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Re: Corrine Barrow

SSpaulding4047 — 2013-05-29 20:55:12Z

Thank you so much. Yes, I believe this is her. I have a photo of her with her father and mother, but she seemed to drop off the face of the earth.

I will check out familysearch.

Re: Corrine Barrow

willj1111 — 2013-05-29 16:34:18Z

I found Correnne Barrow (note spelling) in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana marrying Carl J. Williams Mar 24, 1921. It lists her parents as F.H. Barrow and Edith G Ward. It also says her birth is about 1900 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Not sure if this is who you are looking for but there are a lot of similarities.
I found all of this on Familysearch.org. It also posts an actual picture of the marriage license.
The license states that Carl is from Greybull wyoming.

Corrine Barrow

sspaulding816 — 2013-05-25 12:48:35Z

Looking for information about Corrine Barrow. She was the daughter of Frank Harding Barrow and Grace Ward. Corrine was born about 1902 in Nebraska. According to the 1910 census she was in Sheridan County, WY and in the 1920 census in Big Horn, WY. Her mother and father divorced and she lived with her mother, Grace who was a physician??? or some type of medical person. I'm not sure, she may have married a man whose last name is Williams.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Susan Barrow Spaulding
sspaulding816@verizon.net

Re: Obit needed -- KNAPP, Carrie - Dec 1942

ljmck09 — 2013-05-23 00:21:30Z

Thank you so much for doing this lookup. I very much appreciate your doing so!

If ever I can do a lookup for you in Santa Cruz Co., CA, do let me know.

Thank you!
ljmck

Re: Obit needed -- KNAPP, Carrie - Dec 1942

karylynp — 2013-05-22 23:41:21Z

Miss Carrie Anna Knapp, 71, 955 Illinois street, died yesterday at her home after a long illness.
Miss Knapp, who was born in Numa, Ia. had resided in Sheridan since 1920.
She was a member of Naomi chapter No. 2, O.E.S. and of the Woman's Relief corps of the G.A.R. She was active in church work and was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors include a brother, Dr. E. H. Knapp of Sheridan; two nephews, Melvin Knapp of Sheridan and Hugh Knapp of San Diego, Calif; one niece, Mrs. John Gromski of Sheridan and six grand-nieces and three great grand-nephews.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Reed's Mortuary in charge.
SHERIDAN PRESS DECEMBER 11, 1942

Re: Vincent Schemmer died Sheridan August 1934

karylynp — 2013-04-16 20:08:01Z

SHERIDAN PRESS August 21, 1934

V.F. SCHEMMER FALLS BEANEATH TRUCK WHEELS

Man Working On Gravel Project Fatally Injured.

Crushed beneath the wheels of a loaded gravel truck in front of the general hospital ward at the United States veterans administration facility No. 80, at Fort Mackenzie, late yesterday afternoon, Vincent F. Schemmer, 33, of 100 Gladstone street, died two hours following the accident.
Schemmer, employed by the Northwestern Engineering company in the graveling of the roads at the Fort, attempted to board the moving truck as it passed him in front of building No. 9, the hospital ward. Hampered by stiff new boots he missed his footing on the sagging running board and fell beneath the rear wheel.
The driver, whose name could not be ascertained, expressed the belief that the man did not pass entirely beneath the wheel since Schemmer maintained his grasp on the side of the truck and his face remained in sight of the driver. He was dragged a short distance before the machine could be brought to a stop.
A sweater which Schemmer was wearing was partly pulled from his body but the man was free of the wheel when the driver reached his aid. He rose to his feet unaided but was taken into the hospital on a stretcher, on which he attempted to sit upright, causing bystanders to believe that he was not seriously injured.
In the ward, however, doctors found that his lungs had been punctured and that he had been badly crushed, sustaining complicated internal injuries. He experienced great difficulty in breathing and died at about 5 p.m.
Coroner Schunk tentatively announced today that no investigation would be conducted into the case beyond the usual inquiry.
Schemmer, formerly of Alvord, Iowa, was an architect by profession. He is survived by his widow, Eva Schemmer, their three-months old child, Peter Allen, who was born May 28, and his mother, Mrs. Henry Meyer. The Schemmers had been living in Sheridan about a year.

I then found just a small note in the paper about 4 days later that stated:
CARDS OF THANKS
To the Doctors and Nurses at the hospital at Fort Mackenzie, to th Pastor and members of the Congregational Church, to the Northwest Engineering Company, to the City Engineering Department of Sheridan and to all the loving friends and neighbors who have been so kind to us in our bereavement, we wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation.
Mrs.Vincent Schemmer,
Mrs. Henry Meyers, Alvord, Iowa
Mrs. Ed. Ahern, Sioux Falls, S.D.

I did not find an actual obit, just the article on the front page of the paper, and did not see that he was buried in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

If you would like the copy of the front page article, I would be happy to send it to you. I made a copy when I was in the library. I'm sorry there wasn't more info, and I looked on Find A Grave and couldn't seem to find him there either.

Re: Vincent Schemmer died Sheridan August 1934

willj1111 — 2013-04-04 15:50:59Z

Might I suggest you contact the local library there and see if they could look up an obit for you. It might be the easiest way to get one.

