Eau Claire - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Eau Claire City Wards

bobtobin — 27 Aug 2008 12:08:10 GMT

Does anyone have or know of the ward boudaries that existed in the late 1800 and early 1900. It would help in looking for a individual given a street address.

Michels

sbreslain — 21 Sep 2007 7:33:41 GMT

I am looking for Joseph Michels( I know it was changed to Mitchell but he also could have changed it back)b.1819 in Calenborn, Germany. He married Magdalena Bleser and came to the US in 1868 with his children..Catherina, Johannes, Peter (settled in Raymond, Racine Cty. Wis.), Anna Maria, Marie Catherine(I believe she married John Wangerin), and another Catherina ?.I can only assume that Magdalena had died by then. I believe that Joseph's parents were Peter Michels and Catharina Phillipsen and that he had a brother Nicolas b. 1823. In the 1880 census, there is a Joseph Mitchell living in Washington, Eau Claire. Living with him is John b. 1854-55 in Prussia which matches the info I have for Johannes. However, Joseph's wife is listed as Sophia and there are 6 other children..is this a second wife who was a widow with children or is this the wrong Joseph????? Does anyone know anything about this family? I am searching for a needle in a haystack as he seems to disappear from the Franklin, Milwuakee County area sometime after 1870. In both the 1860 and 1870 I find him but none of his children.

Assistance with EauClaire County Birth Record

RCHOGAN42 — 18 Nov 2006 12:14:57 GMT

Would someone who has access to EauClaire, WI County Birth Records. Dated 31 July 1884 and Name of Julius Olson from Reel 60 Record 2210 Please send me Julius' information?
Parents name's
Places of birth for Parents?
and any other information included in the birth record? Many thanks for your help. Birth Record ID #2991384

Ole Dahl

johnpet124 — 12 Aug 2008 4:36:09 GMT

From Reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 24 Jun 1919 (trans.): (The) shoe merchant on Wisconsin Street is a Gudbrandsdaler, born in Skiaaker in 1873. In his home community he went through the county school and came to Eau Claire in 1893. Here he has learned the shoemaking profession and began his own business in 1902. It is now one of the city's most important of its kind. Dahl is a capable businessman and an agreeable fellow to have with for doing all things. Dahl was involved with the founding of Gudbrandsdalslaget here last year and is one of its most involved members. Presently he is the Lag's Vice President. Mr. Dahl is married to Lena Pederson from Hedmarken, Norway. They have one daughter, Myrtle, who is the bookkeeper in the business. (The poster is not related.)

Rasmus G. Shaker

johnpet124 — 12 Aug 2008 4:26:00 GMT

From Reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 24 Jun 1919 (trans.): Eau Claire's popular, oldest and best known photographer is genuine Dal, born on the farm Skiaaker in the community of the same name in Gudbrandsdalen in 1862. There was the opinion that he should go the student's way; but Shaker didn't want to go along with that. He traveled instead to Eau Claire in 1879. (He) worked first in the woods, in the sawmills, etc. He then learned the photography trade from old Burns and took over that business in 1895. And there you will find him almost every day yet. Shaker was married in 1887 to Olea Isakson, who died some years ago. He has 5 children, two boys and three girls. Shaker was one of the founders of Gudbrandsdalslaget in Eau Claire and is one of its most involved members. (The poster is not related)

Allen Hanson

johnpet124 — 13 Aug 2008 11:29:27 GMT

From Reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 24 Jun 1919 (trans.): Allen Hanson has one of the city's largest grocery stores. He was born on the farm Skrindsveen in Skjåk, Gudbrandsdalen in 1857 and came to Eau Claire in 1879. He worked several years as a mason and plasterer. In 1897 he began (his) grocery store on North Barstow St. in the building where he still is--In 1883 he was married to Karen Lokvam from Tretten, Gudbrandsdalen. They have two children. The son Joel is a doctor in San Francisco and the daughter Alma has just graduated from Wis. University. Allen has been a Trustee in the First (Lutheran) Church several times, an official in "Norden" Worker's Association, and when Gudbrandsdalslaget was founded last year he was the first Vice President. (Note: this was the Eau Claire Gudbrandsdalslaget.) The poster is not related.

Hello in need of Obit assistance please

lacygirltd — 9 Aug 2008 12:05:36 GMT

Francis Myron Spencer died about 20 Sept. 1939 one says he died in Eau Clair Co., another says Dane Co. both of Wisconsin then the third one say South Pacific????

Need Eau Claire Obituary

ffoodfun1 — 10 Feb 2004 9:25:58 GMT

Obituaries Needed: Willing to reimburse costs for below obituaries:

Zell, Robert Burial Place: West Lawn Cemetary Augusta WI Newspaper Date: Eau Claire Leader March 1, 1969 pg. 5A

Zell, Hulda Death Date: 9/21/1959. Burial Place: West Lawn Cemetary Augusta WI Newspaper Date: Daily Telegram Sept. 22, 1956 pg. 2

Bell, Beatrice (Maiden - Zell) Birth Date: 5/23/1920. Death Date: 6/15/2000 Burial Place: West Lawn Cemetary, Augusta WI. Newspaper Date: Leader Telegram 6/15/2000

Zell, Bernice (Maiden - Kirkham) Spouse: Zene Markham; Carl Zell Death Date: 3/11/1997 Burial Place: East Lawn Cemetary, Augusta WI; Newspaper Date: Leader Telegram 3/13/1997 Pg. 2B

Zell, Carl. Spouse: Bernice Markham. 8/27/1949. Death Date: 12/3/1984 Burial Place: West Lawn Cemetary, Augusta WI. Newspaper Date: Eau Claire Leader Telegram 12-4-1984 pg. 6A

Wenzel, Bertha L. (Maiden Krause) Spouse: Conrad Wenzel Birthdate: 2/12/1886 Death Date: 5/19/1950 Burial Place: German Lutheran Cemetary. Newspaper Date: Eau Claire Leader 5/21/1950 pg. 2

Wenzel, Bertha Maria (Fletschock) Spouse Emil Wenzel. Death: 5/12/1976 Burial Lakeview Cemetary. Newspaper Date: Eau Claire Leader Telegram 5/13/1976

Emanuel, Henry Burial Fairchild Cemetary, Fairchild WI. Newspaper Date: Eau Claire Leader Telegram 3/23/1989 pg. 2B

Thanks in Advance, Jenny Acker Brady, Cleveland, OH

Ellis Junction

Megarra — 15 Jun 2006 1:20:01 GMT

I understand that Ellis Junction became the town of Crivitz in 1897. In 1927 Crivitz was dissolved and became part of the town of Stephenson. In 1974 the Village of Crivitz was incorporated again....Can anyone tell me if it is still considered Crivitz?

My great-grandfather, Frank Turner (son of Lars & Johanna Turner) listed Ellis Junction, WI as his residence on his marriage record on April 16,1897. The marriage took place in Marinette, WI.

In 1893 I believe he "may have been" a teamster in Eau Claire, WI as I found a "Frank Turner" in the Eau Claire directory on Ancestry.com

I know in later years he lived in various towns in Michigan (Stephenson, Hermansville, Norway and Escanaba). He was first married to Augusta Lind (1897). After Augusta's death he married her sister, Ida Lind (between 1902-1904). Frank died on 10/3/1918 in Escanaba.

Older family members tell me that he supposedly owned a livery stable in Escanaba at one time which would tie in with the possibility of being a teamster. His obituary states that he was a watchman at the time of his death.

I am looking for any information that may be available regarding Frank Turner. I'd love to hear from anyone with any possible leads. Thanks!

