1031 Haven Court
Tacoma, WA 98466
April 8, 1974
Dear Mr. Derrickson:
I am always so happy to hear of someone else looking for the Derrickson genealogy. I
haven't found very many looking for this family.
You asked what nationality they are and where they came from. I've traced them to
Gloucester County, NJ and have discovered they are of Swedish decent. Where they
were from before Gloucester County, I do not know. I am still only that far, tying up
loose ends.
You say some Derrickson migrated to WI. I didn't know this. Would you know the location
or county in WI where they settled and do you have any dates? Also, you mentioned Thomas,
William and Albert (Andrew). If I knew the Derrickson line you are researching and what
you want to know about it, it would help me greatly in sharing information with you. I
have saved all the information I have found in censuses and books and have compiled
quite a bit.
My line of Derrickson moved from Shelbyville, IN to Bedford (Taylor County) IA, some
time before 1854. I'll give you the dates on my Derricksons as far as I know.
My great grandmother was Mary Ann Derrickson, born in IN 12-8-1827, I believe in
Shelby County. She died 1-19-1868 at Bedford, IA. Her father was Andrew Derrickson,
born NJ, I believe in Gloucester County. I do not have his birth or death dates, but he
married Mary Parker 1-9-1811 at Gloucester County, NJ.
I believe Andrew's father was John Derrickson, but I still have to find proof of this
and more dates and so forth.
I am real happy to share with you all that I have, but you might have information that
I would just be duplicating. I am sending you a few tidbits that I think are interesting,
however.
Are you by any chance looking for Golding genealogy also? The Goldings and Derrickson's
married into each other's families.
I am most anxious to hear from you and feel that we can be of help to one another.
Sincerely yours,
(signed)Beula Kelpman
Mrs. Beula Golding Kelpman
IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ARCHIVES
CENSUS DIVISION
HISTORICAL BUILDING
DES MOINES, IA 50319
CENSUS RECORD OF THE FAMILY OF
Jehebe (Phebe) Derickson as it appears in the 1856 CENSUS RETURNS for the
township of Jacson, County of Taylor, State of Iowa. Volume 63,
page 575, Line 15; File No., Drawer No., Booklet, Line, Card No.
| Name of each person in the family |
Age* |
Sex |
Color |
Birthplace |
Occupation |
| Jehebe (Phebe) Derickson (Albert's widow, married James Philpott in 1860) |
38 |
F |
W (1) |
IN |
None listed |
| J.M. Derickson |
18 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| Mann Derickson |
16 |
F |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| J.R. Derickson |
16 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| R.E. Derickson |
12 |
F |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| D.H. Derickson |
10 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| D.F. Derickson |
5 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| C.J. Derickson |
3 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
1 - in the state of IA one year
Census returns for the census year of 1856
*In the 1870 census, ages are shown as given for the last birthday. If age is under one
year, it is expressed in fractions of a year - as, 4/12.
*In the 1885 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1884, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1895 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1894, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1905, 1915, and 1925 censuses, ages are shown as given for the last birthday.
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF POLK
SS
I, Jack W. Musgrove, Curator
do hereby certify, under oath, that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of the Census Record of the family named herein showing the age of Jehebe (Phebe)
Derickson family as recorded in said census returns now on file in the Iowa State
Department of History and Archives, Historical Building, des Moines, IA.
(signed) Jack W. Musgrove
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said
Jack. W. Musgrove
to me personally known, on this 18 day of February, 1970
(signed) Audrey V. Stotts
Notary Public, Polk County, IA
My commission expires July 4, 1973
IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ARCHIVES
CENSUS DIVISION
HISTORICAL BUILDING
DES MOINES, IA 50319
CENSUS RECORD OF THE FAMILY OF
Jehebe (Phebe) Derickson as it appears in the 1856 CENSUS RETURNS for the
township of Benton, County of Taylor, State of Iowa. Volume 63,
page 621, Line 23; File No., Drawer No., Booklet, Line, Card No.
| Name of each person in the family |
Age* |
Sex |
Color |
Birthplace |
Occupation |
| Andrew Derickson (William and Thomas Packer's brother) |
37 |
M |
W (1) |
IN |
Farmer |
| Mary Derickson |
36 |
F |
W |
TN |
None listed |
| K. (Kimble) E. Derickson |
13 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| John W. Derickson |
9 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| C.L. Derickson |
8 |
M |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| M.D. Derickson |
6 |
F |
W |
IN |
None listed |
| W.A. Derickson |
0 |
M |
W |
IA |
None listed |
1 - in the state of IA 2 year
Census returns filed July 11, 1856
*In the 1870 census, ages are shown as given for the last birthday. If age is under one
year, it is expressed in fractions of a year - as, 4/12.
*In the 1885 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1884, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1895 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1894, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1905, 1915, and 1925 censuses, ages are shown as given for the last birthday.
