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Does anyone know what this is ?

LHannaBennett — 5 Sep 2008 11:24:42 GMT

Hi, I took a photo of this in the Marcellon Cemetery I thought it was interesting but was curious as to what it is. I thought maybe they rested the caskets on there for funerals that was my best guess. I am attaching a photo to this query. Lori Hanna Bennett

Garner, McElroy, Betts, Brown, Seymour

Michele Veith — 30 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching in Columbia County for information regarding the surnames Garner, McElroy, Betts, Brown and Seymour. I will share what info I have with you.

Mrs. Caroline Borde

PBernander — 19 Apr 2003 7:07:00 GMT

This is a secondary source report. It is typeset, but of uncertain origin.
[Rio, Columbia, Wisconsin]
[Farmington, Jefferson, Wisconsin]

Item titled THE DEATH ROLL --
The Rio Blade contains the following death notice: Mrs. Caroline Borde died at the home of her son Charles, two miles west of this village on Wednesday, March 30 [1921], at the age of seventy years, of heart failure. Caroline Lieske was born in Germany, Aug. 10, 1846, and was there married to Ferdinand Barde [sic]. They came to this country in 1868, settling in Farmington, Jefferson county, Wis., where they resided until after the death of Mr. Borde which occurred on Dec. 25, 1901, when with her family the deceased moved to Rio. To this union thirteen children were born, six sons and seven daughters, two of which died in infancy. Those who are left to mourn her loss are: Gustave, William, Frank, Charles, Edward, Mrs. H. Jarosch, Mrs. Ida Raabe, Mrs. Max Rieman, Mrs. A. A. Carlile, Mrs. C. F. Monroe, Mrs. John Nintzel and one brother, Julius Lieske, of Minnesota.
The remains were taken to Farmington on Saturday morning, April 2, where services were held at the Lutheran church and the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband.

Williams genealogy

Z_spotz — 28 Sep 2004 2:06:51 GMT

Does anyone have the Morris Sibly Williams line back? I know his father was William Williams, but would like siblings.

Thankyou
Kathie

Sawyer Hannah, Mrs obit

LHannaBennett — 11 Aug 2008 1:27:11 GMT

Is there anyone that could look this obit up for me at the Portage Library. Lori

Sawyer Hannah, Mrs. Monday 70 yr. 11-15-1899 reel 26

Peck Obits

JulieFontenot1 — 6 Aug 2008 4:06:40 GMT

I am looking for 3 obits for Columbia County. The obits are: Laura F Peck died 22 Mar 1967 in Wyocena, Valley H Peck died May 1968 in Columbus, and Eugene J Peck died 22 Feb 1971 in Columbus. The death dates and places I got from social security so I hope they are correct. If anyone can help me with these obits I would be very grateful. Thank you.

Columbia County

PQuesnel31933 — 6 Mar 2006 6:51:27 GMT

Columbia county, Tyler Loring BROWN born July 1853 in Arlington or Lowville. He died Mar. 5, 1908 in MN and body sent to Poynette "for burial beside his mother Hannah HIGLEY". Tyler Brown reportedly has a connection also to KEEGEN. Pat BPQ@home.com

Charles J. & Louise Lange c. 1920

Paul Price — 18 Jul 2008 1:08:09 GMT

Looking for descendants of Charles J. & Louise Lange of Columbus Wisc. circa 1910- 1920. I am in possession of some old photos (saved from estate auction). Contact me at plprph@juno.com and I will mail them to you.

Obit of Mrs. Rebecca Purves (nee Wear)

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 7:40:16 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 26 September 1890

* This is a lengthy obit and I have only summarized the vitals here.

Mrs. Rebecca Purves, wife of John I. Purves, daughter of Walter Wear, born in Edinburg, Scotland in 1802. Married in 1825 to John I. Purves, came to America in 1825. Had 10 children, only 5 survive her. Died 19 September 1890. Buried in Wyocena Cemetery.

Rev. Morris S. JONES

jamiejhunter1 — 12 Jul 2008 5:12:01 GMT

Is anyone researching this man? As I understand, he was in Portage, Columbia County, and possibly preaching c1919.

