Germans in Wisconsin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Is this name German/ Prussian?

MorganCole34 — 14 Sep 2008 4:26:04 GMT

I've been thinking on my g-grandfathers name and where it could have come from. Lucius was his given name. As his surname was Cole, knowing my Cole line, there is no one named that. But his mother was from Prussia. None of her siblings look to have that name, atleast according to the census'. But thinking on her father who died in 1860, he, was, according to the 1850 census, went by Theodore. But i'm wondering if his "given" name could have been Lucius? I understand that Germans/ Prussians went by their middle names. Is Lucius German/ Prussian?

Bunk,Bung,Bong of Wisconsin

elsie burrell — 29 Nov 2004 12:00:38 GMT

Parrott - Thorp - Tharp Hawkins Co., Tn.

ABCRAIG — 28 Feb 2007 5:42:08 GMT

Good Morning,
Found some of my records. I am wondering if someone could verify some of the information which I have found.
We know that Richard H. Campbell, son of Abraham and Winnie (Sevier) Campbell married in Hawkins Co., Tn. Martha Ann Parrott. We have listed for the parents of Martha Ann Parrott as John Thomas Parrott and Elizabeth Thorp. Now suposedly Elizabeth's father was a John. As for time frame, Richard Henry Campbell was married on Sept. 21, 1848.
Does anyone have information on this Thorp - Tharp family in Hawkins Co., Tn.
I have found a Louis Thorp in Rogersville, Tn. He was active in the Baptist Church there. Is there a connection?
Beth
abcfhist@hotmail.ocm

Eggebrecht's of Wisconsin

motorcycle_rose — 27 Apr 2003 1:24:52 GMT

My name is Beth Bondie Metts. My gr.gr.gr. grandfather was George Eggebrecht b. around 1800 in Prussia. Was married to Mary Lucht.
His son was Carl Eggebrecht b.1830, also in Prussia. Carl was married to Fredreka Granzow.
They had six children. Their names are:
William b. 1857 in Prussia
Henry b. 1863 in Michigan
Bertha b.1865 in Michigan[This is my gr.grandmother who married Joseph Bondie]
Augusta b.1870 in Michigan
Charles b.1873 in Michigan
Lowesa b.1876 in Michigan.
I know they lived in Michigan,but the rest of Carl's family lived in Wisconsin. Carl is buried in Colby,Wisconsin.
Would love to hear from any Eggebrecht's ,that think we might be related.Did not know my father's family very well,and would like to meet them now. I guess you could say,"Better late than never. "
Thank-you for your time. Hope I hear back from any of my Eggebrecht cousins.
Thanks......Beth

Using German Naming Customs for Genealogy Research

europa1852 — 6 Feb 2008 3:57:49 GMT

I dug this up from a list back in the 1990's. Maybe it'll be a help to someone in their research. Author unknown.

18th Century Pennsylvania German Naming Customs

1. At baptism, if two given names were given to the child, the first given name was a spiritual, saint's name, originally developed from Roman Catholic tradition and continued by the Protestants in their baptismal naming customs.

The second given name was the secular or call name, which is the name the person was known by, both within the family and to this rest of the world.

The spiritual name, usually to honor a favorite saint, was usually repeatedly given to all the children of that family of the same sex. Thus the boys would be Johan Adam Kerchner, Johan George Kerchner, etc., or Philip Peter Kerchner, Philip Jacob Kerchner, etc. Girls would be named Anna Barbara Kerchner, Anna Margaret Kerchner, etc., or Maria Elizabeth Kerchner, Maria Catherine Kerchner, etc. But after baptism, these people would not be known as John, Philip, Anna, or Maria, respectively. They would instead be known by what we would think of now as their middle name, which was their secular name. Thus these people would be known respectively as Adam, George, Peter, Jacob, Barbara, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Catherine in legal and secular records.

For males, the saint's name Johan or John was particularly heavily used by many German families. The child's secular name was really John, if and only if, at baptism he was named only John, usually Johannes, with no second given name. Many researchers, new to German names, who find a baptism of an individual with a name such as Johan Adam Kerchner, thus mistakenly spend a lot of time looking for a John Kerchner, in legal and census records, when he was known after baptism, to the secular world, as Adam Kerchner.

Also, when reading county histories, etc., especially those written by individuals in the 20th century, and the author is referring to someone as John Kerchner, and you are not looking for a John Kerchner, but the history sounds otherwise familiar, further research may turn up that this person was really not a John Kerchner, but instead was someone else such as a Johan George Kerchner. You would thus find all his 18th century records recorded under the name George Kerchner and not John Kerchner and therefore after checking the data and correlating the facts you may find this is really a story about your missing George Kerchner.

2. The term "Senior" and "Junior" following a name did not necessarily imply a father and son relationship, as it does now. It could have been an uncle and nephew who had the same name and lived near each other. It could be a grandfather and a grandchild living together, where the father has died. It could even be two unrelated individuals with the same name but of different ages who lived near each other. So to help friends and business associates keep track of who-was-who in their discussions and records, they added on the "Sr." or "Jr." which
merely meant the older and the younger, respectively.

3. The term cousin was widely used to mean an extended family, not the specific legal definition we understand it to be today.

4. It was a common practice in some German families to name the first born son after the child's paternal grandfather and the second born son after the maternal grandfather. Here are several more detailed naming patterns practiced by some families.

Pattern A

1st son after the father's father
2nd son after the mother's father
3rd son after the father
4th son after the husband's father's father
5th son after the wife's father's father
6th son after the husband's mother's father
7th son after the wife's mother's father

1st daughter after the wife's mother
2nd daughter after the husband's mother
3rd daughter after the mother
4th daughter after the father's father's mother
5th daughter after the mother's father's mother
6th daughter after the father's mother's mother
7th daughter after the mother's mother's mother

Pattern B

The pattern B for the sons is the same as the above but this pattern for daughters was different

1st daughter after the father's mother
2nd daughter after the mother's mother
3rd daughter after the mother
4th daughter after the mother's father's mother
5th daughter after the father's father's mother

Pattern C

1st son after the father's father
2nd son after the mother's father
3rd son after the father's oldest brother
4th son after the father

1st daughter after the father's mother
2nd daughter after the mother's mother
3rd daughter after the mother's oldest sister
4th daughter after the mother

Whenever a duplicate name occurred in these patterns, the next name in the series was used. If a child died in infancy the name was often reused for the next child of the same gender. If you are lucky enough to find a family with a lot of children, who strictly followed one of these naming patterns, then it may give you useful clues to determining the possible names of family members in earlier generations.

5. An "in" or "en", added to the end of a name, such as
Anna Maria Kerchnerin, is a Germanic language name ending suffix denoting that the person is female. Thus the correct spelling of the last name in the example would be Kerchner, not Kerchnerin.

For additional information on "German-American Names" consult the book by that name written by Professor George F. Jones published by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD.

For additional information on German names, consult the 1967 book written by Hans Bahlow. The English version titled "Dictionary of German Names" was translated by Edda Gentry. It was published in 1993 by the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison WI.

