Dunn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Elder Swartz of Hersey

doraleew — 27 Aug 2008 12:19:27 GMT

First question, does anyone know where Hersey was, as I assume it was in Dunn County.

Second question, does anyone know who Edler Swartz was. No doubt he was serving a church in Hesey. Would like to know who he was and what denomination he was of.

SMITH, JOHNSTON

hondoj — 22 Aug 2006 4:55:44 GMT

My great,grandmother, Rachel SMITH, married Joseph JOHNSTON in Pa. in about 1853. They came to Dunn Co. between 1868 and 1870. They settled south of Downsville on the east side of the river. The 1877 map shows that there were 16 SMITHS in a nine mile square area of them. Some of these people must have been Rachel's brothers or uncles. Maybe all were kin. About half of the SMITHS on the Dunn Co obit list are related to me by marriage. I would love to hear from any SMITH or in-laws. If you're a SMITH, you must be a BROSTROM or a PETTERSON or a FAGERLIND or a JOHNSTON or a JOHNSON or a TAYLOR or a KRUMRIE. If you have any family buried in Riverview, I would be interested in sorting us out. Many thanks, Gene

Chimney Rock

doraleew — 26 Aug 2008 1:47:28 GMT

Can anyone tell me what the Chimney Rock I.O.G.T. lodge was in the 1870's. I had an ancestor that was a charter member. Just curious as to what it was.

Morton Hill and Farm Hill grade schools, Elmwood, WI area

RobertDavison14 — 23 Aug 2008 12:55:32 GMT

I am looking for any photos or information on the Morton Hill area of Eau Galle Township, WI. Also the Farm Hill area, although I think that may be in Pierce County. My family lived there during the years 1880-1965 and I would like to know the history of that area. They also taught at those schools, which I am told are long gone. It would be nice to see what they looked like. Thank you

Laura Sheppard

doraleew — 18 Aug 2008 10:53:10 GMT

Seeking information on Laura Sheppard who married James Wendell in September 1886 in Dunn County. Have no idea who she was or who her parents may have been. Any info. would be greatly welcomed.

evergree cemetery

BobBokken — 15 Aug 2008 7:23:03 GMT

Hello, I ran acrross you e mail address by surfing. My question is I have ancestrors who are in the Evergreen cemetery in Dunn County. I have found the names and the dates and they are in Section 24. There are other names (Christianson) in the same section. Does that infer they are related or just in the same section. There is no sub set for the section as I can see and was looking for a Plot number to differentiate those in the same section. Thanks for any insight.

KIndly respond to my e mail address. Bbokken@aol.com

TIA, Bob

Obit Request-Noah Turner

leslielacount — 8 Aug 2008 11:29:31 GMT

Is there anyone who could locate an obituary for me? It ran on Jan 27, 1916 in the Dunn Co. News. It was for Noah (Manoah) Turner of Dunville and should be located on Page 12
Thank you for any help
Leslie

Books, Zielie

michaelbooks — 11 Nov 2002 8:59:53 GMT

Looking for info on the Books name and Zielie name.

Booth/Coleman

lorretta21 — 22 Jul 2008 9:16:36 GMT

Looking for obit of Pearl Booth died Jan 16,2007,Downing,Wi

Downsville to Have Brass Band - June 1923

lDeutschl — 19 Jul 2008 8:50:06 GMT

Downsville to Have Brass Band--First Rehearsal Tuesday Night 82 Members: Edes is Director
With twenty-two of its thirty two members present and Earl L. Edes on the director’s stand, Downsville’s new band held its first rehearsal Tuesday evening. With the remaining instruments to be delivered this week, it is expected that all of the members of the organization will be present at the next rehearsal Monday evening.
Miss Mabelle Smith and Miss Janet Jensen put the Downsville band in a class by itself as the only one having women members in the territory. It is expected that others will follow the lead of the pioneers.
Practically none of the members have had playing experience and all are starting on the same footing, but the first attempts gave promise of success. The members are as follows:
Solo cornet--Clarence Massee, Paul Stevens, Grant Stevens, Curtis Solie.
First cornet—Leon Turner and Ole Norb.
Second cornet—Ole Anderson.
Baritone—Fred Born.
Drums—Ellet Holvberg: bass, Orin Holvberg: snare.
Trombone--Knute Creaser, Elmer Herman, Edward Herman, Chester Peterson, Adolph Netzelman.
Bass—Ole Quorn: E flat: Louis Herman and Jesse Ryder: B flat bass.
Saxophones—Raymond Bylander, Stanley Born, Vern Cantrell, Oliver Neverdahl, Wilbert Steves, Miss Mabelle Smith, Harry Dix.
Clarinets—Henry Roth, Harry Fredman, Archie Shafer, Howard Laughlin, Ernest Roth, Rev. W.H. Tompson, Miss Janet Jensen.
Alto—Walter Flick, Walter Kunz.
Source: www.Ancestry.com Database: Eau Claire Leader (Eau Claire, Wisconsin), Menomonie Department C.M. Russel, Manager, telephone 372, Thursday, June 14, 1923, page 3, col ¾

Anna Michaels (micheals) b. 1876 Berlin (Prussia)

Glenn_Kocher — 15 Jul 2008 1:59:13 GMT

1880 census - Menomonie, Dunn, Wis. has a Anna Michaels age 4, born Prussia abt 1876. I believe she may be my great-grandmother. Father's name Herman, mother Ernstine, sister Emelie and brother Herman.
She married August Eberhardt abt 1902 (My GGF) and abt 1915 married Edw. Gough. She immigrated abt 1879/1881, naturalized 1884. Her daughter Louraine Eberhardt married my grandfather Charles Kocher of Pa. in Wisconsin and abt 1930 relocated to N.J. Seeking any info. that can confirm her as my GGM.

Obit lookup Menomonie June 1995

smulan222 — 22 Jan 2005 4:43:42 GMT

Searching for obit of Alfred Schoenoff, born 1905, death June 18 1995 in Menomonie, last residence 54751, Menomonie.

Helen Hanson August 1985

Carol Severson — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Menomonie--Helen Hanson, 82, 1505 8th St., died Thursday at Myrtle Werth Medical Center, Menomonie.
Helen Ziehl was born in the town of Red Cedar, Dunn County, and married Herman Hanson Sept. 7, 1921. They farmed in the town of Dunn until 1969, then moved to Menomonie.
Survivors include three sons, Raymond, Menomonie, Robert, Theodosia, Mo., Norman, Independence, Iowa; a daughter, Virginia Maves, Menomonie; three brothers, Frank Ziehl, Elmwood, Harry Ziehl, Eau Claire, William Ziehl, San Diego; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Peace Lutheran Church, Menomonie, with burial in the church cemetery.

Thomas O'Brine (O'Bryan)

kerrywi — 29 Jun 2008 1:55:07 GMT

Looking for any information on Thomas O'Brine b. Oct.12,1824 M.Adeline Bishop b.Nov.29,1842 in OH. Thomas died Sept.26,1902 in Menomonie,Dunn Co. WI. His Son Forrest Freemont O'Bryan b.Oct.3 1885 in Menomonie,Dunn Co. WI M. Ida Mann.

