PARENTAGE: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1878. Page 581, Washington Twp., "BARKER, RICHARD, ... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; ... they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
1ST MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Public Library, Omaha, Nebraska. JASPER COUNTY., IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1, Gen. Ref. 929,3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 6, # 2: Coe, John, married BARKER, Sarah E. 3 July 1851 by R. B. Dawson.
Additional notes on John Coe. At the age of 40, John, living in Greencastle, Iowa, enlisted in Company D, Iowa 40th Infantry Regiment on 27 August 1862 and died on 3 April 1863 of "typho. mal. fever" at G. H. Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. His place of burial is unknown. Sarah E. filed for her widow pension on 26 April 1863 (application # 19.449) and John Myers a minor filed on 28 Feb 1865 (application # 84.577). Children: Milton's middle name was Brooks. He married first Mary Dempsey (1850-7 Aug 1877), 1 September 1872 and second Lydia A. Dempsey on 24 December 1877. Their second child Elizabeth married Elisha D. West on 3 May 1868.
2ND MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1. Gen. ref. 929.3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 by Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 10 # 96: Foy, William married COE, Elizabeth E. (Sarah Elizabeth BARKER COE) 7 Mar 1864 (license only).
3RD MARRIAGE: Ancestry.com. - 5 April 1893, Des Moines, Polk, County, Iowa. Zadok Kilborn French, born 24 June 1835, in Ontario, Canada, the son of Edward Jewett French and Phebe Hawley Kilborn.
Additional information on Zadok French. His first wife was Mary Thompson Orr (born 1837 and died 12 July 1892). Children of this union was Mary Francis (Mamie), born 1865, married O. R. Ervin; Harriet E. (Hattie), born 1875 and died 1917, married Charles Hannold; and Florence Anna (Flossie), (1879-1962), married an Erwin.
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-MARRIAGES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: Information from the family files of Nora Borts, January 2002, Mingo, Iowa. "SARAH ELIZABETH BARKER, daughter of RICHARD BARKER was born 1832 in NY, and died May 14, 1912 in Valeria, IA. Burial: McKeever Cemetery, Colfax, IA. Residence: March 1899, was living in Valley Junction in Polk County Iowa. She married (1) JOHN COE July 02, 1851 in Jasper Co., IA. John Coe served with Company D, 40th Iowa Infantry. He enlisted 8-22-1862 and died of disease 4-3-1863 at Paducah, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM FOY March 07, 1864. He was born 1830 in IA, and died 1883 in IA. She married (3) Z. K. FRENCH 1893.
From the COLFAX CLIPPER - Saturday, 20 February 1904, "Mr. & Mrs. Z.K. French have returned from Oklahoma and are again guests of the lady's daughter, Mrs. T.G. Young at Valley Junction. The cause of their early return was Mrs. F's poor health which the humidity of the climate seemed to aggravate. Mr. French was here Thursday looking after business matters and greeting old friends of whom he has a host in his old home."
DEATH-BURIAL: Cutter Hartnett Funeral Home Records, Colfax, Iowa - #29--for the year 1912 Remains of Mrs. Sarah E. French Ordered by Z. K. French Age 77 Cause of Death (hard to read) looks like Aneurism Date of Death: May 14, 1912 Date of Burial: May 16 Coffin Size: 6/3 Price: $30.00
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-SPOUSES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: (The following clipping was found in the Colfax Library - undated- ) Obituary of Mrs. Z. K. French - "Sarah E. Barker was born on the 16th day of August, 1835, and 13 years later came with her parents to Iowa. In 1851, she was united in marriage with John Coe, who in 1863 enlisted in the Union Army and died in the south. The fruits of this union were three children, one of whom, Milton B., is living in Oklahoma, and another named (Elizabeth) West near Boone in this state. In 1865, she was again married to Wm. Foy, who died in this place in 1883 leaving her with their two children, Samuel E., of Valley Junction, and Ella Foy-Young deceased. In 1895 she was again married to Z. K. (Zadoc K.) French, who survives her. She was converted when 16 years of age, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 61 years. Her death took place on May 14, 1912, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Sperling, in Valeria. Her fatal illness was a lingering disease. She leaves, besides those mentioned, two sisters, a brother, and 19 grandchildren. The obsequies were on Thursday from the Valeria M.E church, Rev. Williams of Mingo preaching the sermon, and the interment was at McKeever cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and family, Mrs. M. E. Richey, of Colfax; Mrs. McHose and Mrs. Whitney, both of Maxwell her son, Samuel Foy, and three grandchildren (Young's) from Valley Junction, were the only out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral." Copy provided by Catharine Henderson, Iowa.