Manke

hernandez190 — 6 Dec 2007 4:47:18 GMT

My father Was Raymond L Manke From Water-town Wisconsin. This is a correction. And Edward was a cousin to me I believe

Edward J. MANKE died 2-7-2003 Watertown, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 7:37:42 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Edward J. MANKE
WATERTOWN - Edward J. Manke, 70, Watertown, died on Friday evening, Feb. 7, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m., at St. Henry Catholic Church, Watertown. The Rev. Bernard Rott will officiate. Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery, Watertown. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Watertown Veterans Council. Edward J. Manke was born Feb. 21, 1932, to Lester A. and Mary W. (Doyle) Manke, in Waukesha. He was married to Viola E. Kreuser on Oct. 10, 1970, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Watertown. Survivors include one daughter, Tina Manke, Watertown; two sons, Jeff (Kirsten) of Neenah and Edward of Watertown; seven sisters: Betty (Richard) Marx, Jefferson, Ruth (Ken) Brown, Jackson, Loretta (Al) Budde, Beaver Dam, Helen (Wallace) Lasowski, Tampa, Fla., Louise (Bill) Logar, Henderson, Nev., Bernice (Roger) Verkenis, Milwaukee, and Carol (Jim) Harris, Oconomowoc; three grandchildren; Coty Frick, Alex Mishun and Layla Manke; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was proceded in death by his parents, his wife Viola on May 28, 1998; two sisters, Margie Manke and Mary Ellen Manke, and two brothers; Jack Manke and Jimmy Manke. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, and on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Henry Catholic Church, Watertown.
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Roland A. BERNS d. May 23, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:23:12 GMT

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN COURIER NEWS

ROLAND BERNS
Roland A. Berns, 81, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Monona, Iowa, died Friday, May 23, 2003, at Prairie Health Care Center in Prairie du Chien. Roland was born March 9, 1922 to Louis and Clara (Harter) Berns in rural Garnavillo, Iowa and also attended school there. He married Virginia Vaske in 1945, she died in December of 1963. He later married Lorraine Lestina in 1969, she also preceded him in death. He later married Elizabeth Schwartzhoff in 1987. Roland farmed in the Monona, Iowa area from 1959 until 1985. He moved to Prairie du Chien in 1993. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth (Betty); 10 children, Dave (Marla) Berns of Walker, Iowa, Carla (Jim) Burger of Monona, Iowa, Steven (Mary) Berns of Jesup, Iowa, Carolyn (John) Bent of Marion, Iowa, Margie (John) Snopek of St. Louis, Mo., Bonnie (Colin) Carrimon of Onalaska, Bruce Berns of Houston, Texas, John (Jane) Berns of Dubuque, Iowa, Mary (Jeff) Mueller of La Crosse, Mark Berns of Champaign, Ill; nine step-children, Reg (Neva) Schwartzhoff of Twin Falls, Idaho, Jackie Skowronski of Evergreen Park, Ill., Joe Schwartzhoff of Panama City, Fla., Linda Schlitter of Phoenix, Ariz., Trudy (Tom) Dockus of Camarillo, Calif., Sandy (Jerry) Lester of Prairie du Chien, Deb (Bill) Woods of Marion, Iowa, Jerry (Joyce) Lestina and Cheryl Lestina both in Texas; 39 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Peter Berns and Claudine Mclane both of Garnavillo, Iowa, Laura (George) Sudmeier and Mary Lou Krapfl both of New Vienna, Iowa, Clara Neuhaus and Louis (Wilma) Berns both of Monona, Iowa, Helene Sudmeier of Dubuque, Iowa and Aloise (Rosemary) Berns of Garnavillo, Iowa and a daughter-in-law Carol Berns of Rochester, Minn. Services were Monday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien and burial in St. Patricks Cemetery, Monona, Iowa. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
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GRUN family of Kewaunee--Death lookup and original spelling?

barbwebb111 — 26 Mar 2005 9:45:39 GMT

Could anyone give me a guess as to what the German spelling of the GRUN surname might be? This particular family was reportedly from Prague, Bohemia.

In particular, I am looking for a death record for Frank/Franz Grun, b. abt. 1807. His wife's obituary says he died in 1886, but I also see the following death record that might be him:

Franz Grun
Death Date: 17 Jun 1895
County: Manitowoc
Volume: 03
Page #: 0015

Any assistance appreciated.

BIEHN (aka BEIHN, BOEHM) Connections?

CAROLYNCAF — 16 Apr 2006 8:20:07 GMT

Heinrich (Henry) Biehn, Sr. was born about1827 in * Ketzenbach, Rheinbaum, Germany. He served 2 years in the German army before coming to America. He
located in Kenosha Co, where he worked as a farmhand for several years. After his marriage to
Margaret Myers(born Mar. 11, 1836), he bought land in Paris Twp. Henry and Margaret had 9 children. Henry died on Nov. 9, 1895 in Paris Twp, and his wife died on May 13, 1897. They are buried in the Emanual Lutheran Church Cemetery in Paris Twp, Kenosha, Co.

They were married in Preussen, had one child there and 3 children in Baden before coming to America. Would like more information about their German side.

Weaver in Wisconsin

Sandy Maloof — 26 Feb 2006 2:21:16 GMT

Looking for any info on Frank Weaver and wife Lena (aka Magdalena Hupert). They came from Prussia. Oldest children, George, Margaret (Duncan), Mary Ann (aka Hattie) (Scheppert), and Frank S. were born in Illinois. The family then move to Racine and children Bernard, and twins Maria Magdelen (aka Mary) and Susan Catherine were born. The mother must have died at the time of or shortly after the birth of the twins. Both twins were adopted by other families: Mary to Corbeilles and Susan (who became known as Ollie) by Van Brees. Bernard went into an orphanage but still kept in touch with George and Mary. Last date known for Frank Sr is 1892. Any info on family would be appreciated.

There was a Johann Hupert that was godfather to Susan Catherine. Believe may be relative of Magdalena Hupert. Would like to find when Frank and Magdalena immigrated to the US and if came together.

Heinrich Neujahr

bslovinsb — 22 Nov 2003 5:57:18 GMT

Heinrich Neujahr and his wife Caroline Dorothea Christine Neujahr nee Jandt came to Wis from Bremerhaven in 1868.
I strongly suspect they stopped in an area of Wis where they got help and a moment to rest before they moved on to NE where they settled. There were other Neujahr families in the area at the time and I would appreciate any help in find a connection between these families.

Hahn's from Germany to WI

dee_rechek — 6 Apr 2005 8:46:17 GMT

This is what was found on our family but now I didn't know how to go back to Germany. Can anyone help me? My Hahn's came to Wausau, WI, then moved to Green Lake Co. This was where most of the family stayed.

> Birkholz: name; first name; age; comment; place; circle; goal; year
> Birkholz: Name; Vorname; Alter; Anmerkung; Ort; Kreis; Ziel; Jahr
> -------------------------------------------------------
>
> Hahn; Carl Friedrich Wilhelm; 39; Ziegler; Birkholz;
> Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857 Hahn; Carl Otto; 4; Vater: C. F. W.
Hahn
> (39); Birkholz; Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857
> Hahn; Helmuth Leo; 9; Vater: C. F. W. Hahn (39); Birkholz;
> Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857
> Hahn; Leopold Eduard; 5; Vater: C. F. W. Hahn (39); Birkholz;
> Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857
> Hahn; Marie Louise; 2; Vater: C. F. W. Hahn (39); Birkholz;
> Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857
> Hahn; Minna Theresia; 7; Vater: C. F. W. Hahn (39); Birkholz;
> Friedeberg/Nm;Nordamerika; 1857
> Hahn (geb. Winkelmann); Friederike; 32; Gatte: C. F. W. Hahn (39);
> Birkholz;Friedeberg/Nm; Nordamerika

Karl Fischer / Carl Fisher - Germany to US: WI, NE

Echo9232 — 28 Nov 2004 1:43:23 GMT

Seeking info on Karl Fischer / Carl Fisher.

