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Edmond Sylvester "Nip" Pruneau Sr.

tkfisher — 19 Jun 2008 7:06:13 GMT

Edmond Sylvester "Nip" Pruneau Sr., 88, Sullivan, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla.

Mr. Pruneau was born Nov. 24, 1919, in Crystal City, the son of Emil Pruneau and wife Magdalene, nee Linderer.

On May 8, 1940, he was united in marriage to Eleanor E. Knickmeyer.

Mr. Pruneau was employed at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Crystal City, and the TNT plant, Weldon Spring.

He also owned a service station on Old Highway 66, Sullivan, and worked for L.E. Meyers electrical contracting company, Overland.

Mr. Pruneau was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4858, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 60 years and St. Anthony Parish, Sullivan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Erin Pruneau; three brothers, Joseph, Martin and Anthony Pruneau; and three sisters, Lorene Pruneau, Louise Jokerst and Helen Roskowske.

He is survived by one daughter, Joan Koebbe and husband Gene, Sullivan; three sons, Ed Pruneau and wife Gail, Washington, Dan Pruneau and wife Sue, Plainfield, Ill., and Mark Pruneau and wife Melora, Webster Groves; seven grandchildren, Gretchen Harman and husband Ron, Ballwin, and Monica, Ashley, Matt, John, Mike and Eleanor Pruneau; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Joshua and Meghan Harman; one brother, Leroy Pruneau and wife Gladys, Crystal City; four sisters, Eleanor Hill and husband John and Emilene AuBuchon, all of Crystal City, Virginia McComack, Festus, and Rita Coleman, Roseburg, Ore.; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral Mass was held Wednesday, June 11, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Sullivan, with the Rev. Dennis Zachies officiating.

Interment was in the church cemetery.

Memorials to St. Anthony's Elementary School, Sullivan, or the American Lung Association are preferred.

The family was served by Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Washington Missourian 18 June 2008
A Volunteer

The Aroostook War - unique in history

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

The Aroostook War is unique because there was never a shot fired (though prisoners were taken)! By the treaty of 1783, at th close of the Revolutionary War, one half of the St. John's River belonged to Maine. After the War of 1812, the British claimed about one third of the land that was supposed to belong to Maine. In 1827 there was an agreement to let William, King of Netherlands, arbitrate the disagreement as to which boundary was valid according to the treaty with the British. His decision was that the boundary was not the one sought by Maine according to the 1783 treaty. Conflicts began between British lumbermen and American officers. Governor Harvey of New Brunswick proclaimed that British territory had been invaded and ordered out the militia. Within a week 10, 000 Maine militia were ready for action and the US congress authorized sending another 50,000 troops. Governor Harvey decided not to take military possession of the disputed territory and Governor Fairfiled agreed to not disturb any New Brunswick settlements. In 1842 the boundary dispute was settled by treaty and the "war" was over.

Died in Service-Omitted from Rosters pt 1

obnn91191 — 24 Feb 2008 6:42:15 GMT

Prior to issuance of General Order No 7 on Feb 19, 1839 1150 militia were "in service" to The Land Agent's Office and were at The Aroostook River as Volunteers. Because they were already "in Service" they were omitted from the Drafted Militia Rolls and their service is not recognized.
Additionally at least six men died in service and at least two are not even credited with service. Drafted rolls do not indicate prior Division membership. I would like to know locations of residences, family etc if you have any information.

Ardis E. (Temple) FRAMNESS (1916 - 2007)

ShawanoGenWebProject — 25 May 2007 1:14:50 GMT

Green Bay Press Gazette
Posted May 25, 2007

Framness, Ardis E.

Ardis E. Framness, 91, 5804 State Hwy 42, Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning, May 23, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Ardis was born March 29, 1916, in Oconto Falls, daughter of the late Alvin and Navy Wilson Temple. She attended schools in Oconto Falls, the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. On Aug. 16, 1941, Ardis married Rupert A. Framness at Green Valley. He preceded in death Feb. 18, 1998. She taught in the Twonline, Morgan, and South Branch rural schools of Oconto county from 1934 to 1941 and in the Oshkosh Schools from 1963 to 1978 when she retired. She was a member of First Lutheran Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Rupert A. and Ellen Framness, Town of Franklin; Douglas I. and Sherrie Framness, Marshfield; five grandchildren, Mark and Lorie Framness, Appleton; Brian Framness, De Pere; Lars Framness, Middleton; Siri Framness, Gardiner, Mont.; Chris Framness, Marshfield; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Nestor (Dorothy) Framness, Columbia Falls, Mont.; Joyce Lockstein, Gillett; Elaine Mercer, Gillett; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rupert Framness Sr.; half-sisters, Evangeline Temple Ochs, Erma Temple and Verna Regal Zippel; half-brothers, Ernest Temple and Ervin Regal, sisters, Audrey Temple Kasten and Evelyn Althea Temple Siegel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at First Lutheran Church, 521 North Eighth Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate. Burial will follow at Volk Family Cemetery, Oconto Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Framness family.

General Order, No. 5 - Major General Isaac Hodsdon

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

Headquarters, Augusta, February 16, 1839

Major General Isaac HODSDON, third Division, Maine Militia: You are hereby ordered to detach, forthwith, from the Division under your command, by draft or otherwise one thousand men, properly officered and equipped. This force will rendezvous at Bangor and proceed at the earliest possible moment, to the place occupied by a civil force under the Land Agent on or near the Aroostook River, and render such aid to the Land Agent as may enable him to carry into effect a Resolve of 24th of January, relating to trespassers upon the public lands. John FAIRFIELD, Gov. and Commander-in-Chief

Isaac HODSDON
Rank: Major General
Period of service: 17 Feb 1839-26 Apr 1839
Residence: Bangor, Maine
Place of rendezvous: Bangor, Maine
Place of Discharge: Bangor, Maine
Number of servants actually kept in service: 4
Number of horses actually kept in service: 7

Source: Historical Sketch and Roster of Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men Called into Service for the Protection of the Northeastern Frontier of Maine from February to May 1839; Published in accordance with Council Order passed November 24, 1903; reprinted by Clearfield Co., 1989

Officers in Service - Aroostook War - Part I

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

Major General Isaac HODSON served 17 feb 1839-26 Apr 1839; lived at Bangor; rendezvous place Bangor; place of dischareg Bangor; number of miles between residence and rendezvous (blank); subsistence number of rations 200; forage number of rations (blank); number of servants kept in service 4; number of horses kept in service 7.

Major General Ezekiel FOSTER served 25 feb 1839-5 Apr 1839; lived at Pembroke; rendezvous place Calais; place of discharge Calais; number of miles between residence and rendezvous 80; subsistence number of rations 80; forage number of rations (received forage in kind); number of servants kept in service 2; number of horses kept in service 0.

Division Inspector Joseph C. STEVENS served 13 mar 1839-30 Apr 1839 and 11 May 1839-13 May 1839; lived at Bangor; rendezvous place Bangor; place of discharge Bangor; number of miles between residence and rendezvous (blank); subsistence number of rations (blank); forage number of rations (blank); number of servants kept in service 2; number of horses kept in service 3. (Note: entitled to additional rations for extra service and commanding separate post 9 days.)

Division Inspector Joseph N. PRESCOTT served 24 feb 1839-5 Apr 1839; lived at Calais; rendezvous place Calais; place of discharge Calais; number of miles between residence and rendezvous (blank); subsistence number of rations (blank); forage number of rations (blank); number of servants kept in service 1; number of horses kept in service 0.