I was born and raised in Edgewood, Iowa and now live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have always been interested in history and genealogy. The Hamletts settled near Edgewood in Elk Township ( Wood, Iowa ) after moving from Virginia. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may be related and/or have info on any persons that may fall under our family tree. Upah, Hamlett, Berens, McCartney, Phelps, Lickiss, Manchester, Kacer, Bissell, Sauerbry are just some of the family names that have connections. My wifes family names include Upah, Kacer, Nechanicky, Smolek and other Czech names from the Tama County, Iowa area as well as Washington State. I also buy and sell antiques, collectibles, estates and households. I am a board member and founding member of the Museum in Edgewood, Iowa. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

I was born and raised in Edgewood, Iowa and now live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have always been interested in history and genealogy. The Hamletts settled near Edgewood in Elk Township ( Wood, Iowa ) after moving from Virginia. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may be related and/or have info on any persons that may fall under our family tree. Upah, Hamlett, Berens, McCartney, Phelps, Lickiss, Manchester, Kacer, Bissell, Sauerbry are just some of the family names that have connections. My wifes family names include Upah, Kacer, Nechanicky, Smolek and other Czech names from the Tama County, Iowa area as well as Washington State. I also buy and sell antiques, collectibles, estates and households. I am a board member and founding member of the Museum in Edgewood, Iowa. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.