I have posted many times before on here and other sites with no results. This family is my direct ancestors. I would like to get anything on this family. TY

Ford

Hope Womack — 4 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information about my family who lived in Dunn County Wisconsin

Anna Gossard/Gallaty

paulabade11 — 30 Nov 2001 5:14:17 GMT

I'm searching for information on my great grandmother Anna Gallaty. According to the Social Security Death Index, she was born Aug. 19, 1888 (Place?), and died Feb. 1972 in Wheeler, WI., Dunn County. Her maiden name is possibly Slamp or Glasnap (there's been some confusion due to mispelling or typo on her sons birth cert.)She had a first husband named John Henry Gossard who was shot by a hunter in Wisconsin (place?). She had a second marriage to an Unknown Gallaty. Please help!! If anyone knows anything that could feel in the gaps, please email me!!!! Thanks.

Burnetta Brown Berger, d. May 18, 1979

Carol Severson — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Burnetta L. Berger, 78, 1420 Eighth St., Menomonie, died on Friday, May 18 at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie.

She was born July 10, 1900, in the town of Red Cedar to August and Emelia Kruger Brown. She married James Berger in Menomonie on March 27, 1929.

The couple lived in Ashland for 15 years and then returned to Menomonie. She was an operator with the Wisconsin Telephone Co. for 23 years, retiring in 1959. She taught Sunday School at Peace Luthran Church for many years and was active in mission work and other organizations.

Services were held May 21 at Peace Luthran Church, with the Revs. Robert Bipes and J. Robert Schwandt officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include two sons: James D. Berger Jr. of Mt. Prospect, Ill., and Jerry Berger of Bloomington, Minn.; a brother, Edward Brown, Minneapolis, Minn.; two sisters: Mrs. Emma Nehring, Bottineau, N.D., and Mrs. Velva Retzloff, Tony; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1973.

Lutheran church in Grant township

Scott Rice — 24 Aug 2006 9:13:15 GMT

Does anyone know what Lutheran church Norwegian immigrants to Grant township would have attended in 1870 and beyond? Are there any current churches that might have old records? Any help is welcome and appreciated. Thanks.

Waneka Cemetery

sharonolsen2847 — 14 May 2008 2:22:14 GMT

If anyone is going to be at the Waneka Cemetery and has a digital camera I would very much appreciate the following photos if there are stones available. I assume that William and Anne Skinner are there as well but may not have markers. I live in Western Canada. You can forward them directly to seolsen@telusplanet.net. I am a Skinner/Hoskin decendent. Thank you in advance. If there is a site where the photos are available please let me know.

Full Name HOSKIN, DUANE Date of Death May 2, 1885 age 57 yrs 5 months 18days Cemetery Waneka Township Spring Brook Section 8

SKINNER, LOUISA N. Date of Death 1940 Township Spring Brook Birth Date 1862 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

SKINNER, CHARLEY F. Date of Death 1935 Township Spring Brook Birth Date 1853 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

SKINNER, GEORGE Date of Death 1933 Relationship Township Spring Brook Birth Date 1849 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

SKINNER, JOHN H. T. Date of Death Dec. 4, 1864 21 years 11 months 21 days Cemetery Waneka Township Spring Brook Section 8 Notes Co K 5th Wis Vols

SKINNER, EDWIN A. Date of Death June 12, 1863 22 years 7 months 25 days Relationship Son of William and A. Cemetery Waneka Township Spring Brook
Section 8 Notes Co D. 29th Wis Vols, died near Vicksburg

LEE, RHODE, WIFE OF ROBERT R. Date of Death May 6, 1906 Relationship Township Spring Brook Birth Date Dec. 11, 1844 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

LEE, ROBERT R. Date of Death Dec. 31, 1928 TownshipSpring Brook Birth Date April 6, 1838 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka Notes Co G 42 Wis. Inf.

SMITH, ELLENOR Date of Death 1943 Relationship Township Spring Brook Birth Date 1856 Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

SMITH, JUSTUS G. Date of Death 1925 Relationship Township Spring Brook Birth Date 1843
Section 8 Cemetery Waneka

David Charles and John J. Bailey -wifes Rhoda Daniels & Rhoda Osborn

cummins_1 — 30 May 2008 8:39:09 GMT

Researching David Charles Bailey born ca 1800 in NJ, died 1872 in Dunn Co., Wi. Married Rhoda Daniels in Allen Co., OH. His brother John J. Bailey born ca 1810 in NJ and died 1878 in Menomonie, WI and married Rhoda OSborn in Allen Co., OH.

Would like to know where in New Jersey they were born. Their father was Charles Bailey.

Knutson, Austin, Satter, Nerison, Werner, Cronk

jlmk306 — 19 Jul 2003 12:56:09 GMT

Is anyone researching these names in the Dunn County, WI area?

1925 History of Dunn County

GenieQueen84 — 9 May 2008 11:54:12 GMT

I am looking for someone with a copy of the 1925 History of Dunn County Wisconsin who would be willing to copy several pages and send them to me. I found out that pages 393 - 395 all pertain to the HALFHIDE family. I believe the patriarch of this line is the brother to the patriarch of my husband's line. I believe they came to the U.S. about the same time and would like to read the history of this line. Thank you!

Jerome B. Steves

lDeutschl — 29 Jun 2001 5:07:58 GMT

Anton and Helene Mickelson Wilson.

Gudmund Nordhagen — 30 Jan 2005 4:10:03 GMT

I am looking for information about Anton and Helene Marie Mickelson, emigrants from Norway. In 1880 they lived in Hay River, later they moved to Wilson. They had the following children:
Josephine b. 1872
Annie b. 1874
Minnie b. 1876
Henry b. 1876
Mary b. 1885
Adolph b. 1889
Alma b. 1893
Unknown b. 1880 - 1885

Lars Broberg

johnpet124 — 27 Apr 2008 12:24:41 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 13 Apr 1920 (trans.):
Mr. Lars Broberg, one of the most known and respected farmers down by Caryville, died after having been sick about a year. He was at his death 64 years old. He was born in Skjaak, Gudbrandsdalen and came here about 37 years ago. His wife--born Margrethe Lund (Skrøen) together with 9 children survive him,--The daughters Mrs. J. J. Shaker, Schuyler, Alberta, Mrs. Edw. Shaker, Meridean, Mrs A. O. Johnston and Mrs. A. Lane both live in Minneapolis, in addition to Laura Broberg who is at home. Of the sons Peder and John in Schuyler, Alberta, while Siver and Oscar are at home. The former runs the farm. The funeral took place Sunday. Pastor Sumstad and Pastor McKenny spoke. The former presided. Lars Broberg was a friendly and sociable man, he surely left only friends in the area where his work fell for so many years. The funeral was one of the largest which has taken place in the countryside down there. He was buried in the Albany cemetery. (the poster is not related)

John Wahl

sray9641 — 23 Apr 2008 5:51:20 GMT

I am searching for the obituary for John Wahl who died in the Elk Mound area on 7 Apr 1990. Also could someone tell me where Evelyn Vance who died 13 Mar 2005 is buried? Could it be in Barum Cem where her husbanc Lyle is buried?

