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Wisconsin & Northern Railroad

Keipesand — 5 Nov 2008 8:44:57 GMT

Looking for more info on this railroad.

Photo attached is on a postcard backing, sent by my Grandfather, Carl Sandberg, to his brother Phillip dated 19 April 1907. I don't know how long he worked for this railroad as by December 1910 he was in Bakersfield per another postcard. In the next couple of years he gave up railroading & moved back to WI to farm. His 2 brothers, Phillip & William, were also railroadmen.

Photo was taken on 7 March 1907 per Carl's message at the Shawano, WI depot. Was this a special occasion. I enlarged the photo but was unable to clearly make out the faces so don't know if my grandfather is actually in the picture.

Wallace Truman Wakefield

Jude2005 — 13 Mar 2008 5:16:59 GMT

Am looking for any info on my great-grandfather, Wallace Truman Wakefield, 1876-1953. He was an engineer? possibly for the railroad, according to my dad.
I know he lived in Spring Valley, WI and southern MN, as well as St. Paul, MN, possibly after retirement.
Any help in what direction to take would be much appreciated.
Jude Wakefield Hartzell

Railroad near Spirit Falls Rd., WI

c_richtmyer — 29 May 2007 10:19:08 GMT

My grandfather told stories about living near RR tracks and the engineers threw coins to them as they went by. I know they lived on Spirit Falls Rd., Spirit Fall, WI, but I don't see a sign of railroad tracks near this road. They lived there between 1913 and 1924. I would like to know where the tracks were and where the property could have been located. In the 1990's there are only a handful of homes on this road.

patrick fitzgerald killed in boiler accident c&nw out of eau claire 1883-1890

fitzgeraldacf — 15 Jan 2007 10:42:20 GMT

looking for inormation about patrick fitzgerald, trainman for the omaha road [c&nw] out of eau claire wisconsin who was killed in a boiler accident 1883-1890.

ann c fitzgerald
fitzgeraldacf@yahoo.com

correction of 14 Oct 2006 posting

fitzgeraldacf — 23 Dec 2006 1:30:06 GMT

My g uncle, Michael Fitzgerald, did not die in a railroad accident, it was his brother Patrick.

Ann C Fitzgerald

Seeking accident information

calisterio — 15 Mar 2006 6:19:16 GMT

I am seeking information about my GG-Grandfather, Varcellus J. Olds. He would have married in 1880 (probably around Juneau/Sauk County. I believe he was killed between then and 1885 as my GG-Grandmother, Melvina (Lavine) Olds is listed as a widow after that. Family lore claims that he was killed while working on the RR. The store claims that he was a brakeman and was on top of a train and was killed when the train went under a trustle or tunnel? knocking him off. I do not know this to be fact nor do I know what RR company he may have worked for or where this accident may have occured. I have not been able to locate a death/burial record for him to verify his death. His parents were living in Russell County, Kansas in the 1880s census and had been living in Whiteside County, Illinois in the 1870 census so this accident may have occured anywhere between Illinois, Kansas and Wisconsin. His widow lived in Elroy, Juneau County in the 1885 Wisconsin State Census and my G-Grandfather was born January 21, 1881 in Elroy, Juneau County, so I am assuming he met my GG-Grandmother in that area and had made that his home base. Any information about him, this supposed RR accident or where I might find such information would be greatley appreciated.

Haslam in 1898 and 1890 directories what R.R.

Cindy Brewer Dooley — 24 Sep 2006 3:02:54 GMT

I found my GGGrandfather James P. Haslam listed in 1898 directory living at 860 Robinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Working as an Engineer, and then in the 1890 directory same address a a switchman. In the website I found him as listed under Employees of Other Railroads.
Is there anymore information from this time frame, that I could look into, and find which railroad he worked? He was on the rails almost all his life. Coming from England, signing his 1st papers of intent to become a citizen in New Hampton, Chickasaw, Iowa, about the time the Rairoad made a connection to that area, I believe from Chicago. He lived in Buffalo, Erie, N. Y., till he got his citizenship, then moved to Eveline Twp., Charlevoix, MI.where he is listed as an Engineer. Then to Milwaukee, WI., where he is listed as an Engineer in 1880 census.
I've got alot of information, but am still in need of what R.R. he worked for.
Thanks!

