David Turk Mossman, son of Christopher and Jemima (Cowan), was born in September 1864 in Fulton Co., Indiana. He married Sina Jane Harmony daughter of Daniel D. Harmony and Mary A. about 1889 and was born in Jan 1871 in Wisconsin. They family was listed in the 1900 census living in Rice Lake, Barron Co., Wisconsin. David's household included his widowed father Christopher and not far from them lived the Harmony family.

Shortly after this time the family emigrated from Wisconsin to Washington state and David became one of the first businessman in the town of Centralia Washington. In 1910 David is listed as a Centralia retail merchant and in 1920 as a variety merchant . Sina Jane died in Olympia, Thruston Co., Washington on 17 Sep 1927 and David on 06 Nov 1944.

Family photo contributed by Dave Mossman

1. Maude M. Mossman - born in Dec 1891 in Wisconsin.
2. John Scott Mossman - born in Oct 1893 in Wisconsin.; died 19 Jul 1957 in Walla Walla, WA.
3. Charles D. Mossman - born in 1900 in Washington; died 29 Dec 1928.

Albert Lee Mossman, son of Eli Cook and Lucy (Van Eaton), was born on 07 Aug 1856 in Hardin County, IA. He died on 28 Jul 1933 in Hardin County, Iowa. He married (1) Matilda "Mettie" E. McDowell in Hardin Co., Iowa on 19 Sep 1876, but she died on 10 Nov 1880 when their youngest daughter was only eight months old..

Albert married (2) Julia "Jewel" Marilla Maxim Shaine in April of 1881, she having been born 25 Apr 1858 in Illinois and was enumerated with him in the 1900 census with their son John. In 1910 the family was living in Sherman Twp., Hardin Co., IA and in 1920 in Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. Julia died in about 1928 and Albert then married (3) Anna Catlett.

Photo of Albert Lee & Siblings contributed by Kathleen O'Connell

1. Nellie O Mossman - born 11 Feb 1878 in Hardin Co., Iowa and died 28 Mar 1961 in New Providence, Hardin Co., IA. She was married to Thomas My Myers 28 Mar 1894 in Imogene, Iowa and they were the parents of: Guy Albert; Pearl E.; and Nina May Myers.
2. Cora B. Mossman - born in March of 1880; married Will Patton and was the mother of: Beulah, Ione, Ernie, Floyd, Hattie, Freddie, and Viola Patton.

1. John W. Mossman - born Oct 1884 in Hardin Co., Iowa; married Stella sometime before 1920 and resided that year in Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

John C. Mossman, son of Eli Cook and Lucy (Van Eaton), was born on 17 Nov 1858 in Hardin County, Iowa and died on 16 Jan 1931 in Davenport, Iowa.

John married Belle Waterman daughter of Philander Waterman and Judith Wiltse on 12 Nov 1885 in Radcliffe, Hardin Co., Iowa. Belle was born on 20 Aug 1853 in DeKalb Co., Illinois and resided with her family in Deerfield Prairie, DeKalb Co., Illinois until going to Rockford, Illinois where she completed her education and began teaching school. She left Illinois in 1883 and moved by wagon with her mother, brothers and sister to Radcliffe, Iowa where she also taught.

John, Belle and their daughter Kittye were enumerated in the 1900 census residing in Sherman Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa near his brother Albert and also lived in Sherman Twp. during the 1910 census where Belle's mother Judith was also living with her daughter Lizzie and son-in-law William Moore.

In 19I9 the family moved with their daughter Kittye and her husband Fridolph Hallgren and lived in Mason City, Iowa for a brief period where they were enumerated in the 1920 census residing at 925 N. Adams Ave. in Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa. They later moved to Des Moies, Iowa where Belle died on 03 Jun 1921. Her obituary read: She was a successful school teacher both in Illinois and in Iowa, where all who knew her, grew to love her for her kindness and cheerful ways."

Photo of Albert Lee & Siblings contributed by Kathleen O'Connell

1. Clinton C. Mossman - born 20 Nov 1886 in Radcliffe, Hardin, IA; died on 05 Apr 1889 in Radcliffe, Hardin, IA.
2. Kittye Claudia Mossman - born 08 Jul 1890 in Hardin Co., IA; married Fridolph William Hallgren and were the parents of John Fridolph Hallgren. She passed away on 28 Jan 1943 in LaGrange, Illinois.

