Here are some facts about Iowans, and specifically the Manning area.
The United States flag
is proudly displayed here and NO other flag is as IMPORTANT!
Iowa is "WHITE" because of the huge immigration surge during the late 1800s to early 1900...in Iowa's case many from Germany - one of the reasons why the largest
percentage of immigrants in Iowa are of German ancestry.
When these immigrants came from Europe, the east coast and eastern states of the US were already settled for several hundred years, so they had to look for new land to farm and
build their family lives...Iowa was a perfect location.
While eastern and middle Iowa was already being settled since the 1840s, western Iowa was wide open.
My ancestors, like so many of the old time families of Manning, came to this area - all Prairie and basically no towns.
These ancestors had nothing to do with the slave trade into the US and many arrived after the Civil War.
My Kusel side arrived in Eastern Iowa in 1855 and came to the Manning area in 1874.
So for anyone to accuse Iowan's of being partly responsible for slavery and being racist, simply because the state is 91% white IS a RACIST comment itself!!! - SPOKEN BY a RACIST.
Here are some facts about Iowans, and specifically the Manning area.
The United States flag
is proudly displayed here and NO other flag is as IMPORTANT!
1 Manning citizen served in the War of 1812
60+ served with the North during the Civil War
1 served in the Indian War
5 served in the Spanish American War
350+ served during WWI
600+ served during WWII
87+ served in the Korean war era
65+ (more names need to be found) served in the Vietnam era
55+ (many more names need to be found) served from 1975 to present
28 Manning men paid the ultimate price with their lives defending the U.S. Flag
Now to make it perfectly clear - I'm not speaking for anyone or family featured below - my comments are mine and mine alone - I use the images and individuals to show
how proud I am of Manning and Iowa and its citizens.
The death of Henry C. Peters marks the passing of a splendid Christian soldier from the church militant to the church triumphant; and it would be impossible to find words in which to express the splendid service he rendered to his God and country.
He was born February 29, 1840, at Flat Rock, Michigan.
When the clouds of Civil War burst he enlisted on the 15th of June, 1861, in Company B, 47th Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for a period of three years; but on February 20, 1864, he re-enlisted for an additional three years, and was discharged on July 13, 1865, while holding the grade of Sergeant.
During these terrible years of civil strife, he distinguished himself, and the government awarded him a medal of honor.
We cannot describe his bravery better than by quoting from
the 'Medal of Honor Certificate' which accompanied his medal, "That a
Medal of Honor was awarded to him for most conspicuous gallantry in action at
Vicksburg, Miss., May 3, 1863, when he was one of a party that volunteered and
attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded
with subsistence stores."
He was captured during the war and held for four months in that next to Andersonville war horror, Libby Prison at Richmond.
All honor to the sacred memory of such a patriot.
On November 6, 1867, he married Miss Agnes L. Gorham at Monmouth, Illinois.
He and his bride journeyed to Flat Rock, Michigan and settled down to farming. In 1879 they came west with their family to Carroll Co., and three years later they moved to Manning; so for the past forty-one years they have been familiar figures in this town.
There were nine children born to this union and all are with us save two - one died in infancy, and Mrs. Livingston, who died last fall.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Christian Church, and when the call came for higher service on March 19th, 1923, he went out bravely and triumphantly with an unshaken faith in Jesus, the Captain of his salvation.
He leaves to mourn, his wife and seven children: Mrs. Fred Reidel, Wyandotte, Michigan; Mrs. Cora Sherman Lake City, Iowa; Mrs. George Reidel, Trenton, Michigan; Mrs. Joseph Hollenbeck, Audubon, Iowa; Mr. Charles Peters, Aurora, Illinois; Mrs. Ward Billick, Manning, Iowa, and Mrs. Joseph Campbell, Los Angeles, California. Also twenty-one grand-children and eleven great-grandchildren. Also one brother, George Peters, Howell, Michigan.
Funeral services, conducted by Dr. O.D. Ellett and the Rev. H. Coates, were held at the home, March 22nd. The remains of the late H.C. Peters, accompanied by the son, C.H. Peters, of Aurora, Illinois, and a daughter, Mrs. Cora Sherman of Lake City Iowa, was taken to Detroit, Mich., and met there by relatives and taken to the Home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred Reidel and on Saturday afternoon, March 24th after a short service at the old home church the body was tenderly laid to rest in the old family cemetery where father, mother, brothers, sisters and an infant son are peacefully sleeping.
Father of Joseph Moore who also served in the Civil War
Gilbert Moore, enlisted on August 16, 1862, in Co. "F" 101 Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers at the age of 43. He was captured at Chickamauga, Georgia, September 20, 1863, while assisting a wounded comrade to the field hospital. He was imprisoned in Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia; Belle Island, also in Richmond; Danville, Virginia Prison; and last at Andersonville Prison, Georgia. He died at Andersonville Prison, Georgia, September 4, 1864. Gilbert is buried in Andersonville Prison Cemetery. Section H, Grave 7820.
January 10, 1883, Charter Officer of the McPherson Post No. 33 who served as Senior Vice Commander.
