This column is prepared by the Washington County Genealogical Society. Questions should have an area connection, be kept within 50 words, and be clearly typed or printed. Include your name and address because readers who can help you should reply directly to you.

Send your questions to Washington County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 446, Washington, Iowa 52353, and not to this newspaper.

Would appreciate any information on Jacob Hefflefinger and Nathan Hesseltine of Brighton, Iowa. Jim and Rae Watson, 6005 Blue Bluff, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009.

Seeking information on 13 soldiers of the 11th Iowa who were injured or killed in 1864 in an Indiana train wreck. Robert Nelson and Henry Purrington were from this unit. Mary Blair Immel, 603 4th St., Covington, Indiana 47932.

Researching Smith, Snider, Thompson and Slead. Frances Weber Briley, 24 Webatuck Rd., Wingdale, New York 12594.

Would like any information on Andrew Rusk Cushman, farmer and stock dealer in Brighton, Iowa in 1855. Donald C. Love, 7 Katelyn Dr., Eldon, Missouri 65026.

Looking for copy of the book “Barton Hummell Family Histories” by Ellen Cochran French. Ken James, 4796 Roemer Road, Columbia, Missouri 65202.

Researching for information on the duty weapon, nightstick and badge my great-grandfather, Night Marshall Aaron Bailey, was carrying the night he was murdered with Sheriff Sweet on June 26, 1930. Curt Stewart, 206 East 4th St., Anamosa, Iowa 52205. FAX: 319-462-3592.