Thank you.

Sherry Ray
Kent, WA

Joseph Harmon

MayberryMontana — 9 Apr 2008 5:06:57 GMT

Any relations out there of a Joseph Harmon? Born at Hubermont, Belgium, July 24, 1840. Died at Eau Galle, Wisconsin, January 2, 1929.

John and Bertha Nelson - Eau Galle

jvmonarch — 29 Mar 2008 8:28:28 GMT

Looking for information on the parents and children of John and Bertha Nelson of Eau Galle. John was from Sweden and Bertha was from Norway. They married in Janesville in 1858 and moved to Eau Galle in 1864.

Joseph Hartmann - Menomonie

LindaSchwartz32 — 26 Jun 2006 6:35:37 GMT

Joseph Hartmann, saloon, Menomonie; born in Bavaria, Germany, February 1824; came to the United States August, 1847. He lived in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, for several years; came to Menomonie in 1853, and engaged with Knapp, Stout & Co. He enlisted October, 1864, and served till the close of the war. He participated in the Atlanta campaign and in Sherman's march to the sea. After the war he again worked for the company, for a time, then bought a farm and engaged in farming. Established his present business October 1874. His wife was Catharine Rodie; born in Hesse, Germany. They have five chidren: John, Minnie, Maggie, Catharine and Joseph. Lost oldest child, Frank. (p. 285)

From History of Northern Wisconsin, An Account of Its Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; an Extensive Sketch of its Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages. Volume 1. Chicago: the Western Historical Company, A.T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1881.

Oliver Downing

annabb23 — 18 Mar 2008 3:40:32 GMT

Oliver Downing was born 12 Feb 1807 in Vermont and died in 1864 @ Stanton, Dunn Co., WI. He is most likely buried near Stanton, but I've been unable to find a death certificate or information about his burial. Can anyone help me locate this information? My email address is annb232@aol.com. Ann Borgman

Plemon Family history

Charles Caldwell — 17 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any imformation on the Plemon family including the Cole, Frank, pritchard, and Vance families.

Selnes family Dunn County about 1887 -1889

Deanna Holmes — 14 Apr 2004 4:28:42 GMT

I am looking for information for my great grandmother Anna Emelie Selnes born Feb. 10 1889 and her sister Bertine Margrethe Selnes born Oct 17 1887 both in Dunn County. I am also looking for ways to get birth records or any other family information. There are many other children but not born in Dunn and I haven't even been able to find any censis records for their family. Her father was Johan Selnes and her mother was Oline Auran and I was told they came from Norway but I have no other information. I would welcome any help as I am totally new to searchin for family history! Thanks Deanna

Ziehl Generation Booklet

bobtobin — 29 Feb 2008 12:49:32 GMT

In the 1960's there was a "Ziehl Generation Booklet" from a card that my grandmother received in 1969. I'm looking for a copy of that booklet. If anyone has any information on this booklet, please let me know.

Gerald Tietz

Ron Wolf — 18 Sep 2005 1:23:16 GMT

Hoping that Gerald Tietz is still on this board. Looking for info on Jacob Seng family. Jacob would be my ggg grandfather.

Bio: Oscar Hovland - Colfax

Transcriber — 10 Jul 2002 12:14:20 GMT

Cemetery & Death Date --Eau Galle

helenw8 — 14 Feb 2008 4:59:25 GMT

Trying to locate the death dates and cemtery for:

SILAS O HALL born Sept 1860 in New York
SARAH A HALL born Oct 1863 in Indiana.

Last found in the 1910 census.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Helen

Interpreting handwriting from 1870 census

OeyvindF — 17 Feb 2008 3:05:18 GMT

I need help to interpret the handwriting from the 1870 census from Dunn (see attached picture). It is supposed to be an occupation, and I think it has something to do with a sawmill. What do you make of it?

Regards,
OeyvindF

Donald Thorp FAMILY, Colfax

tammorkwed — 14 Feb 2008 6:20:52 GMT

I am searching for info on a Donald Thorp and his family.He may have been born in 1901 but not sure.He is the brother of a man I am searching the family of and all we know is that he lived in Colfax, wi as a grown man. Would be grateful for any help.

Book by Rev.Elmer Ellingson

Faye Herold — 30 Nov 2001 9:27:33 GMT

I'm a librarian in Ramsey County, MN. A customer wants to locate a copy of "Memories from the Ends of the Earth" by Rev. Elmer Ellingson, 1981, about his time in Alaska. Is this available at the county historical society, or elsewhere?
Thanks!

Ben and Aletta Johnson Family Grant Township, Dunn, Wis

Sanjos347 — 9 Feb 2008 8:55:45 GMT

I am looking for members of this family, I have the census info. I show they had 7 living children, Julius, August, Minda O. ( I have her info), Oscar, Anna, Elida, Sam Olaf. If any of these names seem familiar please let me know! I do show on the Dunn genweb site a DOD for a Julius, August and Oscar Johnson, but do not know if it is the right ones....any help would be great, I am tryiong to ge tthis info for a relative, thank you so much! Sandy

Halvor G. WIGEN

tchris47 — 27 Jan 2008 2:21:42 GMT

Looking for any information on Halvor G. WIGEN. BLM-GLO (website) land records indicates 80 acres in Dunn Co. issued to him 15 Jan 1884. Cannot locate Halvor or family after that date.

Is this the man? - Halvor GJELVOLDSEN (sp?); born 15 Mar 1838 at Vigen in Yttre Rendal, Hedmark, Norway. Married to Eli CHRISTENSDATTER of Hagen in Ringebu.

Grateful for any help.

Ty Christiansen

Mamie Alice Tibbetts

bobtibbetts — 27 Jan 2008 12:56:30 GMT

I believe my Aunt Mamie Alice Tibbetts (later Johnson) was a Dunn County Normal School graduate. Is there any way to verify this?

Dunn County Normal School

LakeElmoRose — 26 Jan 2008 11:30:24 GMT

Did the Normal School have yearbooks? I believe Margaret Kathleen Gilmore attended the school probably sometime between 1912 and 1916. The family is interested in finding a picture of her, also any other information. Her teacher's certificate dated August 20, 1918, signed by Theresa A. Leinenkugel, stated Margaret Gilmore had taught 24 months.

ferdinand mortensen, wife oleanna danielson

gmh40 — 18 Jan 2008 8:15:16 GMT

I am the grand daughter of Ferdinand Mortensen. I am interested in
finding our more about his siblings and his wifes side of the family.
The reason I am posting this new message, is because I hve a new
email address. Thankyou, Gail Helgeson

Kragnes[s]/Kregnes[s] in Dunn County

Jim_Christopherson — 21 Jan 2008 5:48:13 GMT

Sigrid Krægnæs and her two children John (b. 1859) and Anne (b. 1862) left Trondheim, Norway in June, 1876 with a destination of Menomonie. Her husband, Jo[h]n Kregnes, met them there and supposedly they resided in Menomonie until 1879 when John and Sigrid moved to Ransom County, Dakota Territory. I thnk son, John, and daughter, Anne, may have stayed in Dunn County.