PARENTAGE: Bio of Richard Barker; THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; Chicago; Western Historical Company; 1878; p. 581; Washington Twp; listed as child of Richard and Ann ; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa. "BARKER, RICHARD, ...... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1805; they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: BIO: of Ransom Rowe; MINGO 1884-1984; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa; p. 403. "Ransom Rowe I - The name Ramsom Rowe was heard many times around the Greencastle area. The first Ransom Rowe did not come to Iowa, but at least three of his children settled near here. Ransom Rowe was the father of eight children. They were: William, Elisha, Rufus, Ann, Harriett, Marinda, Ransom II, and Catherine. Ann Rowe was born November 17, 1806, in Madison County, New York. She was married in 1825 in New York to Richard Barker. There were only five settlers in this area when he came here. Richard was born September 17, 1802, in Pennsylvania, but went to Washington County, New York, in 1812. He and Ann moved to Ohio and then to Indiana before they settled in Poweshiek Township in 1849. Their children were: Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, William, Mariah, Ann Elida, Rebecca Jane, Syble, James T., and Rachel. Harriett Rowe was married in New York to Philander Mott. They had a son, Merritt, and lived in Anamosa, Iowa. Marinda Rowe married a Mr. Munger. Ransom Rowe II married Alzina Bailey, the daughter of John Bailey. His family will be found elsewhere. Catherine Rowe married Benjamin Burton Bailey, son of James Bailey, Sr. Their family will be found elsewhere. Richard Barker died December 12, 1887, and Ann (Rowe) Barker died January 22, 1889. Both are buried at McKeever Cemetery." Written by Catharine Henderson
SPOUSE-ISSUE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1880 - 1889, Gen. Ref. 929.3777594 J31j V. 3; page 187, # 1054, Theodore YOUNG, 39, born Ohio, father James YOUNG, mother Mary MARSHALL; Ella R. FOY, 19, born Polk County, Iowa, father Wm. FOY, mother ___ BARKER, married June 22 1885 by W. A. Chambers.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, district no. 16, Enumerated on the 27 day of August 1850, Page 377, Line 7, Dwelling 115, Family 115. Name - BARKER, Elizabeth, Age - 17, Sex - F, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - New York. Other members of household - Richard 45, Ann 42, Charles 18, William 14, Mariah 13, Ann 11, Jane 9, Sibel 6, James 4 and Rachel 2.
1856 IOWA CENSUS: Jasper County, Poweshiek Township. John Coe, 34, male, born - Penn, Laborer; Elizabeth Coe, 22, female, born - NY; Mary B. (should be Milton B.) 4, female, born - Iowa; Elizabeth A., 2, female, born - Iowa; Mary M., 1, female, born, Iowa.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Poweshiek Township, John Coe, 30, farmer, Penn; Elizabeth, 27, NY; Milton, 8, Iowa; Elizabeth, 7, Iowa.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Mt Prairie Township: William Foy, 46, Ill; Elizabeth, 35, Ind; Ellen, 6, Iowa; Alisha (?), 3, Iowa; Milton, 18, Iowa; Mary Barker, 10, Iowa.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: LDS Family Library Film 1254346, NA Film number T9-0346, Iowa, Jasper County, Washington Township, page 165C. Name - FOY, S. E., Relationship to head of household - wife, Marital status - M, Gender - female, Race - W, Age - 41, Birthplace - NY, Occupation - housekeeper, Father's birthplace - NY, Mother's birthplace - NY. Spouse - Wm., children listed this census - E. R. and S.