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF POLK
SS
I, Jack W. Musgrove, Curator
do hereby certify, under oath, that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of the Census Record of the family named herein showing the age of Andrew
Derickson family as recorded in said census returns now on file in the Iowa State
Department of History and Archives, Historical Building, des Moines, IA.
(signed) Jack W. Musgrove
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said
Jack. W. Musgrove
to me personally known, on this 18 day of February, 1970
(signed) Audrey V. Stotts
Notary Public, Polk County, IA
My commission expires July 4, 1973
IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ARCHIVES
CENSUS DIVISION
HISTORICAL BUILDING
DES MOINES, IA 50319
CENSUS RECORD OF THE FAMILY OF
John Derickson as it appears in the 1856 CENSUS RETURNS for the
township of Benton, County of Taylor, State of Iowa. Volume 63,
page 617, Line 1; File No., Drawer No., Booklet, Line, Card No.
| Name of each person in the family |
Age* |
Sex |
Color |
Birthplace |
Occupation |
| John Derickson |
43 |
M |
W (1) |
NJ |
Farmer |
| Dellila Derickson |
36 |
F |
W |
IN |
None listed |
1 - in the state of IA 2 year
Census returns filed July 11, 1856
*In the 1870 census, ages are shown as given for the last birthday. If age is under one
year, it is expressed in fractions of a year - as, 4/12.
*In the 1885 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1884, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1895 census, ages are shown as for the birthday in 1894, ages of children born
in 1884 being entered as "O".
*In the 1905, 1915, and 1925 censuses, ages are shown as given for the last birthday.
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF POLK
SS
I, Jack W. Musgrove, Curator
do hereby certify, under oath, that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of the Census Record of the family named herein showing the age of John
Derickson family as recorded in said census returns now on file in the Iowa State
Department of History and Archives, Historical Building, des Moines, IA.
(signed) Jack W. Musgrove
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me by the said
Jack. W. Musgrove
to me personally known, on this 18 day of February, 1970
(signed) Audrey V. Stotts
Notary Public, Polk County, IA
My commission expires July 4, 1973
History of Taylor County
Page 416
Elmer Derrickson.
Elmer Derrickson is one of the prosperous and progressive farmers of Ross township, who
gives his time and attention in a most practical manner to the further development and
improvement of a farm of forty acres on section 9. His record has been such that Taylor
county is proud to number him among her native sons. his birth occurred within her
borders January 29, 1870, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Derrickson. The father,
a native of IN, was born in Shelby county, was there reared and after arriving at
man's estate wedded Miss Mary C. John, who was also born in IN. Mr. Derrickson followed
farming in Shelby county for a number of years but, thinking that he would have still better
opportunities west of the Mississippi he came to IA some time after the Civil War. He had
served his country for 4 years as a soldier of the Union army, being numbered among
the boys in blue of the Fifty-second Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. He made a creditable
record as a soldier never faltering in the performance of duty whether on the firing line
or the lonely picket line. It was after that war that he was married and subsequently he
removed to IA where he opened up a new farm in Ross township. As he found opportunity and
his financial condition permitted he bought more land and continued successfully to till
the soil for a number of years until 1906 when he rented his farm and removed to Bedford
where he is now living retired in the enjoyment of well-earned rest.
Elmer derrickson, whose name introduces this record was reared upon the old homestead in
Ross township and at the usual age was sent to the common schools, wherein he mastered the
common branches of English learning and this equipped himself for the practical duties
of life. He was married in Maryville, Nodaway county, MI, in June, 1894, to Miss
Maud E. Campbell, who was born in that county and is a daughter of G.M. Campbell, who was
a veteran of the Civil War and is now living retired in Maryville. Mrs. Derrickson was
reared in her native county and was carefully trained in the duties of the household so
that she was well qualified to take charge of a home of her own at the time of her marriage.
Four children graced this union: Pearl, Rema, Harry, and Marvin.
Following marriage Mr. derrickson located a farm in Ross township and began to cultivate
his fields and further improve the property. He lived there for some time and then sold it,
after which he bought another farm. He has owned and cultivated four different farms in Ross
township and in connection with tilling the soil he raises and feeds stock, handling both
hogs and cattle of high grades. He always keeps his buildings in a good state of repair
and he erected the present large barn on his place. A spirit of neatness and thrift
pervades the farm and everything about it is indicative of the careful supervision
of an owner who is practical in his methods and progressive in his spirit.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Derrickson are members of the Christian church, belonging to Berea chapel.
His political endorsement is given to the republican party at the polls but he would never
consent to hold office save in connection with the schools, the cause of education finding
in him a warm and stalwart champion. He has seen the county develop from pioneer conditions
for he became a resident of this part of the state when it was a frontier district and has
ridden all over the open prairie with no fences or habitations to impede his progress. As
years have gone by wonderful changes have occurred and he has at all times been greatly
interested in the work of general development and improvement and in many ways has cooperated
in the various measures for the general good.
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