Karl Fisher was probably born about 1852 in Frienwalde, Germany. His father may have been Johann / John Fischer, a baker. Karl may have had two brothers: James and Charles and / or six sisters.

At age 21, Karl is found in Caledonia, Wisconsin working as a farm hand for Zam Zam, and had changed the spelling of his name to Carl Fisher.

On January 28, 1878, he married Bertha August Garske / Garska in Portage, Wisconsin. They traveled to Central City, Nebraska and purchased some land near Archer. They planted trees which are still known as Fisher Grove. There they had four children: Anna Adalia, Rose Maria, William Anton, Martha Helena.

In April 1885, they moved by covered wagon to south of Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska. There the following children were born: Henry, Carl, Benjamin, Elsie, Frank, and Mabel.

Carl received his citizenship papers in April 1896. He died Nov. 4, 1903 in a wagon team runaway near Rushville.

I have not been able to confirm his date or place of birth or anything about his family of origin. Any info greatly appreciated.

Holz or Holtz- Maass - Plumbeck - Leslie - Braun - Borchard - Graap - Wilkie - Solveson

Linda Zappa — 2 Dec 2004 6:10:24 GMT

Looking for info on the LUDWIG & HENRIETTA nee MAASS HOLZ. Daughter of FRIEDRICH MAASS family. Earliest I can find on immigration from NY to Milwaukee to Marathon & Lincoln Counties is CARL & WILHELMINE GRAAP in 1879, then FRIEDRICH & ALVINA nee PLUMBECK HOLZ in 1880, then parents Ludwig and Henrietta in 1881. There were 8 children of Ludwig and Henrietta and all immigrated, timeline not known on all.
BERTHA HOLZ m. to BRAUN, WILKIE and BONECK
ALVINA HOLZ m. (to Possibly a BORCHARD) & CARL A. SOLVESON
WILHELMINE HOLZ to CARL GRAAP - children: PAUL,
WILLIAM AND RICHARD. RICHARD m. EMELIE (unknown), one child known by name of RICHARD GRAAP b. Mar1889 in Corning, WI
AUGUST HOLZ b. 1848 - No info -
EMMA HOLZ b. 1873 - m. and unknown LESLIE not sure how it was spelled
EMELIE or AMELIA HOLZ b. 18May1851 m. to Charles F. Schulz
CARL OR WILLIAM HOLZ b. ? - Canada perhaps
FRIEDRICH HERMAN HOLZ m. ALVINA PLUMBECK and moved from Corning WI to Minnesota early 1900’s.
Their children: Paul, Ida Holz Kurtzahn, Fredrich C., Walther, Carl Williiam, Herman R., Gustave H. Holz
Any of these names rings any bells on anyone's tree, info would be greatly appreciated. Have some info but not enough.
Contact me at Elkatraz@uslink.net

Boehler / Bohlers: Rheinhessen > Wisconsin

Bryn Bailer — 30 Oct 2004 8:30:10 GMT

Seeking researchers of Boehler / Boehler family of Rheinhessen, Germany. Arrived NYC abt. 1852, moved to Milwaukee, then homesteaded in Chippewa County, Wisconsin in 1870s.

FYI names:

- Johann/John BOEHLER (b. 1835 in Wonsheim, Rhinehessen, Germany; d. 1925, Edson, Thorp County, Wis.)
- Wife: Theresia RANECKER (b. 1847 in Bayern (Baveria), Germany, d. 1930 in Wisconsin)

- Heinrich / Henry BOEHLER (b. abt. 1837 in Wonsheim; tailor in Milwaukee)
- Wife: Jenny HEISE

Thanks for any help you can give ...

January CARPENTER {ZIMMERMANN}, Waupaca Co. WI, 1860-1880

Terry — 16 Oct 2004 6:54:33 GMT

Looking for information about January CARPENTER, who was born about 1825 in Baden, and was enumerated in the Waupaca Co. WI censuses of 1860, 1870, and 1880. His name was probably originally Zimmermann. It appears that he married twice: first about 1857 to Emily, who was born about 1833 in Prussia, and second between 1865 and 1870 to Wilhelmina, who was born about 1847 in Prussia. A marriage record for January CARPENTER to either wife would be very much appreciated, also a divorce or annulment record for January and first wife Emily -- it appears that they may have separated about 1865. Her name possibly could have been Frederika Emily or something similar. Thanks in advance!

HEIMBEGER / HEIMBIEGER

Norm Ring — 9 Oct 2004 5:32:08 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Catherine Ferbig Heimbeger or Heimbieger.Catherine came to the USA in 1874
and was born Apr 1857 in Germany.Catherine married a Louis
Rahrick 1884.Any information is greatly appreciated.
Norm

John FLICK, Wood County

Kathy — 5 Oct 2004 8:26:13 GMT

Looking for any info on John Flick and his family who emigrated to America 1882 from Germany. (wife-Mary, children: Albert, Frans (may be Franis), William.)
Thanks,
Kathy

Walter and Charloote Klug

kathslapczyn — 1 Aug 2004 4:42:24 GMT

I am looking for information on a Charlotte ( nee Panfil ) or Walter Klug of MIlwaukee Wisconsin . Charlotte is the daughter of Apolonia and Albert Panfil I have no other information except that . Any information would be grateful .

VERHOVEN, Donald died Feb. 26, 2003 Wrightstown, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 4:30:52 GMT

Abstract from WISCONSIN POST CRESCENT Feb. 2003

VERHOVEN, Donald

Donald “Duck” Verhoven, age 65, of Wrightstown died Thursday, February 26, 2003 at Century Oaks in Wrightstown. Donald was born August 29, 1937 in Askeaton to the late Martin and Gertrude (Klister) Verhoven. Donald married JoAnn Forstner on Jan 27, 1962 at St Paul's Catholic Church in Wrightstown. Donald worked for A.O. Smith Harvestore for 30 years, prior to owning his own business for 10 years before retiring. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife JoAnn, and three sisters; Dorothy, Germaine and Betty. Friends may call at the DeWane-Cotter Funeral Home, 711 Main St., Wrightstown on Saturday from 12-2 pm. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Burial in the Greenleaf Cemetery in Marion,WI.
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thiele

sharon george — 23 Feb 2004 4:11:33 GMT

Looking for Thiele that settled near Brooklyn, Wisconsin. They changed their name to Tilley

Searching for Michael KOHN of La Crosse WI ca. 1871-1877

tgkohn — 22 Dec 2003 7:52:41 GMT

The following is known about a great granduncle:

Michael KOHN
b 19 Jul 1844 in Wasserliesch, Saarburg Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany;
was a Schreiner (cabinet maker) in Germany before June, 1871.
Emigration after applying to the local authorities 17 Jun 1871 Deutschland, Rheinland-Pfalz, Kreis Saarburg, Wasserliesch; Naturalization 1 Nov 1872 USA, Wisconsin, Circuit Court;
may have been a cabinet maker, living on 2nd Street in La Crosse WI, between King and Jay Streets (cited in La Crosse city directory of 1876-77).