Chippewa Valley Railroad Personnel

4051997 — 11 May 2005 5:07:46 GMT

I am looking for my great grandfather, Thomas O'Rich [Jr.] who listed Railroad as his occupation on his marriage record in Tiffany Twp., Dunn Co., WI in 1885. His age at that time was 25. I believe he was deceased by 1892 either from tuberculosis or a railroad accident.
Thank You, Pati Escamilla

Fitzgerald, Coffey, Cavanaugh, Hussey, Carroll, Burns, Mcconnell

fitzgeraldacf — 28 Sep 2006 6:31:00 GMT

Looking for info about any of these surnames who were workers for the railroads in WISCONSIN and Illinois. My g-uncle, Mike Fitzgerald born Irl a1856 Eau Claire1880 census was killed [family said blown up] in a railroad accident. I think that in 1880 his wife had just died since his sister-in-law was caring for his children at his home in Ellsworth, Wisc. His brother Pat b1859 disappeared after the Eau Claire 1880 census. The railroad evidently had transferred him elsewhere. The other surnames in subjects, married the Fitzgerald girls and went????. Uncle Jack & Miles Fitz... went to Chicago, my grandfather, John Fitz... b1878 wisc, the engineer of the 400 of the C&NW Ry, moved to Mpls with his wife, Ivah, and children, Lamoid, Geraldine, and Marjorie who married Leo McConnell. Although, my g-grandparents [Thomas b1830 Irl & Mary b1835 Irl] were on the Eau Claire 1880 census, I can't locate them after that. All the names in 'subject' were life-long railroaders except Lamoid Fitzgerald. Any Information you have would be greatly appreciated .

John Frances Martens

KathyZellermayer48 — 27 Mar 2004 2:42:46 GMT

I have been searching for information on my great great great Uncle John Frances Martens, born February 26, 1873 in Allouez WI and was an engineer for the railroad line that went from Milwaukee to Michigan, through Pound, Coleman WI at the turn of the century. In the 1920 and 1930 census reports, his occupation is listed as train engineer but no railroad is listed and he lived in Chicago. If anyone can tell me how I can locate information without a SS #, I would be forever grateful. Thank you.

Theron Hawks Wallace

Jude — 21 Mar 2006 4:08:49 GMT

Looking for information regarding Theron Hawks Wallace, born in Belmont County, OH, about 1876, who worked for the Milwaukee, Chicago, St Paul railroad from about 1900 to at least 1930. He was a steam shovel engineer. His 1918 WWI draft registration card describes him as having one foot amputated. I'm looking for his employment records and any possible mention of an on-the-job accident that led to his losing a foot.

He was in the Milwaukee area 1900-1906 or so, then is found in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, still employed by the railroad. He is listed as head of household, occupation Steam Shovel Engineer, in the 1930 census for Mason City with his wife, daughter and son-in-law Joseph Fiala. I have no death date for him.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Harvey D. PHEATT, Erie Railroad General Agent, Milwaukee

jsponholz — 14 Dec 2005 10:00:45 GMT

From the March, 1922 issue of Erie Railroad Magazine:

The death of Harvey D. Pheatt, general agent of the Erie Railroad in Milwaukee, WI, occurred in that city February 15 (1922) following an illness of several years. He was 65 years of age. Mr. Pheatt entered the service of the Erie as general agent at Milwaukee on March 1, 1907. Prior to that date he was for many years agent of the Merchants' Despatch in Milwaukee. He was well and favorably known in shipping circles in the "Cream City," as well as among the railroad fraternity, in which he was a prime favorite. His fine personality was such that his loss will be deeply felt. Surviving are his widow, a daughter, a son and three brothers.

