanna A (Bradfield, Welthy A (Edwards), Francenia/Francina Maria (Phillips) and Aurelious Odiah. Danley, William E, son of John and Julia Ann (Mosier) Danley, was born 17 Jun 1823 in Butler Co, OH; died 19 Jul 1904 in Prairie City, IA; and was buried in Vandalia Cemetery, Vandalia, IA. He married Harriet E. Totten, daughter of Jasper Totten, 30 Oct 1845 in Butler Co, Ia. She was born 14 Feb 1827 in OH; died 24 Aug 1890 at Orient, IA; and was buried in Vandalia Cemetery. Pioneer came to Mahaska Co, IA, 1855, and settled permanently in Jasper Co, IA, 1856. Children were James, Marandia (Davis), William Marion, Albert Watson, George Washington, Cyrus Davis, Ellis Gifford, Martha Jane (Patterson) and Rosa Lea (Brach). Darling, Benjamin, parentage unknown, was born 25 Jan 1812 in NH; died 8 Nov 1867, location unknown; burial place unknown. He married Cynthia Blake, date and place unknown. Cynthia, daughter of Samuel Blake, was born 10 Jul 1819 in VT; died 4 Dec 1838 in Jackson Co, IA; burial place unknown. Pioneer settled near Maquoketa in Jackson Co, IA, 1848. Children were Edd and Gilivan. Darling, William, parentage unknown, 48 when 1856 census was taken, was born in VA; date and place of death and burial unknown. He married Sarah, about whom no further information is available. She was 45 when 1856 census was taken, born in OH. They settled at Adelphi, Polk Co, Ia, 1856, and had been in IA 7 years at that time. Children were William Allen and perhaps others. Darnell, Joseph Kelly, son of Lewis and Margaret (Kelly) Darnell, was born 4 Aug 1828 in champaign Co, Oh; died 10 Dec 1904 in Davis Co, IA; and was buried there. He married Margaret C. Evans, daughter of Andrew Evans, 18 Dec 1851 in Van Buren Co, IA. She was born 19 Feb 1934 in Putnam Co, In; died 21 Aug 1910 in Davis Co, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in the Van Buren-Davis Co area before 1856. Children were Ellen, William H, Francis M, Elmer A and Lizzie M (Leach). Daugherty, Nancy Jane, parentage unknown, was born 15 Jun 1823 in Highland Co, OH; died 22 Sep 1914 at Tama, IA; and was buried at Toledo, IA. She married (James) Eli Chase, parentage unknown, 12 Sep 1814 at Canton, IL. He was born 5 Apr 1820 in Jefferson Co, MY; died 19 Oct 1908 at Tama; and was buried at Toledo. The Pioneer settled near Marengo in Iowa Co, IA, 1842. Children were Isacora (Kilmer), Stephen S, Lydia (Carter), Charles F. Edwin, Emily P (Tomlinson), Julia A (Spencer), William and May J (Toland). Davidson, Joseph, parentage unknown, was born 12-12 1794, locvation unknown; died 14 May 1840 in Van Buren Co, IA; and was buried in Wright cemetery, Farmington Twp, Van Buren Co. He married Elizabeth Westcott 8 Mar 1821 in Lawrence Co, OH. Elizabeth was born 22 Oct 1799 in NH. No further information about her available. The pioneer settled in Farmington Twp, Van Buren Co, IA, 1837. Children were Hiram, Albert, Elvira (Boyer), John, Rebecca (Fowler), Wm Jasper, Matilda R (Laughlin) and Elizabeth (Balcome) Davidson, John Jr, son of John Sr and Mary Ann (Thompson) Davidson, was born 15 Aug 1830 in Beaver Co, PA: d 22 Sep 1888 at Brooklyn, IA; and was buried there. He married Rachel Davidson, daughter of Andrew and Janet (Whan) Davidson, 27 Mar 1853 in PA. She was born 15 Jul 1829 in Beaver Co, PA; died 11 Jun 1861 at Brooklyn, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled near Brooklyn, Powesiek Co, Ia, ca 9 Jul 1855 when his farm deed was recorded. Children were Albert, Andrew, William J, Mary Jane (Morris) and Rachel (Dunlap). Davis, Charles Milton, son of Enoch and Nancy (Hart) Davis, was born 8 Sep 1815 in Montgomery Co, KY; died 4 Nov 1892 in Jasper Co, IA; and was buried in Slagel Cemetery, Jasper Co, IA. He married Mary (Polly) Frame 18 Jul 1813 near Parkersburg, IN. Mary, daughter of William and Susannah (Davis) Frame was born 13 Aug 1813 in KY; died 13 Oct 1890 in Jasper Co; and was buried in Slagel Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Buena Vista Twp, Jasper Co, IA, 12 Mar 1851. Children were Mary Jane (Dennis), James O, Matilda (Adams), John Smith, Sarah A, Nancy M, Eliza Ann (Lee), Alexander C and Martha Iowa Iowa (Deller). Davis, Friend, son of John B and Elsie (Biggerstaff) Davis, was born 30 Apr 1817 in MD; died 