Dane - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

SCHNEIDER nee KRAMBS

Tom Ammerman — 12 Aug 2002 5:47:57 GMT

Seek info on a Mrs SCHNEIDER, maiden name KRAMBS. Lived in or around Middleton, WI about 1914. Came from Baden (?) Germany about 1850, with her father John Krambs and mother who settled in Milwaukee along with her brothers and sister.

Dr. Erma Janes Townsend

RuthAnnMontgomery — 25 Oct 2004 6:24:02 GMT

A. M. Hungerford and wife went to Madison, Thursday evening, and attended the wedding of their niece Dr. Erma Janes to Geo. Townsend, a prominent lawyer of Dayton, Ohio.

November 3, 1903, The Tribune, p. 3, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin

Genealogy

Robert Rood — 23 Dec 2001 6:26:36 GMT

I'm helping my cousin, Susan Nerlinger, research her genealogy. Her grandfather was August Nerlinger, who left Germany between the World Wars. He was an architect and designed some of the buildings in Madison. His wife's name was Nellie, but Susan doesn't know her maiden name. Nellie had a sister who lived in Wauzeka. They had a creamery there. She had another sister, Virginia Houtz, who lived in Sun Prairie. Susan and I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this family.

death lists

mnjripp — 25 Nov 2008 4:19:23 GMT

Middleton paper use to have a great site listing all the people who died and obits. Sun Prairie death list is no longer on line either. Anyone know if these 2 are listed elsewhere? I can not find them. thanks judy

Charles & Rose Hron Obit Lookups

pooderbears — 19 Nov 2008 2:19:16 GMT

Iam wandering if anyone can help with thwe obits of Charles Hron, who died 2 July 1958 and Rose Hron ( his wife) who died 29 June 1992. I have found both their burials at Sacred Hearts Cemetery, but neither have obits listed in the Sun Prairie newspapers. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

hollfelder

mnjripp — 22 Nov 2008 4:28:15 GMT

Looking for children, family of John and Anna Marie (Waldesbacker) Hollfelder. Lived in Ashton area. thanks judy

St. Martin Martinsville

mnjripp — 21 Nov 2008 11:42:19 GMT

Does anyone know the sexton for the cemetery? I would like to check if possibly Mathias and Sophia Busch are buried there. thanks judy

very old records St. Peter

mnjripp — 22 Nov 2008 4:26:08 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have some very old records from St. Peter church at Ashton. I was told the old records were either destroyed, sold or given away. I am looking for Mathias and Sophia Busch who were supposedly some of the first buried there. thanks judy

Amelia (Nate) Westbrook d. 1870 Insane Asylum Madison

rte_1 — 19 Nov 2008 6:34:01 GMT

Seek records for Amelia (Nate) Westbrook d. 1870 Insane Asylum Madison. Are records available for the asylum? Is there a cemetery? Are there markers?

Looking for Dane & Iowa Co Families(Perry,Primrose, Moscow, Blue Mounds, Horeb)

lutherguy123 — 17 Jan 2004 9:30:04 GMT

I am looking for information on many families in this area of WI. I have information on most of them and would love to share.

Kittleson, Tvedten, Thousand, Bilse, Scholl, Lewis, Kolve, Kessler, Kampen, Aslakson, Stenseth, Smesrud, Paulson, Swenson

d.b.

Norwegian Immigrants from Vinje Telemark

Jinger — 21 Aug 2001 2:06:43 GMT

I am helping a woman in Vinje with some research for a book and thought I would put down the names of a few people we are looking for in hopes there might be some living relatives still in the Dane county area.

We do not need ancestor information, but information on what happened to these people after they came to the US. I have the information on these people from Gerhard Naeseth books I, II, & III, so don't need that info either.

If any of these Vinje area people sound familiar, please email me.

Bjorn Olson HUSTVEDT, imm 1843, married Ingebjorg Halvorsdatter Hagedalen/Hakedalen. We believe some of their children may have used the name Stephens in the US.

Osmund Aslakson NESTESTOG/NESTESTU, imm 1843, married Ingebor Bjornsdatter HOVDESTAD.

Bjorn Osmundson Nestestog/Nestestu, imm 1843, married Gunhild Olsdatter BERGELAND, dau of Olaf/Ole Torjuson BJORNSTAD & Tone Kittelsdatter SKAALID. We believe some of their children may have used the name Stondall/Stondal in the US.

Eivind/Even RAMBERG, imm 1843

Olav and Knut JAMSGAARD

Halvor and Tollef/Tallev KOSTVEIT/CORSTVET

Neri Osmundson TVEITEN, imm 1845

Olav NESSET, imm abt 1844?

Eivind/Even DROTNING, imm abt 1844?

Most of these people came first to the Koshkonong area of Dane county...some stayed...some moved on to other areas. Need info on their descendants.

Any help you can give us will be wonderful.

Thanks,
Jinger

STOLPER, Warren and HOEVELER, Jane

unserSTAMMBAUM — 10 Nov 2008 2:34:01 GMT

Looking for more info about Warren and Jane, plus their children.

I have a great deal of info regarding the Stolper's and I am willing to share

Surname Pepper

livinginwi2002 — 9 Nov 2008 3:02:00 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for the Fredrick Pepper family that lived in Blooming Grove. His wife Maria's maiden name was Wittemeyer. They were members at the Hope Lutheran Church on County AB back in the mid 1850s. I'm trying to find out if they were buried there, or if they left the state. Thank you for your time.

Middleton Directory

emashma11 — 5 Nov 2008 1:32:43 GMT

Hello -

Is there an old directory for Middleton? I am trying to find out where John Binger lived.

Thanks

Ed

Elvers Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin circa 1900

Linda Martin — 2 May 2006 1:58:41 GMT

My 2nd great-grandparents were proprietors of a hotel in Madison at the corner of King St. and Doty. It was known as the Elvers Hotel. I'm wondering if anyone could point me to a source for information on early 20th century businesses in Madison.

Charles Peterson

RuthAnnMontgomery — 24 Jan 2004 2:33:52 GMT

The funeral of Chas. Peterson who died last Thursday from a stroke of paralysis was held on Monday at the Rutland Church.

January 29, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 3, "Brooklyn" news, col. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin

Klaes/Stahler and related familys

gwand — 27 Oct 2008 3:46:30 GMT

I'm searching for information about "Stahler/Staehler".
The Census 1870 of Roxbury shows Franz Stahler and his wife Anne as Farmer. They still living with his 3 Children and Annes father "Peter Klaes/Kles".
Any information about this family are welcome.
Sorry for my english. I'm German.
Thanks
Georg

Samuel St. John

RuthAnnMontgomery — 23 Oct 2008 8:04:31 GMT

Potter and Hartley had three burials last week, the last one was on Thursday night in the rain, when Nate H. had to hitch up and drive a mile and a half below Dunkirk, where Mr. Samuel St. John had died and was awaiting an undertaker as composedly as in life. Mr. St. John had lived nearly or quite alone in a small house some distance from neighbors, and although his son in this place, had been telegraphed to no message was received until after the news of his father's death had come by the hand of Supervisor Savage of that town. Mr. St. John moved into Dunkirk in 1885, and was 84 years old at the time of his death.