grandfathers work history on Milwauke Road

martinifamily1 — 7 Dec 2005 11:03:12 GMT

I would like to find out any information about my grandfather he worked for the milw.rail road as a conductor Henry Martini
Thank you

GRIFFITH, THOMAS, C&NW, Waukesha, WI

James_Sponholz — 23 Nov 2005 10:25:31 GMT

From the May 25, 1933 edition of the Waukesha Freeman:

GRIFFITH, LOCAL RAIL EMPLOYE, DIES
Thomas Griffith, 84, an employe of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad in Waukesha for 42 years, passed away at his home, 3058 N. Stowell ave., Milwaukee, Friday, May 19 (1933), following a six-weeks illness. Since his retirement 13 years ago, he lived in Milwaukee.

Mr. Griffith was born in Wales, Great Britain, and came to this country in 1863, living consecutively at Wales, Madison, Deerfield, Waukesha and Milwaukee in this state. He is survived by one son, John E. Griffith, Milwaukee.

Burial will take place Monday in Wales, Wis., following funeral services at the Phillip J. Weiss, Inc. funeral parlors, N. Farwell ave. and E. Kane place, Milwaukee.

Ever P. Schmidt, Milwaukee & Chicago

Bob_Leahy — 19 Aug 2005 4:28:44 GMT

Ever P. Schmidt worked for the Milwaukee railrod from 1904-1928, first out of Milwaukee and later out of Chicago (according to my gg-grandfather's obit). Any additional information about his connection to the railroad would be most appreciated.

BURKE, Michael

Kristina Swanson — 29 Jul 2005 4:36:50 GMT

My great-great grandfather Michael Burke worked as a switchman in the Milwaukee railroad yards and was killed when he was crushed between two railroad cars.
He was married to Maud Bohn and he had two sons, Bernard Joseph Burke (my great-grandfather) born 9-14-1895 and Russell Burke born 1898. I think the boys were rather young when their father died.
Any help in finding additional information about this branch of my family tree would be most appreciated. I'm stuck and don't know where to go from here.

EARLING, Albert J. 1880 Census

jsponholz — 25 Sep 2003 6:02:52 GMT

1880 Census Transcription, Milwaukee, WI
Enumeration District 111, Page 50

140 Eighth Street, Milwaukee:

Earling, Albert J., Age 32, Acting Superintendent of St.P RR
Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Germany.

Earling, Margareth, Age 28, Wife, Keeping House
Born in Canada, Father born in Scotland, Mother born in Canada

Earling, George P., Age 5, Son, Born Wisconsin

Earling, Hattie M., Age 3, Daughter, Born Wisconsin

Peebles, Millicent, Age 55, Mother-in-law
Born in Canada, Father born in Massachusetts, Mother born in Canada

Petrie, Katie, Age 23, Servant
Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Germany

Grinde, Andrew, Age 19, Boarder, Brakeman
Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Norway

railroad spur line

chickiemomo — 17 Feb 2006 5:16:06 GMT

I am looking for information on a spur line that ran off the C&NW main line from Galena to Platteville. The spur line was in Lafayette county and ended in Hazel Green. when was this spur started and ended?...Tom

1922 Gazetteer of American Railroads online digitization map project

Julia — 18 Jan 2005 9:52:52 GMT

Would you like to check where a placename was located or where it was near? The most important piece of information needed to trace ancestors is a place name (village of origin, birth or last residence.) This online, digitized Map from The New World Atlas and Gazetteer 1922 Edition may help your genealogical endeavors with place name identification strategies.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/1922-atlas

1922 Gazetteer of American Railroads
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/1922/RR/
Maps of Railroads of 1922
Giving Latest (*1922) Maps and Data on the Passenger-Carrying lines of the United States, Canada, and Mexico

c1935 - 1940 CNR map
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/cnr/index.htm

