Waseca - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ebenezer/Hanna Millard Burial Site-Janesville Area

stirlsa — 2013-05-24 00:28:57Z

I am wondering what evidence you have that they actually lived in NY.

Re: UPDATE Re: Ebenezer/Hanna Millard Burial Site-Janesville Area

stirlsa — 2013-05-23 19:17:56Z

I have information and photos of younger child Mary "Matie" Burse as she was my grandmother, married Albert Knapp. I am trying to find out when she and other siblings left the Midwest for Washington State.

Re: Ebenezer/Hanna Millard Burial Site-Janesville Area

stirlsa — 2013-05-23 19:15:18Z

It appears that Hannah was married previously to Z. Hurd and had children, one named Lovinias Hurd, born in 1842.

Brisbane family gathering

LVelett — 2013-05-22 01:42:58Z

Descendants of William Brisbane and Janet Scott are gathering July 12-13 in Waseca for a reunion. If you are descended from this couple, please join us! For more info, contact me at velett@comcast.net.

Re: Prechel, Krassin

prechelfam — 2013-03-27 17:32:18Z

This is from a book on the history of Waseca County, MN
"The next to settle in county (waseca) were ...Martin and J. Fred Krassin, Gottlieb and Frederick Prechel..."
further down it says "Gottlieb Prechel, brother-in-law of Martin Krassin, a Prussian by birth made a settlement in St. Mary, where he still resides."

Re: FALKÖPING, SKARABORG, SWEDEN

d_lodholz — 2013-03-22 19:29:40Z

I have emigration and immigration info on the following people from luttra skaraborgs lan vastergotland

Parents: Augusta Helena Fredriksdotter
Jan Petter Johansson

Surname: Jansson
Karl Oskar
Anna Natalia
Hilma Augusta
Tekla Emerentia
Gustaf
Jenny Emilia

Parents: Augusta Helena Fredriksdotter
Fredrik Qvick

Surname: Qvick

Frans Viktor
Evald Leonard

Parents Augusta Helena and Fredrik Qvick are also included.

Name changed to Johnson upon arrival in America.

All documentation available on Ancestry.com. Please advise what documentation you would like me to provide.

Thank you,

Susan Lodholz

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite38766 — 2013-02-20 03:21:55Z

Thanks so much for this information about the location of Henrietta Plageman's burial location

Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

jhintz1 — 2013-02-20 01:50:15Z

There is a stone for a "Heinritta (Koller) Plageman" b. May 3, 1820 d. Dec. 27, 1887 in the Mycue Cemetery in the SW corner of Waseca County. See FindAGrave.com - photo is posted. Per text on the stone, she is the wife of Ludwig Plageman.

Re: PLAGMANN/PLAGMAN

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-15 17:30:17Z

Carole,
Have you made any progress on finding information on your Plagemann ancestors or Ludwig Plageman? I have Plageman ancestor in my family
Ellen
ewhite38 at hotmail.com

Re: Groh family

Nonnieileen — 2013-02-10 03:36:58Z

I have in my possession an obituary scrapbook of my Gr. Grandmother Ella Emelia Groh, daughter of Ignatz Groh and Joannah Blaschka. Ignatz was born in Bohemia in 1846 and came to the US circa 1868. In this scrapbook are several Groh/Hondl obits. One is Anna Groh passing away at her brother Anton's home. She was bown 12/21/1863 with brothers of Frank, Joe, a sister, Mr. Frank Ren?? and family still in Europe. I think there is a connection with my family and yours In yet another obituary attending Ignatz's funeral is Mrs. J. Groh of a Milwaukee connection. I think there is a connection with your family and mine. Please reply here and to nwashington@charter.net

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-08 20:22:39Z

fingers crossed!!
Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-08 18:41:49Z

great big thanks again,
Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-08 18:02:10Z

hi, again,
I was just checking on the Waseca co. hist. soc. site and see some Plageman newspaper stories referenced, so will check them out.