He married Nellie Ann Graham daughter of Harrison H. Graham and Catherine (Knowles) on 28 Mar 1886 in Iowa, she having been born on 03 Mar 1866 in Hardin Co., Iowa. While living and farming in Winnebago Co., Iowa he received a call to the ministry and was thereafter listed as a minister in the 1900 census residing in Polk, Madison Twp., Polk Co., Iowa. After a series of parishes in Iowa, he left the ministry in 1901 and returned to farming. In 1910 he and his family were enumerated in the county of Cerro Gordo, Iowa and in 1920 he was residing in Marshalltown where he lived the remainder of his life.

Orlando died on 13 Aug 1947 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa and was buried on 15 Aug 1947 in Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Nellie died two years later on 20 Dec 1949 also in Marshalltown.

Photo of Albert Lee & Siblings contributed by Kathleen O'Connell

1. Louisa Ann Mossman - born 02 Feb 1887 in Hubbard, Hardin Co., IA; married John Hug and was the mother of Harris Conrad; John Howard; and Jean Louise Hug. Louisa died on 07 Jul 1973 in Redding, Shasta Co., CA.
2. Kathryn Estelle Mossman - born 02 Nov 1888 was born in Hardin Co., IA; she married Porter Dewitt Sargent and was the mother of Orlando Frazier; Frances Nelle; Claire Channing; and Merrill Graham Sargent of Polk Co., Iowa. Kathryn passed away on 08 Oct 1974 in Ankeny, Polk Co., IA.
3. Claude Eli Mossman - born 02 Sep 1890 in Hardin Co., Iowa; married Marie M. Riis and were the parents of Kathryn Louise and Edward Graham Mossman. He died on 16 Dec 1968 in Marshalltown, Iowa.
4. Faye Grace Mossman - born 30 May 1897 in Gravity, Iowa; she married George Beed in Marshalltown, Iowa. Five days after giving birth to her son George in Willows, California she died on 27 Apr 1922, her son was nine days old. They were laid to rest with together at Butte City, California.
5. Claire Edward Mossman - born 02 Mar 1901 in Polk City, IA; died on 11 Oct 1978 in Chippewa Falls, WI.
6. Freda Marian Mossman - born 19 Apr 1907 in Polk City, IA; died on 19 Aug 1985 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona

Lucinda "Lucy" Mossman, daughter of Elli Cook and Louisa (Van Eaton), was born on 24 Mar 1865 in Hardin Co., IA. She married George W. Jones on 04 Dec 1889, he having been born in December of 1863. He died on 10 Apr 1927 in Radcliffe, Hardin, IA and Lucinda on 23 Oct 1951 in Radcliffe, Hardin, IA.

The family was enumerated with their daughter Lulu in 1900, 1910 and 1920 residing in Sherman Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa.

Photo of Albert Lee & Siblings contributed by Kathleen O'Connell

1. Lulu Viola Jones - was born 10 Nov 1890 in Hardin Co., Iowa; died unmarried in March of 1970 in Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA.

Hannah Isabelle Mossman, daughter of Eli Cook and Louisa (Van Eaton), was born on 05 Jun 1867 in Hardin Co., IA. She married Evan Hayden Sheldon, son of Thomas Jefferson Sheldon and Henrietta (Majors) on 12 Dec 1888 in Iowa Falls, IA. They were enumerated in the 1900 census residing in Pleasant Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa. In 1910 the family resided in Eldora Township and in 1920 in Pleasant Township.

Hannah died on 01 Feb 1942 in Eldora, Hardin, Iowas and both were buried in Eldora Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin, IA. Evan was buried in Eldora Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin, IA. He was a postmaster in Hubbard, Iowa.

Photo of Albert Lee & Siblings contributed by Kathleen O'Connell

1. Mabel Cora Sheldon - born on 13 Mar 1890 in Hardin Co., Iowa; she married Joseph Buskirk Johnson in Boulder, Boulder Co., Colorado; she died on 15 Jun 1975.
2. Forrest Hayden Sheldon - born on 01 Oct 1899.

Minnie May Mossman, daughter of Isaac Van Dorsey and Martha (Jackson), was born on 20 Jul 1863 in Albany, Linn, OR. She died on 09 Jan 1946 in San Francisco, CA. She was buried in Owvet Park.

Minnie was counted in a census in 1870 in Olympia, Washington Territory, and in 1880 was living with her family in Thurston Co., Washington. She received a master's license to operate steamboats on 01 December 1886 and was the first woman captain on the Columbia River, retiring in 1900.

