Barron - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Twin River Plain school

AZAlan — 23 Aug 2008 7:16:57 GMT

I am trying to determine the exact location of the TWIN RIVER PLAIN school, when it was still in use. The "Barron County Schools" web page lists it as being in Cumberland Township and school District 17. I do know that it was located somewhere southeast of Cumberland and that the white, frame, building was situated on the southeast quadrant of two intersecting country roads.

I'm hoping that someone visiting this forum may have recollections of that school - or may, possibly, even have been a student there. My parents purchased the building in the summer of 1949 and had it moved to a vacant lot on the north edge of Cumberland where it was sawed into two parts and remodeled into our residence.

Thanks for any help regarding this inquiry.
AZAlan

Any Info on my Alford/Bartlett family

karen4horses — 17 Aug 2008 1:43:42 GMT

George W Alford has a GAR marker on his grave.Anyone know where he fought and any of his history...Where was he born ?He died 4/6/1902 in Barron.
His wife was Hannah She passed away 11/11/1909 and is buried next to George. I am wondering how many children they had.
Their daughter Jenny married Alfred Bartlett in Barron County. They had 3 children.In 1899 they moved their family to Sauk County.

Adrian & Alfred Foster

Diggn4you — 29 Jul 2008 11:39:21 GMT

Could someone do a look up for an obit.on Adrian Foster dob 3 June 1917 dod 1 July 1979 Barron Co. WI and his brother Alfred E. Foster dob 12 Nov. 1919 dod 5 Aug. 1984 both are buried in Evergreen Cemetery Barron Co. WI. they were the children of Nora Bartlett & Henry Foster

Thanks

Mary

Olson / Palmquist of Barron County, Wisconsin

SRenstrom — 17 Jan 2008 9:42:08 GMT

Looking for information on Albina Palmquist and Ing/Eng [per 1910 census may be Engward] Olson. Married around 1904. Had four children: Gladis/Glades/Gladys, Eunice, Leonard, and Rhea.

Albina later remarried Hans Peterson. Nothing is known about the deaths/burials of any of these three people

CHESTER PETERSEN obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 3:38:11 GMT

From the 1/17/2001 Rice Lake Chronotype

Chester Petersen
Oct. 18, 1910 - Jan. 12, 2001

Chester H. Petersen, 90, of Rice Lake died Jan. 12, 2001 at Lakeview Medical Center. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at the Stanfold Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mike Pancoast officiating and internment in Nora Cemetery.

Mr. Petersen was born in the Town of Stanfold on October 18, 1910 to Christian and Marie (Nelsen) Petersen. On Dec. 21, 1933 he married Mildred Houlder in Rice Lake. Mr. Petersen lived and farmed in the Town of Stanfold all of his life. He loved to play baseball and ride and work horses in his younger years. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a son, Richard of Rice Lake; a daughter, Jill Peterson of Rice Lake; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Petersen's son Larry preceded him in death.

WILBERT/WELBERT C. OLSON obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 3:33:06 GMT

From the 4/13/1960 Rice Lake Chronotype

W.C. 'Stick' Olson Succumbs Friday At the Age of 45

W.C. "Stick" Olson, 45, a life-long resident of Rice Lake and a civic leader for many years who worked as a real estate broker and auction clerk for Thorp Finance Co. in Rice Lake, died unexpectedly Friday morning at a Rice Lake hospital following a heart attack earlier that morning at his home.

Masonic memorial services were held Sunday evening at the Schnelder-Mason funeral home and funeral services followed Monday morning at the Grace Episcopal church with Rev. Thomas Sewall officiating. Burial was made in Nora cemetery.

Mr. Olson, a veteran of World War II, was born in Rice Lake on March 29, 1915 and was married to the former Ellen Klapel on April 16, 1941. One son, Terry, was born to their marriage and another child is expected.

Olson had been an active baseball player, fan and promoter starting as a widely reputed pitcher in his younger days and later managing the Rice Lake semi-pro team. During the past several years he had promoted the Rice Lake American Legion junior baseball team, helping it to a record of several successive district championships.

Mr. Olson was a member of the Rice Lake Masonic Pokegama chapter No. 27 Royal Arch Masons, Mizpah chapter No. 65 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Eau Claire consistory and the American Legion post in Rice Lake.

Also surviving are his mother, Dora Olson of Rice Lake and one sister, Mrs. Keith Powers of Rt. 4, Rice Lake.

WILBERT/WELBERT C. OLSON obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 3:24:42 GMT

From the 4/13/1960 Rice Lake Chronotype

JOHN O. OLSON obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 3:21:47 GMT

From the December 4, 1957 edition of the Rice Lake Chronotype:

John O. Olson, Widely Known Farmer, Dies

John O. Olson, a prominent town of Rice Lake farmer and official died early Sunday in a local hospital at the age of 68. He had been in ill health for some time.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Bethany Lutheran church, with Rev. J.C. Stoltenberg officiating, and burial was in Nora cemetery.

Mr. Olson was born Sept. 16, 1889, in Norway. He came to Rice Lake with his parents at the age of 13 and was wed Dec. 21, 1913 to Dora Petersen at Rice Lake.

They farmed west of Rice Lake for several years, then 13 years ago moved to a small farm in Hiawatha Park where they were living at the time of his death.

He was a town of Rice Lake supervisor for several years and at his death was town treasurer. He also had served on the Lone Elm school board and was active in farm and conservation work.

Surviving him are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Mae Powers of Rice Lake; a son, W.C. Olson of Rice Lake; a sister, MRs. Agnes Wick of Rice Lake, and a grandson.

JOHN O. OLSON obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 3:21:16 GMT

DORA OLSON obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 2:25:48 GMT

From the Wed, Mar. 13, 1968 Rice Lake Chronotype

Mrs. Dora Olson, 74, Is Buried Tuesday

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Bethany Lutheran church for Mrs. Dora Olson, 74, of 127 1/2 W. Newton St. who died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Keith Powers. Rev. J.C. Stoltenberg officiated and burial was in Nora cemetery.

Mrs. Olson was born April 9, 1893 in Wisconsin and had lived in Rice Lake for 73 years.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Powers; two grandsons; three brothers, William, Chester and Peter Peterson, all of Rice Lake. Her husband, John, died in 1957 and son, Welbert in 1960.

KEITH POWERS obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 2:15:03 GMT

From the December 7, 1983 Rice Lake Chronotype

Treasurer Keith Powers Dies Friday

Keith E. Powers, treasurer of the town of Rice Lake, died Friday at Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake at the age of 67. Funeral services were held Tuesday from Grace Episcopal Church at Rice Lake and burial was made in Nora Cemetery.

Mr. Powers was born Sept. 2, 1916 at Minneapolis and he married the former Mae Olson on Dec. 23, 1944 at Rice Lake. After serving in the Navy during World War II, they moved back to Rice Lake. He was employed as a rural mail carrier and clerk by the United States Postal System. For the past four years he had served as treasurer for the town of Rice Lake.

He was a member of the Indianhead Shrine Club, Barron County Historical Society, National Rural Mail Carriers Assn., and served as secretary of the Rice Lake Masonic Lodge (since 1957). He was also a past master of the Masonic Lodge, Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Spooner Commandery Knights Templer, past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and past warden and treasurer of Grace Episcopal Church in Rice Lake.

He is survived by his wife; and two nephews, Jon Olson of Rice Lake and Terry Olson of Denver, Colo.

MAE POWERS obit

pjsworld1 — 8 Aug 2008 1:47:46 GMT

From the April 25, 2001 Rice Lake Chronotype

Mae Powers
Feb 12, 1919 - April 20, 2001

Mae Powers, 82, of Rice Lake died April 20 at the Rice Lake Convalescent Center. Funeral services were Tuesday morning at the Grace Episcopal Church in Rice Lake, with the Rev. Frederick Engdahl officiating and internment in Nora Cemetery.

Mrs. Powers was born on Feb. 12, 1919 in Rice Lake to John and Dora (Peterson) Olson. She graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1936 and married Keith Powers on Dec. 23, 1944 at Rice Lake. She loved to paint with oils, watercolors and pastels and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Wisconsin Lily Society.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Ellen Olson of Rice Lake; and two nephews, Jon Olson of Rice Lake and Terry Olson of Wheat Ridge, Colo.