Lowman and Bailey's in dunn co

nanniekat741 — 20 Jan 2008 6:35:07 GMT

I'm searching any information on the Lowman's and Bailey's....I know that Moses
Baily mairred Lilla Lowman... most if Lilla's family were from Bloom City, Richland co. I do know that Moses and Lilla were buried in Knapp. I will be gratefull for any information on the family's... thanks so much. this is my great grandparent's on my father's side.. You can reach me at my e-mail nanniekat74@hotmail.com
thanks again
kathy

Need Obit lookup for Irene Bahr dod 10-7-1999 (DOB 10-8-1917)

dennisaussie — 13 Nov 2006 3:27:17 GMT

Need obit lookup for Irene Bahr who died 10-7-1999
birth 10-8-1917
Maiden name McCarthy
last residence on SSDI index listed as 54725 Boyceville, Dunn, WI

Any help apprecited!

obits lookups please- HARSTAD

Sanjos347 — 5 Feb 2007 11:39:06 GMT

I am looking for an obit on a John J, Harstad (died 10/15/1918) and his wife Ellen (died 8/29/1938), this man was a brother to my great grandfather and I am hoping to find out some info about him in this information. Thank you very much! They are buried in the Zion Cemetery in Sand Creek Township. Does anyone know the name and info on the sexton for this cemetery? Sandy

James Biss - New Haven Township

bosshog174 — 17 Nov 2003 5:42:03 GMT

I am looking for information and a photograph about James Biss. 1827-1877. He lived and died in Connorsville Wi, (New Haven Township, Dunn County)

He is the only recorded "Biss" buried in New Haven Township Cemetery. Local history is that James was murdered.

I am looking to verify this,and to know more about his family, ie: Parents, siblings, wife, children, etc,

I do have a photograph of a Sam Biss, and do not know if this is relation to James or not.

Anybody out there know??

Foster

fishin49 — 13 Dec 2007 12:44:18 GMT

My great grandfather Pleasant Worley Foster died in Prarie Farm wisconsin at his daughters home. He is buried in the Sioux Creek Cemetary near Dallas. He died in 1938 and that is all I know. Can anyone help me find an obituary or death certificate? I know nothing about him except that his parents names were Charles Foster and Agnes McPherson and I cannot find them either. Have no dates on them at all. I sure would like to find something out about this family for my mother. Pleasants wife Mary was killed in 1928 in a tornado near Prarie Farm. Think 2 other people died in that storm also. What I would like to find out is if he had any brothers or sisters.

JOHN SELNES

JWasylenko — 9 Dec 2007 6:15:13 GMT

Looking for any information on John Selnes and Oline who came from Norway in about 1887. Their first two children were born in Dunn County in 1887 and 1889. They then moved onto Minnesota.

Judy

CWVE OLESON, Tobias C. 1835/Norway m Ingaberg M. Jacobsen 1843 Norway died 1926 WA

kzw2007 — 18 Dec 2007 8:19:29 GMT

From 1880 to 1900 census Tobias & family lived in Dunn Co. children Mathilda 1872, Ella 1874, Adolph 1877, Elwin 1877,Seomane 1881 Wilhom 1883, were all born in WI. Would love to connect with anyone researching this family and share what we have. I cannot find Tobias in 1910 anywhere according to his pension application he was living in Spokane, WA 1907 and Everett WA 1908 but cannot find him until 1920 living with son Adolph Kjelland and family and he is a widower.

1860 Enterprise, Winona Co. MN Tobias C. Olston 1836/Norway farmer with wife Emelia 1843/Norway with Christian 1848/Norway and child Trine 1853/MN female and Ole Jacobi Folkson 1800/Norway and in notes says father All males noted as farmers.(spelled Olston)

1870 Fountain, Fillmore Co. MN Tobias Oleson with 1st wife Emily 1843/Norway with children Benett 1861/MN, Amelia 1863/MN,Malinda 1869/MN. (Spelled Oleson) That should show at least the first 3 were Emilys’ children. Possible Mathilda 1872/MN also noted in 1880 census. Depends on when he married Ingaberg M. Nee Jacobsen 1843/MN no mention of Emily death in pension but married to Ingeborg by 1880.

1880 Grant, Dunn Co., WI Tobias Olsen 1835 noted as farmer with 2nd wife Ingeborg 1843/NW and children Bennett 1861/MN, Emelia 1863/MN, Mathilda 1872/WI, Ella 1874/WI, Adolph 1877/WI, and Elwin 1879/WI. (spelled Olsen)

1900 Red Cedar, Dunn Co. WI Tobia 11/1840 Widow again woks in saw mill, Ella 10/1874 noted as servant, Adolph 7/1879 works in saw mill, Emily Olsen 5/1819NW widow had 1 ch 1 Living noted as Mother

1910 could not find Tobias anywhere, WI,MN,WA his son Adolph is living in Granite Falls, WA and has changed his last name to Kjelland? He is living with wife Lillian and works in saw mill.
1910 could not find Mrs. Ella Bray to see if Tobias is living with her but I suspect she married sometime in 1911 as first child is 9yr in 1920…. Checked under Ella with various Olson too.

1920 Everett, Snohomish Co. WA Adlop Kjelland age 42, Lillian age 34,Harley age 9/WA, Alvine age 7/WA and with them is Tobias Olson age 84 noted as father –in-law widow b/NY came to us in 1850

1920 Everett, Snohomish Co. WA Eugene T. Bray 45/WV, Ella J 45/WI, Earl 9/WA, Eola 8/WA, Sydney 7/WA, Viola 1/12 mos/WA

1920 Rushford, Fillmore, MN is Tobias brother Ole A. Kjelland 1838/NW and his wife Turi 1846/NW I checked to see if Tobias was living with them in 1910 but was not!

Everett Daily Herald 6/18/1923

Tobias C. Oleson, 87 years old, died Saturday afternoon. Surviving are five children: Mrs. E. T. Bray, of 3004 Everett ave at whose home he died, Mrs Frank Wagner and Mrs. Leonard Foss in Wisconsin, Adolph Kjelland, Everett; and William Kjelland of Snohomish, and a brother Ole Kjelland in MN. Mr. Oleson was a civil war veteran and a member of John Buford post No. 89, G.A.R. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the chapel at Broadway and Wall. The Rev. O.J. Edwards will officiate. The G.A.R. will have charge of the services at Evergreen cemetery.

Children of Emily
Trine 1853/WI no show in pension of him
Benett 1861 MN , Brent Jacobi 1861deceased by 1987
Amelia 1863 MN Emelia Serene 1862
Malinda1 869 Mn Ingaborg Maline 1866 deceased by 1880
John Severson 1871 deceased by 1897 not mentioned in any census
Mathilda 1872 WI Emma Matilde 1872

Children by Ingeberg
Ella 1874/WI Ella Josephine 1874 married Eugene Bray
Adolph 1877/WI Theodorn Adolph 1877
Elwin 1879/WI Elvin Suporan 1879 deceased by 1897

Thease children not in any census
Seomane Arnold 1881/WI deceased by 1897
Wilhom T. 1883 WI

Tobias served in 5th MN Inf. as private he requested pension from that servce in 1889 from WI
Ingeborg died 9/26/1895

1897 Tobias noted his living children were Emelia, Emma one is married to Frank Wagner the other to Leonard Foss and in Tobias obit says live in WI could not find them to determine which was married to whom. , Ella (Bray), Adolph & Wilholm. Kjelland

obit for Henry H. DeLine (1869-1955)

robert_deline — 15 Dec 2007 5:53:17 GMT

I'm looking for an obiturary for Henry H. DeLine, born 2 Oct 1869, died 5 Aug 1955 in Sherman, Dunn Co, WI, survived by wife Nettie (1883-1968) and son Arol (1912-1982), buried in Sherman Cemetery. Could anyone be kind enough to help me look this up?