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-08 17:56:38Z

hi, Ellen,
Any hints would be helpful, but I feel hopeful about the Wells possibility. There were not many newspapers in the 1880s, but I was looking at Wells yesterday for myself, and discovered some...am not sure how early they started, as I was looking at about 1900, but they had a good-sized town earlier than that, so hopefully the newspaper started publishing, too. Waseca also had early newspapers, and the publishers generally had lots of local news tidbits. Mankato, not so much - more state and national news there. Minnesota Lake didn't have a newspaper early enough. So it's hit and miss, but we may get lucky with Wells.
Cross your fingers!
Laurie

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-08 16:49:34Z

Thanks so much again, I live in Sioux Falls, SD, so this area is hundred miles and more from me, so I really appreciate whatever you can do,and thank you so much.
I wonder if it would help if I put a query on the Blue Earth, Waseca, or Faribault counties mailing list?
There are some Sonnek relatives--that I do not know- who live by Wells, I believe, but I think they were more from the Kluender/Zuse side.(Ludwig SR and Henriette's daughter-in-law.) Maybe I will do some phone calls this weekend, sounds like from the weather, no one will do much traveling.
thanks so much, Ellen ewhite38@hotmail.com

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-08 13:28:40Z

Yes, Wells had newspapers - in the 1890s for sure. I will check them. The library closed early yesterday, so I didn't get to search as much as I would've liked, but will go back next week. Stay tuned!

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

barbtateunger — 2013-02-08 11:20:01Z

Good morning. I don't think I can help further. I do not live by Waseca nor Minnesota Lake. I am not aware of much about the counties. I only knew Bernie from HS and I believe he is still alive but not sure even where he lives. Sorry..Good Luck

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-08 05:21:49Z

I am sure that L. and A. Plageman would refer to Ludwig and Henriette's oldest sons. Ludwig Jr. and August. One had a blacksmith shop and the other a Saloon? in the 1880 census in Minnesota Lake.

Would Wells, MN have a newspaper?
I found the date for Henriette's death (12-28-1888)from the Mankato courthouse, while I was looking for a refernce--- I seem to remember that came from a Waseca newspaper in Jan of 1889,--- that said the mother of L. Plageman of this town gad died. also Louis Plageman jr. worked for the railroad at sometime and lived in Waseca.

I wonder if August Plageman was living in the house and had his blacksmith business close by that could have belong to his brother Louis???

Many thanks again, for searching for the death in the newspaper.
Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-08 05:04:13Z

I came across this item in the Mankato Free Press, Friday, December 7, 1888:

Mr. L. Plagemann's dwelling and barn, and Mr. A. Plageman's blacksmith shop, at Minnesota Lake, burned Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. Cause of fire, defective chimney. Loss about $1,200; insurance on dwelling, $600.

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-08 04:23:37Z

I searched Mankato newspapers, but no luck. There were no Minnesota Lake newspapers in that timeframe. I will keep trying!

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-07 20:11:42Z

Barb,
Many thanks for all the family information
Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

barbtateunger — 2013-02-06 21:09:08Z

Plageman, Basil 97190308
b. 1900 d. 1983 Morton City Cemetery
Morton
Renville County
Minnesota, USA
Plageman, Bernhard E. "Ben" 97190414
b. 1904 d. Jan. 21, 1997 Morton City Cemetery
Morton
Renville County
Minnesota, USA
Plageman, Emma 97190442
b. 1868 d. 1933 Morton City Cemetery
Morton
Renville County
Minnesota, USA
Plageman, Henry "Harry" 97190327
b. 1903 d. Mar. 9, 1990 Morton City Cemetery
Morton
Renville County
Minnesota, USA
Plageman, Herman 97190480
b. 1855 d. 1946 Morton City Cemetery
Morton
Renville County
Minnesota, USA
Plageman, Nora C. 97190382
b. 1910 d. 1985 Morton City Cemetery
Morton

I believe Herman and Emma were parents of Benhard, (wife Nora), Basil and Harry (?never married) All are buried in Morton Cemetery. Deaths would have been noted in Redwood Paper or Olivia MN paper. Barb

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-06 03:34:04Z

In my book of research notes: I just note a note to myself that "Bernie" was a son of Ben, born 1904, so likely the Bernie who graduated in 1968 would be that Bernie's son. Back in 1992 or so, I received a phone call from a "Bernie" Plageman. but I wasn't home, so just a message on the phone.

