Winnebago - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Obit of Leo Zanfretta, Oshkosh

peggyc2sky — 2013-05-13 21:50:45Z

Would it be possible to send copy of death record to peggyc2sky@yahoo.com? Thank you very much.
Peggy

Re: Obit of Leo Zanfretta, Oshkosh

peggyc2sky — 2013-05-08 18:25:29Z

Thank you so much for this information. The birth info is important. Vede died about 1919 although I don't have her obit either. I wonder who Ben Hungerford is. Did it give any relationship? I don't think Leo and Vede had any children.
Thanks again
Peggy

Re: Obit of Leo Zanfretta, Oshkosh

mrs_debe — 2013-05-08 15:48:00Z

Leo's death record is filed in Winnebago County. Leo Zanfretta died Dec 3, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI he was born Feb 2, 1869 in Havana, Cuba, sorry but no parents are listed. He was widowed but the record gives a wife's name of Vede Zanfretta. The informant was Ben Hungerford of Oshkosh. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery.

Obit of Leo Zanfretta, Oshkosh

peggyc2sky — 2013-04-27 23:44:57Z

I have tracked Leo Zanfretta as far as the 1940 census for Oshkosh, Winnebago. He was a widower born in Feb 1869 in Cuba.
I would think he would have died soon after the 1940 census. Can anyone find his death and/or obituary. He was the son of Alexander Zanfretta and possible Josie Dupree. Would like to know for sure.
Thanks for any help
Peggy

Looking for Loretta Flynn Living in Town of Algoma in 1918

LouFoss1 — 2013-04-24 21:51:25Z

Recently through DNA testing and paper trail, I found that my grandfather is not my biological grandfather.

My Grandmother Loretta Flynn was a school teacher in the Town of Algoma in 1918 when she may have become pregnant with my father. This may have been WWI related, or not, but I am stuck.

I am wondering if there is any record of teachers in the Town of Algoma or maybe even residency records for that year

Loretta was from Sauk county, but according to my grandparents marriage license she lived in the Town of Algoma when she was married two days before my father was born.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Menasha: Dr. CORRY

brigdriscoll — 2013-04-15 02:18:38Z

Grandpa Corry (Francis Michael) was son of william morraugh corry and catherine conhahan corry from Madison , WI. They owned a general store on state street. Grandpa attended Milwaukee medical school, now Marquette, and met grandma corry ( hannah Fitzgerald daughter of honor ah and Michael Fitzgerald) . She was secretary to the dean of the medical school. They originally belonged to st. Patrick's parish and the 5 oldest kids went to school there. The last seven attended st Mary's which was on 2nd and Broad , and the corry house was on 1st and broad. All 13 graduated from Menasha highschool. Grandma and grandpa corry are buried in resurrection cemetery in Madison, wi. We have lots of family pictures, including one of all 15. Happy to pass along if you are still looking for info and pictures. My mom has family history back to the early 1800 s in Cavan. They visited the church in Cavan but the records were burned in a church fire. By the way I am his great granddaughter and granddaughter to Helen corry the 5th child

Seeking photo: Jacob STILP (1823-1907)

StilpK — 2013-03-31 23:13:28Z

Hello,

I'm seeking any photos of Jacob STILP, my third great-grandfather. He was a prominent shoemaker in the Neenah/Menasha area. He is the son of Peter STILP and Barbara PROBST.

DOB: 19 March 1823 in Rachtig, Germany
DOD: 30 Aug 1907 in Menasha, Wisconsin

He married Maggie LAUX and they had eleven children. Would also like photos of any of them as well.

I have photos of Jacob's three siblings: John STILP (with his whole family), Mathias STILP and Barbara (STILP) SHERMAN (twins)

Please contact me if you have photos or suggestions on where to search for photos. Would love to connect with any other descendants of Peter and Barbara STILP. I have extensive research on them. Thanks!

Re: Where is Nepeuskun in the 1910 census?

patradtke92 — 2013-03-23 20:39:13Z

Rush Lake, in Nepeuskun, Winnebago County? Assuming so, but Nepeuskun, is spelled about 6 different ways! Also, is or have the lines for the boundaries of this region changed over the years? as of 1850, have a land title, and wonder if it would convert to a current 2013 land description title? I am looking for James Deyoe of 1803, along with his father Peter Deyoe, DOB about 1782 with DOD of about 1876, in Winnebago County, living in the area with family after death of his wife in New York at about 1850, along with Deyoe, Mallory, & Seabury relatives in this region. If you have information/suggestions, good search engines-including websites, local resources or other, and/or have family links to these individuals please contact me. Pat turtles3kids3@yahoo.com