JONES....I know....it's a shot in the dark, but I thought I would give it a try.

jamie johnson hunter
in southern CA

E.B Craig Obit

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:06:02 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 12 December 1890

E.B Craig of Lewiston, died Dec.8, at 67 years of age. He has lived here for 40 years and has a brother in Wyocena.

Moese W. Twitchell m. Mary Mann, Oct 18, 1842, NH>WI 1846

MayorJoe — 8 Jul 2008 2:10:03 GMT

From the “History of Columbia County, Wisconsin-1880” there is a biographical sketch under the ‘Town of Wyocena’ for Moses W. Twitchell, farmer, Secs. 14 & 23; P.O. Wyocena; born March21, 1816, in Sullivan Co, NH. He was married in Cheshire Co, NH, Oct 18, 1842, to Mary M. Mann, who was born May 22, 1819, in that county, on the farm formerly owned by her grandfather; Mr. Twitchell first came to Wisconsin in 1846, located land in Springvale in June 1847, and the next October removed to his present location in the town of Wyocena. Have two children ---Ada E., now Mrs Henry C Stanley, of Wyocena, and Mendelson E., who was born Sept 30, 1850, and married July 27, 1875, to Miss Maranda Salsbury, daughter of S.H. Salsbury, one of the first settler of Wyocena; they have one child, Jesse, born Oct 8, 1877. Mr Twitchell is a Republican, and has held the office of Supervisor one year, Chairman one year, Town Treasurer and Justice of the Peace, which office he how holds; owns land; Mrs Twitchell is a Congregationalist.

Wedding of Belle Stanley & Walter English

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:17:33 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 15 May 1891

Mr. Walter English and Miss Belle M. Stanley, daughter of Mr. H.C. Stanley, were wed March 12, 1891, by the Rev. J.B. Cole of Pardeeville.

MAIR Family Information/Lookup request

ChrissyPettit1 — 10 Apr 2008 8:20:34 GMT

I live in Minnesota and am unable to get to WI anytime soon to do a lookup on some information I found. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone in the area finds themselves able to check a few things for me when they're at a library. I am currently researching the MAIR family (other surnames: Jamieson, Caldow).

The items I found (which I hope bring me some answers) are from the "Portage WI Newspapers Obituary Index 1850-1907".

-Mair, Agnes reel 19A
-Mair, Anna reel 19A
-Mair Charles, Mrs. reel 30
-Mair, Lavina reel 4
-Mair, Thomas reel 35

Copies would be wonderful (I will pay copy fees/postage), but at this point just the information listed in these obits are a huge help.

Please contact me if you have any info or are willing to help! Thank you in advance!

Christina Pettit
Christina.Pettit@comcast.net

Marriage of Myron Thompson and Miss A.E. Lewis

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 8:58:58 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 6 January 1870

At Columbus- Thurs. Jan. 6, married by the Rev. J. McDonald. Mr Myron Thompson, of Vermillion, Dakota, and Miss A.E. Lewis, of Columbus.

Obit Mary Topliff

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:54:50 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus , Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 16 Dec 1868

Died- Dec. 2, Mary Topliff, wife of Alfred, aged 68 years.

Marriage John Richards and Maria Thurston

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 2:01:34 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 4 Nov 1868

Married- Oct. 29, by the Rev. D. Eldridge, John E. Richards and Maria A. Thurston, both of Columbus.

DECENDANTS OF EDWARD AND MARY SCHIEFELBEIN

ellemdee4 — 3 Jul 2008 2:35:46 GMT

I'm looking for information on the children of Edward and Mary Schiefelbein of Portage. My grandfather, Harold, was their youngest child born 1903. The others, born between 1886 and 1900, are Albert, Anna, Alma, Amelia, Walter and John. Edward was born in Germany in 1860 and Mary in 1856, possibly in England.

Anna may have been working in a rooming house in Milwaukee in 1905.

Would espeically like to hear from their decendants but all help greatly appreicated.

Marriage of Thomas Hilliker and Jennie Clark

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 2:03:55 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 4 Nov 1868

Oct. 22, by J.C. Hoppin, Esq, Thomas Hilliker and Jennie Clark were married. Both reside in Columbus.

Marriage of Francis Burt & Harriet Bardwell

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:59:34 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County ) Dated: 25 Nov 1868

Married- In Fountain Prairie, Francis John Burt and Harriet Olivia Bardwell.