Minnie married Charles Oliver Hill son of Ralph Hill and Nancy Maria Tinker on 25 Feb 1883 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Charles was born on 06 Apr 1853 in New York City, and as a young boy was farmed out to his Uncle Platt in Orange, New Jersey and at age 12 moved to Newark, Ohio. Still working on farms, he lived in Bloomington, Illinois; Hartford, Kansas; Denver, Colorado (where he spent six months in 1876); Seattle, and San Francisco. Described as having "itching feet" and the desire to go and see places, he embarked on a steamer bound for the mining country in Alaska where he spent two years "scratching gravel" and barely making a living. He later founded the Hill Logging Co. in Lewis Co., Washington.

In 1900 Minnie, also of a more adventurous nature, was listed as a steamboat captain as noted above, but in 1910 Charles was more settled, listed as president of a logging camp and in 1920 as manager of a lumber mill. He died on 12 Jun 1942 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon and was buried on 15 Jun 1942 in Portland.

Washington State Census
Photo of Minnie Mossman & Charles Hill contributed by Barbara Troen

1. Herbert Wells Hill - born on 19 Sep 1894 in Portland, Oregon. He married Edna Frances Wilcox, daughter of Nathan Edwin Wilcox and Josephine Alice (Caul) in Westhaven, Connecticut. They were the parents of two daughters, Betty and Luella. Herbert died 22 Jul 1969 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., California and Edna in Castro Valley, Alameda Co., California on 07 Jan 1975.

Frank C. Mossman, son of Isaac Van Dorsey and Martha (Jackson), was born on 01 Oct 1864 in Salem, Marion, OR. He died on 27 Jul 1959 in Bandon, Coos, Oregon.

Frank was counted in a census in 1870 in Olympia, Washington Territory and in April of 1893 he married Anna Rose Hoskins, daughter of William Hoskins and Jane in Seattle. Anna was born on 15 Jun 1874 in Washington and died on 09 Jul 1960. The 1900 census indicates Anna was the mother of two children, both living and that Frank made a living "oystering.".

They family has not been located in the 1910 census, however, in 1920 the family is listed in Raymond, Pacific Co., Washington and their youngest daughter Flora is listed as having been born in Oregon.

Washington State Census

1. Neva Mossman - 13 May 1896 in Washington; married Noah Morgan Davison who was born in Rice Co. Kansas.
2. Liberty - born 04 Jul 1898 in Washington.
3. Agnes Marian Mossman - born about 1900 in Washington; married (1) Mickel; (2) Harry Alder.
4. Flora B. Mossman - born 23 Feb 1911 in Oregon; married (1) Ellsworth: (2) Anderson.

Ida Lee Mossman, daughter of Isaac Van Dorsey and Martha (Jackson), was born on 23 Mar 1865 in Salem, Marion Co., Oregon. She died on 13 Jun 1957 in Olympia, Thurston Co., WA.

Ida married William Yeager son of William Yeager and Mary A. (Dillon) in 1881 in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington. William was born on 19 May 1860 in Thurston Co., WA and died in 14 Sep 1942 in Olympia, Washington. He was buried in Olympia Masonic Cemetery, WA.

The family was enumerated in the 1900 census living in the city of Olympia, William listed as a mail carrier, and in 1910 son William was listed as having been married one year to Ida and was listed as a civil engineer for the state land office. In 1920 the couple is residing in Olympia where William is working as a mail carrier.

1. Minnie P. Yeager - born July 1882 in Washington.
2. William Henry Yeager- born 27 Dec 1883 in Washington; was a civil engineer in 1910 and married Ada in about 1909. he died in Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington on 09 Nov 1948.
3. Ida Yeager - born Mar 1886 in Washington; she married Richard Burford.

Frederick Clifford Mossman, son of Isaac Van Dorsey and Martha (Jackson), was born on 05 Apr 1870 in Washington Territory. He died on 05 Jun 1940 in San Leandro, CA.

Frederick was counted in a census in 1870 in Olympia, Washington Territory. He married Jennie about 1891, she having been born in Nov 1873 in Ohio. They were enumerated in the Washington state census records until 1881 and in 1900 were listed as residing in Portland, Oregon.

1. Earl Purcell Mossman - born 30 Jun 1894 and was was a vaudeville entertainer known in Portland as the "Mayor of Broadway." He died in Oregon in September of 1976.