October 23, 1888, The Tribune, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin

Obit Lookup for LEROY J MEYER

tazcoco72_1 — 20 Oct 2008 6:48:58 GMT

Hi.
I am looking for someone to do an obit look up for me. The person's name is LeRoy J MEYER. From the information that I have, his date of death is Oct. 12, 2002. And his obit is in the Capital Times on Oct. 14, 2002.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Michelle

iso Frank Elliott Gage's and his sister Gladys Eleanor Cline Baumann obits

AnnKarbassi — 20 Oct 2008 12:06:54 GMT

If possible, I would like to request 3 obits.
My great uncle & aunt-- Frank E. Gage d. Feb 09, 1996 Oxford, Marquette, WI and his sister Gladys Eleanor (Cline) Prenot Baumann d. Oct 1977 Madison, Dane, WI. I'm sorry I don't know what day in October.

Also, Jules R. Prenot d. Feb 1985 Madison, WI

Thanks for reading,
Ann

vosen

mnjripp — 18 Oct 2008 3:49:55 GMT

Looking for anyone working on Vosen family. I need info on early children of Katherina and Anton. thanks Judy

1850 Location of the Sugar River

ckbswg — 5 Oct 2008 4:13:22 GMT

Can anyone tell me what the name of the Town/Towns (i.e township) would be in the 1850 and 1860 Federal census if a person resided on a farm (1847/1848) that bordered the Sugar River--Dane County. Also is the Sugar River found in counties other than Dane?

schultes

mnjripp — 6 Oct 2008 9:31:54 GMT

Cont. to look for info on Ann(1894), Mary (1897) and Mathew (1900) Schultes. thanks Judy

Looking for Obit- Marian Belle Hinrichs

mplsKari — 30 Sep 2008 10:13:38 GMT

Can anyone help me find an obituary or death date for Marian Belle (Knowlton) HINRICHS? I believe she died in Verona on December 25, 1958, but am looking for proof positive.
Marian was born 1868 in Wisconsin to Wiram and Eliza (Crawford) KNOWLTON. She was married to Walter Rupert HINRICHS, who died Nov 2, 1948. They lived all of their adult lives in Verona, as far as I know. I think they are both buried in Verona Cemetery.
I appreciate any help or advice.
Thanks!
Kari

Ole Oleson and Astri -

cbeck1666 — 5 Oct 2008 3:30:06 GMT

Just updating my new email address: conniebeck@frontiernet.net

Ole Oleson of Norway, b ca l815-20

cbeck1666 — 5 Oct 2008 3:02:36 GMT

I saw your message on Ancestry's community. I don't know if our Ole Oleson's are the same one or not. How can we figure this out?

I think mine was married to an ASTRI perhaps, but maybe I am thinking of a different family.

Do you know any more about your Oleson's now? If so, would love to hear more.
Connie Beck

My new email is conniebeck@frontiernet.net

Ole Oleson of Norway, b ca l815-20

cbeck1666 — 5 Oct 2008 3:02:04 GMT

Wheeler Prairie Cemetery, rural Stoughton

Barb9337 — 26 Apr 2005 9:24:24 GMT

Anyone know if there are any burial records for this cemetery and where I might access them?

Lorenzo Coon and family

Florence962 — 28 Dec 2007 9:49:02 GMT

Looking for information on a Lorenzo Coon listed in Dane County, WI from 1850 census through 1880 census. He is shown as being born in NY. I am trying to find where in NY he came from, what his wife's maiden name was and when he was born. He is listed on page 1184 of the "History of Dane County, WI" book. Would anyone be able to reference that for me or anything about him? Florence

Mayoleth

dawneava — 6 Jun 2008 7:09:31 GMT

I am Kimberly Mayoleth, looking for information on Benjamin Mayoleth and his family from the Wisconsin area. I have some info, but want to know more about how they got to the USA and where they originated......

several vital records look-ups

nekocat — 16 Sep 2008 10:06:56 GMT

hello,
would sks look up and make copies of Dane Co. death records for me?

Dianna Elizabeth (South) Day Golden
b. abt 1839 Onondega Co., NY
d. 1880-1883 Dane Co., WI

Alfred Philip Searles
b. 11 Jun 1826 Perry, Lake, OH
d. 9 Jun 1891 Rutland, Dane, WI

Lovila Day
b. 25 Jul 1803 CT
d. 1870-1880 of Fitchburg, Dane Co., WI

Sally (Shippey) Day
b. abt 1803 RI
d. 1860-1870 of Rutland or Fitchburg, Dane, WI

Richard South
b. 1799-1803 of Lincolnshire, England
d. abt 1889 Dane Co., WI

Elizabeth (Bossingham) South
b. 25 Jan 1810 Kirton-on-Holland, Lincolnshire, England
d. abt 1889 Dane Co., WI

John Bossingham
b. 24 Jul 1788 Cambridgeshire, England
d. 26 May 1862 Oregon, Dane, WI

Ann (Oldfield) Bossingham
b&d unknown

that's the direct line ancestry.
I really appreciate your assistance.

Wisconsin ancestry

Joanne — 23 Apr 2003 10:27:05 GMT

Does anyone have information on the following families that lived in Dane County until the early to mid 1860's? Loomis, Stowell, or Black? Thanks, Joanne

Oscar and Marie Folkvord - from Stavanger, Norway to Mt. Horeb in 1909

Ronny Folkvord — 28 Apr 2004 12:49:50 GMT

In 1909, Oscar and Marie Jonason Folkvord (brother and sister) emmigrated from Stavanger, Norway to America.
They were going to a cousin (Hansen) in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin.
Oscar was born in 1890 and Marie in 1891.

I don´t know what happened to them after this, so any information would be appreciated.

Looking Section Locations and/or Inscriptions, Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon, Dane, Wisconsin

DennisLohr — 1 Sep 2008 3:56:55 GMT

I'm looking for a sexton or somebody who has knowledge of the section locations at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War burial database indicates that LaFayette Munsell is buried in "Section I, Lot 36".
http://www.suvcwdb.org/home/records.php?action=view&id=2...

I visited but was unable to locate the stone. However, there were quite a few older stones that were damaged and/or unreadable in the area I believe were he might've been interred.

LaFayette Munsell (aka La Fayette Munsell) was my 3rd-G Grand Uncle. He was directly involved with "Old Abe", the war eagle, according to his obituary.
http://www.lohr-genealogy.com/getperson.php?personID=I1521&a...

www.Lohr-Genealogy.com

MODLIN (Marilyn J) 11 Dec 1945 - 11 Sep 2008

MAKKuehl — 12 Sep 2008 7:25:28 GMT

NOTE - Mari Modlin was the WIGenWeb CC for Dane County, WI, she passed away this week - here is her obit - she will be sadly missed. MAK

Marilyn J. Modlin, 62, of Eldora, died from natural causes on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Bright Kavanah House in Des Moines while under the care of Hospice of Central Iowa. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 15, 2008 at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora with Jeff Thayer officiating. Burial will follow in the Eldora City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday at Creps-Abels Funeral Home.