Vincent Schemmer died Sheridan August 1934

MaryESicard — 2013-04-03 17:16:35Z

I would love to get an obit for Vincent. I want to learn where he was buried.

Thanks
Mary

Re: Search for relatives that lived in Sheridan, WY

pat_library — 2013-03-18 15:19:50Z

John Wayne Bradley Jr.,
This is your cousin aka Patty Conway. Pete and I have been looking for you for years!! I sure hope you see and reply to this. Our Mom Doris died in 2008.

Re: Wittenburg/Pleggenkuhle

Ellanor70 — 2013-02-16 22:22:30Z

Are you still working on the Martin-Hackstedt family. I would love to exchange pictures with you, as I have a few also. I do have the parents of Louise and Angeline. e-mail me at elle@butler-bremer.com
Ellanor

Re: PILCH, WEDZEL

apilchszatanik — 2013-02-07 03:06:31Z

Did you get the information you were looking for?
I am just very pleased to reuniated the family Pilch from Wisła with the american cousins in Utah. If you need any help with your mother rooths let me know as her name is the same as my family name is. Regards Anna

Yessina Varcalli from Italy

catsknowmore — 2013-01-29 13:22:58Z

I'm looking for info on Yessina Varcalli born 1911 in Sicily.....she came to America and married Edward Spears/Sears and lived in Ohio. Had a daughter Anita Sears.

Re: Obituary on Sarah Wagner (nee Zimmermen)

tianapeters — 2012-10-20 22:08:32Z

I tried looking it up on wyomingnewspapers.org but it is not working for me. Try that website since the death was back then. You can also try the Wyoming State Archives.

Re: Ancestor died in Woodryck, WY 1914

tianapeters — 2012-10-20 21:56:46Z

Good luck in your search and best regards to you.

Tiana

Re: Ancestor died in Woodryck, WY 1914

LarsSnith — 2012-10-15 15:53:41Z

Thank You for this suggestion, I have contacted them now.
Let's hope they are able to find something?
Best regards, Lars

Re: Ancestor died in Woodryck, WY 1914

tianapeters — 2012-10-14 21:49:10Z

Have you tried contacting the Wyoming State Archives? They have death certificates that are over 50 years old.

Re: James Ellis Morris

curtasantner — 2012-09-13 16:57:13Z

I have a nice photo of Breezy Morris that I took when he stopped in Shiptons Big R in Sheridan. I would like to give it to one of his relatives if possible. Contact me if you would like to have the photo.

Obit needed -- KNAPP, Carrie - Dec 1942

ljmck09 — 2012-08-19 21:12:27Z

Hello,
I would very much appreciate an obit lookup for

Caroline Anna "Carrie" KNAPP

She died in Sheridan on 11 DECEMBER 1942.

She was the daughter of Melvin & Lucretia KNAPP.

THANKS SO MUCH!

Re: Lewis Atley Smith, b. 1848 Va.

kityrumpis7113 — 2012-08-12 20:13:20Z

I am Vonelle Atley (Smith) Vonder Reith. I am searching for the descendents of my great granduncle Lewis Atley who lived in Sheridan Wyoming and died approx. 19 Aug 1932. Is there a connection here. If so please e-mail kityrumpis@hotmail.com or call cell 503-537-6726

Obituary on Sarah Wagner (nee Zimmermen)

tawilcox1944 — 2012-07-18 16:53:32Z

I am looking for the death/obituary on Sarah Wagner (nee Zimmerman) who was married to George W Wagner from 1879 to 1896, and resided in Sheridan.

Re: Dietz Cemetery

anjellahacking — 2012-06-14 17:19:04Z

Could you possibly check in those yearbooks for someone named James Isaac Smith too? Born 1911.

Re: ROWIN FAMILIY OF SHERIDAN CO.,WY. by 1901 LOOKUPS

cdrowin — 2012-06-05 19:48:58Z

orin rowin was my great granfather this son jack was my granfather how worked on the railroad he had 3 boys howard ,robert, and clinton the oldest my father

Re: ROWIN FAMILIY OF SHERIDAN CO.,WY. by 1901 LOOKUPS

cdrowin — 2012-06-05 19:48:57Z

orin rowin was my great granfather this son jack was my granfather how worked on the railroad he had 3 boys howard ,robert, and clinton the oldest my father

Ancestor died in Woodryck, WY 1914

LarsSnith — 2012-06-04 18:30:21Z

Hello!

I have an ancestor Per Andersson, going under the name Peter Anderson in the US.
He was born in Hanebo, Sweden Mar 21st 1872, emigrated May 5th 1893 to Holdrege, Nebraska. He worked for many years as a logger, and in an old letter by his brother his death in TBC is dated for May 25th 1914 in Woodrock, Wyoming. To my knowledge he never married, and his brother talks in his mail about the "sinful life" of Per/Peter.

I have not been able to dig up a death certificate or a burial place using the resources accessible to me. Anyone here that came across him?

Best regards, Lars

Re: family

RAYMONDBRINKMAN — 2012-05-22 11:36:56Z

i don't have any information on Thurston Akins but I do have a old picture of Thurston Aikins and and one of Martha J Aikins Scouten. Her son William Blood Scouten was my Grandfather.

