Fayette County Iowa Deeds and Probates





FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA DEEDS & PROBATES




Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. Deeds Index. FHL 1018379.   A:570.
6 Apr 1854.        B. F. & M. L. Conkey of Fayette Co, Iowa for $510 paid by Wm. F. Perry of Walworth Co, Wisc reserving the house and rails S ½ of NW ¼ Sect 29, Twp 94 Range 8, etc. 30 acres Wit: E. L. Hiscomb, C. W. Cary Proved: 1854, B. F. Conkey, M. L. Conkey.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018380.   C:452.
25 Feb 1856        Robert Perry & Catharine his wife of Clayton Co, IA for $120 TO J. L. Grannis of Clayton Co, IA premises SE ¼ of NW ¼ Sect 22 in Twp 91 of R 7 W of 5th principle meridian in Fayette Co, IA – 41 acres Wit: David Brown. Prov: 25 Feb 1856. Robert Perry, Catharine X Perry

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018380.   C:501.
4 Mar 1855.        William T. Perry & Hannah Perry of Fayette Co, IA for $75. TO Henry Eckerson of same place begin at SW corner of a piece of land bought by said Wm F Perry from B. F. Conkey 6 Apr 1854 in Sect 35, Twp 94, Range 8 etc & E ½ of a lot bought by said Wm F. Perry 5 Mar 1855 near the village of West Union, Fayette Co, IA. Wit: C. A. Newcomb Prov. 4 Apr 1855. William T. Perry, Hannah Perry.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018380.   C:508.
19 May 1856.        Jacob Perry & Hannah his wife of Fayette Co, IA for $1100 To Thomas Baxter of same place land in Fayette Co the SW ¼ of Sect 5 in Twp 95 N of Range 7 W of 5th principal Meridian 160 acres. Wit: Jessy Finegan Pro: 19 May 1856. Jacob Perry, Hannah Perry.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018381.   E:227.
1 Jul 1856.        David Perry of Fayette Co, IA for $460 TO Thomas Baxtell of same place NE ¼ if NE ¼ of Sect 17 Twp 94 N of R 7 W of the 5 principal meridian 40 acres Wit: TH's Sawyer Prov: 1 Jul 1856. David Perry.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018381.   E:492.
8 Feb 1856.        John D. Martin & Mary Jane his wife of Fairfield Co, OH for $800 TO Oliver H. Perry of same place land in Fayette Co, IA the E ½ of NW ¼ of Sect 20 in Twp 91 N of R 8 W Wit: Clara E Martin, Newton Schlaich Pro: 8 Feb 1856. Jno D. Martin, Mary Jane Martin.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018384.   J:560.
5 Sep 1860.        William T. Perry & Hannah his wife of Fayette Co, IA for $800 TO Samuel B. Beattie of same place the S ½ of NW ¼ of Sect 29 of Twp 94 N of Range 8 W in Fayette Co also another piece Wit: H. N. Hawkins Pro: 25 Sep 1860. William T. Perry, Hannah Perry (who gives up her right of dower in this land).

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018384.   J:560. Not found

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018384.   K:186.
7 Jul 1854.        Thomas Kincaid & Catherine his wife of Fayette Co, IA for $60 TO Mot Woolsey of Minashiak Co, IA - 10 acres commencing 40 rods W of SE corner of Sect 13 Twp 95 N of Range 9 W 40 rods square 10 acres in Fayette Co, IA Wit: Geo P. Slayton. Prov: 7 Jul 1854. Thomas Kincaid, Catherine Kincaid

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018384.   K:357.
9 Dec 1860.        Alden Perry & Hannah E. of Delaware Co, IA for $300 TO Harrison W. Perry of same place land E ½ of SW ¼ of Sect 13 in Twp 92 N of Range 9 W 80 acres Wit: Charles Jones. Pro: 29 Dec 1860. Alden Perry, Hannah E. Perry (who relinquished all her right of dower).

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018384.   K:382.
21 Jul 1860.        Hannah Perry & William T. Perry her husband of Fayette Co, IA for $200 TO William Dickman of same place land W ½ of NW ¼ of Sect 7, Twp 93 Range 9 W – 83 acres & 48/100 - Wit: H. W. Hawkins. Proved: 21 Jul 1860. Hannah Perry, William T. Perry.


Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018392.   44:68.
24 Jun 1876.        D. C. Stafford & Martha his wife of Fayette Co, IA for $2000 TO S. P. Woolsey of same Place the N ½ of NE ¼ of Sect 1 in Twp 93 N Range 9 West also the N ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sect 4 in Twp 93 N Range 8 W containing in all 133 acres Wit: Will A. Berry Pro: 24 Jun 1876 D. C Stafford & Martha who relinquished.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018392.   44:71.
28 Jun 1876.        S. P. Woolsey of Fayette Co, IA for $2200 TO V. A. Biglow the N ½ of NE ¼ of Sect 1, Twp 93 N Range 9 W also N ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sect 4 in Twp 93 N of Range 8 W of 5th mer. Wit: D.W. McFarland Pro: 28 Jun 1876. S. P. Woolsey.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018393.   46:35.
27 Sep 1877.        Daniel McDufee & Mariah his wife of Fayette Co, IA for $1100 TO Richard D. Woolsey of same place the N ½ of NW ¼ of Sect 34 Twp 95 N Range 9 W of 5th – 80 acres. Wit: F. F. Curtis Pro: 27 Sep 1877 Daniel McDuffee , Mariah McDuffe examined.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1018393.   47:138.
7 Mar 1879.        Melinda A. Woolsey & S. P. Woolsey her husband of Fayette Co, IA for $1 TO James Van Deusen of same place S ½ of S ½ of SE ¼ of NE ¼ of sect 16 Twp 93 N Range 8 W of 5th Wit: John Hutchison, Pro: 7 Mar 1879. Melinda A. Woolsey (relinquishes right), S. P. Woolsey her husband.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1034154.   33:236.
22 Jan 1872.        W. Harkness Dunham (unmarried) of Fayette Co, IA for $100 TO S. P. Woolsey of same place the W ½ of W ½ of W ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ of Sect 4 Twp 93 N of Range 8 W. 5 acres Wit: C. Ziegler Pro: 22 Jan 1872. W. Harkness Dunham.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1034158.   41:565.
25 Mar 1876.        Melinda A. Woolsey & S. P. Woolsey her husband for $800 TO Jane Discum the W ½ of the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Sect 1 & W ½ of NE ¼ of NW ¼ of Sect 12 Twn 93 N Range 9 W also the W ½ of W ½ of W ½ of SW ¼ of Sect 4 Twp 93 N range 8 W of 5th Wit: R W McFarland Pro: 25 Mar 1876. Melinda A. Woolsey (relinquishes her right of Dower) S. P. Woolsey.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1034160.   56:290.
5 Apr 1884.        Mot Woolsey & Sarah his wife of Ossain, Iowa for $300 TO Reier Reierson of Fayette Co, IA commencing 40 rods W of SE of Sect 13 – 95 – 9 then N 40 rods then W 40 rods then S 40 ros then E 40 rods to beginning 10 acres Wit: M.J. Carter JP Pro: 5 Apr 1884 Mot J. Woolsey, Sarah Woolsey.

Fayette County, Iowa County Recorder Deeds, 1851-1945. West Union, IA FHL 1034159.   42:344.
11 Aug 1875.        M. A. Woolsey of Fayette Co, IA for $5 TO V. A. Biglow of La Cross Co Wisconsin the N ½ of NE ¼ of Sect 1 in Twp 93 N Range 9 W of 5th also N ½ of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of sect 4 N in Twp 93 N of Range 8 W of 5th mer. Containing in all 113 acre Wit: RW McFarland Pro: 11 Aug 1876. M. A. Woolsey.



FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA CENSUS RECORDS

West Union, Fayette County, Iowa:

1860 Census Township of West Union, West Union Post Office, Fayette County, Iowa. 28 Jun 1860. Judson Hall, Ass't M. p. 145. 1142-1014.
Perry, W. T., 31 male Master Carpenter $2200 $600 born England
Perry, Hannah, 25, female, New York
Perry, S. J., 8, female , Wisconsin
Perry, M. A. , 2, female, Iowa
Perry, Fred, 1, male , Iowa
Perry, Dickeman, Wm., 22, male, Cooper, Ohio

1870 Census Township of West Union, West Union Post Office, Fayette County, Iowa. 16 Jun 1870. Lewis Armstrong A.M. p. 45. 341-343.
Perry, Hannah, 36, female, Keeping House, $2000/$200, born New York
Perry, M. E. , 13, female, At Home , Iowa, school
Perry, W. F., 11, male, At Home , Iowa, school
Perry, J. E. , 8, male, Iowa, school

1870 Census West Union P.O., West Union Township, Fayette County, Iowa. FHL film 545890. 7 Jun p. 193., 152-154.
Woolsey, R. D. , 53, m, Farmer, $1000/$200, NY, cit.
Woolsey, R. C. , 53, f, k.h., NY
Woolsey, William, 17, m, Works on Farm, NY
Woolsey, Delia L., 10, f , a.h., WISC.

Randalia, Fayette County, Iowa:

1880 Census Randalia, Fayette County, Iowa. 16 Jun 1880. p. 9. SupDist 3. EnumDist194. Aaron Hopkins, Jr. A. M. p. 32. 64-66.
Rice, A. , 64, male, Tanner Retired, MA, MA, MA
Rice, Hannah , 46, female, Keeping House, NY, NY, NY
Perry, William F., 21, male, Step son, Photographer, Iowa, England, New York
Perry, James E. , 18 male, Stepson, Clerk in store, Iowa, England, New York

Centre Twp, Fayette County, Iowa:
1870 Census Fayette P. O., Centre Twp, Fayette County, Iowa. FHL film 545890. 25 Aug. p. 20. 47 - 47
Woolsey, Shelden, 40, m, Farmer, $1000/$125, NY, cit.
Woolsey, Malinda, 33, f, Wisc
Woolsey, Alta, 11, f , Wisc, school
Woolsey, Minna, 5/12, f , Iowa, Jan
Woolsey, Mattie, 5/12, f , Iowa , Jan

1880 Census Center, Fayette, Iowa. FHL film 1254339. N. A. film T9-0339. p. 36B.
Sheldon P. Wolsey, Self, M, M, W, 50, NY, Farmer, NY, NY
Melinda A. Wolsey, Wife, F, M, W, 42, WI , k.h., VT, VT
Volney J. Wolsey, Son, M, S, W, 9, IA, NY, WI
Alice C. Wolsey, Dau, F, S, W, 1M, IA, NY, NY [sic]

Westfield, Fayette, Iowa:

1880 Census Westfield, Fayette, Iowa. FHL film 1254340. N. A. film T9-0340. p. 211C.
Richard Woolsey, Self, M, M, W, 62, NY, Farmer, NY, NY
Ruth Woolsey, Wife, F, M, W, 62, NY, k. h., NY, CT
William J.Woolsey, Son, M, S, W, 27, NY, Farmer, NY, NY
Delia Woolsey, Dau, F, S, W, 21, WI, a. h., NY, NY
William Woolsey, GSon, M, S, w, 1, IA, NY, NY



FAYETTE COUNTY, IOWA CEMETERY RECORDS

ON-LINE: Rootsweb. Woolsey Forum. Charles Taylor posted abt 20 Feb 1999.
"Sheldon P. Woolsey, b abt 1830, New York". Posted again 8 Oct 1999. "Please keep in mind ol' Sheldon P. Woolsey, who md Malinda Ann Bigelow. They're buried just a few rows over from my paternal grandparents and grandma always said that he was related, but for the love of genealogy, I can't figure out how, except for the WOOLSEY surname."

Dunham Grave Cemetery, Center, Fayette, Iowa

Woolsey, Alta b 1857 d. 21 Dec 1878 age 19 yr 7 m. Lot 2
Woolsey, Frank   d. 22 Dec 1878 age 5 yr Lot 2
Woolsey, Infant b 15 Aug 1876 d 15 Aug 1876   Lot 2
Woolsey, M. A.   d. 1870 age 19 yr Lot 2
Woolsey, Sheldon b 1830 d. 6 Jan 1899   Lot 2
Woolsey, Laura b 1872 d 16 Jan 1879   Lot 12
Woolsey, Richard b 1877 d 24 Jan 1878   Lot 12
Woolsey, Mrs. James   d. 19 Aug 1884   Lot 116


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