15 Sep 1898 at New York, Wayne Co, IA; and was buried in the New York Cemetery. He married Margaret A Crow 1 Jan 1835 in Marion County, Ohio. Margaret, daughter of Jacob Crow, was born ca 1812 in OH, possibly Ross Co; died Feb 1860 at Batavia, Jefferson Co, and probably was buried in the Batavia area. The pioneer settled in Locust Grove Twp, Jefferson Co, IA, 1853. Children were John, Jacob, William, Elsie, Friend, Robert L, Elizabeth (Collins) and Isaac Garinger. Davis, Henry, son of Thomas and Mary (Williams) Davis, was born 15 Jul 1832 in Monmouthshire, England; died 14 Feb 1906 in Iowa Co, IA; and was buried in Ohio Cemetery, Ladora, Ia. He married Anne Robinson, daughter of James and Martha (Rainbow) Robinson, 24 Mar 1861 in Johnson Co, IA. She was born 4 Jan 1841 in Yorkshire, England; died 15 May 1906 at Williamsburg, IA; and was buried in Ohio Cemetery. The pioneer settled in the Johnson-Iowa Co area during February, 1856. Children were Ida May, Joseph Franklin, Arthur Llewellyn, Oliver Edwin, George Walter, Elle Amelia (Barker), James Willis, Chester Alfred and Peryl Lura (Betz). Davis, John, son of Asahel and Nancy Ann (Morden) Davis, was born 8 Mar 1800 at Brandt's Block, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1869 at Sabula, Jackson Co, IA; burial place uncertain. He married Sarah Hopkins, daughter of Joseph and Hanna (Kelsey) Hopkins, 20 Jan 1825 at Hamilton, Ontario. She was born 22 Sep 1807 at Hamilton, Ontario; died 17 Apr 1881 at Sabula; and was buried in Sterling Cemetery. The pioneer settled at Sabula during 1852. Children were William B, Byron, John Gilbert, Isreal, Sarah E (Drury) and Hannah (Sizer). Davis, Joseph, son of John and Betheny (Jobe) Davis, was born 30 Jun 1849 at Ablingdon, Jefferson Co, IA; died 4 Oct 1932 at Batavia, IA; and was buried at Bladensburg, IA. He married Mary Louisa Hill, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Hamlett) Hill, 29 Nov 1872 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co, IA. She was born 17 Dec 1856 at Bladensburg, IA; died 29 Nov 1935 at Batavia; and was buried at Bladensburg. The pioneer was born in Jefferson Co, IA, during 1849. Children were Miles Elliott, Franklin Larence, George Lonzo, James Wyett Leomer, Laura Eldora (Humble), Flora Arabelle (Daniels), Alma Radford, Alva Radford and Marion Richard. Davis, Joseph Bryant, son of John W and Polly Davis, was born 14 Apr 1819 in Cabell Co, Va/WV; died 20 May 1898 in Beadle Co, SD; and was buried on the family farm in Beadle Co. He married Nancy Bridges, daughter of William and Sarah (Perry) Bridges, 21 Sep 1843 in Beadle Co, SD; and was buried on the family farm there. The pioneer settled in Liberty Twp, Marion Co, IA, 19 Oct 1846. Children were Marinda G (Gause), Augustus Allen, Orlando Butler, William Lysander, John F. James Buchanan, Thompson Bridges, Julia, Nancy A and Charles T. Davis, Stephen D, son of Levi and Mary (Rudyard) Davis, was born 20 Oct 1820 in Jackson Co, OH; died 15 Jul 1902 at Malvern, Mills Co, IA; and was buried in the Malvern Cemetery. He married Mary Parker, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Parker, 7 Apr 1840 in Jackson Co, OH. She was born 17 Sep 1821 in VA; died 31 Aug 1895 in White Cloud Twp, Mills o, IA; and was buried in the Malvern Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Montgomery Twp, Mills Co, IA, during 1855. Children were Thomas G, Edith I (Gaston), Marion T, Mary Caroline (Morrow), Stephen Liberty, Tracy L, Robert W, Minnie A (Lively), Charles F. and Frank O. Davis, Thomas H, parentage unknown, was born 1817 in east Tennessee. He died 8 May 1898 in Adams Co, IA, and was buried there. He married Anna Fees, parentage unknown, date and place unknown. She was born 1821, location unknown; died 1907 in Adams Co, IA; and was buried there. The pioneers settled near Mt. Etna, IA, during 1852, Children were Cephas, William, Cynthia (Coakley), Steve, Dan, Simeon, John, Rachel (Luke) and Edna (Harlow). Davis, Westcot, parentage unknown, was born 8 Apr 1815 in ME. No further information about him is available. He married Sarah Sophia Stevens, daughter of Moses Stevens, 3 Oct 1822 or 3 in IL. Her mother was Minerva DeVaugh. No further information about her is available. The pioneer settled