Grandpa Jim & Little Jimmy

Garage Sales

Garage Sales
This is a trial link for garage sales in the Jasper county Iowa. Keep checking back to see if it is activated.
Garage Sales in Jasper County
This is a new effort so if you have thought on how we might improve this please do. Just post your garage sale in the comment section.

Links to News & Blogs

Newton Daily News
I also enjoy the soft and more personal news, opinions and activities delivered to me by the Newton, Daily News.
Newton, Independent By Peter Hussmann
To my fellow readers, I enjoy and rely Peter Hussmann’s “Newton Independent” coverage. I also believe strongly in his statement; “Journalism is a Public Good worth supporting”! For a long time I have enjoyed reading and posting on his site for free. Then I started thinking, I pay for my Newton & Des Moines paper plus several other magazines why should I not support and contribute to the Independent? So from this point on I will! I hope others will join me in thanking our editor and staff Peter Hussmann. Peter thank you for everything you deliver to our computers and minds. Peter Hussmann's address is; 313 W Second St S Newton, IA 50208-3821
Grandpa Jim Blog & Albums Newton, Daily News
More of my Photos - Videos and blog
Newton Independent by Peter Hussmann
Local Newton, Iowa News

My Genealogy Family Tree & related

Ancestor Tree of Bertha Mabel Scott (PDF Format)
Grandma Bertha (Scott) Wilson was very close to the "Little House on the Prairie" type woman. I will share a few things about her as well. She would take her children out into the timbers and fields foraging for food items, but she called them picnics. Sometime they took a spring wagon and some children might be on the back of an old plow horse. Bertha was an absolute opposite of Grandma Elsie McKinstry.
Ancestor Tree of William Norville (Tuck) Wilson (PDF Format)
Grandpa William Norville (Tuck) Wilson was a stock handler and more. His father Calvin once owned several homes and at least one farm South East of Knoxville, Iowa. He once gaurded President Taft but never bragged about it. We all wondered why not. I have a few stories about him as well I will share here.
Ancestor Tree of Elsie Pamelia Robinson (PDF Format)
Elsie Pamelia Robinson was my grandmother and wife to Ernest McKinstry of Anamosa, Iowa. She was a frail lady, and I also have some interesting stories of her. She was an oppisite to my grandma Bertha (Scott) Wilson.
Ancestor Tree of Ernest W. McKinstry (PDF Format)
My grandfather Ernest was a gaurd at the Ananamosa State reforatory for over 30 years. He was on his own at a very young age, at about 8 or 9 years old. I will no doubt put a few stories about him on this site.
Jones County GenIowa
The McKinstry & Robinson side of my family came from the Anamosa and Jones County, Iowa area. This is a site for research and contribution of history & genealogy.
Iowa genealogy
IAGenWeb is part of the USGenWeb Project, a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States, and world. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone.
WorldGenWeb Project
This is a world wide genealogy effort.
McKinstrys Wilsons - Strouds - Cannys - Shipleys of Iowa
This by no means is a listing of all of the Sur Names connected to our families. I have published several books for our families and here you will get a glimpse at a little of my work. __ Jim

Poems of "The Poetic Wilsons"

These are family poems of all flavors. This book is protected under copyright laws. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Thule Greenland Links

Stories and photos of Thule
Stories and photos of those who served at Thule Greenland and beyond.
Jette and Jorn's pictures from 1976-1987 __ Denmark
This link brings some more modern times into view at least 1973. I am still talking and setting up photos.
Jette & Jorn Falks other Greenland site
This is a more personal site of the Falks of Denmark__ There is a place to click for English at the top. Make sure you click on the horses and see some great photos. __ Jim
Grandpa Jim Thule Greenland 1955
This my site of photos & stories at the Thule site hosted by Stef Winther.
Don Theye 1951-1951
Don Theye is an interesting person. We have corresponded some. We do share similarities. At his site are some great photos. This is Don Theye site at the Thule site hosted by Stef Winther.
Dean Vinson's photos and stories
Beside the Thule section you might enjoy visiting his farm with photos and stories. Another who loves to share and express what he has and is living.
Bob & Carol Oshnock - Michigan
Bob took some great photos of Thule Greenland. Take a look.
Al Botello 1967-1968 Great photos of Thule & Aircraft
I hope to place a few of his photos with my album identifying them as his with reference to his link. This is Al Botello site at Thule site hosted by Stef Winther.
A little History about Thule Greenland & Mount Dundas
Eskimos from Thule The settlement at Dundas is far from being "young." Eskimos have lived here for the past nine-hundred years and actual proof of this may be found in the so-called "Comers Midden," just north of Mt. Dundas. "Comers Midden" was excavated in 1913-14, 1937 and aqain in 1946, as were another midden and twenty-two ruins. All in all more than 10,000 artifacts from these diggings were sent to the Danish National Museum. _______ Read more by going to this site.
1946-1957Thule old timers hosted by Stef Winther. - Demark
http://www.thuleforum.com:80/ Thule site hosted by Stef Winther. Lives Godthaab, near Aalborg, Denmark