1948 Waghorn's Guide Western Canada Rail lines and Rail line Management, Maps, Schedules
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/1948Waghorn/

1925 Waghorn's Guide Western Canada Rail lines and Rail line Management, Maps, Schedules
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canmaps/1925Waghorn/

Kind Regards
Julia

Ernest Gabelein near Menomonie, Dunn County, WI

Jane — 6 Jun 2002 1:25:05 GMT

Looking for info on how/where to locate employee information on Ernest Gabelein who lived in Menomonie and worked with the railroad til 1913.
Any info appreciated.
Thanks,
Jane

Milwaukee Road records Ladd, IL personnel

Pat_Freestone — 10 Jan 2006 5:29:19 GMT

My mother started her career with The Milwaukee Road in Ladd, Illinois about 1916-1917. Looking for any railroad personel records on her - Irene Eleanore Rowinski, daughter of Teodore Rowinski. Also looking for any records of coal miners working in the Ladd area for The Milwaukee Road. Teodore was a coal miner and wondered if he might have had a connection also to The Milwaukee Road.

John H. Taylor, GN RY, Superior, WI, 1913

jsponholz — 23 Jul 2004 6:18:58 GMT

John H. Taylor, general superintendent of the Lake District of the Great Northern Railway, died at his home in Superior, WI July 24th (1913), following an operation for gastritis performed about a week before his death. Mr. Taylor at one point was Division Superintendent of the Bradford Division of the Erie, with headquarters at Bradford, PA, having succeeded the late C.V. Merrick to that position. His residence in Bradford was a short one, as he resigned to enter the employ of the Great Northern. Mr. Taylor, who was a comparitively young man, was one of the most efficient railway officials in the country and his rise was most unusual. He entered the employ of the Great Northern as a Division Superintendent, and, in a few years, was promoted to the general superintendency. He is survived by his widow and family. His many friends on the Erie will regret to learn of the cutting short of so remarkable a career by his untimely death.

From the Erie Railroad Magazine, August, 1913 (P. 363)

Railroad Accidents, 1911-1940, Milw Rd, C&NW

jsponholz — 28 Dec 2002 4:03:23 GMT

I have posted the names of employees involved in serious accidents on the Milwaukee Road and Chicago & North Western. This data was taken from accident reports filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission/US DOT and are available online. Dates covered are from about 1911 to 1940 or so. Unfortunately, only last names are used in most instances along with job title, but additional searching in local newspapers of the time should reveal more. Reports after 1940 do not contain names and are therefore not included.

The Milwaukee Road index is at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~sponholz/milwroad.h...

The C&NW index is at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~sponholz/cnw.html

Jim

Milwaukee RR and Maytown Washington

Gordon Hull — 4 Jul 2004 4:33:13 GMT

My grandfather worked for the MRR in the 1900-1940's and was station agent in Mackay, Idaho and Maytown, Washington. Anybody out there know anything about the Maytown Operation??? Maytown burned to the ground in the 50's or 60's so info is very hard to come by. Gordon

Levee Family

Robert — 19 May 2004 4:57:40 GMT

We are looking for information on my grandfather. We know he worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 34 yr. He reired in 1938.His name was Charles (Chas) Levee He was born in Little Falls NY about 1868 or 1869, Was in LaCross Winconsin when my dad Charles M Levee was born in 1911. Died in Tacoma,Washington in June 12, 1845. He married Amanda Marshall, from Minn.

Burke Station Depot Milwaukee Road

Bill — 8 May 2004 9:21:22 GMT

Anyone have info regarding the train depot that use to be at Burke, WI? Burke is between Madison and Sun Prairie, the depot was built in 1886, and stopped being used in 1937. My grandfather bought the depot, and sold it a few years later. I have one picture of it in the background, not very good. Any help on where I could locate a better picture is appreciated. I did try the Historical Society, no luck.