William died on 14 Jul 1949 in Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington and Aimee in Olympia on 20 Nov 1951(both cremated). The couple had no children.

Obituary of William J. Redmond Contributed by Richard Detering
Photo of Aimee (Mossman) & William J. Redmond contributed by Barbara Troen

Note: Family notes indicate her name was Annie, however, several other sources (including her obituary) give Mrs. Redmond's first name as Aimee.

Photos of Lottie B. Mossman-Devaull contributed by Barbara Troen

James Edwin Mossman, son of George and Sarah (Warrington), was born on 28 May 1866 in Hardin Co., IA. He died on 20 Apr 1930 in Humansville, Missouri.

James married Augusta Josephine Miller daughter of John Brumley Miller and Sarah Caraway on 19 Jun 1889. Augusta was born on 11 Nov 1876 in Ellis, Ohio and died on 06 Mar 1923 in Osceola, St. Clair Co., Missouri. James was listed with his family in the 1880 census residing in Eldora, and in 1900 he and his wife were listed in his parents household in Tipton Township, and his occupation was listed as teamster.

On 21 Dec 1926 James married Josephine I. Stiles who was born in Missouri in November of 1879, and was the daughter of Demas and Eliza C. Doyal. In 1910 she was listed in their St. Clair Co., Missouri household as single, aged 31 while James was listed with his first wife "Josie" and their three children that year and also in 1920.

1. Guy Mossman - born 30 mar 1890 in Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa; married Leota Belle Killingsworth on 22 Mar 1913 in Osceola, Missouri; died in San Berardino, California on 31 Dec 1955.
2. Leatha Grace Mossman - born 14 Jul 1891 in Iowa; married James Calvin Hannah on 02 Sep 1914, he having been born in Missouri on 12 Sep 1890. Leatha died in Osceola, Missouri on 22 Jun 1980.
3. Orville Leroy Mossman - born 09 Oct 1906 in Vista, Missouri; married Dorothy Elizabeth Schnetzer on 07 Feb 1937; died in Osceola on 10 Aug 1974.

Charles Joshua Mossman, son of George & Sarah (Warrington), was born on 18 Sep 1878 in Hubbard, Iowa and was enumerated there with his family in the 1880 and 1900 census records.

He married Grace Ann Ursala Brown, daughter of William F. Brown and Ida L. (Gibson) on 29 Aug 1904 in Unionville, Missouri. Grace was born on 19 Oct 1885 in Pollock Co., Missouri and the couple was then listed together with their young children in 1910 and 1920 residing in Iowa Falls. They later moved to Franklin Co., Iowa where they resided in 1930.

Chalres died 01 Nov 1937, and Grace many years later on 22 Dec 1966 in Long Beach, but both were laid to rest in Rowan, Iowa.

1. Thelma Gertrude Mossman - born 04 Jul 1905
2. George Edward Mossman - born 10 Mar 1907
3. Josephine Louise Mossman - born 11 Nov 1909
4. Herick Brownwell Mossman - born 01 Apr 1912; resided in Scott Twp., Franklin Co., Iowa in 1930.
5. Gladys Poe Mossman - born 29 Jan 1914
6. Charles Robert Mossman - born 06 Jun 1916
7. Dean Elliott Mossman - born 15 May 1928; married Loretta Joan Zediker.

She married William Skinner and in about 1890, who according to the 1900 census was born in Ohio in January of 1860. She was listed as the mother of six children - the eldest (Lulu) who was born in 1897 may have been from a previous marriage of Skinner.

1. Lula May Skinner - born Jun 1887 in Missouri; married George Washington Hindman who was born in Mercer Co., Illinois on 03 May 1861 and died 19 Dec 1932. They were enumerated with their two oldest children Nettie and George in 1910 residing in Wilcox, Roger Mills Co., Oklahoma; and in 1920 they lived in Weir Twp., Cherokee Co., Kansas. It is belived she was the mother of nine children.
2. Ayrold "Al" Edward Skinner - born 12 Aug 1891 in Missouri; married Vivian Isabel Ross who was born in Arkansas in Jan 1894 and were the parents of Louis and Eugene Victor. Al was a barber, who according to his obituary had lived in Kern Co., California for 46 years where he died in Bakersfield on 10 May 1963. He was laid to rest in Union Cemetery.
3. Chester Skinner - born May 1893 in Missouri
4. Mary Alma Skinner - born May 1895 in Missouri.
5. William Oliver Skinner - born Sep 1896 in Missouri; married Suda Ross who was born in Arkansas in Feb 1898.
6. Aretta Skinner - born Sep 1899 in Missouri and later lived in Yakima, Washington.
7. Earnest Skinner - born in 1901 and listed in his brother Al's obituary as living in Clearview, Washington.
8. Mildred Skinner - born about 1907; married Walter Sprayberry and had daughter Beverly.