Thanks a bunch.
Rob DeLine
Seattle WA

Dick Crosby

Rose Mueller — 29 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

1925 Dunn County History Book

Dick Crosby, proprietor and operator of the old Crosby farming Section 21, town of
Sherman, was born on this farm, Oct. 28, 1895, son of Joshua and Luella A. (Newell)
Crosby. The father a native of Illinois, born in 1837, came to Dunn County in 1861, in the
same year pre-empting the 160-acres now, with buildings, constituting the Crosby farm.
He died in 1915 after having been married twice (see separate biography). Dick Crosby
acquired his education in the rural school and remained with his parents, caring for his
mother after his fathers death and becoming owner of the land in November 1924. He is
engaged in general farming and dairying, having a herd of grade Holstein cattle. the farm
contains 100 acres, of which about 60 are under the plow. On April 29, 1918, Mr.
Crosby, was drafted for the World War service and sent to the camp at Eagle pass, Texas,
for training. He was a member of Co. L third US Infantry, and was not sent over seas, but
was discharged at Eagle Pass, Sept. 13, 1919. Mr. Crosbys brother Oris, who resides on
the farm with him, was drafted July 23, 1918, and trained with Company 29 at Camp
Oglethorp, Chickamauga, Georgia. He went overseas Sept. 26, 1918 and in France was
assigned to base hospital No. 41, A P O 702, where he served until April 13, 1919, when
he sailed home landing in Newport News, April 25, 1919. After his return to this country
he was discharged at Camp Grant, May 13, 1919.

FAGERLIND, LARSON, DOLE, HEIT, HELLER, JAEGER, JOHNSTON, JOHNSON, RAGETH, MCIVOR, TRINKO, BEIN

hondoj — 22 Aug 2006 4:55:44 GMT

I am looking for any help with the FAGERLINDS. They came to Dunn Co. in 1884 and settled in Dunnville. Gus married Sarah BROSTROM who came over in 1885. Their childern were Nora (John LARSON), Clara (Jim DOLE)(Bill HEIT)(Julis HELLER), Conrad (Clara JARGER)(Lielia ?), Martha (James JOHNSTON), Bessie (Ben JOHNSON), Susan (Pete RAGETH)(Ralph BEIN), Myrtle-"Toots" (Marshel McIVOR)(Al TRINKO), Clarence, and three boys who died very young and are buried in Riverview. Could use any help or connecting names. Many thanks, Gene

William Clark

Chay80 — 23 Sep 2007 8:39:58 GMT

William Clark b.1815 in Virginia married Mary Stockman in Indiana in 1837 and died in Dunn Co. Wisconsin. I am hoping someone has the name of Williams Parents and a birth county.

Chay Holmes

Gear - Bushey Research

Ann C. Nunes — 13 Jul 2002 6:00:32 GMT

Looking for information on Christopher Columbus Gear who was born Jan 8, 1851 in Tiffany, Dunn Co. WI. Married first Carrie Hopkins and 2nd Esther L. Bushey., Dunn Co. Died when and where?

Lost relatives

Jo Hestnes — 4 Jan 2002 7:18:23 GMT

Can anyone please help me find out more about Sever Sommervold, Dunn County Wisconsin and his family. Mr. Sommervold was born i Orkedalen i 1883 and emigrated to Menomnie, Dunn County, Wisconsin.

He was married to Amelia Johnson and they had one son, Melvin John.

Sever Sommervold was my great grandfather's younger brother. If anyone has information about when are where he and his wife died I'd like a message about it. I would also appreciate if anyone can tell me anything about his son and perhaps grandchildren.

Jo Hestnes

Marriage lookup

rdnck101smom — 31 Oct 2007 4:22:03 GMT

I was wondering if anyone can confirm the marriage of Alice Mitts in 1887. Am trying to find the right Alice so I am wondering who her parents are.

Draper/Swisher marriage look-up please

powder939 — 28 Oct 2007 9:12:20 GMT

James S. Draper married Rebecca Jane Swisher in Dunn Co., 01 Aug. 1867. Can someone send me confirmation of this marriage please? Thank you!!

Hay River Cemetary

Sue J — 10 Jul 2006 3:40:36 GMT

Has this cemetary been cataloged by anyone? Both sides of my father's family are buried there. I'm looking for Sam Thompson, his daughter Christina, Emma Zebo & her husband, Lucille Thompson, aged 2, and the list goes on.
Sue Thompson Jarosch

Tea Garden Cemetery

chubber5 — 14 Oct 2007 12:52:30 GMT

Hi. Does anyone know if the Tea Garden Cemetery was once known as Lucas German Cemetery? Any help would be great! Thanks so much.

Dr. Phil A. Quilling, d. 9 Nov 1978

Carol Severson — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Source: Dunn County News, Wed, Nov. 15, 1978

Dr. Phil Quilling, 73, 1114 11th Ave., Menomonie, died Thursday, Nov. 9, at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Menomonie on Feb. 2, 1905, to Edward and Martha Rowe Quilling. He attended Menomonie schools and was graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical school in June, 1930. He married Emma Kleinschmidt of St. Cloud, Minn., in 1932. He practiced medicine in Menomonie from 1932 until his retirement in the spring of 1977.

Private services were held at Goodrich Funeral Home on Nov. 13 with the Rev. Don Iliff officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Emma, at home; a daughter: Joan of Columbia, Mo.; one son, Roger, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; and two sisters: Mrs. Dorothy Broadwell of Birmingam, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Nelson, Coos Bay, Ore.

ROSTAD genealogy

LaurieMcRae — 1 Jul 2001 12:00:13 GMT

Looking for information on the NELS ANDREAS OLESON ROSTAD (1856-1911) family, 1st wife GJERTRUD PETERSON, and 2nd wife HANNAH E.F. GARRSTAD. They lived in North Menomonie/Sherman Twp. Gjertrud died in 9/1891 when she fell off the hay loft while pg. Children include: Christine; Oscar, b.1887; and Peter, b.1889. Thanks for any help.

Ole and Berthe Evenson- Colfax

Sanjos347 — 25 Jul 2007 4:28:46 GMT

I am beginning to reseach a family with these two people. They came over from Norway but cannot establish when. They came from Toten? They had 9 daughters and finally 1 son! I show them in the 1870 and 1880 Census here but then I loose track of them. Any help would be great! Children were Karine, Anne Marie, Emla, Clara, Christine Laura, Geoline Lauria, ALbertine, Gunella Agusta, Gina Julie and finally Cleus Alfred? Thanks!

