Jefferson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

behlke

mnjripp — 8 Oct 2008 11:07:33 GMT

Looking for info on a Pearl Behlke. thanks judy

GASTER / MACHMUELLER

Paul Adkins — 1 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Fredreick M Gaster Came to Watertown, Jefferson Co ,WI about 186?. He was marrried to Marie Machmueller and its believed her family later came to the area. He originally came from Ger to Canada, and then to America. In 1866, he is homesteading in Neb.Looking for any relatives or help in tracing their journey. Thanks, Paul.

Family of Henry and Mary Emily (Horton) Francisco

clownperson — 3 Oct 2008 1:33:25 GMT

I am attempting to trace the descendants of Henry and Mary Emily (HORTON) Francisco. The two appear in the 1850 US Census for Oakland, Jefferson Co., WI with Henry heading a household containing a curious mix of family and hired farmhands. The couple had eight children...five of whom were born in New York and three in Wisconsin. As far as I have been able to determine, they were:

1. Theressa P. Francisco, born circa 1846 in NY
2. Henry A. Francisco, born circa 1838 in NY, married Seldina ?, daughter Neenah Francisco, son Henry J. Francisco, living in Iowa in 1870 and 1880.
3. Newton Oscar Francisco, born 16 October, 1840 in Oneida Co., NY, married Marcella GOVE 20 February, 1862 in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI, died 18 February, 1932 in Delavan, one daughter, Mary Alice Francisco, who never married.
4. Mary Emily Francisco, born circa 1841 in Nre York, married Owen DAVIS (1837-1917) circa 1865, three children named Carlis, Rosie and Daisy Davis, living in Todd Co., MN in 1880 and 1900.
5. John J. Francisco, born circa 1843 in NY, married Mary ?, children Maud Francisco and Roy Francisco, borth of whom were born in Iowa.
6. Charles Francis "Frank" Francisco, born 2 September, 1845 at Kochkonong, Jefferson Co., WI, married Mary Evelyn "Eve" HARVEY circa 1872, son Louis Francisco and twin daughters Maude Buttercup Francisco (married Lewis Merrill SYMMES) and Mable Rose Francisco.
7. Erastus H. Francisco, born circa 1848 in Wisconsin, married Maggie ? October, 1869, 1870 living in Crawford Co., IA.
8. Samuel Clayton Francisco, born September, 1853 in Wisconsin, married 1. Unknown, 2. Fanny ?, daughter Marcella, also a second living child of unknown sex.

Mary Emily Horton Francisco died just short of her 100th birthday on 20 March, 1911 at Villard Twp., Todd CO., MN. Both she and her husband (who predeceased her on 13 April, 1865 at the age of 54) are buried in Rock Lake Cemetery, Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., WI.

Members of this line are descended from Revolutionary War veteran, Levi Francisco and his first wife, Sarah VAN DER COOK.

Watertown and Emmett cemetery help needed

Mayer_D — 18 Jan 2008 12:00:07 GMT

Great Uncle finally found! I am searching for obits and headstone photos for Anton Franklin Mayer (24 Mar 1878MN-3 Feb 1944, Augusta Bertha (Meyer) Mayer (14 Aug 1873-11 Oct 1959), Fiona Mayer (11 Nov 1908-2 Sept 1925 and Ruth Mayer (13 Feb 1911-9 Nov 1985).

According to Lutheran Cemetery records online at Dodge/Jefferson Website they were all buried in Lutheran Cemetery Watertown, Emmett, Dodge Co.

They lived in Watertown according to the 1930 state census and the 1941 Church census.

I would appreciate the help.

Thank you
Donna

also posted at dodge co.

Parents of Myrtle Burdick

Patricia Tharp — 4 Mar 2008 3:19:05 GMT

Greetings!

I am searching for the parents of Myrtle Burdick who was born in Watertown, WI, about 1887. She later moved to Denver, Colorado, (in 1908?) where she married Winfred Boddy in 1911. She died in 1915, aged "about 28." Burial took place in her husband's hometown of Norton, Kansas. Obituary states she leaves to mourn her mother, three sisters, and three brothers...but no more information is given about them. Hoping someone has Myrtle in their family tree and can assist. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Patricia Boddy Tharp

WEGNER,WEGENER,ZENKE,LEMKE,ROMIG,SOMMERFELDT,RIESS,BULGERIN,AUGUSTINE,MOEDE,MODE,HOLTZ,RAUSCH

AndrewWegner — 1 Mar 2003 2:08:04 GMT

I am researching primarily the Wegner, Romig, Riess, Rausch, Lemke and Zenke names. All have ties to the Jefferson County, Wisconsin area, mostly through migration from Pomerania and other area of Prussia (Riess's from Bavaria). Looking for new info and willing to share what I have. cheers, Andy Wegner, E-mail: awegner@prodigy.net@prodigy.net

KRUSE FAMILY

kuzinsandkin — 14 Mar 2002 5:53:52 GMT

Does anywone know if the Wisconsin KRUSE families are related to the Cass County, Illinois KRUSE families?

I am searching for Hie A. and Wibkie Tholen Kruse. They came to America around 1849, but we cannot find them on the census for 1850. Some of the KRUSE families came landed in New Orleans, went to St. Louis where there was a Colera epidemic, then to Chicago and then to Franklin County, Wis, and then back to the Arenzville, Cass County area.

Hie and Wikie's children were sons: Adolph, Henry, and Phillip, and daughters: Anna, Catherine "Katie", and and Fredricka "Rickie".

I am trying to figure out if Hie & Wibkie followed the same route and exactly where in Hanover / Germany they came from. I know they were in Illinois and Kansas, but need to fill in the blanks between Germany and Illinois.

Looking for death record or burial: Marietta Fanning-Jones Jenks

cjlaird — 11 Sep 2008 3:04:30 GMT

Looking for death record or burial on Marietta Jenks -
Full name: Marietta Fanning-Jones Jenks

She was born about 1826 in New York, was living in Jefferson county Wisc in 1905 with son Clinton Jenks.

Married in New York to George W Jenks b. 1822 NY d. 1880 Reno cty KS

7 known children of this marriage:

Orlo S. Jenks b. abt 1846, d. 1905 Reno county Kansas, 1st married to (unknown wife) - son named James W Jenks (died age 16 Reno county KS, typhoid fever), 2nd married to Hester L. Slack (2 children, both died in infancy)

Lysander b. abt 1848, d. bef 1860, Jefferson county Wisc

Albert E b. abt 1851, d. 1885 Reno county Kansas

William (Wm Martin?) b. abt 1853, d. unknown

Clinton E b. abt 1855, living 1905 in Jefferson cty Wisc

Lizzie M b. abt 1859, d. unknown

Elmer Ellsworth b. 1861 Wisc, d. 1920 Osage county Kansas, 1st married to Mattie J Slack (sister of Hester) whom he deserted and left about the time the youngest of their 3 children was 7-10 yrs old (she divorced him in 1903); 2nd married to Viola Jeffries.

Gertrude Betsy Clark

JulieFontenot1 — 1 Sep 2008 12:04:31 GMT

I am looking for information on Gertrude Betsy Clark. Her birth was about 1908 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, WI. Her parents were David Austin Clark and Johanna Powals. She had 2 brothers David William Clark and Robert Clark. I have her birth from the census records and have found her in the 1910, 1920, & 1930 census living in Fort Atkinson. Any information on her or her brothers is greatly appreciated.