He appears as head of household in 1910 and 1920 where they were residing in Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington. Ira died 11 Jun 1954 in Everett and his wife Mary, the following year on 18 Sep 1955.

1. Noel E. Shiner - born 22 Jan 1890 in Missouri; died April 1970 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA.
2. Loness Shiner - born Sep 1891 in Missouri; died age 22 at Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., WA.
3. Edith Shiner - born Oct 1895 in Missouri.
4. Elsie Shiner - born about 1903 in Washington.
5. Frances E. Shiner - daughter, born about 1907 in Washington.

In 1900 & 1910 the family was residing in Tipton Township. By 1920 Eliza was listed as widowed, head of her family and both children living in her household. She died on 30 Aug 1968.

Brief biographical sketch of William R. Thompson

1. Edna Thompson - born Jan 1895 in Iowa; was listed as a teacher in 1920.
2. Wade Thompson - born about 1908 in Iowa.

Bertha died in Iowa Falls on 17 Apr 1928 and Frederick on 14 June 1966 in Hardin Co., Iowa.

1. Floy Mossman - born about 1901 in Iowa.
2. Blanche Mossman
3. Ella Mossman

In 1880 and 1900, prior to his marriage to Lulu, Isaac was residing with his family in Tipton Township.

Isaac's family resided in Pleasant Township where they were enumerated in 1910 and 1920. Lulu died in 1969 at about age eighty-six, and Isaac Arno on 28 Oct 1971 in Eldora, Iowa at the age of ninety-three.

1. Lowell Mossman - born about 1903 in Iowa; married Velma Green.
2. Wendell Mossman - born 1910 in Iowa.
3. Dortha Mossman - born about 1913 in Iowa.
4. Dale W. Mossman - born about 1918 in Iowa.

Jasper married Lottie King in about 1906 or 1907 and were living in Grant Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa with their daughter Bernice May Mossman in 1910, and in Tipton Twp. in 1920. He died on 10 Apr 1949. He was buried in Eldora Cemetery - Eldora, Iowa.

Miner was listed with his family in 1900 as age 17, but on 14 Oct 1903 he married Mary and they were listed in their own household in Tipton Twp. in 1910, and in Tipton Twp. in 1920. After Mary's death on 12 Dec 1916, Miner married (2) Belle Knowles Sheldon. He died on 29 Jul 1957 in Hubbard, Hardin, IA.

1. Warren Lester Mossman - born 12 May 1905 in Hardin Co., IA; died 20 Apr 1962 in Radcliffe, Hardin Co., IA.
2. Oren Puttman "Putt" Mossman - born 08 Jul 1906 born in Hubbard, Hardin Co., IA; married Ethel M. Smith and died in Benton, Marshal Co., Kentucky. He was known for many years as a professional stunt performer, but had also been a boxer, wrestler, and horseshoe champion, claiming he had performed in 255 nations and had broken 55 bones in his body. While performing in Sacramento, California, Putt met Juanita Marie Warren and they had a son Dennis Ray Warren who was born in 1945 in Ellensburg, Washington. Dennis was raised by his mother and step-father, and became a freelance photojournalist for United Press International and the Associated Press. According to his obituary he had "captured revealing images of a who's who of state and national political figures, from Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan to Cesar Chavez and Robert Kennedy." He died at the age of 62 in March 2008.
3. Emmett Raymond Mossman - born 19 Jun 1911; died September 1976.
4. Dessie Margaret Mossman - born 01 Jan 1914 and was living with her grandmother Margaret in 1920.

In 1910 Edna and Elmer's household included their two young sons, but appears she may have had two children die in their infancy. By 1920 the household had grown to include two more sons. They were the parents of four known sons and possibly one daughter Jean. Elmer died in Hardin Co., Iowa in March of 1968 and Edna died on 16 Mar 1976 in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

1. Darrell Ridout - born about 1907 in Hardin Co., IA..
2. Russell Ridout - born about 1909 in Hardin Co., IA.
3. Burl Ridout - born about 1911 in Hardin Co., IA.
4. Melvin Ridout - born about 1915 in Hardin Co., IA.

