Chippewa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Alex B. McDonell

ruthtyson310 — 2013-04-25 02:15:08Z

Sorry, I did not see this email! Please let me know you received this. friendlylight1960@msn.com

Ruth Tyson

Re: James Corwin Hakes

lwalder21 — 2013-04-18 20:58:42Z

Thank you so much! I realy appreciate the help. Linda

Re: James Corwin Hakes

lwalder21 — 2013-04-18 20:49:42Z

Thank you so very much! I was happy to receive another reply today from someone who also offered the cemetery. It is the Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls, Wi. I can't find a website for the cemetery and there are only partial listings available on find a grave and another site that has the county cemeteries and listings. I plan on heading up that direction in May so I'll try to stop by the cemetery and get photos (assuming there is something to photograph). JC Hakes was my 4x great grandfather. Linda

Re: James Corwin Hakes

majfam — 2013-04-18 14:13:16Z

if you go to the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public library site
http://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/history/beta_recordview.php?...
you will find this information:
James C. Hakes age 88 died 10 July 1922 born 21 Feb. 1834, preceded in death by four wives-burial place -Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Seraphine Peacore and Mary Blanchard Peacore

JaneSchu1 — 2013-04-18 06:51:55Z

I am looking to find information on Seraphine Peacore (Many variations for the last name.). I first find him in Chippewa County where he marries Maria Blanchard on January 5, 1865 in a civil ceremony. April 23, 1865 there is a re-validation ceremony of their marriage in the Catholic Church. The 1870 Fed. census has them living in Eagle Point. He is listed as Joseph Pecor. the 1880 Fed. census has him listed as Seraphat Pekard living in Eagle Point. 1887-1893 I find Seraphine and his family on the Indian census rolls. The tribe is listed as Ojibwe in some and Chippewa in others. He was born in Canada circa 1841. Using birth records on Familysearch and census records I figure he and Mary had 13 kids. I last find them in 1893 in the Indian census rolls, but I am not sure where in Wisconsin they are. I need to find if they died in Chippewa County, and when. My husband is descended from their daughter Mary Elizabeth "Nellie" Peacore Richards. Thanks.

Re: James Corwin Hakes

barbdale_1 — 2013-04-03 02:14:18Z

I found these articles, but no mention of the cemetery, darn it! I wonder if there was a cemetery connected with the Methodist church?

EAU CLAIRE LEADER SEPTEMBER 11, 1908

LAFAYETTE

TERRIBLE RUNAWAY HERE ON
SUNDAY—LOOKS AS IF Mrs. J. C. HAKES
OF ANSON WILL DIE.

It is a disgrace to the town to
have such hills and roads. The party
were driving down the Connell
hill. one of the worst Hills in the
county. when the pole -pulled out of
the neckyoke ring. It dropped to
the ground and the horses ran away.
At the foot of the hill the rig piled
up in a sad and fatal mixup. Mrs.
Hakes sustained internal injuries
nd was removed to the Northwestrn
hospital. Four of her ribs on
he left side are broken.
Her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Siddeus
and Mr. and Mrs. Truman Siddens
were slightly injured. The doctors
think Mrs. Hakes will die.
Talk about automobiles after this

EAU CLAIRE LEADER JULY 11, 1922

Chippewa County
James C.. Hakes, aged 88, and a
pioneer resident of Chippewa county,
died at the home of his son, Jesse
Hakes, In Eagle Point yesterday
morning;Death was due to apoplexy,
Mr. Hakes having suffered two strokes
in the past two weeks.
Mr. Hakes was born in Columbia, Bradford
County Penn., February 11, 1834 and came
to Chippewa Falls forty-five years ago.
He located immediately upon a farm in Anson,
which was his home almost up to the time of
his death. He served in the Civil War and was
a member of James Comerford Post, G.A.R.
The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, services at the Methodist church.
Rev. L.A. Brenner officiating.
Mr. Hakes was preceded in death
by four wives and is survived by
three daughters and nine sons, as
follows: Mra. Catherine Moss Eagle
Point; Mrs. T. P. Siddons and Mrs.
John Alleman, this city; C. Z. William and Ross of Anson; George of Boyd; John of Cornell; Jesse of
Eagle Point; Louis of Arnold; Harry
of this city, and August of Cadott.

James Corwin Hakes

lwalder21 — 2013-04-02 21:13:07Z

Does any one know where James Hakes and wife Isabelle Johnson Hakes are buried? I have a long list of other family members at a couple cemeteries but can't find James.

Re: Alex B. McDonell

jamespaulschuh — 2013-02-18 23:04:34Z

Hello Ruth,
We are creating a Historic Marker for the McDonell Memorial High School in Chippewa Falls. We would like to include photos of A.B. McDonell's family members because he donated the funds to build the school as a memorial to them. Would it be possible to receive digital photos of Emily Regina and Donald Henry McDonell from you?
Jim Schuh,VP, Chippewa County Historical Society

Re: Need help with an obit please.

sandymcclay — 2013-02-09 17:53:42Z

Thank you! :)

Re: Need help with an obit please.

amagi71 — 2013-02-09 10:08:18Z

Chippewa Herald, December 30, 2000, online edition via Google Archive. See attached.

Need help with an obit please.

sandymcclay — 2013-02-09 05:13:59Z

LIDDELL, Eunice G (ROONEY); 94; Chippewa Falls WI; Eau Claire Leader Telegram 2000-12-31;

If someone could help me with a copy of this, I would really appreciate it. Thank you! Sandy

Re: HOLCOMBE CEMETARY

mauluulu — 2013-02-05 00:09:21Z

Those are the ones I was looking for. Thank you!