Re: family

WilsonTM716 — 2012-05-20 19:44:45Z

I would love to have a picture of Martha Atkins. She was the mother of Katherine Scouten who married Frank J. Koehler. They were my mother's grandparents. Katherine and Frank divorced and Katherine vanished. They had two children: Frank Gibson Koehler and Martha (Mattie) Koehler.

Re: Desparately Seeking Information WILLIAMS/JOHN(S)

jmebarker — 2012-05-03 21:18:46Z

My husband's great-grandmother, Helen, married James Claude Williams. I believe this is the same individual you are looking for. My tree is public if you'd like to see what I have for him. I am hoping to go through pictures with the family soon and if you're interested I can let you know what I find.

Re: Mossberg in Sheridan

SuperkingJo — 2012-05-01 22:18:54Z

Thank you very much! I will look into that 1940 Cencus.

J

Re: Obituary looks ups for Sheridan, Sheridan Co, WY

judyartley53 — 2012-04-03 22:36:23Z

Hi Tea,
There are two obituary volunteers in Sheridan Co. Go to freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volwy.html
Scroll down to Sheridan Co.
Choose ONE at a time or divide your list between the two of them. Successful Searching!

Re: Mossberg in Sheridan

judyartley53 — 2012-04-03 22:04:31Z

Hi again,
Something I forgot to tell you is that the 1940 Census was released yesterday. However, we don't have any idea when it will be indexed for Colorado and Wyoming. That will provide more information about when they died.

I'd check back next January. J

Re: Mossberg in Sheridan

judyartley53 — 2012-04-03 21:46:21Z

Hi,
In 1900 Nelson was living in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming.
Nelson Mossberg, head, b. June 1870, Sweden, single, immigrated 1888, cook.

He married Jenny sometime after the 1900 and before the 1930 Censuses.
In 1930 they were living in Dry Creek, Arapahoe, Colorado.
Nels Mossberg, head, b. Sweden, 59, imm 1888, naturalized, general farmer.
Jenny, wife, b. Sweden, 54, imm 1910, nat, 54.

I couldn't find their death information.

In 1900 Ole was living in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming.
Ole Mosbug b. Sweden, Aug 1867, single, ranch laborer.

He married Helga after the 1900 but before the 1910 Census.

In 1910 they were living in Sheridan.
Olaf Mossburg, head, b. Sweden, 41, marr 7 yrs, deputy sheriff county.
Helga, wife, b. Sweden, 30.
They had three boarders living in their house.

In 1920 they were living in Banner, Sheridan, Wyoming.
Ole Mossberg, head, b. Sweden, 52, imm 1889, nat, general farmer.
Helga M., wife, b. Sweden, 46, imm 1885, nat.
Carl Johnson, nephew, b. IL, 9.

In 1930 they were living in Sheridan Co., WY.
Olaf Mosberg, b. Sweden, 62, farmer grains & stock.
Helga M., b. Sweden, 57.
Carl A. L. Johnson, b. IL, 29 [assume he's the same nephew], farmer hay & grain.

I couldn't find their death info either. Successful Searching!

Re: ZELENY, HAAS

STJOHN_michelle — 2012-03-01 02:41:30Z

I have a martinek in my family and would like more information. the information that I have on the Martinek's is Eva Martinek Linka port of entry was Baltimore MD on Oct 27 1897 her alien registratin# was A5117357. we also have some family with the Martinkova last name and was wondering if this is the same name or family as yourself? you can email me@ STJOHN.michelle@hotmail.com.

Re: KOBIELUSZ

LOUSUE20 — 2012-02-12 06:26:25Z

I don't know how Kobielutz (Poll) are connected to the Krezelak family except by marriage but would share what I have. Katherine Blisky and Anna Blisky, sisters and daughters of Mik Blisky and Tekla Pilch, married Joe Poll (Kobielutz) and Paul Krezelak, respectfully. Are the Kobielus and Krezelak families connected in another way? According to immigration records in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, there are 3 Paul Krezelak, Krezelok, Krenzelok's who arrived in Wyoming around the same time. My husband's family is the one who married to Joe Poll. I have other info.

Mossberg in Sheridan

SuperkingJo — 2012-02-05 23:45:31Z

Hi! Im looking for information about some Mossbergs in Sheridan County.
One of them Olof (Ole) Mossberg was a Sheriff between 1915-1918 in Sheridan.

Ole (1867-1955) and Helga (1873-1951) Mossberg
his brother
Nels (1871-1949)and Jenny (1874-1949) Mossberg

Ole and Nels where brothers of my great great grandfather
Herman Mossberg who stayed in Sweden. thanks!

/J

Re: Eureka Home

tianapeters — 2012-02-01 17:32:15Z

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wyshergs/index.htm This site might be able to help. It is a Genealogical society in Sheridan. If not then you can contact the Western History Center at Casper College http://www.caspercollege.edu/whc/index.html.

Re: Edwin Sherwood

tianapeters — 2012-02-01 17:28:38Z

You can contact the library in Sheridan to look up an obituary. The death certificate would be harder to get since the death was so recent. Wyoming is a closed records state so any death certificates that are under 50 years old are only given to immediate family members.