In 1900 they were resding in Ellis Township on 120 acres known as the Riley Place and Thomas Place. In the winter of 1910 he bouth forty more acres. He raised stock, making a speciality of Herford cattle, Duroc-Jersey Red hogs and draft horses and became known as the proprietor of Cottage Ridge Farm. In 1920 the family is residing here and includes their six daughters. Mary died on 07 Jul 1954 in Eldora, Hardin Co., Iowa.

Brief biographical sketch of William E. Brightwell

1. Mabel Brightwell - born Jul 1896 in Hardin Co., IA; was a music teacher.
2. Floy Brightwell - born Jul 1899 in Hardin Co., IA; taught school.
3. Alma Brightwell - born about 1902 in Hardin Co., IA.
4. Evelyn Brightwell - born about 1903 in Hardin Co., IA.
5. Hazel Brightwell - born about 1905 in Hardin Co., IA; died before 1910.
6. Marie Brightwell - born about 1908 in Hardin Co., IA.
7. Marjorie Brightwell - born about 1910 in Hardin Co., IA.

In 1910 Hannah and her daughters by her first husband were listed with Leander McFarland living in Silverlake Twp., Dickinson Co., Iowa along with their young daugther Inez on Market Street. In 1920 the family was still residing in Dickinson county where she appears to have lived the remainder of her life. She died on 19 Feb 1971 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital at age 92 years, six months, and 22 days.

Prior to Leander's marriage to Hannah, he was listed in the 1870, 1880 & 1900 census records in Tipton Twp. Leander and Hulda's children included Isadaora (b. Oct 1865), Susannah, Robert, Rosa, and Leonidas L. McFarland (b.Jan 1880). Leander or "L.D." as he appears in some records, died in 1923.

1. Vera A. Lewison - born about 1901 in Iowa.
2. Carrie Lewison - born about 1903 in Iowa.

1. Inez J. McFarland - daughter, born about 1908 in Iowa.
2. Grace R. McFarland - born about 1911 in Iowa.
3. L. D. McFarland - son, born about 1919 in Iowa.

He was married to Minnie May Knight daughter of Jessie B. Knight and Laura S. Babcock on 18 Dec 1901 in Eldora, Hardin, IA. Minnie was born on 09 Sep 1881 in Owasso, Iowa. They were enumerated as a family in 1910 and 1920 residing in Grant Twp., Hardin Co., Iowa. Minnie died on 15 Nov 1965 in Eldora, Hardin, Iowa and Samuel on 21 Oct 1966 in Cherokee, Iowa. Both were laid to rest in Eldora Cemetery.

1. Goldena Edith Mossman - born 11 Nov 1901 Owasso, Iowa; died 13 Des 1974 in Des Moines, Iowa.
2. Laurel Laverne Mossman - son, born 31 Jul 1905; married Frances Stewart and passed away in November of 1967.
3. Samuel Mossman - born about 1906; was listed in Grant, Hardin Co., Iowa in 1920 census.
4. Evard Mossman - born 24 Jan 1922 in Hubbard, Hardin Co., Iowa; married Evelyn Ruth Neesen and was father of Andrea, Robert, and Cynthia. Evelyn passed away on 03 Apr 2002 [Obituary], and Evard passed away on 21 Jul 2007 in Mustang, Oklahoma. [Obituary]

He and Elsie were listed in the 1910 census with their two young daughters residing in Latah Co., Idaho. In 1920 the family was living in Los Molinos, Tehama Co., California. Elsie died on 07 Jun 1949 in California.

1. Emma Dorthea Conklin - born about 1906 in Washington.
2. Mildred Ramona Conklin - born 1908 in Washington and wife of Odie Richards, she passed away in California in 1959.
3. Gladys Conklin - born about 1911 in Washington.
4. Woodrow H. Conklin - born 16 Mar 1912 in Idaho and husband of Mary Marguerite, he passed away in April of 1983.
5. Donald Conklin - born about 1917 in Idaho.
6. Joy E. Conklin - born about 1918 in Idaho.