Re: James DEVOE/DEYOE death and Peter

patradtke92 — 2013-03-23 20:23:00Z

Do you, or anyone have the death announcement of Peter Deyoe, father of James Deyoe/Deyo? I have found several documents, and hand written records to state that Peter Deyoe came to Winnebago County, after the death of his wife, which was in about 1850. With the death of his wife(who is unknown), he had at least one child named James(1803-1878) who married Esther Ann Mallory, and resided in Winnebago County, after obtaining land in about 1850, to build on. Peter is said to have lived with James until his death in Wisconsin, after leaving New York. Peter is the son of Jacobus Deyo/Deyoe 1754 & Margaret Tripp 1755 living in Dutchess Ghent Columbia Counties of New York. I am looking to find records indicating residence, birth of family members, property purchases, death certificates, marrriage license information, or others on these individuals. Please email me or reply to this thread or the others. turtles3kids3@yahoo.com Thank you, Pat

Re: James DEVOE/DEYOE death and Peter

patradtke92 — 2013-03-23 20:22:02Z

Re: James DEVOE/DEYOE death

patradtke92 — 2013-03-20 00:41:34Z

Hi Keith! WOW, NOT AGAIN! Oh, my gosh, you have no idea how I have tried to figure out WILLIAM P DEYOE and his spouse Agnes S. Becker, along with his other two wives and children! Ugh! Very confusing, and not just my research! His name keeps coming up! I do believe that the information of James Deyoe of 1803 along with Esther Ann Mallory of 1810 are his parents, as Peter R. Deyoe born 1832 and passing 1899 is their son, but not 100% sure, just the same. I do have a fair amount of research, but more time than anything invested in the maze of Deyoes! Please, keep me in the loop! I do have a few ideas, of why this confusion comes up... One thing I feel that may cause some of the confusion is that the James and Peter seem to alternate each generation for one thing! Also, I believe that James of 1803, well, I believe his grandfather also settled in the Waukau area after the death of his spouse/which I have as 1850. I am quite confident that James 1803 is the grandson of James Deyoe & Margaret Tripp, as he is mentioned in the will of James of Ghent/in the Beekman files. Peter, William, Thankful, and so on are the children(aunts/uncles/fathers of James 1803, is how I have it) not saying it is completely accurate either! Not sure if this makes sense to you, but very excited that you can get to the records and see some of the documents! Pat

Re: James DEVOE/DEYOE death

azpohlman — 2013-03-19 13:18:20Z

"Peter R Deyoe, born Jun 1832, New York; father: James Deyoe; mother: Esther Mallory, New York" [Winnebago County, Wisconsin Deaths Vol 6, pg 1883; Peter R Deyoe]
I recently researched this family at the courthouse and found Peter R Deyoe's death certificate showing contradiction to an Ancestry tree showing William P Deyoe and Agnes S Becker as parents. This is an extension of a branch in my tree--I'm not a direct decedent.
I will check records more next week and advise. Keep in touch. Keith, Neenah, WI

Re: James DEVOE/DEYOE death

patradtke92 — 2013-03-18 21:51:09Z

Who are the parents of James Deyoe who came from Columbia County and died in Winnebago County? 1803-1878.
What is the wedding date of James Deyoe & Esther Ann Mallory?

Re: Wilbert - need obit, have dates

annieganne — 2013-03-11 17:06:14Z

Harriet's may be found on the Find A Grave site #106506880
James Winchell as #106510542; note: his notices do not give a place of interment so I assume was kin to Harriet and placed in same cemetery. He does not appear on the list of Riverside Cemetery burials.
The notice from 1950 is not available by newspaper sites. You can obtain one from the Oshkosh Public Library site for $5.00.
They make it real easy, you click by the notice you want and it prints out so all you have to do is insert your name etc.

I hope this helps.

Re: Obituary Look up please

jchewey — 2013-03-02 17:47:37Z

Thank you for finding the obit. I could not look on newspaperarchive.com. because you have to subscribe to it. I have a few more to look up. Would you be willing to do them? Please let me know. Carol

Re: Obituary Look up please

amagi71 — 2013-03-02 10:23:01Z

Found the obit at the newspaperarchive.com site but unfortunately it is largely unreadable.

http://newspaperarchive.com/oshkosh-daily-northwestern/1923-...

Scroll three pages to the right until you see an advertisement on the far upper right that reads "After every meal, Wrigley's". Her obit is just to the left of that advertisement about halfway down the page under the headline 'MARY ANDERSON DIES' (zoom in to see it).

My best guess is that it reads:

"Death came on Monday to Mrs. Mary Anderson, widow(?) of A(?) A. Anderson, at her home at ____ avenue, after(?) she had ___ in a state of coma(?) for ___ two weeks as the result of diabetes(?) Born in Green Bay, Oct. 7, 1858, Mrs. Anderson had been a resident of this city for thirty-(?) years. She ____ by four sons, A(?) and James of this city, and Louis and Gilbert of (?), and one sister, Mrs. Julia Vanderk___.