Marilyn was born December 11, 1945 in Madison, WI, daughter of Harold and Isabel (Jones) King. She was raised in Madison and graduated from East High School in 1963, then attended Madison area Tech School for a year. On March 1, 1969 Marilyn was united in marriage to Dennis Modlin in Sun Prairie, WI. While in Wisconsin she worked as a receptionist at American Family Insurance then for Dane County Social Services. She moved to Eldora on January 1, 1976 and worked as a nurses aid at the Eldora Manor and then at the Eldora Hospital in housekeeping. She was a member of the Non-Denominational Church and enjoyed knitting and computers developing web-pages, searching genealogy, and monitoring a chat-room for the blind.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Dennis; her father, Harold of Lodi, WI; son, Scott (Andrea) Modlin of West Salem, WI; daughter, Michelle Modlin of Des Moines, IA; sisters, Ellen Olsen of Lodi, WI and Eileen (Mark) Olson of Madison, WI; and by grandchildren, Joel, Ben, Evan and Chris.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel and brother, Bobby.

Great Grandmother

maloxm — 20 Oct 2001 2:49:05 GMT

My Great Grandmother Mary(?) Jane E.Cox was born in Madison Wisconsin - Dane County - she was born 12/22/1851 - She had one child - my grandmother - Mary Elizabeth
She married William Cunningham in Maine ( date unknown)
I need information about her - if anyone can help.
JO

John N. Ames

RuthAnnMontgomery — 1 Aug 2004 12:02:12 GMT

REUNION OF AMES FAMILY AT OREGON

Thirty-four descendants of John N. Ames of Oregon, Wis., met at his home, 1 1/2 miles south of the village Tuesday, July 7 to celebrate his 92nd birthday anniversary; this being an annual gathering in the Ames family. Five friends of the family were also present.

All of the immediate relatives of Mr. Ames were present with the exception of a daughter, Mrs. H. P. Pamison of Poynette, Wis., and Mrs. Arthur Ames of Iron River, Mich., and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Templeton and two children of Oak Park, Ill. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren were present. Little Miss June Ames of Iron River, Mich., had the distinction of having two great grandparents present, namely, John N. Ames and Mrs. H. C. Starkweather.

A picnic dinner was served on the lawn, after which a literary and musical program was rendered. Mrs. Susan Dreher had a school paper written in 1867 which contained an article written by John N. Ames entitled "Twenty Years Ago and Now."

In spite of his advanced age, Mr. Ames is still hale and hearty and chops some wood each day. His father lived to the age of 102 years.

July 9, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin

Resurrection Cemetery Madison

cvlwbuf — 23 Aug 2008 2:22:26 GMT

Does anyone know if there is an online transcription of Resurrection Cemetery? I am looking for John Conklin 1798-1887. He is listed on www.findagrave.com as being buried there, but a nice lady who volunteered to take a photo of his headstone for me says that the cemetery does not have a record of him. Can anyone help me?

Belleville Cemetery

emashma11 — 5 Sep 2008 1:09:04 GMT

Does anyone know how to contact - phone number, mailing address, e-mail address - the Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Dane County?

Thanks

Ed
emashma1@nycap.rr.com

Black Earth Township

Meredith Cowart — 29 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for the following family members who resided in the Black Earth Township, Dane County, Wisconsin during the 19th century. Joseph ROGERSON, his wife Mary ROSE ROGERSON,
their son Charles ROGERSON, his wife Jane WELCH ROGERSON, who's parents were Alice COMSTIVE and David WELCH. Also Joseph's son John ROGERSON and his wife HARRIET. At least some of these family members are buried in Black Earth. Cemetary unknown to me at this time. Any information or connections would be appreciated. My line is through Charles' and Jane's eldest daughter, Mary Alice ROGERSON, my great-grandmother.

GOECKS (Victor F) 1915 - 2005

MAKKuehl — 5 Sep 2008 6:52:37 GMT

Wisconsin State Journal 7 Jun 2005

Goecks, Victor F. SUN PRAIRIE - Victor F. Goecks, age 89, passed away at Stoughton Hospital on Sunday, June 5, 2005, after a short illness. He was born on Oct. 20, 1915, in Burke, the son of Wilhelm and Paulina (Ziesch) Goecks. He was united in marriage to Edith Jane Horton on Nov. 30, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa.

Victor was a farmer all his life. He and Edith moved to Cottage Grove area in 1945, and together farmed there for more than 60 years. While farming and raising their family, they both worked jobs in Madison. Victor was a very proud member of the Laborers Union Local No. 464 for 50 years. At a banquet a few years ago, he received his Gold Card, watch and recognition for his many years of service. Vic loved growing crops and when he retired from full time farming, his vegetable garden became his love, and he shared his bountiful harvest with everyone.

He is survived by his wife Edith; his sons, Gerold (Pat) of Pittsville, Charles (Joyce) of Deerfield, Dean of Albion, and Richard (Mary) of Green Bay; his grandchildren, Vickie, Dan, Connie Sue, Shawn, Jay and Brad; his six great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Debbie Friedli of Stoughton, "who always could get Dad to do as she asked;" his brother, Marvin of Sun Prairie; sister, Fern Dicks of Madison; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Le Rae Ann, in 1955; and his sisters, Charlotte, Marie and Pearl.

Funeral services Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3325 E. Washington Av, Madison, WI. Burial will be held in Blooming Grove Cemetery.

WI>Dane County Marriage Look Up

jmandl1 — 13 Jul 2008 3:53:10 GMT

I am seeking information from the marriage license of the following, especially parents names if listed.

WI STATE Marriage Record ID: 2095234
Last Name: Brussow Keiser
First Name: Minnie William
Day: 05
Month: May
Year: 1878
County: Dane
Volume: 03
Page: 0379

Thank you for your time.

Imhurst or Imherst street in Mazomanie??

ysiadthedog — 4 Sep 2008 7:47:32 GMT

Is there, or rather was there a street or address Imhurst or Imherst in Mazomanie in 1870s??? Thanks

Black Earth - WALTER FROME

Pam Kuehlman-Rumney — 16 Feb 2003 3:56:10 GMT

I am searching for the whereabouts of the above "shirt tail" who moved to Black Earth in the early 20th Century from Howards Grove, Sheboygan County. If anyone is familiar with this name or sees someone of this name in the phonebook please forward info to my email. Thanking You Ahead, Pam in Maryland

SALISBURY

JoAnn Lindenlaub — 16 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone that might be doing research on the SALISBURY name in Fitchburg WI I have a report that I will share if anyone is interested also need to know if there is any connection to my SALISBURY in Juneau Co WI.
Mine in Smith Salisbury wife Polly Beebe. Both born late 1700's I have info on son Robert Smith Salisbury on down to me. Report I have is Smith Salisbury back need to find out if this is the same Smith and find out more info. Any help on this would be most appeciated.
Thank You.

William Bradley 1820 Ireland - SUN PRAIRIE

RJ_Samp — 20 Feb 2005 5:54:55 GMT

Anyone have any ties to:
1870 US Census
William Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1820 Ireland White Male
Maria Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1824 Ireland White Female

Anna Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1852 Wisconsin White Female
Isaac Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1853 Wisconsin White Male
William Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1854 Wisconsin White Male
Eliza Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1855 Wisconsin White Female
Ellen Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1856 Wisconsin White Female
Catharine Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1858 Wisconsin White Female
Sarah Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1860 Wisconsin White Female
Clara Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI abt 1861 Wisconsin White Female

1860 US Census
William Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 42 1817 Ireland Male
Maria Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 30 1829 Ireland Female

Ann Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 10 1849 Ireland Female
Isaac Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 9 1850 Ireland Male
William Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 8 1851 Ireland Male
Eliza Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 7 1852 Ireland Female
Ellen Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 6 1853 Ireland Female
Catherine Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 5 1854 Ireland Female
Sarah Bradley Sun Prairie, Dane, WI 3 1856 Ireland Female

There's a John Bradley nearby, age 19 from Ireland.