LEMKE

pennykresl1 — 22 Aug 2008 4:12:34 GMT

I am looking for someone who knows how I might get in touch with an Allen or Christine (Quirin)Lemke. The last I knew from an obit, they resided in Fort Atkinson WI. I did a search on Lemke and a Lemke Fence Co came up in my search in the Jefferson Co area. I have reason to believe Christine may be a relative of the Youngs (Jungs), whom my grandmother was related to. I believe Christine is in someway related to a Nephew of my grandmother Salome Jung who m. Henry Karcher in Wolfskirchen, Alsace, France(then Germany..now French occupied) The Karcher's emigrated in 1923, and lived in Delavan, WI.Both are deceased. I have been doing genealogy and realize we are related to the Quirins. Rufus Young was her nephew. I am trying to see how the Quirins are actually related to the Youngs. I did know a Quirin when I went to School in Delavan over 35 years ago and did not realize we were related.
If anyone could help point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it,

Thanks,

Penny Karcher-Kresl

strauss, petig, schroeder, vogel, sydow, weigand, jefferson county, wisconsin,

richard wright — 19 Jul 2006 2:37:20 GMT

lookong for christian strauss, ferdinand sydow, carl vogel ,william weigand, herman schroeder, sofia petig, carl wegner, george raithel relatives

Rock River Cemetery

provec — 8 Jun 2008 1:28:22 GMT

Hi everyone,
Who administers the cemetery records for Rock River Cemetery in Jefferson, just behind the new big box store on County N?
I'm trying to get a list of all burials.
Tx!
Rob

Curwick/Kerouac

Danielle Bowen — 22 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out any information of Joseph NApolean Curwick. I am trying to find out what county he lived in and I am wondering if it was Jefferson COunty. I know that he was married to Caroline Patnaude. I do not know who his parents are or if their last name was Kerouac or Curwick.

MAYER OR MAYER, Christian and Fredericke nee MELCHER

schultzrick — 25 Jun 2008 5:14:44 GMT

Searcing for more info on Christian MAYER (1828-1910) and wife Fredericke MELCHER of Watertown. Christian was the mayor of Watertown and a state assemblyman. Children: Henriette (married Ernst BITTNER), Augustine (married George MAYER), Herman (married Catherine BYRNE), Ludwig, Henry, Ernst, George, Anna (married William POHLMANN), Emma (married Friederick WITTE), Ottilie (married Theodore KRAMP), Clara (married William NIENOW), Emilie (married Herman VOIGT).

Mary Newhouse - Watertown, WI 1860

coxka58 — 21 May 2008 8:24:37 GMT

Need to know who was Mary's father? Looking for information on Sabra Boughton (Newhouse) she is the mother of Mary Newhouse. Sabra remarried Joseph Boughton in 1849 and was possibly a widow by 1860. Sabra had two son with Joseph, Joseph and William D Boughton.
Mary Newhouse married William Henry Hanes.

BOLTZ

jmandl1 — 9 May 2008 6:26:23 GMT

Seeking information of the Frank Boltz and Martha Dames/Dahms. Lived in the Sullivan area. They had two known children, Ernestine and Arthur.
Thank you!

MEYER/WELLNITZ

jmandl1 — 9 May 2008 6:33:54 GMT

Looking for the marriage record for Wilhelmine Dorthea Willnitz and Henry or Joseph Meyer. They were living in the Watertown area. Marriage date would be 1857-1860.
Thank you.

Frederiche Wilhelmine Bruessow/Brusso/Brissow

jmandl1 — 9 May 2008 6:23:05 GMT

Seeking information on Fredericke Wilhelmine Bruessow/Brusso/Brisso. She was born August 23, 1848 to Gottlieb Bruessow and Caroline Dorothea Lehmann.
Any information appreciated.
Thank you.

John Ramaika obit

Lannie_T — 16 Apr 2008 9:51:02 GMT

The attached obit was published by the Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette, Friday, December 15, 1950, page 2.

Lithuania / Chicago / Fort Atkinson

Cemetery Address

sigman5277 — 1 Apr 2008 7:50:32 GMT

I am looking for the address of Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery or at least the address which I can use to contact the group that maintains it. Any help would be appreciated. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com Thanks Jean

Hagen/Hagan

L_Bauernfeind — 1 Mar 2008 2:46:37 GMT

Seeking info on Alvin Hagen. He was married to Veda Hagen until they divorced in 1936 in Waukesha County. Alvin was born in Cambridge, Jefferson County, WI to Edgar Hagan and Elizabeth Anderson. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated as he was married to my grandmother, Florence Mae Sharp Hagen Stang. My mother's name was Marjorie Amelia Hagen Kumm. I do not know if he he spelled the last name HAGEN or HAGAN. Florence and Alvin were married between 1921 and 1926 and lived in Waukesha County.

Linda

Northwestern University (Watertown, Jefferson CO, WI)

adb118 — 27 Nov 2006 4:28:06 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Northwestern University that was in Watertown?

I have an ancestor who was a Reverand. In the 1910 and 1920 census, his place of employment was the university at the "Stewart College." I haven't been able to find much about this university (or my ancestory, for that matter).

My ancestor's name was John G. Koeninger. His wife was Sophie M. [Griese] Koeninger. They had three children: Marie (Mayme) who married a professor, Alexander Sitz, Helene (single), and Leonhart, who also became a reverand, married Edna P. Frank.

Thank you!

Obit look ups please

sigman5277 — 15 Mar 2008 11:06:54 GMT

I am looking for 3 obituaries. Claudia R. Flath Warren died on 18 Sept 1982 in Holland, MI. Wade Wallace Warren died 4 April 1982 in Zeeland, MI. Martha Lehman Flath died in 1923. All three are buried in Ebenezer Moravian Cemetery in Watertown. I have not found an obituary in Michigan for any of them. Is there an address where I can write to find out if the cemetery or mortuary used would have a copy of an obit for any of them if none ran in a paper back there? I live in Colorado so I can't go check things out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com Jean

burial site/ census record

Irene Rumary — 7 Aug 2005 11:25:02 GMT

We know Stephen Adouglas Rumary was living in Jefferson county from abt 1850 to 1879 when he remarried. His wife Philadelphia Collins died in 1784. Where buried?

We think Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson--also spelled Rumery in error. We do not find him on the 1880 census; widow Hannah living in 1910 age 71.

Kakuske/Kurkuske Family

Betty Winn — 1 Oct 2004 5:22:40 GMT

Am searching for cemetery record for Lewis and Sophia Kakuske/ Kurkuske (numerous spellings) . Lewis died betw 1893 and 1900; Sophia died betw 1900 & 1910. Also for cemetery record for William Kakuske/Kurkuske and wife Anna who both died betw 1889 and 1893. Lewis and Sophia had a large family, Rudolph, Lena, Thurston, Herman, Paul, John, Susie, Lewis and Frank. William was also their son but think he may be one called Rudolph. Can anyone help with this family? I have 1900 and 1910 census for Sophia,
Paul and Herman

Obituary wanted for Erna K. Stelse

20glentz — 10 Feb 2008 5:24:09 GMT

Erna K (Florin) Stelse of Fort Atkinson, passed away on 1 February 2008. If anyone with access to local papers, or knows the family, could forward a copy of her obituary to me directly or post it here, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Gary Lentz

DANIEL and ARMINE PICKETT family

dlacaa67 — 14 Nov 2001 6:06:05 GMT

I am interested in the the names of ARMINE PICKETT, his son, JAMES PICKETT, and his nephew ROSWELL PICKETT linked to Jefferson County, WI. They owned land listed for this county during the 1800's.

ARMINE was born 1800 in Broome Co., NY. He had a brother DANIEL [father of ROSWELL] born 1809 in Broome Co., NY and a sister named CLARA born 1812 in NY and died in OH.

ARMINE, DANIEL, AND CLARA moved to Medina Co., OH in 1831-32 with their father, DANIEL and mother SARAH [COLE] PICKET/PICKETT. DANIEL and SARAH are buried in Litchfield Cemetery in Litchfield Township, Medina Co., OH. ARMINE and JAMES are known for having the township of PICKETT, WI named after the family.

ROSWELL is believed to be DANIEL and HARRIETT aka MARY [?] PICKETT'S son.
Siblings include: MARIA, ADELINE, ELI, COSWIN, and CAROLINA. The family are listed in the 1850 Census as living in Utica, Winnebago Co., WI. They live in Waubasha Co., MN in 1860.