Web pages of Interest

Rio Hondo Texas Air Museum
Texas Air Museum Rio Hondo, Texas The Texas Air Museum in Rio Hondo closed its operation in Rio Hondo at the end of the business day on Monday, February 28, 2005. The Stinson chapter in San Antonio, Texas and the Caprock chapter in Slaton, TX will continue the work of the organizagion. The pictures linked off this page are of the Rio Hondo chapter of the Texas Air Museum as it was before it closed. See my Album for a few photos I took in 2000. You can now contact TexasAirMuseum.org . San Antonio, Texas
History of the Donner Party C.F. McGlasham - Chapter 8
The quote below from the history of the Donner Party from chapter 08 always intriged me. I wonder if this Col. McKinstry was connected to my McKinstry family. "Mrs. Tamsen Donner kept a journal, but this, with her paintings and botanical collections, disappeared at the fatal tent on Alder Creek. Mr. Breen's diary alone was preserved. He gave it into Col. McKinstry's possession in the spring of 1847, and on the fourth of September of that year it was published in the Nashville (Tenn.) Whig. A copy of the Whig of that date is furnished by Wm. G. Murphy, of Marysville. Other papers have published garbled extracts from this diary, but none have been reliable. The future history of the events which transpired at the cabins will be narrated in connection with this diary."
Genealogy Project for Iowa
This is a world wide project for genealogy research. Richard Harrison - State Coordinator Constance Diamond - Assistant State Coordinator Karen De Groote-Johnson - Immed. Past State Coord. Greta Thompson - Welcome Hostess Constance McDaniel Hall - Welcome Hostess Mark Christian - Technical Team Leader Greta Thompson has helped me several times on searches in Marion County, Iowa.
Brian Wignall
Artist and much more.
Cartoons of Dr. Suess
No Cartoonist that I know of was better than Theodor Seuss Geisel. Few today know how political Dr. Suess or (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904-1991) Thanks to Richard H. Minear for his site about the WWII cartoons and a little about this great cartoonist.

July 15, 2011

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Remember to spend time with family

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July 10, 2011

Trying to ID a few parts of what I believe to be a Case Tractor in part

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July 05, 2011

Marks Dream Vaction 2011

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June 18, 2011

Would you like to have junk in your yard?

I love junk art, the wife won't let me take the faltbed to auctions any more.

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June 17, 2011

Woodpeckers - Ground Squirrels and Crows

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Rain

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June 09, 2011

Grandchildren are the best trips or visits

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June 08, 2011

Little baby Robins

For many years I have found Robins nesting in funny places. The Robin does not seem to be very smart as to it's choice for a nest. Saftey is not important to them it seems.

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June 07, 2011

I have yet to master converting this over where all one needs to do is click play. So if you would care to see this little film you must click the Download The Kats & Jamer Kids-F above and wait for it to buffer.

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Little Jimmy

Each of us lives a Novel some of us live several. These pages are a little of what I have lived before I became Grandpa Jim. While you read my pages, think about placing at least a few of your memories down in spiral note books. Do not worry about a sequence; just write the memories or thought down put your approximate age at the top along with a title. You get there one page at a time...... All copy rights reserved December 2005 All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food. (I will add more pages from time to time)

Anamosa, Iowa Jones county & Genealogy photos

Anamosa, Iowa photos both new and old. This is a mix of photos of Anamosa, but also old photos of family known and unknown. I donated genealogy books on the McKinstrys & Robinsons to the Anamosa Genealogy Society. They can be viewed at the Anamosa, Iowa liberary. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Arkansa Hot Springs

We did not stay here very long but did find a few things of interest.

Branson, Missouri

I love visiting Branson. Many of my childhood heroes have wandered off into the sunset, but the memories of them still lingers. Plus Camping at Cooper Creek and fishing Lake Tanny Como and then see a show in the evening was great. For my brother Steve I share with him memories of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, both Triggers and Bullet the dog. Oh ya! "Nellie Belle" as well. The Roy Rogers Museum moved to Branson in I believe 2003. I did tease my brother Steve about Bullet.

California Kid

One of my sons. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Carthage, MO.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Linn County

All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Country roads 1

Behind this cover will be a few of my favorite photos. Most will be photos I have taken on our trips. However some will be photos taken by family. I enjoy the rustic and rusty photos. It is a shame this generation can not go back in time and visit a time with out conveniences. I remember playing with rocks, corncobs, match boxe, sticks, wire, string and a horse curry comb. I never knew I was poor. This album will change constantly, it is used as a sorting place as well as favorites. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Coal mines & cousin Doug

I hope one day I get to video cousin Doug when he does one of these Coal mine talks. He does a great job and he won't live for ever. Some where in my massive files I have other coal mine photos. The question is where? It is my hope that those who look at these pages who have family who worked in coal mines will make a comment on the blog part of my site. I would very much like to see photos - maps and strories about Newton, Iowa and Jasper County.