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock from St. (?) church, Rev. G.A. Clifford officiating."

Obituary Look up please

jchewey — 2013-03-01 15:18:48Z

Looking for an obit for Mary Anderson that appeared in the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern on 2-13-1923.

Thanks, Carol

Re: Birth Records For Neenah About 1868

azpohlman — 2013-02-27 20:11:11Z

I recently found this collection of records for Wisconsin Deaths and Burials at FamilySearch -- good luck ;' )
www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708699

Re: Birth Records For Neenah About 1868

tkthorson — 2013-02-27 18:30:01Z

Thanks so much for your help. It sounds like church records might be the best route then. I will check the libraries that you recommended to see if they have church information for that period.

Thanks again for taking the time to check on the availablity of records for me

Re: Birth Records For Neenah About 1868

StilpK — 2013-02-27 17:17:03Z

Birth registration wasn't required until 1907 but some counties do have spotty records before that time. I checked the Wisconsin Historical Society's pre-1907 index (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/) both by name and by date and came up with nothing.

It's highly unlikely to find a birth record that early, unless there was a delayed one (which wouldn't be included in the index and you'd have to go to the Winnebago County Register of Deeds office or submit an application to have them search).

You could also contact the Oshkosh Public Library to have them look in their index (which includes delayed birth records). See this page: http://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/localhistory/genealogyre...

UW-Oshkosh's Area Research Center at Polk Library is also a good resource. http://www.uwosh.edu/archives/births.htm

You could also explore other options, like church records, if you can not locate a birth record.

Good luck!

Re: Birth Records For Neenah About 1868

patradtke92 — 2013-02-27 04:27:21Z

This website is for Winnebago county. I just received it as a suggestion, and found it very helpful. Keep in mind that names can often be spelled a bit differently and still be the same person! Census information is included in errors and also in those days, people changed their names, whether it was officially changed or not- well doesn't always seem to be official or legal!
http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/winnebago/census.htm

Good luck!

Birth Records For Neenah About 1868

tkthorson — 2013-02-26 19:27:04Z

Can anyone fill me in on the availability of 1860s birth records for Winnebago County? Trying to locate a birth record for Katharine Belle Fowler (Father: Arnold Emmett Fowler; Mother: Elgitha Jane Cohoon); born 5 July 1868 in Neenah/Winnebago/Wisconsin.

For some reason I cannot seem to find birth record information for Winnebago. Does anyone have any insight on record availability/sources?

(Oh, I reserve the right to change dates and spellings, right?? lol)

2000 Oshkosh obit

oldohioschools — 2013-02-23 21:52:00Z

I am looking for the obituary of Florence R. Kagel who died 24 Dec 2000 in Oshkosh,. Thank you.

Re: The mystery of Harriet Peterson!

Ancestry54sucks — 2013-02-09 12:12:35Z

Hi Elaine,
I am currently out of the country and will not return until April. It has been years since I have accessed this site. I have made a pilgrimage to The Norwegian-American Genealogical Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin and I have lots of new information about Ole Pedersen or however you want to spell his name. I was able to access the Flesberg farm history books, because the folks at the research center all read, write and speak Norwegian. It was a wonderful trip, filled with lots of new information. Thank you so much for leaving "a breadcrumb" to follow. I would very much like to connect and compare notes. My sister lives in Parkdale, Oregon and I drive through Portland all the time when I go to her house. By any chance, do you have a photograph of Ole Pederson? You can respond to this email as I am able to access my email periodically. I do not have my research with me, so anything I tell you about would be from memory and that could get me in trouble. The most exciting thing out the trip was that Ole was involved in a great silver ore robbery in the Konegisburg mining distrit. This was about 1839 and he and his wife and daughter sailed to American in 1842 to the Muskego settlement in Wisconsin. They latter moved to Winnebago County in 1849. Ole was one of the signers of the Muskego Manifesto published in the Norwegian newspapers about "Nord Amerika"! I look forward to hearing from you.

Michael M. Thorstad
P. O. Box 881
Stanwood, Washington 98292
425-330-7628
michaelthorstad@hotmail.com

Re: Looking for a 1924 Obituary and a 1940 Obituary for Oshkosh, WI

Kbeqgen — 2013-02-02 01:58:42Z

Sent you the obit for Myrtle West. Will ck for John's later.
[Edit]...sent John's also.