Erica Hearne
EricaHearne@hotmail.com

Francis/Julia Sophie Knott MYSTERY Help Needed

Sanjos347 — 29 Nov 2006 5:21:04 GMT

This is my great aunt and her husband, they were married in EauClaire on Sept. 22 1899 according to the Bride & Groom Index, I show a 1900 Eau CLire Census where they have a son name Llewlelyn who is 4 1/2 years old. In what little info the family has on this group it states the the son dies in his early to mid teens- (14 to 16). There is an obit from the ECL dated Aug 2, 1912 that I need to get a copy of to see if this is him...I do not know where he is buried, I am really hoping the obit will tell me... Julia Sophie is suppose to be at Lake View but have no info to support this. The whereabouts of "Frank" (Francis) Knott after 1900 is unknown...A real mystery that I need to try to uncover...ANY HELP greatly appreciated as once again, I am 1200 miles away! Sandy

Heimen, Heimann, Hyman HELP

Sanjos347 — 29 Nov 2006 7:03:26 GMT

I am looking for some info on my great grandmothers parents. They lived in Eau Claire starting in 1870, John and Pauline Heimann, spelled a number of different ways. We know they had three daughters. Ameila, Dorthea, Emma but I believe they also had a son named William who had children. I believe that William had two boys names Paul and another William....there is no mention of a son in our records but there had to be as he is mentioned in the census' more than once! William had to be born about Nov 1868. I also need to see if an obit can be found for Pauline Heimann she is in St John's Lutheran Cemetery...sorry do not know dates... ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated!

Lost Betsey Severson

jahneman1 — 26 Jun 2008 7:19:06 GMT

Betsey born in Norway abt 1859. Parents: John (Johan) & Carrie (Karen) Severson {Syverson.} Immigrated 1865. She was working as a servant for a Lawyer named Ellis in Eau Claire in 1880. Betsey had a brother Christian born 1858, two sisters Clara born 1863 married Olaf Lee; and Bertha born 1865 married William Trautline. I do not know what happened to her. Christian is my great granddad. There is some TALK she may have married a Hanson, no proof tho. Thank You in advance for any insight!
Juli

Louis Conrad and family, Fall Creek/Augusta area

tammorkwed — 14 Apr 2008 12:44:10 GMT

Seeking info on Louis Conrad born 12/7/1881 in the Fall Creek or Augusta area and his family.
best regards,
Tam

Hanna Kluewer Ziemann b. 25 Jun 1836 d. 20 Jul 1893

aziemann154 — 26 May 2008 7:32:38 GMT

Fredericka (Johanna) Kluewer (sp?) was apparently born 25 Jun 1836 in Germany, and she died 20 Jul 1893. One of the census reports shows her listed as Hanna Ziemann, spouse of Herman F. (Frederick) Ziemann b. 11 Feb 1834 d. 22 May 1921. Looking for any connections to Hanna or Herman as parents and siblings for both are unknown. The 1895 MN Territorial census puts them in Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, MN at the time of the census. No photos exist for Hanna, but one is attached for Herman F. Ziemann

Death date for James T Barber

WJager0284 — 20 May 2008 1:25:27 GMT

I am searching for the death date and/or obituary of James T Barber a lumberman who was born Jan 25 1847. His wife's name was Petramilla. I believe he passed away between 1920 & 1930 in Eau Claire, WI. He became president of the Northwestern Lumber Company in Eau Claire. There was a milltown in Idaho (which no longer exists) named after him.

Thank you
Wilma Jager
wujj2@cableone.net

DUNHAM

GDMKRM — 25 Jun 2001 9:20:25 GMT

DUNHAM; Eau Claire, Eau Claire County Wisconsin
Looking for descendants of Stephen Dunham and second wife Mary Jane Foster, dau. of Robert and Caroline (Popeuelle/Popple) Foster.
Stephen Dunham came to Hancock, Waushara Co. Wisconsin about 1857 with 4 children by his first wife Matilda Rawson. She died in Denmark, Lewis Co. NY. Stephen Dunham (1823-1888) married second, probably in Hancock, Waushara Co. WI Mary Jane Foster 1841-1888).
Children of Stephen and Mary Jane (Foster) Dunham, born in Hancock, Waushara Co. WI:

i. Charles Foster Dunham, b. 10 May 1859 m. 5 Nov. 1881 Henrietta Virginia Gallager. I have information on the children of this marriage.
ii. Caroline A. Dunham, b. 30 April 1865 m. first Francis Walker. One daughter Frances, married James E. Davis. They had 3 sons, Frank, James, John. Wish information on family of James and John.
iii. Jessie Dunham, b. about 1869 m. James Mead Wish information on James Mead ancestry.
iv. Abigail E. Dunham b. about 1873 m. George Brown; line continues Charles Brown who was father of Arthur L. Brown who resided in Tempe Arizona. Arthur L. Brown was father of Helen Brown. Wish to contact any descendants.

v. Lettie Withers Dunham b. 20 May 1881 m. John Helmer Anderson. One daughter Geraldine Dunham Anderson m. Thomas James Stavrum. Their only child was Gratia Dunham Stavrum b. 15 July 1937. I am Gratia Dunham (Stavrum) Mahony and am trying to assemble genealogical information on this Dunham line, and also the line of Robert Foster b. 1795 CT, d. 13 Oct. 1872 in Eau Claire Wisconsin.

Andrew H. Hollen

johnpet124 — 28 Apr 2008 9:11:51 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 24 June 1919 (trans.): A. H. Hollen, the well known clothing dealer here in the city, died Thursday afternoon at Luther hospital. According to the daily paper, he suffered a heart attack and was brought to the hospital a while ago. His death was the result of a new attack. Andrew H. Holen was born in Hedalen, Gudbrandsdalen, in Norway in 1854. His Norwegian name was Einar Hollen. He came to America with his parents in 1862 and the family first lived in La Crosse. At 19 years old he came to Eau Claire where he was a salesman in a clothing store and in 1877 he started his own business. In the old days Hollen was one of the leaders among the Norwegians in Eau Claire and known by all. In later years he wasn't as active. He was a very intelligent man and knew the art of dealing with people of all classes. He leaves three sons and two daughters,--Dr. Henry Hollen in Los Angeles, lawyer Richard Hollen in Chicago and the son Stanley, who was previously in military service in WW I. The two daughters, Cora and Alma live at home. It is anticipated that the son Stanley will take over his father's business, since he has for many years had a leading position in a large clothing firm in Chicago and therefore is acquainted with the business. The funeral took place Saturday and was private. (The poster is not related).

Obit for Washington Churchill

SHELLYJOHNSON50 — 7 May 2004 12:44:27 GMT

I am looking for the obit for Washington Churchill, according to the USGENWEB site there is an Obituary index his obit is supposed to be in the Eau Claire Daily Telegram ECDT 8 11Jan1904 p4,p5.

Where did it go?

PACKPOWER — 30 Mar 2008 3:00:47 GMT

What happened to the EAU CLAIRE CO WIGENWEB PROJECT ?
I can not get it anymore

Obit look up please

aussiemate1 — 13 Apr 2008 10:18:21 GMT

Could someone please look up an obit for the following person in my family tree:

Larry Keith Devault - born Jan 15 1947 in San Diego County, California; died Sep 23 2002 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; buried in Lakeview Cemetery.

I would greatly appreciate any help! Thank you!

Lange

Larry E. Looby — 3 Jun 2004 12:48:38 GMT

I am assisting a distant cousin to my wife's family. She is decendant from the Kuberra family. Johann (John) Kuberra married Aguste Henrietta Lange on Dec. 25, 1887 in Township of Bridge Creek. By 1910 had moved to Illinois. Does anyone know the parent names of Auguste Lange? Crystal Wendt will share information and I am trying to do some reseach for her.

Paintings - Dan B. Conrad

gary877 — 22 Jun 2006 10:54:40 GMT

Searching for oil paintings by my grandfather, DAN B. CONRAD. He lived and painted in Eau Claire in the early 1940's and sold numerous still lifes, landscapes, flowers, and paintings of personal pets. Willing to purchase.

