1820 Lawrence Co., Ohio Census lists a John Stumbo of Windsor Twp, pg 102A and
page 101 Stumbo, David of Elizabeth Twp. Are they related?1830 Lawrence Co., Ohio Census lists a John Stumbo of Aid Twp, pg 330 & William Stumbo of Lawrence Twp, page 318 How is this William related to John? Could it be a brother or other? It is not this Wm C. Stumbo as he'd be a child.
1840 Lawrence CO., OH Census lists a
STUMBOUGH John page 12
STUMBOUGH Wm. page 371850 Polk Co, IA Federal Census
William 28 farmer 1300 OH & Nancy STUMBO 17 Ind., Jacob Bundy, 23 laborer Ind. also note a Lewis Deacon 59 none 1000 Nc & wife Agnes 55 VA with Wm 14 Ind as neighbors to William & Nancy.
IA 1852 State Census Index STUMBO, WILLIAM State: IA Year: 1852 County: Polk County Record Type: Township: Allen Township Page: 007http://iagenweb.org/census/polk/1856-IA-polk-allen.txt
1856 State Census of Iowa, Polk County, Allen Township
13 18 67 70 William St*mbo 33 M X 13 OH Farmer X X X
13 19 67 70 Nancy St*mbo 23 F X 8 IN
13 20 67 70 Emeline St*mbo 4 F 4 IA
13 21 67 70 Eliza Ann St*mbo 1 F 1 IAIA 1860 Federal Census Index STUMBO, WILLIAM* State: IA Year: 1860 County: Polk County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: Allen Township Page: 117
914 848 Willaim Stumbo 37 Mo farmer $3500 $700 Oh
Nancy 27, Ind; Emiline 8, Iowa; Eliza Ann 5 Iowa; Sarah E 2 Iowa; Charles McCarty 8 Iowa1870 Allen Twp., Warren Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell, Page: 294
9 9 Stumbo, William 47 farmer $12000 $4000 OH; Nancy 37 keeps house Ind; Elia 15 IA, Sarah E 12, IA; Lilla B 10 IA Flotilla 6 IA; George 8 IA.STUMBO, WILLIAM (how is this Wm related?) State: IA Year: 1870 County: Union County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: Pleasant Township Page: 155 Database: IA 1870 Federal Census Index
1880 Allen, Warren, Iowa Federal Census
William C. STUMBO Self M Male W 57 OH Farmer VA VA
Nancy STUMBO Wife M Female W 47 IN Keeping House VA VA
Lillie STUMBO Dau S Female W 19 IA At Home OH IN
Flutillo STUMBO Dau S Female W 16 IA At Home OH IN
George E. STUMBO Son S Male W 13 IA At Home OH IN
Carrie STUMBO Dau S Female W 7 IA At Home OH IN1900 Allen, Warren, Iowa Federal Census - enum June 1900 (transcribed by Cindy Marcell)
Stumbo, Wm C. head Aug 1822 77 M 50 OH VA VA
Nancy wife Sept 1832 67 M 50 IN NC VA1910 Dist 204, Allen Twp., Warren Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Stumbo, William C. head 87 wid OH VA VA own income
Alkire, Joseph son-in-law 55 m1 26 OH VA VA implement dealer
Lillie B dau 49 m1 26 3 3 IA OH IN
Dale grandson 15 IA
Mande granddaughter 12 IAHistory of Warren County - 1879, directory of Warren Co., p 724
"Stumbo., W. C., farmer, Sec 3; P.O. Carlisle; born in Lawrence county, Ohio, August 2, 1822, when he left his home in Ohio when he was 21 years of age, and came to Mahaska county, this State; April 1843, being one of the first settlers of that county; two years later he came to Polk county, and took up claim on Sec 36, Allen township, about two miles from his present home; he owns a farm of 230 acres; married Miss Drusilla Langdon, in 1847, a native of Lawrence county, Ohio, who died Oct., 1848,; he married Nancy Deaton, May 30, 1850, a native of Morgan county, Ind.; they have by this union one son and six daughters: Emaline, Eliza A., Ellen, Lilly B., Flotilla, Geo. E., and Carrie."History of Warren County - 1879
History of Warren Co., IA p 924-925 (book at Carlisle Public Library, Carlisle, Iowa)
William C. Stumbo, residing on section 3, Allen Township, dates his residence in Iowa from 1843 and he has made his home in Warren county since 1845, being therefore numbered among its pioneers. He was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, August 2, 1822, and was there reared upon a farm, being a young man when he came to Iowa with his father, John Stumbo, who entered four hundred acres of timber land in Mahaska county, which he subsequently sold for twelve thousand dollars. From that county he removed to Richardson county, Nebraska, where he bought a mill site for six hundred dollars and later sold it and forty acres of land for three thousand dollars. He spent his last years in that locality, where he died at the age of seventy-seven years and seven months. His wife survived him and passed away at the age of eighty, both being laid to rest in the cemetery in Falls City.