No other information is known.
Perhaps he married after 1871 in La Crosse?
Perhaps he moved after 1876 to a location outside of La Crosse?

Thomas Kohn

Edward Kuck and Marie Yahn from Columbus, WI

sad184 — 9 Jun 2004 1:36:47 GMT

I am looking for information on Edward Kuck and Marie Yahn. They had 10 children raised them in the Columbus, Wisconsin area. Their children are Violet, Helen, Walter, ruben, Edna, Evelyn, Hilda, Bernice, Ralph and Lawrence. Violet married Vincent Ward from Crawford County Wisconsin. Helen married Clarence Chamberlain and lived in Jefferson, WI, Walter married Henrietta Commings, I believe he lived on the home farm until his death. Ruben married Maarge Burback, Edna married howard Lang, Evelyn was single, Hilda was single, Bernice was single, Ralph married Jean Heath, Lawrence married Illis Kaphe. if you know anything about this family please email me at sad@charter.net. Thanks

Emma Fross (Fraas)

Shirley — 8 Nov 2003 3:04:59 GMT

Emma Fross (Fraas) was baptized at Eden, Wisconsin in 1885 leading me to believe that her aunt, Wilhelmine (Mina or Minnie) Michaelis Stenz (Stentz) may have been close by. I have found Stentz's in nearby Washington County, Wisconsin in Grafton Township.Think it isn't a coincidence. Minnie's husband often boasted of 'crossing the pond' often in his younger days. On his headstone is an engraving of a ship's anchor. Don't know what it all means. Maybe someone reading has information to share.

Margaret P. SCHWERT d. April 13, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:33:45 GMT

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN COURIER NEWS

MARGARET SCHWERT
Margaret P. Schwert, 89, of rural Gays Mills, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Boscobel Area Health Care, Boscobel. Margaret was born on April 24, 1913 in Eastman to Albert and Mary E. (Zlabek) Mezera. Margaret was married, June 1, 1932, in Gays Mills to Kenneth Schwert, and he preceded her in death, Oct. 7, 1994. She was a member of the Farm Bureau and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gays Mills. She is survived by four daughters: Peggy (Royce) Havlik, Gays Mills; Janet (Al) Wood, Middleton; Mary Schwert, Gays Mills; Helen Schwert, Anchor Point, AK; five ons: Earl (Carol) Schwert, Boscobel; Don (Mary) Schwert, Las Vegas, NV; Joe (Mary) Schwert of Ham Lake, MN; John (Lois) Schwert, Gays Mills; Jim Schwert, Gays Mills; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, a brother, Leo Mezera, Boscobel. Special nephews, Bob Mezera, Jerry Mezera, two sisters-in-law, Elsie Mezera, Janesville, Alma Walsh, Delafield. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, a grandson, Daniel Schwert, a sister, Helen Standorf, three brothers, Raymond, Leonard, and Albert Mezera. Services were held Wednesday, April 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gays Mills, the Beeman-Patchak Funeral Home assisted the family.
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Rosa Belle HORSTMAN, 91, of Bagley, died Friday, April 11, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:30:44 GMT

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN COURIER NEWS

ROSA HORSTMAN
Rosa Belle Horstman, 91, of Bagley, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. She was born May 6, 1911, in Wyalusing township, the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Haville) Clark. She attended Glass Hollow School, rural Bagley and Burbank High School, Burbank, CA. On June 10, 1931, she married Orlo Horstman at Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley. Together they farmed on the Horstman family farm in Wyalusing township. They had four children, Henry, Wayne, Robert, and Sylvia. Rosa was employed at Stoppenbach's Meat Packing in Jefferson, until her retirement in 1974. She was a charter member of the Liscum Brothers Unit #482 of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are two children, Henry (Marilyn) Horstman, Bagley; and Sylvia (Donald) Crubel, Manhattan, KS; a special daughter-in-law, Carol Horstman, Bagley; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Alma Ready, Prairie du Chien; Beulah Hall, Burbank, CA; and Bernice Fuller, Prairie du Chien. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlo, in 1975; two sons, Robert in 1959, and Wayne in 1998; a grandson, Bobby; a granddaughter, Jacqueline; and four brothers, Delmar Dean, Jesse, and Arthur Clark. Funeral services were held on April 14, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bagley with Rev. Ruth Ann Shriver officiating. Burial was at Bagley Cemetery, rural Bagley. Martin-Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, assisted the family.
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Lawrence "Bud" Standorf died Friday, Apr.11, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:28:42 GMT

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN COURIER NEWS

BUD STANDORF
Lawrence "Bud" Standorf, 74, died Friday, Apr. 11, 2003 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital. He was born Apr. 11, 1929 in Prairie du Chien, son of Lawrence and Thelma (Wineger). He married Betty Zabel Nov. 11, 1947 at St. Gabriel's Church in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by his wife Betty of Prairie du Chien, two sons; Robert (Cindy) of Prairie du Chien and Roger (Sue) of Belleville, two daughters; Linda Cherrier of Prairie du Chien and Sharon (James) Copeland of Soldiers Grove, a sister Phyllis Frye of LaMoille, IL, 11 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two half brothers; Wayne (Edie) of Aurora, IL and Keith (Kathy) of Dodgeville, a half sister Marilyn Moody of McGregor, IA, and his stepmother Lorraine Standorf of Prairie du Chien. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial was Monday at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Rev John Wambach S.J. officiating, with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. The Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien assisted the family.
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BERNARD WILLKOMM died Monday, April 14, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:25:37 GMT

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN COURIER NEWS

BERNARD WILLKOMM
Bernard A. Willkomm, 81, Glen Haven, died Monday, April 14, 2003 at the Lancaster Care Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Cassville township, WI, the son of Henry and Katie (Kirschbaum) Willkomm. On July 12, 1939, he married Janis Jamison in Waukon, IA. She preceded him in death on March 22, 1998. Bernie served in the 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army during World War II. He owned Chevrolet dealerships in Cassville and Platteville. He served as mayor of Kimmswick, MO in the early 1980's. Bernie was a member and chaplain of the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post #148 of Bloomington and the Donaldson Kelly Kirschbaum VFW Post #7080 in Cassville. Surviving are six children, Nancy (Jim) Nalepinski, Lancaster; Bruce (Carole) Willkomm, Brown Deer; Wayne Willkomm, Glen Haven; David (Olga) Willkomm, Gainesville, FL; Jeffrey (J. P.) Willkomm, Minneapolis; and Shawn Willkomm, Glen Haven; eight grandchildren, Andrew and Julie Nalepinski; Wendy Bromley; Todd, Laura, David Jr., and Vanessa Willkomm; and Josh Grimes; three great-granddaughters, Claire Bromley, Grayson Funk, and Caiden Willkomm; and a sister, Colleen Glennon, Minnetonka, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janis; his parents; a sister, Luella Trierweiler; and two brothers, Francis and Lawrence Willkomm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bloomington with the Reverend Susan Brown officiating. Private family burial, with military honors will be in Beetown Cemetery, Beetown township. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington, and on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Eugene W. KEISTER d. May 27, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 5:20:54 GMT