RE: Gottfried Schaeffer

jrwhite157 — 29 Sep 2007 5:31:16 GMT

Looking for info on Gottfried Schaeffer living in New Haven, Dunn Co in 1900 When immagrated and to where before in New Haven. Where born, Married Etc.

Ferguson

kerryprice_1 — 31 Aug 2006 2:55:58 GMT

Seeking information re. the family of William Thomas Ferguson, that are listed in the 1880 Menomonie, Dunn, WI Census.

William T. Ferguson, born abt 1845, Canada, Woodsman
Margaret (Miles) Ferguson, born abt 1847 Canada, wife
Emily Jane Ferguson, born abt 1873, Canada, daughter
Elizabeth C. Ferguson, born abt 1875, Canada, daughter
William Henry Ferguson, born abot 1879, WI, son
Charles Henry Ferguson, born abt 1856, Canada, brother
Jane Ferguson, born abt 1823, Canada, mother, widow
Barbara Ferguson, born abt 1860, Canada, sister

Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Kerry Price
Mississauga, ON
kerryprice@rogers.com

John A Hart & Eliza H Kerr

Jane_Garoutte — 29 Aug 2007 4:08:53 GMT

Seeking descendents of the following family which appears in census records as follows:
1900 Walshville, Walsh Co., North Dakota
1910 Forest River Twp., Walsh Co., North Dakota
1920 Spring Brook, Dunn, Wisconsin
1930 St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota

John A Hart, b. 10 May 1863, Scotland (father: John Hart, mother: Janet Wilkie)
Eliza H Hart, b. 29 Oct 1873 Pennsylvania (father Charles Kerr, mother Ann M Hobbs)
Children:
Charles Wesley Hart, b. 8/1893, Ardock, Walsh, ND
Jeanette Hart, b. 8/1895, ND (may have married Clarence Morton?)
Evelyn Ann Hart, b. 8/1897, ND
Ethel E Hart, b. 1/1900, ND
Eliza Isabelle Hart, b. 1903, ND (may have married a Lycan)
Ella Murial Hart, b. 1905, ND
John Henry Hart, b. 1907, ND
James Alexander Hart, b. 1/1910, ND
Elwin Richard Hart, b. 1/1912, ND

Thanks, Jane

Orr Family

leslielacount — 28 Aug 2007 4:19:32 GMT

Looking for any information on the Orr family from Dunn county. Particularly interested in Charles and Eben Orr, but would like to meet with any others researching the Orr name in the area.
Leslie

Obit lookup - Tilseth

mogens194 — 25 Aug 2007 4:33:38 GMT

Hello.
I am looking for someone to help me look up the obituary of this person.
-Alice Tilseth, died June 1993 in Menomonie, Dunn Co.

Thank you !

Joyner/Pownell/Biss

majfam — 30 Nov 2005 2:16:22 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Isaac Joyner married to Sarah Pownell, daughter of Ulysses and Elizabeth (Biss)Pownell. Isaac and Sarah's daughter Matilda Jane Pownell was my great great grandmother.
Isaac and Sarah had 10 children according to my research. He then married a Sarah Hatfield in 1894. In one of the census it states that she had 12 children with 2 living..this to has been a road block for me.
According to our notes Matilda was married 3 times to 1. Isaac Carney in 1866 2. Eben Orr in 1872 then divorced (did they have a daughter named Anna together??)
3. Christian Charles Gobel in 1885 (my line)
Any information for Isaac and Sarah and their other children would help as I have hit a dead end with these families.
Does anyone have information on Uylsses Pownell's wife Elizabeth Biss? Who where her parents?

Thank you

Wher to get Dunn Co. Obits

Garth Ulrich — 26 Jun 2006 2:44:55 GMT

Can someone tell me contact infom for somehere I can get copies of a few Dunn Co. obits of my Thorstad relatives?

Thanks!

Waubeck Cemetery

rwhetnall — 6 Oct 2002 1:13:28 GMT

Does anyone have a name & address for the caretaker of records for Waubeck Cemetery? I can not locate a death record for my ggggrandmother Jennett Dixon (aka Janet Wilson Mason) who is buried there. The monument says 1884 but an item in an 1883 Quebec newspaper says 18 July of that year. Thank you.

Help with Cemetery in Dunn County?

feederlady3591 — 9 Aug 2007 8:01:44 GMT

I have a death certificate for Susan A. Gardner who died 28 Oct 1894 in Knapp, Dunn County. It states only that she is buried at a ..."cemetery East of Knapp, Wis...". I know this is pretty vague, but would anyone be able to help me with a cemetery name or location? I would appreciate it greatly as it may lead me to her husband John's gravesite as well. Thank you.

LS

Beilke girls marriages

asiabear0071 — 10 Aug 2007 6:20:43 GMT

I am looking for information on a marriage of a Christine M Beilke to unknown that would have taken place in the year 2005 to 2007. Also, a Elizabeth A Beilke to a unknown Olson that would have taken place in the years of 2006 to 2007. Both marriages would have taken place in Elk mound or Eau Claire Wi. Or if anyone know where I can find this information. Thank you

information on ferdinand mortenson

gailhelgeson — 7 Aug 2007 3:56:52 GMT

hello., I am the granddaughter of ferdinand mortenson. I am beginning a
genealogy search of this family and any relatives of his. Please contact
me if you have any information I could use. thankyou
my email address is; gail40@earthlink.net

Waage Obituary

johnpet124 — 4 Aug 2007 8:02:47 GMT

From the Reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 27 July 1897 (trans.): Mrs. Waage, Pastor Waage's wife in Sand Creek, died Sunday night after two months illness. She leaves three children, of which the oldest is 3 1/2 years old. Last year she was operated on for cancer of the breast, and then it was thought she would survive. She was, non-the-less completely cured of this disease. Although the doctors do not know, with certainty, the cause of death, it is likely a nerve condition of one kind or another hastened her death. The funeral will take place Wednesday. Pastor Preus is traveling up there. (the poster is not related)

Ferdinand Mortensen / Morton Christopherson

skarvold — 26 Jul 2007 8:54:22 GMT

Transcribed from the History of Dunn County (1925) p. 310 .......
Ferdinand Mortensen, who has filled various roles in life, including that of former sheriff of Dunn County, and who resides in the village of Colfax, was born in Westraalen, Norway, June 15, 1866, son of Morton Christopherson and Hannah Lokkes. In 1881 the father came to the United States to begin the establishment of a new home, and was followed by the mother and children in the following year. Settling in Dunn Co, Wis, they resided for some 4 years in the town of Sand Creek and then moved to the vicinity of Hayward in Sawyer Co., where for the rest of his life Morton Christopherson followed his trade, which was that of carpenter. Both he and his wife spent their last days at the home of their son Ferdinand in the town of Sand Creek, Dunn Co., Mrs. Christopherson dying in 1900 and he in 1912.