John Conrad, Eau Claire

tammorkwed — 27 Mar 2008 4:25:21 GMT

I am seeking info on a John and Juliane[Rude] Conrad.They had a son Louis Ferdent Conrad b.12/7/1881 in Eau Claire, wi.
Best regards,
Tam

John Ovren

johnpet124 — 13 Mar 2008 6:46:21 GMT

From the Eau Claire Leader, 8 Nov 1944: "John Ovren, 61, printer, and a resident of Eau Claire the past quarter of a century, died at Durand where he had been working at his trade. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Oswald B. Overn, of this city and Roald Ovren of Elk Mound. John Ovren was born in Faaberg, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, in 1883, and learned the printers trade at Lillehammer. He came to America in 1905, settling at Stoughton, Wis., where he worked at the Mandt Wagon Works. Later he was employed as a printer on the Norwegian paper "Decorah Posten" at Decorah, Iowa. In 1918 he came to Eau Claire, and from that time up to 1931 he was employed as a printer on the Reform, published and edited by the late Waldemar Ager. More recently he was working as a printer at Durand. In 1929 he went back to Norway for a visit, and gave a series of lectures there, and on his return to America he delivered a number of lectures on his observations in the old country, and some of its history as it particularly interested Norwegians in this country who had been born in Norway. In the earlier years of his life Mr. Ovren was active in several organizations for people of Norwegian birth or descent, such as the Sons of Norway and Scandinavian American Fraternity lodges at Madison and Eau Claire, the organization known as "Gudbrandsdalslaget" for people from that part of Norway of which for some years he was an officer in the national organization. Mr. Ovren was also a writer and translater, and had translated some books from English to Norwegian. He was also the author of a book of Norwegian poems published some years ago." From the Eau Claire Leader, 9 Nov 1944: "Funeral services for John Ovren, who died Tuesday at Durand, will be held today at 2 p.m. from Lenmark's, the Rev. M. T.Jenson officiating. Interment will be in the North side cemetery." (the poster is not related)

Paul Branstad

johnpet124 — 13 Mar 2008 6:16:05 GMT

From the Eau Claire Leader, 24 April 1923, page 5: Paul Branstad, for many years member of the Eau Claire police force, died Sunday at a local hospital at the age of 81. He had been ill for some years. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from Lenmark's, Rev. N.C.A. Garness officiating. Interment will be made in the North Side cemetery. The surviving relatives are two sons, A. J. Branstad, the well known local druggist and Richard Branstad of Denver, Colo., and two daughters, Emma Branstad of this city and Josephine Branstad of Minneapolis. Paul Branstad was one of Eau Claire's most respected citizens and had been a resident of Eau Claire for many years. He was born in Norway and came to this city in the late sixties. He came to Eau Claire and for some time worked for the Eau Claire Lumber Co. Later he engaged in the hotel business, operating the Wisconsin House, corner Hobart and Wisconsin streets. Then he embarked in the furniture and undertaking business on the North side but he was flooded out in the famous flood of 1884 and lost eveything. For a time he was undersheriff and jailer at the county jail and later became a member of the local police force, and it is as a policeman that he is remembered by the present generation. He served faithfully on the force for close to twenty years, retiring a few years ago. In his prime Paul Branstad was reputed to be the most powerful man physically who ever came to Eau Claire and many of the oldtimers now tell of some of the feats of strength which he performed. He was a big hearted man, kindly and yet fearless, for in the early days on the police force a man had to have a great deal of courage to cope with the situations arising. (the poster is not related, he came from Nodre Fron, Gudbrandsdal, Norway)

PEHLKE website

angirie — 28 Jul 2007 5:32:15 GMT

I have created a website for the PEHLKE surname.
It can be found at www.freewebs.com/pehlkebranch

wisconsin necrology index

pedigreegenie — 8 Mar 2008 7:02:21 GMT

Does anyone out there have access to the Wisconsin Necrology Index? Are you willing to check to see what is included for Henry D. Davis (1850 -1942)? I sure would appreciate it.

Jensen and Anderson

genit1 — 2 Mar 2008 8:52:42 GMT

I have a family emigrating from Ringsaker, Norway to Augusta 14/7-1882, but I can't find them in US.

- Sissel Jensdatter, born 1825 (grandmother)
- Marie Larsdatter, born 1847 (daughter). She was married (1874) to Anders Andersen, born 1847.
- Julie Johannesdatter, born 1870 (Marie's daughter born outside marriage)
- Sofie Andersdatter, born ca. 1873
- Agnethe Andersdatter, born 1874
- Lina Andersdatter, born ca. 1877
- Pouline Andersdatter, born 1879

Augusta's 150th Anniversary - United Methodist Churches

thomasbuckli — 1 Mar 2008 4:58:01 GMT

For Augusta's 150th Anniversary Celebration, pictures of all kinds of activities from as far back to the current time are wanted. If you have pictures of weddings, confirmations, baptisms, Sunday School, Bible School, Ladies Aid, WSCS, UMW, the remodeling in the 80's and 90's, Epworth League and other youth activities, other special celebrations, musical groups, other church history, former pastors, pictures from Thompson Valley Church, EUB Church, The Methodist Church, and of course the United Methodist Church.

If you have any pictures or information please forward them to my attention. Your pictures and information will be very much appreciated. Thank you!

Hannevold

lhannevold1951 — 10 Sep 2007 4:31:37 GMT

I am trying to find any Information on Peter Or Leona Hannevold His and Her relatives.Our search stops Here. I can't find him or her. He came from Norway Or there abouts
she was from back east. We think Here Maiden Name was James. She remarried after Peter died to a Charles Hilton.Would appreciate any Info.Or help .
Can contact me at lhannevold1951@verizon.net Would also like to be contacted by living relatives.

Ole Dallen (Dahlen) & Richard Andrew Pederson (Rikard Pedersen)

ebradley1234 — 18 Feb 2008 5:45:11 GMT

Hello,

I believe that two ancestors of mine of Norwegian Lutheran descent resided in the Eau Claire area in 1902-1904 and perhaps much longer. Names:

Ole Dallen (last name may be Dahlen, or similar),
Richard Andrew Pederson (or Rikard Pedersen)

They were cousins. Anyone know of either man? I am looking for any information that might be out there.

Thank you,
Eric Bradley

Robert Perry Otter Creek

Lori Hanson — 12 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi I am Looking for a Robert Perry that had land in Otter Creek (Where is Otter Creek?) He had one son Raleigh Perry who married Amelia Arneson. I don't have much information on either family nor on Robert Perry as where he came from. If anyone can help me on this family it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Lori

Robert Foster (d. 1872) Obit lookup?

krristow — 17 Feb 2008 3:45:47 GMT

I would greatly appreciate an obit for Robert Foster, who died on 13 Oct 1872 (Eau Claire). Thanks for any help!

Lee Brown

dlueck8180 — 17 Feb 2008 3:54:51 GMT

I am looking for any informatin regarding my grandfather Lee Brown who lived in the Eau Claire Wi area and was interred in Cadott Wi. He had 2 children Evelyn Lueck and Daniel Brown both of WIsconsin Dells WI His wife was Ada M Foat. Would appreciate any help at all since I know so little about him.. locate cemetary in Cadott but I could not fine marker

Charlotte V. Sommermeyer photo ca 1893

NadineHeppell92 — 15 Feb 2008 3:16:17 GMT

Found at Mill St. Antiques Plaza, 44 Mill St., Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 433-8409, an old photo of a young woman posed at the piano in a lovely long, light-colored dress. On the back, written in pencil, is "Charlotte V. SOMMERMEYER". Found via Ancestry.com: Eau Claire, WI Directories 1889-1893: Charlotte V. SOMMERMEYER 703 S. Farwell, music teacher, 1893.
I am not related.