Edwin Sherwood

davelifethoughts — 2012-01-19 15:11:59Z

Searching for obit or death certificate for Edwin Sherwood

SSN index, Edwin Sherwood, b 4 March 1913, died in Columbus Ohio in May 2000.

It appears he is buried in Sheridan.
Find-a-grave shows Edwin M Sherwood, b 4 Mar 1913, Lorain OH, d 13 May 2000. Fye E Sherwood listed on same stone, 1914-2002. Listed as in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, WY burial(lot 99, block 12).
Casper WY obit index: SHERWOOD, Edwin M; 87; born Lorraine OH>Sheridan WY; mothers maiden name, WHITE; 19 May 2000

Obituary looks ups for Sheridan, Sheridan Co, WY

tea_thymes — 2012-01-10 22:59:25Z

I wonder if there are obituaries for & anyone who will volunteer to look them up:

1. Samuel Leroy Wilson (1906-16 March 1964);

2. Gladys nee? Wilson Kegerreis (don't know maiden name) was wife of Samuel and after his death married about 1970 to Clinton Marley Kegerreis. She died either 26 or 28 Aug 1987.

3. Clinton Marley Kegerreis (died 13 March 1978).

4. Bertha Pearl Wilson who died 12 Sept 1921.

5. Samuel Edwin Wilson died in Sheridan 1 Oct 1935 and is buried in the Sheridan Cemetery...I would like his obit too.

6. Alice May Orr Wilson (wife of Samuel Edwin Wilson) died 19 Dec 1939.

Thank you.

News articles about Civil War Vets who lived in Sheridan

ljmck09 — 2011-12-14 22:22:10Z

All transcribed from Wyoming Newspaper Project.

Personal stories of their service begin at 30 May 1922

I was looking for information about Melvin Knapp. Thought others might be interested in seeing these.

The Sheridan Daily Enterprise (Wyoming), Monday, 23 August 1920, p. 6
Society.
The annual picnic given by the members of the Woman's Relief Corps in honor of the members of the G.A.R. was held at Pioneer Park Saturday afternoon and was voted one of the most successful ever held. Captain Scott Snively acted as toastmaster, a short talk was given by Mayor Camplin, and also a number of other talks were given by members of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. Instrumental numbers were given by the Veteran Drum Corps, and on the whole, it was one of the most delightful of afternoons.
The members of the G.A.R. who were present were Messrs. P. H. Anderson, Co. C, 17th Wisconsin Infantry; Dr. Service, who has been in the U.S. Army for 64 years; Ford McDonaugh, C Co., Third U.S. Infantry; W. E. Dech, G Co., 10 Illinois Infantry; L. G. Green, H Co., 82 Ohio Infantry; Scott K. Snively, M Co., 13 N.Y. Cavalry, K Co., 126 Pa. Infantry; Melvin Knapp, I Co., 36 Iowa Infantry; H. D. Baker, F Co., 4 N.Y.; Samuel Thompson, H Co., 146 Infantry; W. D. Faulkner, Drummer Corps, G. C. Beeway, 26 Mich. Infantry.

The Sheridan Post (Wyoming), Sunday, 6 February 1921, p. 4
Captain Snively Again Elected Post Commander
At the regular meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic yesterday Captain Scott K. Snively was re-elected commander of John Schuler Post No. 67. P. H. Anderson was re-elected quartermaster and officer of the day, L. H. Green was re-elected adjutant, and Adam Miller chaplain. After the business had been transacted, six ladies of the Woman's Relief corps agreeably surprised the old soldiers by coming bearing baskets of delicious edibles. Commissioner Judson Bib's reception room was quickly transformed into a banquet hall and the guests and hostesses feasted right royally. Captain Snively was requested to ask the city officials to be present as guests of honor.
Captain Snively in his usual happy vein presided as toastmaster and Mayor Camplin and Commissioners Svanberg and Bibb responded to calls for a speech with good grace and paid a pleasing tribute to the veterans assembled F. H. Anderson was called upon for a description of Sherman's famed march to the sea while a description of the battle of Antietam won a warm vote of praise from those present. Captain Snively gave a description of General Lee's army as they entered Pennsylvania before the battle of Gettysburg. The remainder of the afternoon was given over to reminiscences and stirring tales of wartime in the years of 1861 to 1865. The generous ladies of the Relief corps were given a rousing vote of thanks for their hospitality. Present were Captain Snively, P. H. Anderson, L. H. Green, Adam Miller, Sam Thompson, R. Lagound, and M. L. Knapp.

The Sheridan Daily Enterprise (Wyoming), Wednesday, 1 June 1921, p. 3
Society
Following the Memorial Day service at the Orpheum theatre yesterday, the members of the John Schuyler Post of the Grand Army Republic were the guests of Mrs. George Lucas at her home on South Tachirgi street. Dinner was served and prepared by the Woman's Relief Corps. The guests included Comrade Captain Scott K. Snively, George Walsner, Dr. Service, Lepon, Faulkner, Knapp, Knowell, and Dr. George F. Klein, who delivered the masterful Memorial Day address.
The following menu was served: Veal loaf with tomato sauce, escalloped potatoes, baked beans, bread and butter sandwiches, strawberry jelly, perfection salad with mayonnaise, ice cream, cake and coffee.