Re: HOLCOMBE CEMETARY

Sherriepatybarber — 2013-02-04 23:58:05Z

In the same book but under Cornell Cemetery located in Cleveland Township:
Anna C. n Meier Heyer 1879-1941
Carl Heyer 1899-1987
Carl A. Heyer 1873-1936
Delilah M. n Richards Heyer 1912-2001
Fred O. Heyer 1915-1992

Re: HOLCOMBE CEMETARY

mauluulu — 2013-02-04 23:39:50Z

Are there any Heyder's listed?

Re: Crover - Northern Colony

Donnaself51 — 2012-12-27 03:19:52Z

My grandfathers sister was locked away for getting pregnant out of wedlock never to be seen again. She is listed as in inmate of The Northern Wisconsin Colony and Training School on the 1930 cencus
This is word of mouth by my father from his father
They didnt seem to know where she was taken
Strange, as a child our family bought fruit at the colony many times
She seems to have been 18 yrs old- Margaret Adelia McSorley

Re: Ole Nelson

Mvenstop — 2012-12-23 04:03:33Z

Ole Nelson was born Ole Nilsen in Knollen, Lavell, Sauherad, Telemark, Norway. He married Inger Marie (Emily) Halvorsdatter who was born Nov 10, 1831 in Berg farm, Lille, Gjerpen, Telemark, Norway. The couple married July 4, 1855 in Gjerpen, Norway. The immigrated in 1862 with their 3 children Nils 1856, Karen Kirstine 1859 and Halvor (Albert) 1861. They had six more children in Auburn, Chippewa, WI Please contact me at venstop@yahoo.com for more information.

Re: Conrad Barthen - newspaper articles

rebholzgary — 2012-12-11 22:37:10Z

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel archives are online through their main site, or through Google Historic Newspapers site.
If you're in Wisconsin you have other research options through BadgerLink like free access to NewspaperARCHIVE for many other papers.

Milwaukee County Historical Society has Milwaukee County coroner files in their collection. Check their website for the date range of their collection.

Re: BOWE, LOEW/LOWE, STOFFEL, MILLER, MEYER, KREJCI, ZWIEFELHOFER ETC...

happymouse333 — 2012-12-02 02:09:41Z

I think I have the Correct Bowe's

Descendants of John Bowe

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN1 BOWE was born 20 May 1810 in County Kilkenny,Ireland, and died 04 Sep 1887 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin. He married ELLEN MAHANOY 1842. She was born 1827 in County Cork,Ireland, and died 17 Dec 1900 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin.

Children of JOHN BOWE and ELLEN MAHANOY are:
2. i. MARY2 BOWE, b. 29 Feb 1848, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. Pottawattamie,Iowa.
ii. JEREMIAH BOWE, b. Feb 1850, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. 07 Dec 1901, 07 Dec 1901.
iii. MARGARET BOWE, b. 1851, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin.
iv. EDWARD BOWE, b. 1853, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin.
v. MICHAEL BOWE, b. 10 May 1854, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. 14 Dec 1923, Marion, Marion, Ohio.
3. vi. JOHN BOWE, b. 1857, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. 07 Sep 1905, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin.
vii. CATHERINE BOWE, b. 26 Apr 1859, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin.

Generation No. 2

2. MARY2 BOWE (JOHN1) was born 29 Feb 1848 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin, and died in Pottawattamie,Iowa. She married JOHN JOSEPH DELANTY 14 Apr 1863 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin. He was born 1840 in County Kilkenny,Ireland, and died 29 Sep 1881 in Pottawattamie,Iowa.

Children of MARY BOWE and JOHN DELANTY are:
i. WILLIAM3 DELANTY, b. 04 Dec 1864, Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin; d. 17 Jan 1954, California.
4. ii. MARY THERESA DELANTY, b. 07 Sep 1867, Minnesota; d. 21 Mar 1933, Gregory, South Dakota.
iii. JOHN DELANTY, b. 17 Mar 1869, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
5. iv. MICHAEL M DELANTY, b. 04 May 1874, Jones County,Iowa.
6. v. JAMES DELANTY, b. 23 Apr 1873, loveland iowa; d. 03 Jul 1933, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
vi. EDWARD DELANTY, b. 25 May 1875, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
vii. THOMAS DELANTY, b. 22 Sep 1878, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
7. viii. MARK DELANTY, b. 29 Sep 1879, Pottawattamie,Iowa; d. Dec 1974, Neola,Pottawattamie,Iowa.
ix. CATHERINE (KATIE) DELANTY, b. 09 Jul 1881, Iowa.

3. JOHN2 BOWE (JOHN1) was born 1857 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin, and died 07 Sep 1905 in Fox Lake,Dodge County,Wisconsin. He married MARY DERIVAN 08 Nov 1888 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of JOHN DERIVAN and MARGARET WARKEY. She was born 1862 in Trenton, Wisconsin.

Children of JOHN BOWE and MARY DERIVAN are:
i. WM VINCENT3 BOWE, b. 25 Sep 1889, Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin.
ii. ANNIE EVELINE BOWE, b. 22 Apr 1893, Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin.
iii. HATTIE MARIE BOWE, b. 08 Aug 1894, Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin.
iv. JOHN EDWARD BOWE, b. 29 May 1896, Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin.
v. LILLIAN MARGRET BOWE, b. 02 Jun 1898, Trenton, Dodge, Wisconsin.

Generation No. 3

4. MARY THERESA3 DELANTY (MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 07 Sep 1867 in Minnesota, and died 21 Mar 1933 in Gregory, South Dakota. She married RICHARD SAMUEL POWELL 1894 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, son of CHARLES POWELL and ELIZABETH LANE. He was born 18 May 1868 in Pottawattamie,Iowa, and died 19 Dec 1928 in Gregory, South Dakota.