1ST MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Public Library, Omaha, Nebraska. JASPER COUNTY., IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1, Gen. Ref. 929,3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 6, # 2: Coe, John, married BARKER, Sarah E. 3 July 1851 by R. B. Dawson.
Additional notes on John Coe. At the age of 40, John, living in Greencastle, Iowa, enlisted in Company D, Iowa 40th Infantry Regiment on 27 August 1862 and died on 3 April 1863 of "typho. mal. fever" at G. H. Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. His place of burial is unknown. Sarah E. filed for her widow pension on 26 April 1863 (application # 19.449) and John Myers a minor filed on 28 Feb 1865 (application # 84.577). Children: Milton's middle name was Brooks. He married first Mary Dempsey (1850-7 Aug 1877), 1 September 1872 and second Lydia A. Dempsey on 24 December 1877. Their second child Elizabeth married Elisha D. West on 3 May 1868.
2ND MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1. Gen. ref. 929.3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 by Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 10 # 96: Foy, William married COE, Elizabeth E. (Sarah Elizabeth BARKER COE) 7 Mar 1864 (license only).
3RD MARRIAGE: Ancestry.com. - 5 April 1893, Des Moines, Polk, County, Iowa. Zadok Kilborn French, born 24 June 1835, in Ontario, Canada, the son of Edward Jewett French and Phebe Hawley Kilborn.
Additional information on Zadok French. His first wife was Mary Thompson Orr (born 1837 and died 12 July 1892). Children of this union was Mary Francis (Mamie), born 1865, married O. R. Ervin; Harriet E. (Hattie), born 1875 and died 1917, married Charles Hannold; and Florence Anna (Flossie), (1879-1962), married an Erwin.
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-MARRIAGES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: Information from the family files of Nora Borts, January 2002, Mingo, Iowa. "SARAH ELIZABETH BARKER, daughter of RICHARD BARKER was born 1832 in NY, and died May 14, 1912 in Valeria, IA. Burial: McKeever Cemetery, Colfax, IA. Residence: March 1899, was living in Valley Junction in Polk County Iowa. She married (1) JOHN COE July 02, 1851 in Jasper Co., IA. John Coe served with Company D, 40th Iowa Infantry. He enlisted 8-22-1862 and died of disease 4-3-1863 at Paducah, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM FOY March 07, 1864. He was born 1830 in IA, and died 1883 in IA. She married (3) Z. K. FRENCH 1893.
From the COLFAX CLIPPER - Saturday, 20 February 1904, "Mr. & Mrs. Z.K. French have returned from Oklahoma and are again guests of the lady's daughter, Mrs. T.G. Young at Valley Junction. The cause of their early return was Mrs. F's poor health which the humidity of the climate seemed to aggravate. Mr. French was here Thursday looking after business matters and greeting old friends of whom he has a host in his old home."
DEATH-BURIAL: Cutter Hartnett Funeral Home Records, Colfax, Iowa - #29--for the year 1912 Remains of Mrs. Sarah E. French Ordered by Z. K. French Age 77 Cause of Death (hard to read) looks like Aneurism Date of Death: May 14, 1912 Date of Burial: May 16 Coffin Size: 6/3 Price: $30.00
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-SPOUSES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: (The following clipping was found in the Colfax Library - undated- ) Obituary of Mrs. Z. K. French - "Sarah E. Barker was born on the 16th day of August, 1835, and 13 years later came with her parents to Iowa. In 1851, she was united in marriage with John Coe, who in 1863 enlisted in the Union Army and died in the south. The fruits of this union were three children, one of whom, Milton B., is living in Oklahoma, and another named (Elizabeth) West near Boone in this state. In 1865, she was again married to Wm. Foy, who died in this place in 1883 leaving her with their two children, Samuel E., of Valley Junction, and Ella Foy-Young deceased. In 1895 she was again married to Z. K. (Zadoc K.) French, who survives her. She was converted when 16 years of age, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 61 years. Her death took place on May 14, 1912, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Sperling, in Valeria. Her fatal illness was a lingering disease. She leaves, besides those mentioned, two sisters, a brother, and 19 grandchildren. The obsequies were on Thursday from the Valeria M.E church, Rev. Williams of Mingo preaching the sermon, and the interment was at McKeever cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and family, Mrs. M. E. Richey, of Colfax; Mrs. McHose and Mrs. Whitney, both of Maxwell her son, Samuel Foy, and three grandchildren (Young's) from Valley Junction, were the only out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral." Copy provided by Catharine Henderson, Iowa.