in the Clinton-Jackson Co, IA, area prior to 1856. Children were Edwin, Leonore, Phebe (Geist) and Myra. Davis, William, parentage unknown, was born 17 Nov 1815, location unknown; died 9 Nov 1863, location unknown; place of burial unknown. He married Mary Puffinbarger, date and location unknown. Mary, parentage unknown, was born 15 Dec 1817 in PA; died 17 Jan 1888, location unknown; place of burial unknown; place of burial unknown. The pioneer settled in Marion Co, Ia, during 1849. Children: Henry, James, Margaret, Mahala, Nancy Ann (Coffman), Guthrie and Mary. Davies, George Arbegust, son of John and Christiana Davies, was born 27 May 1830 at Cincinnati, OH, died 12 May 1819 at Glenwood, IA; and was buried there. He married Rosaltha Jennie Anthony 23 Aug 1857 at Glenwood. She was born 1841 at Muncie, IN; died, date unknown, in San Francisco; and was buried there. The pioneer settled at Glenwood, Mills Co, Ia, 27 May 1856. Children: George, John Anthony, Elvira (Fordhyde), May (Smith), Martha (DeFrance), Jane and Charles S. Davison, William, parentage unknown, was born 4 Jun 1811 in PA; died 28 Dec 1896 in Davis Co, IA; and was buried in Heidleborough Cemetery, Davis Co. He married Sarah S. surname unknown, date and place of marriage unknown. She was born 27 Jun 1815 in PA; died 9 Jan 1892 in Davis Co; and was buried in the Heidleborough Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Davis Co during 1847. Children: Robert, Elizabeth, Mary/May (Wellman), Martha/Mattie and Elisa Ann. Dawley, Asa, son of John and Patience (Sweet) Dawley, was born Jul 1808 at Lorraina, Jefferson Co, NY; died 20 Feb 1880 in Winneshiek Co, Ia; and was buried in Russell Cemetery, Winneshiek Co. He married cousin Desire Dawley 1833-34 in New York. Desire, daughter of Job and Bernice (Clarke) Dawley, was born 19 Jan 1802 in NY; died 5 Mar 1870 in Winneshiek Co 29 May 1854. Children: Justin Weller, Margaret Jane (Knowlton), Elsie Desire (Carty), Diana (Holm) and Asa A. Justin was son of Asa Dawley's first wife, who died 20 Sep 1832 in NY. Deakin, John Quincy, parentage unknown, was born 1809 in Warren Co, OH; died, date unknown, in Jasper Co, Ia, where he was buried. He married Sarah Shearer 9 Jun 1831 in Vermillion Co, IL; She was born, date unknown, in Vermillion Co, IL; died, date unknown, in Jasper Co, IA, and was buried there. Her parents were Henry J and Sarah (Johnson) Shearer. The pioneer settled at Vandalia, Jasper Co, IA, 1845. Children: Henry C. Thomas Jefferson, Mary, William W. James Edwin and Sarah. Deakin, Thomas Jefferson, son o John Quincy and Sarah (Shearer) Deakin, was born 20 May 1834 in IL; died, date unknown, at Vandalia, Jasper Co, Ia; and was buried there. He married Sarah Jane Hartman, date and place unknown. She was born 30 Aug 1838 in OH; died , date unknown, at Vandalia, and was buried there. The pioneer settled at Vandalia during 1845. Children: Jasper, Maggie, John Henry, Charles D, Edwin, Minnie (Campbell), Thomas Elmer, Willie E, Francis Aaron, Carrie and other. Dean, John Stuart, parentage unknown, was born 9 Aug 1797 in Lancaster Co, PA; died 21 Dec 1872 at Des Moines, IA; and was buried in Sims Cemetery, Des Moines. He married (1st) Hannah Baird (16 Aug 1799019 Apr 1828, Ross Co, OH), (2nd) Nancy Taylor and (3rd) Rachel Scroggs. The pioneer settled during 1847 in Polk Co, IA. Children: Abram S, James H and Sarah J by first wife; John, Hannah Caroline, William M, Mary E, Nancy Ann and Elizabeth Catherine by a second wife. DeArmoun, Esther, daughter of John and Susannah (Moore) Harlin, was born 14 Jan 1828 in Crawford Co, OH; died 30 Dec 1919 at Dumont, IA; and was buried in Harlan Cemetery, Dumont. She married Samuel K. DeArmoun 1848 in OH. Samuel, son of Will D. DeArmoun, was born 1819 in Washington Co, PA; died 1898 at Dumont; and was buried in Harlan Cemetery. The pioneer settled 3 Jul 1855 in butler Co, IA. Children: Cinderella (Chambers), William J, Nancy Ann (Harper), Alice (Sutton), J Harvey, Ida Belle Longnecker and Alva M. DeHart, George, son of Eli and Hannah DeHart, was born 13 Jan 1837 near Toronto, Canada; died 28 Feb 1920 in Van Buren Co, IA; and was buried in Center Chapel Cemetery, Van Buren Co. He married (1st) Margaret Jane Shriver 28 Feb 1866 in Van Buren