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-06 03:26:24Z

I don't have records of any of the later generations of Herman and Emma Plageman's grandchildren or even great grandchild as Bernie if graduated in 1968 would be.

The boys of Emma and Herman Plageman would be
Henrich or Herman born 1892
Basil born 1900
Harry born 1903
Ben born 1904
Berhart/Berhard born 1904/1905 (I don't know if the Berhart/Berhard were two separate children or same person, or could even be the Ben I have as born 1904, my information was 2nd-3rd hand )
The Bernie who graduated in 1968 could be a grandson of his)

One generation lived around a lake, I believe by Willmar, this was info from my father, now deceased.
Ellen

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-06 03:12:13Z

I received the death certificate of Henriette/a Plageman from a researcher. I have looked and looked for my copy, and yes, I can not find it, I am sure the death certificate from found at Mankato court house. It was dated toward the end of December, (I am sure, that is why a notice was found in the Jan. 1889 newspaper in Waseca co. but it did not give any information, other that the death.)

I am hopeful you can find some information in a newspaper. Henriette and husband Louis / Ludwig had a farm I believe in Danville twp. so maybe something would be in a Minnesota Lake , MN newspaper, if not one around the area or in Mankato.
Thanks so much for offering to check.
Ellen Plageman White

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

barbtateunger — 2013-02-06 01:35:34Z

I graduated with Bernie Plageman of Morton MN in 1968. We were born in 1950. I have been cking with old friends and we know Bernie was only child and now lives in Willmar mn area. Sorry, but we are coming up with several names for father but what date would he have been born?

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

LVelett — 2013-02-06 00:27:51Z

do you know where she died? I can check the newspaper archives this week.

Re: Plageman / Plagemann

ewhite3810 — 2013-02-04 03:00:03Z

Was Bernie Plageman's parents Herman and Emma Witt Plageman?
If so, do you have any information on the death of Herman's grandmother, Henriette/a Plageman, I have a death certificate of her death in Dec. 1888, due to an accident. I want to find out what kind of accident it may have been?

You can email me direct at el_white at hotmail.com
thanks

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

LynnEnfield — 2013-02-04 00:39:46Z

Thank you for the information.

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

jhintz1 — 2013-02-03 20:18:14Z

The Andreas map, 1874, is a little earlier than the 1879 that Donna used shows East Janesville. Kelley's 1874 marriages as recorded used Janesville and East Janesville for places where ceremonies took place so residents, at least, made some distinction, though by the time Andreas was published there were changes. If family homes for these two people could be located on these maps, they'd be a possible marriage location. Andreas map images are online.

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

LVelett — 2013-02-03 17:04:40Z

Here is what Waseca County Landowners of Record, 1879, compiled by Donna Fostveit, has to say (noted that the excerpts are taken from Child's History of Waseca County and History of Steele & Waseca counties):Early records were lost and records of the county commissioners show the original township name in 1858 to be Okaman; in May of that year it was changed to Janesville. In 1854, a town plat was laid out; called Peopolis, it was the north half of the site of "Old Janesville" in section 28; no one bought land here. In 1856, another town was laid out in almost the same location (west half of section 28 on the shores of Lake Elysisan), called first st. Caesar's but changed to New Albany. When a new arrival puchased half of the interest, he renamed it Janesville after his location in Wisconsin. "Old Janesville" gradually disappeared as the presnt village of Janesville was platted and added to. East Janesville was platted in August 1869, and building began. In 1869 and 1870 all of Old Janesville was moved to East Janesville. (Looking at the plat map of 1879, one can surmise that East Janesville must have been in sections 33 and 34, which are SE of the lake, vs. Old Janesville, which was on the west shore. This is now all one town, and both parts in close proximity to one another.