The Sheridan Post (Wyoming), Sunday, 7 August 1921, p. 3
G.A.R. Picnic
The Sheridan Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps will celebrate their annual picnic at the Pioneer park Tuesday forenoon at ten o'clock, it was announced yesterday at a joint meeting of the W.R.C. and G.A.R. at the office of Commander Snively. One of the features of the affair will be the program by the drum corps with singing of Civil war songs by all and impromptu speeches. One of the features of the program will be an informal talk by A. K. Swearingen, commander of the J.M. Tuttle Post, No. 497 Department of Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic of Ottumwa, Iowa, who will be a special guest of the occasion. The G.A.R. comrades present yesterday included Messrs. Snively, Baker, Gourd, Faulkner, Anderson, Williams, Knapp, and Swearingen.

The Sheridan Daily Enterprise (Wyoming), Tuesday, 9 August 1921, p. 3
Society
The Sheridan Grand Army of the Republic and Woman's Relief Corps will celebrate their annual picnic at the Pioneer park Tuesday forenoon at ten o'clock, it was announced yesterday at a joint meeting of the W.R.C. and G.A.R. at the office of Commander Snively. One of the features of the affair will be the program by the drum corps with singing of Civil War songs by all and impromptu speeches. Another feature of the program will be an informal talk by A. K. Swearingen, commander of the J. M. Tuttle Post, No. 497 Department of Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic at Ottumwa, Iowa, who will be a special guest of the occasion. The G.A.R. comrades present yesterday included Messrs. Snively, Baker, Gourd, Faulkner, Anderson, Williams, Knapp and Swearingen.

The Sheridan Post (Wyoming), Thursday, 19 January 1922, p. 3
W.R.C. Installation
Members of the John Schuler Post No. 67, Grand Army of the Republic, and their wives were special guests at the impressive installation services of the Woman's Relief Corps which took place Tuesday afternoon at the Y.W.C.A. Recreation Center. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Rena McCoubrey, Mrs. Bessie Sickler presided. Mrs. C. W. Garbutt acted as installing officer.
The following officers were installed for the ensuing year:
Senior vice president, Mrs. Bessie Sickler.
Junior vice president, Mrs. Antoinette Allen.
Secretary, Mrs. George Lucas.
Treasurer, Mrs. May Garbutt.
Chaplain, Mrs. Gertrude Stowell.
Conductor, Mrs. G. A. Ackerley.
Assistant conductor, Mrs. W. H. Wallace.
Guard, Mrs. G. R. Hollister.
Musician, Mrs. Ella Meyer.
Press correspondent, Mrs. Antoinette Allen.
Captain, Mrs. Bessie Sickler.
Color bearers, Mrs. Knapp and Mrs. W. R. Peril.
The installation services were followed by a social hour. Refreshments were served.