Re: Looking for a 1924 Obituary and a 1940 Obituary for Oshkosh, WI

knort4 — 2013-02-01 19:11:00Z

2-1-2013

My apologies for perhaps posting an incorrect death date for Myrtle West--the source has informed me that the date of death could be April 5, 1940 or April 13, 1940. keith345@hotmail.com

Looking for a 1924 Obituary and a 1940 Obituary for Oshkosh, WI

knort4 — 2013-02-01 19:07:52Z

2-1-2013

Can someone help me find an obituary notice for the following decedents, please:
(1) MYRTLE WEST, died April 5, 1940 in Oshkosh, WI
(2) JOHN WEST, died November 7, 1924 in Oshkosh, WI
Would like to get a printed copy if that is available, but if that is not available, if you could type the text of the obit in an e-mail and send it to me that way, that would be acceptable. Trying to find out names of any surviving children or siblings. Thank you. keith345@hotmail.com (Resesarcher)

Re: Dunn and/or Lake families

schuster_jd — 2013-01-21 02:14:12Z

Hello - I am a Lake family descendant, and am wondering if you have any more information on the Lake family line going back beyond Benjamin. Emerson Lake is my great-great grandfather, and I'd been searching for Emerson's father's name nearly 20 years without success -- until tonight! Thank you so much for posting what you have already.

Re: John Frederick Waag, DOB 25 May 1832 in Baden, died ca. 1900 Oshkosh

hotzenwald1 — 2013-01-11 08:23:00Z

Thank you very much for your information.
Andreas

Re: Death Info for Elizabeth & Mathilda Wilson

kathybutcher0411 — 2013-01-10 23:45:59Z

J B Skinner was Jeremiah B Skinner and Anna Terwillger. They both lived in NY and he was born in Canada according to his son's death certificate.

Re: John Frederick Waag, DOB 25 May 1832 in Baden, died ca. 1900 Oshkosh

mrs_debe — 2013-01-10 20:39:53Z

Death Record Volume 4 Document 2543 filed as John F Wang, white, male, 63 years old, born in Germany, birth 1832 date of death May 16, 1895, cause - Heart Disease, died in Oshkosh, buried in Riverside Cemetery.

Re: John Frederick Waag, DOB 25 May 1832 in Baden, died ca. 1900 Oshkosh

hotzenwald1 — 2013-01-04 16:41:12Z

Thank you so much for your input and help. It's greatly appreciated.
Andreas

Re: John Frederick Waag, DOB 25 May 1832 in Baden, died ca. 1900 Oshkosh

RPokorny — 2013-01-04 15:52:01Z

Good morning Andreas, I was able to find a small obit for John. Not much info though. He died May 12, 1895, per obit. I couldn't find a death record. Wisconsin didn't require a civil death record until 1907. His wife died circa February 18, 1911 in Chicago, per her obit. I couldn't find her in the Illinois death index online, but it is not complete yet. She is buried in Riverside cemetery in Oshkosh. John is most likely buried there too. Her children are mentioned in the obit. Hope this helps. Ruth Pokorny.
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The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Monday, May 13, 1895, page 8, Column 2

SHORT NOTES

John F. Waag of 207 Scott street died Sunday morning and funeral services will be held from St. Peter's church at 9 a.m. on Thursday. He left a widow and five daughters.
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The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Saturday evening, February 18, 1911, Column 4

OBITUARY

WAAG--Mrs. John Waag, long a resident of this city, died at Chicago. Her funeral will be held from St. Peter's church Monday morning. The remains arriving in this city Sunday evening. Mrs. Waag was the mother of the late John Waag, Mollie E. Waag, Margaret I. Waag, Mrs. Norn Johnston, Mrs. Louise Stalba, and Tessa McAteer
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The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Monday evening, February 20, 1911, Column 4

OBITUARY

WAAG--The remains of Mrs. John Waag arrived over the Chicago & Northwestern railroad at 7:52 o'clock Sunday evening from Chicago, where death occurred. The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of Spikes & McDonald. Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Peter's church with Father Clifford officiating. Interment was at Riverside cemetery. Miss Mollie E. Waag, Miss Margaret I. Waag, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stalba and Mr. and Mrs. McAteer accompanied the body to this city. The remains were placed in the city vault at Riverside cemetery where they will remain until spring when they will be placed in an underground vault.

John Frederick Waag, DOB 25 May 1832 in Baden, died ca. 1900 Oshkosh

hotzenwald1 — 2013-01-03 08:20:29Z

Looking for death / burial info for John F. Waag. He first lived in Fond du Lac and then in Oshkosh, WI. The 1891 city directory lists him at 207 Scott, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA (lab).
John F. Waag died between 1891 and 1900, most likely in Oshkosh. His wife Mary, maiden name Houlahan is listed in the 1900 census in Chicago IL as widowed.
Any input is most welcome!
Andreas Waag, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany

Webster Photography

copet1 — 2013-01-03 04:11:05Z

A distant relative just shared some images of old photos taken at Webster Photo in Oshkosh from the 1800s. Does anyone know the time this studio functioned? Thank you very much!