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

jhintz1 — 2013-02-03 16:23:36Z

I browsed a few pages of the marriage records and observe that - some individuals indicate their religious affiliation, others don't - most of the marriages do not indicate they were in a church & many name the homeowner where the marriage took place. Rev. B. F. Kelley performed marriages in Alma City, Janesville, and Elysian in addition to East Janesville at this time, so likely not in churches. Look for the 1874 Andreas Atlas - there may be an area noted as "East Janesville". The 1880 census shows a Benjamin F. Kelley in Janesville, age 47, born in New York, married to Charlotte, occupation "Free Babtist Clergeman" (spelling in census).

Re: Bungarden's of Waseca County

jenedinger — 2013-01-19 20:02:23Z

Katherine McArdle married John Bungarden and had 3 sons. Kimber, you and I are obviously related. Let's connect. The McArdle family is confusing me!

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

C_Tweeton — 2012-10-23 00:47:48Z

At trinityjanesville.org there is an Old Trinity Episcopal church organized quite early.

Re: Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

LVelett — 2012-10-22 19:12:08Z

The first church building in Janesville was built by the Free Will Baptist Society in 1870 and used until 1896. (it has since been torn down) The first M.E. church in Janesville was not built until 1885. Roman Catholics in Janesville organized as early as 1854; they built their first church in 1876. (the current Catholic parish is called St. Ann's). [all of this info from Images of America: Waseca County, Minnesota] The phrase "a Minister of the Gospel" suggest the Baptists as a likely candidate. By the 1880s, there were Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran and Episcopal congregations in Janesville.

Joseph Enfield Marriage to Lovina Derby May 31, 1874

LynnEnfield — 2012-10-22 02:13:30Z

Want to know what Churches were in Janesville, Waseca county in 1874. I'm trying to locate the Church Joseph Enfield and Lovina Derby were Married in. They were Married on May 31, 1874, in East Janesville, Waseca county. By a Minister of the Gospel.

Re: Vivian Evelyn Kennedy Mathers

sedillon — 2012-10-10 02:52:52Z

I have information on Vivian Evelyn Kennedy's ancestors if you still need it swe at cox.net

Re: Ann Lang Gallagher

maryschmidt14 — 2012-09-03 17:44:19Z

According to my old records, Winnifred came from family of 3 girls & 4 boys(the first daughter & son both died in Ireland). Michael is my connection to this family.
Michael's first wife Ms. Kerney died in Ireland before he & first daughter(Ann) came to US. Then married Bridget McDonough-(Noonan-who was a widow at the time they married). She died 1865 in Rochester & buried there. (Dalby)leave out the (San-code)& type in name only & you will receive your info. Michael died 9/13/1890 in Waseca & buried at St. Ann's cemetery in Janesville, MN.
I received Crain info years ago, not sure from who at this time.

Re: Marriage Lookup Waseca Co.

jimkatie2230 — 2012-09-03 16:12:04Z

Mary Alice was my mother. She died at age 95.

Re: Marriage Lookup Waseca Co.

jimkatie2230 — 2012-09-03 16:10:26Z

The T in TW is Timothy. He was my Grandfather and Katie was my Grandmother.

Re: Ann Lang Gallagher

MollieCrain27 — 2012-08-07 21:29:46Z

My connection to this family is via Winifred Lang who married Mark L. Crain. My notes show Winifred being born 1832 in Co. Sligo Ireland to Thomas Lang and Ann Crystal. Winifred had 3 brothers: Patrick (married Kate Fallon) - Michael (married either a gal named Anna or Bridget) - Andrew (married Anna McLaughlin). She had one sister, Ann Lang who married Patrick Foley.
I am interested in Michael. Who was his wife and was he buried in St. Mary's or St. Peter's or St. Ann's. The information at www.dalbydata.com is confusing. If you go to this website, type Lang in the surname box and type the code San in the section box. Hope someone has a family tree to share? I have information on Winifred Lang who remained in Eldorado Wisconsin with husband Mark L. Crain.