Children of MARY DELANTY and RICHARD POWELL are:
8. i. ADELIA MADOLIN4 POWELL, b. 30 Oct 1895, Bassett,Rock,Nebraska; d. 06 Mar 1961, Bonesteel,South Dakota.
ii. HAZEL POWELL, b. Jan 1897, Bassett,Rock,Nebraska; d. 01 Sep 1898, Bassett,Rock,Nebraska.
9. iii. MAE(MARY) E POWELL, b. Aug 1899, Bassett,Rock,Nebraska; d. 14 Nov 1934, Gregory,South Dakota.
10. iv. CATHERINE AGNES POWELL, b. 06 Jun 1902, Bassett,Rock,Nebraska; d. 06 Dec 1944, Chicago, Illinois.

5. MICHAEL M3 DELANTY (MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 04 May 1874 in Jones County,Iowa. He married ETHEL M PETERSEN, daughter of PETER PETERSEN and ELLEN KINNEY. She was born 16 Jun 1893 in Illinois, and died Jul 1979 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.

Children of MICHAEL DELANTY and ETHEL PETERSEN are:
i. PAUL E4 DELANTY, b. 1913, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
ii. JOSEPH V DELANTY, b. 1916, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
iii. HELEN M DELANTY, b. 1918, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
iv. DONALD M DELANTY, b. 1928, Pottawattamie,Iowa.
v. NANCY DELANTY, b. 18 Feb 1938, Pottawattamie,Iowa.

6. JAMES3 DELANTY (MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 23 Apr 1873 in loveland iowa, and died 03 Jul 1933 in Pottawattamie,Iowa. He married ESTHER WELBURN. She was born 14 Nov 1876 in Loveland, Iowa, and died 17 Feb 1939 in Pottawattamie,Iowa.

Child of JAMES DELANTY and ESTHER WELBURN is:
i. RAYMOND4 DELANTY, b. 09 Sep 1900, Pottawattamie,Iowa; d. 08 Nov 1961, Onawa, Iowa, USA.

7. MARK3 DELANTY (MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 29 Sep 1879 in Pottawattamie,Iowa, and died Dec 1974 in Neola,Pottawattamie,Iowa. He married NELLIE SUNDELL, daughter of GUST SUNDELL and AMELIA STROM. She was born 08 May 1885, and died Sep 1977 in Neola,Pottawattamie,Iowa.

Children of MARK DELANTY and NELLIE SUNDELL are:
i. GEORGE M4 DELANTY, b. 1912.
ii. HAROLD E DELANTY, b. 1918.

Generation No. 4

8. ADELIA MADOLIN4 POWELL (MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 30 Oct 1895 in Bassett,Rock,Nebraska, and died 06 Mar 1961 in Bonesteel,South Dakota. She married CHRISTIAN BERNARD HALVERSON 29 Oct 1918 in Boyd county court house at Butte, NB., son of HALVER HALVERSON and ANNA SIMONSON. He was born 09 Sep 1894 in Newman Grove,Nebraska, and died 25 Sep 1971 in Bonesteel,South Dakota.

Children of ADELIA POWELL and CHRISTIAN HALVERSON are:
i. HUGH ALLEN5 HALVERSON, b. 1920, South Dakota.
ii. RAYNARD M HALVERSON, b. 1922, Nebraska.
11. iii. YVONNE EVELYN HALVERSON, b. 12 Oct 1922, Nebraska; d. 22 Apr 2009, Bonesteel South Dakota.
iv. LELAND R HALVERSON, b. 18 May 1926, Newman Grove,Nebraska; m. EDITH BROWN; b. 09 Sep 1928, Hoberg,Lawrence,Missouri.
v. ELLA L HALVERSON, b. Sep 1927, Nebraska.
vi. ELAINE A HALVERSON, b. May 1928, South Dakota.
vii. LOIS M HALVERSON, b. May 1928, South Dakota.
viii. ELDON BERNARD HALVERSON, b. 1934, South Dakota; d. 1960, South Dakota.

9. MAE(MARY) E4 POWELL (MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born Aug 1899 in Bassett,Rock,Nebraska, and died 14 Nov 1934 in Gregory,South Dakota. She married WILLIAM EDISON OLIVER 25 Jun 1919 in Tripp,Gregory,South Dakota, son of CLARENCE OLIVER and ALICE MUSTAFER. He was born 10 Apr 1897 in Lynch,Nebraska, and died 22 Jan 1975 in Gregory,South Dakota.

Children of MAE(MARY) POWELL and WILLIAM OLIVER are:
12. i. RONALD EDISON5 OLIVER, b. 30 Jul 1920, Lucas,Gregory,South Dakota; d. 11 Feb 1965.
13. ii. LYLE OLIVER, b. 20 Oct 1921, Gregory,South Dakota; d. Apr 1976, Gregory,South Dakota.
iii. MAXINE OLIVER, b. 1923, Gregory,South Dakota.
iv. WILBUR OLIVER, b. 1926, Gregory,South Dakota.
v. LESLIE M OLIVER, b. 07 Nov 1934, Gregory,South Dakota; d. 21 Jul 2001, Winner, Tripp, South Dakota.
vi. DELBERT OLIVER, b. Gregory,South Dakota.
vii. ALFRED OLIVER, b. Gregory,South Dakota.