Re: Wilbert - need obit, have dates

mtw617 — 2012-12-30 03:47:26Z

Thank you very much. That really helps to fill in a few holes. Hope you have a healthy and happy new year.

Re: Wilbert - need obit, have dates

RPokorny — 2012-12-28 15:10:39Z

Hello, I am not related. Hope this helps. RP. I don't have access to 1950. Sorry.
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The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Saturday Evening, April 11, 1903, page 3

DEATHS OF A DAY

James Winchell, a well known painter residing at 72 South Main street, died this morning at the age of forty-nine years. His death was due to a cancerous growth. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
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The Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Monday Evening, April 13, 1903, Page 1

DEATHS OF A DAY

The funeral of the late James Winchell will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence 72 South Main street, Rev. Mr. Sweet officiating.
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The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Monday, June 28, 1937, Page 4

DIES FOLLOWING A LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Harriet E. Wilbert, wife of Joseph Wilbert, 1036 North Main street, died this morning at 4:25 o'clock at her home following a long illness.
Mrs. Wilbert was born at Fond du Lac, Nov. 4, 1878.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Johnston, Oshkosh; and a sister, Mrs. Ida Jewston, Birnamwood, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fiss & Bills funeral home. The Rev. Edward R. Wicklund, pastor of St. John's English Lutheran church, will be the officiating clergyman. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and until the time of the services.
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The Oshkosh Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin), Wednesday, June 30, 1937, Page 4

Obituary

WILBERT-- Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Wilbert were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fiss & Bills funeral home. The Rev. Edward R. Wicklund, pastor of St. John's English Lutheran church, officiated. Burial was at Lake View Memorial park. The pallbearers were Henry Tyriver, Ralph Canniff, Frank Callies, Ellis Narden, Cassius Johnston, and William Evert.

Wilbert - need obit, have dates

mtw617 — 2012-12-28 14:12:53Z

I am researching the Joseph Wilbert family. Joseph was born in Fond du Lac and married Harriet Dewitt Winchell in 1907 in Oshkosh. According to what I have found so far, they had 2 children: Joseph P (b 1908) and Mary/Marie (b 1912) who probably married Harold Johnson about 1930. Harriet had a child, Rosa/Rosella (b 1903) from a first marriage to James Winchell. Rosa was living with Joseph & Harriet in 1910 and was in the "WI Home of Feeble Minded" in Chippewa County.

Would someone please find 3 obits for me? They are in the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern.

Joseph Wilbert - November 10, 1950 on page 2

Harriet Wilbert - June 28 and 30, 1937 on page 4

James Winchell - April 11, 1903 on page 3 and April 13, 1903 on page 1

Re: G. Ray and Julie K. Filip Hock (Houck) who lived in Oshkosh 1946-1958

copperpenny47 — 2012-12-20 02:55:05Z

Thank you so much for sending the wonderful obit and the link to the funeral home. I will contact them and see if I can find out where he is buried. I would suspect that his wife, Julie, is buried there also. Thank you so much again.

Re: G. Ray and Julie K. Filip Hock (Houck) who lived in Oshkosh 1946-1958

barbdale_1 — 2012-12-19 23:23:32Z

I found his obit, but it doesn't list the cemetery.

OSHKOSH DAILY NORTHWESTERN June 12, 1953, Page 5

Mill Supply Firm Head Dies

G. Ray Hock, 180 Elmwood Ave, died this morning at Mercy Hospital at 11 o'clock after a short illness.
He was born at Churchland, Va, May 27,1896 and had resided in Oshkosh for nine years. He was president and owner of the Badger Mill Supply Company of Oshkosh.
Mr. Hock married Julie Katherine Phillips in 1928 in Cleveland. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Mass.
He was a member also of Oshkosh Lodge of Masons, of Tyrian Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, of Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee, and of White Shrine and the Eastern Star. He served in an advisory capacity for the Oshkosh chapter of the Order of DeMolay. Mr. Hock was a member of United Commerical Travelers.
Only immediate survivor is his wife.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Konrad Funeral Home. Masonic rites will be conducted by Oskosh Lodge. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and until the time of services.

You could try contacting the funeral home to see if they will give you any information
http://www.konrad-behlman.com/

G. Ray and Julie K. Filip Hock (Houck) who lived in Oshkosh 1946-1958

JanWallace4547 — 2012-12-19 03:08:44Z

Searching for any info on G. Ray Hock and wife Julie K. who owned a business Badger Mill Sup. from 1946-1959 in Oshkosh.
Julie died Oct 11, 2004 in Glendale, Milwauke Co. and according to her obit is buried in the Lakeview Memorial Park. G. Ray Hock apparently died Jun 12, 1953, not sure where he is buied. Any info appreciated.

