
There are 9,723 Ringgold County gravestone photographs posted on IAGenWeb's Gravestone Photo Project.
Almost all of Ringgold County's cemeteries have been transcribed and on-line at Ringgold County IAGenWeb's site with links to obituaries, biographies,
and gravestone photographs on IAGenWeb's Gravestone Photo Project.
Tingley Cemetery had been
photographed and is on-line at IAGenWeb's Gravestone Photo Project. THANK YOU!!! dukemeiser for completing this project!!
The transcription of Rose Hill Cemetery at Mount Ayr is on-going with surnames A, B, and C having been completed to date.
NOTE: This is an on-going project until all of the cemetery transcriptions are completed and updated. There may be some omissions
in these transcripts. Please let us know if you know of an interment that has been missed. Thank you.
IOWA GRAVESTONE PHOTOGRAPH PROJECT SAYS, "THANKS A 1/2 MILLION!"
The Iowa Gravestone Photo Project at http://iowagravestones.org has reached
a MAJOR milestone this week [April 13, 2010] having topped the 1/2 Million Mark in gravestone
photo records online.
Visit IAGenWeb's Gravestone Photograph Website at
http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_index.php. To submit your gravestone photos go to
http://iowagravestones.org/submit.php.

State Historical Society of Iowa
New Hours & Information
November 7th, 2009 Press Release

RETOLD OLD NEWS
from The Mount Ayr Record-News archives

September, 2010 New additions to Ringgold County's website are:
BIOGRAPHIES:
CEMETERIES:
Another View of Tedrow Cemetery
by Linda Swank Swanson, February of 2007
HISTORY:
Mount Ayr Mill, 1927
NEWS ITEMS
Jim SMITH, 4-H Hall of Fame
OBITUARIES:
SCHOOLS:
Beaconsfield Girls' Basketball Team, 1956
Mount Ayr HS Football Team, 1906-07
Addition of Photograph, Fairview School
Addition of Photograph, Hiawatha School
Addition of Photograph, Pleasant Valley School
Addition of Photograph, Side Hill School

August, 2010 New additions to Ringgold County's website are:
BIOGRAPHIES
CEMETERIES:
Rose Hill, Transcriptions of "D" Surnames
"E -F" Surnames
MILITARY PAGES:
2nd Lt. Robert A. DULANY
Lewis J. ELICK
NEWS CLIPPINGS:
OBITUARIES
RE-TOLD OLD NEWS:
June 30, 1960
July 07, 1960
July 14, 1960
July 21, 1960
July 11, 1985
July 18, 1985
July 25, 1985
Aug. 01, 1985
June 29, 2000
July 06, 2000
July 13, 2000
July 20, 2000
SCHOOLS:
Ellston High School, year unknown,
Courtesy of Mount Ayr Depot Museum
Kellerton Alumni, Classes of 1954 & 1955, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Kellerton Student Council, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Kellerton School, 1948-49, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1949
Class Photographs
H.S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Kellerton High School Mixed Chorus, 1951, Courtesy of Mount Ayr Depot Musuem
Kellerton School, 1955-56, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1956
Class Photographs
H.S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Kellerton School, 1956-57, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1957
Class Photographs
H.S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Grand Valley Community School, 1966-67, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1967
Class Photographs
Homecoming 1967
H. S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Grand Valley Community School, 1968-69, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1969
Class Photographs
1969 GV Snaphots 1969
Homecoming 1969
H. S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Grand Valley Community School, 1974-75, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1975
Class Photographs
Homecoming 1975
H. S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Grand Valley Community School, 1979-80, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1980
Class Photographs
Homecoming 1980
H. S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Grand Valley Community School, 1981-82, Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School:
Administration
Class of 1982
Class Photographs
Homecoming 1982
H. S. Athletics
H.S. Organizations
Tales From The Front Porch:
Country School and Schoolyard Games