10. CATHERINE AGNES4 POWELL (MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 06 Jun 1902 in Bassett,Rock,Nebraska, and died 06 Dec 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. She married EDWARD JOSEPH CAVANAUGH 23 Apr 1924 in Chicago,Illinois, son of MARTIN KAVANAGH and ELLEN STONES. He was born 19 Oct 1877 in Tullamore, Offaly,Ireland, and died 15 Jun 1948 in Chicago Illinois.

Children of CATHERINE POWELL and EDWARD CAVANAUGH are:
i. RICHARD5 CAVANAUGH, b. 04 Jan 1924, Chicago,Illinois; d. 23 Jul 1938, Chicago,Illinois.
14. ii. MARY ELLEN CAVANAUGH, b. 29 Jun 1925, Chicago, Illinois; d. 16 Feb 2000, Bolingbrook,Illinois.
15. iii. LOIS CATHERINE CAVANAUGH, b. 07 Jan 1928, Chicago Illinois; d. 10 Apr 1992, Oak Forest, Illinois.

Generation No. 5

11. YVONNE EVELYN5 HALVERSON (ADELIA MADOLIN4 POWELL, MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 12 Oct 1922 in Nebraska, and died 22 Apr 2009 in Bonesteel South Dakota. She married RAYMOND SPITZENBERGER 09 Sep 1948 in Gregory,South Dakota.

Children of YVONNE HALVERSON and RAYMOND SPITZENBERGER are:
i. DOUGLAS R6 SPITZENBERGER.
ii. TERRY L SPITZENBERGER, b. Feb 1952; m. ANN B.

12. RONALD EDISON5 OLIVER (MAE(MARY) E4 POWELL, MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 30 Jul 1920 in Lucas,Gregory,South Dakota, and died 11 Feb 1965. He married (1) HENRIETTA GAUTHIER, daughter of JOSEPH GAUTHIER and LEOPOLDINE RICHARD. She was born 25 Aug 1908 in Ludlow, Massachusetts, and died 10 Nov 1961 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. He married (2) HENRIETTA GAUTHIER. She was born 29 Jul 1910 in Ludlow, Massachusetts.

Child of RONALD OLIVER and HENRIETTA GAUTHIER is:
i. CHARLES6 OLIVER, b. 22 Mar 1949, Springfield Massachusetts; m. JANET M RATERMANN, 09 Jan 2007, Las Vegas,Nevada; b. 22 Jan 1950, Burke,South Dakota.

13. LYLE5 OLIVER (MAE(MARY) E4 POWELL, MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 20 Oct 1921 in Gregory,South Dakota, and died Apr 1976 in Gregory,South Dakota. He married EDITH DEERING.

Children of LYLE OLIVER and EDITH DEERING are:
i. LAWRENCE T6 OLIVER, b. 1949.
ii. EUGENE E OLIVER, b. Sep 1950.

14. MARY ELLEN5 CAVANAUGH (CATHERINE AGNES4 POWELL, MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 29 Jun 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, and died 16 Feb 2000 in Bolingbrook,Illinois. She married (1) OTTO BERNARD GRAND 04 Jan 1945 in Chicago,Illinois, son of OTTO GRAND and AGNES BECKER. He was born 09 Jul 1922 in Chicago, Il., and died 02 Aug 1974 in Chicago, Il.. She married (2) ANGELO CHIARAPPA 11 Oct 1946 in Chicago, llinois, son of ANTONIO CHIARAPPA and ISABELLE TRENTDUE. He was born 21 May 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, and died 11 Jul 2004 in Burbank, Il.. She married (3) THEODORE E GLOBIG 1963 in Chicago llinois. He was born 22 Oct 1930 in Chicago Il., and died 20 Dec 1994 in Chicago Il..

Children of MARY CAVANAUGH and ANGELO CHIARAPPA are:
i. KATHLEEN (GRAND)6 CHIARAPPA, b. 21 Sep 1945, Chicago Il.; m. (1) WILLIAM CHARLES OSWALD; b. 26 Nov 1934, Chicago, Illinois; m. (2) JOHN THOMAS MILES, 16 May 1971, Chicago, llinois; b. 28 Oct 1943, Wewoka, Oaklahoma; m. (3) ROBERT ALLEN KINNUNEN, 02 Mar 1994, Las Vegas , Nevada; b. 07 Sep 1950, Chicago, Illinois.
ii. PATRICIA CHIARAPPA, b. 18 Nov 1946, Chicago, Illinois; m. (1) DONALD ENGELHARDT, 1969, Chicago llinois; b. Chicago, Illinois; m. (2) JACK SCHULD, 25 Aug 1980, Chicago llinois; b. 23 Apr 1949, Chicago Illinois.

Child of MARY CAVANAUGH and THEODORE GLOBIG is:
iii. LORI6 GLOBIG, b. 03 Aug 1965, Chicago Illinois; m. MARK BONAREK, 23 Feb 1987, Chicago Illinois; b. 06 Jul 1962, Oak Park Illinois.

15. LOIS CATHERINE5 CAVANAUGH (CATHERINE AGNES4 POWELL, MARY THERESA3 DELANTY, MARY2 BOWE, JOHN1) was born 07 Jan 1928 in Chicago Illinois, and died 10 Apr 1992 in Oak Forest, Illinois. She married (1) JOSEPH JOHN KEENE JR 1946, son of JOSEPH SR and MINA COCHRAN. He was born 25 Apr 1924 in Chicago Il.. She married (2) PETE STEVE ANTON 1950 in Chicago llinois. He was born 12 Nov 1924 in Chicago Illinois, and died 29 Apr 1989 in Hines, Illinois.

Child of LOIS CAVANAUGH and JOSEPH JR is:
i. SANDRA MARIE KEENE6 ANTON, b. 20 Jun 1947, Chicago Il.; m. RAYMOND KOGUT, 07 Feb 1968, City Hall Chicago Il; b. 10 Oct 1942, Chicago Il..