Photo of a class group of women/Eau Claire, WI ca 1915-1920

NadineHeppell92 — 15 Feb 2008 5:03:34 GMT

Found today at Mill St. Antiques Plaza, 44 Mill St., Healdsburg, CA 95448, phone: 707-433-8409, a photo of a group of women. The photographer imprinted on the cardboard frame is 'Claus, 102 Grand Ave. E., Eau Claire, Wis.' Names written in pencil are:
Mrs. KOONS, Lillian GELEIN, Anna HOLDRUM, Mrs. LABOUTE, Agnes HOLDRUM, Gladys STORETH, Helen ROSENQUIST, Hester GREEN, Cecile BAUMAN, Madeleine WHITE. I have reproduced the penciled names as best I can.
I am not related

Kari Jacobsdatter Aas

johnpet124 — 15 Feb 2008 1:46:33 GMT

From the reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 25 June 1912 (trans.): Mrs Kari Aas on Hobart St. died Thursday evening after a few years having been sickly. She was born in Vaage Gudbrandsdalen 9 March 1835 and was therefore over 77 years old. Her maiden name was Kari Jacobsdatter Kviten. After her confirmation she went to Rennebu south of Trondhjem where, at 26 years old, she was married. Her spouse died, however, within 6 months and she was a widow for 12 years and then was married to Erik Aas who now survives her. In 1873 she came with her husband along with a son from the first marriage to America and settled here in the city where the family has lived since. Mrs Kari Aas was one of the temperance society's oldest members--a very kind, self-sacrificing, pesonable woman who was admired my all. Her life had not been easy, since the son had been sickly and not able to work. Courageously she strove through many years. She always kept it clean and tidy and she, good-hearted as she was, always participated when ther was a speech to give. Few have fought so faithfully or courageously for her home than her. But eventually came the time when her strength weakened, as strong as she had been. The funeral took place Saturday with many people present. There was a multitude of flowers and both the temepeance society and the women's temperance society sent wreaths. She leaves her spouse, who is now 84 years old, together with the son Esten. She died of a heart ailment.
(the poster is not related)

Eau Claire 1850's

Paul McQuillan — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Eau Claire County

Obituary of Alfred E. Aune 12/20/1960

Sanjos347 — 5 Feb 2008 8:57:24 GMT

Could someone please look up an obit for me? I am hoping to find out who his children were....It was in the ECDT 12/20/1960 page 2. This would be a great help! Thanks you! Sandy

PEHLKE, Carl & Johanna

angirie — 27 Jan 2008 8:05:56 GMT

I am looking for the obituaries of Carl Pehlke and Johanna Pehlke. Carl died August 4, 1907 and Johanna died December 24, 1916. I would assume the obituaries appeared in the Leader Telegram.

Any help is appreciated, Thanks,
Angela

Floyd Morehouse

sanm1944 — 7 Sep 2007 1:36:54 GMT

I am looking for information on Morehouse family. Received an e-mail from Floyd Morehouse in 2002. Had not heard back and found his name in Social Security Death Index for 2004. His grandfather and my gr grandfather were brothers. My gr grandfathers name was Arthur Harlan Morehouse. Is there on obit on Floyd Morehouse for 2004? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Searching for Mathias Bek/Beck/Boeck of Eau Claire in 1919

debbiekoch96 — 13 Jan 2008 4:44:43 GMT

Just found the obit of Josephine Bek/Beck MESSMER-KARSCH, in it lists a surviving brother, Mathias Beock of Eau Claire, Wisconsin in May 1919. Would like to know anything about him and his descendents. Did he die in Eau Claire? If so where is he buried? Any information on this family is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.

What happened to Denis McCarty & family 1870's

TAnderson9710 — 19 Jan 2008 6:33:28 GMT

Looking for what happened to the Denis & Honora McCarty family. They lived in Half Moon, Eau Claire 1860's until 1875 with his son Florence & his family. Florence, Mary Jane, son Florence & 2 daughters moved to Chippewa Co. Where did Dennis/Denis, Honora, Michael(b 1850), Ellen, Mary, Daniel (b 1860), Honora & James go? Would like to find out when & where Denis & Honora died. Does this sound familiar to anyone?? Thank you...

Starting search on Olseths or Connells, Altoona, WI

SFMachrone — 25 Apr 2003 7:15:12 GMT

Am searching for any info relative to the Olseths or Connells from Altoona WI. Please contact me if you have any info. thanks.

Seeking look up for info on Stanley Wallace Please

descendentz — 29 Nov 2007 12:58:16 GMT

Look up for Stanley Wallace died Sept 1987 in Eau Claire
Will compensate somehow for time

Esther Fickes Burial Place?

DHinkey8381 — 12 Dec 2007 3:29:32 GMT

I have obituary for Esther fickes who died at her home near Fairchild on 18 January 1885. I still haven't found her burial place. Perhaps there is no headstone, or it may have been destroyed or worn away over the years. Is there a chance I will ever find her resting place?

Old Photo Album- Myre,Loiselle,Giroux,Gayeau, Tusken, Hebert

rosamauro26 — 24 Oct 2001 4:28:20 GMT

I have an old family photo album and am trying to identify some of the people in it.
Prokop family.
Alex Loiselle
Albina Loiselle
Emery Myre
Wedding Photo of Archie Giroux and Alice
Loiselle Twins
Ludge Gayeau w/ Joe, Eva, Lizzie
Carl and Esther
Lionell Racett
Youngbloods
Wedding Photo of Tom Tusken and Minnie

There are other names too. Most of the photos are from The Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire area and span from the 1890s to the 1920s. I am particularly interested in the Myre family and would love any info on them.
Rosa Mauro

Roberts, Zoulek in Eau Claire county, Fairchild Village

2kent — 24 Nov 2007 2:22:25 GMT

Looking for information on a Dick (Richard) Roberts and Wife Elizabeth who lived in Fairchild about 1910-1930. Richard was born August 1854 in Pennsylvania and worked for the railroad in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He apparently died between 1910-1920 in Fairchild. Elizabeth was born February 1857 in Wisconsin, and last appears in the 1920 Federal Census for Fairchild. They had 3 sons, William born Dec 1878, Archie born Feb 1880, and Joseph born Sep 1887, all in Wisconsin. William married a Mildred Zoulek, who was also from Fairfiedl. Any information is appreciated.

Ole Ness

johnpet124 — 9 Nov 2007 10:09:49 GMT

From the newspaper "Arbeideren", Eau Claire, 25 May 1888 (trans.): Ole Næss' Unexpected Passing--Thursday evening the 20th. the following sad occurence happened, that Ole Ness, one of Eau Claire's oldest and most respected residents committed suicide by cutting his throat at his home on Lake Street in West Eau Claire. Ole Ness was born on the farm Næsset in Folddalen, Norway in the year 1841 and so was also now 45 years old. He attended for two years, '64 and '65, Tromsø Teachers College, where he graduated the last-named year. After some time working as a tutor for a priest in the country, he entered into a marriage with Marta Johannesdatter and immigrated shortly after with his young wife to America and settled in Eau Claire in 1869. Without having previously being educated as a carpenter, he began after arriving in Eau Claire to work in that profession and soon worked his way up to becoming one of the city's most clever craftsman. He worked at work shops for others and also for himself and was in charge of quite a few workers, among others, also the Westside Norwegian Church, of which he was in charge of building and oversaw all of the work both the inside and out. In time he began with two others a furniture company under the name "Norway Furniture Company". The others soon sold out to him, so he was the sole owner of the business. Soon after he bought an empty lot on Bridge Street, and built his own warehouse and operated a long-lasting business with much success. It was estimated that after a while he built it up to a worth of as least $10,000. His first wife died in 1875 and left two children. After a while he entered again in marriage with the girl Pernille Petterson. After a while she also died and left 2 small boys. The last time he entered into marriage in July 1882 with Miss. Sarah Gilbert, with whom he has no surviving children. When the "Eau Claire Tidning" ceased publication a year ago, he thought of putting out a little local publication of a sound Christian nature and set about with his usual energetic spirit the establishment of a stock company for this purpose of which he became president. The fruit of this endeavor is "Arbeideren". Along with his success as a businessman, it seems, none the less, that he was particularly suited as a mechanic, which, if he had had the necessary education, he would have been one of the most successsful at that profession. Already while he worked as a tutor in the old country, he manufactured, all on his own, a sewing machine of his own design, which after having been in use a long time in Norway, was brought here and was used here for many years in the household. And when "Arbeideren" was founded he invented, without having seen anything like that, a folding and mailing machine which has been put to great use. As a person, a citizen and a church member he was respected, honored and loved by all with whom he came in contact, and he assumed an outstanding role both as a businessman, citizen and church member. Right from 1860 (sic) he was a member of the local Norwegian Lutheran congregation and has had many positions of honor, and exhibited completely blameless and christianly behavior. With the great flood in 1884 it seemed that he would suddenly lose all that he owned, nonetheless the loss was not so great as it at first seemed, but it put him into finantial difficulties which followed his later business affairs, together with the persistent and tiring work, which thereby was combined, it seemed little by little to have undermined his health and then especially his nervous system and spiritual powers. Although he was so very calm and patient, nonetheless there must have been as the last days of his life neared a reason to believe that this blow should have fatal consequences for his sanity. Even his nearest suspected nothing of how near the climax was; nevertheless in an instant of insanity he ended his life as noted above. He sank under the weight of his burdens. Missed and mourned by a spouse, 4 children, relatives and a numerous flock of frineds of all nationalities. (The poster is not related. The "Arbeideren" later became the "Reform". It seems there must have been a previous Norwegian newspaper in Eau Claire, the "Eau Claire Tidning". Ole Ness is listed in The History of Northern Wisconsin, 1881, page 329. There his children are listed as Richard, Bernard, Julius and Martin.)