Franklin Alexander Ives

lbartlett — 31 Jan 2004 7:29:49 GMT

I am seeking information about my ggrandfather, who was killed on Sept 24, 1897. According to the family bible, he fell under the cars, helping the brakeman. He was a conductor out of Eau Claire.

Uncle's injury

Louise Hopkins — 22 Jan 2004 8:45:19 GMT

I am trying to find when and where my Uncle WILLIAM CONLEY lost the front part of his foot while switching a train.
I think it happened in either Superior or Duluth. I beleive it was in the early 40's but I was too young to remember if I ever have been told. He was married to Evelyn Clark. If anyone has any info I would really appreciate hearing from you!
Thank you.
Louise

Old Milwaukee R.R.

Hal Lombard — 19 Jan 2004 11:35:48 GMT

My Grandfather, Frederick J. Fairchild, was the stationmaster of the old Milwaukee Road Depot in Beloit, Wisconsin..1920s..1930s..One highlight was the arrival of the First "Streamliner"..the HIAWATHA..!!

Hal Lombard
Waynesboro, PA.

J B Wilkerson

Kelli S. George — 15 Dec 2003 10:18:00 GMT

I am searching for information about J B Wilkerson (born around 1870 in WI) and his family.

I need some information...

Rosemarie — 28 Nov 2003 6:23:21 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for any records of Szymon Plawiak working at the Milwaukee Road Railroad. He also may have gone by the name Sam Plawiak. I am his grand daughter, and am looking for anything I can find on him. He may have retired approximatly 1960-1968. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please email me if you have any information at all.

Thank You Very Much,

Rosemarie W.

Mortica Hastings

casadefellows1 — 19 Nov 2003 2:39:57 GMT

Searching for any data on Mortica Hastings, brakeman on the Milwaukee road. b. ca 1853 (NY?) d. 6 june 1902 in Mason City IA. Any info to continue ancestral track would be wonderful..any info on Mortica greatly appreciated.

Superior WI railroads

Chris — 5 Nov 2003 1:54:03 GMT

I'm looking for info on James Farrell Wilsey who was employed by the railroad, beginning with the 1900 Superior census...was also known as "Big Jim" to others.

Baraboo Railroads

Dugger — 31 Aug 2004 9:13:33 GMT

Hi. I too have been trying to find a site that could give me some personnel information on the railroads. My great grandfather worked on one of the railroads (he lived in Baraboo, WI) and retired from them. Trouble is my father, who is now 91 can not remember which railroad he worked for. I have been trying to find out which rr would have run thu Sauk County and start from there. But I keep running into brick walls. If you have some informative site I might try could you e-mail me back? I appreciate you information, I will keep trying. Thank you.

Cunningham RR Family

James — 25 Sep 2003 5:57:40 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for information about the family of Cunninghams that were employed by the Milwaukee RR from about the 1850s to 1940s. They lived in Milwaukee WI, Harlan IA, and Ottumwa IA. Their names were: Loring Doney, Oscar Alvah, and Sidney Loring Cunningham.

Thanks,
James

Scandinavia railroad station

PatBeauregard — 29 May 2003 6:10:31 GMT

Oral family history says my Great Grandfather, Edd Johnson, was a Station Master in the late 1800's in Scandinavia Wisconsin. Does anyone know what railroads would have been operating at the Scandinavia Station or who oned/operated the station? Also, does the 19th century station still exist?

1890 City Directories

jsponholz — 28 Mar 2003 11:00:00 GMT

I have transcribed names from several sets of Wisconsin city directories, circa 1890, for individuals listed as railroad employees. I have indexed over 2000 names so far and am working on more. The indexes can be browsed at:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~sponholz/directory....

Jim

Ralph W. FULLER, Milw. Rd., 1985

jsponholz — 27 Feb 2003 6:21:58 GMT

Ralph W. Fuller, 76, retired Milwaukee Road Milwaukee Shops machinist, passed away March 24, 1985. Mr. Fuller started with the Milwaukee Road in 1948 in the Car Department and retired March 3, 1971 with a disability pension.