Child of LOIS CAVANAUGH and PETE ANTON is:
ii. STEVEN PETER6 ANTON, b. 05 Oct 1960, Oaklawn Il.; m. DONNA CORREO.

Re: Alex B. McDonell

ruthtyson310 — 2012-11-11 04:37:15Z

I have pictures of Emily Regina and Donald Henry McDonell children of Alexander McDonell who drowned when they were early teens. They were in possession of my ancestor Gertrude Leahy, one of the foundresses of the Polson Catholic Hospital. On the back of the photographs: Emily Regina McDonell (deceased) Beloved daughter of our very kind and generous Benefactor - hon. A. B. McDonell. Chippewa Falls, Wis. Are you still working on this line?
Ruth Tyson
friendlylight1960@msn.com

Luedtke

lindaswalin — 2012-10-30 15:17:54Z

Augusta Luedtke was married to John Wald on Dec 27, 1892 at Edson by Rev. Schoelch. Augusta's parents are Charles and Anna (Panken) Luedtke. I would like to know something about Augusta's parents. Can anyone tell me if there was a Charles Luedtke family in Chippewa Co? Thank you.

Re: olson or olsen family history search

olsonjohnnie200075 — 2012-10-26 02:52:10Z

Wow what you can learn when you look huh i would like to go even further back but i dont anymore info then whats on here can anyone help thanks in advance

Re: olson or olsen family history search

olsonjohnnie200075 — 2012-10-21 20:01:59Z

Thanl you brightstarr10 your help has been greatly appericated

Re: Looking for parents of Conrad Barthen (died Oct 1928)

rebholzgary — 2012-10-15 16:30:43Z

What do the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census say? Maybe the Barthen/Zweifelhoffer marriage record is in Minnesota if not found in Wisconsin (MHS site)? Other Barthen burials in that cemetery? Other Barthen entries in indexes for that area (library, WisGenweb, local historical soc.)? Are the newspaper clippings from a Chippewa Falls paper or Milwaukee Journal and Sentinel? (newspapers at WHS available through inter-library loan)

Re: Hilda Herring/Haring b. Chippewa Falls 1883

majfam — 2012-10-12 00:42:43Z

I am not related but did find an article about Corporal Richard Herring, a son of Paul A. Herring of Chippewa Falls, getting married dated August 25, 1898. Also an article from August 17, 1910 about the death of Paul A. Herring. if anyone is interested in them I will copy and send them to you.

Re: Hilda Herring/Haring b. Chippewa Falls 1883

BARBARA_SWORSKI — 2012-10-10 19:15:26Z

Please contact me. Barbara Hering Sworski Bsworski@aol.com

Re: olson or olsen family history search

Brightstarr10 — 2012-10-09 05:04:41Z

Palmer and Miannetta were listed on the 1940 census in Bloomer, Bloomer City, Chippewa, Wisconsin. It appears they died in Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin. You would need to send for their death certs. to see if it list their parents, unless you know who they are. You also might try to find obits for them.

name: Palmer Olsen
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Bloomer, Bloomer City, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States
gender: Male
age: 26
marital status: Married
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1914
residence in 1935: Same Place
head Palmer Olsen Male age 26 Wisconsin
wife Minetta Olsen Female age 23 Wisconsin
son Delmar Olsen Male age 1 Wisconsin
daughter Patricia Olsen Female age 0 Wisconsin

name: Minetta Olsen
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Bloomer, Bloomer City, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States
gender: Female
age: 23
marital status: Married
race (standardized): Negro
relationship to head of household (standardized): Wife
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1917

name: Delmar Olsen
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Bloomer, Bloomer City, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States
gender: Male age: 1
marital status: Single
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (standardized): Son
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1939
residence in 1935:
head Palmer Olsen Male age 26 Wisconsin
wife Minetta Olsen Female age 23 Wisconsin
son Delmar Olsen Male age 1 Wisconsin
daughter Patricia Olsen Female age 0 Wisconsin

name: Patricia Olsen
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Bloomer, Bloomer City, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States
gender: Female
age: 0
marital status: Single
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (standardized): Daughter
birthplace: Wisconsin
estimated birth year: 1940

first name: Palmer
last name: Olson
birth date: 28 September 1913
social security number: 395-09-3506
place of issuance: Wisconsin
last residence: Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin
zip code of last residence: 54419
death date: January 1984
estimated age at death: 71

first name: Miannetta
middle name: M
last name: Olson
birth date: 22 November 1916
social security number: 392-20-3763
place of issuance: Wisconsin
last residence: Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin
zip code of last residence: 54419
death date: 18 February 2007
estimated age at death: 91

olson or olsen family history search

olsonjohnnie200075 — 2012-10-08 07:32:08Z

my granfathers name was palmer olson his wife is minetta olson i only know some of their kids names barbra olson elmer olson delmar olson any history would be nice i was told my great grandfather helped to build bloomer wi i know he lived in bloomer across from the a and w rootbeer stand

Re: Looking for Internet access to old Chippewa county land records

ddietsche1 — 2012-10-05 00:11:33Z

Try this web address:
http://205.213.167.200/LandRecords/platbooks.htm
It has several up through 1943.

Dan Dietsche

Re: Norwegian Lutheran Church in Chippewa?

BalowGirl — 2012-09-28 15:27:15Z

Joyce, Thanks so much for sharing. The history is interesting and I will check out Big Drywood.I have done a walk through on English Lutheran and found some very interesting old stones there. I will keep you in mind and appreciate your offer. I have family still yet to be found.
Sue

Looking for Internet access to old Chippewa county land records

Markbandb — 2012-09-27 22:58:40Z

I am looking for the land records for three parcels in northern Chippewa county. Is there any online data base?