Co, IA. No information provided about second wife. No further information about Margaret other than burial place, Center Chapel Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Henry Twp near Mt. Sterling, Van Buren Co, IA, 1839. Children were Hector E, Hannah Bertha (Miller) and Millie Susan (Gaston). DeKalb, John, parentage unknown, was born 4 Aug 1818 near Chillicothe, OH; died 26 Jan 1899 near Dover, IA; and was buried there. Hew married Sarah Pamelia Enlows, daughter o Thomas and Sarah (Bull) Enlows, 22 Apr 1841 in OH. She was born 14 Nov 1821 in OH; died 24 Dec 1895 at Dover, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled near Dover, Lee Co, IA, during 1841. Children: Sarah (Pollock), Nancy, Rebecca (Loveless), James, Mary (Cook), Elizabeth (Fett), John, Rachael (Robinson), Perpetua (Sawyer) and Francis. DeLong, Alexander, son of James and Nancy (Simpson) DeLong, was born 3 Mar 1805 in Guernsey Co, OH; died 17 Jul 1878 in New Buda Twp, Decatur Co, Ia; and was buried in Old Downey Cemetery east of Andover, MO. He married Elizabeth Rodman, daughter of John and Rosann Rodman, 16 Oct 1828 at New Lexington, Perry Co, OH. She was born 6 Jan 1805 in Lexington, Oh; died 18 Jun 1873 at Clearmont,Nodaway Co, MO; and was buried in the old part of the Clearmont Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Clay two, Jones Co, IA, during 1846. Children: Sam and others. Delong, Edward, son of George and Elizabeth Jane (Ward) DeLong, was born 18 Sep 1790 in Centre Co, Pa; died 22 May 1848 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, IA; and was buried on the DeLong homestead, Section 29, Garfield Twp, Mahaska Co. He married Rachel Baker 25 Jan 1818 in Perry Co, OH. Rachel, daughter of Tilman and Mary (perhaps McNamee) Baker, was born 27 Jul 1900 in TN; died 20 Oct 1859 in Mahaska Co, IA; and was buried on the DeLong homestead. The pioneer came to Washington Co, IA, 1842, and settled in Garfield Twp, Mahaska Co, ca 1843. Children: Tilman Joseph, Jane Frances, Daniel, Mary Theresa (Thrash), Demetrius A, George, Rachel, Edward F and Cecelia. DeMoss, Charles Sylvester, son of Charles DeMoss, was born 1824 in IN; died 17 Feb 1913, location unspecified; and was buried in Franklin Twp Cemetery, Cooper, Greene Co, IA. He married Elizabeth Hegwood 19 Nov 1851 in Marion Co, IA. Elizabeth, parentage unknown, was born 28 Nov 1834 in IL; died 26 Apr 1904; and was buried in Franklin Twp Cemetery. The Pioneer settled in Polk Twp, Marion Co, IA, 1847. Children: John, Charles, George, Dollie, Other (sic), Nora, Sadie and Cassie. Denbow, John, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Cubbage) Denbow, was born 4 Mar 1837 in Rio Twp, Knox Co, OL; died 12 May 1884 at Albion, Ia; and was buried there. He married Emily Melton, daughter of William and Marinda J. Mewlton, 24 Dec 1857 at Marshalltown, IA. She was born 4 Nov 1841 in Knox Co, IL; died 2 Jan 1865 at Albion, Ia; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in the Albion area of Marshall Co, Ia, during 1852. Children: Sylvester and Harvey Jesse. Dent, Daniel, parentage unknown, was born 10 Sep 1808 in England; died 29 Sep 1898 at Albion, IA; and was buried there. He married Mary Parsons, parentage unknown, date and place unknown. She was born 21 Nov 1805 in England; died 25 May 1892 at Albion; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in Iowa Twp, Marshall Co, IA, 1856. Children: William and nine other, unspecified. Dent, Samuel, son of Benjamin Dent, was born 17 Sept 1809 in Culpepper Co, VA; died 31 Aug 1902 in Todd Co, MN; and was buried there. He married Sarah Hartsock 21 Jul 1833 in Owen Co, In. Sarah, parentage unknown, was born 1814; died 26 Feb 1853 in Monroe Co, Ia; and was buried in Service Cemetery, Monroe Co. The pioneer settled in Monroe Co during June of 1852. Children: Benjamin, Daniel, Elizabeth A (Elswick), Amanda Jane (Wilson), William M, James W and Samuel F. Derrickson, Andre R, parentage unknown, was born 4 Feb 1818 in Oh; died 27 Apr 1895 at Bedford, Taylor Co, Ia; and was buried in the Bedford Cemetery. He married Mary M. surname unknown, date and place of marriage unknown. She was born Feb 1819 in TN; died 27 Mar 1890 at Bedford; and was buried in the