Ann Marie Bradley marries James P Roach and they move off to Iowa.

THANKS

RJ Samp

Obit help please in Madison

lacygirltd — 8 Aug 2008 11:40:08 GMT

Hello I am trying to find an obit for Francis Helen Ella Spencer. I am in hopes she never remarried once her husband died. I am not sure what name she would have been using her maiden name would have been Gamble.
She died on or about Aug. 29, 1970 and I have found that she died in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.. Thank you so much for your time and your help it would be greatly appreciated. I live in Oregon and if could return the favor if one ever needed. Trudy

JAMES GRAHAM - Cemeteries in Medina, Dane Co., Wisconsin

adb118 — 19 Aug 2008 3:00:34 GMT

I am looking for a cemetery(ies) that may have been used by residents of Medina in Dane County between 1860-1870.

Am looking for a farmer, JAMES GRAHAM, born about 1820 in Ireland, who moved to the Medina area with his family (his children and second wife BELONA FLINT). He died sometime between 1860-1870.

Thank you.

BRONSON family of Oshkosh, Shawano, Wausau, Madison in Dane Co.

DavesBonnyLass — 18 Aug 2008 4:21:05 GMT

Seeking to exchange info on Harry Gustavus BRONSON and wife Grace B. BRODERMAN, children William T. BRONSON, staff sgt. Richard H. BRONSON, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" BRONSON, and Robert Harrison BRONSON.

Harry was son of Leslie Knapp and Stella Anne (WILLIAMS) BRONSON. ,

Genevieve Schunck, Dane Co. WI

JN1941 — 17 Aug 2008 10:36:06 GMT

I have two Wisconsin YOung People's Reading Circle Primary Certificates for Genevieve Schunck for the years 1921 and 1922. They were purchased at an auction and would like to return them to any family member that knows of Genevieve Schunck. They are in a frame, and can be had by paying the cost of shipping. frame size is 7 1/2" x 10 1/2". Judy Nichols, Beloit WI

Obit help needed Tobin S. Curtis 1960

SharonTMSI — 10 Aug 2008 8:51:52 GMT

Tobin Stewart Curtis died on July 21, 1960 and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin so I presume he died in Madison. Can anyone help me with the obituary?
Thanks,
Sharon

Baker Bike Shop

SharonTMSI — 15 Aug 2008 10:36:16 GMT

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisconsin)
February 20, 1944

Before Autos, City Was "Bike Crazy," Used Wheels for Business, Pleasure

[Photo of Baker Bike Hospital]
Left to right: James Baker, Dexter Baker, Jay Baker, William "Pickeral Billy" Dunn. In the doorway: Paul Fish, Fred R. Cummings, assistant city auditor, was employed at the Baker shop but was out at the time the picture was taken.

Before Autos, City Was bicycle "Crazy."

Bike establishments did a rush business as hundreds of adults and children rode wheels. Not only were the bicycles used to ride to and from work but they served as transportation for pleasure trips, especially during the weekend.

The above picture taken about 45 years ago [1899], shows one of the bike shops which was housed in a landmark that stood on the site of the federal building grounds facing S. Pinckney st. It was operated by Baker Bros. who, like the other bike shops, did a landoffice business.

At one time the Bakers manufactured bicycles but in later years they devoted their entire time to selling several makes and also to repair wheels. To the left in the picture stands James Baker, father of the Baker boys. Next ot him stand his sons Dexter and Jay, and the end man is the late, Wiliam Dunn, better known in those days as "Pickeral Billy," one of the city's first mail carriers.

Cummings Worked There
Fred R. Cummings, now assistant city auditor, was employed in the Baker bike shop during summer months. At the time the picture was taken he was out of the shop.

Paul Fish stood in the doorway, just behind Dexter.

At the corner of S. Pinckney and E. Doty sts. stood the brick building which housed the furniture store of James Fisher. After the Fishers had vacated the building, the Haney Buggy Co. established its business in the place. Next door stood the two-story structure which was the home of the Baker bike shop.

After the death of Mr. Fisher, his widow lived over the bicycle shop for a number of years.

Adjacent to the Bakers were two blacksmith shops. In the pioneer days of Madison Zachary Ramsdale operated one of the shops.

Donovan Had One
Before he studied law the late Judge Anthony Donovan of the municipal court also ran one of the shops. Judge Donovan studied his law books every opportunity he had during working hours. Soon after he had begun the practice of law, he was elected judge of the municipal, now superior court.

Named For Grandfather
Dexter Baker was given his first name in honor of his grandfather, Dexter Curtis, one of the city's early manufacturers whose old home, now owned by C. A. Field, opposite St. Patrick's church on E. Main st., still stands. Mrs. James Baker was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. An Uncle of Dexter Baker, Wiliam D. Curtis, who served Madison as Mayor continued to operator the Dexter Curtis Co. after he died. The company also had a branch shop in England and and office in Paris.

It appears that "Pickeral Billy" Dunn had just called for his bicycle at the shop when the photographer came along. Dunn acquired the nickname of "Pickeral Billy" because he always knew where to catch pickerel in Lake Mendota.

Showed President How
When Pres. Grover Cleveland visited Madison in 1886 Billy took him on a fishing expedition on Mendota and showed him how to catch pickerel. The president and his wife were guests of Col. and Mrs. William F. Vilas at the Vilas home on E. Gilman st. The city was beautifully decorated in honor of the presidential party. On each corner of Capital Square was built an arch. As the presidential party drove through under the arches, school children, standing on top dropped flowers on Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland.

The Maennerchor went to the Vilas home one night and serenaded Cleveland and his wife. Cleveland appeared on the front porch express his appreciation and told the singers that he was an associate member of the Buffalo, N.Y. Liederkranz.

Col. Vilas also added that at one time he had been an associate member of the Maennerchor. Col. Vilas was postmaster general during one term of Cleveland's administration and a United States senator during the term.

Forecast Weather, Too
"Pickerel Billy" was one of the proudest men in the city after his successful fishing trip with the president. After his retirement from the mail service Billy was appointed bailiff of the United States court. Not only was Billy and expert fisherman but he also was a pretty good weather forecaster. he usually watched for the prevailing winds at each season's change and then forecast what the weather would be for the next three months.

Baker Bros. opened up their first bike shop in the basement of the old Brown block, the present site of the First National bank. When the business required use of larger quarters they moved to the S. Pinckney st. store. Before going in to business for themselves the brothers were employed in the Warner bike shop, in the building now being used for storage by Wolff, Kubly and Hirsig, E. Main and S. Butler sts.

Bike Races Held

When bicycle riding was the craze in Madison bike races used to be held with Sun Prairie as the starting point and Wisconsin ave. and E. Johnson st. the finishing spot. Hundreds of people used to gather on Wisconsin ave. to watch the finish and cheer the winners.

