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Magadalena Endress was born in Jun 1860 in BavariaG.^4,5,6
     Magadalena married George Feulner, son of Christopher Feulner and Laura Mueller, about 1880.^7,8,9
     Those census records that provide information about when Magadalena and George married all indicate they did so about 1880. Several census records provide information about when they immigrated, and all indicate that it was in or near 1882, so they would have been married in Germany. The passenger list for the arrival of the S.S. Main in New YorkG 8 Apr 1882, departed from Bremen, includes a Georg Feulner, and listed just preceding him a Barbara Endres. These passengers are each of the correct age to be this couple, and no other listing for either of them has been found. But why she would be listed as Barbara, and with her maiden surname, is a mystery, so this may not be them.^12,13,14,15
     She seems to have universally used the given name Lena in the U.S., even in formal records. It even appears on her tombstone.^3,16,17
     Lena and George appeared on the 1885 State Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at 1704 Des Moines St. G. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Lena and George appeared on the 1895 State Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G. Their children Barbara, John, and Christopher were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Lena and George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, at 1706 Des Moines St., enumerated 9 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Barbara, John, and Christopher were listed as living with them.²⁰
     Lena and George moved next door to 1708 Des Moines St. in 1904.²¹ They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, at 1708 Des Moines St., enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, mortgage free. Their children Barbara and Christopher were listed as living with them.²²
     Lena and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, mortage free. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them. They were listed at 1707 Des Moines St., but apparently this is in error as the city directory lists them contentiously at 1708 Des Moines.^23,24
     Lena and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Bavaria, at 1708 Des Moines St. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,600 and did not own a radio. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them.²⁵
     Her husband died in 1937.^26,27
     Lena appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, in the same house, with her daughter Barbara now listed as head of household.²⁸
     Magadalena died in 1948 at age ~88.¹⁰ She was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IowaG, next to her husband and daughter Barbara.¹¹

George Feulner was born in Oct 1854 in BavariaG.^4,5,6
     George married Magadalena Endress, daughter of Albert Endress and Barbra Mueller, about 1880.^7,8,9
     Those census records that provide information about when George and Magadalena married all indicate they did so about 1880. Several census records provide information about when they immigrated, and all indicate that it was in or near 1882, so they would have been married in Germany. The passenger list for the arrival of the S.S. Main in New YorkG 8 Apr 1882, departed from Bremen, includes a Georg Feulner, and listed just preceding him a Barbara Endres. These passengers are each of the correct age to be this couple, and no other listing for either of them has been found. But why she would be listed as Barbara, and with her maiden surname, is a mystery, so this may not be them.^13,14,15,16 He was naturalized, apparently by 1885, since he reported that he was eligible to vote then.^17,18,19,20
     George and Lena appeared on the 1885 State Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at 1704 Des Moines St. G. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them.²
     George and Lena appeared on the 1895 State Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G. Their children Barbara, John, and Christopher were listed as living with them.²¹
     George and Lena appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, at 1706 Des Moines St., enumerated 9 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Barbara, John, and Christopher were listed as living with them.²²
     George and Lena moved next door to 1708 Des Moines St. in 1904.²³ They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, at 1708 Des Moines St., enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, mortgage free. Their children Barbara and Christopher were listed as living with them.²⁴
     George and Lena appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at 1707 Des Moines St. G, enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, mortage free. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them, but apparently this is in error as the city directory lists them contentiously at 1708 Des Moines.^25,26
     George and Lena appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Bavaria, at 1708 Des Moines St. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,600 and did not own a radio. Their daughter Barbara was listed as living with them.²⁷
     He was a distillery worker in 1885. By 1895 he was a carpenter, building houses, an occupation he continued the rest of his working life.^{28,29,30,31,32,33}
     George died in 1937 at age ~83.^10,11 He was buried in Dec 1937 in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IowaG, next to his wife and daughter Barbara.¹²

Gideon Berry Cobb was born on 27 Jun 1846 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his father, Caleb Clark Cobb, and Louisa Berry Long, his mother.¹⁵ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.^16,17
     Gideon married first Sarah Elizabeth Summers, daughter of Joseph Summers and Evelina Haynes, on 8 Nov 1865 in Livingston Co., KentuckyG, at her father's home, with Collin Hodge officiating.^7,8
     His wife died on 17 Nov 1866 in Livingston Co., KentuckyG.^18,19,20
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his mother, Louisa Berry Long.²¹ Gideon also appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Paducah, McCracken Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 2 Jun 1870, living in a hotel.²²
     Gideon married second Sarah Martha McElevey, daughter of Ezekiel McElevey and Louisa Caroline Stevens, on 27 Jan 1880 in New Liberty, Pope Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. Elisha Baugh officiating.^9,10
     He was a steamboat clerk in 1870, and an "agent" when he married for the second time in 1880. His later residence in Shawneetown, IllinoisG, a significant river port at the time, suggests he continued to be involved in river trade.^22,23
      It appears that Gideon and Sarah lived for a time in Kentucky after their marriage, as their eldest son was born there in 1881. By 1883 they had moved to Shawneetown, IllinoisG.²⁴
      On 17 Mar 1883 Gideon sold the two lots in Dycusburg, KentuckyG, purchased by his mother in 1869. Since no deed transferring them from her to him, it would appear that he inherited them at her death. He sold them to William J. Boyd of Gallatin Co., Illinois, for $800.²⁵
     Gideon died on 16 Jul 1895 at age 49.^11,12,13 He was buried in Westwood Cemetery, Shawneetown, Gallatin Co., IllinoisG.¹⁴