COSWIN was killed in the Civil War. ELI was disabled and discharged. ELI married SARAH ALMIRA FELLOWS in 1865 in MN. In 1860, DANIEL and HARRIET, ELI and SARAH live in Wabausha Co., MN.

By 1870, DANIEL and HARRIET live in Madelia, Watonwan Co., MN.

I would love to hear from anyone related to these families. They would be my cousins. My mother's [GENEVIEVE] maiden name is PICKETT. Her father was SAMUEL JAMES ADAM PICKETT. SAMUEL'S father was ELI, son of DANIEL and HARRIETT.

Please contact me at dc31@home.com Thanks and Blessings: Carol Anderson

Caleb Green,buried in Concord.

jdmcjohnson_1 — 11 Apr 2004 9:22:22 GMT

I am looking for Caleb Green, born 1789 in Ballston, Saratoga County, NY, the son of Jehiel and Esther Armstrong Green. He married Catherine Clausen or Katherine Shannon about 1810. They lived in Concord, Jefferson County, NY in the 1850's. Caleb died there and was buried in B Crowder Cemetery in Concord. (Is there such a place?)

Caleb and Catherine's children were: Daniel, William, Betsey Elizabeth, Sarah/Sally, Aaron, Hiram, Jane A, Benjamin J, Rachael, Caleb J, Debra Ann, Alvira, and Catherine.

Is anyone else working on this family? Thank you for your help.
Cathy Dennee Johnson
Utopia, TX

Hans Knuth

knuthfarms — 7 Jan 2008 2:42:13 GMT

i amm looking for relatives of Hans Knuth and wife wiebke born meegars they immigrated to the us about 1870 - 1878? iam a great great grandson

Unknown Men Roasting a Steer, Waterloo, WI 1907

Not_A_Relative — 2 Jan 2008 4:58:14 GMT

Two unknown men roasting a steer or some other kind of animal in Waterloo, WI, for an event - Sept 4 & 5, 1907.

Two other unknown men looking on.

Perhaps you'll recognize the men - or the event?

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/wisconsin/1647/roastin...

Bradley, Dunham, Snell, Francis

monaeaton — 19 Dec 2007 5:47:00 GMT

I am seeking information on the following families from Jefferson County. They lived in Farmington township and married into the Bradley family. Head of Household is as follows: Bradley, George b. 1786 d. 1850 immigrated from England through Canada to WI buried in Whitney Cemetery
Dunham, Cicero from NY state dau Electa m. John Bradley, son of George moved to Waushara County (my line)
Cordelia Snell m. Jeremiah Dunham also went to waushara County
Peter Francis m. Mary Ann Bradley dau of George. They moved to Monroe County. I have some info on them and all the Francis descendants incl pics.

Saur/Bauman

GingerFrance — 12 Mar 2003 4:32:46 GMT

Looking for descendants of Charles SAUR and Louisa E. BAUMAN. They had 5 children: John Fred, Rose May, Marguerite, Henry Charles, and Walter Emil who was born 5 July 1893 in Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., WI.

Charles SAUR b. 11 Jan 1857 Germany and d.15 Jan 1926 Hutonville, WI. Louisa E. Bauman b. 8 Nov 1866 Wisconsin and d. 18 May 1908 Clinton, IA. They were married 22 Aug 1886 at Madison, WI.

Kranz, Krantz, Krentz, Krenz in Jefferson Co. Wi

tomsawyer59 — 8 Jul 2001 12:33:03 GMT

Quinn, Wood, Perkins, Mooney Photos

WilliamReid66 — 16 Nov 2007 10:47:59 GMT

I have uploaded some old photo's that was my great grandmother Bessie Belle Brabham-Quinn and I think most of them were her mothers Clara Belle Wood-Quinn her father was Charles Jefferson Wood and her mother was Amy O Plumb-Wood andy help in findding out who are in the photo's wood be great help here is the link to the site
http://twb7776969.spaces.live.com/personalspace.aspx?_c02_ow...

Thanks Will Reid

McConnell family... General store in Jefferson?

jadina — 15 Nov 2007 4:30:40 GMT

Alexander McConnell and wife Elizabeth were born around 1826 and 1824 respectively in Pennsylvania. According to my grandmother, they had a lot of money and owned a general store. I haven't been able to find anything on them, though, and I am wondering if anyone can help out. Their daughter Katherine (1852-1929) married Everett Elisha Reynolds in 1881.

Herold families of Jefferson Co, WI

stringfingers_74 — 12 Nov 2007 1:59:12 GMT

I am interested in the ancestors and descendants of Frederick and Elizabeth Herold, my GGGrandparents. They were from Germany, and their children were William, Frederick, and Henry Herold. William married Mary Funk,and Henry married Martha Buth. Thanks,

Seeleys and Halls

jvisehall — 1 Nov 2007 5:52:00 GMT

Martin Seeley (born about 1820 in Canada) and Anna Seeley (born about 1825 in Ohio) fostered Hiram Seeley (born 1864-65 in Wisconsin) until his late teens. He was then told that he was really a Hall, son of Hiram Hall, and he took the name of Hall. Would appreciate any information that would help pin this down.

SCHULTZ, FLORKE, HAESE

Tammy Wild — 20 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Ft. Atkinson -- SCHULTZ - FLORKE, Albert H. SCHULTZ (1854-1936) married Augusta FLORKE (1860-1950) in 1879, Fort Atkinson. They had 8 children. Albert's parents: August SCHULTZ + Ferdinand Fredericka TULZ/AULA?? Augusta's parents: Adam FLORKE + Rosalia HAESE.

Amelia M. Straw Seaman

RuthAnnMontgomery — 4 Oct 2007 8:45:32 GMT

SEAMAN -- STRAW. At the residence of the bride's father, in Watertown, Wis., July 30, '68 by Rev. H. Colman of Clinton, Wis., Prof. R. W. Seaman and Miss Amelia M. Straw, both of Watertown, Wis.

August 5, 1868, Evansville Citizen, p. 4, col. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin

Helenville

Pete_Smee — 29 Apr 2007 9:38:49 GMT

I found this statement on a web site
“Helenville is in Jefferson County, in the Watertown-Fort Atkinson metro area. The community was named after Helen Bullwinkle, wife of the postmaster.”
The same page indicates the Community was previously known as Bullwinkle.

I research Bullwnkleand Derivatives world wide and find this very interesting as most of the WI families used the Bullwinkel Spelling. Can anyone help with when the Community was named , and/or who Helen was?

I suspect she was Helena, the first wife of Ortgies Bullwinkel who died between 1860 and 1869, but I have not seen him listed as a Postmaster?

Pete

Obituary for Anthony Robbins needed

kjblackburn2 — 20 Sep 2007 8:21:24 GMT

Anthony died in November of 1885 at Waterloo. Couldn't read the day on the tombstone. Obituary might be in December 4, 1885 issue of newspaper. Also looking for any death info for
his wife Jeanette (Halock or Hallock) Robbins. Anthony is
buried in the South Road Cemetery at Waterloo.

Nellins Family

sallia — 15 Sep 2007 6:42:59 GMT

James NELLINS b. 1823 Ireland m. Matilda Scott b. 1826 Ireland. Resided in Ward 3, Watertown, Jefferson Cty, WI.
Children: Robert b. 1865 m. Jennie Rice; George Wm b. abt 1855 m. Elizabeth ROBINSON b. 1862; James b. 1858; Anny b. 1861; Charles b. abt 1867.
Family buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Cty, Sec 23.
Probably related in marriage to a BLOCK family (Rachel Nellins b. 1899).
Brother to James NELLINS - possibly Hugh Nellins b. 1830-1833 with connections to Dane County, Wisconsin.