The Sheridan Enterprise (Wyoming), Tuesday, 30 May 1922, pages 1 & 6
Civil War Veterans of John Schuler Post, G.A.R. of Sheridan Have Proud Records of Service to Nation
[Photograph caption: Reading from left ro right, standing: Commander Scott K. Snively, J. W. Faulkner, H. D. Baker, C. E. Spelman. Sitting: Sam Thompson, Fred McDonough, P. H. Anderson, S. W. Service, Melvin Knapp.]
War Histories of Sheridan's G.A.R. Men Show High Service to Nation
Lt. S. W. Service, 95, Now In His 59th Consecutive Year of Service In U.S. Army, Holds Record For Longest Period of Enlistment
Through the co-operation and kindness of Scott K. Snively, commander John Schuler Post, G.A.R., the following paragraph war histories of the members of the G.A. R. post have been compiled.
The first in order is the eventful history of the commander, himself, Scott K. Snively, Co. "K," 126 Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and Co. "M," 13th New York Cavalry:
Scott K. SNIVELY, Commander, John Schuler Post, G.A.R.
On August 2, 1862, having enlisted some months before at Greencastle, Pa., Scott K. Snively was enrolled at Harrisburg as a Corporal to serve 9 months in that capacity, and on May 13, 1863, he was discharged from the service, at that time a corporal in Co. K, 126th Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, and almost immediately re-enlisted at New York City with Co. M, 12th N.Y. Cavalry.
March 22, 1864, he was enrolled a sergeant. After receiving wounds which incapacitate him for further active service, Sergeant Snively was discharged in July of 1865, with a medical certificate of disability.
Among the more important battles in which he took part while with the Pennsylvania infantry, were the Second Battle of Burr Run, battle of Antietam, a brigade affair following this battle and taking place across the Potomac about 12 miles in Virginia, the battle of Fredericsburg [sic], and the fight at Chancellorsville, where he was struck by a piece of shell which fractured his ankle.
At the battle of Cattlette Station when he was with the cavalry, his left hand was split open.
At the battle of the Lower Shenandoah, which took place 20 miles from Winchester at the time of Sheridan's famous ride, the regiment had become demoralized by the odds which were against them, but immediately upon the arrival of General Sheridan, the army rallied and overran the Confederates.
While with the cavalry regiment, Commander Snively took part in numerous skirmishes with guerilla bands under General Imboden, White and Moseby, which he estimated at fifteen different engagements.
The battle of Piedmont, was a struggle between his regiment and
Turn to No 2, Page 6
No. 2 : Continued From Page 1
a number of guerilla bands under General Mosby, taking place on October 17, 1864, where Sergeant Snively was wounded in a hand to hand fight, being shot at close range, the bullet passing through his lungs and lodging near his right kidney, where a recent X-ray showed it located just above the kidney and near the vertibrae [sic].
Proper medical care brought him through safely and months later he was discharged at Alexander [sic], Va.
S. W. SERVICE, 10th U.S. Army.
Lieutenant S. W. Service, veterinarian, now 95 years old, being born January 1, 1827, served in the year of 1857 as veterinarian to the New York state troops. Shortly after the declaration of was in 1861, he enlisted in the 15th Volunteer Michigan infantry from which he was discharged in 1863 upon the expiration of his two year period. He immediately re-enlisted, this time in the government detective service with the 65th Illinois infantry with which he served for the latter six months of 1863.
At this time Gen. B. H. Grierson was organizing a new regiment, in which Service applied for the position of veterinary surgeon of the 10th Cavalry, U.S. Regulars, and he has been a member of the regular army from that day to this, making over 59 years of consecutive service, probably the only man in the country with such a record.
It is almost impossible to mention the many engagements in which Lt. Service took part as he was in the Civil War, the Indian wars, and in the Spanish American war.
He still holds the position of Lieutenant on the retired pension list on half pay. Lt. Service holds the further distinction of being first to hold the rank of Lieutenant in the Veterinary corps as previous to his promotion, veterinarians were not commissioned. Lt. Service is also a member of the first Veterinarian association organized in the United States.
P. H. ANDERSON, Co. C, 17th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.
P. H. Anderson, now 77 years old, enlisted in December of 1861 at Madison, Wis., in the 17th regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry from which he was discharged in August of 1865 at Madison.
As a drummer boy, he was seventeen years old at the time he served in the Battle of Shiloh, Miss., Battle of Corinth, Miss., and Black River, Miss. He was also in the engagement at Vicksburg when Gen. Pemberton surrendered to Gen. U. S. Grant.
He saw action at Atlanta, Ga., and at Columbia, S.C., where he was taken prisoner in December of 1864 and was marched to Salisbury, N.C., and from there was shipped on cars, known as the chain gang, to Libby prison where he was kept until April of the following year and when he was paroled and furloughed to Madison. He was never exchanged, but received his discharge at Madison.
One experience of Anderson's, of which he often tells, took place during the battle of Shiloh, when he carried his wounded father off the field. His father recovered and lived to the age of 88 years.
Lowell C. GREEN, Co. H, 82nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
It was in this regiment that Lowell C. Green enlisted in September of 1863, at that time 17 years old, enlisting for three years or the duration of the war.
He took part in several important battles and a number of skirmishes, these engagements including the fight at Buzzard Roost, Ga., and a more important fight at Dalton, Ga.
Green accompanied Sherman on his triumphant march from Chatanooga [sic] to the sea, but was taken prisoner near Blackville, Tenn., and was thrown into Libby prison where he was held for 38 days. He was in Libby prison when the war ended and from here he was sent to Annapolis and from there to Columbus, Ohio, where he received his discharge in May of 1865.
Samuel THOMPSON, Co. H, 146 Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
On September 8, 1864, Samuel Thompson, at that time eighteen years old, received permission from his folks to enlist in the war against the rebellion, enlisting in the 146th regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
In the latter part of the year the regiment was split up all over the state of Illinois on provost guard duty, and was never ordered to the front.
As Thompson puts it, "We were never in any general engagement, which is not our fault if such was a fault."
He was discharged July 12, 1865.
F. W. McDONOUGH, Co. C, 3rd U.S. Cavalry.
Shortly after coming to this country from Ireland, F. W. McDonough found himself enlisting in the regular army on June 9, 1860, at New York City, for a term of five years. From New York they were sent to Carlisle barracks, Pa., and from there to Ft. Union, N.M.
They drew their rations at Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River, and engaged in a number of skirmishes and fights with many of the Indian tribes in that part of the country including the Navajos, Arapahoes, Cheyennes, Kiowas, and the White Mountain Apaches.
He was with Kit Carson at Ft. Crain, N.M., and carried dispatches to Major Longstreet at that time a paymaster in the U.S. Army, who later with many of his men, left the army and joined the cause of the Confederates.
The Texas Confederates in 1861 came up to N.M. from Texas and drove McDonough's regiment back to Ft. Union, the northerners contesting every foot of the way. Here they were joined by the First Colorado Cavalry, and the united forces drove the Texas troops back over the same route, the regiment wintering at Ft. Craig.
From here they were sent to Memphis, Tenn., where they joined the Army of the Cumberland, taking part in the battle of Mission Ridge. McDonough was dispatch bearer for Gen. Frank P. Blair, taking part in many skirmishes.
He was discharged at Little Rock, Ark. Among the incidents he tells of as taking place during his term of service is about the months they put in on the plains when many times they were forced to halt the column and allow immense herds of Buffalo to thunder by.
McDonough was wounded at Little Rock, Arkansas, in anengagement which took place in 1864.
H. D. BAKER, Company F, 4th N.Y. Heavy Artillery.
Harilla D. Baker enlisted in this regiment at Nunda, N.Y., in January of 1864 for the term of three years or the duration of the war, receiving his discharge in October the following year.
Baker took part in a number of important battles including the Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Malvern Hill, North Ann River, and Ream's Station in August of 1864, where he was captured and taken to Libby prison.
Here he was held prisoner for three months and then parolled, taken to Annapolis as he was sick and there exchanged and given a two months' furlough.
Returning to Annapolis he found his regiment and was present when Lee surrendered at Appotomax [sic].
Then as Baker puts it, "I was mustered out at Hart's Island, paid off and honorably discharged and returned home to raise buckwheat."
Melvin KNAPP, Company I, 36th Infantry.
The record of Melvin Knapp begins on August 11, 1862, when he enlisted in this regiment, being place on detached duty as chief clerk in the commissary department.
He was with his regiment, which was a part of the Seventy Army corps of the Western army until his discharge in October 1865.
Among the battles in which he took part were Fort Pemberton, Helena, Little Rock, Elkins Ford, Camden, Marks Mills and Jenkins Ferry.
G. E. Spelman, Company E, 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
G. E. SPELMAN, now 79 years old, enlisted with the Massachuetts regiment in 1861 for a term of two years and when his time was up in1863, he re-enlisted with Company K, of the Thirty-seventh. He was given his discharge at David's Island, N.Y., in December 1865.
Among the many battles which Spelman went through were the Battle of Fair Oak, Va., the battle of Fredericksburg, Sailors' Creek and Antietam.
Though there were many other battles and innumerable skirmishes in which he took part, Spelman's failing memory makes it impossible to write a full history of his service during the war, which was one long, severe ordeal.
At the Battle of Sailors' Creek, he was shot at close range, the bullet passing through an inch-thick book which he now has and which was the only thing which saved his life.
As it happened the bullet made such a wound in his left side that Spelman can see his own heart beat.