As previously stated William C. Stumbo accompanied his father on his removal from Mahaska county, Iowa, where he spent two years, and during that time he split ten thousand rails to pay for a yoke of cattle and a plow. He then went to Polk county and entered one hundred and fifteen acres, on which he made his home for twenty-one years. On selling that place he bought another tract of two hundred and thirty-five acres in Polk county, where he lived two years, and then removed to his present farm of two hundred and forty acres in Allen township, Warren county, to the further improvement and cultivation of which he has since devoted his energies. In Polk county, Mr. Stumbo was married in 1847 to Miss Zilla Langdon, who was also born and reared in Lawrence county, Ohio, and died the same year of their marriage. He subsequently wedded a Miss Nancy Deaton, who passed away on the 16th of July, 1906, and was laid to rest in the Carlisle cemetery.
By the second union the following children were born: George, a farmer of Polk county, who married Hattie Cummings; Emeline, the wife of Perry fry, a farmer of Allen township; Eliza, the wife of William Seid, of Idaho, who passed away July 28, 1908; Ellen, the wife of John H. Randleman, of Carlisle; Lillie, the wife of Joe Alkire, of Carlisle; Flota, the wife of Sherman Myers, of Allen township; and Carrie, wife of James Utterson, of Carlisle.
Politically Mr. Stumbo was first a whig and later supported the republican party, voting for Fremont, Lincoln and Grant. He then cast his ballot for Peter Cooper and has since been independent in politics. Coming to this region when it was frontier district, he was actively and prominently identified with its development and upbuilding, and he well deserves mention among the honored pioneers of Iowa.OBITUARY-
William C. Stumbo, son of John Stumbo, was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, August 22, 1822, and died at his home at Carlisle, Iowa, September 16, 1913 at the advanced age of 91 years and 24 days.
His introduction into Iowa and the incidents of his early life would be more interesting than the choicest fiction. When he conceived the idea of going west, he said to his parents one day, "I am going to Iowa." They tried to persuade him to abandon the trip, but he would not give it up. His father then decided to go with him. In the summer of 1843, in company with two neighbors, they started by boat from Ironton, Ohio, down the Ohio river, then up the Mississippi river to Keokuk, Iowa. From there they came by boat up the Des Moines river to Farmington, Iowa. There they secured a horse for the elder Stumbo to ride while the other three journeyed on foot. The party followed the Des Moines river to a point where Eddyville now stands. Coming to a small stream of water Mr. Stumbo said to his son, "Billy hand me a drink of that water." He took a cup from the saddlebag and gave his father a drink, .............. the water so well that he said; "I'm going to see where that comes from." They followed the little stream to the foot of the bluff near by and found the water flowing out of a large spring. The elder Stumbo looked at the spring, the rich bottom land, the splendid timber around them, and said, "Right here I am going to stop."
While at the spring two Indians came up and one of them licked dirt into the spring to keep them from drinking the water, then said, "By and by Indian come back and kill white man." But the party stopped and staked. John Stumbo staked out a claim of 400 acres in the hearty timber, and the community is still known as the "Stumbo bottom". This was the introduction of William C. Stumbo, the subject of this sketch, to the state of Iowa.