Re: LeBlanc brothers, Philip & Robert

joycedanielson — 2012-09-27 21:24:56Z

Try writing to Robert LeBlanc at W4332 Cty S Lot 27, Horicon, Wi 53032 phone 920-485-2885. His father was Philip, don't remember the name of his mother but his sisters were Maureen, and Sharon. Look at the 1940 census. Awhile ago I sent same info to a woman from Canada, don't remember her name either! Bob might decide to answer your letter. Good luck

Re: Stanley Cemeteries?

joycedanielson — 2012-09-27 21:07:59Z

I have a suggestion for you. Write to Lyle and Brandt. His address is N13808 Fairview Ave, Stanley, Wi. 54768. He is about 75 or so and he might know who you are looking for. I was reading your post and there are 2 other cemeteries in Stanley. the one north of town is a Lutheran cemetery [Evergreen] and a very small one east of town. You could try contacting the Stanley Historical Society at 228 Helgerson St. Stanley.715-644-0464.

Re: Norwegian Lutheran Church in Chippewa?

joycedanielson — 2012-09-27 20:23:17Z

Just read your posting for Chippewa County. I am a member of Big Drywood and the cemetery is just out side of the church. Although you may want to check out English Lutheran which has a Chippewa mailing address. Big Drywood and English were a 2 point church Joyce at one time with the same pastor which was Rev. Lea. The cemetery Bateman, is just across the road on county X. It has it's own web site. Big Drywood also has it's own web site. Hope this helps and you find what you are looking for. If I can help just ask! Joyce

Re: HEATON or DOFF Chipawa Falls

SherylShaban — 2012-09-19 06:28:18Z

My gg grandfather was Nathan Heaton, I don't have much information to share . I was hoping you might be able to help me with the Heaton-Doff family history, I will share what I do have on Nathan and his family. Maybe we can help each other.

Hakes, Ryal Ross and Sarah Eliz. Mosier Hakes

lwalder21 — 2012-09-14 13:48:16Z

I am looking for decendants of their son Charles "Charlie" Hakes. What I am really hoping to find are photos of that family and to share info.

Re: ST GEORGE

jeantwin11 — 2012-09-14 11:39:59Z

Thanks. This was St George's 3rd wife. His 1st wife, Mary Jane Clark,seems to have dissappeared from the face of the earth. She was a sister to my direct ancestor. After reading what he did to his 3rd wife, Laura, it makes you wonder what he could have done to Mary Jane. Their two sons were found living with strangers in a census after Peter married his 2nd wife. His 2nd wife, Lucretia Pratt, left him with their son and changed her name to her maiden name and changed her son's name as well. At least she got out of it with her life. What I find interesting is that the 2 sons of Mary Jane Clark and Peter St George actually came forward and assisted with probate and custody issues after Peter ended Laura's life and took his own. This man was truly wicked. To be able to slit your own throat ear to ear takes a certain kind of person. thanks again.
If you find anyting else, please let me know. I am in Florida and can't go to the scene of the crime to investigate. my new email is jhpizarro@comcast.net

Re: ST GEORGE

skaduce — 2012-09-14 03:36:44Z

It was in the Eau Claire News 12/22/1890.

A very descriptive article! I was actually doing a search online for the
Colfax area and happened to see this article. I actually graduated from Cadott High School, so it was even more intriguing!

Re: ST GEORGE

jeantwin11 — 2012-09-14 03:17:35Z

Thanks so much for the information. Do you know which newspaper this was in? I had found this same information already but not written the way this on was. Thanks again.
Jean

Re: ST GEORGE

skaduce — 2012-09-13 22:13:36Z

Came across the following article last night (entirely coincidental). Laura Haverlin St. George died on 13 Dec 1890, Peter St. George two days later, 15 Dec 1890.

Murder and Suicide at Cadott
Eau Claire News | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Monday, December 22, 1890

On Saturday, the 13th, inst., Mrs. Peter St. George, of Cadott, was found hanging dead from a clothes-line in the barn, and her husband was about loudly bewailing her "suicide," as he termed it. Marks about her head and face showed plainly, however, that she had been killed before being suspended, and the officers kept a close watch on St. George, who evidently became alarmed and cut his throat from ear to ear, his body being found Monday night in his bedroom after life was extinct.

The coroner's jury found in accordance with the facts stated above. The little six-year-old daughter of the couple said her father and mother quarreled before daylight Sunday morning, and that her father struck and choked her mother and then dragged her out.

St. George was an old soldier, and Mrs. St. George was about 35 years his junior. They have resided at Cadott about a year and are known to have had considerable trouble for some time.

Re: Sarah F. Barrett

dennym0202 — 2012-09-08 13:51:04Z

Thank you Sherrie for your assistance. Denny McDowell.

ZENNER

Buckynorske71 — 2012-09-04 16:07:38Z

Am I barking up the right tree?
I have a Cousin who is related to this ZENNER line by blood
so I guess that makes me a shirt tail relative

Do the following names match what you have?