Bedford Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Benton Twp, Taylor Co, IA, during or before 1854. Children: Kimbell Edgman, John W, C L (female), M D (female) and William. Devin, Thomas, son of Michael and Elizabeth (Rice) Devin was born 17 Jun 1792 at Hagertown, MD; died 25 Jan 1873 at Ottumwa, IA; and was buried there. He married (1st) Lucena Davis, daughter of William and Drusila (Plnery) Davis 15 Mar 1818 at Lowell, Oh. No information provided about other marriages. She was born 4 Mar 1796 near Lowell, Oh; died 1846 at Pittsburg, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled at Pittsburg, IA, ca 1839. Children were James Davis, William Davis, Michael Luther, Rufus, Thomas Jefferson, Henry, James D. George W. Lucena and Samuel. Dial, Andrew, probably a son of Valentine and Susan (Melton) Dial, was born 1816 in Holmes Co, OH; died 26 Nov 1886 at Anamosa, Jones Co, Ia; and probably is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Jones Co. He married Susannah Edwards, parentage unknown, 5 Dec 1846 in Holmes co, Oh. She was born 1814 in VA; died 21 Jun 1877 at Anamosa, Jones Co, IA; and was buried in Antioch Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Jones Co, probably during 1855. Children: Albert, Ealoner, Eliza and Martin Luther. Diamond, Benjamin, parentage unknown, was born in PA. He was 31 in 1850. No further information available. He married Mary Jane Forbes, b, 1826 in IN. No further information about her available. The pioneer settled in Fayette Co, Ia, 1850. Children: Cordelia Adelaide (Webb). Melvina M (Myers), Charles Gilbert, William, Ira, Milo A, A M, Marvin Thorburg and Edwin. Emeline and Agnes M Bayer were adopted children. Dickens, Edward Glover, son of John Dickens, was born 15 Jul 1815 at Elmwood, Smith Co, Tn. He died 1894 at McGregor, Ia, and may have been buried at Monona, IA. He married Andrewzilla VanSicl;e Hardin 27 May 1838 at Millville, IA. A daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Courtwright) VanSickle, she was born 1822 in NY; died 1907 at McGregor, Clayton Co, and possibly was buried at Monona. The pioneer settled in the Dubuque-McGregor area (Turkey River settlement) during 1834. Children: William M, Lucius N, John Wesley, Moses Edward, Sophronia (Jennings), Class Claytoon, Harriet E (Luce), Robert Reed and Alice Josephine (Cornwall/Cornell). Dickson, Rachel Lowry, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Ann (Ocheltree) Lowry, was born 22 Mar 1801 in Rockingham Co, VA; died 26 Aug 1857 in Davis Co, IA; and was buried there. She married Richard Lowthian Dickson 20 Nov 1835 in Scott Co, IN. Richard, son or Rev. Jacob and Janet (Richardson) Dickson, was born 14 May 1767 in Scotland; died 8 Jan 1835 in Scott Co, IN. the Pioneer settled in Davis Co, IA, during 1850. Children: John Jacob and William Martin. Dieffenbach, Jacob, son of Johannes I and Philipina (Blum) Dieffenbach, was born 17 Jun 1811 at Assenheim, Germany; died; died 19 Apr 1892 at Pulaski, IA; and was buried in Union Cemetery, northeast of Stiles in Davis Co. He married Maria Catharina Nauert 5 Sep 1833 in Assenheim, Germany. Maria, daughter of John Adam and Maria Eve (Renner) Nauert, was born 22 Jun 1810 at Assenheim, Germany; died 24 Jun 1861 near Pulaski; and was buried in Union Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Lee Co, Ia, during 1852 and settled permanently in Davis Co, Ia, during 1855. Children: K. Elizabeth (Trachsel), John, Fredrick, Marie (Handrich), Phebe (Lehman), Martin, Rosa (Spohnheimer), Anna Eve (Look) and Jacob. Diehl,, John W, son of Daniel and Mariah (Houghtalin(g) ) Diehl, was born 12 Jan 1834 in Adams Co, PA; died 20 Sep 1909 in Guthrie Co, IA; and was buried there. He married C Rebecca Chamberlin, daughter of David and Catherine (Coshun) Chamberlin, 14 Feb 1856 at Cashtown, Adams Co, PA. Rebecca was born 25 Jul 1836 in Adams Co, PA: died 25 Nov 1905 in Guthrie Co, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled north of Panora in guthrie Co during the fall of 1856. Children: Samantha, Columbus L, Ida May, Mary L (Bullard), Arizona B (Ott), Charles H, Lizzie A (Jones/Thomas), Frank M, Oscar W, infant son and Vinna E (Persons). Dillon, Josiah, son of Jesse and Susannah Rache (Baldwin) Dillon, was born 18 May 1843 in IN; died 