PARENTAGE: Bio of Richard Barker; THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; Chicago; Western Historical Company; 1878; p. 581; Washington Twp; listed as child of Richard and Ann ; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa. "BARKER, RICHARD, ...... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1805; they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: BIO: of Ransom Rowe; MINGO 1884-1984; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa; p. 403. "Ransom Rowe I - The name Ramsom Rowe was heard many times around the Greencastle area. The first Ransom Rowe did not come to Iowa, but at least three of his children settled near here. Ransom Rowe was the father of eight children. They were: William, Elisha, Rufus, Ann, Harriett, Marinda, Ransom II, and Catherine. Ann Rowe was born November 17, 1806, in Madison County, New York. She was married in 1825 in New York to Richard Barker. There were only five settlers in this area when he came here. Richard was born September 17, 1802, in Pennsylvania, but went to Washington County, New York, in 1812. He and Ann moved to Ohio and then to Indiana before they settled in Poweshiek Township in 1849. Their children were: Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, William, Mariah, Ann Elida, Rebecca Jane, Syble, James T., and Rachel. Harriett Rowe was married in New York to Philander Mott. They had a son, Merritt, and lived in Anamosa, Iowa. Marinda Rowe married a Mr. Munger. Ransom Rowe II married Alzina Bailey, the daughter of John Bailey. His family will be found elsewhere. Catherine Rowe married Benjamin Burton Bailey, son of James Bailey, Sr. Their family will be found elsewhere. Richard Barker died December 12, 1887, and Ann (Rowe) Barker died January 22, 1889. Both are buried at McKeever Cemetery." Written by Catharine Henderson
SPOUSE-ISSUE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1880 - 1889, Gen. Ref. 929.3777594 J31j V. 3; page 187, # 1054, Theodore YOUNG, 39, born Ohio, father James YOUNG, mother Mary MARSHALL; Ella R. FOY, 19, born Polk County, Iowa, father Wm. FOY, mother ___ BARKER, married June 22 1885 by W. A. Chambers.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, district no. 16, Enumerated on the 27 day of August 1850, Page 377, Line 7, Dwelling 115, Family 115. Name - BARKER, Elizabeth, Age - 17, Sex - F, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - New York. Other members of household - Richard 45, Ann 42, Charles 18, William 14, Mariah 13, Ann 11, Jane 9, Sibel 6, James 4 and Rachel 2.
1856 IOWA CENSUS: Jasper County, Poweshiek Township. John Coe, 34, male, born - Penn, Laborer; Elizabeth Coe, 22, female, born - NY; Mary B. (should be Milton B.) 4, female, born - Iowa; Elizabeth A., 2, female, born - Iowa; Mary M., 1, female, born, Iowa.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Poweshiek Township, John Coe, 30, farmer, Penn; Elizabeth, 27, NY; Milton, 8, Iowa; Elizabeth, 7, Iowa.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Mt Prairie Township: William Foy, 46, Ill; Elizabeth, 35, Ind; Ellen, 6, Iowa; Alisha (?), 3, Iowa; Milton, 18, Iowa; Mary Barker, 10, Iowa.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: LDS Family Library Film 1254346, NA Film number T9-0346, Iowa, Jasper County, Washington Township, page 165C. Name - FOY, S. E., Relationship to head of household - wife, Marital status - M, Gender - female, Race - W, Age - 41, Birthplace - NY, Occupation - housekeeper, Father's birthplace - NY, Mother's birthplace - NY. Spouse - Wm., children listed this census - E. R. and S.
PARENTAGE: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA, Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1878. Page 581, Washington Twp., "BARKER, RICHARD, ... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; ... they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
1ST MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Public Library, Omaha, Nebraska. JASPER COUNTY., IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1, Gen. Ref. 929,3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 6, # 2: Coe, John, married BARKER, Sarah E. 3 July 1851 by R. B. Dawson.