JOHN ZENNER b. 13 FEB 1839 IN LUXEMBERG
MARY MEYER b. 29 MAY 1846 IN PRUSSIA
CHILDREN:
MARY A ZENNER b 1871
ELIZABETH ZENNER b. 1874
THERISA ZENNER b. 1875
JOHN FRANK ZENNER b. 1877
MICHAEL ZENNER b. FEB 1880
ANNA ZENNER b. 14 FEB 1882
CATHERINE E ZENNER b. 25 JUL 1884 d. 02 JUL 1946
WILLIAM J ZENNER b. 26 FEB 1891 d. 26 JUL 1977
all lived in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

I have John's & Mary's family also that I am welling to share

If you have any information on this line and are willing to share Please contact me at (oldtimer1940@centurylink.net)

Thank you very much for your time

Robert

Re: warner family

iowasunshine0 — 2012-09-04 01:54:24Z

You might also be interested to know that Edward Warner was the depot agent at the Hubbard Iowa railroad Depot for a few years. That's where Grandma (Ruth) was born. We tried to get a birth certificate before she passed away but the Hardin County courthouse burned in the early 1900's so there are no records from that time period.
After leaving Hubbard, they returned to Sac City and Edward was the depot agent here for a time before the left for South Dakota, where they homesteaded on the prairie near the Missouri river northeast of the current town of Presho. I had the homestead papers but of course they are gone now too.
Again... if I can fill in any blanks, please let me know.
Teresa

Re: warner family

iowasunshine0 — 2012-09-04 01:43:03Z

Hello... I realize this post is quite a few years old but I just joined to find all of the family tree that I lost when my home burned. John, Bert and George were my great-uncles so I can help if you are still looking.
Teresa Mahler

Re: warner family

iowasunshine0 — 2012-09-04 01:39:39Z

Hello... just wondering if you ever found out more about the Chippewa branch of the Warner family. I am Ruth Warner Gustafson's grandaughter and spent a lot of time in Holcombe and Chippewa with Bert, John, Gene and George.
I had the whole family tree done.. along with many MANY pictures that Grandma had given me, but my house burned a couple of years ago, so I'm starting from scratch since she and my mom (Luanne) are both gone now.
I visited your website and the names are all so familiar. I grew up hearing stories about a lot of those folks.
If I can be of help, please let me know.
Teresa

Re: Sarah F. Barrett

SherrieBarber — 2012-08-27 16:44:15Z

According to the book, "Chippewa County Wisconsin Cemetery Index" by Donna Miller Bourget and Members of the Chippewa County Genealogical Society, copyright 1998
1. Sarah Woods Barrett 1788-1882, interred at Bloomer City Cemetery, Woodmohr Township, Chippewa County
2. There were only 2 people with the surname of McMaster in the book - Cole McMaster and Mrs. Cole McMaster.
3. Simon Mason 1836-1915 and Therza (nee Barrett) Mason 1838-1940 were both interred at Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Chippewa County. Sherrie Barber

Sarah F. Barrett

dennym0202 — 2012-08-13 15:12:37Z

Seeking information on Sarah F. Barrett b.1792 PA
d.1882 Bloomer, Chippewa, WI. Sarah and her husband Andrew
were originally from Clearfield County, PA. After
the death of her husband, Sarah moved to Chippewa ,WI with her children Catherine (m.Charles McMasters) and Tirzah (m.Simon Mason.)
Thank you,
Dennis McDowell
dennym0202@hotmail.com

Re: Chippewa County Asylum

swissmissalps — 2012-08-08 20:41:48Z

I've noticed your association to the Doers and of California in general. I have no connection there.
What I did click onto was the title Chippewa County Asylum.
Did you have any relations in Wisconsin who were patients there? I was just hoping that you may know of a way to access their records for validation. Thanks!

Linda

Amos and Mary Doers

moxleymare — 2012-08-08 02:34:21Z

I am a greatgrandaughter of Amos Doers. I have just published my memior Among the Silent Giants by Sharon Porter Moxley. I am down from Amos and Marys son Guy Henry Doers. The book has loads of information about the Doers family as well as photos of Guy and his children Allan,Doris, Maude and my mother Ruby.

The book is an unusual read full of humor (Doer's humor of course,adventures.

When Sharon Porter was a gutsy, precocious kid, she lived in the giant redwoods of Northern California, high up in a remote logging camp called Whitethorn. Told from young Sharon's point of view, Among the Silent Giants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, and often unexpected narrative of her adventures and struggles coping with life in and around the camp and gaining a sense of her identity. On her horse Stardust, she explores the timber country, fishes, traps, and hunts for food in mountains with the big, ancient trees so quiet and still that she believes they have spirits in them.

Re: Help Please Obituary of William Houran

RPokorny — 2012-08-06 15:12:07Z

Hello, I am not related. I don't have access to William's obit, but did find the following information. William seems to have married Matilda Maloy/Melville. I think Melville is the correct name. William and Matilda had 5 9known) children: Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah, Daniel, & Matilda. Mary married John Widden in 1898 in Chippewa Falls, and Mary married Thomas Minogue in 1894 in Chippewa Falls. Matilda (wife of William) most likely died between 1882 (birth of daughter Matilda), and the 1900 census (William a widow). I think I found William's 2nd marriage to Mary Crowley in 1904 Chippewa Falls. If so, then William's parents were Daniel Houran & Elizabeth Ehebart.