Source: Milwaukee Road Northern News, Northern Division Labor-Management Action Group Newsletter, May, 1985

HILLMAN

Sally_Severson — 17 Mar 2003 12:28:42 GMT

My great uncle, George Hillman was said to have died as the result of an accident - he was stuck between two rail cars and crushed. He was born in Boscobel, Wisconsin, April 24, 1977. His wife was Bridget Kane from Seneca, Wisconsin. I am not sure where this accident took place, but the family story is he died before she could get to him. Is there any way to find out more information - such as where this may have happened and when. Thanks.

Milwaukee Road

ScottyMay — 4 Sep 2002 2:03:13 GMT

I know it's a long shot but I'm trying to locate the personnel records of Eugene May. He worked for the Milwaukee Road from about 1889 - 1929 and died while engineer on a run from La Crosse to Minneapolis.

I just discovered that the vast majority of the Northern Pacific's personnel records are still intact at the Minnesota History Center so I'm hoping someone knows where I'm likely to have the best chance of finding what I'm looking for with Milwaukee Road records.

Thanks

HURLEY, MIchael

HURLEY — 25 Sep 2003 6:00:50 GMT

Looking for my great-grandfather-Michael Hurley.
He was born in Ireland in 1844.
He worked for the Milwaukee Road approx. 1860-1915.
He lived in Winona, Mn.
Any help would be appreciated, it is hard to find Hurleys.

Velocipede Journey

JohnStorch — 30 Apr 2003 8:47:21 GMT

I am told that my wife's grandfather, Joseph Dierbeck, rode a velocipede (railroad bicycle) from Milwaukee to NY sometime around the turn of the century (1900). Supposedly, it even made the news of the day. Where can I search to confirm this? I have no more details. I know he went to work for Harley Davidson shortly after it started up (c 1907). Perhaps the Davidson's first employees were people they knew from their work at the railroad yards... Any help would be appreciated.

Scott/Neilson

polst — 11 Oct 2004 2:28:44 GMT

I am looking for any railroad records for Thomas Walter Scott born 1882, died 1952. Worked as a brakeman or conductor for the Milwaukee & ST L RR. I don't know what years was listed on 1920 census. He lived in Minneapolis.

Also Andrew Neilson, born 1889 Morton Mn, died 1973. I believe he also worked from Minneapolis as oil clerk 1920 census.

Or any info on how to research railroad records.
Thanks

Chicago Northwestern ca. 1900 in Wisconsin

vndnheuvelgenes1 — 26 Jul 2002 3:17:47 GMT

I am looking for information about the Chicago NW railroad in Wisconsin around 1902. I am looking in particular for frequency of trips to Little Chute and the surrounding area.
Once a week, day, month??

FINEGAN, Eugene B., 1920 Census, Cook County, IL

jsponholz — 25 Sep 2003 6:00:14 GMT

1920 Census Transcription, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Enumeration District 2134, Ward 33, Sheet 5B

131 N. Waller Avenue

Finegan, Eugene B., Age 41, Gen. (illegible) Railroad Com. (Later served as Chief Traffic Officer, Chicago, CMStP&P)
Born in Wisconsin, Father born Wisconsin, Mother born Illinois

Finegan, Marie V., Age 33
Born in Wisconsin, Father born Prussia, Mother born Pennsylvania

Finegan, Mary L., Age 3 4/12, Daughter, Born Illinois

Finegan, Eugene B., Age 2 4/12, Son, Born Illinois

Finegan, David E., Age 1 3/12, Son, Born Illinois

Finegan, Emma L., Age 61, Mother
Born Illinois, Father born Hamburg, Ger., Mother not known

VALENTINE, John H., 1920 Census, Dane County, WI

jsponholz — 27 Jun 2002 2:32:32 GMT

1920 Census Transcription, Madison, Dane County, WI
Enumeration District 4, Ward 5, Sheet 5B

723 Dayton St.

Valentine, John H., Age 32, Chief Dispatcher, (CM&STP) Railroad
Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Germany