There were many bike shops in Madison when the Bakers were in business. Among others besides the Bakers running shops were Ben W. Park and his father, W. J. Park; Harry Hull, and Louis F. Schoelkopf. Then the auto first came into being Schoelkpopf took over the Ford agency. Many Madisonians who used to enjoy themselves on bikes, acquired motor cars and for a number of years the bike business was not so flourishing as in the old days.

But They're Back
Since gasoline rationing went into effect the bicycles came into their own again.

Traffic Capt. H. J. Morris said that during the first year of bicycle licensing, 7,000 wheels were registered with his department. So far this year only 6,060 licenses have been issued.

"I think we will have about 800 less licenses this year than last," said Morris. "Last year we also licensed the bicycles owned by Blooming Grove residents. This year the township issues its own licenses."

Many workers now use bikes to travel to and from their places of work, because of gas rationing and over crowding of buses during certain periods of the day.

Dexter Curtis

sharonpike56 — 19 Oct 2004 8:11:57 GMT

I am looking for information about Dexter Curtis who was born in New York about 1828 and moved to Dane County, Wisconsin. He and wife Hannah B. are found in the 1880 census with children, William D., Estella, and Franklin.

I believe that son, William D. Curtis, was Mayor of Madison sometime before 1915. I found him in the 1910 cenus:
6 ward, Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin, 1102 Spaight St., p. 154, family 83-99
Curtis, William D., age 52, M1 24y, born MI, fa: NY, mo: NY, proprietor of factory
Curtis, Mamie C., wife, age 45, M1 24 y, children 4/4, born NY, fa: NY, mo: NY
Curtis, Irene M, dau, age 21, S, born IL, fa: MI, mo: NY
Curtis, Stuart T., son, age 19, S, born IL, fa: MI, mo: NY, clerk in bank
Curtis, Alis B, dau, age 15, S, born MO, fa: MI, mo: NY
Clark, Lewis C., FL, age 70, M1, 57y, born NY, fa: NY, mo: NY
Clark, Frances H., ML, age 72, M1, 57y, children 5/5, born NY, fa: England, mo: NY

I have a lot of information about his ancestors but I'm looking for information about Dexter and his descendants.
Thanks,
Sharon Pike
spike00@kih.net

Ella or Ellen French?

tomfrog2 — 7 Aug 2008 1:57:37 GMT

I am looking to find if there are any descendants of a Ella French or Ellen French. In the obit for her father Nelson Ferguson, it lists her as living in Madison, Wisconsin in June of 1909. It is thought she was born abt. 1857 in either Waushara or Adams County Wisconsin to Nelson and Christina (Morse) Ferguson. She was the oldest of their six children together. According to her father's obit I learned that she had married into the French family and was living in Madison. I have no information if she had children and descendants living today. I am a descendant of her brother Lester. Their mother died about 1871 and not much has passed down to Lester's descendants on their mother Christina. He was only six so probably could not remember much. As the oldest daughter and 14 I am hoping that some oral traditions might have passed down in her descendants if she had any. Or a photograph of what she looked like. I have a a couple pictures of Nelson and one group photo of all the children in 1892. I hope there is someone out there who I can come in contact that is one of her descendants.

Thanks,
Thomas Clayton Ferguson III

Baumgartner

Steve Baumgartner — 22 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any genealogy information on the above families in Dane County.

GAR Grand Army of the Republic

nanpera — 4 Aug 2008 1:40:57 GMT

How would I find and verify membership of my great grandfather as a member of the GAR?

Owen Cassidy

elliebell11 — 25 Jun 2008 10:01:28 GMT

I am looking for the death date of Owen Cassidy. He was born in 1887 in Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, lived in Minnesota for a time and married Teresa Kearns there. He and Teresa moved back to Wisconsin, to Dane County, and then I lose track of Owen. I need his death date. I have Teresa's death date as 1976, but I believe he died long before here. He is still present in the 1930 census. Thanks!

WI Vital Records Fee Increase

towlecn — 1 Aug 2008 3:00:40 GMT

Good morning,
I recently traveled to several county courthouses in Wisconsin from out of state and was shocked at the recent fee increase in vital records copying. For those who don't know, the fee for a certified or uncertified photocopy of a vital record (birth, death, marriage) has risen to $20 in WI.

Yes, viewing these records is still free but I guess I like having copies of the record itself.

I understand that there should be a fee when a certified copy is requested by mail since it takes a certain amount of time and effort for a county employee to locate, copy, certify and mail this document off.

But I took time off from work to personally visit 3 different courthouses in the state on a weekday. I was willing to do the copying myself and even pay a small fee to do so but $20 when it took absolutely no time from a county employee seems steep. I was also willing to scan it myself with my own equipment, thereby not using any county resources whatsoever but of course this is against the rules . The $20 fee struck me as outrageous. These are public records and I was not looking for certified copies.

Do others feel the same way? Who should I write in the WI state government concerning this issue?

I apologize if this is the wrong place to bring this up. If so please direct me to where it should go.

James Whittingham Griffin obit

LHannaBennett — 31 Jul 2008 11:16:54 GMT

Wisconsin State Journal Sept 1965
James W. Griffin 76, of 2507 E. Johnson St. died Saturday September 11, 1965 in a hospital after a brief illness.
A Madison resident for 44 yrs.He worked at the Ubiversity Hospitals until retirement in 1960. Mr. Griffin was a WW1 Veteran and belonged to the Older Adult Club. Survivors include his wife Delia, a daughter Mrs Harvey Wyma of Phoenix Arizona, two sons Orris, Milwaukee and Gordon, Wisconsin Rapids a half brother William Fraizer, Nekoosa, a half sister Mrs. Fred Gant (Pearl) of Wisconsin Rapids and six grandchildren.
The Funeral will be at 1 pm Tuesday in Frautschi Funeral Home, 120 E. Wilson St. with the Rev. Zinky of Randolph Christion Reformed Church Officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friend may call after 4 pm today at the Funeral Home.

Note: James W. Griffin was born to Sarah Ann Whittingham and Jason Griffin in Columbia County WI.

James Whittingham Griffin obit

LHannaBennett — 31 Jul 2008 11:13:58 GMT

William (Bill) J. P. ABERG

be_rydh — 31 Jul 2008 5:23:31 GMT

Do anyone know anything about the family of Willim J.P. Aberg (1889-1968)?

He was an attorney in Madison but also deaply involved in the field of conservation of natural resources.

William J.P. Aberg was moste likely a first cousin of my grandmother.