Families from the Fall Creek Area

Laura Kaatz — 28 Dec 2001 1:48:28 GMT

I have lots of information that I'd love to share on these and other families from the Fall Creek and surrounding areas. Please contact me if you can help complete some "twigs" or "branches." Thanks in advance! Laura

Charles Forrest CAMPBELL, b.1880, m. Almeda Mae MARIKLE

genenalice — 5 Nov 2007 11:03:06 GMT

Am looking for descendents. Charles married Almeda(aka Meda). lived Fairchild, Eau Claire Co., in 1910, McCone Co., Montana 1920 and 1930. Listed children were Helen M., b.1921 and Douglas W., b. 1916. Thank you

Gene Deal, genenalice@yahoo.com

Burvel J. Yule Obit or Death cert info PLEASE

Sanjos347 — 2 Nov 2007 1:54:29 GMT

I need to find out how this man fits into the Yule families in Eau CLaire. I cannot find his name under any of the family groups that I have. He married a Zella Haskins 10/15/1914. He died 12/3/1971. His obit was in the ECLT 3 DEC 1971 pg A7. I need to know who his parents were please. Thank you very much!

Anna Lorentz Moe

johnpet124 — 24 Oct 2007 4:09:56 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 3 Aug 1897 (trans.): Mrs. Anna Lorentz Moe on Farwell St. died Friday afternoon, probably of blood poisoning. She had recently given birth to a child who survives. Her parents live in Porterville. She leaves a husband and child. The funeral took place yesterday. Buried by Pastor Tangjerd, the 2nd. of August: Mrs. Anna Lorentz Moe, 28 1/2 years old.
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Donovan A. O'Brien of Turtle Lake

lindajcox333 — 18 Oct 2007 4:19:30 GMT

What I have:
Wilmah Cox was born March 19, 1896 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and died February 19, 1947 in Turtle Lake, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - buried Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; she married Donovan Abbott O’Brien who was born January 20, 1894 in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and died May 29, 1964 in Cumberland Memorial Hospital; they were married October 25, 1919 in Turtle Lake, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. He was a dental practitioner, located at Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin in both 1920 and 1930 Census’. Donavan married second Mildred after 1930, who survived him. He was a Veteran of WWI. They had 4 children.

Donovan’s parents were: Charles M. O'Brien born in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and Anna E. Rouse born in Minnesota.

I could use more information on the second wife and the parents if it is available. Thank you,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Donovan A. O'Brien of Turtle Lake

lindajcox333 — 2 May 2007 10:42:44 GMT

Looking for information on:
Donovan A. O'Brien, a dental practitioner, located at Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin who was born January 20, 1894 in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; married Wilmah Cox was born March 19, 1896 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin - they were married October 25, 1919 in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Donovan’s parents were: Charles M. O'Brien born in Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and Anna E. Rouse born in Minnesota.
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

PHOTO of John W. Shaw Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin abt 1899

Sanjos347 — 18 Oct 2007 3:08:09 GMT

I am trying to locate any living descendents of Emma (Heimann) and John J. Shaw. I have a wonderful photo of their son John W. Shaw in a sailor's uniform as a very young man. My great great grandmother was Emma (Heimann) Shaw's sister. This photo was in my grandmothers photos years ago when she passed. I am hoping to find the rightful owner of this wonderful photo! Please contact me at sanjos333@yahoo.com Thank you Sandy McClay

Duncan McRAE

LaurieMcRae — 1 Jul 2001 12:00:13 GMT

Duncan McRAE, one of the oldest and most generally known citizens of the town of Brunswick, died at his home there early Saturday morning. Mr. McRae was born in 1827 (correction: bapt. April,1823 in Ont.) and had thus reached the advanced age of 77 (81) years. He had been ailing for some time with kidney and heart trouble, but his last illness was only of five day's duration. He leaves to mourn his death, besides his wife, seven children, three boys and four girls, all of whom are grown up. They are as follows: Archie of Waumandee, Mrs. Joe LEE of Elk Mound, Mrs. Mike KELLEY of the town of Brunswick, Mary of this city, and James, John and Alma (Anna) who are still at home. The funeral takes place Tuesday 11 a.m. and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery. The body will be taken to St. Patrick's church and the funeral services conducted by Rev. Father Dunne.

Mr. McRae was one of the oldest settlers in these parts and well known in this city.

His funeral will undoubtedly be largely attended.

--Taken from the "Eau Claire Weekly Telegram", Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., Wisconsin, Oct. 25, 1904, pg. 4

Lewis Bruland

John Peterson — 19 Oct 2006 7:44:16 GMT

From the Reform newspaper, Eau Claire, 3 Mar 1896 (trans.): Killed in the woods. Mr. Lewis Bruland, who worked in John Bolens Camp near Mason was Saturday hit by a falling tree with the result that death quickly followed. The body was brought in to the city yesterday morning. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon from the house of sorrow, 516 Mill St. Mr. Bruland was a man in his best years, and was much beloved by his working companions and others who knew him. He leaves a widow and a 2 year old son.
From the 10 Mar 1896 issue of Reform: Buried by Pastor Preus the 5th of March: L. Bruland, 39 years old.

Johann Plath, Katrina or Caroline Katezsezmadek family, Fall Creek WI

l_ostrich — 20 Sep 2007 6:06:38 GMT

Searching for cemetery records, obits, [and/or where to go for this information], living descendants, any other leads to expand our search; this couple appeared on the 1910 Census, Lincoln, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, John Plath, 84, retired farmer, born Germany, year of immigration, 1885, Caroline Plath, 84, born Germany, Olive Noble, 21, boarder, born in WI, public school teacher. We believe they died in Fall Creek, Johan or John on 7 Jun 1915, and Carolina possibly 8 Nov 1913. Our records indicate their children to be: Theodore Plath [Ernestine Kottke], Otto Plath [Aurelia Schober], emilie Plath [Ludwig Kuehn], August Plath [August Staple], Emil Plath [Martha], Mary Plath who died in childbirth, possibly unwed. Will appreciate any leads.

Clara O. Severson OBIT Look Up Please

Sanjos347 — 16 Sep 2007 10:42:33 GMT

I need to get family info off of an obituary on a Clara O. Severson, born Clara O. Hanson she died in November of 1972. ANy help would be great! I live in Arizona so it is hard to get info from Eau Claire. Thanking you in advance, Sandy

James McInnis/Mary McGillis

petemcdonald — 23 Jun 2007 3:49:05 GMT

Seeking information on this couple who were married in Eau Claire Co. on 26 Aug 1895 - likely at St. Patrick's as they are both buried its cemetery. James was born 1 Feb 1859 and died 17 Aug 1949, Mary may have died in 1954. Pete

Obit Lookup WALLACE

descendentz — 24 Aug 2007 5:39:27 GMT

Looking for Descendents of

Stanley Phillip Wallace
b. 12 Aug 1918 WIsconsin
Died: Sept 1987
SSN:397-07-8888 Last residence Eau Claire, WI
Married Evelyn Gomand 3 Nov 1945

Beilke girls

asiabear0071 — 18 Aug 2007 11:34:14 GMT

The marriage information I need on a Elizabeth A Beilke married to unkown Olson now living in Eau Claire Wi. Christine and Michelle I do not know who they are married to, but all 3 sisters are from the village of Elk mound Wi. I checked and they did not get married in Dunn county. They would have gotten married between 2004 and 2007. They are not related to any of the Beilkes in Eau Claire Wi.