Additional notes on John Coe. At the age of 40, John, living in Greencastle, Iowa, enlisted in Company D, Iowa 40th Infantry Regiment on 27 August 1862 and died on 3 April 1863 of "typho. mal. fever" at G. H. Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. His place of burial is unknown. Sarah E. filed for her widow pension on 26 April 1863 (application # 19.449) and John Myers a minor filed on 28 Feb 1865 (application # 84.577). Children: Milton's middle name was Brooks. He married first Mary Dempsey (1850-7 Aug 1877), 1 September 1872 and second Lydia A. Dempsey on 24 December 1877. Their second child Elizabeth married Elisha D. West on 3 May 1868.
2ND MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1. Gen. ref. 929.3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 by Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 10 # 96: Foy, William married COE, Elizabeth E. (Sarah Elizabeth BARKER COE) 7 Mar 1864 (license only).
3RD MARRIAGE: Ancestry.com. - 5 April 1893, Des Moines, Polk, County, Iowa. Zadok Kilborn French, born 24 June 1835, in Ontario, Canada, the son of Edward Jewett French and Phebe Hawley Kilborn.
Additional information on Zadok French. His first wife was Mary Thompson Orr (born 1837 and died 12 July 1892). Children of this union was Mary Francis (Mamie), born 1865, married O. R. Ervin; Harriet E. (Hattie), born 1875 and died 1917, married Charles Hannold; and Florence Anna (Flossie), (1879-1962), married an Erwin.
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-MARRIAGES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: Information from the family files of Nora Borts, January 2002, Mingo, Iowa. "SARAH ELIZABETH BARKER, daughter of RICHARD BARKER was born 1832 in NY, and died May 14, 1912 in Valeria, IA. Burial: McKeever Cemetery, Colfax, IA. Residence: March 1899, was living in Valley Junction in Polk County Iowa. She married (1) JOHN COE July 02, 1851 in Jasper Co., IA. John Coe served with Company D, 40th Iowa Infantry. He enlisted 8-22-1862 and died of disease 4-3-1863 at Paducah, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM FOY March 07, 1864. He was born 1830 in IA, and died 1883 in IA. She married (3) Z. K. FRENCH 1893.
From the COLFAX CLIPPER - Saturday, 20 February 1904, "Mr. & Mrs. Z.K. French have returned from Oklahoma and are again guests of the lady's daughter, Mrs. T.G. Young at Valley Junction. The cause of their early return was Mrs. F's poor health which the humidity of the climate seemed to aggravate. Mr. French was here Thursday looking after business matters and greeting old friends of whom he has a host in his old home."
DEATH-BURIAL: Cutter Hartnett Funeral Home Records, Colfax, Iowa - #29--for the year 1912 Remains of Mrs. Sarah E. French Ordered by Z. K. French Age 77 Cause of Death (hard to read) looks like Aneurism Date of Death: May 14, 1912 Date of Burial: May 16 Coffin Size: 6/3 Price: $30.00
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-SPOUSES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: (The following clipping was found in the Colfax Library - undated- ) Obituary of Mrs. Z. K. French - "Sarah E. Barker was born on the 16th day of August, 1835, and 13 years later came with her parents to Iowa. In 1851, she was united in marriage with John Coe, who in 1863 enlisted in the Union Army and died in the south. The fruits of this union were three children, one of whom, Milton B., is living in Oklahoma, and another named (Elizabeth) West near Boone in this state. In 1865, she was again married to Wm. Foy, who died in this place in 1883 leaving her with their two children, Samuel E., of Valley Junction, and Ella Foy-Young deceased. In 1895 she was again married to Z. K. (Zadoc K.) French, who survives her. She was converted when 16 years of age, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 61 years. Her death took place on May 14, 1912, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Sperling, in Valeria. Her fatal illness was a lingering disease. She leaves, besides those mentioned, two sisters, a brother, and 19 grandchildren. The obsequies were on Thursday from the Valeria M.E church, Rev. Williams of Mingo preaching the sermon, and the interment was at McKeever cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and family, Mrs. M. E. Richey, of Colfax; Mrs. McHose and Mrs. Whitney, both of Maxwell her son, Samuel Foy, and three grandchildren (Young's) from Valley Junction, were the only out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral." Copy provided by Catharine Henderson, Iowa.