Ballering/Lohnois/

MarkList — 24 Jun 2001 11:48:59 GMT

Looking for information on the descandents of Anna Barbara Ballering. Anna passed away July 1937, at this time she had been living with her daughter Mrs. E. H. Lohnois of Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin. Both Anna and her daughter had lived in Dane county since 1913 moving there from Milwaukee.
Anna had 14 children 4 having passed before her. The names of her children were; John, Theodore and Leo Ballering all living in Milwaukee, Anton in Hartford, Mrs. Mary Dunkle of Medford, Miss Isabel Ballering of Kenosha, Mrs. E. H. Lohnois of Sun Prairie and Mrs. Theresa Mayfield of Madison. Anna was the sister of my great-grandfather Michael List. If you have information on the above people please contact myself at mtlist@up.net

Girl born in Madison 21 Jul 1941 and adopted.

jbear1198 — 23 Jul 2008 2:07:56 GMT

Sister of my grandma gave birth to a daughter out of wedlock late 1930's early 1940's, and gave her up for adoption according to family lore. I found in the birth index this date written in, and then blacked out, and the birth record is not found in the general files. Makes me suspect the girl was adopted, and believe she could be the daughter of my grandma's sister. Most of the family of that generation is deceased, but as the family genealogist, I would like to solve this mystery. Let me know if you recognize this info.THANKS!!

Photo Request - Calvary Lutheran Chapel, UW Madison Campus

LHILLMAN — 16 Jul 2008 10:04:33 GMT

I have a somewhat unusual request...my parents 40th wedding anniversary is this month and I am working on a photographic retrospective of their life together. They were married at Calvary Lutheran Chapel on the UW Madison campus. It is my understanding that the chapel building presently in use is not the same building that was there in 1968 when they married. Is this true? I am in search of photos of that building and, in a perfect world, photos of the interior, particularly the sanctuary/altar. I have tried contacting the church office but that , unfortunately, has not been successful. Can anyone please refer me to an alternate source? I have until mid-September to get this project done, but you all know how hard it can be to chase down some of the more elusive elements of our genealogy, even if they are only 40 yrs old!

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Lynn in NYC

Cemetaries

LauraRouse75 — 15 Jul 2008 11:44:11 GMT

Could someone do a lookup for me and find out what Cemetary my Great Grandmother is buried in?
Her name was Elizabeth A. Thomas born 8 mar.1877 and died 17 Apr.1932. I would greatly appricate this.

Freudenberg, Cottage Grove

Steve Smith — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in anyone researching Freudenberg and/or Storck families from Cottage Grove, Dane Co. plus ancestors / decsendants. Would like to trade information.

Staines, Henry (abt 1805) born Glasgow or Kent

raandie — 12 Jul 2008 8:22:40 GMT

I have information about Henry Bromby Staines - his ancestors from Glasgow (NOT Kent)and descendents in US (Dane County and in the new new World New Zeasland and Australia)
Would like to share or learn more

Dick Anderson

missing women from the 1880's

CorneliaWarner44 — 2 Jul 2008 2:21:17 GMT

we are missing two ancestress's in or of (did they leave?) Dane Co.

the data, no matter how complete, is tentative, I haven't been able to document them well at all, not for lack of trying, though.

Catherine Sholts Harpending Marsh
b. 10 Jan 1815 CT
d. 3 May 1888 WI-this is incorrect as she does not show up in any manner, by any name, in the online WI death index.
her known husbands were Samuel Harpending and Ephraim Marsh.

Dianna Elizabeth South Day Golden
b. abt 1838 Onendaga Co., NY
d. presume 1880-1883 place unknown, also not in the online WI death index.
her known spouses were Ezra Day and Rev. William Golden. by 1883 he is in Indiana and has married a Sarah.

both of them lived their adult lives in Dane Co., WI, but where did they die?

CAMPBELL

nanpera — 29 Apr 2008 11:30:59 GMT

Looking for information on Sarah Ames who married Milo or Miller Campbell in Dane County Wisconsin in 1854. They had 3 children: Joseph, Mary, and william. Milo Campbell was the son of harvey Campbell of Dane County.
I could track them in the census until 1880. In 1880 I could only find a Joseph Campbell in Dakota Territory.

Staines, Henry (abt 1805) born Glasgow or Kent

raandie — 12 Jul 2008 8:21:59 GMT

I have information about Henry Bromby Staines - his ancenstors from Glasgow (NOT Kent)and descendents in US (Dane County and in the new new World New Zeasland and Australia)
Would like to share or learn more

Dick Anderson

Koderick AKA James M. Clarke

darlenev13 — 8 Jul 2008 10:56:11 GMT

I'm looking for family name Koderick, g-grandfather was Bartholomen A. also fathers name the same;changed to James M. Clarke in the 1950's. Im daughter of "Bert" A. Koderick, Darlene Koderick form his first marriage.

John B & Julia (Coleman) Cleveland, 1857-1873, town of York

MayorJoe — 7 Jul 2008 3:51:09 GMT

From the “History of Columbia County, Wisconsin-1880” there is a biographical sketch under the ‘Town of Columbus’ for John B. Cleveland, farmer, Secs. 15 & 22; P.O. Columbus; was born in Saratoga Co, NY, in 1819; he spent much of this time in Schuylersville, Saratoga Co., till 9 years old; then removed with his parents to Sandy Hill, Washington Co, NY, where he lived until 1837; he then removed to Ashtabula Co, Ohio, where he engaged in the mercantile trade till 1856; removing from there to the town of York, Dane Co, Wis., he located on a farm and followed agriculture there till 1873; disposing then of his farm in Dane Co. he bought his present one of 120 acres on Sec.15 & 23, town of Columbus, Columbia Co., where he has since resided. He was married in 1845 to Miss Julia Coleman, a native of Ashtabula Co., Ohio, who died in 1865, leaving seven children --- Louisa, Fannie, Oliver C. and Horace W., both deceased; Julia, Nettie and Mary. Mr Cleveland was Chairman of the Town Board in the town of York, Dane Co., for one term.

Torhaug/Thorhaug family

jacksonron — 26 Jun 2001 12:22:02 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find information on a Norwegian family that settled in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin sometime in the mid 1800's, or so. Their family name was Torhaug/Thorhaug. They lived in Blue Mounds for quite some time, but at least part of the family moved in March or April 1902 to Sheridan County, North Dakota. Some years later they moved again to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and settled land there. Some of the family member's names were Otto O. Thorhaug, Sarah Thorhaug, Ole N. Thorhaug, Andrew Thorhaug, Alma Thorhaug, Horace Thorhaug, and at least three other members, if not more. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks.

missing Ephraim Marsh

CorneliaWarner44 — 2 Jul 2008 4:31:59 GMT

born 1788-1790 in CT
died 1870-1880 of Dane Co., WI

he spent his adult life in Dane Co., but does not show up in the WI death index.

where did he go?

he married Catherine Sholts Harpending

Unusual Lookup request

treefolk_1 — 23 Jun 2008 5:39:23 GMT

I'm asking for assistance with a look up.

The request is unusual in that the name is not associated with Dane County, WI.
I have found that a copy of a book with information on my ancestors is in the State Historical Society library, 816 State St. Madison, WI 53706. It is only 1 of three copies I've found to exist. The others are the Library of Congress collection & Library of Virginia. My being on the west coast this make all three very inaccessible to me & help in doing a look up would be appreciated

The book is "Eppes, Epps, Epes genealogy & history & related families" by Allison Finney Epps. Library Call #: CS71 E623 1974.

I'm seeking the details of the deaths of James John Finney and his wife Flora Ann Wood.
James died in Mexico and I'd like to get the specifics. Flora died the same year as James in Mason, Mason County, Texas.

Some information on this couple, although I now to be with major errors is at: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/ecrtree/ed%20group%20she...