* No date was recorded.

Marriage of Cornwell Chase and Mary Livermore

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:57:24 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 16 Dec 1868

Married- In Columbus, Dec.2, 1868, by the Rev. R.W. Bosworth, Cornwell Chase of Owatonna, Mn., and Miss Mary E. Livermore.

Obit Abraham Shelmadine

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:53:02 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 27 Jan 1869

Died at Waupon on the 12th, Mr. Abraham Shelmadine, of consumption, aged 65 years, He was born in Schoharie County, Ny, and moved here 13 years ago.

Marriage of Mary B. McGuire & Samuel Dixon

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:50:23 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 3 Feb 1869

Married- In Columbus, by the Rev. Mr. Patton, Mr. Samuel Dixon on Pa and Mrs. Mary B. McGuire.

Marriage of Edward Phipps & Philena Thompson

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:48:05 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 10 Feb 1869

Feb. 9, in Hampden, Edward Phipps and Philena Thompson, both of Lowville, were married.

Marriage of John Young & Emma Montgomery

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:45:34 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 10 Feb 1869

Married- In Hampden, on Jan. 26, John A. Young and Emma J. Montgomery.

Marriage of Edward Bowen and Sophia Lang

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:20:00 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 17 Feb 1869

Married- On the 7th, at the residence of E.V. Richmond at Sun Prairie, by the Rev. W.A. Hendrickson, Edward Bowen and Miss Sophia Lang, both of Columbus.

Marriage of Dr. Jay Jennings and Hattie Woodruff

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:17:22 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 17 Feb 1869

Married - On the 10th, by the Rev. R.W. Bosworth, Dr. Jay Jennings and Hattie G. Woodruff in Columbus village.

Obit Mary Colville

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:15:20 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 31 March 1869

In Columbus on the 26th, Mary Jane Colville, wife of James, died aged 35 years.

Obit John Petty

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:13:36 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Colubus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 7 April 1869

Died in York, on the 5th, Mr. John Petty, aged 72.

Marriage of Rocelia Ranney and Myron Sawyer

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:11:50 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 21 April 1869

Married in the town of York, at the bride's fathers' home, on the 15th, by the Rev. J. Bridges, Miss Rocelia S. Ranney and Myron W. Sawyer of Columbus.

Marriage of Rueben Sherman and Alice Johnson

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:08:49 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 5 May 1869

Married in Columbus,by the Rev. R.W. Bosworth, at the home of the bride's mother, April 28, 1869, Mr. Rueben T. Sherman, of Ripon, and Miss Alice Johnson of York.

Obit Hattie Jennings

pooderbears — 3 Jul 2008 1:06:08 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbia, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 12 May 1869

Died -In Columbus, on the 3rd, Hattie, wife of Dr. J. Jennings, aged 26 years.

Obit of Everet A. Vosburgh

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 8:56:33 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republicna Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 6 January 1870

On the 23 of December,died of typhoid fever, Everet E. Vosburgh, infant son of Orin D. and Mary Vosburgh, aged 1 year and 2 months.

Death Mary James

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:27:23 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 16 June 1869

Mary J. James, in Otsego, died April 12, 1869, aged 19 years.

Death Lee Teenager

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:39:39 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 2 June 1869

Died- Monday night, in Hampden, the son of Perry Lee, aged 15 years, after being kicked by a horse.

Death Lee Teenager

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:38:23 GMT

Marriage of James Showdin & Maria Diamond

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:31:29 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 16 June 1869

Married, in Columbus, on the 13th, at the residence of the bride, Mr. James Showdin of Westford and Mrs. Maria Diamond of Columbus.

Death William S. Graham

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:25:43 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated 30 June 1869

On the 25th, in this village , William S. Graham died, aged 19 years.

Death of Emma Montgomery

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:24:01 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated 30 June 1869

In Lowell, June 20, Emma, daughter of A.J. and S. Montgomery died, aged 4 years and 8 months.

Death of John Burns

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:22:10 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 7 July 1869

Mr. John Burns, of Elba, died on the 5th inst., when his horses ran off the bridge. He died before help had arrived.