Re: Mrs.Thomas Murray Obit

wojojan68 — 2012-12-11 20:26:40Z

I am looking for John O'Hanlon's (pallbearer)birth place in Ireland. He was b1816-1819. Arrived in Oshkosh 1855-6 with his wife Bridget Dillon.

Mason Damon/Damman b.1803 Maine & reported in Oshkosh

genealogy126126 — 2012-11-22 18:37:26Z

22 Nov 2012 from Warren Forsythe
Genealogy121 (at) fairpoint.net
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Page 94 of “Damon Family of Scituate, Mass.” by Richard A Damon Jr. and D. Bradford Damon
says nothing about spouse nor descendants for Mason Damon b. 1803 Fairfax Maine,
Even though lots of descendants are compiled there for his adjacent siblings:
John Damon born 1801, and Rebecca (Damon) Woodward born 1805.
For Mason Damon born 1803, page 94 of above genealogy says only
“#1786 Mason b. Fairfax [Maine] June 26, 1803; settled in Oshkosh, Wisc. (DBD)”
[the DBD refers to co-author D. B. Damon (1901-1992), meaning that Richard A Damon in 2000 reports DBD info., even though the surviving co-author found no confirmation about Oshkosh]
Indeed, 1830 is the last public record I, Forsythe, find that confirms Mason Damon b. 1803 had a wife and family: 1830 US census of Howland, Penobscot Co. Maine, Mason Dammon with aged 20-29 female, two males aged 20-29, male aged 0-4, female aged 10-14.
1840 us census
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HOWEVER YESTERDAY --I, Forsythe, notice the following 1880 county history
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http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.damman/5/mb.ashx
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Tells of a Nancy Damon/Damman born Apr 1830 in Maine (Penobscot[?now Piscataquis?] County)
She was on the Douglas/Douglass side, a 1st cousin once removed to her husband; so probably many of these Douglas/Damon kin migrated from Maine to Wisconsin about 1840-1842
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From the “History of Dane County, Wisconsin-1880” there is a biographical sketch under the ‘Town of Dunn’ for J.F. Douglass, farmer, Sec.27; P.O. Stoughton; was born in Penobscot Co., Maine, in July, 1822, and in the autumn of 1840, he emigrated with his parents to Vermillion Co, IL; in July, 1842, they came to Dane Co., Wis., and located in the town of Rutland, and in 1845 removed to the town of Dunn, and settled on Sec. 14; three years later he bought and removed to this farm in Sec. 27; He now owns 160 acres of Secs. 22 and 27. Mr Douglass has been Town Treasurer one term, and a member of the Town Board two terms. He was married in the town of Rutland, Dane Co., Wis, in 1846, to Nancy Damman, a native of Penobscot Co, Maine, born in April 1830; their children are Robert A, who enlisted in the 8th W.V.I., February 1864 and died at Vicksburg, in June 1864; Jeremiah, who now lives in this town; Marilla, now the wife of William Hulse, who lives in Ohio; Margaret, now Mrs Albert Southerland, who lives in Fremont Co, Iowa; Orra A, now Mrs William Neye, and lives at Syrene, Dane Co, Wis; Cornelia, Mrs George Green, who lives in Nebraska; Carrie, Mason, Edward, Flora and John. Mr & Mrs Douglass are Free-Will Baptists.
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SO WE SEARCHED FOR RECORDS OF WIFE&KIDS FOR MASON DAMON born 1803:
www.familysearch.org , the Salt Lake Family History Library, cites vital records of Lee, Maine
-two ancestry.com public member trees tell a similar story, sometimes with slight documentation
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10491922/person/-631002564?ss...=
and the less-credible undocumented assertion that Mason d.1891 Sheridan,Dunn Co.,WI at
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/26013157/person/5001175934?ss...=
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SO NOW WE POST DESCENDANTS OF SABRINA & MASON DAMON at
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&d...
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Best to look there to see documentation and updates, but 22 nov 2012 initially it said:
Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
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1. Sabrina was born 11 MAR 1806 in probably of,,Maine, and died ABT 1839 in probably either,,Maine,Wisconsin. She married Mason 1786#Dick DAMON BEF 1830 in probably near,Penobscot,Maine, son of Seth ofPittstonby1801 688#Dick DAMON and Margaret Douglass Margaret DOUGLAS. He was born 26 JUN 1803 in Fairfax,Kennebec,ME,of Penobscot Co., and died AFT 1840 in asserted either,Winnebago,WI,Dunn.