Mrs. Powers' husband, Keith, died in 1983.

Wilhelmina Kuehndorf

leefessler — 10 Jul 2008 12:23:17 GMT

I am searching for family information regarding Wilhelmina Kuehndorf born Oct 14,1844 in Orlishausen,Saxony,Weimar and married to my great grandfather Jacob Fessler (Faessler)Sept 14, 1861 in Portsmouth, Ohio. They later settled in DuPage County, Illinois.

Any help would be appreciated.

Lee Fessler

Krueger Families of Barron

Bruce Paulson — 8 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information of families or descendants of GOTTLIEB KRUEGER (circa 1850 - died circa 1929) who had several sons, one of whom was named Paul who died in the early 1970s.
Gottlieg Krueger was a brother of my great grandfather W. F. Krueger (1840 - 1910) of Wrightstown, Brown County, Wisconsin. Will share the information I have from the parish registers of Jankendorf, kries Kolmar, Posen, Prussia with interested relatives. Thanks, Bruce Paulson of Suring, Wisconsin 54174 920 - 842- 2823

Danish ancestor, Christian Pedersen/Petersen

glendamagsam — 11 Jun 2008 12:04:50 GMT

My ancestor, Christian Pedersen/Petersen was born Sept 17, 1867 in Langeland, Denmark. His parents were Peder and Laurentine Mogensen.
The entire family came to the USA in 1884 and settled in Wisconsin.
I have found his death date as 22 Arpril 1903 in Barron County, but I need to verify if this is truely my ancestor before paying for a death certificate.
Can anyone help to verify this information for me?
Thank you in advance,
Glenda

Seeking info from 1930 Federal Census

pjsworld1 — 21 Jul 2008 11:06:55 GMT

I'm looking for the following individuals in the 1930 Census who were all enumerated in the 1920 Federal Census of Barron County, WI. I list them here and their probable ages:

John Olson
Age: 40
Birthplace: Norway
Married

Dora Olson (his wife)
Age: 36
Birthplace: Wisconsin

Wilburt (or Wilbur) Olson (their son)
Age: 14

May Olson (their daughter)
Age: 10 or 11

And any other Olson children enumerated

E.J. Frank
Age: 36
Birthplace: Michigan

Mayma (or Maima) Frank (his wife)
Age: 33
Birthplace: Wisconsin

And any Frank children enumerated with them

Peter M. Peterson (or Petersen)
Age: 25
Birthplace: Wisconsin

Willie (or William) Peterson (or Petersen)
Age: 22
Birthplace: Wisconsin

Chester Harvey Peterson (or Petersen)
Age: 19

Lars Nelson (or Nelsen)
Age: 62
Birthplace: Denmark

Any or all info is appreciated.

LARS NELSEN obit

pjsworld1 — 19 Jul 2008 3:16:47 GMT

From the Wednesday, January 2, 1946 Rice Lake Chronotype

Lars Nelsen

Lars Nelsen, 78, Rice Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 29. Funeral services were held at the Chester Peterson home Monday at 2 p.m. with burial at Nora cemetery (I find no listing of a marker for Lars at Nora).

Lars Nelsen was born June 1, 1867 in Denmark. He came to the United States at the age of 21. After working out west for some time he came to Rice Lake where he has lived for the past 30 years.

He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers and is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

MARIE PETERSEN obit and death notice

pjsworld1 — 19 Jul 2008 3:13:00 GMT

From the Wednesday, November 19, 1924 Rice Lake Chronotype:

Woman Drops Dead

Mrs. Christ Peterson of Route 2, whose home is about 3 1/2 miles west of this city on the Cumberland road, died suddenly in her car while driving to town this afternoon with relatives. She was taken ill when the car was passing St. Joseph's hospital. The car was stopped and doctors summoned, but she was beyond help when they arrived. Her death is thought to have been caused by heart trouble. Her husband died some years ago, but there are surviving children. An obituary will appear next week.

From the Wednesday, November 26, 1924 Rice Lake Chronotype:

Mrs. Marie Petersen

Mrs. Marie Petersen, whose sudden death in an auto from cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday, Nov. 19, was mentioned in last week's issue, was the widow of Christ W. Petersen, who died May 30, 1915, and was buried in Nora cemetery. She was a native of Denmark, where she was born June 8, 1871.

She came to this country thirty-six years ago and about four years later was married to Christ W. Petersen. Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Petersen moved onto a farm on the Cumberland road 3 1/2 miles west of Rice Lake, where they made their home until their death.

Six children survive, three sons and three daughters: William, Chester and Peter at home; Mrs. John Olson and Mrs. Ed Frank (a witness along with her husband at her brother Chester's wedding), who lived on the Cumberland road, and Mrs. George Scheu, who lives on the South side.

She also leaves three brothers: Lars Nelson, who has lived on the place since the death of her husband; Chris Nelson, who lives about six miles west of town, and one brother who lives in Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran church in this city Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. G. Engum officiating, and internment was made in Nora cemetery by the side of her husband. There was a large attendance of friends and relatives at the services.

CHRISTIAN PETERSON obit

pjsworld1 — 19 Jul 2008 3:02:01 GMT

From the June 3, 1915 Rice Lake Chronotype

Christian Peterson

Christian Peterson, a farmer on Route 2, died Sunday afternoon, May 29, of chirrosis of the liver. He was 47 years, 4 months and 2 days of age, and was born in Denmark. He leaves a wife and several children, one daughter being married.

Funeral services were held from the house and from the Norwegian Lutheran church, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Nord officiating, and internment was made in Nora cemetery.

Nelly Ewer - Nevin

allez2008 — 14 Jun 2008 1:36:30 GMT

Nelly Ewer married Jas McCoy Nevin in Cumberland in Nov 1881. Seeking obit or any information regarding her.

Thank you

William and Susan Miller

rdnck101smom — 14 Jun 2008 5:12:59 GMT

I am looking for any information on William and Susan Miller. i know that Susan's maiden name was Mitts and she is the daughter of Azariah and Almira Mitts and they were early pioneers of Barron County. I believe they had a small cemetery on their property where Emma Roper is buried. Would like to know when they died and if it is known where they are buried.

Kathy Winters

Wife of Kenny Byrnes Daughter mentioned in Obit of Her Father

shirleyann3_1 — 14 Jul 2008 1:57:10 GMT

I am directly related to Kenneth Byrnes, although I have never met the Mrs. I have a Very nice picture of the couple.Probably early 1900's

Mary Hessel Byrnes (Brothers Obit)

shirleyann3_1 — 14 Jul 2008 1:52:39 GMT

I fogot to mention, this is in responce to her brothers obit. Rice Lake, Wisconsin She was married both to my Grandfather Thomas Parks brother and then to my Grandmothers
brother. I will post ther given names soon.

Mary Hessel Byrnes

shirleyann3_1 — 14 Jul 2008 1:45:56 GMT

She was my Great Aunt, Married first to a Parks and then to a Byrnes. I have a newspaper article , when she was a young teacher. Also many photos through the years with her husband and children.

Another Danish ancestor; Hansine Petersen

glendamagsam — 15 Jun 2008 11:56:42 GMT

I belive that another Danish ancestor lived in Barron County at the same time with or near her brother Christian. (See my previous thread.)
Hansine was born 6-21-1869 in Denmark. I would like to verify her marriage record, Barron County, to Jens Sockness on May 27, 1893.
Also, would someone please try to find my ancestors in Barron County, Christian and Hansine (brother/sister) from Denmark?
To all who help; thank you in advance!
Glena

Fossum

lorretta21 — 16 Jun 2008 1:45:16 GMT

Would like obit for MILDRED FOSSUM, died Aug 1971 Rice Lake or her husband Carl,died 1955.