The Sheridan Enterprise (Wyoming), Tuesday, 30 May 1922, pages 1 & 4
Annual Tribute Paid Hero Dead Sunday Service
Veterans Hear Rev. H. H. Clark In Memorial Address
Memorial tribute to the memory of America's departed war veterans was paid in a special service yesterday morning in the First Christian church by Rev. H. H. Clark, pastor, who was selected by the Grand Army of the Republic to deliver the memorial sermon. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, the American Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary attended the service in a body. The service was a part of the annual Memorial program of the Veterans' organizations.
Speaking on the subject: "Gratitude and Honor to the Builders of God's Democracy," Rev. Mr. Clark reviewed the glorious accomplishments of America's men and women in arms, and likened it to a service for God, in that American wars had always been for the cause of humanity and civilization.
That those who paid the supreme sacrifice should not have died in vain, Rev. Mr. Clark said was
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possible if American Democracy made future wars impossible.
Veterans' organization attending yesterday's services met at the Salvation Army barracks at 10:30 o'clock and marched to the First Christian church.
Memorial Day Program Tuesday
Sheridan's Memorial Day program, following which the graves of veterans in the Mount Hope cemetery will be decorated begins at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning when the veteran's organization will meet at the City Hall to participate in the parade to the Orpheum theater, where the services will be conducted.
From here the Veterans headed by the Salvation Army band, will march to the Orpheum theater, where the services will begin at 10:30 o'clock.
The order of the parade will be as follows, according to the announcement of Marshal Will G. Metz:
G.A.R.
Women's Relief Corps.
American Legion.
Legion Auxiliary.
Spanish-American Veterans.
Spanish-American Auxiliary.
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Those unable to march will be furnished with cars.
The program at the Orpheum will open with the Invocation by Dean Samuel E. West of the Episcopal church, followed by the reading of the G.A.R. Ritual by Scott K. Snively, commander G.T.R. [sic].
The address of the day will be given by Attorney Roy Bedford.
This will be followed by the first verse of America, to be sung by the gathering, and by the benediction delivered by Dean West.
At 11:30 cars will be furnished the Veterans and the decoration of the graves in the cemetery will follow, after which the firing squad of the American Legion will fire a volley over the graves of their departed, sleeping comrades.
It is expected that at least 100 Legionnaires will turn out in uniform to pay homage to the dead.

The Sheridan Post (Wyoming), Sunday, 8 October 1922, p. 2
Local and General News.
The Sheridan Post of the Grand Army of the Republic held its monthly meeting yesterday with but five members present, Comrades Scott K. Snively, Baker, P. H. Anderson, Knapp, and P. L. Gourd.

The Sheridan Daily Enterprise (Wyoming), Tuesday, 10 October 1922, p.3
City Brevities.
John Schuler Post, G.A.R., held its monthly meeting Saturday afternoon with five members present; Commander Scott K. Snively and Comrades Baker, Anderson, Knapp, and Gourd.