12 Jan 1921 in OK; and was buried there. He married Elizabeth Moorman, daughter of Thomas and Mary Jane (Wright) Moorman, 31 May 1865 in Marshall Co, IA. She was born 5 Jul 1846 in Howard Co, In; died 11 Jan 1919 in alfalfa Co, OK; and was buried there. Children: Mary (Sapp), Viola (Jay), Susannah (Brown, Sarah (Winslow), Quincy, Thomas, Grillet, Tristram and Loretta (Sapp). Dimmitt, William, son of Robert and Alice (Chapman) dimmitt, was born 16 Oct 1786 in Knox Co, TN; died 29 May 1855 at Dahlonega, Wapello Co, IA; and was buried in Round Point Cemetery, Wapello Co. He married Susannah Elliot, partenage unknown, 12 Nov 1809 in Warren Co, OH. She was born 31 Jul 1789 in North Carolina; died 28 Jun 1857 at Dahlonega and was buried in Round Point Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Wapello Co 1846-49. Children: Alice (Weaver), Jacob, Robert, Elizabeth (Earl), Hewston and Rachel (Hoover. Dixon, David Morrow, son of William II and Isabell Morrow) Dixon, was born 7 Aug 1829 in Butler Co, PA; died 17 May 1912 at West Branch, IA; and was buried there. He married Nancy Douglass, daughter of James and Mary (Brown) Douglass, 13 Apr 1854 in Butler Co, PA. She was born 19 Jan 1828 in Butler Co, Pa; died 19 Oct 1895 at West Branch, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in Newport (now Graham) Twp, Johnson Co, IA, autum, 1854. Children: Mary Naimi (Stevenson), James and Belle (Speight). Dixon, Romulis, no further information provided, married Tempa McCoy 10 Oct 1833 in Pike Co, MO. She was a daughter of Joseph and Celia (Buckalew) McCoy. The pioneer settled during 1836 in Dubuque Co, IA. Children: William, James and possibly others. Dixson, Richard, son of William and Rachel Dixson, was born 18 Mar 1822 in Clinton Co, Oh; died 16 Aug 1878 in Jefferson Co, IA; and was buried there. He married Hannah Dillon 22 Sep 1843 at Pekin, IL. Hannah, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Dillon, was born 4 Jan 1825 in Tazewell Co, IL; died 29 Jan 1895 in Jefferson Co, IA;and was buried there. The pioneer settled during 1844 in Penn Twp, Jefferson Co, IA. Children: Henrietta Rachel (Howard), William Albert, Thomas Wright, Charles Eli, Alonzo Hilbert, Marvin L. and Rosa Belle (Parks). Dobkins, John, parentage unknown, was born ca 1814 in TN; died at an unknown time in CA; and was buried there. He married Margaret Ward ca 1836, place unknown. She was born ca 1816 in VA; died in Ca; and was buried there. Parentage unknown. The pioneer settled in Boone Co, IA, during 1847. Children were Eliza Jan (Burke),George W , Andrew Jackson, Theresa Ann (Hurley), James M, Sarah Elizabeth (Judd) and William N. Dobrovsky, Anton, parentage unknown, was born 1823 in Bphemia, probably Trebova. He died 5 Oct 1877 in College Twp, Linn Co, IA; and was buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. He married Teresa Rypka during 1848 in Bohemia, probably Trebova. She was born 1825, probably ion Trebova; died 16 Jun 1901 in Linn Co; and was buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Her parentage is unknown. The pioneer settled first during August, 1855, in Hoosier Grove, Putnam Twp, Linn Co; then moved to College Twp. Children: Anna (Bliobenes) and Pauline (Fisher) by a first marriage, to Pauline Markess; Frances (Mittvalsky), Sidonie (Zahorik), Louis, Joseph, Frank C, Marie (Korab) and Wesley W. Another daughter, Veronica or Victoria, died in infancy. Dochterman, William T, son of Jesse and Rosanna Ailer/Aylor/Ehler) Dochterman, was born 14 Dec 1831 at Harrison, Hamilton Co, OH; died 11 May 1891 at Luray, Clark Co, MO; and was buried in Combs Cemetery there. He married Eliza Ann Hannon 22 Aug 1852 in Henry Co, IA, Eliza, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Hannon, was born 30 Jul 1830 in VA; died 25 Dec 1905, location unspecified; and was buried in Combs Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Henry Co, IA, 1852, and in Huron Twp, Des Moines Co, 1856, but was in the state by ca 1843. Children: Jerome Bonapart, Jesse M and Rose Ann. Dodds, Samuel Milton, son of Samuel and Jane (Spear) Dodds, was born 17 Jun 1830 in Butler Co, PA; died 17 Oct 1859 in Kansas territory (now Nemaha Co); and was buried there. He married Elizabeth Taylor Irwin, daughter