Marriage of H. Thompson and Nellie Maroney

pooderbears — 27 Jun 2008 1:20:02 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 12 August 1869

In Columbus, married on Aug. 9 , 1869, by the Rev. M.G. Todd, Mr. H. Thompson of Columbua, and Miss Nellie A. Maroney of Portage.

Obit Hattie E. Decker

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:02:54 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia county ) Dated: 11 November 1869

Wife of J.R. Decker, died in this village Sun. a.m., Nov. 7, 1869, Hattie E. Decker, aged 30 years. She was a loving wife, devoted mother.

Marriage Thomas Butler & Martha Johnson

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:26:07 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia county) Dated: 2 September 1869

Married by the Rev. R.W. Bosworth, Thomas Butler and Miss Martha E. Johnson, all of Columbus.

Obit Robert F. Wheaton

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:24:17 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 9 September 1869

Robert F. Wheaton, expired fri a.m., in Doylestown, Sept., 6, 1869. Interment was made in Woodland, Wi., Dodge County.

Obit Pat Wildrick

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:21:49 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia county) Dated: 23 September 1869

Lengthy obit major deatils extracted.

Pat Wildrick was removed from jail by a posse of men and lynched in a nearby tree, Weds., Sept. 22. He was a well- known, daring desparado, convicted a highway robbery and had been incarcareted in Waupon for 2 years. He recently has been convicted of the famous Gates robbery. His home had been in Kilbourn City.

Death of William H. Spain and Barney Britt

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:16:57 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia county) Dated: 23 September 1869

* This is a lengthy obit - only major details extracted.

" Murder and Lynching at Portage"

Thurs. afternoon last, William H. Spain shot Barney Britt killing him instantly. Spain was immediately lynched by a team of inferiote populace. Both were Irishmen, belonging to Co. D, 19th Wis Vol, Spain was a Captain, and Britt was a private. There had been bad blood among them for some time, Britt reporting Spain had abused him.
Spain shot Britt on the street after a verbal argument between the two,. He shot him straight thru the heart, killing him instantly. Spain was immediately arrested , but police were met by a group of people who thought better. The populace took Spain to the express office and badly beat him. They then tied a noose around his neck and drug him thru the streets to a tree near Wis . and Lock Streets. They tied the rope around atree and hung him for better than 30 minutes before Deputy Sherriff Pool cut him down.
A brother from Fort Winnebago conveyed the body back home.
Spain had been a register of deeds in Adams County, and was practicing law here. He leaves a wife and four children.
Britt also lived in Fort Winnebago, and used to be addicted to drinking, but has been better for years. He was a janitor at the courthouse. He leaves a wife and eight children.

Marriage of Alexander Haddo and Isabella Ferguson

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:06:29 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( COlumbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 30 September 1869

Also married, Sep. 23, Alexander Haddo and Isabella Ferguson.

Marriage John Wagner and Elmira Myron

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:04:35 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 30 September 1869

Married by the Rev. W.A. Hendrickson, John Wagner and Miss Elmira Myron.

Marriag eof Henry Babcock and Ruth Smith

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 9:00:53 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper (Columbus , Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 6 January 1870

In Fall River, Dec. 30, married by the Rev. J.T. Suffron, Henry Babcock and Miss Ruth C. Smith, all of Fountain Prairie.

Obit of Mrs. Mary Mead

pooderbears — 18 Jun 2008 8:54:18 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 3 February 1870

* This is a lengthy obit, only major details extracted.

Mrs. Mary Mead, died sat. last, aged 49 years, death by poisoning. Mrs. Mead, a resident of Columbus for 14 years, died by suicide of morphine powders. Friends of Mary Bell and Lyman Hill. Funeral at the Universalist Church, Rev. M.G. Todd officiating.

Obit W.H. Stuts

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:55:33 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Journal ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 24 March 1870

Mr. W.H. Stuts, bookkeeper for Mr. Jacob Smith, died yesterday a.m. He had been quite low with consumption for several weeks. He was a member of Co E., 12th Reg., Wis Vol, and wounded previously thru his lungs and shoulder. He was aged 29 years and 6 mos. Services held at the Baptist Church.

Obit Asa Thornton

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:52:48 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 26 May 1870

Mr. Asa Thornton, of Otsego, died tues. morning of heart disease.

Obit of Charles Brown

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:51:20 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 30 June 1870

Charles Brown, born in Prussia, whom was working for John Kitzro, died yesterday of sun stroke.