PARENTAGE: Bio of Richard Barker; THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; Chicago; Western Historical Company; 1878; p. 581; Washington Twp; listed as child of Richard and Ann ; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa. "BARKER, RICHARD, ...... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1805; they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: BIO: of Ransom Rowe; MINGO 1884-1984; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa; p. 403. "Ransom Rowe I - The name Ramsom Rowe was heard many times around the Greencastle area. The first Ransom Rowe did not come to Iowa, but at least three of his children settled near here. Ransom Rowe was the father of eight children. They were: William, Elisha, Rufus, Ann, Harriett, Marinda, Ransom II, and Catherine. Ann Rowe was born November 17, 1806, in Madison County, New York. She was married in 1825 in New York to Richard Barker. There were only five settlers in this area when he came here. Richard was born September 17, 1802, in Pennsylvania, but went to Washington County, New York, in 1812. He and Ann moved to Ohio and then to Indiana before they settled in Poweshiek Township in 1849. Their children were: Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, William, Mariah, Ann Elida, Rebecca Jane, Syble, James T., and Rachel. Harriett Rowe was married in New York to Philander Mott. They had a son, Merritt, and lived in Anamosa, Iowa. Marinda Rowe married a Mr. Munger. Ransom Rowe II married Alzina Bailey, the daughter of John Bailey. His family will be found elsewhere. Catherine Rowe married Benjamin Burton Bailey, son of James Bailey, Sr. Their family will be found elsewhere. Richard Barker died December 12, 1887, and Ann (Rowe) Barker died January 22, 1889. Both are buried at McKeever Cemetery." Written by Catharine Henderson
SPOUSE-ISSUE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1880 - 1889, Gen. Ref. 929.3777594 J31j V. 3; page 187, # 1054, Theodore YOUNG, 39, born Ohio, father James YOUNG, mother Mary MARSHALL; Ella R. FOY, 19, born Polk County, Iowa, father Wm. FOY, mother ___ BARKER, married June 22 1885 by W. A. Chambers.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, district no. 16, Enumerated on the 27 day of August 1850, Page 377, Line 7, Dwelling 115, Family 115. Name - BARKER, Elizabeth, Age - 17, Sex - F, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - New York. Other members of household - Richard 45, Ann 42, Charles 18, William 14, Mariah 13, Ann 11, Jane 9, Sibel 6, James 4 and Rachel 2.
1856 IOWA CENSUS: Jasper County, Poweshiek Township. John Coe, 34, male, born - Penn, Laborer; Elizabeth Coe, 22, female, born - NY; Mary B. (should be Milton B.) 4, female, born - Iowa; Elizabeth A., 2, female, born - Iowa; Mary M., 1, female, born, Iowa.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Poweshiek Township, John Coe, 30, farmer, Penn; Elizabeth, 27, NY; Milton, 8, Iowa; Elizabeth, 7, Iowa.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Mt Prairie Township: William Foy, 46, Ill; Elizabeth, 35, Ind; Ellen, 6, Iowa; Alisha (?), 3, Iowa; Milton, 18, Iowa; Mary Barker, 10, Iowa.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: LDS Family Library Film 1254346, NA Film number T9-0346, Iowa, Jasper County, Washington Township, page 165C. Name - FOY, S. E., Relationship to head of household - wife, Marital status - M, Gender - female, Race - W, Age - 41, Birthplace - NY, Occupation - housekeeper, Father's birthplace - NY, Mother's birthplace - NY. Spouse - Wm., children listed this census - E. R. and S.
1ST MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Public Library, Omaha, Nebraska. JASPER COUNTY., IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1, Gen. Ref. 929,3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 6, # 2: Coe, John, married BARKER, Sarah E. 3 July 1851 by R. B. Dawson.