Greenland Thule & 1 year of my life.

The photo on the cover was taken at midnight with a full sun. I am the dashing figure on the left. I spent a year at Thule Greenland in 1955-1956 Thule was originally built for use during WWII. My Thule Greenland pages are part of my genealogy and book “Little Jimmy”. So the Greenland pages will also eventually show up on “Little Jimmy” as well. They are protected under copyright laws. The book "Little Jimmy" is part of my scratch in the sand for future generations to know a little of what I have lived. It is I repeat a part of my genealogy, not a great novel. Much has changed at Thule and to this young 17 year old boy who went into the Air Force in 1955. Like all young men – I knew little about life, but soon the lessons and learning curves were at my door. Some of the more recent photos you see in this album I borrowed from the Thule Web site you will find at the left, as well as my site Grandpa Jim that is not built as yet. I hope to write a little bit and place some of my story in the Old Timer section. (Note) When a photo is borrowed from another Thule person I will do my best to say so in my Album. There is much history about Thule Greenland. I will try to put those links with-in my blog and Albums. Please leave comments under your real name or nick name. Copy and paste to your browser. http://www.thuleforum.com:80/ http://www.thuleforum.com/top1.htm http://www.thulegreenlandsite.com/greenland_links.html http://www.thuleforum.com/grandpa_Jim/ All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food. James Wilson McKinstry

Fayette, Iowa & Surrounding Area

Northern Iowa a beautiful area to visit. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Fishing & Camping

Fishing & Camping has changed much over the years. Many years ago I would just tramp down the river a few miles and fish or set lines over the night. Sleeping on the ground did not bother me much at that time. Then when two sons were big enough it was a tent pitched anywhere I wished, along with chile on the fire for 7 days or more. Now I lay me down in an RV with a shower bed and kitchen. Click here for Iowa fishing; http://www.iowadnr.gov/fish/fishing/fishia.html All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Galiena, ILL

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Iowa State Fair & Parades

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Knoxville, Iowa Marion, Country

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Marion, Iowa Linn County

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Mediapolis, Iowa

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Mexico - Progresso & Brownsville

The streets in Progresso, Mexico have many panhandlers or beggers on the streets. I felt sorry for this lady and child. I asked her if I could take her picture, she said yes and I put $5.00 in her cup, she quickly took it out of the cup and put it in a safe place.

Milwaulkee & Whitfish Bay, Wisconsin

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My Cartoon Ally favorites

My favorite Cartoonist is Dr. Suess A little political but his cartoons hit the nail on the head. http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dspolitic/index.htm https://www.ksu.edu/english/nelp/childlit/seuss/resources.html

Newton, Iowa, Jasper County

Newton, Iowa was once called "Washer City" It had several washing machine factories, one was the "Maytag Company". Maytag is now owned by Whirlpool. The parking meters are no longer around the square, so I would imagine this photo to have been taken in the 1970s. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Odds & Ends

Odds & Ends is an Album made up of photos scatter over many years. Most will be photos of humor. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Oxford Mills & Oxford Junction, Iowa

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Yards and Gardens __ This one is ours!

Our yard will be one of the hardest of pleasures to give up when the time comes. We started building this picture of beauty in 1995. The back yard was nothing more than pasture, hard and cracked. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Pella, Iowa

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Springville, Iowa Linn County

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Sugar & Spice - dogs life

This is about the life and times of our dogs Sugar & Spice. This album like most of them will constantly change. All photos may not be copied or used without my permission. A little like breaking into my home and eating our food.

Texas Air Museum was once at Rio Hondo, Texas

This Air Museum once operated out of Rio Hondo, Texas, John Houston founder of Texas Air Museum died of a heart attack 3 November 2002. His many friends will miss him. The community of museum people, professionals, volunteers, and the public who go to museums will miss him. TexasAirMuseum.org . Is the new contact. Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field - San Antonio, TX Hours of Operation: Tuesday thru Saturday - 10:00am - 5pm, Closed Sundays & Mondays Also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Eve/Day As it was is no more.... JWMcK 2009

Texas - Harlingen & Pardise RV Park 2000 - 2001

Nice Park but I would rather have drifted down the coast line stopping a week here a week there and so on. However we did enjoy ourselves.

Texas - King Ranch

Huge Ranch and a neat story if I can find where I put it.

Texas - Padre Island & Port Isebel

The year was 2000 with a brand new RV.

Texas - San Antonio

I was stationed at Lackland Air Force base in 1955 and returned to visit in 2000 with my wife Rosemary. Nothing is ever what it once was or as you remember. Although during boot camp one is not allowed much freedom to site see.