Sally in Walworth Cty, WI

George Hoyt Barker

Jwallace1112 — 18 Aug 2006 7:04:41 GMT

I am looking for a Roger Hoyt Barker
Born 19-April-1951
Mother was Mavis Flatters of Watertown,Wi
Father was George Hoyt Barker
Born 8-Aug 1914 in Graves Co, Ky
His Mother was Berdie Wilkins Barker
His Father was Ernest Barker
No body has seen are heard from George Hoyt Barker
after 1964 at Fulton ,Ky

Kehl, Jaeger, and Milbrath families of Concord

cjksr — 3 Dec 2006 4:09:27 GMT

I am looking for info on an early German group of settlers in the Concord area of Jefferson County. I'm thinking they are all related--

1. William Kehl and his wife Frederika (children - Frederick, August, Amelia, Carl Herman, and Fredricka)
2. Frederick Michael Kehl and his wife Wilhelmine "Minnie" Jaeger (children - Emilie and Carl Frederick)
3. Carl Jaeger and his wife Fredricka Kehl (children Louisa, William Charles, and Wilhelmina)
4. Johann Milbrath and his wife Johanna "Hannah" Kehl (children Johan Frederick, Carl August, Mena, Hannah, Wilhelm, and Louisa)

Frederick Kehl and his family are living in Jefferson county in the 1860 census, I believe they immigrated in 1856. The four families are living right next to eachother in Concord in the 1870 census. Many are buried in the St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery in Concord.

Any and all help on this group would be appreciated!

marriages for George, Emily, John and Keziah Robbins

kjblackburn2 — 13 Sep 2007 2:53:56 GMT

Would like marriage information for any of the following
people. They were born in the 1840s, 1850s in New York +
lived in Waterloo, WI.

Sarah Cox & Edward N. Palmer in Lake Mills

lindajcox333 — 11 Sep 2007 6:40:08 GMT

Looking for information on the marriage of
Sarah Dickinson Cox was born June 04, 1839 in Bicker, Lincolnshire, England.
She married Edward N. Palmer on December 25, 1858 in probably Lake Mills, Jefferson County, Wisconsin where he was then teaching.
Edward N. Palmer was born April 16, 1834 in Erie County, Pennsylvania and died January 31, 1889 at home in Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin.
When 20 years old he left the family farm in Erie and moved to Lake Mills, Wisconsin and taught school. He married Sarah Cox of Tomah in 1959 (some say) – they were both teachers in Tomah after they married. He was later a principal at Tomah and in the insurance business. In 1861 he became a charter member of the Masonic Lodge at Tomah. He was also an artist, and a photographer. He had two brothers and five sisters.
Any help with this family is appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Jefferson County Insane Asylum

mwbeerman — 26 Aug 2007 1:45:43 GMT

In the 1900 Federal Census for Jefferson County, I find Thomas FLANNAGAN, age 57, as an inmate in the Jefferson County Insane Asylum for the Chronic Insane. He is perhaps the same Thomas FLANAGAN who died in Jefferson County in 1911? What is the history of the asylum? Is there an attached cemetery? Are there surviving records? Thomas could be my long missing great-great-grandfather who abandoned his family in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL in 1890.

SKOPONONG Church Record Look-up, Please?

janealogy50 — 31 Aug 2007 5:45:16 GMT

Hello,

My ancestor, Vetle Torjussen (AKA Wetle Torgerson - b. Kviteseid, Telemark, Norway), his wife Karen Kristine Frantsdatter, and their young son Torjus arrived at the Skoponong settlement in La Grange Township, Walworth, in 1843. Karen died sometime around 1848. Church records for Skoponong Church do not exist for that time, however. Then Vetle remarried, supposedly on 23 Jan 1850, to Marthe Halvorsen (Halvorsdatter). I am wondering if somebody has access to the Skoponong church records who could verify this second marriage. I would be very grateful. Thanks!

Sincerely,
Jan

Obit needed for Matilda Hartman died 20 March 1967.Thanks!

wklemm — 5 May 2007 11:42:09 GMT

Hi I am still looking for an obit for Matilda Hartman who passed in Jefferson County.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,Wendy

St. Joseph Catholic Church & Church Records

dv_lucier — 25 May 2007 2:46:45 GMT

I have family buried in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. I have gotten the tombstone information off the web- but some are just years. Does anyone have any information on how I can contact someone at the church and have them look up information in their records? I am missing a maiden name on Elizabeth Blaschka who died on 1 July 1890. I also do not see a tombstone for her husband Johann or John Blaschka who died about 1860. They had 10 children with at least one daughter-Johanna Blaschka (1853-1911) who is also buried there. Thanks for your help!

Alexander Zimmerman Marriage, 1902

DonCook36 — 25 Aug 2007 9:13:31 GMT

The Wisconsin Historical Society's Pre-1907 index produces a marriage record for Alexander Zimmerman (b. Dec 1882) in Jefferson County on 10 October 1902. It is not able, nor can I find on my on devices, a matching spouse record.

According to census records of 1905 thru 1930, the lady's name is Alma or Elma. the couple had 4 or 5 children born in Jefferson Co. before moving on to Wood Co. sometime before the 1910 census. At least 4 more were born in Wood Co.

Can anyone provide more info regarding this family?

Don

Quinn, Wood, Plumb, Perkins

twb7776969 — 23 Jul 2002 2:43:30 GMT

I'm looking for more info on these surnames. I know that there were Quinn's in Ft. Atkinson, Jefferson County, so this is what I have so far and some one might be able to help fill in the blanks.
Daniel Plumb married Alte Perkins they had Amy Orinda Plumb she married Charles J. Wood they had Clara Belle Wood born 11-15-1862 died 1934 Oregon married Edwin Quinn in 1883 in Wisconsin he was born 4-20-1863 died 1946 in Oregon his parents were Michael Quinn and Anna Mooney. so any help would be greatful.

Will

Minnie Moldenhauer

RuthAnnMontgomery — 19 Aug 2007 11:15:48 GMT

Mrs. M. Moldenhauer Rites To Be Held Thursday

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Schulz Funeral home, Lake Mills, for Mrs. Minnie Moldenhauer, 82, who died Monday evening in Mercy hospital, Janesville. The past few years she had made her home here with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Jacobsen, 239 E. Main st.

Born April 23, 1874, in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Behm, she married William Moldenhauer Jan. 14, 1891. He preceded her in death in September 1940.

Survivors are four daughters, three sons, 19 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, two sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Ida Phillips of Evansville.

Burial will be in Rock Lake cemetery, Lake Mills.

Thursday, June 14, 1956, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin

Radisky

hernandez190 — 31 Jul 2007 4:37:35 GMT

Looking for my grandmother and her family in and around watertown wisconsin. Her name was Ameila Radisky She Married My Grandpa Edward c. Manke.They had all there children around the watertown area.I would like to find her family.We do know a lot about the Manke.and some of them still live in the watertown area.hernandez@ykc.com or priscilla95@hotmail.com The picture is a picture of the manke family. Edward c.Manke with his broyhers and sisters taken in Watertown Wiscinsin

cemetery records for riverview cemetery in rome

kjblackburn2 — 18 Aug 2007 12:03:20 GMT

looking for someone who would have records for this
cemetery. i'm looking for unmarked burials of august
and augusta blake b. abt. 1820s/30s germany and died
after 1880.
kjblackburn1@charter.net
Gary

Zabel

hernandez190 — 31 Jul 2007 4:06:06 GMT

My sister in law is a Zabel she lives in watertown wisconsin she is Married to a Larry Manke. I know she had sisters but don't know there names she is the younger sister. her mom and owned a clothing store on main street in watertown but I think they are both dead I do know That my sister in law had one sister that she said was the bad one. if you give me some names maybe I can help. hernandez@ykc.com or priscilla95hotmail.com

Radisky

hernandez190 — 31 Jul 2007 4:27:30 GMT

LAWRENCE HAUBERT - JEFFERSON CO

redmonkeyspring — 31 Jul 2007 5:43:11 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for info on this man ..his name is LAWRENCE HAUBERT.
He was born on 13 Oct 1909 and died on 23 Oct 1981 in Watertown , Jefferson Co , Wisconsin .
Lawrence is my Great Great Grandfather's nephew.
I would like to find out more about him ...
I would like to find an obit for him and maybe some census records.
If you can help me ..you can contact me here or at redmonkeyspring@yahoo.com
Thanks ,
April

Cole and Armstrong in Watertown

Nancy Lees — 4 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Cole Brothers who left VT for Watertown, Jefferson Co.My g grandfather was Charles Cole who married Mina Armstrong in 1880. Any info appreciated

Charles Ezra Hathaway

keith79lawrence — 2 Jul 2007 2:55:34 GMT

Hi I am looking for the obituary for Charles Ezra Hathaway who died on August 4, 1933 in Aztalan Township, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. He is buried in the Aztalan Cemetery in Milford.