Children of Sabrina and Mason 1786#Dick DAMON are:
2 i. William DAMON was born 28 JUN 1829 in ,Penobscot,Maine,maybe b. Lee ME.

+ 3 ii. Nancy DAMON was born APR 1831 in Lee,Penobscot,Maine, was christened in FreeWill Baptist, and died AFT 1879 in Dunn,Dane,WI.
4 iii. Jacob DAMON was born 30 JAN 1834 in Lee,Penobscot,Maine.

5 iv. Seth DAMON was born 13 MAR 1836 in Lee,Penobscot,Maine.

6 v. Labaron Lebaron DAMON was born 27 MAR 1839 in Lee,Penobscot,Maine.

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Descendant Register, Generation No. 2
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3. Nancy DAMON (Sabrina1) was born APR 1831 in Lee,Penobscot,Maine, was christened in FreeWill Baptist, and died AFT 1879 in Dunn,Dane,WI. She married Josiah F Douglass DOUGLAS 1846 in Rutland,Dane,WI or md. 1845,1880DaneCoWIHist, son of Jeremiah Douglass DOUGLAS and Margaret SMART. He was born 8 JUL 1822 in ,Penobscot,Maine, was christened in FreeWill Baptist, and died AFT 1879 in Dunn,Dane,WI.

Children of Nancy DAMON and Josiah F Douglass DOUGLAS are:
7 i. Robert A 8th_WI_Vol_Inf DOUGLAS was born 1846 in ,Dane,WI, and died JUN 1864 in Vicksburg,,MS,Civil War.
8 ii. Jeremiah DOUGLAS was born 11 FEB 1849 in ,Dane,WI, and died 11 APR 1892 in ,Dane,WI.
9 iii. Marilla Marietta DOUGLAS was born ABT 1850 in of Dunn,Dane,WI, and died AFT 1879 in then living,,OH. She married William HULSE in probably,Dane,WI. He was born ABT 1845 in maybe once of,,WI, and died AFT 1879 in then living,,OH.
10 iv. Willard DOUGLAS was born ABT 1852 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

11 v. Margaret DOUGLAS was born ABT 1854 in of Dunn,Dane,WI. She married Albert SOUTHERLAND in probably,Dane,WI. He was born ABT 1845 in maybe once of,,WI, and died AFT 1879 in then living,Fremont,Iowa.
12 vi. Sarah DOUGLAS was born ABT 1856 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

13 vii. Oradine Orra A DOUGLAS was born ABT 1856 in of Dunn,Dane,WI, and died AFT 1879 in of Syrene,Dane,WI,alive there then. She married William NEVE in probably,Dane,WI. He was born ABT 1850 in once of,,WI, and died AFT 1879 in of Syrene,Dane,WI,alive there then.
14 viii. Cornelia DOUGLAS was born ABT 1859 in of Dunn,Dane,WI, and died AFT 1879 in then living,,Nebraska. She married George W GREENE 23 DEC 1877 in ,,WI. He was born ABT 1850 in by 1877 of,,WI, and died AFT 1879 in then living,,Nebraska.
15 ix. Carrie DOUGLAS was born ABT 1861 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

16 x. Mason DOUGLAS was born ABT 1863 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

17 xi. Edward DOUGLAS was born ABT 1866 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

18 xii. Flora R DOUGLAS was born ABT 1868 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

19 xiii. John DOUGLAS was born ABT 1870 in of Dunn,Dane,WI.

Re: Omro, Willis D and Kate Peterson c. 1920 on

jtandtt53 — 2012-11-10 14:59:13Z

This post is a bit old, but I am Willis and Martha's great grand daughter, Willis is my grandfather. Are you still seeking information?

Re: Joseph & Frances (--) URBANOWSKI/URBAN of Oshkosh

cross151 — 2012-11-07 20:43:25Z

I am the archivist at the Oshkosh Public Museum. I have some information on the Joseph Urban/Urbanowski family of Oshkosh.

Re: John H Collins 1870 Oshkosh Grocer

RPokorny — 2012-10-29 13:45:15Z

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Monday, October 11, 1909 | Page 2

The remains of Mrs. Emma Leonard of Chicago, arrived in the city this afternoon and were taken to Riverside cemetery, where services were to he held at five o'clock this afternoon. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M Jones of this city. Besides the parents, the husband and a son three years of age survive.
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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | Wednesday, October 13, 1909 | Page 3

FUNERAL OF MRS. LEONARD.

Remains of Chicago Resident Laid to Rest at Riverside Cemetery--

The Services

The remains of the late Mrs. Emma Leonard brought from Chicago to this city, Monday afternoon, at 4:50 o'clock, accompanied by the husband and the little son. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Jones, and was married in this city.
The remains were taken to Riverside for Interement, and Rev. Edward H. Smith conducted a brief service at the grave in the presence of a number of relatives and friends.