I found William, Matilda & their 2 daughters Elizabeth & Mary in the 1871 Ontario census in (Town?) Smith, Peterborough West. There was an Elizabeth Melville living with them. I would think that she was Matilda's mother. I couldn't find them in the 1881 Ontario census, nor in the 1880 US census. They most likely immigrated during this time, possibly missing both census.
Hope this helps somewhat. Ruth Pokorny
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: William Houran
Age: 61
Birth Date: Jun 1838
Birthplace: Canada Eng[Canada English]
Home in 1900: Lafayette, Chippewa, Wisconsin[Chippewa]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1880[1890]
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
William Houran 61
Daniel Houran 23 Birth Date: Sep 1876 Canada Eng
Matilda Houran 19 Birth Date: May 1882 Wisconsin

**The actual image reads immigrated 1880 for William and Daniel both. William had his immigration papers filed at this time, but not naturalized yet. These papers MIGHT hold some good genealogical information.
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"Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907,"
Name: Matilda M Houran
Event: Birth
Event Date: 03 May 1882
Event Place: Chippewa, Wisconsin
Reel: 0319
Record: DX1661
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VHH4-Z7H : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Matilda M Houran, 1882.
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"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926,"
Name: Mathilda Horen
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date: 03 Jun 1882
Baptism/Christening Place: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Birth Date: 1882
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: William Horen
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mathilda Maloy
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C73436-3
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1316579
Reference Number:
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRR2-WXT : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Mathilda Horen, 1882.
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"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926,"
Name: Mathilda Horen
Gender: Female
Baptism/Christening Date: 03 Jun 1882
Baptism/Christening Place: Notre Dame, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: William Horen
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mathilda Maloy
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C73436-3
System Origin: Wisconsin-ODM
Source Film Number: 1316579
Reference Number:
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTM6-451 : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Mathilda Horen, .
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"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
Groom's Name: Thos. Minogue
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Grant, Minn.
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Mary Houran
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace: Canada
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 15 Oct 1894
Marriage Place: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Groom's Father's Name: Roger Minogue
Groom's Mother's Name: Helen Cahell
Bride's Father's Name: William Houran
Bride's Mother's Name: Matilda Houran
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00353-5
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1275832
Reference Number: 1275832 file 00013
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRPC-GFJ : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Thos. Minogue and Mary Houran, 15 Oct 1894.
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"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
Groom's Name: John Widden
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Hannah Houran
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace: Canada
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1898
Marriage Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Groom's Father's Name: Simon Widden
Groom's Mother's Name: Sarah Mcintosh
Bride's Father's Name: William Houran
Bride's Mother's Name: Matilda Melville
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00353-4
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1275833
Reference Number: 1275833 file 00746
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRPH-BC3 : accessed 06 Aug 2012), John Widden and Hannah Houran, 23 Aug 1898.
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"Wisconsin State Census, 1905,"
Name: Lizzie Houran
Residence: Chippewa Falls city, ward 08, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Age: 35y
Estimated Birth Year: Abt 1870
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to Head of Household: S-in-Law
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Place of Birth: Parent 1: Canada
Place of Birth: Parent 2: Canada
Family Number: 28
Page Number: 295
Line Number: 28
Film Number: 1020442
Digital Folder Number: 4236848
Image Number: 00167
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF John Whidden M 48y Canada
WIFE Hannorah Whidden F 30y Canada
SON Wm J Whidden M 4y Wisconsin
SON Jos E Whidden M 2y Wisconsin
Lizzie Houran F 35y Pennsylvania
Source Citation
"Wisconsin State Census, 1905," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MMSN-LBG : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Lizzie Houran in household of John Whidden, Chippewa Falls city, ward 08, Chippewa, Wisconsin.
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"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
Groom's Name: William Homan
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Canada
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Mary Crowley
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace: Ireland
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 06 Jun 1904
Marriage Place: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Groom's Father's Name: Daniel Homan
Groom's Mother's Name: Elizabeth Ehebart
Bride's Father's Name: Deny Crowley
Bride's Mother's Name: Ellen Mccarthy
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00353-4
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1275833
Reference Number: 1275833 #02042
Source Citation
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRPH-V1V : accessed 06 Aug 2012), William Homan and Mary Crowley, 06 Jun 1904.
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"Wisconsin State Census, 1905,"
Name: Mary Huran
Residence: Lafayette, Chippewa, Wisconsin
Age: 56y
Estimated Birth Year: Abt 1849
Birthplace: Ireland
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Parent 1: Ireland
Place of Birth: Parent 2: Ireland
Family Number: 167
Page Number: 494
Line Number: 54
Film Number: 1020442
Digital Folder Number: 4236848
Image Number: 00272
Household Gender Age Birthplace
SELF William Huran M 67y Canada
WIFE Mary Huran F 56y Ireland
Source Citation
"Wisconsin State Census, 1905," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MMSJ-Q8H : accessed 06 Aug 2012), Mary Huran in household of William Huran, Lafayette, Chippewa, Wisconsin.
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1871 ONTARIO CENSUS.....

William Houran, age 30, wife Matilda, age 27, and daughters Elizabeth, age 2, & Mary, age 1, were living during the 1871 Ontario Census in Smith, Peterborough West. All 4 persons born in Ontario. Also living with them was Eliza Mellville, age 65, born Ireland. I would bet that she was Matilda's mother....
To view image, click on PDF or JPG, whichever you prefer....

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/census-1871/001...

Item Display
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Name: Houran, William
Sex: Male
Age: 30
Place of Birth: Ontario
Religion: Catholic
Marital Status: Married
Province: Ontario
District Name: Peterborough West
District Number: 56
Sub-District Name: Smith
Sub-district Number: d
Page: 79
Line Number: 5
Microfilm: C-9987
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada
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Re: Chippewa County Asylum

swissmissalps — 2012-08-06 13:49:25Z

My mother's mother's name was Jessie C. O'Donnell (nee Mason). She was born in April of 1882 in Pepin, Wis.
According to 1940 U.S. Census, she was listed as patient in Chippewa County Asylum. She lived in Rice Lake prior. Ironically, my grandfather is listed as a widower in 1940. I assume she died in 1940 in the asylum.
Can't find obit or death certificate on her. Any ideas or help is appreciated. Thanks!
Linda