Thank you, Keith Lawrence

keith79lawrence@msn.com

Looking for Cold Spring Union Cemetery in Cold Spring

adb118 — 28 Jun 2007 6:28:34 GMT

I would like to visit the Cold Spring Union Cemetery in Cold Spring, but haven't been able to locate it. Would anyone know of its location?

Norwegian Immigrants - Lutheran Church Records for Koshkonong/Skoponong in 1840s?

janealogy50 — 25 Jun 2007 2:48:20 GMT

Hello,

My Norwegian ancestors, VETLE TORJUSSEN (TORGERSON in America) and KAREN KRISTINE FRANTSDATTER, immigrated in 1843. They had five children before Karen died, around 1848. By the 1850 U.S. Census, Vetle lived with his second wife, Marthe Halvorsdatter, in LaGrange township, Walworth. His name was spelled "Wattely Thurstin" by the enumerator. LaGrange was home to the Norwegian settlement called Skoponong, as well as Heart Prairie and Round Prairie.

I know that some of Karen's siblings lived at the Skoponong settlement. By 1853, most (including Vetle and Karen and children) moved west to Winneshiek County, Iowa, just south of Decorah.

My question is this: Does anybody know where the Lutheran records are kept for ANY nearby (Walworth/Jefferson counties) Norwegian settlement during the 1843-1850 time period? Lutheran church records for Skoponong only begin in 1850 (before Karen died). Koshkonong records (according to the LDS Family Search site) exist from 1844 onward. But where are these kept? Would the Koshkonong records include the Skoponong records? Whom do I write/e-mail/call?

It makes sense that my ancestors would live around Karen's siblings in LaGrange or Whitewater in Walworth. I don't believe they lived at Koshkonong settlement in Jefferson county...although I can't completely rule it out. So my focus is on LaGrange and Whitewater townships. By the way, I purchased Fred Kraege's "LaGrange Township Cemeteries," and my ancestors' names are not included...I know that their grave markers are likely lost, so they would not be mentioned in the three cemeteries of LaGrange. But I need to know if there are Lutheran church records for the time period I mentioned above. Many thanks to anybody who might be able to steer me in the right direction.

Sincerely,
Jan

Julius H. Rhodey

DianePiette99 — 17 Jun 2007 11:12:53 GMT

Julius H. Rhodey emigrated to the U.S. from Prussia. He settled in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Would like to find out who his parents are.

Julius married Laura Ann Forncrook on January 6, 1860. The couple had three children: Jane Rhodey, George E. Rhodey, and William Rhodey.

Julius fought in the Civil War and died of disease while his unit was in St, Charles, Arkansas County, Arkansas. Believe he was buried in the St. Charles area.
His wife remarried and had several more children.

I am trying to find out what happened to Julius's children, specifically WILLIAM RHODEY, who was born about 1864, in Wisconsin - I am assuming Jefferson County. Am looking for his exact date of birth and location.
William Rhodey married a woman by the name of Dora and they had two children: John Frank Rhodey (born in 1887)and William Arthur Rhodey (born in 1895). I believe that shortly after William Arthur Rhodey was born, the couple divorced. The mother, Dora, married a Lewis Cooley and William Rhodey married Lulu E. Rose.

All the dates of these events do not add up and I am looking for help in clarifying my information.

Akin Family History Book

laurakaatz — 17 Jun 2007 2:11:56 GMT

Dear Jefferson RootsWeb List,
I'm trying to locate a copy of the book by George S. Akin - Akin family history: Ancestors and descendants of Carl Wilhelm Krenz and Wilhelmine Schacht of Fall Creek, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin and Dr. George ... : Akin, Bender, Krenz, Schacht families

I have a dear friend that lives in Hanover, Germany, that is directly related to the Krenz Family from Fall Creek, WI, that is connected to this Akin Family. I've tried to help these German genealogy friends find as much out about their Krenz relatives and I'm trying to find a copy of this book for them. It looks like it was on amazon.com, but no longer available.

Does anyone know of any copies... or would anyone happen to have a copy that you'd be willing to loan me so I could photocopy it for my friend? Of course I will pay all postage/copying charges.

Hope to hear back from someone!
Laura Kaatz
lkaatz@sprintmail.com

Selection of 1914 Waterloo,WI obits.

Tracy Carlson — 26 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have some old obits. that I found in some papers of a g-aunt. They are from Waterloo, WI, but I don't know which newspaper as these are all in a scrap book. I would be happy to make a copy for anyone interested.

William Ross ROACH, b. Feb. 23, 1860; d. October 4, 1914. Son of James B. ROACH and Sarah BEMIS. Married Vannette SQUIRE in 1888. There was one son born in this union. She died in 1894. He remarried in 1896 to Cora JOHNSON. There were two sons born. Names in the obit include: BECKER, WAKEMAN, SEEBER, AMES, DERLETH, WALSH, MERILL, GOTH, O'LAUGHLIN, WOODARD, HAYHURST, CONWAY, CHENEY, GRELL, MANSFIELD, GRISWOLD, COOMBE, JOCKEL, HUBBS, DODGE, McCORMICK, COBB, WEISENSEL, LEWIS, WERNER
**This is a long obituary with a lot of information about his life included.

Henrietta (STREY)FINK, b. Dec. 7,1844; d. about 1914. Married 1869 to Fred FINKE (this is how it is spelled on the obit). According to this obit. there were no children. Names include: William STREY, DAUGS, KANZENBACK

Odelia KRAUSE, b. Sept. 14, 1905; d. about 1914. She was the daughter of M/M Charles KRAUSE. Names include: HEIDEMANN, SPIES, LANGER, STRANGLER, CRUM

Rufus Reynolds

baindog311 — 12 Jun 2007 3:21:32 GMT

looking for dates od death on Rufus and wife Betsey/Elziabeth

WATERTOWN: BIEBER - MATZEK - STROHMENGER

UnetteL — 10 Jul 2006 2:16:59 GMT

I am willing to correspond and collaborate with anyone researching these three surnames in Watertown (circa 1850 & forward. I have good reason to believe anyone researching these names there would be related to me.

BIEBERs from Zweibruecken (Pfalz region) Germany, arrived Watertown after a couple of years in New York State. One son ended up in Chicago and was Fire Chief there.

MATZEKs likely from Tabor, Czech Republic - Also Milwaukee connections.

STROHMENGERs from Bavaria Germany, purportedly also from Zwiebruecken. Later connections to Spokane, Washington, also a connection to Piqua, Ohio.

Hope to hear from you!
Unette Lemke
W557 Hwy 18
Sullivan, WI 53178
unette@aol.com
or
unette@ticon.net

Union Cemetery?

pgosl — 3 Feb 2007 7:05:40 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for the exact address of a Union Cemetery that is/was on N Dewey Ave Jefferson? I have a partial address from Internment.net but can't find any listings in a phone directory for this cemetery; does it still exist? Different name? Where send request for information?