Additional notes on John Coe. At the age of 40, John, living in Greencastle, Iowa, enlisted in Company D, Iowa 40th Infantry Regiment on 27 August 1862 and died on 3 April 1863 of "typho. mal. fever" at G. H. Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. His place of burial is unknown. Sarah E. filed for her widow pension on 26 April 1863 (application # 19.449) and John Myers a minor filed on 28 Feb 1865 (application # 84.577). Children: Milton's middle name was Brooks. He married first Mary Dempsey (1850-7 Aug 1877), 1 September 1872 and second Lydia A. Dempsey on 24 December 1877. Their second child Elizabeth married Elisha D. West on 3 May 1868.
2ND MARRIAGE: MARRIAGE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1849-1869 VOL 1. Gen. ref. 929.3777594 J31j, compiled 1979 by Jasper County Genealogical Society. Page 10 # 96: Foy, William married COE, Elizabeth E. (Sarah Elizabeth BARKER COE) 7 Mar 1864 (license only).
3RD MARRIAGE: Ancestry.com. - 5 April 1893, Des Moines, Polk, County, Iowa. Zadok Kilborn French, born 24 June 1835, in Ontario, Canada, the son of Edward Jewett French and Phebe Hawley Kilborn.
Additional information on Zadok French. His first wife was Mary Thompson Orr (born 1837 and died 12 July 1892). Children of this union was Mary Francis (Mamie), born 1865, married O. R. Ervin; Harriet E. (Hattie), born 1875 and died 1917, married Charles Hannold; and Florence Anna (Flossie), (1879-1962), married an Erwin.
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-MARRIAGES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: Information from the family files of Nora Borts, January 2002, Mingo, Iowa. "SARAH ELIZABETH BARKER, daughter of RICHARD BARKER was born 1832 in NY, and died May 14, 1912 in Valeria, IA. Burial: McKeever Cemetery, Colfax, IA. Residence: March 1899, was living in Valley Junction in Polk County Iowa. She married (1) JOHN COE July 02, 1851 in Jasper Co., IA. John Coe served with Company D, 40th Iowa Infantry. He enlisted 8-22-1862 and died of disease 4-3-1863 at Paducah, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM FOY March 07, 1864. He was born 1830 in IA, and died 1883 in IA. She married (3) Z. K. FRENCH 1893.
From the COLFAX CLIPPER - Saturday, 20 February 1904, "Mr. & Mrs. Z.K. French have returned from Oklahoma and are again guests of the lady's daughter, Mrs. T.G. Young at Valley Junction. The cause of their early return was Mrs. F's poor health which the humidity of the climate seemed to aggravate. Mr. French was here Thursday looking after business matters and greeting old friends of whom he has a host in his old home."
DEATH-BURIAL: Cutter Hartnett Funeral Home Records, Colfax, Iowa - #29--for the year 1912 Remains of Mrs. Sarah E. French Ordered by Z. K. French Age 77 Cause of Death (hard to read) looks like Aneurism Date of Death: May 14, 1912 Date of Burial: May 16 Coffin Size: 6/3 Price: $30.00
BIRTH-PARENTAGE-SPOUSES-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: (The following clipping was found in the Colfax Library - undated- ) Obituary of Mrs. Z. K. French - "Sarah E. Barker was born on the 16th day of August, 1835, and 13 years later came with her parents to Iowa. In 1851, she was united in marriage with John Coe, who in 1863 enlisted in the Union Army and died in the south. The fruits of this union were three children, one of whom, Milton B., is living in Oklahoma, and another named (Elizabeth) West near Boone in this state. In 1865, she was again married to Wm. Foy, who died in this place in 1883 leaving her with their two children, Samuel E., of Valley Junction, and Ella Foy-Young deceased. In 1895 she was again married to Z. K. (Zadoc K.) French, who survives her. She was converted when 16 years of age, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 61 years. Her death took place on May 14, 1912, at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Sperling, in Valeria. Her fatal illness was a lingering disease. She leaves, besides those mentioned, two sisters, a brother, and 19 grandchildren. The obsequies were on Thursday from the Valeria M.E church, Rev. Williams of Mingo preaching the sermon, and the interment was at McKeever cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams and family, Mrs. M. E. Richey, of Colfax; Mrs. McHose and Mrs. Whitney, both of Maxwell her son, Samuel Foy, and three grandchildren (Young's) from Valley Junction, were the only out-of-town relatives in attendance at the funeral." Copy provided by Catharine Henderson, Iowa.
