1850 US Federal Census: Naugle, Jacob, James, Henry, and John D. KEPHART's Families

Detail of 1850 US Federal Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

Naugle Kephart 43 M
Susan Kephart 37 F
Elizabeth Kephart 20 F
Margaret Kephart 17 F
Sarah Kephart 13 F
Wilson Kephart 11 M
Alfred Kephart 9 M
Lavina Kephart 6 F
Emma Francis Kephart 3 F

Jacob Kephart 47 M
Lavina Kephart 42 F
Emma Francis Kephart 14 F
Sarah Kephart 12 F
Conrad Kephart 10 F
James Kephart 8 F

James Kephart 54 M
Rebecca Kephart 43 F [Continued on next page.]

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 7, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll M432_183; Page: 79B; Image: 556.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.


1850 US Federal Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

James Kephart 21 M
Elizabeth Kephart 20 F
Martha Kephart 17 F
Pheba Kephart 15 F
Rebecca Kephart 12 F
Jacob Kephart 3 M
Conrad Kephart 1 M

Henry Kephart 38 M [Brother of Naugle]
Margaret Kephart 25 F
Wm Henry Kephart 7 M
Caleb Kephart 6 M
John E. Kephart 5 M
Essington Y. Kephart 3 M
Jacob W. Kephart 5/12 M
J. Ellen Luries 25 F
Andrew Bow 22 M

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 7, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll M432_183; Page: 80A; Image: 557.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.


Detail of 1850 US Federal Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

John D. Kephart 33 M [Brother of Naugle]
Sarah Kephart 31 F
Wm E. Kephart 7 M
Jane E. Kephart 4 F
Emma Kephart 2 F
John W. Kephart 1/12 M

Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 7, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll M432_183; Page: 80B; Image: 558.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.

1854 Iowa Census: Concord Township

1854 Iowa Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

Naugle Kephart 3 Males 4 Females 1 Voter
Jacob Kephart 2 Males 3 Females
John D. Kephart 4 Males 3 Female 1 Voter 1 Militia
Caleb Kephart 2 Males 2 Females 1 Voter 1 Militia
Cunard [Conrad] Kephart 4 Males 6 Females 2 Voters 1 Militia

Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest.

1856 Iowa Census: Naugle and Jacob KEPHART's Families

Detail of 1856 Iowa Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

Naugle Kephart 58 M
Susan Kephart 43 F
Sarah Kephart 20 F
Milton Kephart 16 M
Alfred B Kephart 14 M
Vena [Lavina] Kephart 11 F
[Emma] Frances Kephart 9 F

Jacob Kephart 50 M
Jane Kephart 53 F
Conard [Conrad] Kephart 16 M
James Kephart 14 M

Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest.

1860 US Federal Census: Henry and Naugle KEPHART's Families

Detail of 1860 US Federal Census. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

Henry Gebhart [Kephart] 30 M
Mary Gebhart 26 F
Franklin Gebhart 4 M
Augustus Gebhart 3 M
Harry Gebhart 1 M

Nogle [Naugle] Gebhart 62 M
Susan Gebhart 57 F
Sarah Gebhart 22 F
Milton Gebhart 20 M
[Alfred] Bronson Gebhart 17 M
Lavina Gebhart 16 F
[Emma] Frances Gebhart 10 F
Mary E Gebhart 3 F

Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Concord, Dubuque, Iowa; Roll M653_320; Page: 83; Image: 221; Family History Library Film: 803320.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

Cpl. Alfred B. KEPHART

Cpl. Alfred B. KEPHART (c. 1863). Image courtesy of Mae Rost and Verla Williams.

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (1862)

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (1862). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Descriptive Book
of the organization named above.

DESCRIPTION
Age: 21 years; height: 5 feet 8 1/2 inches
Complexion: light
Eyes: grey; hair: dark
Where born: Iowa
Occupation: Farmer

ENLISTMENT
When: Aug. 22, 1862
Where: Cottage Hill
By whom: S. G. Van Anda; term 3 yrs.
Remarks: In battle Hartsville, Mo., Jan. 11/63. Port Gibson, Miss., May 1/63. Champion Hill, Miss., May 16/63. B. R. B., Miss., May 17/63. Assault of Vicksburg, Miss., May 22/63. Siege of Vicksburg, Miss. Siege of Jackson, Miss. in July 1863. Pro- (over)

moted to 8 Corp. June 1/63, to 7 Corp. July 1/63, to 6 Corp. Nov. 1/63. In siege of Spanish Fort and Blakely, Ala. in April 1865. Discharged in obedience to orders from War Dept. G. O. No. 64. M. D. W. M. at Baton Rouge, La., July 15, 1865.