Thanks so much for any help,

Pam in CA

Asa & Nancy Drew

Naomi — 24 Feb 2003 10:44:53 GMT

I am looking for information on Asa Drew, son of Joseph and Betsey (Wallace) Drew. He was born March 22, 1812 in NH and died October 2, 1902 in Jefferson, WI. He married Nancy Parker Chase on July 14, 1835.

If anyone can help, PLEASE do.

nkj@spacestar.net

Anna Wiedenhoeft Borchardt (1896-1918)

JKube9773 — 4 Sep 2005 5:28:42 GMT

Found in the Watertown Daily Times dated 11/18/1918:

Mrs. Theodore Borchardt, nee Anna Wiedenhoeft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiedenhoeft, Route 6, died this morning at the family home in Route 7. Death resulted from pneumonia following an attack of Spanish Influenza.

Mrs. Borchardt was born in Watertown June 28, 1896, and was married December 9, 1915. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by two children, Garret and Lorraine.

The announcement of the funeral services will be made at a later date.

Young Road in Palmyra

etienne87 — 17 May 2007 6:39:54 GMT

I am looking for someone that lives in or around Palmyra that knows the Young Road area. My great grandparents lived somewhere in the area and I have a picture of their farm and would like to know if its still there. I could check for myself, but I live in Arizona which makes it kinda difficult. Anyone willing to help, please reply and thanks in advance.

JULIUS HAUBERT- HARNESS MAKER-1880

redmonkeyspring — 2 May 2007 3:35:09 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for info on ..
JULIUS HAUBERT- b.17 July 1856 in Milwaukee County d. 20 Jan 1888 in Whitewater,Walworth County.
In 1880 ..He lived Fort Atkinson and he was also a harness maker.
I'm not looking for any info on his parents..just him.
What I'm looking for is any info on where he lived in Fort Atkinson..how long he lived there..and if he did any harness making there..if he had a shop there.
If he did I would like to find an advertistment in a local paper.
All replys will be answered

ZIMMERMAN/HORN/GEHLER/PALM/WESTPHAL/KRENING

chlabceb — 13 Aug 2001 8:35:38 GMT

Searching for information on following surnames:
ZIMMERMAN: August & Bertha(HEBBE) reportedly buried in Helenville. Children were Herman; Gustav; August; Bertha; Henry; Otto; Julius. All came to USA except Julius. Gustav married Anna Wilhelmine Auguste GEHLER in Wood County, WI and they had 7 children. Edwin; Alfred; Walter; George; Sylvia; Virginia & Delores. Alfred married Lucille(HORN) -parents Emil HORN and Harriet WESTPHAL and they had one child James Alfred.
Gustav died in 1918 flu epidemic in Madison. I am in search of Gustav's exact dates of birth & death. His year of birth is given as 1881.
Anna remarried to Gust August Oswald PALM and they had 3 children: Charles; Lorraine & Leroy.
Any information on the above surnames and any possible connections would be greatly appreciated.
Cheryl Baker
2403 S. 64 St.
West Allis, WI 53219-2017
or e-mail
bakerchj@execpc.com

Jacob P. Hackett

RuthAnnMontgomery — 22 Apr 2007 12:30:21 GMT

MArRIED. In this city, on the 28th ult., by Rev. H. Foote, Mr. Jacob P. Hackett, to Miss Ann Peacock, both of Whitewater.

December 9, 1854, Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin

Crandall/crandle Jefferson co

gloria_lange — 27 Mar 2007 5:55:14 GMT

Levi, son of Joseph crandall and mary clarke crandall wife named Luvina and dau also Lu...looking for other descendents of this crandall lineI am through this line by his only sister lydia, who married surname Collins, and glad to share any info.

Melvin F. Coburn

RuthAnnMontgomery — 10 Apr 2007 10:32:09 GMT

MARRIED. In Johnstown on the 30th ult., by D. R. Spooner, Esq. Mr. Melvin F. Coburn, of Cold Spring and Miss Roxana Castle, of Whitewater.

August 5, 1854, Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin

John Rohr & Eliza Rohr Civil War papers

barbara15 — 10 Apr 2007 3:22:38 GMT

I have some papers of Civil War vet (1st WI Heavy Artillery) John Rohr signed by his wife Eliza Amanda Rohr. It said they were residents of Koshkonong, Jefferson Co.

Does anyone know of this family? The papers said they had four children, so perhaps there are descendants around.

Barbara McDonald

Eleazer Wakeley

RuthAnnMontgomery — 9 Apr 2007 10:54:38 GMT

MARRIED. At the residence of Mrs. R. A. Trippe, Whitewater, on the 8th inst., by Rev. S. R. Humprey, rector of St. Luke's church. Hon. ELEAZER WAKELEY, of the state senate, and S. SABINA, eldest daughter of Gen. H. Comstock, of Westchester county, N. Y.

May 13, 1854, Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin

Reuben KEEN, 1830's and 1840's

767chidester — 19 Dec 2001 9:47:25 GMT

Looking for info on family of Reuben Mason KEEN. He and his first wife Sarah BATES came to the Milwaukee area about 1834, with children Mary Ann, Elisa, Sally (or Sarah), Phebe, Ephraim, Delia, Julia, and perhaps Roswell. They came to WI from Lewis Co., NY. I think they stayed in the Milwaukee area for a single winter, then moved to the Lake Mills, Jefferson Co., area. Family lore says that two of the women/girls were the first white women to cross the Rock River west of Milwaukee. Delia and Julia married Plumb brothers.

Reuben married his second wife Aner (family spelling; may have been Anna or Honor) EDWARDS, about 1837 (I guess Sarah died before then). They had 2 daughters, Fannie and Eunice.
"Aner" died about 1845. By that time I think the family had moved to the Grafton area.

Does anyone have info to contribute? Thanks.

Chas Schroeder m. Jennie Elizabeth Nevins, then sister Mabel Clarissa Nevins of Aztalan

lindajcox333 — 9 Mar 2007 12:02:10 GMT

Looking for information on sisters:
Jennie Elizabeth Nevins born October 20, 1882 Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin died March 20, 1917 in Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin; married Charles Schroeder on October 24, 1900. They had 2 children.
And Mabel Clarissa Nevins born October 25, 1890 died about 1973; married Charles Schroeder on July 22, 1920.
Any help with this family is appreciated.
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

William & Elizabeth Jane Hake

lindajcox333 — 10 Mar 2007 12:46:43 GMT

Looking for the family of:
Clarissa ‘Clara’ Hake born May 5, 1851 in Champion, Ohio and died March 15, 1935 in Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Wisconsin m. Charles J. Nevins who was born December 28, 1840 in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont he died July 13, 1918 in Aztalan Twp., Jefferson County, Wisconsin – married on April 02, 1877 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer. The 1880 Aztalan Census shows him living with wife Clara, sons Charles age 13, Frank age 11, and Archie 9 months. Clara’s parents were: William and Elizabeth Jane Hake.
Does anyone connect with William and Elizabeth Jane?
Thank you,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

William & Caroline Wookey, Aztalan, 1860

lindajcox333 — 6 Mar 2007 3:29:06 GMT

In the 1860 Aztalan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Census, Jane (Norman) Cox, having died in about 1858, is not listed; John G. Cox, a farm laborer, is listed with daughters Mary and Emma; sons Charles and William are listed with the Wookey family, which consisted of:
William Wookey, age 35, farmer, born Preuben;
wife Caroline, age 29, born Preuben;
Augusta, age 8, born Preuben;
Albert, age 6, born Wisconsin;
Amelia, age 3, born Wisconsin;
Herman age 1, born Wisconsin;
Chas Cox, age 4, born Wisconsin;
Wm S. Cox, age 2, born Wisconsin.
Any further help with this family would be appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

John F. Luedtke obit - 1909

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 5:27:59 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, April 30, 1909
page 2

Obituary
JOHN F. LUEDTKE, a well known and respected citizen of this county, died Sunday, April 18, 1909, at his home in the town of Oakland, aged 64 years and 8 days. Deceased was born April 10, 1845, at Wartin, Pomerania, Germany, and came to this country in 1869. In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Gauger, of Watertown, and the young couple settled on a farm in the town of Aztalan, which remained their home for 26 years, when they removed to the town of Oakland. In the course of years, 11 children were born to them of which 2 died in infancy. Deceased was highly regarded by his neighbors as an honest, industrious, and kindhearted man and his widow and children mourn the loss of a loving husband and father.

The funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church in this city to the Union Cemetery, the Rev. A.F. Nicolaus of Ft. Atkinson officiating in the absence of Rev. H. Vogel. His widow, four sons; Albert of Jefferson, Emil of Ft. Atkinson, and Otto and John at home; five daughters; Mrs. Carl Baumann of Madison, and the Misses Helena, Ella, Alma, and Anna Luedtke, two grandchildren and other relatives survive and mourn his death. To the bereaved family we extend our sincere sympathy.
(From the Jefferson Banner)
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Lorenzo D. Fargo obit - 1909

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 5:12:00 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, April 30, 1909
page 2

Obituary
The death of LORENZO D. FARGO at his home in Lake Mills, Sunday, April 25, 1909, removes one of the strong, forceful men of the county, a pioneer, farmer, dairyman, banker, and philanthropist. The following sketch, evidently written by one who knew and loved him well, appeared in this week's Jefferson Banner:

Died, at his home on Mulberry Street, early Sunday morning, April 25, 1909, of physical breakdown, following an attack of pneumonia, Mr. LORENZO D. FARGO, aged 84 years. Mr. Fargo had been in feeble health all winter. He came to Lake Mills from western New York when a young man, being among the earliest settlers. He selected for his home, the farm on the Madison Road, which became the 'dearest spot on earth' to him until his death. With his wife, who was Miss Sarah Rich, of New York state, he labored to build up a Christian home, to uplift the community and to preserve and beautify the natural surroundings. While others were denuding the hillsides and roadsides of every tree and shrub, he was planting and cultivating. Conservation and wise use of natural resources was his economic creed.

Mrs. Fargo passed away early last autumn. Of their 5 children, two died in early childhood, a son died at the age of 15. Two daughters, Mrs. H.J. Anderson, of this city, and Mrs. Bicknell, of Los Angeles, CA, survive. There are 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren

Seven years ago our public library building, the joint gift of Mr. and Mrs. Fargo, was completed and opened to the public. A Christian of large faith and charity, a member of the Baptist Church and a helper of all churches, he was an example to the young. For some years he was Superintendent of the M.E. Sunday School at London. His last church office was that of trustee in the Congregational Church in this city. One of the provisions of the library gift was that the Bible should always have a place on the reading table. Another that temperance literature should be constantly supplied. When no longer able to personally carry on the work of their farm, Mr. and Mrs. Fargo moved to this city, where they entered into all the best social life of the community and by precept and example upheld civic righteousness.
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Fred Wisch obit - 1909

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:53:00 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, April 30, 1909
page 2

Death Notice
FRED WISCH, a well known farmer, passed away at his home a short distance north of the city, Tuesday evening, aged about 73 years.

The funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Friday afternon.
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Phoebe Marshant Rogers Hubbard obit - 1909

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:37:17 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, April 30, 1909
page 2

Obituary
HUBBARD - Mrs. PHOEBE MARSHANT ROGERS HUBBARD died at her home in this city, April 26, 1909, after a lingering illness, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 5 days.

Mrs. Hubbard was born January 21, 1833, in the town of Harpersville, Ashtabula Co., OH, and was the youngest child of a family of 12 children, all of whom have preceded her to the other shore with the exception of Edward H. Rogers of this city.

The parents of the deceased emigrated to Wisconsin in 1843, settling on a farm near Beloit, afterward moving to Whitewater. She was united in marriage there to Ebenezer H. Hubbard October 19, 1852. They purchased a farm in the town of Hebron which has ever since been owned in the family, and is now the home of her son, Aldo A. Hubbard.

Mrs. Hubbard resided upon the farm until 1896, when she purchased a home in this city on Milwaukee Ave. East where she has since resided. She became a member of the United Brethren Church of Cold Spring in 1867 and continued in this faith until her death.

The funeral services are to be held at the residence this (Thursday) afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.W. Mager of the M.E. Church. The remains were interred in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Hubbard is survived by three sons and one daughter as follows: Omar H. of Los Angeles, CA; Aldo A. of Hebron; Elmer E. and Miss Etha A. of this city.
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E.M. Johnson obit - 1898

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:28:10 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 27, 1898
page 7

In Memoriam
None feel the sense of desolation that death bringeth, like those whose beating hearts are riven by the stroke that falls on loved ones.

On Thursday of last week, was laid to rest amid tears, sweet flowers and sweeter sympathies, the manly form of E.M. JOHNSON, of Whitewater. Within but a few months, fell disease had laid him low, and the transition from radiant health to the silence of the tomb, seems to us irreconcilably brief.

In the flower and flush of a noble manhood, he was taken. All that is left to those who loved him is a cherished memory of the rare spirit, the generous heart, the brave, hopeful soul, that had unfailingly given them cheer.

It seems but a day since we met and greeted him, in that bright and happy home, where now sorrow and indescribable loneliness reign.

EDWARD JOHNSON was a man of noble impulses and enduring friendships. His influence upon his friends was elevating and ennobling.

To the world at large, he gave but feeble sign of the hidden riches of his soul, but for those he loved there was exhaled the sweet perfume of a brave, manly nature.

It is difficult to think of him as dead, for the memory of his cheery voice and smile lingers yet uppermost in our mind.
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Helen Hasbrook Buckingham Viele obit - 1898

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:19:21 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 27, 1898
page 7

Died
VIELE - In this city, May 20, 1898, at the home of her son, John M. Viele, Mrs. Stephen S. Viele, aged 85 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

HELEN HASBROOK BUCKINGHAM VIELE was born at Highland Falls, New York, June 2, 1812. In 1831 she married Henry Holden, with whom she was permitted to live but 5 years. In 1839 she married Stephen S. Viele. They made their home in Seneca Falls, New York, until his death, when she came west in 1868, and has made her home in this city, the greater part of the time, for the last 30 years. Four children came to their home; Edward M. who died in 1894 in Chicago, Henry S, Josie H. who died in 1877, and John M. of this city. She became a member of the Presbyterian Church when 12 years of age, and remained in that church unti after her marriage with Mr. Viele, when she united with the Episcopal Church............
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George W.C. May obit - 1898

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:12:07 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 27, 1898
page 7

Died
MAY - In this city, May 23, 1898, GEORGE W.C. MAY, aged 78 years, 5 months, and 9 days.

Deceased was born in Oneida, New York, December 14, 1819, and in 1839, he, with his two brothers, Chester and Eli P. May, came to Wisconsin, settling on a farm one mile south of Ft. Atkinson. October 12, 1844, he married Miss Mary N. Cooley, who survives him and mourns his loss. In 1845, he purchased, near Fox Lake, WI, 160 acres of land of the government, and lived on it for nearly a year, when he exchanged it for a one fourth interest in the mill property, at Mayville, where he lived until 1848, when he exchanged his interests there for the land which now comprises the south half of the 3rd ward, of this city. A few years later, he purchased the mill property of Hebron, where he lived for 3 years. Since that time, Ft. Atkinson has been his home. During the last year, he has suffered greatly. Mrs. May has the sympathy of many friends in her bereavement.

The funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Fred Staff, of the Congregational Church, were held at the home, on Tuesday afternoon, after which his remains were laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery.