Lookup information on Beilke girls

asiabear0071 — 18 Aug 2007 2:51:07 GMT

Looking for information on marriages of Elizabeth, Christine and Michelle Beilke in the year 2004 to 2007. Or where I could find this information at online. Thank you.

Mrs. Halvorsen

johnpet124 — 8 Aug 2007 9:06:57 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 23 March 1897 (trans.): Mrs Søren Halvorsen on the corner of Broadway and Sixth Ave. died Saturday afternoon after a long illness. She left a spouse and six children, of which three are confirmed. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Westside church at 2 o'clock. Pastor Tangjerd will preside. On 30 Mar 1897 edition of Reform: Mrs. Samuel Halvorsen, whose death we mentioned in the last edition, was buried Wednesday afternoon, with many mourners present, from the Westside church. Pastor Tangjerd presided at the church and at the grave. The deceased was born in Eidsvold Parish on the farm Frelset the 22nd. of October 1847 of the parents Lars Larsen and Martha Guldbransen Frelset. She came here from Norway 25 years ago. As mentioned she leaves a spouse and six children. The deceased had been sick for a long time but was only bed-ridden for a week before her death. Also in the 30 March edition is a card of thanks which reads: On my own and my children's behalf I hereby wish to offer a hearty thanks to all, who during my wife's illness and at her funeral showed us so much goodwill and sympathy. Especially we thank Pastor Tangjerd, the choir and all who sent flowers to her beir. Signed by Samuel Halvorsen, Eau Claire, Wis., 25th. March 1897. (the poster is not related)

OBIT LOOK UP Please Clara Jensen 10/14/1960

Sanjos347 — 6 Aug 2007 6:23:53 GMT

Could someone please look up an obit for me? The date of the obit is 10/14/1960 ECDT page 1. Thank you very much! Sandy

URGENT need for local researcher....

SEVENZNUFF — 24 Jul 2007 11:52:06 GMT

My grandmother turns 99 on August 17th.
I found just this last week what she has been searching for all of her adult life!

Her great grandmother used to tell the kids stories about how up her lineage, there were Plymouth Colony Puritan settlers and real Mayflower ancestors as well.

This loving great grandmother died when Emily was only 8 years old, and Emily's mother died only a month later.
All those wonderful stories dried up, and at age 8, who could retain all the names, dates and places?
But Emily never forgot...
As she grew up and tried to re-tell these stories she was called a liar. So she quietly keept looking for what she believed was the truth of what her gr grandmother had told her. She did not believe the stories were lies.

Just this last week I have discovered just how true they were...so I have this plan in my head.
Many are a part of this, but now I need someone local to help and FAST.

I have contacted the Society of Mayflower Descendants...and they are going to help move this right along so that in her lifetime, she will be a member of their society...

Her birthday is fast approaching however.
Only God in Heaven knows the number of her days left amoug us...so please do not delay.

I need the death record, obituary, with citation and burial record for one person...a lot to ask for...and please hear me, I can not even pay you for your time and efforts.

I blew the whole wad on her membership fee.
But I have an idea...

If you are capable, caring, willing, able, etc.
Please email me so I can tell you the name of this key link...can't do it without her data...she is the descendant that links it all together.

The only other item that would be acceptable would be if her obit mentions the name of the church, her church burial record from the minister who preformed the funeral ceremony...

ARE You my hands, legs and answer to prayer?
I live in Florida...no one that I know lives in Eau Claire.

Death was 27 July 1948 in Union.
This was an 80 year old woman named Emily Jane...maiden name Tilden, married name Sallander.
Nick name: Jennie or Emma (I have seen her as both)

I do not know the name of burial location or church attending at the time...or even who she was staying with.

Mary Ellen
MQuiltr2@aol.com

F. L. Tripp

vj5148 — 22 Jul 2007 1:48:01 GMT

I recently received a short article from the Wisconsin State Journal (ca. 1924?) that was about "F. L. Tripp," an Eau Claire resident and, apparently, a noted inventor. According to the article, Tripp was in the Eau Claire area as early as 1862 or 1863 and managed a womens wear shop. He is supposed to have invented "whalebone corsets, hatpins and other women's necessities."

I am wondering whether this is the same person as Freeman L. Tripp whose name has popped up in some research I am conducting. "My" Freeman L. Tripp was born in Maine in 1841, moved to Wisconsin with his family in the late 1850s, and lived, at various times in Pierce County, WI, Iowa, and Eau Claire. Freeman L. Tripp received at least one patent for a wagon brake while he was living in Prescott, Wisconsin in 1865. He eventually moved to Washington State where he died in 1934.

It seems too much of a coincidence to have two different F. L. Tripps, both inventors, inhabiting this part of the state at the same time, but the dates and places of residence don't match up (although the State Journal is a bit vague on these details). I find no Tripps at all in the 1860 or 1870 census enumerations for Eau Claire and only "my" Freeman Tripp in 1880 (but employed as a retail grocer?) I know that stranger things have happened, but I'd like to know if these are two different people or one in the same. Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Tim Ericson

OBIT lookup please Grace Close DOD 12/17/1975

Sanjos347 — 19 Jul 2007 11:50:04 GMT

There is an obit in the ECLT on 12/19/1975 for this woman. Her name was Grace Reinhard Close. She died in Hennepin County, MN but is buried in Eau Claire at Lakeview. She was married to an Alfred Anne at one time. They divorced. Could someone please look up this obit and tell me what it says? Thank you vey much!!!!

Even Pedersen

johnpet124 — 10 Jul 2007 1:43:44 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 23 Feb 1897 (trans.): One of Eau Claire's well-known Norwegians, Even Pedersen on the east side, died suddenly last Thursday night. He had been sickly for the last 3 weeks--it was heart problems that plagued him--and Thursday night about 11 o'clock he felt very bad, and less than one hour later he died. The deceased was 63 years old. He ran a furniture business for a time here in the city, but quit about a year ago and worked then at Cutters shoe factory. He also ran for some years a farm in Pigeon Falls. Left are a wife and six grown children, of whom all are married except a son who works here in the city. The funeral took place from the Synod church. Pastor Preus preached. The church was full of sympathetic friends and acquaintances. Buried by Pastor Preus the 21st of February, Even Pedersen, 63 years old. In the 2 March 1897 paper is this: Even Pederson, whose unexpected death we announced in the last number, was born in Brottum in Hedmarken the 9th. Sep 1833. He came here to America in 1868. He first settled in La Crosse and later in Pigeon Falls, from there he moved here to Eau Claire about 16 years ago. Also in this edition is a card of thanks signed by: Mrs. Sarah Pederson, born Christiansen, Mrs. Beate Matson, Mrs Clara Iversen, Mrs. Lena Olson, Mrs. Mayy ?Werta, Mrs. Jenny McMann and Charles Pederson. (different spellings are given for his last name, the poster is not related)

Cary Reep

johnpet124 — 9 Jul 2007 5:02:15 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 23 Feb 1897 (trans):
Farmer E. G. Reep in Pleasant Valley, well-known here in
the city from the time he worked as a bookkeeper and "scaler" for Pit Werner, has had the sorrow to lose his wife. She died Saturday of a heart attack soon after she came downstairs. The children survive. The deceased, whose maiden name was Cary Baagesar, was 36 years old and leaves five children. The funeral will take place Wednesday at 12 o'clock from Pleasant Valley Church. Pastor Helsem will preside. (the poster is not related)

Hans P. Anderson

johnpet124 — 9 Jul 2007 4:49:18 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 2 Feb 1897 (trans.):Hotel proprietor Hans P. Anderson, a long-time part owner of Scandinavian House, died Friday morning at the hospital. He had undergone an operation for a hernia, but lung infection set in and that was the direct reason for his death. He was one of the old settlers here inasmuch as he has lived in Eau Claire for 30 years. He was 58 years old at the time of death, and leaves two brothers here in the city, R. and Anton Anderson. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the North Side Church. Pastor Tangjerd gave a solemn talk at the bier.
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Paul M Reinhard obit lookup please

Sanjos347 — 8 Jul 2007 10:24:31 GMT

There was an obit on this man on 8/31/1971 in the Eau Claire Leader Telegram....could someone please find it for me? I would greatly appreciate it! He died in Detroit, Michigan but is buried in Lakeview Cemetery there in Eau Claire.