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EUGENE KEISTER
Eugene W. Keister age 47, of Prairie du Chien died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at his home after a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1956, in Prairie du Chien, son of Donald and Julia (Ingle) Keister. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Sarah Sharp on September 3, 1988, in Prairie du Chien. He is survived by his wife Sarah of Prairie du Chien; two sons, Seth (Veronica) Colvin of Blackhawk, Colo. and Roger Keister at home; his parents, Donald and Julia Keister of Prairie du Chien; two brothers, Mark (Cookie) Gibson of Prairie du Chien and Miles (Linda) Gibson of Port Huron, Mich.; two sisters; Janet Kramer and Brenda (Robert) Noel both of Prairie du Chien. Gene was looking forward to his first expected grandchild, due in January of 2004. He was preceded in death by a brother Roger Keister. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Doug Mathison officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, from 4 p.m. until the time of services.
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William C. HEIFNER, 73, La Crosse, died Sunday, May 18, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:55:42 GMT

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WILLIAM HEIFNER
William C. Heifner, 73, La Crosse, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at his home. William was born Dec. 2, 1929 at Charme, to Oliver and Nora (Honslik) Heifner. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for Aratex Laundry Service in La Crosse until his retirement. Surviving are two brothers, Richard (Katherine) Heifner of Naperville, Ill., Joseph F. (Mary) Heifner of Racine; one sister, Dorothy Wachuta of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in National Cemetery, Eastman, Msgr. John F. McCarthy officiating. The Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home, Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.
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CAROLYN GEISLER d. June 1, 2003 Kenosha, WI

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:51:00 GMT

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CAROLYN GEISLER
Carolyn L. Geisler, age 68, of Kenosha, died Sunday (June 1, 2003, at United Hospital System, Kenosha Campus. She was born December 22, 1934, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Schultz) Ahrens. On December 13, 1954, in Prairie du Chien, she married Milton L. Geisler. Survivors include her husband: Rev. Milton L. Geisler of Madison; a son, Ronald (Carol) Geisler of Kenosha; a daughter, Shari (William) Belmer of Waukesha; a brother, Lowell (Nancy) Ahrens of Prairie du Chien; two sisters, Marjory (Ted) Sheckler of Prairie du Chien and Sara (Vernon) Rutherford of Ramona, Calif.; and six grandchildren, David, Katie, and Kimberly Geisler, Kristen Juskiewicz and Brett and Carleen Belmer. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 6th at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Prairie du Chien. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
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RYAN SCHOULTE d. July 5, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:48:37 GMT

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RYAN SCHOULTE
Ryan T. Schoulte, 20, of Elkader, Iowa was pronounced dead on Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa, as a result of an auto accident. Ryan was born November 11, 1982 in Postville, Iowa to Timothy and Debra (Lotza) Schoulte. Ryan is survived by his father, Timothy (Leigh) Schoulte of Monona, Iowa; his mother, Deb (Dwayne) Dennler of Elkader, Iowa; a brother, Brant Schoulte in the U.S. Navy, a sister Saysha Marie Schoulte of Monona, Iowa; step brother, Dusty Hamilton and step-sister, Kassie Hamilton both of Monona; a special friend Jessi Slack of Fennimore; grandparents, Francis and Carol Schoulte and Lawrence and Jan Lotza both of Monona; great-grandparents, Willard and Martina Fritz of Waukon and step-great-grandparents, Virgil and Viola Dennler of Volga, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery, both in McGregor. Friends may call Tuesday from 2 - 8 p.m. at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor.
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DONALD BOLDT d. July 9, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:45:58 GMT

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DONALD BOLDT
Donald A. Boldt, 73, of Mt. Hope, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at his home. He was born August 31, 1929 in Wyalusing township, son of John "Jack" and Mattie (Mayne) Boldt. On Feb. 23, 1952 he married Frances L. Crubaugh in Mt. Hope. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1988. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1952 - 54 during the Korean Conflict, and was honorable discharged with the rank of sergeant. He later married Virginia Wassinger on July 8, 1994 at his residence. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2000. Surviving are his son, Krist (Renee) Boldt, Verona; his mother, Mattie Boldt, Prairie du Chien; two grandchildren, Maxwell and JoAnna Boldt, Verona; two brothers, John (Joyce) Boldt, and Robert (Suzanne) Boldt, both of La Crosse; a sister, Pat (Jack) Check, Prairie du Chien; and five stepchildren, Janet (Hank) Dickson, James Wassinger, Richard (Chris) Wassinger, Lee Anne Wassinger and Cindy (William) Thomas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances; his second wife, Virginia; his son, Kenneth, his father, Jack and his brother LeRoy Boldt. Services were Saturday at noon at the Martin Page Funeral Home in Bloomington with the Pastor Jenny Schroeder officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation was Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
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Doris Joann ORR, 71, Bagley, died Friday, July 11, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:31:43 GMT

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DORIS ORR
Doris Joann Orr, 71, Bagley, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 14, 1931 in Bagley, daughter of Joseph and Grace (Gates) Behlmer. She married Donald Orr on April 18, 1953 at the United Methodist Church in Bagley. Surviving are her husband, Donald of Bagley; a daughter Pam (Bob) Kauffman, of Bagley; two sons, Carl (Leslie) of Prairie du Chien and Alan of Bagley; five grandchildren, Tori, Tiffany, Liezel, Zach and Levi, four step grandchildren, Ben, Jake, Doug and Jessica, three great grandchildren, Nathan, Autumn and Kai. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Ruth Ryan. Funeral services were Monday, at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien, Rev. Jenny Schroeder officiated with burial in the Bagley Cemetery.
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JOHN KAUTMAN d. August 8, 2003 Prairie du Chien

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:29:43 GMT

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JOHN KAUTMAN
Jack J. Kautman, 46, of McGregor, Iowa, died suddenly Friday, August 8, 2003, at Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien. He was born November 5, 1956 in Prairie du Chien, to Henry and Helen (Cowell) Kautman. He graduated from Mar-Mac High School in 1975. He worked with his brother Don Kautman as a painter for 20 years and was presently employed at the Villa Success' as an alcohol and drug counselor and was working diligently to furthering his education. Jack loved his family and friends dearly taking great pride in all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He enjoyed spending the weekends riding his Harley with his friends and spending time with his family. Jack's love and friendship will remain in our hearts forever. Surviving are his mother, Helen Kautman, McGregor; three brothers, Tom (Joyce) Kautman, Moejo Kautman, Pete Kautman all of McGregor; three sisters, Katie Kautman of Minneapolis, Minn., Jan Kautman-Ehrlich (Mike) of McGregor, and Kris Kautman of Clear Lake, Iowa; special friend, Lori Ann Dean of McGregor; and sister-in-law Faye Kautman of McGregor. He was preceded in death by his father, brothers, Donald and Ron and a sister Faye. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Thornburg-Hanson Funeral Home in McGregor with burial in Smithfield Cemetery, Volney, Iowa. Friends may call Monday from 4-8 at the funeral home.