Obit of John King

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:49:34 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County ) Dated: 30 June 1870

Mr. John King, of Elba, a native of England, died here at 87 years of age. He has been here for twenty seven years.

Obit of Hiram Welch of Danville

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:47:51 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 30 June 1870

Mr. Hiram Welch, a resident of Danville, 45 years old, died on the 19th from effects of a bullett lodged in his side, during a fight in the Rebellion. The bullett was removed by Dr. Earll, but his life could not be saved. He leaves a wife and two children.

Marriage of Lizzie Bell & Willard Fay

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:25:44 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) dated: 21 July 1870

On July 18th, married by the Rev. W.A. Hendrickson, Mr. Willard Fay and Miss Lizzie Bell, both of Columbus.

Obit William Silsbee

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:23:46 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 11 August 1870

In Columbus , on the 5th, death of young William Silsbee has occurred. He is a son of Eri and Frank Silsbee, aged 11 months.

Obit Jason Bolton

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:22:05 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 11 August 1870

In Columbus, Jason Bolton died on the 7th, aged 73 years.

Marriage of Abner Medbury & Sarah Axtell

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:20:30 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 11 August 1870

In Columbus, married by the Rev. M.G. Todd, Mr. Abner H. Medbury and Sarah Axtell, of Columbus.

Marriage of A.K.M Pomeroy & Lorinda Keefer

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:18:24 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 29 September 1870

In Elba, on the 26th, married by J.S. Bean, Esq., Mr. A.K.M. Pomeroy and Lorinda Keefer, both of Elba.

Marriage of G.M. Copeland Charlotte Hanson

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:12:44 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 3 November 1870

In Columbus, on the 2nd, Mr. G.M Copeland of Orleans County, New York, and Mrs. Charlotte Hanson of Columbus.

Marriages of Wm Flynn & Mary Brainard // John Brainard & Melissa Burnham

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:10:19 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republicna Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 3 November 1870

In Elba, On Oct., 28th, married by the Rev. M.G. Todd, Wm Flynn of Redwood Falls, Mn, and Mary L. Brainard , of Elba.

At the same time and place, Mr. John C. Brainard and Melissa Burnham, of Elba, were also married.

Obit of William Hanson

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:06:29 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus , Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 10 November 1870

In Doylestown, Mr. William Hanson, a Norwegian, was killed by a large stone. He was attempting to move the large peice of earth, when the stone must have fallen on him, disabling his body. He was found the next morning by his wife, who thought he had gone to the neighbors for a night of dancing. He leaves a wife and five children.

Marriag eof J.R Decker & Susan Hawxhurst

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:03:28 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 1 December 1870

Married at the Linden House, Watertown, on the 24th of Nov.,J.R. Decker and Susan C. Hawxhurst, both of Columbus.

Marriage Lansing Fedderly & Julia Anderson

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 9:01:17 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 1 December 1870

In Columbus, by the Rev. G.F. Reynolds, Mr. Lansing Fedderly married Julia J. Anderson, both of the Town of York.

Obit Jesse Rowell

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:58:57 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 1 December 1870

Mr. Jesse Rowell, died Sat. a.m. Mr. Rowell was born in Bath, NH.

Marriag eof John Cleland and Fanny Cleveland

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:57:26 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 15 December 1870

By the Rev. W.A. Hendrickson, Mr. John C. Cleland and Miss Fanny A. Cleveland, were married , both of the Town of York.

( The surnames are spelled as found in the newspaper)

Obit Truman Haskin

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:54:58 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 15 December 1870

* This is a lengthy obit, only the vitals have been extracted.

Truman H. Haskin died on the 10th inst. Born in Hannibal, New York Oswego County, 27 January 1841.

Obit for Elias Watson

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:52:43 GMT

Found in the Colubus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 22 December 1870

Died, Mr. Elias Watson, aged 74 years.

Obit Emily Shelton

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:51:19 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 22 December 1870

In the Town of Lowell, On the 15th inst., Emily R., wife of John Shelton, died , aged 33 years.

Marriage John Blane to Ella Barber

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:49:19 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 8 April, 1871

On the 6th last, by the Rev. H.A. Miner, Mr. John Blane of Luddington, Mi., married Miss Ella M. Barber, of Columbus.