of John Steel and Elizabeth Taylor (Kirkpatrick) Irwin, 16 Mar 1854/4 in Union Co, OH. She was born 5 Feb 1832 in Union Co, OH; died 4 May 1918, Ainsworth, NE; and was buried there. Settled Ida Co 1854. Children: Irwin Spear, Jethro Milton and Ford. Dodge, Aaron J, son of Harry and Mary (Blackman Dodge, was born 10 Sep 1838 at Mt. Morris, Livingston Co, NY; died 23 Oct 1923 at Milford, Dickinson Co, IA; and was buried there. He married Sophia Smith, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Best) Smith, 13 Mar 1861 in Allamakee Co, IA. She was born 17 Jan 1843 in Canada; died 17 Nov 1913 at Terrill, Dickinson Co; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in Grandmeadow Twp, Clayton Co, IA, during 1854. Children: Lottie Edith (Warner), Eugene, George U, Warren P, Ernest Ira and Howard John. Dodge, Harry, son of Solomon and Dorcas (Burlingame) Dodge, was born 28 May 1792 at Oxford, Chenango Co, NY; died 19 Jul 1861 in Grandmeadow Twp, Clayton Co, IA; and was buried in Grandmeadow Cemetery. He married Mary Blackman, daughter of Elijah and Lucinda Blackman, ca 1812 at Oxford. She was born 2 Apr 1792 at Oxford; died 10 Oct 1881 at Osage, Mitchell Co, IA; and was buried in Orchard Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Grandmeadow Twp, clayton Co, during 1854. Children: John, Lucinda, Eliza (Wheeler?), Dorcas, Almira, Polly/Mary (Covey), Solomon, Jane E (Hoyt) and Martin. Doggett, Presley II, son of Presley I and Mary Doggett, was born 26 Aug 1809 in Shelby Co, KY; died 14 Jun 1872 in Lancaster Twp, Keokuk Co, IA; and was buried in Doggett Cemetery, Lancaster Twp. He married Catherine Tinsley 8 Aug 1828 in Shelby Co, KY. Catherine, daughter of William and Sarah (Samuel) Tinsley, was born 5 Dec 1805 in shelby Co; died 3 Dec 1880 in Keokuk Co; and was buried in Doggett Cemetery. The pioneer settled in East Lancaster Twp, Keokuk Co, during 1844. Their children were A J Doggett, Mary (McGrew), Shelby, Elily (Leake), Catherine (Ferris), Judson, amanda (Gilliland, Burnetta and Addison. (NoteL all references should be to East Lancaster Twp, not Lancaster Twp) Donovan, Michael, son of Daniel and Mary (McCarthy) Donovan, was born 1824 at Grange, Cork, Ireland; died 21 Mar 1891 at Clare, Webster Co, IA; and was buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Jackson Two, Webster Co. He married Mary Barrett, parentage unknown, 15 Jun 1852 in New York City. She was born 1829 in Ireland; died 13 Dec 1900 at Clare; and was buried in St. Patrick Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Jackson Twp, Webster Co, during April of 1856. Children: Eleanor Margaret (Kennedy), Catherine, John Thomas, Mary Ann, Margaret C (Mahoney), Michael D. Dominick Andred and Johanna. Dotson, John, parentage unknown, was born ca 1805 in KY; died 1850-60 in IA, exact location unknown. He married Eliza Stapleton, parentage unknown, ca 1810 in KY. The pioneer settled in Appanoose Co, IA, before 1850. Children: Philip B, Mary (Sumner), Indiana (Cummins), Delilah (Sumner) John, Albert, Samuel, Sallie, Eliza and perhaps others. Doty, Benjamin Franklin, son of John and Jan Doty, was born 3 Apr 1832/3 in Bartholomew Co, IN; died 2 Oct 1914 at San Luis Obispo Co, Calif; and was buried in the San Luis Obispo IOOF Cemetery. He married Nancy Ellen Carroll, daughter of Mordecia and Lydia (Taflinger) Carroll 19 Jan 1854 in Marion Co, IA. She was born 22 May 1836 in Clark Co, IN; died 18 Dec 1924 in San Luis Obispo, CA; and was buried in the San Luis Obispo IOOG Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Marion Co, IA, during 1845 or thereabouts. Children: Mary Ellen (Kaiser), Elizabeth C, Julia E, Laura V, John Wilmar, Lydia Ann (Lemen), Jacob Riley, Ida Mae (Colvin) and Henry Franklin. Doty, Peter Hoffman, son of Joseph and Mary (Sheler) Doty, was born 24 Nov 1830 in Orange Co, NY; died 7 Apr 1909 at Tipton, IA; and was buried at Eldora. He married Mary Elizabeth Mead, daughter of Gilbert and Sarah/Sally E (Rolleson) Mead, 25 Nov 1854, possible in Sussex Co, NJ. She was born 24 Dec 1832 in Orange Co, NY; died 29 Apr 1906 At Eldora, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer settled during November of 1855 in Hardin Co, IA. Children: George E, Charles Augustus, Sarah