Ferdinand Mortnesen, who, after the Scandinavian custom, took for his surname his father's given name, with the addition of "sen" (or son) attended public school in Norway until 15 years old and in 1882 came with his mother to America. After the family had settled on the farm in the town of Sand Creek, he attended English school for 3 months and for several years thereafter worked for various people. He then went to the Pacific coast, where he remained seven years, residing at different times in the states of California, Oregon and Washington, or at least made his headquarters there, for during 3 years of that time he followed the occupation of a sailor and received a mate's papers. But on account of his health, at the end of that time he returned east to Hibbing, MN where he remained for a year doing carpenter work. He also visited other parts of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. In 1897 he returned to Dunn County and bought a farm of 80 acres in Section 10, town of Sand Creek. It was practically all wild land an he proceeded to develop it into a farm, improving and cultivating the land and erecting a house, barn and other buildings which work he continued without interruption until the fall of 1912. He was by that time well known throughout the county, and having achieved considerable popularity, he ran for the office of sheriff and was elected, in the spring of 1913 moving to Menomonie and assuming the duties of the office. After serving the regular term of two years, he returned to his farm, but in the fall of 1916 he was again elected sheriff and served another term. He then bought a residence in the village of Colfax, where he and his wife are still residing. When he first came to the village he engaged in a mercantile business which included the handling of machinery. It later become the Co-operative store, which closed out business in 1922. Since the summer of 1923 Mr. Mortenesen has served as road patrolman and while living in the town of Sand Creek he served 11 years as school treasurer, the same length of time as justice of the peace and 13 years as town clerk, and for six years was a member of the asylum board. In the spring of 1923 he was elected a member of (cont.)

p. 311 ....
the village board of Colfax, and is still serving. It will be seen that Mr. Mortensen's career has been one of varied activities. He has seen a large expanse of country and tried his fortune in various places, but the scenes of his youthful days possessed an attraction for him that finally caused his return to them and he has since identified himself closely with the interests of his town and county.

He belongs to several societies, including the Odd Fellows, Knights of Phythias, Modern Woodmen of America, and Sons of Norway. On Nov. 9, 1896 Mr. Mortensen was united in marriage with Anna Danielson, who was born in Helgeland, Norway, June 29, 1873 and who came to this country in 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Mortensen six children have been born: Hannah, on Jan. 7, 1898; Dagmar, March 2, 1900; Alex, Oct. 15, 1907; Arnold, March 6, 1912; Frances, Sept. 6, 1914; and Emily, born Sept. 15, 1918. Hannah is now a stenographer in the Union Bonding Co's office at Washington, DC; Dagmar is the wife of Henry Quale of Minneapolis and Alex is a barber in Colfax. The Mortensen family are connected religiously with the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

[Note: The transcriber has no relationship to this family.]

SKABEL family from Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin

JoyPaulson — 24 Jul 2007 5:57:57 GMT

Hi all - I'm looking for any info at all about the Cecilia Skabel listed in 1880 census. I'm hoping she's my gr gr grandmother's (ABRAHAMSEN) sister. Many thanks, Joy

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John SKABEL Self M Male W 35 NOR Works In Harness Shop NOR NOR
Cecilia SKABEL Wife M Female W 37 NOR Keeping House NOR NOR
Sine Emi. SKABEL Dau S Female W 1 WI NOR NOR
Eli ANDERSON MotherL W Female W 68 NOR Helps Daughter NOR NOR

Minnie G. Clark

Chay80 — 21 Jul 2007 2:58:07 GMT

Minnie Gay Clark b.1869 (I believe in Indiana)
M.1888 in Dunn co. Wisconsin
D.1937 in Dunn Co. Wisconsin
Spouse. Melvin Amick b.1866 Indiana

Any Information on this would be nice. I am looking for the 1860 Federal Census For Minnie G. Clark. Her parents were William S. JR. Clark and Rachel Ackermann.

Normal school in Menominee

teklasol — 11 Jul 2007 3:19:58 GMT

My grandmother graduated from the Menominee Normal school in 1897. Does anyone have information on this school? I can't find it mentioned anywhere

Mckie/Johnson Family

LouiseHopkins66 — 11 Jul 2007 12:37:22 GMT

I am looking for death and burial info for Joseph and Mary Jane Mckie. They lived at Sand Creek, Dunn Co.
Their Daughter Ada married Albert Johnson. Albert was a cousin of my Father.
The Mckie family were on the 1900-1905-1910 census'.
Joseph was born in Canada abt. 1829. Mary Jane was born 1875 in Iowa.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Louise

Ole Hansen (Underdalen)

johnpet124 — 9 Jul 2007 5:42:58 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 9 Mar 1897 (trans.): Ole Hansen (Underdalen) in Meridean, 63 years old, who had disappeared from his home since the 22nd. February, was found frozen stiff floating in the Chippewa river about three miles from his home in Meridean. He left the Meridean post office at 8:30 in the evening on the 22nd. to go to his home two miles away. He got lost in the snow storm and fell in the water and drowned. The deceased was born in Norway in 1834 and came to Dunn county in 1855. In 1881 he lost his wife and three children to diphtheria. Three children survive him. Mrs. Torger Olson here in the city is a sister of the deceased. (the poster is not related)

Jorgenson family - Knapp, Dunn County

revensen1 — 7 Jul 2007 8:23:41 GMT

I am trying to find information on the family of Alfred Jorgenson and Florence Mittlestadt. They are both buried in Teegarden Cemetery. Alfred died 17 Jan 1982 and Florence Jan 1989. They had at least one son, Robert. Any information on how I can trace them will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Robert Evensen
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Joseph Jorgenson - Knapp

revensen1 — 8 Jul 2007 2:04:59 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Joseph Edward Jorgenson Jr. He was born 24 Jan 1895 in Cady Township, St. Croix and died 28 Feb 1970 in Knapp, Dunn County. Any help will be appreciated.

Robert Evensen
Cambridge, MA

Michelbooks

rych34 — 8 Nov 2002 9:18:14 GMT

Looking for information on the Michelbook family around Menomonie and Elk Mound. Margaret Michelbook married my Great Grandfather Anton Green. I posted a message 3 years ago and my email has changed. If there is a Bonnie Michelbook still active in searching for this please respond.

Dunn County Surnames

RHalligan6868 — 8 Jul 2001 1:35:24 GMT

Elizabeth Amelia COYLE, DOB 15 March 1850 in Illinois,
DOD 3 March 1935, Spokane, Washington
Father: Pat McCOY born in Ireland
Mother: Elizabeth ROBERTS, pob unknown

Married Joseph C. SLY in 1872 at Menomonee, Dunn county, Wisconsin. They had 9 children, including twins, Edna Maud SLY and Edwin Claud SLY born 21 Mar 1880 in Wisconsin. Moved near Spokane, Washington about 1889.

Did the McCOY name change to COYLE?

Was Elizabeth been married before marrying Joseph C. SLY?

If we don't match up now, please keep me in mind. Thank you.