Marriage of Frank Millard and Anna Peach

rdnck101smom — 25 Jun 2008 9:08:00 GMT

i am looking for information on the marriage of Frank Millard and Anna Peach. They married in Barron County I believe sometime in 1899. Peach was Anna's married name. She had a son Charles Peach from herfirst marriage who also married in Barron County around 1915.

burial site

rdnck101smom — 28 Feb 2008 7:51:22 GMT

I m wondering if the cemeteries in Barron County has books that says who is buried in the cemeteries. I am looking for four children of Wilder and Sarah Roper. They were all born and died in Barron County. They are Emma who was born and died in 1874, Wilder Otis who was born in 1877 and died in 1880, George Otto who was born in 1180 and died in 1881 and Etta Mae who was born in 1879 died in 1884. They could possibly be in Prairie Farm but not sure. According to the 1880 census they were in Prairie Farm.

Kathy Winters

Herman Cordes descendants

Charlotte — 10 Aug 2006 1:59:13 GMT

I am looking for anyone from this family that came from Germany and settled in Leaf Lake area of MN. One son, William (1888-2005), moved to Comstock, WI and I would like to correspond with this branch of the family tree. Thanks

Emma Platt

pattilynn — 1 Apr 2007 12:35:08 GMT

I am looking for information about Emma Platt. She was b: between 1885 and 1892. Her maiden name was Evensen - father was Emanuel O. Evensen of Garden Valley, Jackson, WI. He was born in Sweden, lived most of his young life in Norway, and immigrated to America in 1883 with wife Oleana and 4 sons - Olaus, August, Einar, and Karl. Emmas' Mother was Oleana (maiden name (Olsdatter) Evensen- her mother died in 1892. Emma had brothers Olaus, August, Einer, Karl, - all lived in Alma City, Jackson, WI. Brother Frederik (went by last name Olson and lived in Mission City, British Columbia,Canada as of 1957. Emma was living in Cumberland in 1957. I do not know what her husband's name was.

I would appreciate any information on Emma.

Thanks
Patti

Commodore Perry Jackman

BonnieVHMonroe — 25 Jun 2008 5:50:23 GMT

I am looking for any info about my great grandfather & his family. Commodore Perry Jackman, wife Alice Cecilia (Kilmer) Jackman & 3 sons, Monroe Clinton (1881 - 1961), Hugh C. & Arthur A. lived near Maple Grove between 1880 & 1888.All 3 sons were born in Barron County. Commodore Perry was listed as a farmer in the 1880 US Census. HUgh (1882 - 1885) & Arthur (1885 - 1887) both died as little boys in Barron County & they are buried in Old Hillsdale Cemetery.

GOBLER STIEVE LAKE CLEVELAND FARKAS SCOLMAN

Nancy Westenfield — 25 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on the children of David William LAKE B. 1890 Barron, WI married to Grace MCTHURSTON believe in Barron, WI. Children Mayme (my aunt), William James, Helen Jeanette, Betty, Norma, LaVieda, Maxine, David. Would like to exchange information on this family. Contact Nancy Westenfield: westenfield@maricopa.edu

Emma Platt

pattilynn — 1 Apr 2007 12:33:41 GMT

RICE LAKE app., 1917

sue4546 — 12 Aug 2001 2:41:09 GMT

I am researching the Horacek/Horak name. My great aunt Mary Horacek/Horak married a Ben Nilles app., 1915? They owned a bakery and restaurant in Rice Lake. They had a daughter named Bernice.

Mary's brother Ed and His wife lived with them in a duplex(?) in 1920 (on 1920 census). Ed and his wife had several children.

Brenden/Branden Family living in Barron County

allez2008 — 25 Mar 2008 10:51:07 GMT

Seeking any information on Astri Brenden/Brandon who married Ole A Espeseth and was living in the Barron Co area in the mid to late 1800. She had siblings named Carrie, Albert, Lewis and sisters, Mrs. Markham and Mrs. Severson.

javners

ron javner — 29 Dec 2002 11:37:51 GMT

trying to find info. on GGfather peter Javner, once peter jevne, I believe also peder olsen. died 12-22-24 buried in faaberg wife lena cemetery. lived on prairie lake -looking for this land description

Robert Byron Sergent b. 1930 d. 2007 Chetek

pennykresl1 — 19 May 2008 6:18:45 GMT

I am looking for ties to Robert Byron Sergent who was b. 1930 in Milwaukee Co., WI and was the son of Clifford D. Sergent and Corrine Carter. I have from SSDI information that Byron died Nov 2007 in Chetek, Barron Co., WI.

I have a lot of information on this family line of Sergent if any of the descendants are interested. I know Clifford died in 1931 in a Car accident so Robert more than likely grew up not knowing much about his Sergent line.

Clifford D. was the son of Omar Andrew Sergent and Lottie Fritcher. They are buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith township, Rusk Co, as well as Clifford D.
Their cemetery photos are pictured on the WI Tombstone Project for Rusk Co at:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~usgenweb/wi/cemetery/rusk-...
Robert Byron was married to an Unknown Lamb, whom I beleive is still living.

Please contact me if interested.

Penny Kresl

Florence Nelson

lorretta21 — 5 May 2008 6:03:17 GMT

Looking for info and obit on Florence Nelson, died abt Feb.7,1955 in Rice Lake,Wi

Gail Soltau obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 2:13:56 GMT

From the April 16, 1936 edition of the Barron County News-Shield

Gail Soltau
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, April 9, at St. Matthews Ev. Luth. church, Almena, for Gail Soltau, two months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Soltau of Almena. the Rev. H.E. Klinkenberg officiated.

Gail was born Jan. 28 and died April 7, having suffered from birth with leakage of the heart.

Pallbearers were Conway Jackson of Minneapolis, Jerome Jackson of Maple Grove, cousins of the deceased, Earl Foster and Ortwin Ries. Misses Edna Briesemeister and Agnes Schwederski were flower girls. Internment was made in the church cemetery.

Relative from away who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jackson of Hillsdale, Rev. and Mrs. Paul Schedler and family of Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. A.L Jackson, Conway and James, and Mrs. Ernest McChesney of Minneapolis, Messrs and Mesdames G.E. Jackson and family and Albert Jackson of Maple Grove, besides many friends from Barron, Hillsdale, Arland and Maple Grove.

Arvid Pierson obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 2:08:20 GMT

From the April 16, 1936 edition of the Barron County News-Shield

Arvid Pierson
Arvid Pierson, who had lived in the town of Almena all of his life, died Wednesday, April 8, 1936, after a few days' illness with pneumonia, at the age of 35 years, six months and 20 days. He was born Sept. 19, 1900.

He is survived by his wife, Ada, two children, Marion 8, and Robert 3, his mother, Mrs. Sam Pierson, and two sisters, Mrs. Victor Anderson of Superior and Mrs. Christ. Abt of the town of Almena, all of whom were present at the funeral services which were held Friday afternoon at the home and at the Perley M.E. church, the Rev. D. G. Ross officiating, with internment in Lakeview cemetery.

A quartet, Mesdames J. Huser and R. Bergstrom of Comstock, Wm. Ingham of Turtle Lake, and John Beran of Perley, sang three hymns, accompanied by Miss Faye Gierhart at the organ.

Betsy Oppen obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 2:03:33 GMT

From the April 16, 1936 edition of the Barron County News-Shield

Mrs. Betsy Oppen
Mrs. Betsy Oppen nee Peterson of Sand Creek died April 6 at 6 a.m. at Luther hospital, Eau Claire. She was born August 10, 1872, and had lived in Sand Creek nearly all her life.

She is survived by two children, Mae (Mrs. Otto Griesbach) of Chicago and Earl of Eau Claire, seven brothers, Lewis of Canada, Peter of Rhinelander, Herman of Barron, Tom of Rice Lake, Albert of Bloomer, Oscar and Carl of Sand Creek, two sisters, Pauline (Mrs. Jake Harstad) of Dallas, and Anna (Mrs. Sam Mickelson) of Rice Lake, one grandson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8, at Zion Luth. Free church, Sand Creek, the Rev. Alfred Knutson officiating, with internment at the Eau Claire cemetery. Many gifts to missions were made in her memory, besides an immense bank of floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Severson and Mrs. Oscar Lien sang two hynms, one being a favorite of Mrs. Oppen, "Softly the Daylight Faded," and Mrs. Severson sang a solo.