Joseph Moore enlisted in Co. "D" 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry in February 1864. Joseph was wounded at the Battle of Champion Hills, Mississippi, on May 16, 1863. He was engaged in action at the following: Alexandria, Louisiana, May 5-12, 1864; Atchafalaya, Louisiana, July 28, 1864; Fort Spanish, Alabama, March 27, 1865; Fort Blakely, Alabama, April 9, 1865; Mobile, Alabama, April 12, 1865. At the close of the war, Joseph was discharged and returned to Wabash County, Indiana. In the fall of 1869 he moved his family to Tama County, Iowa, and in February 1876 to Botna, Iowa. Joe was a charter officer of the McPherson Post Grand Army of the Republic in Manning, Iowa.
Joseph Moore died at his home in Irwin on Tuesday
evening, after an illness of dropsy. He had been in very poor health all winter; in fact
hasn't been really strong since he had a stroke of paralysis five: years ago on the farm. He was born near Wabash, Indiana, Dec. 11, 1844, and married to Martha Richards at
her home in Wabash county, September 10, 1868. To their union were born nine children: Charles G., George, Julia, Ella, Brick, Deda,
Frank, Rhoda and Maud. All are living but George, Ella and Frank. The father has for many years been a member of the U. B. church. He was converted
in 1879 and has lived a devoted Christian life. He was a kind husband and father. He
always looked on the bright side of life and never had an enemy. Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to Iowa, in 1869, settling in Tama county. From there they
came to Shelby county in 1876. The same year they moved on a farm in Jefferson
township near Botna, where they passed through all the strenuous times of the pioneers.
Since leaving the farm they moved to Irwin, where they have resided since. The bereaved wife and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Moore was a soldier in the Civil War having served in Co. D, 17th Indiana Infantry.
He joined in January, 1864, and served to end.
Funeral services will be held in the Christian church conducted by Rev. Hurd, assisted by Rev. Farrell.
The remains will be laid to rest in Oak Hil cemetery.
Mr. Moore's brother, Quarto Moore, and sister, Nancy Bollinger of North Manchester,
Indiana, are here.
Manning Monitor, February 22, 1917
Joseph Moore, pioneer settler of Shelby County, a devoted Christian, excellent
neighbor, true friend of mankind, civil war veteran, smiling, jovial, good hearted
American citizen, was laid in his last resting place at the Irwin cemetery last Thursday.
For years he was a frequent visitor to Manning where he was recognized as a man of deep conviction. Of late years he has come less frequently, but no one ever came to Manning who was more welcome than Joe Moore. This was especially true with respect to his Civil War comrades.
He will be missed at Manning and especially at Botna where he and his good wife toiled many hard and long years, making a veritable garden spot of the land that years ago was a desolate country. He has gone to his reward, but not until he had left a record that anyone might be proud of.
Following is an account of his life as published in the Shelby County Republican.
Joseph Moore died at his home in Irwin on Tuesday evening, after an illness of dropsy. He had been in very poor health all winter: in fact hasn't been really strong since he had a stroke of paralysis five years ago on the farm.
He was born near Wabash, Indiana, December 11, 1844, and married to Martha Richards at her home in Wabash County, September 10, 1868.
To this union were born nine children, Charles G., George, Julia, Ella, Brick, Deda, Frank, Rhoda and Maud. All are living but George, Ella and Frank.
The father has been for many years been a member of the U.B. Church. He was converted in 1879 and has lived a devoted Christian life. He was a kind husband and father. He always looked on the bright side of life and never had an enemy.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore came to Iowa in 1869, settling in Tama County. From there they came to Shelby County in 1876. The same year they moved on a farm in Jefferson Township near Botna, where they passed through all the strenuous times of the pioneers. Since leaving the farm they moved to Irwin, where they have resided since.
The bereaved wife and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services will be held in the Christian church conducted by Rev. Hurd, assisted by Rev. Farrell. The remains will be laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Moore's brother, Quarto Moore and sister, Nancy Bollinger, of North Manchester, Indiana, are here.
Mr. Moore was a soldier in the Civil War, having served in the 47th Indiana Infantry. He joined in February 1864 and served to the end of the war.
Below are examples of the men and women of Manning and Iowa's past who I deeply respect and am grateful for the "privileges" I and so many others have today - the people who built the "Bread Basket of America" and also fought 2 world wars and brought the country through the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
The vast majority of the "mouth-pieces" on the "talk" media today have absolutely no clue as to how good they have it and how easy they have it and how privileged they are to be given their lifestyle because of all of these WHITE people who came before us.
Most of these "opinion-heads" have never really worked a day in their lives...at least not in the traditional Pioneer sense of hard work.
They have it too easy and are paid way too much (IMHO) and have never produced anything but slimy slurs and condescending opinions of Middle America.
Hard-working Pioneer women
We also don't need the government and so-called "educated elites," Hollywood or our "city cousins" to tell us how to live and how to work. JUST GET OUT OF OUR WAY and we'll continue to do our duty as Americans, pay our taxes, and follow in the hard-working Christian Pioneer ethic we've had for generations in Iowa.
So when you think about how tough you have it today - reflect on the images and the pioneers of your past mentioned above. Then thank God for your life in the greatest nation on Earth.
For those who in essence say America isn't perfect in "THEIR" eyes - yes America has aspects in its past and even present that have wronged people - I say to you, go
live in those other countries around the world that are perfect - IF you can find one!!!