Nihil Obstat David C Wheeler Jcd (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 600 pages : illustrations, portraits, map ; 22 cm OCLC 4204113 LCCN 74001862 stiff paper wrappers ; Contents: Historical development of St. Francis Parish -- Pastors of the parish -- Vocations of the parish -- First communion and confirmation classes -- Baptismal record of early parishioners -- Weddings at Barclay -- Sketches of Barclay citizens ; additional genealogical information hand-written on front endpapers ; History of History of St. Francis parish and church, Barclay township, Black Hawk County, Iowa ; provides a detailed history of the St. Francis Catholic parish and church, located in Barclay Township within Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is a frequently cited resource for genealogists researching family histories, immigration timelines, and early pioneer records of families (such as the Ortner, Koller, and Staebell families) who settled in that specific Iowa community ; Roy Charles Ortner was born in Waterloo, Iowa and He served honorably as a member of the United States Navy during World War II Following his military service, he attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and later graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa He moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he began his career as a high school teacher at St. Patrick's High School. He later transitioned into public service, working for the United States Department of Labor in Chicago until his retirement He passed away at the age of 89 ; FINE. Book.…