July, 2010 New additions to Ringgold County's website are:
Addition of 'new' photographs contributed by the BEAR Family to
BEAR Family Page and
BEAR & Allied Families Photograph Page
BIOGRAPHIES
CHURCH PAGES:
Photographs contributed by Friends of Old Redding:
Boy's Sunday School Class
Bible School, 1941
Service Flag Dedication, 1943
Bible School, 1951
FAMILY PAGES:
Hattie M. LESAN photograph to LESAN Family Page, Courtesy of Mount Ayr Depot Museum
BEAR Family Reunion, 2010, Courtesy of the BEAR Family
The SAVILLE Family, Courtesy of Bill Hansen
Descendants of Daniel SCHLAPIA, Courtesy of Carol from Colorado
HISTORY PAGES:
History of Diagonal Printing Museum
MILITARY PAGES:
Ringgold County in the Civil War
includes Biography of Brigadier-General John EDWARDS
NEWS CLIPPINGS:
ATWOOD-GLORE Wedding,
Contribution by the BEAR family
Terry ANDERSON, IHSAA Hall of Fame, 2008
Priests Reassigned, The Revs. Thomas COENEN & Thomas DOOLEY, 2010
Grand Valley Spelling Bee, 1980
Bob JOHNSON & Ruby Win National Cattledog Trials
Kellerton Street Surfacing
Dorothy (HOLMES) McDOWELL, 95th Birthday
Senator PRENTIS' Children, 1941
Seaman Raymond E. PRENTIS Promoted
RUCKMAN'S 50th Anniversary
SMITH & CROUSE Motor Company, 1935
Tedrow Cemetery Vandalized
Jack Van LAAR, Citizen of the Year, 2009
OBITUARIES
RE-TOLD OLD NEWS:
June 16, 1960
June 27, 1985
June 15, 2000
PHOTOGRAPH PAGES:
Nina Belle (MILLER) ALLYN
Helen HASS
SCHOOLS:
Photographs contributed by Friends of Old Redding:
| Badger/Orchard Hill School |
Fairview School |
| Middle Fork School, No. 6 |
Redding School, 1887 |
| Redding School photographs |
Redding Seniors, 1907 |
| Redding Elementary, 1928 |
Redding Elementary, 1929 |
| Redding 3rd & 4th Grades, 1930 |
Redding 5th & 6th Grades, 1932 |
| Redding 9th & 10th Grades, 1933 |
Redding Commencement, 1934 |
| Redding High School, 1935 |
Redding Girls, 1935 |
| Redding Girls, 1936 |
Redding High School Class, 1938 |
| Redding Commencement, 1943 |
Redding High School Class, 1940's |
| Redding High School, 1948 |
Redding Faculty, 1940's |
| Redding Faculty, 1949-50 |
Redding FFA? |
| Redding Friends |
Redding Students |
| Redding Seniors, 1949-50 |
Redding Juniors, 1949-50 |
| Redding Sophomores, 1949-50 |
Redding Freshman, 1949-50 |
| Redding Elementary, 1951 |
Redding Elementary, 1952 |
| Redding Elementary, 1950's |
Redding Elementary, 1950's |
| Redding Elementary, 1950's |
Redding Elementary, 1950's |
| Redding Elementary, 1950's |
Redding Elementary, 1950's |
| Redding K-5th Grades, 1950's |
Redding Commencement, 1953 |
| Redding 8th Grade, 1950's |
Redding Grades K-5, 1953-54 |
| Redding Grades 9-11, 1953-54 |
Redding Senior Class of 1954 |
| Last Commencement 1958 |
Duaine KNAPP, Graduate |
| Redding Boys Basketball Teams |
Redding Girls Basketball Teams |
| Redding Girls Basketball Teams |
Velma GRIFFITH, teacher |
| Rose Hill School Program |
Redding School, 1887 |
Photographs contributed by Mike Avitt:
Star Center School
Photographs contributed by Mount Ayr Depot Museum:
Submissions by Norma G. (Foland) Becker:
Alumni, Grand River HS
Alumni, Kellerton HS Alumni, Grand Valley HS
Tales From The Front Porch:
The BEAR Family, A Discussion
With Nellie MAGGARD Contribution by the BEAR Family

June, 2010 New additions to Ringgold County's website are:
The following updates have been made, using information from Mrs. B. M. LESAN'S 1937 book,
Early History of Ringgold County: 1844 - 1937:
| M. N. FREELAND, Biography |
| Charles Keeling GRIMES, Biography |
William R. HINCKLEY, Obituary |
| Andrew INGRAM, Biography |
John F. PAGE, Biography |
| Robert REYNARD, Biography |
Charles RUSSELL, Biography |
| Luke SHAY, Biography |
Edgar SHELDON, Biography |
| Henry SINCO, Obituary |
Ferdinand Boliver SOLES, Obituary |
| Rev. James Harvey TEDFORD, Biography |
William TIMBY, Sr., Biography |
| Henry TODD, Biography |
Mount Ayr Methodist Church |
| Pioneer Photographers |
BIOGRAPHIES
FAMILY PAGES:
The BEALL Family
The EGLY Family
Mrs. Jane BICKETT & Mrs. May HORNE
Frank & Jane (HENDERSON) STEWART
John STRANAHAN & Family
HISTORY PAGES:
1st Court Terms & Officials
Creameries of Ringgold County
Bohemian Settlement Washington Twp.
Prentis Hatchery
Ringgold County Centennial, July 2-5, 1955
Contributions by Julie Watts
MILITARY PAGES & SOLDIERS' PAGES:
NEWS CLIPPINGS:
Adam N. BEATTY & Sarah RADBOURNE Wedding
BULLOCKS' 40th Anniversary
Princess Theatre, 2008
Jeffrey INLOES to U.S. Naval Academy
OBITUARIES
RE-TOLD OLD NEWS:
| Apr 12, 1956 |
Mar 31, 1960 |
May 26, 1960 |
Jun 02, 1960 |
Apr 23, 1981 |
Apr 11, 1985 |
| Jun 06, 1985 |
Jun 13, 1985 |
Apr 11, 1996 |
Mar 25, 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
Jun 01, 2000 |
SCHOOLS:
Kellerton High School, Class of 1960
Grand Valley, Class of 1970, 40th Reunion
Grand Valley, Class of 1985
Mount Ayr Elementary, updated
Tales From The Front Porch:
The CABARET Pioneer Family
Pioneer Life of George W. LESAN
Prairie Fires
G. A. SLENTZ & the Lady Crook
History of the TALLEY Family
Threshing Machines