I am unable to provide the exact page numbers, but the book is indexed and with a small investment in time the data should be findable.

So anyone in Dane county looking for an unusual lookup opportunity please contact me. I’ll provide all possible background to assist.

Thanks if advance for reading the post and even considering the request.
Ed at treefolk@dslextreme.com

BLUE MOUND/MT HOREB FOLKS

kjp2u — 18 Jan 2006 8:16:53 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY FAMILY CONNECTIONS, IF ANY OF THESE NAMES SOUND FAMILIAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME, THANKS KATHY PIKE kjp2u@hotmail.com

Sheldon J Curtis

eswaneee_1 — 21 Jun 2008 10:55:17 GMT

I would like to obtain the obituary of a Sheldon J Curtis, who passed away on Oct. 25, 1991. As of 1971 he was living in Madison Wisconsin.

Thanks,

Eric

Milton C. and Laura Burrows

rumoldan — 17 Jun 2008 10:59:44 GMT

Seeking marriage or death information on Milton C. Burrows b. about 1835, NY married to Laura Pease b. about 1836 OH. Marriage was in Dane County, WI, 16 Oct 1856. Am most curious to learn of Miltons parents also. Thank you for any assistance which you could provide

Schadel family-Sun Prairie, Dane Co, WI - 1890's

MayorJoe — 14 May 2003 3:28:14 GMT

Here are the Schadel family members buried in what is today the Sun Prairie City Cemetery:
Caroline Schadel, b. 16Jul 1868 d. 2Apr 1894
Charles Jacob Schadel, b. 8May1862 d. 20Jan1943
Frederick Schadel, b.1Apr1837 d. 27Feb 1923
Frederick W. Schadel, b. 24Nov1879 d. 27Jun1948
Fredricka (Moessner) Schadel, b. 28Nov1842 d. 18Apr 1926
(wife of Frederick Schadel)
George F. Schadel, b. 23Jul1881 d. 14Nov1897
Sarah (DeFrehn) Schadel, b. 15Jan1856 d. 5Feb 1938
Edith P. (Schadel) Krause, b. 1876 d. 3Jun 1967

Anyone have more family information?

CLARKSON, 1850 Census, Westport

tomthompson53 — 14 Jun 2008 1:24:59 GMT

Greetings all:

Searching for any and all information on this Clarkson family after 1850.

1850 United States Federal Census

Name: Charles Clarkson
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1807
Birth Place: England
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Westport, Dane, Wisconsin
Household Members: Name Age
Ann Clarkson 3 born 1847 Eng.
Charles Clarkson 9 born 1841 Eng.
Charles Clarkson 43 born 1807 Eng.
Elizabeth Clarkson 42 born 1808 Eng.
Jane Clarkson 5 born 1845 Eng.
John Clarkson 0 born 1850 WI.
Lucy Clarkson 5 born 1845 Eng.
Maria Clarkson 12 born 1838 Eng.
Thomas Clarkson 7 born 1843 Eng.

Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

Sigerson/Sigarson

tammorkwed — 16 Jun 2008 5:58:03 GMT

Seeking data on a early settler in Dane before 1850 with the last name Sigerson, he was my gtgtgt grandfathers brother and is noted in Dane co. on a early bio but with no 1st name but could be Tolef/Thomas but unsure.
best regards,
Tam

obit more information on Campbell

nanpera — 29 May 2008 8:48:52 GMT

Revland

Beverly Nelson — 11 Jul 2002 1:57:36 GMT

My greatgrandmother was born in Primrose Twp on March 4, 1870. Her name is Hanna Martha J. Revland. Are there any descendents of her family in the area? She married Peter Hanson and moved to Iowa before 1892 and died there in 1901. Thanks in advance. Bev.

marriage record look-up, Ransom Harpending

CorneliaWarner44 — 28 May 2008 6:02:39 GMT

would someone please check the marriage records for this man.
he was married in Dane Co. on 28 Mar 1863 to Mary Card. I am most interested in his parent's names.
many thanks in advance!
my apologies if this is a duplicate, there seems to be a problem.

Martha Sangwin in Mineral Point, WI

bcole5283 — 29 Apr 2008 1:16:10 GMT

Martha Sangwin b Sep 20 1836 in Mineral Pt was one of 13 known children of Richard Sangwin and Elizabeth Heard. I show her marrying Robert Hudson Whitney in Mineral Pt on May 20, 1857. I also show them having 8 children.

I will be returning from a vacation in one week and would be glad to compare more notes with you.

Bill Cole, g grandson of Sarah Jane Sangwin and John Emery Cole

Obit help.

sm2sw — 28 May 2008 12:35:07 GMT

Could some one help locate an Obit For Earl Elliott. He died nov 1970 in Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin.

thanks

McNulty or Mullarkey

sbodenner — 1 Jun 2008 10:07:16 GMT

Researching my mother's family and have found a note that her grandmother's maiden name is McNulty and she is buried in Waunakee Cemetery WI. My mother is Dorothy OBrien Brian of Kane Co IL and her mother is Mary Mullarkey OBrien born in Sun Prairie buried in St Marys Cemetery Gilberts IL

CAMPBELL Obit look up

nanpera — 29 May 2008 8:46:18 GMT

Looking for an Obituary on Milo CAMPBELL who died on 4 August 1919 and is buried at Wood National Cemetary in Milwaukee.

Veteran's Schedule lists Milo Campbell Albion Dane Co. served in Union Army 1864-1865.
1910 census Milo Campbell is in Milton Rock Co. WI age 79 born PA widowed. However he resided most of his adult life in Dane and Rock County. By his death he was widowed. Wife was Sarah Ames; Children were:
In the 1870 census for Albion Dane Co Milo and Sarah Campbell are with Joseph(14), Mary(10) and Carrie(7). Sarah is listed as born NY

I found what I think is them in the 1880 census in Lima Rock Co WI. He is listed as Mila Campbell with Sarah, Carrie (15) and Francis A.(son 7). Roll: T9_1444 Enumeration dist. 191.

1910 census Milo Campbell is in Milton Rock Co. WI age 79 born PA widowed.

There is also a listing for a Milo Campbell d. 4 Aug 1919 and buried in Wood Nat'l Cemetary Milwaukee Sect 21 Site 88.

Troia

biaggio3 — 11 Oct 2007 2:46:24 GMT

Need to find someone with information on the Italians that settled in Madison, specifically the Troia family.

Rouse Family of Dane Co., WI bet. 1845-1900

AislynHaze — 24 Jan 2008 6:16:47 GMT

Sorry this message is a bit long but I am looking for any information that will help me break through a brick wall on my Rouse family. I am looking for ANY Rouses that were in Dane County, between 1845-1900). I am trying to find siblings of:

My 4th great-grandfather Paschal Peola Rouse (Also known from censuses as Pascal, Paschal P. and P. P. Rouse) b: abt. 1828 in Amherst, NY D: June 1, 1894 in Winona, Minnesota. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, WI.

Paschal, according to census records was in Madison in 1850 & 1855, then Mazomanie in 1860 & 1870. In 1878 he was in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI when his wife Helen died and was still there in 1880. In the 1890 Veteran's census he is living in Winona, Minnesota and was there in 1894 when he died.