Mary N. Cooley May obit - 1903

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 4:04:55 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, March 27, 1903

Died
MAY - At her home in this city, Monday morning, March 23, 1903, Mrs. MARY N. COOLEY MAY, aged 85 years, 1 month, and 16 days.

The deceased was born in New York State, February 7, 1818, and at an early day came to this township with other members of her family. On October 12, 1844, she was married here to George W.C. May. For a year or so they lived on a farm Mr. May purchased from the government near Fox Lake, which he exchanged later for a fourth interest in the mill property at Mayville, living there until 1848, when he exchanged his interests there for property that comprises the south half of the 3rd ward of this city. A few years later he purchased the mill property at Hebron, where they lived 3 years. Since that time their home has been in this city. Mr. May died in May 1898.

The funeral services were held at the residence at the corner of Milwaukee and Grant streets, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Staff. The remains were laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery.

Laura L.E. Hearring obit - 1903

carolynschwab25 — 3 Mar 2007 3:58:13 GMT

Jefferson County Union
Friday, March 27, 1903

Died
HEARRING - Monday, March 23, 1903, of bronchitis, LAURA L.E. HEARRING, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hearring, aged one year and one month.

Funeral services were held at the house on South Main Street, Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Hearring have the sympathy of the community in their loss.
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Wisconsin Genealogy and History Photo's Website

la62x — 19 Feb 2007 11:13:39 GMT

Lori Bennett created a private web site called "Wisconsin Genealogy Photo's" on beta.myfamily.com and would like you to join. If you would like to join please email Lori at la62x@aol.com.with your name and email address. Thank you,Lori
Please come and look and maybe share your own photo's

Charles Hamlin May obit - 1931

carolynschwab25 — 19 Feb 2007 1:31:29 GMT

Jefferson County Union
October 9, 1931
page 3

CHARLES HAMLIN MAY
The death of Charles H. May, brother of G. Will May and Mrs. Kitty May Banks, occurred at the home of Mrs. Banks at Lake Ripley, Wednesday morning. Charles May was the youngest son of Chester May, one of the pioneers of Ft. Atkinson. For half a century the family lived on Merchants Ave. in what was later remodeled into the Paul Tratt home and recently sold by Mrs. Tratt to L.B Wesby. Charles May was a popular young man here in the "eighties" and for years clerked in the dry goods store run by his father in the building now occupied by Fred Schlei, druggist.

Later on Charles became a traveling salesman for the American Wire Co. and other interests. Recently his cattle ranch in Cuba has kept him away from here, but last year he made his old town a visit which ended with a memorable dinner party at the home of his brother at Lindenhurst, Lake Ripley, to which all the old boys still living and who were school companions of his were invited. He went back to Cuba but soon returned for a visit to Mayo Brothers, Rochester, MN, where it was discovered that he had a fatal malady of a cancerous nature. Since then he has been at the home of his sister awaiting the end. News of his death will be received with deep regret by all who knew him.

Annie J. Bemis Esselstyn obit - 1909

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Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 21, 1909
page 7

ANNIE J. BEMIS ESSELSTYN
Mrs. William N. Esselstyn, an old and highly respected resident of this vicinity, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. L.J. Spaulding, south of the city, Wednesday morning, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 11 days.

The deceased whose maiden name was Annie J. Bemis was born in Painesville, OH, July 8, 1838. In the early part of the forties, she came with her parents to Milford, this county, which remained their home for several years.

On September 3, 1859, she became the wife of William N. Esselstyn. Seven children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy, another son Charles L., passed away 4 years ago.

Mrs. Esselstyn had been in frail health for several years, gradually growing weaker. For the past 10 years, she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. L.J. Spaulding, where she received every care and attention love could provide.

Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E.W. Mager of the Methodist Church, after which the remains will be tenderly laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery.

The deceased leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted mother, 3 daughters and one son; Mrs. R.T. Lathrop of Academy, SD; Mrs. L.D. Ryan of Chicago; Mrs. L.J. Spaulding of Koshkonong and William Esselstyn of Walla Walla, WA; also 13 grandchildren.
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Martha Wood Temple May obit - 1909

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Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 21, 1909
page 7

MARTHA WOOD TEMPLE MAY
On Thursday the 13th instant, at 10 a.m., the light went out that had illumined for 86 years the body of Mrs. Martha Wood Temple May, the widow of Chester May, and one of the pioneer residents of this city.

The deceased was an exemplary mother, and a devoted member of the Methodist Church which she joined here at its organization over 60 years ago. She was born in Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., NH, December 28, 1823, and was therefore 86 years old.

When about 2 years old, her parents moved to Toronto, Vermillion County, IN, where she grew to womanhood.

On June 1, 1847, she married Chester May of this city who at that time was conducting a store in Toronto, and soon after they removed to this place, then a small hamlet, and lived on the May farm south of the city. Seven children were born to them, six sons and one daughter. Of these, four sons died in infancy. The surviving children are George William May of Cambridge, Charles H. May of Duluth, and Mrs. Kittie M. Banks of this city. She is also survived by two younger sisters as follows: Miss Maria Temple and Mrs. Anna McClure, both of Dana, Vermillion Co., IN.

Mrs. May came of revolutionary stock, her grandfather, Urijah Temple, having served 7 years, most of the time as one of Major Whitcomb's New Hampshire Rangers having enlisted from Westmoreland in the Continental Army. He was promoted to be Sergeant on April 4, 1780, for meritorious service. Salah Temple, father of the deceased, was a Mason of high degree and was noted as one of the most eloquent and talented speakers on the subject of Masonry in the West. He delivered several lectures here which are remembered by the older members of Billing's Lodge.

The immediate cause of death was grip, complicated by other and very serious troubles, which had made her an invalid for several years.

The funeral services were held at the family residence on Merchants Ave., Saturday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. E.W. Mager of the Methodist Church, who paid an eloquent tribute to her character as a christian wife and mother.

The remains were interred in the family plot in Lake View Cemetery beside those of her husband and children. The sympathy of the community is extended to the surviving children in the loss of a devoted mother and friend.

Johanna Schultz obit - 1909

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Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 21, 1909
page 7

Watertown Times
Mrs. JOHANNA SCHULTZ, a former well known resident of Watertown, died Wednesday evening in Milwaukee, following a stroke of paralysis. She was 70 years old and the widow of the late Louis Schultz, founder of one of the early day drug stores in this city, and afterward conducted by his brother, A.C.F. Schultz, and his nephew, J.H. Schultz. Mrs. Schultz is survived by a large number of relatives, among them being Mrs. F.W.A. Notz and Mrs. Emma Stiemke, Mrs. A.F. Nicolaus, nieces, and Louis Schultz, a nephew. The funeral took place in Milwaukee Friday afternoon from the residence at Eleventh and Germania Streets. Mrs. Schultz was a woman of fine character and was beloved by a large circle of friends wherever known.
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Leo Mann obit - 1909

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Jefferson County Union
Friday, May 21, 1909
page 7

LEO MANN was born in the village of Delafield, Waukesha Co., WI, July 24, 1885. His early boyhood days were spent in the towns of Delafield and Summit. Later he lived in the towns of Palmyra and Eagle. In 1905 he was graduated from the Palmyra High School, after which, he taught for two successive years in the Scuppernong district near Palmyra. The following year he was Principal of the Rome graded schools.

October 16, 1908, he was married to Miss Clarabel Rohan of Ft. Atkinson.

The past year Leo was attending the State Normal School at Whitewater. During this time he had been declining in health, but his high ambition, energy, and cheerful disposition, did much to hide the seriousness of his condition.

Finally he was taken seriously ill near Wales at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Roberts.

All medical aid was of no avail. The end came Saturday, May 1st, at 1:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife, mother, brothers, John and George, sisters, Ella, Margaret, and Mildred.

Father Ritger of Eagle performed the burial rites at St. Bruno's Church, Dousman. In this church, Leo had received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends, who realize the great loss of their dear one.
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Leo Mann obit - 1909

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