Henry Carlson obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 1:56:42 GMT

From the April 16, 1936 edition of the Barron County News Shield

Henry Carlson
Henry Carlson, formerly of Barron, became ill with pneumonia April 1 on arriving home at Milwaukee from CCC Camp Delta, Drummond, and died April 8 at the age of 20 years, two months and seven days.

He was born at Barron, Feb 17, 1916, and is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hannah Carlson, one sister, Ileen, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Anderson, 12 aunts, 11 uncles and 13 cousins. His father, Donald Carlson, preceded him in death, Aug. 27, 1928.

The funeral was held Saturday, April 11, at the Barron Norwegian Lutheran church, the Rev. B.B. Ostrem officiating, and he was interred beside the grave of his father in Wayside cemetery.

Mrs. Ole A. O. Espeseth obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 1:43:22 GMT

From the April 16, 1935 edition of the Barron County News-Shield

Mrs. Ole A.O. Espeseth
Estri Brenden was born at Valders, Norway, Feb. 22, 1852, and died April 9, 1936, at 2 p.m. of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Frisinger of Maple Grove at the age of 84 years, one month and 18 days.

She immigrated to America in 1869 and located in Dane county where she was married in 1872 to Ole A. O. Espeseth. They removed to Barron county in 1873 and homesteaded 100 acres in Maple Grove, being among the earliest pioneers in a wild country with mostly Indians for neighbors.

Mr. Espeseth died Feb. 25, 1890, and nine children had been born to them, of whom three are living. Four children died in infancy, a son Andrew and a daughter Tilda died when small children.

She is survived by two sons, Ole of Maple Grove and Gilbert of Prairie Farm, and one daughter, Ida (Mrs. Charlie Frisinger) of Maple Grove, two brothers, Ole Brenden of Washington and Louie Anderson of Barron, one sister Annie (Mrs. Andrew Anderson) of Washington, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

She was widely known and loved as she took great pleasure in helping others. Funeral services were held Monday at the New Scandinavia church in Maple Grove, the Rev. B.B. Ostrem, of whose church she was a member, officiating, with internment in the church cemetery beside the grave of her husband.

Hegna infant

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 1:18:54 GMT

From the February 9, 1955 edition of the Rice Lake Chronotype

Hegna Infant Dies

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hegna of Cameron died Sunday. She had lived only two days.

Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon. Rev. Robert L. Anderson conducted the services at the Barton funeral home in Cameron.

The Hegnas have five other children, two sons and three daughters.

Mrs. Henry Borgan obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 1:16:30 GMT

from the February 9, 1955 of the Rice Lake Chronotype

Mrs. Henry Borgan

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Borgan of Barron, who died at Lakeside hospital on Jan 28, were held Monday, Jan 31, at the Dallas Lutheran church. She passed away after a brief illness at the age of 73.

Mrs. Borgan was born in Norway Nov. 2, 1881, and came to the United States with her parents in 1885. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church. She lived in the town of Dallas for many years, resided briefly in Chetek, and then moved to Barron in 1948.

Surviving are her husband, Henry Borgan; three sons, Leonard of Herlong, Calif., Grant of Selfridge Field, Mich., and Ralph of Westward, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Orren Welk of Rice Lake and Mrs. Thomas Malicke of Waukesha, Wis.; a brother, Odin Larson of Prairie Farm; a sister, Mrs. Albert Borgan of Dallas, and two grandchildren.

Florence Nelson obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 1:11:32 GMT

From the 2-9-1955 Rice Lake Chronotype

Mrs. Florence Nelson

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Nelson of 708 Lee st., for some time a resident of the old people's home at St. Joseph's hospital, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Schneider-Mason funeral home. Pastor Irving L. Johnson officiated, and burial was in the Long Lake cemetery.

Mrs. Nelson died at the local hospital Saturday evening. She had been in poor health for some time.

Mrs. Nelson was born March 9, 1876, and was married to George St. Clair at Springbrook, Wis., in 1892. Mr. St. Clair died in 1929. In 1934 Mrs. Nelson was married to I.H. Nelson in Hoquain, Wash. He died in 1941.

Surviving Mrs. Nelson are a son, George St. Clair of Maryville, Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. Ed (Alice) Quinn of Brill; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Henry David Cummings obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 12:51:22 GMT

from the September 24, 1920 edition of The Chetek Alert

Henry D. Cummings

Comrade Henry D. Cummings was born in the state of New York, Feb 25, 1842.

He enlisted in 1864 and served nine months with Co. A 189 Regiment, New York Volunteers.

He was married July 1861 to Susan M. Van Kuren. To this union were born seven children of which his wife and three children have preceded him in death.

They moved to Wisconsin in 1878 where they lived in Monroe county two years. They then moved to what was then Chippewa county, but now Rusk county where they lived on a homestead for twenty-four years.

He was married in Nov. 1906 to Mrs. Jane Slayton who also proceded him in death in October 1909.

For the last few years he has made his home with his son John in Chetek where he died Sept. 17, 1920 at the age of 78 years 6 months and 20 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss three sons and one daughter, Frank, John and George of Chetek and Mrs. Julia Slaton of Vale, Oregon. He also leaves seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Advent Christian church, Rev. Holland officiating. Internment was made in the Lake View cemetery. the services were of the comrades of the G.A.R.

Emma Hessel obit

pjsworld1 — 30 May 2008 12:38:52 GMT

From the 10/15/1909 edition of the Rice Lake Chronotype

Death
Emma F. Hessel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hessel of Cameron, died Sunday, October 10, after a brief illness. The funeral was held from the Catholic church at Cameron [St. Peter's] on Wednesday and internment made in the Catholic cemetery at Rice Lake [St. Joseph's].

The deceased, who was 27 years and six months old at the time of her death, was a young woman of most estimable character and had been for several years a teacher in the public school of Haugen.

Birth Record Lookup

LarryJohnson49 — 11 Apr 2008 10:44:51 GMT

Looking for a birth record for Elmer Crotteau. Born about 1904 in Rice Lake.
Father's name could be one of these three.
Joseph Crotteau
Paul Crotteau
Napoleon Crotteau

Mother is unknown. Any info would be helpful.

Thank you

Larry

larry.johnson@charte.net

Sioux Creek Cemetary

fishin49 — 3 May 2003 4:35:24 GMT

I would like to find some history of the Sioux Creek Cemetary. I lived in that area and it seems that everyone in the cemetary are relatives of mine. I am related to the Massie's, Miller's, Allen's Fosters,Bowser's, Is there anywhere that this would be kept on record and who owned the cemetary. Thank You

ElmerAnderson and wife Anna

LeslieVaughn — 24 May 2008 1:01:35 GMT

Elmer Anderson was born in Orange Co, Kansas in 1881 and moved as a child with his parents to Barron County. His parents were Lars Anderson (Lewis/Louis)Anderson and Anna E. Oas/Aas. I find him with his family in 1900 in Stanfold. In 1910 and 1920 he is in Rice Lake with a wife and children. His wife was Anna and they were married about 1904--based on info on the 1910 census. Does anyone have their marriage date and place. I also need her maiden name. According to the census records, their children were Earl, Edwin, Irene and Margaret. Does anyone know their birthdays and who they married. What happened to the members of this family?

ElmerAnderson and wife Anna

LeslieVaughn — 24 May 2008 12:33:24 GMT

Elmer Anderson was born in Orange Co, Kansas in 1881 and moved as a child with his parents to Barron County. His parents were Lars Anderson (Lewis/Louis)Anderson and Anna E. Oas/Aas. I find him with his family in 1900 in Stanfold. In 1910 and 1920 he is in Rice Lake with a wife and children. His wife was Anna and they were married about 1904--based on info on the 1910 census. His wife is listed as Anna. Does anyone have their marriage date and place. I also need her maiden name. According to the census records, their children were Earl, Edwin, Irene and Margaret. Does anyone know thier birthdays and who they married. What happened to the members of this family?