Paschal's first marriage in 1853 to Helen Hayes does not list his parents. According to his 2nd marriage to Frances was born in Amherst, NY to Gilbert and Emma Rouse. I haven't nailed a yeardate for his birth as we believe it was anywhere from 1819-1828 (We believe closer to 1828 as census' have pointed to this as far as his age goes). Between 1840 and 1850 Paschal moved to Dane Co., WI from NY.

Emily A. (Rouse) Foote. Emily is listed as "daughter of
Gilbert Rouse, of Williamsville, N. Y." in a biography on her husband William H. Foote; they had a daughter named Emma M. Emily & William were married in Dane County in 1848. They lived in Madison, Dane Co., WI in the 1850 census before moving on to Iowa.

There may be another sibling named Henry F. Rouse (B: Abt. 1825 in NY), who lived in both Mazomanie and Madison at around the same times that Paschal did. I also have Paschal & Henry F. Rouse as having served in the same two companies during the Civil War:
Paschal enlisted in the Union Army in November 22, 1861 as a Private in Company M of the 3rd Wisconsin Calvary then on September 20, 1864 he enlisted in the Union Army as a 1st Sergent in Company G of the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery.
Henry F. Rouse enlisted in the Union Army in October 12, 1861 as a Captain in Company M of the 3rd Wisconsin Calvary then on October 25, 1864 he enlisted in the Union Army as a Captain in Company G of the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery.
I have Paschal's Civil War Pension Records but it does not state anything about his family, Henry is mentioned in his records once, but they are hard to read and I cannot tell if a relationship is given. I have yet to get Henry's pension records.

In Henry's household in the 1850 census (Madison, WI) is a William Rouse (B: Abt. 1822 in NY) along with an Emily and Mary McInster all living with him. William is most likely a brother to Henry.

In the 1855 Wisconsin State Census there are 5 Rouses living in Dane County, WI. They are:
C. M. Rouse
Casper Rouse
Henry F. Rouse (This is the Henry mentioned above)
Pascall Rouse (This is my Paschal)
Sem. S.* Rouse
I do not know who the other Rouses are or anything about them yet.

I will take any help I can get unravelling this mystery as I have almost ran out of ideas. I do have additional information on Paschal's children and a little bit more on Henry F. Rouse and Emily A. (Rouse) Foote's descendants if needed. Paschal's children were all born in Madison in the 1850's (Clarence, Ernest, William and Rose), I do not have most of the birth certificates though. I have only been able to prove my 3rd great-grandfather's birth (Clarence). I also have a little extra information on Gilbert that may or may not help. I appreciate your time and any help that can be given. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Chi (Rouse) Benedict

Wife of Professor William Francis Allen, 1884 News Article

k2outside — 20 May 2008 8:40:44 GMT

I am not related, but ran across this item I thought someone who is might appreciate. It is a news article in a Montana paper about in incident in Yellowstone National Park (which has its own "Grand Canyon").

Livingstone Enterprise, August 4, 1884
The wife of Prof. Wm. Allen, of Madison, Wisc., while at the Grand Canyon, was attacked and fearfully bitten by wild beasts. Her two sons came to her assistance, and with much difficulty succeeded in rescuing her. They had no arms with them, having been informed at the Mammoth Hot Springs Post Office that hunting in the Park was strictly prohibited. She was terribly bitten on her hands and face before the insatiable blood-suckers could be choked or smoked off. Mrs. Allen is highly indignant at the secretary's order prohibiting the killing of animals in the National Park. She declares they ought to be shot, no matter how enchanting their song may be. These were the only wild beasts she encountered during her tour in teh Park. When she comes again she gives fair notice that she will come armed to teh teeth, and will kill every blood-sucking bird or beast of prey, unless the assistants are on hand to furnish them with food sufficient to amuse them while she is tending to her own business.

Death records please

retduck — 14 May 2008 4:54:46 GMT

Hoping someone can assist me in locating death dates for Theron P. Holt, Theresa Holt and Jane Genung. The online Wis. Death index says Theron died in 1902 but the 1900 census shows Theresa, 61, is a widow. Jane, 56, is also in this census but both are missing from the 1910 census.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Contact me at retduck@cox.net.

Don

Sun Prairie Inquiry for family of Halverson & Derleth

bartile — 3 May 2008 1:35:04 GMT

In 1900 both my grandmother Matilda Rose Derleth and my grandfather Halbert Halverson were living in Sun Prairie. I am looking for information on where and when they were married.

My oldest uncle Merle Halverson was also born there on 07/14/1904.

Point me in the first direction, please...

Paula B. Clark

CHASE IVES MEYER BRADLEY

MayorJoe — 30 Jun 2001 9:11:43 GMT

All eight of my great,grandfathers settled within Dane County in the townships of Bristol, Sun Prairie, and Medina. Searching for others searching for the following familes: Chase,Ives,Meyer,Bradley,Nutting,O'Keeffe,Shorthall,Davis, Madden,Kanouse, Rusk

BARTLETT, ALFORD, DOWLING, HINEY

Derrick Mayoleth — 18 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have Alfred BARTLETT Dane Co. that married Jenny ALFORD
I am trying to find out when Alfred's DAD ,James BARTLETT and his wife, Mary DOWLING came to Dane Co. and from where in England. Did they already have relatives in the state???
I am also researching Jenny ALFORD's family. Her Dad was George ALFORD and her mom Hannah Hiney They are both buried in Barron CO. But I am having a hard time finding anything out about them. Does any of this sound familiar???

Looking for Luraas/Lurass familys

jsclarksr1 — 30 Jan 2004 3:25:49 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother's family, she was Clara Julia Luraas Erdahl. Daughter of Halvor Luraas and Ragnald Halverson, they also had the following children; Olga,
Alma,Laura,Mable, Melvin,Helmer,Harold and Raymond. My grandmother was born in or near Stoughton, Dane Co. Wisconsin. She married Elmer Levi Erdahl in 1918 in Rockford Il. If you have any of these people in your family tree
please contact me. I believe Halvor and Ragnald came to America on same ship, she to marry another man, met Halvor on board? They may have been from area of Luraas farm. Telemark,Norway. Thank you for any help! Julie

Mandt Wagon Works

tlewis3b — 17 Nov 2003 7:00:11 GMT

Does anyone have memorabilia or actual employee lists or pictures? My ggrandfather was a supervisor and pattern maker.

LONG, MOORE, DARLING

Donna Pierce — 16 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information regarding the families of my 3gr-grandparents, Ira John Darling and Juliann (Julia) Mary
Long, who were married in Vienna, Dane Co., on Feb. 7, 1855.
Ira was the son of Chancellor Darling and Roxana Wager and Julia was the daughter of Eli Smead Long and Charlotte
Whiting Moore.

Any help would be deeply appreciated!

Donna Pierce

Probate Records

nanpera — 5 May 2008 5:09:44 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to write or where to write for probate records in Dane County Wisconsin. How much would I send to them.
I have ancestors who have probate records there. I have the box numbers as these were filmed by LDS but not the actual record.

LARS BJERKE

sissyd47 — 3 May 2008 2:25:18 GMT

I am looking for my grandfathers brother, Lars Bjerke. All that I have is: 1880 census in Dane Co. WI he was 7/12 mos old. I have found his parents and brothers!