C, James E and Martha (Horton) Dowell (or McDowell), Alexander, parentage unknown, was born 10 Mar 1824 at Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; died 9 Oct 1901 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co, IA; and was buried there. He married Rebecca Barker, daughter of Matthew and Rachel (Springer) Barker, 23 Dec 1853 at Keosauqua, Van Buren Co, IA. She was born 9 Feb 1832, location unknown; died 29 Sep 1891 at Ottumwa; and was buried there. The pioneer settled at Mt Zion, Van Buren Co, IA, before 23 Dec 1853, when he was married at Keosauqua. Childre: Sylvester, Mickel, Lusind Jeneta, Ben Franklin, Annie, John Ulysis, George McLean, James Matthew, Cashius M, Rebecca and John Thomas. Downing, Charles William, son of William and Mary (Miller) Downing, was born 22 Feb 1850 in Jefferson Co, IA; died 24 Sep 1925 in Mills Co, IA; and was buried in the Glenwood Cemetery, Mills Co. He married Cornelia Francis Allender, daughter of Thomas Grover and Jane Maria (Allred) Allender, 25 Sep 1872 in Henry Co, IA. She was born 18 Jan 1856 at Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co, IA; died 8 Sep 1925 in Mills Co, IA; and was buried there. The pioneer was born in IA. Children: James Ellsworth and Louera (Knupple). Downard, John, son of thomas and Barbary Donward, was born 29 Dec 1800 at Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; died 7 May 1874 at Utica, Van Buren Co, IA; and was buried in Millers Chapel Cemetery, Van Buren Co. He married Mary Price, parentage unknown, date and place of marriage unknown. She was born 15 Nov 1807 at Uniontown, Fayette Co, PA; died 11 Jan 1896 at Unica; and was buried in Millers Chapel Cemetery. The pioneer settled during 1846 in Cedar Twp, Van Buren Co. Children: Sarah Ann (Johnston), Thomas, Ephraim, Margaret, Hannah (Cross), William, Martha (Sagerty), John H and Rachel (Klise). Drager/Dreher, Johann H August, son of Johann and Dorothea (Fusenbach?) Drager, was born 30 Nov 1828 in Brandenburg, Germany; died 7 Feb 1868 in Hubbard Twp, Dodge Co, WI; and was buried in Rex Cemetery, Hubbard Twp. He married Mary Henrietta Koch, daughter of John Michael and Maria M Dorothea (Melchert/Melchoir) Kock, 25 Mar 1856 at Theresa, Dodge Co, WI. She was born 25 Mar 1856 at Alt Rudnitz, Brandenburg, Germany; died 5 Nov 1921 at Milwaukee, WI; and was buried in Union Cemetery, Hartford, Washington Co, WI. The pioneer was at Putnam, Fayette Co, IA, by 1856. Children: Maria Dorothea, August Carl, Frederich H and Eliza. Draper. Franklin, son of Boze Brown and Olive Draper, was born 12 Nov 1822 in Herkimer C, NY; died 11 Sep 1880 at Alden, Hardin Co, IA; and was buried there. He married Catherine Eliza Weber, daughter of James and Nancy (Smith) Weber, 24 Nov 1846 in Herkimer Co, NY. She was born 19 Feb 1829 in Herkimer Co; died 26 Dec 1917 at Alden; and was buried there. The pioneer settled in Hardin Co, IA, during 1856. Children: Mary Catherine (Robbins), James W, Charles, William A, Lilliam (Robbins), Isabella (Addington), Frederick Owen and George Franklin. Dring, Eliza Rowson, daughter of Joseph and Jane (Russel) Rowson, was born 15 Aug 1838 at Raithby, Lincolnshire, England; died 5 Apr 1913 at Parkersbrg, Butler Co, IA; and was buried in New Albion Cemetery, north of Parkersburg. She married John Dring 15 Jun 1855 at Hull, Yorkshire, England. John, a son of Robert and Mary Dring, was born 27 Jan 1818 at Brough, Yorkshire, England; died 13 Jan 1895 near Parkersburg; and was buried in New Albion Cemetery. The pioneer settled in Dubuque Co, IA, 1855-6. Children: Socelia Angeline (Lowery), Elizabeth Frances (Pethram), Albert Fredrick, Joseph Robert E. Mary Jan (Lowery), George Henry, Joseph Rowson, Vina Rocisla and William Alvinza. Drouillard, Edward, son of Simon Kenton and Cynthia (Billips) Drouillard, was born 6 May 1820 at Columbus, Franklin Co, OH (?); died 19 Sep 1897 in Kern Co, CA; and was buried there. He married Susan Topping, possibly daughter of Joh w. Topping, 8 Apr 1848 in Marion Co, OH. She was born 1823 in VA; died 1870-80 in Tulare Co, CA. The pioneer settled in Demoine Co, IA, 1836; and subsequently lived in Van Buren and Marion Cos. Children: Simon Drouillard, John Anthony, Silas G, Harriet, Jenny, Joseph W. and Edward.