May, 2010 New additions to Ringgold County's website are:
BIOGRAPHIES
CHURCH PAGES
|
Ringgold County Churches, 1898 |
Christian Church, Ringgold City |
|
Church of Christ, Tingley, updated |
1st Baptist Church, Mount Ayr, updated |
|
Goshen Methodist Church |
High Point Christ, updated |
|
Methodist Church, Ringgold City |
Ringgold Evangelical, updated |
|
United Brethren Church, Beaconsfield |
U.Methodist Church, Beaconsfield, updated |
|
United Methodist Church, Blockton & Redding |
FAMILY PAGES
HISTORY PAGES
History of Athens Twp, by Arthur L. LESAN, 1931
&nbp; includes John SCOTT (a.k.a.) Chicago, Merritt, Corn Stalk, Laird, & Podunk Schools
| Anderson Supply Co., Ellston |
Ayr Days, sack race |
| History of Benton, updated |
Benton, 1896 |
| Benton Post Office, 1982 |
Bohemia History |
| Breckenridge Store |
Last Buffalo Seen |
| Commercial House Hotel |
Salute to Delphos |
| Early Settlers, 1844-1859 |
R. EMERSON'S House |
| Epperly Millinery |
Forest Home, 1896 |
| Great Land O'Goshen! |
Goshen, Iowa 1880 - 1890 |
| Goshen Playbill, 1881 |
Geo. HASS House |
| Kellerton Bank, 1898 |
Kellerton Brick & Tile Co. |
| Life in Knowlton |
Lee Baseball Team |
| Maloy, 1898 |
McMASTER'S Office & Residence |
| Mount Ayr, 1898 |
Mount Ayr Bandstand, 1951 |
| Mount Ayr Bank |
Mount Ayr Cigar Factory |
| Mount Ayr City Band, 1898 |
Mount Ayr Mill, 1898 |
| Mount Ayr Post Office |
Mount Ayr Livestock Closes |
| Northeast off Square |
History of Redding, updated |
| Redding, 1898 |
Redding Salute, 1981 |
| History of Ringgold City, updated |
Formation of Ringgold County, updated |
| Soldiers' Monument, 1918 |
SIMPSON'S Depart. Store |
| Telephone Factory, Ellston |
Tingley Salute |
| History of Union Township |
WILSON Grocery, Mount Ayr |
Agricultural History, updated |
MILITARY PAGES & SOLDIERS' PAGES:
NEWS CLIPPINGS
CLARK - STEELE Wedding 1934
Classified Ads 1898
Redding Telephone, updated
Ringgold County Bulletin, Feb. 1945
OBITUARIES:
PENNY POST CARDS:
Clinton Motel, Mount Ayr
RESOURCESS:
Glossary of Common Words in Genealogical Research
RE-TOLD OLD NEWS:
| Dec 3, 1959 |
Feb 25, 1960 |
Mar 10, 1960 |
Mar 24, 1960 |
Apr 07, 1960 |
| Apr 14, 1960 |
Apr 21, 1960 |
Apr 28, 1960 |
May 05, 1960 |
May 12, 1960 |
| Dec 13, 1984 |
Mar 7, 1985 |
Mar 21, 1985 |
Apr 04, 1985 |
Apr 18, 1985 |
| Apr 25, 1985 |
May 02, 1985 |
May 09, 1985 |
May 16, 1985 |
May 23, 1985 |
| Dec 02, 1999 |
Feb 24, 2000 |
Mar 09, 2000 |
Mar 23, 2000 |
Apr 06, 2000 |
| Apr 13, 2000 |
Apr 17, 2000 |
Apr 20, 2000 |
May 04, 2000 |
May 11, 2000 |
SCHOOLS:
| Ames School |
Bridge Academy |
| Cozy Corner School |
Dryden No. 6, Benton Twp. |
| Ellston Boys Basketball |
Eureka, Tingley Twp. |
| Forest Home (Rooster Bend) School |
Liberty Twp., early schools |
| Mount Ayr School, updated |
Normal School, 1880 |
| Platte River School |
Pleasant View School |
| Raiders to State Tournament, 1931 |
Ringgold City School, updated |
| Rural School Teachers, 1945 |
Shiloh School |
| Loring SNOOK, Principal & Coach |
Tingley Township Schools |
| 8th Grade Graduates, 1945 |
Teacher Assignments, 1945 |
| Tingley Graduates, updated |
TALES FROM THE FRONT PORCH
Road Trip to Muscatine
Early History of Ringgold County,by Clara E. (HAGANS) HARVEY
Harlow LANDPHAIR'S Diary, a 49'er
Redding's Farmers' Institute
Snipe Hunting

Look-up information for
WHO's WHO in IOWA, 1940, Ringgold County

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