Re: GADIENT/YOUNG Families

diannemontero — 2012-07-04 05:42:34Z

I'm not sure if you are still looking, but according to this book ( http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=757023) Mary Young came to Forestburg, AB to live with her aunt and uncle (Jim and Minnie Henderson) in 1907 following the death of her mother. Jim and Minnie were my great grandparents who immigrated from MN. Mary married Otto Scheler in 1917 They had 4 children: Alaire, Shirley, Hardy and Milton

Re: Best way to obtain an obituary

JLHaccou — 2012-06-28 04:08:40Z

I have had very good luck contacting the historical societies in each county.
Waseca County Historical Society http://www.historical.waseca.mn.us/index.php

There may be a small charge for looking things up/printing, but they were able to provide lots on my family.

Re: Nyquist families in Janesville

JLHaccou — 2012-06-21 22:57:10Z

Just received a packet of mail from the Waseca County Historical Society (thank you, Linda!) with articles and obits saying Magnus was a brother to my John Nyquist, and their home in Sweden was Magneskog, Varmland, arriving in the US in 1872.

Awesome! I highly recommend contacting whatever county's historical society you are researching for information!!

Re: Obit lookup / Cemetery information

shepard999 — 2012-06-21 15:06:09Z

The original Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) website was the brainchild of and moderated by Bridgett Schneider. After many years the site was removed from the Internet.

Since then a similar site has been posted titled “Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Wiki”, see

http://raogk.wikia.com/wiki/Random_Acts_of_Genealogical_Kind...

Note that many of the email links have not been activated because a previous volunteer has not opened a RAOGK WIKI account.

Nyquist families in Janesville

JLHaccou — 2012-06-21 02:53:57Z

John Nyquist family lived in Janesville, before moving to LeRay and Mankato. This family arrived around 1869-1873.

I found records for a Magnus and Karen (or Carrie) Nyquist, also of Janesville. They appeared to have arrived in the US around 1866.

Looking for evidence to tie these two families together.

Re: Hermann & Hulda Hess Marzahn in Milwaukee's German newspapers

rebholzgary — 2012-06-15 14:20:24Z

I've indexed multiple deaths notices and an obit. w/photo for Hermann Marzahn + multiple death notices for Hulda Hess Marzahn. Hulda died significantly earlier than Hermann. These clippings are found in as many as 6 different German language newspapers published in Milwaukee.
For more information:
gary.rebholz@gmail.com
project originator/editor/compiler
"Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950)

Re: Best way to obtain an obituary

djgrunwald1 — 2012-06-02 05:06:34Z

"Newspaper Index: $ 2.50 per article request
(The Waseca County News keeps ONE YEAR of immediate issues in inventory for purchase; and other back issues bound in books of six months each--back to January 1982. All previous issues are on microfilm, but may not be indexed yet.) $2.50 per ARTICLE REQUEST, includes microfilm print by staff researcher; OR, you may visit our Research Center and search and print article for $.25 per each 8 1/2" x 11" print. Non-members are charged a $5 Daily Research Fee. There may be references to other newspapers from other counties, but WCHS only has Waseca County Newspapers indexed. Please contact other counties for their index."

From:http://www.historical.waseca.mn.us/services/documentcopies.p...

The Waseca County Historical Society has pretty good resources including original probate files on-site. We just asked for them when we were there.

Also you could make a trip to the Minnesota History Center Library where they have a room of many microfilmed newspapers.

Best way to obtain an obituary

suzyfrtz — 2012-06-01 03:18:58Z

I am new to researching in Waseca Co. and am wondering how to go about obtaining an obituary. I am looking for Lavina Dane (called Laverna in the Minnesota Death Index)

Lavina nee Fitch was the wife of Brewster Dane and died in Janesville 03 Jan 1927. She is buried in the Janesville Cemetery. Any direction/help will be greatly appreciated!

Re: Holz/Marx

msysam — 2012-05-24 12:02:27Z

my name is Leonard Holtz. My great-grandfather Herman Holtz came from Germany to the US in 1857 at the age of 15. He fought in the Civil War in the 39th New York Volunteer regiment also known as the Garibaldi Guard.