Valentine, Mary, Age 32
Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Wisconsin

Valentine, Margaret, Age 5, Daughter, Born in Wisconsin

Valentine, John, Age 3, Son, Born in Wisconsin

MACDONALD, James, 1920 Census, Dane County, WI

jsponholz — 27 Jun 2002 2:30:23 GMT

1920 Census Transcription, Madison, Dane County, WI
Enumeration District 64, P. 3

1626 Jefferson, Madison:

Macdonald, James, Age 49, Div. Superintendent CM&St.P
Born in Scotland, Parents born in Scotland.
Emigrated in 1891

Macdonald, Janette, Age 47, Wife
Born in Illinois, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Pennsylvania

Macdonald, Charles, Age 15, Son, Born Illinois

Macdonald, Albert, Age 13, Son, Born Illinois

BEITZINGER, Anthony, Milwaukee Road Shops

jsponholz — 7 Jun 2002 4:45:00 GMT

Anthony BEITZINGER, Milwaukee Road Shops, Milwaukee, WI

Anthony Beitzinger died on December 29 (1973) at the age of 85. Mr. Beitzinger retired in 1953 after 46 years in the Air Brake Department of the Passenger Shop. Services were held at St. Lawrence Church in Milwaukee and interment was at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Sympathy was expressed to his son, Ralph, who is an assistant foreman in the Air Brake Department.

Source: Milwaukee Road Magazine, April, 1974

LENTZ, Leonard L., Milwaukee Road Shops

jsponholz — 7 Jun 2002 4:40:24 GMT

Leonard L. LENTZ, Milwaukee Road Shops, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee General Office employees were saddened by the news of the death of Leonard L. Lentz, retired engineer of car design, at LaCrosse, WI on Jan. 16 (1974).

Mr. Lentz began working for the railroad as a carman helper in 1922, and later served as a carman, draftsman, assistant Passenger Shop superintendent, general foreman-Passenger Shop, engineer of car construction, and general foreman-Freight Shops. He became engineer of car design in 1963, and held that position until retiring in 1969. During his railroad career, Mr. Lentz was closely involved in the design of the Hiawatha passenger cars built at the Milwaukee Shops.

Source: Milwaukee Road Magazine, April, 1974

Frank Stiegart

RitaFeltner34 — 18 Nov 2002 3:14:29 GMT

I am looking for any information on an Uncle who was born to I Charles and Rosie Stiegart in Chicago, Illinois South Town(South side of Chicago)

He married a Polish lady when he was in his late 40's but I don't know her name. I cannot find any thing on him not even in the ss index. Did he and his new wife move to Wisconsin?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. He was a stock built man and had a crossed eye. He had dark hair and wore glasses.
He died of a heart attack but I don't know where

thank you.

SULLIVAN, Timothy, C&NW Milwaukee, WI 1910

jsponholz — 25 Sep 2003 6:02:10 GMT

TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, OLD BAGGAGEMASTER, IS DEAD

May 1, 1910
Timothy Sullivan, age 68, veteran baggagemaster at the (Milwaukee, WI) Chicago & North Western Depot, died Sunday at home (523 Scott Street). Funeral Services Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Born in Albany, NY in 1843, he was brought to Wisconsin the same year, his family settling on a farm in the town of Muskego, WI. He first entered service with the Milwaukee Road, later in charge of the Reed Street Depot. He moved to the C&NW in 1885, assuming a similar position. He had a large acquaintance among railroad men and travelers, having been in contact with them the greater part of his life. He is survived by seven children: John J. Sullivan, William H. Sullivan, Frank R. Sullivan, Mrs. Robert Smith, Abigail Sullivan, Lillie Sullivan and Nellie Sullivan; besides five brothers and one sister.

From Milwaukee Old Settlers' Club Obituaries