Louis and Christina (Nelson) Ausland

tschlarm1 — 18 May 2008 6:43:56 GMT

Hi I am looking for the burial location (or any other details) for my wife's great grandparents Louis and Christina (Nelson) Ausland.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Tom

Cemetery question

rdnck101smom — 12 May 2008 10:32:42 GMT

I am a bit confused. I have been looking up information on the O'Flanagan family whose is related to my White's family. On one website I have John and Adelia buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Dallas and according to the Barron County Website they are listed in the Greenwood Cemetery, formally known as O'Flanagan Cemetery in Dallas. Are they the same cemetery or what.

Kathy Winters

Mary Doyle obit

Joanne Bortner — 19 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mary Doyle, 82 Died April 29
Doyle Township Was Named After Husband, John J. Doyle

Mrs. Mary Doyle, 82, resident of Barron County for more than 60 years,
died Thursday at her home on Route 1, Rice Lake. Funeral services for
Mrs. Doyle were conducted Monday morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
church, Dobie, with the Rev. Joseph Mayou officiating. Assisting Rev.
Mayou were the Rev. Raymond Duggan, Dubuque, IA, a nephew of Mrs. Doyle;
and the Rev. Chas. Killeen and the Rev. Michael Killeen, both of Green
Bay.

Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jos. Svacina, John
Roux, Frank Bradley, George Mireau, Carl Penzkover and Elmer Thebert.
J. P. Schneider & Son had charge of the arrangements.

Doyle township, the first one east of Rice Lake, was named for Mrs.
Doyle's husband, the late John J. Doyle, who also served as the chairman
of the township.

Mrs. Doyle was born June 5, 1860, in Manitowoc county. She was married
to John J. Doyle May 10, 1880 at Chilton. The couple lived there two
years before coming to Rice Lake in October, 1882. They farmed for many
years east of here. Mr. Doyle died Jan. 5, 1922. Mrs. Doyle was a
member of the Altar Society at Dobie about 50 years.

Surviving are four sons, James, William, John and Joseph, and a
daughter, Mary, all of whom live east of here; two grandchildren; and
three brothers, Patrick, Ed, and James Quinn, Rice Lake. One son and
three daughters preceded Mrs. Doyle in death.

Lars or Louis ANDERSON Anna OAS / AAS

LeslieVaughn — 19 Dec 2006 5:09:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Lars H.(aka Louis) ANDERSON and his wife Anna E. OAS or AAS

They were my 2nd great grandparents. I first find them in the 1880 census of Lincoln County, Kansas. By the 1900 census they were in Stanfold, where they were in 1910. In 1920 they were in Rice Lake. I cannot locate them in the 1930 census and assume they had died by then. Based on the various census records he was probably born in 1842 and his wife was born in 1850.

They must have moved from Kansas to Barron County, Wisconsin between 1881 and 1890 as there is a child born in Kansas in 1881 and a child born in 1890 in Wisconsin.

According to the 1900 census Anna had given birth to 14 children. I can account for possibly 8 of the children. This census also says that they had been married 30 years and been in the US 31 years. They are both from Norway. Based on the census records it appears they married in this country. I believe Anna's parents are Lorents AAS and Louisa IVERSON (I have the death records of Lorents and Louisa)

Lars and Anna's children that I can determine are:
1. Julia Anderson born Kansas in 1873 died in Minneapolis in 1937 (my great grandmother)
2. Hilda Anderson born Kansas abt 1876
3. Albert Anderson born Kansas abt 1879 died Kansas 1880
4. Elmer Anderson born Kansas 1881 died 1972 in Idaho
5. Grace Anderson vital dates and places are unknown. The only record of her appears on a 1914 Barron County Plat Book Index.
6. Rute (Ruth) Anderson born in Wisconsin in 1890
7. Selma Anderson born in Wisconsin in 1893
8. Elvira Anderson born in Wisconsin in 1897

Does anyone know where in Norway Lars and Anna came from or which port they came in?

Does anyone know the names and dates of their children?

Can anyone confirm that Lorents and Louisa are the parents of Anna OAS?

Does anyone know Lars parent's names?

Does anyone have ANY information to share on this family

John QUADERER

Nance Sampson — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Early settlers in the Rice Lake Area

Heather Warner — 13 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great-great grandparents Louis and Melvina Gagner settled around Rice Lake in Barron Co. around 1878. I would like to find out whatever I can about my family, I have a copy of the Gagner Family Tree, but I am looking for historical information to supplement it. Thank you!

History of Boarding House on Jackson prior to 1900 and after

acycay07 — 25 Apr 2008 11:27:21 GMT

Does anyone have informaton on a "boarding house" on Jackson Street in Mobile? Supposedly Ada Catrett Thompson worked there prior to 1900. Would anyone have pictures of the house if it is still standing? Also, is there a 'JOACHIM' street or perhaps there was a boarding house there with that name?

Thank you so very much.

John Barron lineage

acycay07 — 25 Apr 2008 11:21:34 GMT

Searching for information on John Barron who married Mary Hume in Clarke County on Aug.1823. Mary and John Barron were the parents of Eveline or Evelyn Barron who married Thomas Jarvis. They show in the 1850 Clarke County with:George,William,James and my gr gr grandfather: Thomas Larkin Jarvis age 6.

I desire to trace the Barron lineage of Eveline.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
acy_cay07@yahoo.com

Thomas E. and Bertha (Johnson) Perry Dates of death

Sanjos347 — 16 Apr 2008 6:31:08 GMT

I am looking for death notices and or graves for a Thomas E. Perry and his wife Bertha Perry. They lived in the Chetek and Rice Lake area in the early 1900's up to the 1930 Census, that is where I loose them. They had 7 children, Lawrence, Victor and Edgar, Esther, Leona and Ralph and last Arthur. I have found all of the children but one, but cannot locate a gravesite of reither of the parents. Any help would be great! Thank you! Sandy

Swanson / Ness family question

fivestar185 — 8 Apr 2008 12:17:06 GMT

I am searching for information about the family of my grandmother Mabel Elizabeth (Ness) Swanson. She was born to Peter A. Ness and Sophia (Strand) Ness in Cumberland, Wisconsin, 7 June 1900, died 26 May 1952. Mabel had brothers and sisters named Peter, Melvin, Agnes and Mary.
Mabel married Oscar L. Swanson May 5, 1923. They had four sons. Vernon, Gerald, Dean and Robert. My father is Dean Swanson. I know that Mabel taught school in Rice Lake. The family moved to Vancouver, Washington in the 1940's. I would like to contact family that can help me with the facts about my grandmother and her family.
Cindy (Swanson) Morgan
13312 NE 414 St.
Amboy, WA 98601-3519
1-360-263-3104
fivestar@pacifier.com

LDS CHURCH CEMETARY IN CHETEK

TammyPowell14 — 16 Mar 2008 6:28:09 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knew where the LDS church's cemetary in Chetek would be. My great great grandfather was supposedly buried through the LDS church in Chetek back in approximately 1931. I have hit a dead end trying to find him and information on him. I have posted many posts concerning him (William Amasa Dodge). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

NASER, Louise [OBIT]

d_ervasti — 12 Jan 2002 5:55:13 GMT

From the Barron County News Shield dated Thurs., Jan 14, 1937

MRS. JOHN NASER

Rev. Fr. Fassbender officiated at requeim high mass on Saturday when last rites were held at Sacred Heart Catholic church for Mrs. John Naser, pioneer of the Almena community.

Louise Gabriel was born June 6, 1868, in Prague, Germany, and came to America when 22 years of age. She was married to John Naser at St. Paul and they located at Almena in 1891, first on a farm north of the town and then in 1916 on a farm adjoining the village.

She is survived by her husband and 10 children: Mrs. Marie Uleman of St. Paul, George of Bakersfield, Calif., John of St. Paul, Mrs. Wm. Effertz and Mrs. Henry Swansen of Almena, Joseph of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. Perry Mc Cann, Mrs. Bernard Mattson and Edward, all of Eau Claire, and Lenore, at home; two stepchildren, Mrs. Henry Ruhlin and Mrs. Jos. Stoeberl Jr. of Almena, 29 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. John Miller of St. Paul and Mrs. George Stauner of Medford. One daughter, Mrs. Fred Yousten, preceded her in death.