Re: John H Collins 1870 Oshkosh Grocer

RPokorny — 2012-10-29 13:07:30Z

It does seem like it was Edna Eggleston who married George Jones. They had 1 daughter Emma.

I don't know if this is Edna's death date or obit. I didn't find Edna in the 1905 or 1910 Wisconsin census, nor Illinois, where dsughter Emma died, whom she was married to Harry Leonard.

http://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/vitalrecords.html

Last Name First Name Event Newspaper Date Page Column
Jones Mrs Edna Obituary Oshkosh Daily Northwestern 3/14/1917 4
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Edna Jones
Age: 44
Birth Date: Sep 1845
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1900: Oshkosh Ward 10, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: George M Jones
Marriage Year: 1875
Years Married: 25
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 1
Household Members: Name Age
George M Jones 49
Edna Jones 44
Emma Jones 20
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"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930,"
groom's name: Harry F. Leonard
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace: Melrose, Massachusetts
groom's age:
bride's name: Emma May Jones
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
bride's age:
marriage date: 08 Jun 1902
marriage place: Winnebago County, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: Henry A. Leonard
groom's mother's name: Josephine C. Greene
bride's father's name: George M. Jones
bride's mother's name: Edna M. Eggleston
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: M00333-9
system origin: Wisconsin-EASy
source film number: 1275653
reference number: 210
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XR26-JPJ : accessed 29 Oct 2012), Harry F. Leonard and Emma May Jones, 08 Jun 1902.
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"Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922,"
name: Henry George Leonard
birth date: 03 Oct 1903
birthplace: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
gender: Male
race:
father's name: Harry Leonard
father's birthplace: Melrose, Mass.
father's age: 32y
mother's name: Emma Martie Jones
mother's birthplace: Oshcosh, Wis.
mother's age: 24y
christening date:
christening place:
paternal grandfather:
paternal grandmother:
maternal grandfather:
maternal grandmother:
additional relatives:
death date:
death age:
film number: 1288059
digital folder number: 4262931
image number: 423
reference number: 9608
Citing this Record
"Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQYS-P7R : accessed 29 Oct 2012), Emma Martie Jones in entry for Henry George Leonard, 03 Oct 1903.
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"Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922,"
name: Emma M. Leonard
titles & terms:
death date: 07 Oct 1909
death place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
gender: Female
race (original): white
race (standardized): White
death age: 29y 22d
estimated birth year: 1880
birth date:
birthplace: Wis.
marital status:
spouse:
spouse's titles & terms:
father:
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Wis.
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ohio
occupation: Housekeeper
street address:
residence:
cemetery:
burial place: Oshkosh, Wis.
burial date: 11 Oct 1909
funeral home:
informant:
additional relatives:
film number: 1239841
digital folder number: 4004691
image number: 81
reference number: cn 24194
Citing this Record
"Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N7N6-SPP : accessed 29 Oct 2012), Emma M. Leonard, 07 Oct 1909.
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I wonder if Clara died at a young age?

Re: John H Collins 1870 Oshkosh Grocer

RPokorny — 2012-10-29 12:42:45Z

Are you sure it was Clara who married George Jones? Cynthia's obit only mentioned one daughter. But in the 1860 census, it looks like she also had a daughter Edna Eggleston (born 1849 Ohio). Could Edna in 1860 (born 1849 Ohio) have been the wife of George Jones? See the 1880 Oshkosh census below. Edna M. Jones (born 1847 Ohio)

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John H Collins
Age in 1860: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: Connecticut
Home in 1860: Mantua, Portage, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Mantua
Household Members: Name Age
John H Collins 50 born Conn....cheese dealer
Cynthia Collins 38 born Ohio
John H Collins 18 born Ohio
Charles Collins 13 born Ohio
Sarah Collins 10 born Ohio
Edna Eggleston 11 born Ohio
Abel Mcfarland 66 born Mass.
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1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Edna M. Jones
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1880: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Geo. M. Jones
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Household Members: Name Age
Geo. M. Jones 29
Edna M. Jones 33
Emma M. Jones 9m
Lucy A. Jones 53
Emma S. Jones 22

Re: John H Collins 1870 Oshkosh Grocer

14McFarlands — 2012-10-28 20:07:35Z

I appreciate the additional information but I am only concerned about John's wife Cynthia McFarland Eggleston and her daughter Clara B Collins Jones. Tough name to trace - George Jones.

Re: John H Collins 1870 Oshkosh Grocer

14McFarlands — 2012-10-28 18:24:51Z

Thanks for quick reply and the great information! This will be most helpful.
Regards from Mpls