PARENTAGE: Bio of Richard Barker; THE HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY, IOWA; Chicago; Western Historical Company; 1878; p. 581; Washington Twp; listed as child of Richard and Ann ; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa. "BARKER, RICHARD, ...... Married Miss Ann Rowe in 1825; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1805; they have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. ....."
BIRTH-MARRIAGE-ISSUE-DEATH-BURIAL: BIO: of Ransom Rowe; MINGO 1884-1984; Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa; p. 403. "Ransom Rowe I - The name Ramsom Rowe was heard many times around the Greencastle area. The first Ransom Rowe did not come to Iowa, but at least three of his children settled near here. Ransom Rowe was the father of eight children. They were: William, Elisha, Rufus, Ann, Harriett, Marinda, Ransom II, and Catherine. Ann Rowe was born November 17, 1806, in Madison County, New York. She was married in 1825 in New York to Richard Barker. There were only five settlers in this area when he came here. Richard was born September 17, 1802, in Pennsylvania, but went to Washington County, New York, in 1812. He and Ann moved to Ohio and then to Indiana before they settled in Poweshiek Township in 1849. Their children were: Charles, Elizabeth, Mary, William, Mariah, Ann Elida, Rebecca Jane, Syble, James T., and Rachel. Harriett Rowe was married in New York to Philander Mott. They had a son, Merritt, and lived in Anamosa, Iowa. Marinda Rowe married a Mr. Munger. Ransom Rowe II married Alzina Bailey, the daughter of John Bailey. His family will be found elsewhere. Catherine Rowe married Benjamin Burton Bailey, son of James Bailey, Sr. Their family will be found elsewhere. Richard Barker died December 12, 1887, and Ann (Rowe) Barker died January 22, 1889. Both are buried at McKeever Cemetery." Written by Catharine Henderson
SPOUSE-ISSUE: W. Dale Clark Library, Omaha, Nebraska, JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES 1880 - 1889, Gen. Ref. 929.3777594 J31j V. 3; page 187, # 1054, Theodore YOUNG, 39, born Ohio, father James YOUNG, mother Mary MARSHALL; Ella R. FOY, 19, born Polk County, Iowa, father Wm. FOY, mother ___ BARKER, married June 22 1885 by W. A. Chambers.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, district no. 16, Enumerated on the 27 day of August 1850, Page 377, Line 7, Dwelling 115, Family 115. Name - BARKER, Elizabeth, Age - 17, Sex - F, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - New York. Other members of household - Richard 45, Ann 42, Charles 18, William 14, Mariah 13, Ann 11, Jane 9, Sibel 6, James 4 and Rachel 2.
1856 IOWA CENSUS: Jasper County, Poweshiek Township. John Coe, 34, male, born - Penn, Laborer; Elizabeth Coe, 22, female, born - NY; Mary B. (should be Milton B.) 4, female, born - Iowa; Elizabeth A., 2, female, born - Iowa; Mary M., 1, female, born, Iowa.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Poweshiek Township, John Coe, 30, farmer, Penn; Elizabeth, 27, NY; Milton, 8, Iowa; Elizabeth, 7, Iowa.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Mt Prairie Township: William Foy, 46, Ill; Elizabeth, 35, Ind; Ellen, 6, Iowa; Alisha (?), 3, Iowa; Milton, 18, Iowa; Mary Barker, 10, Iowa.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: LDS Family Library Film 1254346, NA Film number T9-0346, Iowa, Jasper County, Washington Township, page 165C. Name - FOY, S. E., Relationship to head of household - wife, Marital status - M, Gender - female, Race - W, Age - 41, Birthplace - NY, Occupation - housekeeper, Father's birthplace - NY, Mother's birthplace - NY. Spouse - Wm., children listed this census - E. R. and S.
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