PEHLKE obituaries

angirie — 16 Jun 2007 11:27:35 GMT

I was wondering if someone could look up some obituaries for me in Augusta, Eau Claire Co., WI.

All 3 appeared in the Augusta Area Times:

Pehlke, Clara E. -- DOD 18 Nov. 1967
obit appeared in AAT 23 Nov. 1967

Pehlke, Walter Carl -- DOD 5 Aug. 2001

Pehlke, Eveline -- DOD 27 July 1985
obit appeared in AAT 31 July 1985

Any help in obtaining these obituaries is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Angela

Sophie Lenmark

johnpet124 — 26 Jun 2007 7:13:09 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 5 Jan 1897 (trans.): Mrs. Sophie Lenmark, who died Thursday morning, had been sick for about 1 1/2 years of tuberculosis so her death was not unexpected. She was an especially loveable woman, as temperate as any, and her leaving will be regretted in many circles. She was at her death not fully 50 years old, in as much as she was born on Dammerud by Gans farm in Fet, Sogn, Norway, the 6th of May 1847. She came from Norway here to Eau Claire in 1869, where she was married 26 years ago to Christian Lenmark, currently president of the Eau Claire Furniture Company. They had 10 children from their marriage, of which 9 are living. Of these, five are grown. The deceased has a brother living in Norway and several relatives in Chicago. She has been a member of the United Church's congregation for 19 years and was, before her illness prevented her, the treasurer of the Woman's Organization. She died peacefully and well, and it is for those left behind the joyful knowledge that death for her was only beginning of the life. Her surviving husband and children have all our sympathy. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Westside church with an especially great number of participants. Despite the unpleasant weather, the big church was full of a sympathetic flock of friends, who in this way sought to show the love they had for the deceased. The coffin was richly surrounded by flowers and among the wreathes were found quite a few from various businesses. President Hoyme spoke in English at the home and brought the deceased a final farewell. Pastor Tangjerd spoke in the church and officiated at the grave. The Congregation's choir sang, both at the home and the church. The deceased daughter Charlotte, now Mrs. Bruden from West Superior, is staying here in the city a while and was with her mother at the last. She will be here for several weeks.
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Shaw Family

Sanjos347 — 26 Jun 2007 5:51:50 GMT

I am searching for any living descendants in Eau Claire( and surrounding areas) of the John Shaw and Emma Heimann Shaw family. In the 1905 Census they have children named: George, Dorothy, John, and Pauline....any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sandy McClay

Mrs. Carl Henrickson

johnpet124 — 26 Jun 2007 4:53:33 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 25 May 1909 (trans.): Mrs Carl Henrickson on Niagara street died the 18th of May after having been sick a long time of cancer. She was 60 years old and born in Skedsmo in Norway. She came here with her husband in 1881 and has since lived here in the city. She was a member of the Norwegian Methodist Church--and one of the most ardent. She was a much loved and good-natured little woman, who was never dispirited or discouraged. Towards the end when the pains were great, she took comfort in the thought that others had it worse. She was also a long time member of the temperance organization. The funeral took place Friday from the Methodist church. Pastor Sagen presided. There were so many people present since the church was full of sorrowing friends who had learned to love her. She leaves, besides a mourning spouse, three sons and three daughters. Quite a few of Henrickson's relatives from South Dakota, among them his brother, attended the funeral. (There is also a card of thanks signed by Carl Hendrickson and family. The poster is not related.)

Gunerius Cypreansen

johnpet124 — 18 Jan 2007 2:47:44 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 8 Sep 1908 (trans.): Mrs. Gunerius Cypreansen died Wendsday afternoon at Luther Hospital. She was at her death 69 1/2 years old and had been sickly for a long time. Early this spring she was near death; but good care and comforting medical help kept death away for a while. This summer she had been at her son, Alfred Cypreansen's cottage by Lake Chetek. Mr. and Mrs. Cypreansen came here to the city in 1866 with very few cents in their pocket. They have since came up in life and may be considered well-off; but one could often hear Mrs. Cypreansen talk about the earlier hard times. And surely those times didn't seem to be unhappy; just the contrary, as her friendly brown eyes shone with courage when she talked about the poverty in the first year. And she was a good mother. She lived to see fine children in good positions but was spared to see them haughty and unhelpful with each other. And hardly ever have we known a mother like that who was able to keep her children's love and trust unfaltering until the last. A better honor can no mother attain. In church work she took a leading role for many years. When the young people's temperance organization "Excelsior" was at its best, the door always stood open at the Cypreansen's. And it is how we remember this mother, with a great thanksgiving. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the North Side Church with many participants. Mr. Sigvart Cypreansen who now lives in Kansas, came to the city just in time to see his mother before she died. (the poster isn't related)

Josephine Huber Baker

ccwalkeruwp — 21 Jun 2007 3:06:04 GMT

Hello, I am searching for information on Josephine Huber Baker.

What I know:
- spent her married life in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- marryied James Baker
- born in 1892, in Pennsylvania.

What I am searching for:
- 1900 Census form with her in it
- Parents names
- Siblings names
- anything else that can be found

I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

-Matthew De Witt
Kenosha, Wis.
ccwalker_uwp@yahoo.com

German Newspaper in Eau Claire?

Sanjos347 — 15 Jun 2007 4:17:53 GMT

I have been told that there was a German Newspaper in Eau Claire like the Norwegian one....is this true? If so does anybody know how to read it? I am looking for some info on a family by the name of Heimann from the late 1800's. Please contact me if there is someone on this list that can help.....I also would love any info in that paper on the Reinhard families for the same time.....thank you!

James A. Baker Family -- Eau Claire, Wis.

ccwalkeruwp — 1 Jun 2007 7:14:01 GMT

Hello, I am searching for more information on the James A. Baker family of Eau Claire. I found them in the 1930 Census. I ask because his daughter Helen Baker may be my great-grandmother. I would appreciate any help. Please e-mail me with question. Thanks.

-Matthew De Witt
Kenosha, Wis.
ccwalker_uwp@yahoo.com

Horace P. Warren of Eau Claire County

lindajcox333 — 9 May 2007 6:11:56 GMT

Looking for information Horace P. Warren born in New Hampshire in December 1827 and died October 17, 1904 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. His parents were born in Massachusetts. He apparently was in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin according to the 1850 Census at age 22.

His daughter was Clarissa 'Clara' M. Warren born June 21, 1862 in Wisconsin - Clara married William 'Will' Sherman Cox and they were all three living in Minneapolis in the 1900 Census. Any additional information on Horace and his family would be appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Lessard Francois-Xavier / Marriage

CLemyre — 14 May 2007 11:18:14 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for the marriage of Francois-Xavier Lessard / son of Ignace & Isabelle Ferron / and born in Ste-Ursule November 05, 1857.

His marriage was around 1884, Eau-Claire, Wisconsin, with Hatty Gurber / daughter of ??

Thank for your help,

Claire Lambert-Lemyre
Montreal

Looking for information on Imogene Woodford who married Anson Harrington in 1868 .

hanky53 — 30 Jun 2001 4:08:02 GMT

My great great aunt Imogene Woodford married Anson Harrington. One of their sons lived in Eau Claire,WI, another lived in Pleasant Valley, Eau Claire County,WI. They were Joseph and Stephen LeRoy. Stephen LeRoy may have been named after another uncle Stephen LeRoy Woodford. Daughter Emma lived in Augusta which is in Eau Claire Co. in 1893. Any information on any of these people would be appreciated.

Ralph and Pearl (Hineman) Bowen

mrstkdsd — 30 Apr 2007 7:53:38 GMT

I am looking for the death date and burial location of Pearl (Hineman) Bowen. She was born about Aug 1885 in Tomah, Monroe, WI and married Ralph W Bowen on 05 Nov 1905 in Monroe Co. I know for sure she lived in Augusta, Eau Claire in 1920 and 1930(census records).