He helped his father build a cabin _____ turning one day from Mr. White's to visit his father, he found the cabin empty and a note on the table saying "Billy, I'm going back to Ohio; good bye." His father had decided to return to Ohio and bring the family to the new found home in the west.
In the fall of 1843, W. C. Stumbo visited Des Moines; the only building there was the fort, occupied by Allen and his dragoons, who were stationed there to protect the settlers from the Indians. The land in what is now Polk and Warren counties, ______ owned by the Indians and not yet subject to entry, so he returned to his father's cabin in Mahaskee county, where he remained two years. While there he bought a yoke of cattle and plow, and split 10,000 rails to pay for them.
He returned to Polk county in 1845 and entered 160 acres with a land warrant and 19 acres in addition in the same county; he also entered 36 acres in Warren county, making a total of 215 acres on which he made his _____ for 21 years. He made other changes later, but for many years has lived on 240 acres in Allen township, Warren county, known as the "Stumbo farm."
In 1847 he married Miss Zillah Langdon, who died the same year of their marriage. On May 30, 1850, he married Nancy Deaton, who died July 6, 1906. By this second union the following children were born: George, who lives at Tonticello, Minn; Emiline, wife of Perry Fry, Carlisle, Iowa; Eliza, wife of William Seid, of Idaho, Ellen wife of John H. Randleman, who lives on the home place, Lillie, wife of Joseph Alkire of Carlisle, Iowa; Flotilla, wife of Sherman Myers, Carlisle, and Carrie, wife of J. O. Utterson, of Carlisle. All are living and were present at the Funeral except Eliza, who died in Idaho, July 28, 1908.
Mr. Stumbo was blessed with and industrious disposition, a vigorous physical constitution, and good business management, by reason of which he was able to take advantage of _____ opportunities as they presented ______________ development of ______________________ world's wealth. For ________________ been confined to the house and ______________ time to his bed through the growing ________________ old age. In his death he leaves six children, besides grandchildren and great grandchildren and a large circle of acquaintances to revere his memory; and the state loses one of its earliest settlers.
The burial service was held from the late residence, at 2 pm, Thursday, Sept. 18, 1913, conducted by Rev. S. P. Talford, of the Christian church, and A. E. George, of the M. E. Church after the body was laid to rest in the Carlisle cemetery.
Transcribed by Cynthia Schulze Bent Marcell, 2000
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http://soli.inav.net/~hwhenry/hwh/narratives/dehenry2.htm
According to Mortgage Record No. 413 in Polk County, Iowa William E. Henry and wife
Caroline Henry purchased land in SE Polk County and on March 18, 1902 borrowed $5,000.00 on 240 acres. This land in Section 35 is near Carlisle. Tragically, William died at the age of 57 in 1904 as a result of a carbuckle (boil) on the back of his neck. The mortgage was assigned to a William Stumbo and recorded in Book 484 Page 152, Polk Co IA records. Martha Helen Henry Strahan and Lowell E. Strahan 9000 Park, Lenexa, KS 66215 & Harvey W. Henry and Gloria J. Henry e-mail hwhenry@inav.netSee picture courtesy of Cindy Schulze Marcell,
William C. Stumbo Place where Carlisle (Iowa) City Park is now. Date unknown, est abt. 1911
Back L to R: 1. Jim Utterson, 2. Flotilla Stumbo Myers, 3. Carrie Stumbo Utterson, 4. ?, 5. ?, 6. Perry Fry, 7. Emaline Stumbo Fry, 8. Sarah Ellen Stumbo Randleman, 9. John Hix Randleman, 10. Sherman Myers Middle row: 1. Nancy Deaton (Mrs. Will), 2. Arden W. Keeney, 3. George Myers, 4. Maude Alkire, 5. Tressa Randleman, 6. Mabel Randleman Garnett, 7. Flossie Lafon Randleman, 8. Cora Myers Marsh (Mrs. Herman Marsh), Front row: 1. Dale Alkire, 2. Will Stumbo, 3. "Bill" William Fry, 4. Joe Alkire, 5. Gerald C. Randleman, 6. Fred Lee RandlemanSee picture courtesy of Cindy Schulze Marcell, CarlisleParkRR1913_e, taken at what is now Carlisle Park, back in 1913-
This is who Constance Keeney Jameson believes the men are:
Front L to R: Arden W. Keeney (son-in-law to John Hix), John Hix Randleman, William C. Stumbo, Sherman Myers. Back: Perry Fry, George Myers, Fred Lee Randleman, William C. Fry, James O. Utterson & Joseph B. Alkire
The men appear to be wood cutting. They are are all related by marriage (many of which married Stumbo sisters) or descent. They are on the William C. Stumbo property, which is now near the railroad which was later purchased by the city of Carlisle, IA for what is currently the City Park. Picture labeled 1913.CARLISLE CEMETERY is located in the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 10 of Allen Township. It is one-half mile south of the town of Carlisle.