Re: PILCH, WEDZEL

apilchszatanik — 2011-12-07 16:29:38Z

Hello from Poland,
My PILCH family roots in the Cieszynski region are from XVI century and we are still one of three biggest family here.
As I know lots of family members emigrated to USA in the end of XIX and begining of XX century. Mostly from Hamburg or Bremen o, vie Ellis Ireland.
I just started to look for some relatives which kept connected with Polish family.
Do you thing that it is possible your mother was from Poland - the name of town is usuelly known as Weischel as we were a part of austrian empire. From 1918 we are back to Poland.
Kind Regards
Anna Pilch-Szatanik

Re: Sheridan Obit Lookup

masonif — 2011-11-16 01:15:59Z

I knew the Geers personally and lived by them for almost 6 yrs. What do you want to know about them?

Re: Search for relatives that lived in Sheridan, WY

jenmayer1978 — 2011-10-30 03:23:19Z

I know you posted this long ago. I found it today. I was raised in Sheridan Wyoming. I believe that it is possible that my grandfather was your mother's 1/2 brother. My grandfather was Keith Shoumaker. My great grandfather was Wiley Shoumaker. He had three wives, one of them was Eula Coleman.I know that one of his wives died in child birth.
jenmayer1978@gmail.com

Eureka Home

Andy111002 — 2011-09-18 20:09:01Z

Hello,

I am trying to find some historical data on a place called Eureka Home or Eureka House that was in Sheridan. I am interested in what it was.

Thanks
Judy

Re: ROWIN FAMILIY OF SHERIDAN CO.,WY. by 1901 LOOKUPS

winston9776 — 2011-09-04 21:46:23Z

Orin L. Rowin died in Door County, Wisconsin in Dec. 3, 1904, and is buried in the Juddville Cemetery. I just posted a photo of his gravestone at Find A Grave. The engraving on the stone is almost impossible to read, but reads "Orin L Rowin 1861-1904". There is more information about him at the Peninsula Genealogical Society Website. Also, if you look up on the internet, information about the ship "Erie L. Hackley," you will find that Orin was a crew member on the ship and survived when it sank in Green Bay in 1903.

Re: Family history search

cbp0829 — 2011-08-24 22:01:57Z

Dawn, I just recently started tracing my lineage and it appears we might be related. My great-grandfather is Emil Plattner, son of Emil and Lydia (Leutenegger) Plattner. Emil immigrated to the U.S. from Switzerland in/around 1880. I found what I believe to be the death record for Lydia Leutenegger Plattner, but little else. I would love to know if you find anything else.

Courtney

Thayer, Elsie

prettykat100_1 — 2011-07-10 21:14:52Z

Elsie Thayer, 89, of Sheridan, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 at Westview Health Care Center.

Born January 26, 1920 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Anton and Mary Ann (Marcina) Romish, she attended school in Rock Springs and graduated in 1938. She spent two years at the University of Wyoming before teaching at the Ohlman School from 1940-1941. Elsie wed Marshall Thayer on May 10, 1941 in Hardin, Montana and raised four children. She also worked for the Rock Trim Hotel, School District #2, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program until her retirement in 1990. She was a member of the Episcopal church.

Elsie was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include sons Marshall, Gary and Kenny Thayer, daughter Linda Thayer, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Kane Funeral Home. A memorial service has been planned for 10 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Kane Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Westview Health Care Center, 1990 West Loucks, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Re: KAFKA in Arvada

jbasye57 — 2011-05-26 22:31:25Z

I have several Anna Kafka's in my ancestory in Wyoming

Re: curtis wingate vitti

tianapeters — 2011-05-09 03:16:45Z

A good source of some information is the Wyoming State Archives. They can provide death and marriage certificates that are over 50 years old and birth certificates that are over 100 years old. They can also look up obituaries. You can find newspapers online for Wyoming between 1849 to 1922.

Re: C. E. Richards

BJAPY — 2011-05-03 20:55:43Z

Hi Nancy

Sounds like you and I are on the same track with Melvin Fay Richards and Sadie Adeline Dillingham. Are you trying to go backwards or Forwards in the family tree. I am doing research for Melvin's Great, Great, Grandson and I am finding myself hitting the same road block.

Jeff
BJAPY@msn.com

curtis wingate vitti

CathiKoehler1234 — 2011-04-20 15:27:50Z

I am searching for information on my paternal relatives that settled in Wolf/Sheridan in the late 1800's.William Curtis,Emma Wingate Curtis lived on a ranch in Wolf.They had several children.Frank Curtis,Harold Curtis,Dorothy Curtis were offspring.Other names related are Helen Curtis(Vitti)(great-grandmother),Bartolomeo Vitti,Clayton Victor Curtis(my grandfather),Delores Elaine Tifft Curtis,Cameron Vance Curtis(deceased as an infant in 1950 per records),William Lynn Curtis(my father).There are many others.If anyone has any in information on any family history,please send a reply or email me at catgrl69@hotmail.com
I believe there are still living relatives in the area from William and Emma Wingate Curtis.Any information would be appreciaited.I am researching for my 18 year old daughter who has a great interest in geneology.