Does anyone have access to the obituaries from the Eau Claire Daily Telegram? I know Ralph's obituary is in the 19 Feb 1957 pg. 12 edition. I am hoping it will say whether or not Pearl survived him.

Pearl was very active in the state Women's Republican committee. She also ran for Secretary of State. She was a Grand Adah in the Order of the Eastern Star for 1923-1924.

I have searched for Pearl's death date and burial location, but haven't been able to locate them. I suppose it is possible she remarried, but I haven't found a record for that either.

She and Ralph did not have any children to my knowledge. My grandfather, Nathan Hineman lived with them in 1920, according to the census. From what my mother knows, his mom died shortly after he was born. We don't know who his mom was or where his parents were married, but he was born in Wisconsin, according to the census records.

Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Cynthia

Charles and Mary Woodford Family

jhlhenrie — 12 Jun 2003 6:26:43 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Charles and Mary Woodford. Charles was born in 1832 in England and his wife Mary A. Burgess was born in 1836 in New York. They were married around 1854 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 1880 they were living in Otter Creek. All together they had 11 children, their names are Isaac, Elmer, Rosetta, Louisa, Lydia, Mary, William, Wesley, Sidney, Burty, and Elton. If you have any further information on this family please let me know.

Heather Henrie

obituaries

trempealeau — 15 Apr 2007 2:34:28 GMT

I am looking for my gggreatfather who is supposed to be buried in Eau claire His Name was Halvor Berg and he was born 8/24/1828 in Tinn Telemarken Nor. came here in New York in July 16 1852. cannot find his cemetery can anyone help supposedly lived in Eleva Wisc till death Thanks

The Kodak, Special Edition, Commencement Day 1896

Tim Dowling — 18 Jul 2001 4:02:12 GMT

This book contains a class photo and a printed copy of each of their commencement speeches.

Eau Claire High School, Vol 2, No. 5, June 5th, 1896

Senior Class
President Thorp J. Wilcox
Vice President Frank Groundwater
Secretary Harriet Greene
Treasurer Frank Carney

High School Commencement, 1896.

Afteroon Program:
Grace Adams
Mae Richer
Emma Carpenter
Grace Rork
Alvin Sutter
Orrie Ely
Sara Gillies
Charles Werner
Gizella Rothstein
Pearl Britton
Myrtle Baker
Laura Foss
Jessie Montgomery
Hattie McDonald
Ida Shaw
Lura Burce
Elizabeth Anderson
Thorp Wilcox
Mary Galvin
Kathryn Henry
Bert Williams
Harriet Greene
Nels Nelson
Elsie Fitzgerald

Evening Program:
George Polley
Herbert Cary
Mildred Slawson
Nellie Wight
Mary Sloan
Henry Kleinschnitz
Frank Carney
Mary Gillies
Jennie Brackett
Helga Lund
Edward Kjorstad
Jerome Gillett
Lillian Eldridge
Florence Pickett
Lawrence Flagler
Charles Boyington
Blanche Ferguson
John Coon
Grace Marsh
Frank Groundwater
Fred McGowan

Hans Knudtson

johnpet124 — 11 Apr 2007 4:11:23 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 17 May 1910 (trans.): One of our Norwegian pioneers here in the city, Mr Hans Knudtson, 433 N. Barstow St., died Friday morning after having been sick a couple of weeks with a kidney disease. He was born in Dovre in Gudbrandsdal in 1844 and immigrated to America in 1867. Before he came from Norway he was married to Marie Eide and as newlyweds they came to Eau Claire and have lived here ever since. Soon after his arrival he obtained a position with the N. W. Lumber Company and was employed for 40 years in the company's service. He leaves two sons, Henry M. and John Knudtson along with 3 grandchildren. His wife died a couple of years ago. He was a solid but distinguished man, who didn't make any trouble but stood tall in all of his dealings and was respected by all who knew him. The funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. from the house of mourning on N. Barstow St. Pastors Tangjerd and H. M. Thompson will preside. (the poster is not related)

Birgitte Christiansen

johnpet124 — 11 Apr 2007 3:53:31 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 1 Feb 1910 (trans.): Mrs Birgitte Christiansen was buried Thursday, with many people present, from the Northside church. Mrs Christiansen was born in Trondhjem diocese (stift) in Norway 78 years ago. She came to America as a widow in 1881 and lived first in Baldwin a couple of years before she came to Eau Claire. In 1888 she was married to Fred. Christiansen who for many years was foreman at the Northwestern Mill. He died 8 years ago. Mrs Christiansen leaves four children from her first marriage. They are Mrs Wold in Frederic, Helmer Gartland in Baldwin, John Gartland in San Francisco and Anton Gartland in Everett, Wash. Among the people from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs Chris. Wold from Osseo. Mrs Wold from Frederic and her husband were here in the city and made arrangements for the deceased's funeral. Mrs Christianson leaves also 3 step-children from her husbands's first marriage. (the poster is not related)

Anders Petter Johansson/A. Peter Johnson & Maja/Marie Gretta Johnson

anne416 — 9 Apr 2007 12:14:28 GMT

Born 2 Jun 1849 in Sweden. Married Maja Gretta/Marie Pettersdotter 19 Feb 1873 Tun. Children Carl Gustaf b. 1873 d. 1961 in EauClaire & Selma Adolfina b. 1876 d. 1927 in MN. Maja Gretta immigrated 1881 as Marie Johnson with Carl G. 7 & Selma 4. Church records from Sweden say he left 1873,but Selma was born 1876. Church records for Maja from Sweden say "dead in America 1882". No death record either on the state level or at the court house. Now comes her sister,my Aunt Sophia Pettersdotter in 1885 as Sophia Peterson to marry Pete Johnson. They have Leonard b. 1886,Richard b. 1888,and Conrad b. 1890. Richard died in WWI. His name is on the marker outside the library. Sophie is listed as a widow in the 1891/1892 EauClaire city directory. So we assume Peter Johnson died 1890/1891. No record. She marries Oluf Svenson/Swanson 20 Dec 1894. They have Holgar b. 1895,Clarence b. 1896,Carl b. 1898,& Rufus b. 1900. The Swansons had a photography studio in Eau Claire for years. I can find no death or burial records for either Peter Johnson or Maja Gretta Johnson. They should have been buried in the Swedish cemetery or there should have been something in the newspaper. I have spent hours at the library and in the courthouse. Any suggestions welcome.

Thomas Severson

johnpet124 — 8 Apr 2007 10:19:39 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 19 Oct 1909 (trans): Mr. Thomas Severson died Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Hospital at the age of 63 years. He underwent an operation but this, unfortunately, could not save him. Severson lived at 938 Water St. and was one of the most well-known Norwegians in the colony of first rate Gudbrandsdalers which we have here in the city. He is descended from the Eidsvold's man P. Harildstad and was in possession of his Danish medal (Dannebrogskors) which he had received for bravery in the war. Old Severson was a most intelligent man and his knowledge of Norwegian history, for example, was fully disconcerting, when one kept in mind that it was an old logger that stood before you. Dr. Halfdan Koht visited the old man when he was here in the city and was surprised that such an old man could have such a knowledge of historical events. He came here to the city in 1882 and had lived here since. He leaves a widow and four children: Randi, Syver, Paul and Inga. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the house of mourning, 938 Water St. (the poster is not related.

Hans Johnson

johnpet124 — 8 Apr 2007 10:03:10 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, 7 Sep 1909 (trans.): Hans Johnson, one of the countie's most well-known Norwegians, died Wednesday evening at his home in the Town of Washington. He had been sick almost a year and was at his death 66 years old. He leaves two sons, George and Edward, along with two daughters, Miss. Emma and Mrs. Ingalls. Johnson came here about 40 years ago and was a logger for the E. C. Lumber Company. He also operated the Company Farm in the 3rd. Ward. In all, he worked 18 years for this company. Later he bought a nice farm in the Town of Washington where he has lived since and he then logged on his own account. He was born in Enebak Parish in Norway the 20th. of February 1843 of the parents John and Christine Løkken. The funeral took place Saturday with many people attending. (the poster is not related)

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Lorraine Hand — 15 May 2006 1:28:53 GMT

Does any one have access to obituaries at the Library in Eau Claire?