DONALD HERTRAMPF died Saturday, September 6, 2003

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:26:51 GMT

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DONALD HERTRAMPF
Donald E. Hertrampf, 72, died Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born October 26, 1930 in Monona, Iowa son of Antone and Ruby (Mount) Hertrampf. He farmed in Monona, Iowa and rural Fennimore. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from August 8, 1951 until May 8, 1953. Surviving are two sons, Donnie (Cindy) Hertrampf, Prairie du Chien and Kevin (Jackie) Hertrampf, Fennimore; one daughter, Donita Ready, Louisberg, N. C.; seven grandchildren, Megan, Katie, Brandon, Benjamin and Brock Hertrampf and Wade and Zeb Ready; one brother, Lee (Cindy) Hertrampf, Waukon, Iowa; three sisters, Patricia (Ronald) Hill, Chatfield, Minn., Marcella Ewing, Corvallis, Oregon, Darlene (Palmer) Halverson, Monona, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janet on March 18, 1981, two brothers, Raymond and Lester and sister Gertie. Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore, Pastor Charles Miller of the St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating with burial in Prairie Cemetery, Fennimore with Military Honors. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Larson Family Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of services on Thursday.

EUGENE SCHMELZER d. 8-31-2003 Prairie Du Chien

NelliBlu28 — 12 Sep 2003 3:24:36 GMT

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EUGENE SCHMELZER
Eugene Otto Schmelzer, 76, of rural Garnavillo, Iowa, died Sunday, August 31, 2003, of a sudden illness at his home. He was the son of the late Edward Schmelzer and the late Ruth (Demo) Schmelzer. He is also survived by his wife Myrna Schmelzer; one daughter, Carol Schmelzer of Palatine, Ill.; one Son, Kim Schmelzer of Dubuque, Iowa; one brother, Gerald (Barb) Schmelzer of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, three step daughters, Denise (Jerry) Wilke of Elkader, Brenda (Mike) Oehlerich of North English and Monica (Kevin) Olmstend of Prairie du Chien, Wis; one Stepson, Gregory (Kathy) Tangeman of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; eight step grandchildren and one great step granddaughter. Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Garnavillo, Iowa, where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 3. Funeral service will be at the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, and Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Garnavillo, Iowa
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BERKAN from Germany to Sauk County, Wisconsin

chiefcd6 — 29 Aug 2003 5:12:06 GMT

Joseph Schweiger

SarahDobson89 — 19 Oct 2003 10:51:00 GMT

Looking for the Joseph Schweiger b. 1819. Germany. d.1879, Eastman, Wisconsin. m. Catherine Whitman in Germany died during childbirth to George in Eastman, Wisconcin. Joseph and Catherine imigrated to the US with the oldest 4 children. I don't know when or to what place in US.
Children: Joseph Schweiger Jr. b. 5/27/1854 in Germany, d. 8/07/1876 in Crawford county, Prairie du Chien, WI. m. Bridget Roach.
Frances Schweiger b. 4/7/1851 in Bavaria, Germany, died 1927 Miner County, SD. m. Tim Donahue
Thrace (Theresa) Schweiger m. John Metzgar
Katherina Schweiger d. about 1870 in Eastman, WI
William Schweiger b. 1861 m. Catherine Gleason & Besse Divine.
John Schweiger b. 12/28/1857 d. 1926 in Prairie du Chien, WI m. Ellen 'Nellie' Gleason b. 1862 d. 1942 in Prairie du Chien.
George Schweiger Sr. b. 1864 d1937. m. Bridgit Foley.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sarah

Harry P. Friday born WI of German/Polish parents

Roberta Friday — 16 Jul 2003 11:37:20 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Friday, Freitag or Piatec family. Harry P. Friday was my husband's grandfather. He was born in 1867 in WI and the 1910 Census shows his father from Germany/Poland and his mother from Germany. The 1930 Census shows them from Canada. I think they probably came to Canada first and because the the sensitivity in 1930, he told the Census taker they were from Canada originally. I would be looking for the surname Friday, Freitag or Piatec. I do not know his parents names and could not find Harry on the census (under Friday) until 1910 in Menominee County MI. I do know that in 1894 he married Flora C. Andrews, born in WI of parents from NY. Any information would be helpful.

GOEPPEL FAMILY

debjean2 — 9 Jun 2003 7:32:52 GMT

Looking for Michael Goeppel in Milwaukee WI. Married a Wilhelmena Granz in 1885. First child Maxmillian born 1/4/1886. Moved to Cook County Illinois as remaining sibling were born there.

TIA

Deborah

Minnie HEITZHAUSEN (1840-1916)

BeckyApplegate — 26 Sep 2005 3:35:10 GMT

Plattsmouth Journal, Monday, April 17, 1916

Death of Mrs. Heitzhausen.
From Friday’s Daily.
The many old time friends of Mrs. Minnie HEITZHAUSEN will be pained to learn of her death which occurred at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. G. GOBEL, at Fairbury.
Mrs. Heitzhausen was born in Germany, March 4, 1840. She came to America with her parents in 1850 and settled in Wisconsin, where she was married to Deitrich Heitzhausen. Six children were born to them, three of whom survive. They are Edward HEITZHAUSEN and Mrs. G.J. BOOS of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Frank FE -[illegible 2 letters]- ER of Omaha. She also leaves seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was a most patient sufferer and her thoughts were always for those around her. She was confirmed at the age of fourteen in the German Lutheran church in Wisconsin and those who knew her recognized her Christian spirit by her life and deeds. She was a resident of Louisville for many years.
The funeral occurred at Omaha, interment being at Forest Lawn cemetery. – Louisville Courier

Robert EGGEBRECHT

Anita C. Mason — 4 Apr 2003 12:56:58 GMT

I'm looking for information on Robert EGGEBRECHT, son of John Theorder EGGEBRECHT.

In the 1880 U.S. Census, the family is shown as living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The father, John, was born in Prussia and "labors in Foundry." His 16 year-old son was a Machinest born in WI.

Roberts siblings were: Alvina [20], Anna [14], and Richard [10].

Their mother was Ricka [Friedericka], also born in Prussia.

Sometime after 1880 son Robert immigrated to Monterey County, CA and proved a land patent in 1892. He died in Monterey County on April 23, 1944 at the age of 80.

Robert's original homestead residence is about to be conserved as it is now on National Park land and I am trying to find out background information on Robert.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Anita C.
Monterey County