All of the children of the deceased and their families were present at the funeral except George of California and Joe of Rochester. Others from away who attended the funeral were Miss Lulu Froehner, Mesdames Mike Mulkern, Ben Olson, W. Johnson, and Jake Spies, Mr. and Mrs. John Schaeffer, all of St. Paul, Mesdames George Stauner and Bernard Hirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Jeo Kreff and Henry Brost, all of Medford.

Mrs. Naser was one of Almena's most beloved ladies. She always was cheery and smiled to the end. Her kindnesses were numerous.

Her nieces and nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Kreff, Mrs. Bernard Hirsch and Henry Brost sang the requiem. Flower girls were Barbara Steoberl and Bernadine Swansen. Pallbearers were N.P. Becker, John Pimple, Sebastian Stauner, Joseph Schaubschlager, Edward Kuchenmeister, and John Oberpriller.

Richard Wayne Braatz obit

pjsworld1 — 7 Mar 2008 12:20:26 GMT

From the Rice Lake Chronotype:

Richard Braatz, 62, of Rice Lake died November 15 at Lake View Medical Center. A memorial service was [held on] Sunday at Jarocki Funeral Chapel in Rice Lake, with the Rev. Rick Lund officiating.

Mr. Braatz was born December 19, 1939 to Raymond and Marie (Bilodeau) Braatz in Milwaukee where he grew up and received his elementary education. He graduated from Horlick High School in Racine in 1957 and then worked in the plumbing business in the Racine area. After suffering an accident, Mr. Braatz attended Kenosha Technical School and received a two-year associate degree in computer programming and worked for FWD Company in Clintonville. He moved to Rice Lake in 1981 and worked various jobs until 1987, when he went on Social Security disability. On June 17, 1989 he married Shelly Vaughn. Mr. Braatz enjoyed rock collecting, playing cards and the game of chess.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly; four sons, David of Delavan, Daniel of Denver, Colorado, Joe of Ogdensburg and Sean of Rice Lake; four daughters, Dawn Braatz and Deborah Braatz, both of Milwaukee, Marie Braatz of Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas and Megan Braatz of Rice Lake; 7 grandchildren, a brother, Roger of Rice Lake and a sister, Marguerite Beffa of Minneapolis.

Look up please Richard Wayne Braatz

descendentz — 31 Jan 2008 7:05:03 GMT

Seeking info on Richard Wayne Braatz born 19 Dec 1939 Milwaukee, Wi Died 15 Nov 2002 Rice Lake, Barron, WI

Need his parents information (off death certificate/obit?)
Thanks
descendentz@gmail.com

Gertrude Hamlow Feldkirchner obit

pjsworld1 — 7 Mar 2008 12:06:45 GMT

From the September 29, 1938 edition of the Barron News-Shield:

Mrs. Gertrude Feldkirchner of Almena died Thursday evening, September 15, at the Barron hospital at the age of 25 years, six months and eight days.

She was born at Rush City, Minn, March 1, 1913, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hamlow, and at the age of three years came with her parents to Almena where she had resided ever since. She was married to Glen Feldkirchner on July 25, 1931.

Her early death is mourned by her parents, her brothers Lester, Willard and Robert, one sister Ione, two small children, many other relatives and friends.

Her funeral was at St. Matthew's Lutheran church, Almena, Sunday afternoon, September 18, the Rev. H.E. Klinkenberg, officiating.

Emma Ryan obit

pjsworld1 — 6 Mar 2008 11:55:37 GMT

From the Rice Lake Chronotype

Mrs. Emma Ryan

Funeral services were held Saturday morning from St. Joseph's Catholic church for Mrs. Emma Ryan, 80, a lifelong resident of Rice Lake who died at a local hospital last Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. Msgr. Peter P. Meyer officiated and burial was made in St. Joseph's cemetery.

Mrs. Ryan was born Emma Secore March 8, 1873, at Tuscobia and became the wife of William Ryan in 1898.

She is survived by four sons: Arthur of Rice Lake, Theodore of St. Louis, Henry of Milwaukee,and Lawrence of Eau Claire; six daughters, Mrs. Frank Forga of Milwaukee, Mrs. Irene Goulet of Madison, Mrs. Genevieve Christen of Forrest City, Iowa, Mrs. Beatrice Terhall of Sun Prairie, Wis., Mrs. Lillian Reser of Tonkawa, Okla., and Miss Eleanor Ryan of Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Joe Amans of Rice Lake, and three brothers, Felix and Frank Secore of Rice Lake and Alex of Beloit. Also living are 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Anna Raven

geribarton49 — 5 Mar 2008 4:50:15 GMT

Thanks for the infomation on the Ravens that died. No it is not necessary to have anything on them. We were looking more for Something On Anna Raven and who her parents were and if any siblings. These must have been related to Anna in some way. Thanks for the effort.

Needing help with Dodges

TammyPowell14 — 4 Mar 2008 12:23:08 GMT

I am also related to the Dodge's of Chetek area. I have also been in touch with Pat Leonard. My grandfather was Kenneth Dodge, his dad was Benjamin Dodge, and his grandfather was William (amasa) Dodge, whose father was George Dodge. I am looking for info on this line starting with William and going backwards. Any help would be appreciated.

Obituary lookup for the Catlin family in Cumberland

chip5610 — 2 Mar 2008 5:48:12 GMT

I am hoping that someone could look up the obituaries for the following 4 people:

Walter Catlin D: Dec 1956
Mary A (Gratto) Catlin D: 22 Mar 1975
Clyde Walter Catlin D: 18 April 1986
Ingvild Alice (Gabrielson) Catlin D: Apr 1992

Thanks in advance,

Chip

JAMES H. FULLER land sale 1903

MarilynShanahan — 1 Mar 2008 8:01:01 GMT

Any information or reference is appreciated to obtain the information on the sale of land (a barber shop - the first in Cumberland) of my ggrandfather, James Harvey Fuller. The date of the sale would be approximately 1903. He lived in Cumberland since the late 1870's with wife Alice Jennings Fuller. He became the first barber in the locale. He sold his shop and land and wondering where I can find the details of such a land exchange. Thank you
M. Shanahan

Death lookup

rdnck101smom — 3 Feb 2008 11:23:56 GMT

I am looking for information on Adelaide Mitts and Clarissa Mitts, two wives of Zenas Mitts. Zenas and Adelaide were married in 1874 in St Croix County. They made their home around Prairie Farm. She was in the 1880 census for Barron County. Zenas married Clarissa Hill in 1891 in Barron County. Zenas passed away in 1916 at Prairie Farm. I assume he is buried at Evergreen Cemetery. I would really appreciate any help.

Kathy Winters

Martha Raven

geribarton49 — 1 Feb 2008 4:52:04 GMT

Looking for any information on Martha Raven who was married to Charles Earl Barton . They had 3 children. Charles earl Barton Was the son Of William E. Barton

KIBBE DESCENDANTS

nandixon — 9 Aug 2002 3:25:17 GMT

I am not a Kibbe descendant, but am seeking Kibbes from Jefferson Co NY who migrated to Wisconsin for a future Collins genealogy. Tacy Collins m Sumner Kibbe. Their son, Pell Kibbe b 1816 m Tabita Permilia Livingston and migrated to WI and had Alonzo, Lynus, Edward and Lovina. I need dates and places for these people, and would be happy to share what I have about their ancestors.

John Morgan ALLEN and Ida Mae LINDSCOTT

Fran_Woodcock — 26 Feb 2008 3:28:05 GMT

We are looking for any information on the families of John Morgan ALLEN and Ida Mae LINDSCOTT. The lived in the Rice Lake area and had the following children: Vinice birth:March 1894; Ariel Freeman birth:January 1899 and Alwin Edward birth:March 1903 who was adopted by John and Ida. We would like birth, death, marriage, obits, pics and info on the adoption if available. We are just beginninig to look for info and anything will be helpful.