http://www.scioto.org/Lawrence/census/1840/1840-lz.html
1840 CENSUS INDEX OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO
Page Name
58 - LANGDON, Jno.
34 - LANGDON, Joseph
55 - LANGDON, Sam'l
58 - LANGDON, Wm.
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http://www.scioto.org/Lawrence/obits/G-L/L.html
Lawrence County Obituary Abstracts
LANGDON, ENOCH: I.R. MAY 22, 1902
Died at Athens Asylum. Of Getaway. He was 59 years of age, aveteran of the
Civil War and a pensioner. He is survived by six children, C. C.,Wiley, James and
Marshall Langdon, Mrs. Sarah Gibson and Mrs. Lutie Ransbottom, allresiding at or
near Getaway. Interment at Getaway.
LANGDON, JOSEPH: I.R. JAN. 25, 1906
LANGDON, SAMUEL: I.R. AUG. 15, 1861
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http://www.scioto.org/Lawrence/cemeteries/L.html
SURNAME Given TWP CEMETERY
LANGDON Joseph Rome New Rome
IS it this Joseph? Note no Artematta listed.
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1880 Allen Twp, Polk Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John 27 farmer Germany Germany Germany
Julyette 20 wife IA KY IN1900 Dist 130, Allen Twp, Warren Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John head Mar 1853 47 m 22 Germany Germany Germany farmer immig 1865 35 years in US Natuaralized
Julia wife Aug 1859 40 m 22 7 6 IA IN IN
Minnie R dau Jan 1884 16 IA
Frederick J son Dec 1885 14 IA
George H son Oct 1887 12 IA
Carl T son Sep 1889 10 IA
Nellie H dau Nov 1892 7 IA
Earl F son Dec 1895 4 IA1910 Allen Twp, Warren Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John 57 m1 32 Germany German Germany immig 1864, nat, farmer
Julia 51 wife m1 32 7 7 IA IN IN
Frederick son 24 IA Germany Germany carpenter
George H son 22 IA Germany Germany laborer farm
Thomas son 20 IA Germany Germany laborer farm
Nellie R dau 17 IA Germany Germany
Earl F son 14 IA Germany Germany
Truman C son 8 IA Germany Germany
1920 Bloomfield, Polk Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John head owns 66 wid un un Germany Germany Germany farmer
Earl F son 24 IA Germany Germany laborer farm
Truman C son 17 IA Germany Germany stenographer insurance1930 Dist 89, Allen Twp., Polk Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John own, radio, 77 wid Germany Germany Germany immig 1864 farmer
Carl T. son 40 s IA Germany Germany farmsIowa Cemetery Records, ancestry.com
John Rothfus 1853 1936 Avon
Julia E. Rothfus 1859 1918 Avon
1880 Allen, Polk Co., Iowa Federal Census, transcribed by Cindy Marcell
Rothfus, John 27 farmer Germany Germany Germany
Julyette 20 wife IA KY IN
next door-
Deaton J.P. 60 KY NC VA
Elizabeth 57 wife IN - -
Eldora 17 dau IA
Rosella 15 dau IA
1920 Allen Twp., Warren Co., Iowa Federal Census
living with sister, Nellie Rothfus Miller