Ida C. REISER, 104, Juneau, WI died 2-4-2003

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 7:55:49 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Ida C. REISER
JUNEAU - Ida C. Reiser, 104, of 199 Home Road, Juneau, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2003, Juneau. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m., at St. Andrew Catholic Church, LeRoy. The Rev. Charles Wester will officiate. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, LeRoy. Ida was born on Jan. 1, 1899, in the town of Oakfield, the daughter of Frank and Emilia (Adelmeyer) Ertl. She was married to Alois Bauer on Feb. 8, 1932, in LeRoy. She was married to August Reiser on July 26, 1969, in LeRoy. Ida was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, LeRoy and a member of St. Andrew Christian Women. Survivors include her step-children, Jerome (Elizabeth) Bauer, LeRoy, Kenneth (Alice) Bauer, LeRoy, Annella (Eugene) Wagner, West Bend, Sylvia (Frank) Gremminger, Mayville, Leonard Reiser, Chicago, Harold (Janet) Reiser, Mayville, and Ida Thurk Axtman, Fox Lake; one step-daughter-in-law, Rita Bauer, Fond du Lac; five sisters-in-law, Barbara Ertl, St. Killian, Theresa Ertl, Mayville, Maxine Bauer, Beaver Dam, Veronica Bauer, Marshfield, and Alma Bauer, Spring Green; 26 step grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; three brothers; two sisters and one step-granddaughter, Debbie. Friends may call on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville, is serving the family.
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Harvey O. NINMANN died 2-1-2003 Watertown, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 7:45:59 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Harvey O. NINMANN
WATERTOWN - Harvey O. Ninmann, 70, Watertown, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, Fort Atkinson. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m., at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Watertown. The Rev. Rodney Warnecke officiated. Entombment was at the Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. The Watertown Vets Council performed military rites.
Harvey was born on July 27, 1932, in the town of Clyman, the son of Ervin and Irene (Guenwuch) Ninmann. He was married to Carol Ann Fredrick on June 8, 1963, in Oconomowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann, Watertown; three children, Claudine (Rev. William) Carter, Brownsville, Brian (Debra) Ninmann, Hustisford, and Neal (Karen) Ninmann, Menomonee Falls; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, Rachel, Maria and Andrew Carter, Joshua Ninmann, and Justin and Nicholas Ninmann; two brothers, Herbert Ninmann, Hustisford, and Harold (Dorothy) Ninmann, Beaver Dam; two sisters, Marlene (Wayne) Schulz, Hustisford, and Marilyn (Bill) Peck, Mack Creek, Mo.; his father-in-law, Norbert Fredrick; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Mabel Fredrick, Oconomowoc, Wesley (Jan) Fredrick, Neenah, Alan (Alice) Fredrick, Bruce Fredrick and Mark (Linda) Fredrick, all of Oconomowoc, and Roxanne (Dean) Mueller, Hustisford; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Nathaniel Carter; his mother-in-law, Clara Fredrick; one sister-in-law, Bernice Ninmann, and one brother-in-law, Marvin Fredrick.
The Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, served the family.
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Mary B. SCHOENBERGER died 2-6-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 7:41:48 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Marty B. SCHOENBERGER
Marty B. Schoenberger, 69, Beaver Dam, died on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at her home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Thomas Biedenbender will officiate. Inurnment of her cremains will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam. Marty was born on July 16, 1933, in Mayville, the daughter of George and Ida Billings. She was married to Harold Schoenberger on June 13, 1953, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Juneau. Marty spoke German as a little girl. After her marriage she moved to Beaver Dam. Survivors include her husband Harold, Beaver Dam; two sons, Gregg (Jill) Schoenberger, Livermore, Calif., and Eric (Heidi) Schoenberger, Beaver Dam; one grandson, Spencer Schoenberger, Beaver Dam; two sisters-in-law, Jeanne (Roger) Scherer, Fort Atkinson, and Lois Matthews, Altoona; special friends, Judy and Dick Henning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
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Clara M. ZIEMER died 2-7-2003 Watertown, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:29:15 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Clara M. ZIEMER
WATERTOWN - Clara Maria Emilie (Klug) Ziemer, 96, of 1020 Hill St., Watertown, died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2003. The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown. The Rev. Michael Jensen will officiate. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Watertown. Clara was born on July 31, 1906, in the town of Portland in Dodge County, the daughter of Richard and Rosina (Hamann) Klug. She was married to George M. Ziemer on Dec. 10, 1930, in Waterloo. Survivors include one son, Harvey (Jean) Ziemer, Watertown; two daughters, Ruby "Penny" Rodes (Robert) DeMott, Sun Prairie and Lois Lance, Modesto, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Brad Ziemer, Paul Ziemer, Stacy Ziemer, Stephanie Ziemer, Todd Lance, Joy (Scott) Havrifik, Lenore Rodes and Rich Rodes.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999; one sister, Alma Beitz, and three brothers, Arthur, Erich and Herb. Friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Hafemeister Funeral Home, and on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Watertown. The Hafemeister Funeral Home, Watertown, is serving the family.
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David L. GRITZMACHER died 2-7-2003

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:24:45 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

David L. GRITZMACHER
TROY, Ill. - David "Dave" L. Gritzmacher, 62, of Troy, Ill., died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at his home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., at Allan and Ciuferi Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill. The Rev. James Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill. David was born on Sept. 19, 1940, in Burnett, the son of Lester and Marvel (Knoll) Gritzmacher. He was married to Sandy Grabowski of Troy, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Lester (Junior) Gritzmacher. Friends may call on Monday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Allan and Ciuferi Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
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Donald J. GOCKER died 2-5-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:21:18 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Donald J. GOCKER
WATSEKA, Ill. - Donald J. Gocker, 75, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at his home. A memorial service was held on Friday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., at the Segur-Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka, Ill. The Rev. Neil Larimore officiated. Mr. Gocker was co-owner and operator of Midwest Printing in Watseka, Ill., from 1961 to 1988. He was born on Nov, 18, 1927, in Beaver Dam, the son of Alfred J. and Arlene Gocker. He was a 1945 graduate of Beaver Dam High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and belonged to many organizations in Watseka, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; two sons, Craig (Laurie) Gocker, Bloomington, Ill., and Scott (Kim Wendel), Watseka, Ill.; three grandchildren, and one sister, Elaine Koehn, Beaver Dam.
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Louis O. KOLLMANSBERGER died 2-8-2003 Mayville, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:10:04 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Louis O. KOLLMANSBERGER
MAYVILLE - Louis O. Kollmansberger, 87, Mayville, died on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mayville. The Rev. Geoffrey Hoy will officiate. Inurnment will be in St. Luke's Cemetery, Knowles. Louis was born on March 27, 1915, in Milwaukee, the son of Michael and Lillian (Sterr) Kollmansberger. He was married to Genevieve Grabow on Feb. 9, 1937, in Michigan. Louis retired from Mayville Metal Products. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mayville. He also worked at CCC camp in Elco. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1993; one daughter, Jean; three brothers, Clarence, Benno, and Edwin, and one granddaughter, Sylvia. Friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mayville. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville, is serving the family.
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LaVern M. KLUG died 2-16-2003 Columbus, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:06:01 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

LaVern M. KLUG
COLUMBUS - LaVern M. Klug, 80, of Columbus, died on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ, Columbus. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. LaVern was born on July 29, 1922, in Reeseville, the son of Rudolph and Margaret (Nagler) Klug. He was married to Joan Westphal in 1952, in Columbus. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Joan; two sons, Keith (Jackie) Klug, LaMar, Mo., and Dean Klug, Marshall; two daughters, Betty Klug, Columbus, and Lori (Russell) Livingston, Beaver Dam; a special nephew who they raised as their own, Bill (Lisa) Westphal; four grandchildren, Jonathan Klug, Katy Livinston, Brianna and Meghan Westphal; two brothers, LeRoy (Charlotte) Klug, Beaver Dam, and Melvin Klug, Spartanburg, S.C. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Bonnie and Diane, and two brothers, Alfred and Lawrence Klug. Friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the Olivet Congregational United Church of Christ, Columbus.
The Zeidler Funeral Home, Columbus, is serving the family.
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MEIER, Harry E. died 2-16-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 6:02:37 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Harry E. MEIER
Harry E. Meier, 77, of 128 Bogart St., Beaver Dam, was tragically taken from his family on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003. The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m., at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Mark Lindner will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, town of Trenton. Harry was born on Sept. 5, 1925, in Dodge County, the son of Candidus and Frieda (Ganz) Meier. He was married to Mary Groling on April 14, 1951, at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. Harry was a farmer for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, Beaver Dam; his children, Helen (Michael) Voit, Lindenhurst, Ill., David (Cindy) Meier, Beaver Dam, and Donna Meier, Beaver Dam; three sisters, Elizabeth Schultz, Beaver Dam, twin sister, Hilda (Roland) Poetter, Beaver Dam, and Marion (Merwyn) Birkholz, Waupun; two brothers, Ervin Meier, Columbus, and Joe (Pat) Meier, Florida; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law; and three brothers, Harold, Gerhard and Carl. Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
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Virgil GRUENEBERG died 2-19-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