Thanks,
Fran

Parks family from Ontario to Pierce Co WI to Barron Co Wisconsin

mqt — 15 Oct 2007 2:44:37 GMT

This Parks family shown in the Canadian 1851 Census is found at Canada West (Ontario ) Lanark County 19 Bathurst 173 57 41 C_11731 A

Andw Park Male 35 abt. 1817
Ireland line 41

Bridget Parks Female 30 abt. 1822 Ireland line 42
She was b Ire, maiden name Donnelly, maybe lived England, married , lived and bore children in Canada, probably traveled to Lake City MN before settling with her adult children in Pierce Co. WI.

Thos Parks Male 10 abt. 1842 Canada line 43
Eventually settled in Barron Co. WI
Taken from: History of Barron Co .Wisconsin. H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co.1922, pg. 355.
"Thomas Parks, now deceased, was a well known figure in Barron County life for more than thirty years. He was one of the real leaders of the township in which he lived, his judgment was always to be relied upon, and he was one of those thorough-going steady men upon whom rests the stability of agricultural life in the Northwest. In his home he was all that a husband and father should be, and his death was sincerely mourned. He was born June 6, 1842, in Burgess, Ontario, Canada, and was there reared and educated. In1873 he came to the United States and settled in Pierce County, this state, where he bought 80 acres of land and carried on general farming. In 1881 he sold out and came to Barron County, where he took a homestead of 80 acres in section 13, Oak Grove Township, and devoted sixteen years to its development. He cleared 40 acres, erected a set of buildings and bought suitable equipment. In 1897 he sold out and purchased 240 acres in section 35 in the same township. There he cleared 120 acres of land. He put up a good set of buildings, which, when they were destroyed, he replaced with another set. He was at the height of a successful career when he died Aug.19, 1913. He was a valued member of the county board, and also served for many years on the town board and on page 7 the school board of his district. Fraternally he was a member of the Catholic Knights. He and his family were communicants of the Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Parks was married Aug. 23,1869, to Bridget Darcy, born Feb. 2, 1847, in Canada , daughter of Michael and Bridget (Donley) Darcy, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Parks have had four children: Andy, Thomas, George and Frank. The last mentioned died Feb.13, 1918."

Ann Parks Female 8 abt. 1844 Canada line 44
Moved to Lake City MN and probably married there. Husb James A Mulholland or (am)
Settled Olivet, Pierce Co. WI.

Alexr Parks Male 7 abt. 1845 Canada line 45
Married Jane Maher, died abt. 1920 in Ontario.

Patrick Parks's Male 6 abt. 1846 Canada line 46 I believe but can't document that he also first settled in Pierce Co and then relocated to Barron Co.

Margaret Parks Female 4 abt. 1848 Canada line 47
Married a Mr. Badour who was a French Canadian They lived around Elmwood Pierce Co. WI.

Born after the 1851 census

Bridget Parks married Black Mike O'Connell and lived in Pierce Co. WI

Barney lived in Spring Valley Pierce Co. WI

LESTER PARKS KING -- Barron Co. Gen. Soc.

Ann King-Shelton — 7 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Lester Parks KING, resident of Statesville, Iredell County, NC (b.9-03-12 Mecklenburg Co., NC; d. 12-25-75 Forsyth Co., NC

Son of C.C. KING and Essie (McCREE) KING.

C.C. KING (b. July 1871; d. February 1920).

Essie (McCree) KING (b. 11/22/1872; d. 10-8-1919)

Lester Parks KING was the grandson of James C. McREA
(b. 4-13-1843; d. 6-2-1890) and Frances (Fannie) MCREA
(b. 4-4-1850; d. 1-26-1931).

Lester Parks KING was the great-grandson of David Harvey McCREE and Vilott A. HIPP.

Lester Parks KING's brothers and sisters: Fred, Eunice, Maggie, Harry, Lucy, Edith, Roy, Ada

Lester Parks KING married on 8-4-34; wife still living; 1 daughter born 8-5-47 (still living).

Donnellys & Parks in Barron County in late 1800's & early 1900s

mqt — 13 Feb 2008 3:12:51 GMT

The Parks lived in Oak Grove Township, Barron Co. by the year 1900. The Parks matriarch was a Donnelly and it was said that her Donnelly relatives also settled in the same area. I would like to find the Donnellys who were related to my Parks family. I would like to find the Parks in documents later than 1930.

My great great grandmother Bridget Donnelly b. Ireland abt. 1820 married (where ?) Andrew Parks b. Ireland abt. 1815. Bridget moved with most of her children to Pierce Co. Wisconsin in about 1870. In the census she was listed as a widow.

The oldest Parks child was Thomas b. abt. 1842 in Lanark Co. Ontario. Thomas and his wife Bridget Darcey (aunt of Margaret Dorcy Haughian, Barron Co.) and two sons, Michael and Frank (Patrick Francis) first settled in Pierce Co (1880 census) and then moved to Oak Grove, Barron Co. (1900 census).

Alexander stayed in Ontario and married Jane Maher. Two children of their children immigrated to Wisconsin: Daniel Joseph (eventually an insurance salesman) b. abt. 1885 lived in Ellsworth, Pierce Co. and Beatrice a nurse in Rice Lake, Barron Co. did not marry but had an adopted daughter.

The other children of Bridget Donnelly Parks lived in Pierce Co: Margaret married Badour, Patrick, Ellen, John Bernard (Barney) Spring Valley, Bridget who married "Black" Mike O'Connell died in house fire with five of her children and Ann married James Alexander Mulholland (Mulhollam) El Paso. Any help finding records of or people researching these Donnellys and Parks would be appreciated.

Mary

jordan and kohl family for barron co. cemetery book

thomas_knott — 29 Jun 2001 11:21:47 GMT

I NEED ANYONE CAN HELP LOOK ON BARRON CO. CEMETERY BOOK THEN IF FIND ON LIST AND WRITE INFORMATION ON E MAIL TO ME OK THEODORE AND HIS WIFE IS FREDERICA JORDAN AND ANY ON LLIST ON NAME JORDAN.

I NEED FOR FRED AND HIS WIFE LYDIA JORDAN.

ANY LIST ON NAME ON- kohl family

Rosma Rathbun Limbeck

mountainsofthemoon — 2 Feb 2008 11:42:46 GMT

Rosma submitted so much history on the Rathbun family to Heritage books, etc.It was from the scrapbooks of Ethel Leigh and Flora Leigh.

I am wondering how Rosma was related to my Caroline Amanda Rathbun Leigh Love of Herkimer, Co. NY > Monroe CO. WI > Morrison Co. MN (1837-1906) Flora Leigh was my husband's great grandmother.

Frank Crotteau Obit

joshsaffert — 23 Jan 2008 2:26:04 GMT

From the Rice Lake Chronotype, Dec 17, 1909

Frank Crotteau died Saturday, Dec. 11, at the advanced age of 72 years. The funeral was held Tuesday at nine o'clock from St. Joseph's church, Rev. C. F. Schmit officiating, and the remains interred in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased came to this country from Canada 40 years ago. A widow and nine children are left to mourn the departure of a loving husband and father.

Death lookup

rdnck101smom — 1 Dec 2007 6:36:40 GMT

I am looking for the date of Frank Millard's death. I know he was alive when his sister died in 1944 andI believe he died before 1950. I also would like a copy of his obituary. Thank you very much. Kathy Winters

Caroline Brown

bb_12 — 11 Jan 2008 10:43:23 GMT

Seeking any info on Caroline Brown, listed in 1920 Census as 34 yrs old and living with husband Jay S, age 44, and son Leroy, age 6, in Cumberland; listed in 1930 as widowed and living in Cumberland with her son.

Any bio details on this Caroline Brown, or info on this Jay S. Brown family group, is appreciated.

Elmer E. Kent obit

pjsworld1 — 18 Jan 2008 5:24:18 GMT

From the January 17, 1957 edition of the Barron County Shield:

Services Held for Elmer Kent

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, for Elmer E. Kent, 85, who died Saturday, Jan. 12, after a long illness.

The services were conducted by Rev. F.H. Stair at the Rausch Funeral Chapel and burial was in Wayside cemetery. The pallbearers were Judge L.C. Youngman, Atty. F.E. Van Sickle, Atty. George Strang, Hammond Heiland and Clarence Edson of Barron, and Atty. Edward Coe of Rice Lake.