Researching: Churchill, COYLE, dickbernd, DIETZ, duker, GOOS, haas, johnson, LOCHER, McCOY, pfenninger, ROBBS, Robertson, sly, TAYLOR, tibbitts; TUEPKER, or TUPKER, and Ward

Ruth Anne (GOOS) Halligan
Vallejo, California

OBIT LOOK-UP: Sam & Eda Emerson, Downing, Dunn Co., WI

schoony156 — 31 Mar 2007 8:39:53 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the obituaries for husband and wife, Sam Marshallino Emerson, born 30 June 1872, died 13 February 1933. His wife was Eda Annette (Blodgett) Emerson, born 6 Dec 1875, died 8 September 1940. Both passed away in Downing, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Nine known children. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

ziehl

bobtobin — 13 Mar 2007 3:13:43 GMT

Looking for information on my grandmother Clara Ziehl's sibling: Elizabeth, Edward and Lillian. The first two I'm trying to find DOB and DOD. I have a funeral picture of Elizabeth circa 1900. Edward I believe also died young. I have a DOB for Lillian Ziehl of Aug 1894. Nothing else. Any information would be appreciated. The parents were Ferdinand and Minnie Krohn Ziehl.

RE: Family Seach

Chay80 — 12 Jun 2007 7:29:08 GMT

I am looking for Information on Alfonso G. Mann married to Lois Patraw in 1890. There childern was Ida Mae Mann who married Forrest Freemont O'Bryan.This is direct relation to me on my Mothers side. Forrest and Ida 1st child Ruth O'Bryan was my Grandmother,she married Clyde Amick. If you have any info on these people please contact me asap.

chosenhs@yahoo.com

Ty

Frederick Ursinus - Menomonie

Linda Schwartz — 5 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Frederick Ursinus, general merchant, Menomonie. Born in the Kingdom of Saxony in 1829. Came to the United States about 1849. He came by way of New Orleans to St. Louis; thence to Illinois, where he lived about two years. He came to Menomonie in 1853, and was in the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. for fifteen years, taking charge of the bakery department of that firm. His first business venture for himself was with Mr. Schutte, which partnership was dissolved in 1873. His wife was Minnie Schutte, a sister of Mr. William Schutte, his former partner. Has four children-- Erdah, Fred, Bennie and an infant daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ursinus lost three children in one week, of diphtheria. [p. 287]

From History of Northern Wisconsin, An Account of Its Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; an Extensive Sketch of its Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages. Volume 1. Chicago: the Western Historical Company, A.T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1881.

Edeberg / Edenberg / Eideburg Family

Elizabeth — 19 Jan 2005 10:50:34 GMT

I am researching the Edeberg family of Menomonie, specifically the decendants of John Edeberg b ca1847 Luxembourg/Sweden and his wife Sara b Nov 1842 in Sweden, arrived Wisconsin 1865.

John and Sara's son William John Edeberg b 24 Aug 1876 died 3 Feb 1960 lived in Menomonie. He married 19 Apr 1897 Edith Knoble b Dec 1877 in Wisconsin, parents names unknown (though we have photos of her father). The Knobles were from Germany.

We've been having problems researching this family as there many variant spellings of the surname Edeberg. For example we are unable to find this family in the 1880 census index even though they appear in the 1870 and 1900 census.

William John Edeberg's daughter Gertrude Edeberg McKenzie of Regina Sask. was my husband's grandmother.

We would like to make contact with anyone researching this family.
Thanks.

O'Bryan

Chay80 — 15 Jun 2007 5:40:04 GMT

I am Looking for my Great Great Grandfather Forrest Freemont O'Bryan b. Oct 3 1885 in Menomonie,WI Son to Thomas O'Bryan and Adeline Bishop. Married me Grandma Ida Mae Mann in 1908.

Family of Anton Miller

Terence_Davenport — 27 Jan 2007 1:54:01 GMT

Looking for descendants of Anton and Gertrude (Terwei) Miller of the Menomonie area. He was a cook for the lumber company and part time farmer. Children include Frances, Wendelin, Mary G. (m. Lick and Nelson), John Peter, Minnie A. (m. MacDonald), Anna (m. Stevens), Anton M., Helena (m. Roberts and Carlson), and George H. Have information on some lines, but lost track of others.

Maude Jennings Brostrom August 1969

Carol Severson — 10 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The Eau Claire Leader Tuesday August 26, 1969
Menomonie--Mrs. Maude Brostrom, 83, 1709 11th St., Menomonie, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Goodrich Funeral Home with Rev. Milton Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Downsville.
Survivors include three sons: Carl and Lawrence, both of Menomonie, and Robert, Downsville; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Wold, Menomonie, and Mrs. Norman Nelson, Burlington; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brostrom was born in Buffalo County Jan. 19, 1886 and moved to Dunn County with her parents at an early age. She married Charles O. Brostrom in 1903 and her husband preceded her in death in 1923.
CORRECTION: The name of a surviving son, Harold Brostrom of Wausau, was inadvertently omitted in the obituary of Mrs. Maude Brostrom, 83, who died here Monday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Sampair, Amez & Ellen (Brown)

JKSJ4 — 1 Jul 2006 10:46:04 GMT

I have reason to believe that Amez Sampair was buried in Vanceburg Cemetery, Sheridan Township, Dunn County with his wife Ellen Brown Sampair (7/16/1909). I have visited the cemetery and found her grave along with other family members. Who would I contact to find out if he is buried there and where to find his grave.?

Vellik Johnsen Haldorsletten - from Norway to Menomonie 1883

RFolkvord — 6 Jun 2007 6:57:13 GMT

Vellik emigrated to Menomonie from Meldal, Norway in 1883.
He was born Dec.14,1847.

In 1884, the rest of his family also emigrated to Menomonie:
His wife, Marie Johnsen Haldorsletten, born 1849.
Children: Ole b.1871, Karen b.1873, Gurine b.1875 and John b.1882.

I don´t know their names in America. Perhaps Vellik called himself Willy or William Johnson.

Hope that someone can find this family in the 1900 Census, or have other information about them.

Relatives from norway

ambart — 1 Jun 2007 12:55:53 GMT

I have relatives from that area that come also to Colfax.My great grandmother married a Johnson from Sweden.
Family names:
Ole Andreas Niwlsen B 1824
Katrine M. Jensdatter b. 1832
Married 1854.
Hansine Otelle Hansine Olsdatter B. 1/9/1871 married Lars Andreas Harder Larson b. 1856 He died in an avlanche about age 50 years old. They lived in Lenvik.
If we have any connection please let me know.
Mary
ambart@msn.com

Oscar Johnson or Ellen Stavrum (spelling 2 different ways) mothers maiden name Lancaster Family History Dunn County Wisconsin

trish11368 — 30 Jan 2007 7:20:16 GMT

I am new to researching family history and have almost nothing on my mothers family. Her parents are the couple listed above. Since the passing of my mother and father I have became interested in putting this together for the children in my family and my siblings families. So anything you may be able to share would be greatly appreciated as I have very few people to ask. They did own quite a bit of land in Dunn County so I would imagine there should be something however I can never find anything. Even directions to where I might be able to search more sites would be helpful.

Past family in Eau Gallie WI

ilenevogel — 21 Jan 2007 1:04:37 GMT

I am looking for any Hoyt's that may still live in Eau Gallie. My father lived there with his family from the 1900~1940s & longer.
Can amyone tell me the name of the lake in Eau Gallie. Are there any vacation rental homes around the lake? Thank you. Ilene