Boneshunter2 — 28 Feb 2003 5:57:56 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Virgil GRUENEBERG
SOUTH MILWAUKEE - Virgil Grueneberg, 68, found peace on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., at the Heritage - Gillette Johnson Funeral Home, 920 S. Center St., Oak Creek. Virgil was the beloved husband of Shirley (Crawley), loving father of Rodger (Cindy), Rodney "Joe" (Mary), Randy (Dawn), Rusty (Debra), and Renee (Jay Swenson); proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, and other friends. He was preceded in death by Buella and Herbert and one brother, David. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Heritage - Gillette Johnson Funeral Home, 920 S. Center St., Oak Creek.
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Verona A. TROTZ died 2-22-2003 Randolph, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 5:13:34 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Verona A. TROTZ
RANDOLPH - Verona Amalia Trotz, 98, of 137 Ellis Avenue, Randolph, died on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Kurtis Mau will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam. Verona was born on Oct. 11, 1904, in Randolph, the daughter of Otto and Emma (Lueck) Affeldt. She was brought to her Lord in Holy Baptism in Frieden's Ev. Lutheran Church, Randolph, on Nov. 13, 1904. She was confirmed in Frieden's Ev. Lutheran Church on March 24, 1918. She grew up and attended public school in Randolph. On March 6, 1926, she married Alfred Trotz. After their marriage, they resided in Friesland, where they operated a general store. Visitation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, Beaver Dam. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
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Frank J. HAAS died 2-21-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 5:05:55 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Frank J. HAAS
Frank J. Haas, 89, of Beaver Dam, died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam, with closing services from the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald Braun will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Mr. Haas was born on Feb. 8, 1914, in the town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, the son of Frank and Anna (Kaiser) Haas. He was married to Grace Hammer on Nov. 21, 1945, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Mr. Haas was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for many years. He farmed in the Beaver Dam area for over 40 years, and worked at Monarch Range Co. for over 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1974; one daughter, Joanne Hatton in 1987; three brothers, Leo, Raymond and Francis Haas; and three sisters, Adela Budde, Emma Haas and Eleanor Thelen. Friends may call on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, and on Monday, Feb. 24, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be no visitation at the church. The Murray Community Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
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Ruth E. MOHR died 2-23-2003 Portage, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 4:59:56 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Ruth E. MOHR
CAMBRIA - Ruth E. Mohr, 77, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2003, at Divine Savior Hospital, Portage. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., at the Rosedale Presbyterian Church, town of Scott. The Rev. Merle Bartels will officiate. A fellowship luncheon will immediately follow. A private family committal service will be held in Cambria Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Rosedale Presbyterian Church. The Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home, Cambria, is serving the family.
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Gerald R. HARTWICH died 2-24-2003 Madison, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 4:55:38 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Gerald R. HARTWICH

MADISON/PRINCETON - Gerald "Jerry" R. Hartwich, 61, died unexpectedly on Feb. 24, 2003, at University Hospital, Madison. The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. The Rev. Al Braunschweig will officiate. Burial will be held in Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, town of Trenton on Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. He was born on Dec. 12, 1941, in Madison, the son of Kenneth and Stella (Ryder) Hartwich. Survivors include two children, Kenneth Hartwich, Walton, Ind., and Samantha Hartwich, Terre Haute, Ind.; one granddaughter, Karen; four sisters, Janet (Ron) Browne, Cottage Grove, Kathryn Northrop, Sun Prairie, Robbie Hartwich, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mary Kay (Randy) Burden, Roswell, N.M.; one brother, Peter Hartwich, Roswell, N.M.; very special friend, Diane Lenzer, Madison; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Karen on Feb. 22, 1994. Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. The Ryan Funeral Home, Madison, is serving the family.
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ELSESSER, Elden R. died 2-24-2003 Beaver Dam, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 4:51:41 GMT

Abstract from BEAVER DAM - DAILY CITIZEN

Elden R. Elsesser, 84, of 900 DeClark St., Beaver Dam, died on Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. The funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m., at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Rev. Mark Lindner will officiate. Entombment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam, with graveside military rites provided by the Beaver Dam American Legion Post 146. Elden was born on Sept. 21, 1918, in Beaver Dam, the son of Frank and Alice (Marthaler) Elsesser. He was married to Gail Lilliquist on July 5, 1947, in Beaver Dam. Elden graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1936. He was employed at the Monarch Range Co. for 45 years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II with duty overseas, receiving the Navy Unit Commendation and the Presidential Unit citation. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gail in 1981; one daughter in infancy, and one brother, Aaron in 1988. Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. The Koepsell Funeral Home, Beaver Dam, is serving the family.
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WETTSTEIN, Jerry died Feb. 27, 2003 in Chilton, WI

NelliBlu28 — 28 Feb 2003 4:39:08 GMT

Abstract from WISCONSIN POST CRESCENT Feb. 2003

WETTSTEIN, Jerry
Age 60, died Thursday, February 27, 2003 at his home in Chilton. He was born on August 7, 1942 in the Town of Chilton; son of Rose (Meier) Wettstein and the late Joseph Wettstein. He worked for over 40 years at the Chilton New Hope Center; he was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton. His father, Joseph Wettstein preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton with the Rev. Gary New S.D.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home in Chilton from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2003 and again on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A parish prayer service will be held Friday evening at the funeral home. Wieting Family Funeral Home
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KOHN - BECKER in La Crosse area, after 1854

tgkohn — 23 Jul 2003 8:04:59 GMT

family from Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg or from Roth, near Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz or Rheinprovinz, Germany:
Franz Kaspar BECKER b. 1815
Helene SCHMITT-BECKER b. 1817
Helen BECKER b. 1841
Josephine BECKER b. 1844
Frank BECKER b. 1853, LaCrosse WI
John BECKER b. 1854, LaCrosse WI
Joseph BECKER b. 1857, LaCrosse WI
Ferdinand BECKER b. 1860, LaCrosse WI
Thesea BECKER b. 1862, LaCrosse WI

four brothers from Wasserliesch, Trier area, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany :
Mathias KOHN b. 1829, imm. 1855 or before
Johannes KOHN b. 1834, emm. 1866
Johannes Mathias KOHN b. 1839, emm. 1865
Michael KOHN b. 1844, emm. 1871, nat. WI 1872

Especially interested in knowing U.S. WI residences of Johannes KOHN and Michael KOHN.

Kielblock/Hodes Marriage

hooterville67 — 15 Dec 2002 4:37:14 GMT

Looking for any info. on Ida E.M.Kielblock & Hubert Hodes. Married Jefferson Co. Wisconsin, 12 June 1900.
Thanks!

Marktleuthen, Germany

MHager65 — 7 Nov 2002 7:45:47 GMT

IN 1852, my husband's family came from Marktleuthen near the Czech border in Germany. Does anyone have any info about this village? It is the ancestoral home of the Hager family who settled in Ft. Atkinson and Jefferson, Wisconsin. Thank you....