R 21 Iowa
Alfred Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster-in Roll
of the organization named above. Roll dated
Dubuque, Ia., Sept. 9, 1862.
Where born: Iowa
Age: 21 yrs; Occupation: Farmer
When enlisted: Aug. 22, 1862
Where enlisted: Cottage Hill, Ia.
For what period enlisted: 3 years
Eyes: Grey; hair: Dark
Complexion: light; height: 5 ft 8 1/2 in.
When mustered in: Sept. 9, 1862
Muster-in to date: Aug. 22, 1862
Bounty paid: $25 due $ ___ 100
Premium paid: $2
Remarks:
Bookmark:


Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Aug-Dec 1862). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Aug. 23, to Oct. 31, 1862.
Present or absent: Absent
Remarks: Sick in quarters

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Nov. & Dec., 1862.
Present or absent: Present

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (1863)

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Jan-Jun 1863). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Jan. & Feb., 1863
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Mch. & Apr., 1863
Present or Absent: Not stated

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
Pvt, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Special Muster Roll
for Apr. 10, 1863
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
8 Corp., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for May & June., 1863
Present or Absent: Present
Remarks: Appointed 8th Corp. June 1 from the ranks.


Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Jul-Dec, 1863). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
7 Corp., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for July & Aug., 1863
Present or Absent: Present
Remarks: Appointed 7th Corp. July 1.

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
7 Corp., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Sept. & Oct., 1863
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
6 Corp., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Nov. & Dec., 1863
Present or Absent: Present

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (1864)

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Jan-Jun 1864). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
6 Corp., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Jan. & Feb., 1864
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
5 Corpl, Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Mar. & Apr., 1864
Present or Absent: Not stated

R 21 Iowa
Alford Kephart
5 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for May & June., 1864
Present or Absent: Present

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Jul-Dec 1864). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alford B. Kephart
5 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for July & Aug., 1864
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
5 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Sept. & Oct., 1864
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
6 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Nov. & Dec., 1864
Present or Absent: Present

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (1865)

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (Jan-Apr 1865). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
6 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Jan. & Feb., 1865
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
6 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for Mar. & Apr., 1865
Present or Absent: Present


Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War Service Records (May-Jul 1865). Images courtesy of Verla Williams.

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
6 Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Appears on Company Muster Roll
for May & June, 1865
Present or Absent: Present

R 21 Iowa
Alfred B. Kephart
Corpl., Co H, 21 Reg't Iowa Infantry
Age: 21 years
Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll, dated
Baton Rouge, La., July 15, 1865.
Muster-out to date: July 15, 1865.
Last paid to: Feb. 28, 1865.
Clothing account last settled: Dec. 31, 1864.
Am't for cloth'g in kind or money adv'd: $34.08/100
Bounty paid: $25; due $75.
Remarks: Ent'd serv. orgl. [illegible] Pvt. promoted Corpl June 1/63. Stop [illegible].

Alfred Brunson KEPHART's Civil War gun

On 12 Mar 2010 I received the following email from my mom:

Just reading thru the letters in my folder labelled Don Allen. It was his folks that I met once in Farley, IA, and we went to the Cottage Hill Cemetary. We also met another distant relative, and I haven't checked back (yet) to see where she comes in, by the name of LaVerne Strief. Anyway, in one of his letters to me he says the letter of A.B. to his mother is in the possession of this LaVerne and on a visit there (he lives in Alberquerque, NM) he made a copy of it and sent it to me. So that's how I got the copy.

He also says that his dad had a gun, the kind that was used in the Civil War. Only his grandpa hadn't been in the war, so he assumed that the gun could have belonged to A.B. He said his dad gave it to a Todd Kimberly, who lives in Waterloo (I checked White Pages), but at the time that Don was writing to me, Todd was 38 and not married so he would have no one to pass it on,too. So he was going to tell him about me, that I had 2 sons (we had exchanged family info) and the gun could be passed on to us. I heard nothing more. This correspondence was all taking place 20 years ago, or so. Don's parents both have died, so then my connection with them kinda stopped.

Interesting?

Of course, I thought it was interesting. So I googled Todd Kimberly, found an address and wrote to him. I received a reply from his wife Nicki, who is also a genealogy buff, and she confirmed that they had the gun and also sent the following pictures in addition to a picture of Francis Marion Allen's family.


Civil War era gun. Image courtesy of Nicki Kimberly.


Detail of Civil War era gun. Image courtesy of Nicki Kimberly. Engraving reads, "1864, U. S. Springfield."

We unfortunately have no confirmation that this is A. B.'s gun, but the thought that it might be is certainly exciting.