Mr. Kent was employed by the Barron County Abstract Co. and worked until he was past the age of 80.

He was born Sept. 19, 1871 in the town of Dallas and lived in Dallas and Cameron before coming to Barron.

Mr. Kent was married July 1, 1903 to Emily J. Ferguson at Menomonie. She died in December, 1913, and later he married Elsie Kent.

Surviving are his widow and two cousins, William B. Kent of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Grace Lape of Ventura, Calif.

Frank Millard's obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 9:13:47 GMT

From the April 10, 1947 edition of the Barron County News-Shield:

Frank Millard

Frank Millard, one of Barron county's pioneers, died March 27 in Barron at the age of 92 years, 11 months. He was born May 3, 1854 at Mazomanie and came to Barron county at an early age.

He settled on a farm at Dority Creek where he developed an apiary and later went into dairying. He retired and lived in Barron for the past two years.

Mr. Millard was married to Annie Peach, who died several years ago. Surviving are a step-son, Charles Peach of Minneola, Fla.; and four nephews and four nieces, children of the late Mrs. Mary white. They are Olive Fletcher, MRs. Dewey Dissmore, Mrs. Emma Blackburn and P.A. White of Entiat, Wash., M.H. White of Hillsdale, F.E. White of Seattle, Wash., and C.A. White of Lebanon, Ore.

Funeral services were held April 2 at the Jasperson funeral home. Rev. E.E. Clements officiating. Mrs. Charles Fillmore sang, accompanied by Mrs. Arthur Nelson. Internment was in Evergreen cemetery at Prairie Farm. The pallbearers were Lewis Huff, Harry Huff, Ernest Huff, Elmer Horscheit, Melvin Fillmore and Clyde McKee

Mabel Landon obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 4:07:36 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Mabel Landon

Mabel Landon, 76, a resident of the Town of Sumner, died May 9 at a Rice Lake hospital. She was born in Sumner February 21, 1893, where was a lifelong resident. In 1911 she was married to Claude Landon who preceded her in death. She is survived only by one son, James, of Kansas City, Missouri.

Funeral services were held May 13 at the Burton Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Glendon Smith officiating. Burial was in the Sumner Cemetery.

Sam McKeever obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 4:04:56 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Sam McKeever

Sam M. McKeever, 65, Cameron, died May 13 at the Veterans Hospital, Ft. Snelling.

Born January 10, 1904, in Sioux City, Iowa, he was a World War II veteran and a member of the Cameron American Legion Post.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Byrnes (Betty) of Cameron; one brother, Robert of Sioux City, Ia; three sisters, Mildred Mattingly and Lizzie Julius of Sioux City and Emma Mingo of South Sioux, Nebr.

Funeral services were held May 17 at the Burton Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Arnold Vocke officiating. Internment was in the National Cemetery at Ft. Snelling, Minneapolis, Minn.

Arthur McLellan obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 3:53:25 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Arthur McLellan

A former Cameron resident, Arthur McLellan, 80, of Minneapolis, died May 12 in a Jordan, Minn., nursing home. He was born April 26, 1889, in Barron County and was a building contractor in Minneapolis before retiring.

Surviving are his wife Louise, four sons, three daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held May 15 at the Burton Funeral Home in Cameron, Rev. Arnold Vocke officiating, with internment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Roy Bartlett obituary

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 3:31:01 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Roy Bartlett

Roy Bartlett, 66, Cameron, died Tuesday, May 13, at a Rice Lake hospital.

Born May 1, 1903 in Cameron, he was a lifelong resident there, retiring in 1964, after being the John Deere Implement dealer there for many years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Boortz whom he married December 25, 1924; one son, Boyd of Rock Island, Ill; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Sirianni, Rice Lake, and Mrs. Roger Bellows, Cameron; one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Orpha) Allen, Cameron; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Arnold Vocke officiating, and burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Marian Matthews obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 3:07:48 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Mrs. Marian Matthews

Funeral services for Mrs. Marian Matthews, 56, Route 1, Cameron, were held Saturday, May 10, at the Burton Funeral Chapel in Camreon with Rev. Milton Ford officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. Matthews was born in Minnesota on December 8, 1912, and died May 6 at a Rice Lake hospital. She married Everett Matthews in 1939 and they lived in Superior and Rice lake before moving to Cameron 7 years ago.

Besides her husband she is survived by her father, Frank Horn of Cameron.

Lyle Roy Johnson obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 3:04:11 GMT

From the September 2, 1987 edition of the Rice Lake Chronotype:

Lyle Johnson

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Appleyard's Home for Funerals for Lyle R. Johnson, 65, of Rice Lake, who died Tuesday at the Lakeview Medical Center. Father Allan Bradley will officiate the services and burial will be made in the Veteran's Cemetery in Spooner, where military rites will be accorded him.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at Appleyard's Home for Funerals where there will be a 7 p.m. wake service.

Mr. Johnson was born March 21, 1922 at Minong. On August 2, 1947, he married the former Alice Engle Gilbert at Hertel. He was employed by the Soo Line Railroad for many years, during which time he was a resident of Spooner and Gordon. He was an army veteran of WWII and had received the Bronze Star.

Mr. Johnson and his wife have been residents of Rice Lake for the past 19 years, where he has been employed by Johnson Truck Bodies until his retirement in 1985.

He is survived by his wife, Alice of Rice Lake; one son, Jerry Gilbert of Streamwood, Ill.; three grandchildren; three brothers, Bernard of Spooner, Loren of Michigan and Wilbur of Cumberland; and one sister, Helen McConnell of Beloit, Michigan.

Lawrence Hessel obit

pjsworld1 — 4 Jan 2008 2:53:38 GMT

From the May 22, 1969 edition of the Chetek Alert

Lawrence Hessel

Lawrence Hessel was born November 17, 1885, in Bloomer, Wis., and
passed away May 8, 1969, in a Rice Lake hospital.

He was a former member of the Cameron Fire Department and served
for several terms on the Village Board at Cameron where he had resided
for many years.

Surviving his wife, the former Clara Hoffman, whom he married October 8,
1913; three sons, Louis and Francis of Cameron and Donald of New
Brighton, Minn; four daughters, Mrs. Delores Huset, Cameron; Mrs.
Kay Kinney of Black River Falls, Gertrude Hessel of West Allis, and
Janet Minette of Proctor, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Byrnes of Rice
Lake and Mrs. Anna McDermid of Racine; one brother, Robert of
Rome, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held May 10 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in
Cameron with Father Alfonze Zoltowaski officiating, and burial was in
St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rice Lake.

Ludwig Berger & Peterine Wald married 1897 Barron County

DennisBartholomew — 21 Dec 2007 3:15:37 GMT

Seeking information on Ludwig A. Berger who I believe married Peterine E. Wald on April 19 1897 in Barron County.

I believe Peterine may have been a widow, and her actual maiden name was Evenson.

Has anyone run across this couple in their research?

death and obituary lookup

rdnck101smom — 18 Dec 2007 6:15:24 GMT

I am looking for the death of two small children. My great0great grandparents Frank and Henrietta Mitts had two children who did not live to be six months. Miles Mitts died in 1877 and his sister Sarah died in 1878. I know Sarah's birth record is on file in Barron County, Not sure about Miles.

Kathy Winters

Barron County web site

fishin49 — 11 Dec 2007 6:37:51 GMT

I lost the site that was published that showed all the cemetaries etc in Barron co. It was a regular Barron Count site. Anyone help me?

Pleasant Fosters Death

Reva Elias — 4 Feb 2006 9:17:32 GMT

I am sorry but all I have is 1938 which is what it says on the headstone. No one knows anything of this man and his two children are both dead. My mother is the only living relative and she said all she remembers is that he was buried in the summer time. I know this is asking alot from you to look for me but I sure do appreciate the help. If this helps at all his wife was Mary and she died in 1922 in a tornado in Prarie Farm think three other people died in that also. I do have her obit. His parents are Charles W Foster and Agnes. Thank you so very much.