Obit of Amariah Sawyer

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:46:52 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 26 August 1871

* This is a lengthy obit, only the vitals have been extracted.

Mrs. Amariah Sawyer, aged 66 years, died Aug. 21st. She was born about 1805 in Mass. Married 10 May 1827.

Obit of Elizabeth Jones

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:44:01 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 2 September 1871

In Columbus, Aug. 31, Elizabeth, wife of Owen W. Jones passed away, aged 41 yrs 10 mos.

Death of Zipporah Bingham - Brown

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:41:49 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 28 October 1871

Miss Zipporah Bingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bingham here, died weds., at Bedford, Mn, at the home of her brother. The 26th of Sept. last, Miss Zipporah married Mr. Albert Brown of Neilsville, Wi. She died exactly four weeks of the wedding day.

Marriage Lester Heard & Eliza Babcock

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:37:41 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 4 November 1871

Married at the Gravel Church in Fountain Prairie, Sun, Oct., 29, 1871, by the Rev. J.E. Grant, Mr. Lester A. Heard, of Augusta, and Miss Eliza J. Babcock, of Fountain Prairie.

Marriage of Henry Fields & Sarah Williams

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:35:02 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 11 November 1871

In Columbus, on the 5th, by the Rev. W.A. Hendrickson, Henry P. Fields and Sarah J. Williams , both of Columbus were married.

Marriage of Jay Jennings and Ida Kingston

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:32:56 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 25 November 1871

In Necedah, Wi, Dr. Jay Jennings ( of Columbus) and Ida M. Kingston were married, by the Rev. G.W. Case.

Obit of Allan Kanouse

pooderbears — 17 Jun 2008 8:30:32 GMT

Found in the Columbus Republican Newspaper ( Columbus, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 1 December 1871

Mr. Allan Kanouse, of Fall River, died Tues this last week. Burial was made in Sun Prairie.

Wedding of Kennedy Scott and Ellen Evans

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 10:09:01 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) dated: 27 March 1891

On March 24th, by the Rev. John R. Jones, of Columbus, Mr. Kennedy Scott, of Rio, and Miss Ellen Evans on Cambria, a daughter of Rev. Reese Evans, of Cambria,wed at the home of the bride's mother.

Wedding of Kennedy Scott and Ellen Evans

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 10:08:28 GMT

Obit of Thomas Libby

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 10:04:57 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 20 March 1891

Lengthy obit only extracted the vitals.

Thomas Libby died March 16 and burial was made in Rio Cemetery. He was born in Cornwall, England Aug. 29, 1824. On May 4th, 1846 he married Theresa Hocking. He immigrated from England in 1850 and first settled in CT. About 1856 he came to Wisconsin.

Obit of Mrs. Eleanor Jane Fox

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 10:01:11 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter newspaper. ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 13 March 1891

* Lengthy obit, only extracted the vitals.

Mrs. Eleanor Jane Fox died March 2, and was buried March 5 at York, Dane County. She was born in St. Lawrence County, NY May of 1818. For 14 years she has been a widow. She leaves 2 daughters. Has been suffering from Typhoid pneumonia for quite some time.

Marriage of James Bradley and Mary Andrews

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:37:53 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: fri 6 March 1891

Feb. 28, James Bradley of Pardeeville and Mary Andrews , of Cambria wed.

Birth of daughter Perry of Pardeeville

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:35:53 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 6 March 1891

On Feb. 18, Mr. and Mrs. F. Perry, of Pardeeville welcome a new baby daughter.

Birth of daughter Perry of Pardeeville

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:35:16 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 6 March 1891

On Feb. 18, Mr. and Mrs. F. Perry, of Pardeeville welcome a new baby daughter.

Obit of Mrs. Fox

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:33:16 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 6 March 1891

Mrs. Fox, mother of Mrs. Daniel Hull, died mon. night March 2, aged 72 years. Burial was made at York Cemetery.

Obit of Joseph Hartley

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:30:33 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 13 February 1891

Joseph Hartley of Pardeeville, died last thurs. He was born in Springvale on Oct. 7, 1852. In 1873 he married Sarah Shurrthtl , of Springvale. He leaves seven children; 3 boys and 4 girls. He is also survived by his parents and two brothers; Richard and William. Burial has taken place at Rio Cemetery.