Herbert and Lovesta were enumerated in the 1910 census residing next to Love's mother who was by this time divorced, and in 1920 the family was still living in Tipton Twp. where Lovesta died on 25 Oct 1929 at the age of forty-one. Herbert and his daughters were listed in the 1930 census residing in Eldora Twp., where he was a garage salesman and Hazel was working as a telephone operator. According to the SSDI, Herbert died in Iowa in May of 1965.

1. Hazel Dawson - born about 1909 in Hardin Co., Iowa.
2. Lola Dawson - born about 1913 in Hardin Co., Iowa.

Thomas was enumerated in the 1900, 1910, 1920 & 1930 census residing in Tipton Twp., Hardin Co, Iowa. He died on 16 Sep 1971 in Eldora, Hardin, Iowa.

1. Mildred Pearl Mossman - born 29 Jul 1922 in Hardin Co., Iowa; married Myles R. Miller.
2. Lawrence E. Mossman - born 29 Jul 1924 in Hardin Co., Iowa; married Maxine Shaver; passed away 14 May 1983 in Iowa Falls, IA.
3. Muriel M. Mossman - born 31 Oct 1925 in Hardin Co., Iowa; passed away on 25 Apr 1990.
4. Orlan Mossman - born in Iowa; married Nellie Ann Popejoy.
5. Russell Mossman - born in Iowa; married Joyce Clark.

All of these letters pertain to the Mossman Ancestry and the lost fortune in Berwick Upon Tweed, England. It appears that the estate was never recovered, although several of the family members, grandchildren, attempted to claim the fortune.

Isaac claimed that "during his father's lifetime he spent a great deal of money on the Estate business and he also had Henry Clay of Kentucky to look after it when he was minister to England."

With this noted, a few brief notes regarding Henry Clay follow:  He was born 12 Apr 1777 in Hanover Co., Virginia to a middle-class family. After studying for the bar with the eminent George Wythe, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky at the age of twenty where he developed a thriving practice. He married into a wealthy and socially prominent family and soon gained entry into Kentucky's most influential circles. While still in his twenties, he was elected to the State Legislature, in which he served for six years until 1809. He was a U.S.

Statesman, Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams, and an unsuccessful candidate for the U.S. Presidency in 1824, 1832, and 1844. He was one of the most popular and influential political leaders in American history and it was his genius in the art of compromise, which three times resolved bitter political conflicts that threatened to tear the nation apart, thus winning him the title "The Great Pacificator."  He died in Washington D.C., on June 29, 1852.

1. Letter of George & Hannah Mossman to Mrs. Louisa (Ballard) Pilcher dated December 20th, 1827 from Grayson County, Virginia.
2. Letter of Isaac V. Mossman to John Fenton, Esq. dated September 7th, 1848 from a health resort in Los Gatos, California. [His father was brother of Eleanor (Mossman) Ballard]
3. Letter of George Mossman dated 14 March 1852 from Keithsburg, IL to Ezekiel and Louisa (Ballard) Pilcher of Springfield, Illinois.
4. Letter of Mary Jain Mossman to Cousins written 18 October 1865.
5. Letter of Eleanor (Mossman) Ballard to daughter Louisa (Ballard) Pilcher, tagged affectionately "Lewicy" dated December 3rd, 1865 from Canton, Lewis County, Missouri.
6. Letter of Ellenor Victoria Cook to Mr. Fenton Oakland, California dated September 20, 1893.
7. Obituary of Eleanor (Mossman) Ballard; daughter of Archibald and Margaret Young; wife of Christopher Anthony Ballard.
8. Letter of Isaac V. Mossman to John Fenton dated 07 September 1896.
9. Copy of Military Dept. Biographical & Military History of Rosenburg Soldiers Home.
10. Military Pension Papers, Nat'l Archives of Isaac V. Mossman.
11. George Mossman Family listed in the 1840 Mercer County, IL Census.
12. Isaac V. Mossman listed in the 1860 Dalles, Oregon Territory Census.
13. Isaac V. Mossman listed in the 1865 Marion County, OR Census, p.44.
14. Isaac V. Mossman listed in Captain Armstrong's Muster Roll 3rd Co. of Oregon Mtd Vol. - 123 days of service.
15. Isaac V. Mossman listed in the 1854/1855 Assessment Roll for Umpqua County - Territorial document. 
16. Isaac V. Mossman listed in the 1870 Olympia Washington Territory Census.
17. Pensison papers of Aaron & John C. Mossman contributed by Kathy O'Connell.

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