Marriage of Johnnie Smith & Alice Gaskill

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:26:15 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio , Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 30 January 1891

Johnnie Smith, of Fall river, and Miss Ailce Gaskill, married at Fox Lake last weds., Jan. 21.

Marriage of E.E. Buck and Mabel R. Colwell of Wyocena

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:23:48 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 12 June 1891

On the 4th, Mr. E.E. Buck , of High Forest, Mn and Mabel R. Colwell, of Wyocena were married. They have plans to reside in Minnesota.

Obit Jennie James

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:20:46 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 22 May 1891

* This is a lengthy obit, I have only extracted the vitals.

Jennie James died Thurs, a.m.. She was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales on 11 August 1846. She arrived in Columbia County as an infant with her parents in 1847 or 1848. She was single, and leaves her mother , and two brothers; David and Thomas.

Marriage of Mabel Spaulding and Mr. Russell Ashley

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:14:55 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper (Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 10 April 1891

Mr. Russell Ashley and Miss Mabel Spaulding were married by the Rev. Colwell. Both are well respected in the area.

John Arthur

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:12:22 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter Newspaper ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 2 January 1890

John Arthur, died last monday night.

Marriage of Frank Clark & Miss Beahm

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:10:27 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter (Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 19 December 1890

Dec. 10, in Pardeeville, Mr. Frank Clark and Miss Beahm were married. The Rev. Cole officiated.

Perry Dunning Obit

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:08:14 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 19 December 1890

Perry Dunning, died last mon, and the funeral was on weds. the Rev. Colwell officiated. Burial was made in Wyocena.

William Webb obit

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 9:03:48 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 5 November 1890

* Lengthy obit, extracted vital details only.

William Webb, of Lowville, was killed by cars in Elba, last saturday night. He Had fell between the car and the depot platform dying within minutes. He was 73 years old, and leaves a large family of children. He is to be buried next to his wife at Elba Cemetery.

S.H. McKenna ( of Columbia County, Wisconsin)

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 8:11:16 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: 5 December 1890

S.H. McKenna, a telegraph operator of this place was killed on railroad near here - burial will be tomarrow at 2 o'clock. Baxley, Georgia 2 December 1890

The remians were ordered back here, but he was buried before the telgraph arrived. The family will leave the remains for the time.

Marriage Announcement of Willie Ashley & Nettie Cornell

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 8:07:24 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 28 November 1890

Willie Ashely and Nettie Cornell were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cornell.

Marriage Announcement Sever Segerson & Nellie Doherty ( Doylestown, Wi)

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 8:05:12 GMT

Found in the Coulumbia County Reporter Newspaper
( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 28 November 1890

On Tues. evening, in Doylestown at the home of Rev. Father Wall, Sever Segerson and Nellie Doherty, daughter of Thomas O. Doherty, wed. It was the largest wedding ever in Doylestown, with over 300 guests. Mr. sever is a prosperous American and postmaster at this place.

Obit Isaac Scott ( Pardeeville, Wisconsin)

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 8:00:42 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County ) Dated: Fri 7 November 1890

Isaac Scott, of Pardeeville, died last Thurs. evening, at 76 years of age. He was an old settler of this area. His son E.C Scott of Ashland, and wife rushed home to be by his side.

Mrs. Ellen Titcomb Obit

pooderbears — 16 Jun 2008 7:57:09 GMT

Found in the Columbia County Reporter ( Rio, Wisconsin Columbia County) Dated: Fri 24 October 1890

* Lengthy Obit , only vitals extracted.

Mrs. Ellen Titcomb, of Fountain Prairie, aged 60 years, 9 months, and 11 days, died 17 October 1890. Born in Union, New York, a daughter of S.N. Stoddard. married Dexter Titcomb in 1848. Came to Wisconsin in 1856. Surviving are two son; Brion Titcomb of Oregon, and Harvey Titcomb of Washington three daughters; Mrs. A. Andrews of Fall River, Mrs. John O' Brion of Fountain Prairie, and Mrs. William Hopkins of Springvale. member of the M.E Church, the Rev. Sharpe officiating. Developed stomach cancer in 1889 ,and had it then removed, but has been bothered on and off with illness since.