Juneau - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Warme & Riddlestine

BrittanyLange — 27 Sep 2008 3:03:06 GMT

If anyone has any information about the Warme(Wurm) or Riddlestine(Riddlestein) families in seven mile creek I would love to exchange info, contact me at brittanylange26@hotmail.com

Prouty/Riley family

Sandy Stiemke — 23 Apr 2002 12:20:47 GMT

Rodric Prouty, a carpenter, age 53, died 1894 in Wonewoc leaving a wife and four children. Buried also in Wonewoc. Any info on widow, and what happened to children greatly appreciated.

Fagan Family, please help

Sandy Fagan Drees — 30 Nov 2003 4:47:35 GMT

Hello out there, I am trying to research my Fagan side of the family, I know that they settled in the Jackson, Cedarburg area in the 1840's I have census records for the households of James Fagan and his brother Thomas Fagan, Thomas is my direct line. They both had a number of kids I have tracted 3 of them, a Father Thomas Fagan of Bayview, Garrett Fagan who moved to Nobles County, MN to farm with his cousin Thomas J Fagan born in Cedarburg 1858. Okay so that said does any one have any further info on this family I am more than willing to share anything I have .

POW/MIA Korean War, Juneau Co. SCHROEDER

powmiadna — 16 Sep 2008 3:47:23 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Juneau County, Wisconsin as his home of record.

Soldier: FLOYD MARVIN SCHROEDER
Born: 1928
Date of loss: June 11, 1952 NIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 36 families from Wisconsin that have not been located. There are one family from Juneau County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (78 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Research in Juneau --

MaryinSD — 10 Sep 2008 8:28:42 GMT

I am looking for a cemetery record for Thomas Jefferson HAMMOND, his wife Clarissa BOYDEN HAMMOND and her parents Moses BOYDEN. I would be glad to pay for pictures and records -- I DO HAVE their obituaries. Thanks, Mary

SEARCHING FOR HISTORY ON LUTHER SMITH AND DESCENDANTS

PatMcCord199 — 26 Aug 2008 7:40:35 GMT

I am trying to find info on the following SMITH family and I would appreciate help that anyone can give me. They are the following: Luther SMITH born 1834 NY, died 1912 Juneau Co WI, spouse Mary SHUTE born 1845 OH, died 1935 Juneau CO. This family came out of Genesee Co. MI and by 1880 had moved to Lemonweir Twp of Juneau Co. Children of Luther and Mary are: Reuben SMITH born about 1863 Lemonweir Twp. spouse Ella Dillon born 1864 NJ, died 1949 Juneau Co, Elbridge born about 1865 MI died unk and spouse unk, Allen born 1866 MI died before 1935, Ellen born 1867 MI, George Eugene born 1868 MI spouse Mae ROBINSON, lived in Juneau Co and had a family, Charles born 1873 MI no info on him, Emma Josephine born about 1873 MI, spouse Harry Clawson,ended up in SD, Leonora born 1879 WI spouse Frank Koblitz, ended up in Columbia Co. WI, Frank born 1879 WI, died before 1935, no info on him, Lizzie born July 1881 WI, no info on her, John Clarence born 1887 Lemonweir died 1947 Minneapolis MN, spouse Goldie BAKER
I would appreciate any help and I do have info to share. Thank You, Pat Skinner McCord formerly of Juneau Co.

CORRECTION Eichler/Klein

Karyl — 28 Apr 2006 3:49:32 GMT

The 1920 census has Sophia and Herman and three single daughters at home. Sophia, Jr. is no longer there. In 1930 I don't find any of them. I'm sorry about the error. Am hoping that at least one of the girls married in the 1920's.

Karyl

ROBINSON-YATES FAMILY HISTORY

PatMcCord199 — 5 Sep 2008 8:11:09 GMT

I am trying to locate history on Frances (AKA) Frank ROBINSON, (parents unk, born abt 1852 NY, died 1923 Juneau Co, buried Mauston Cem., spouse Minerva YATES born about 1855 Juneau?, died 1933, Juneau buried Mauston Cem. The children are: Mae born 1874 Juneau, spouse George SMITH, Iva or Ivy born 1877, Charles 1878, Claude 1881, Allen 1884, Maude 1886 spouse Unk DEMARIS (spelling found in Mae obit), Pearl 1888 spouse Ray EMERSON, Fred 1888, Ruth 1897 and Ethel born 1899.
Any help you can give me I would appreciate and I have info to share

Obituary Needed for Oscar Colvin

marieaneen — 30 Mar 2008 6:49:21 GMT

I'm truly in need of some help in obtaining an obituary notice for Oscar Colvin who died on September 9, 1993 in Mauston, Juneau, Wisconsin. Thanks to anyone who can provide assistance.

KRUEGER, Ferdinand 1898 - 1973

rlkpackfan — 11 Aug 2008 6:49:39 GMT

I am searching for the obituary or any information about Ferdinand Krueger and/or his descendants.

Ferdinand Krueger was born 4 Aug 1898 and died 2 Jun 1973. I believe that he died in or near Maustin, Wisconsin.

If you have any info, please email me at rlkpackfan@aol.com

Thank you!

Father & Daughter killed by train June 20, 1926 - Smith

DorieQuist — 15 Aug 2008 2:19:55 GMT

Arthur R. Smith was instantly killed by an east bound passenger train Sunday at the crossing opposite his farm and his little daughter Marien Ruth, so badly injured that she lived only a few hours.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the little girl had gone to the strawberry patch to pick berries for dinner. Two young men of the neighborhood drove up and Mr. Smith talked a few minutes with them during which time the baby wandered up the road and when they looked for her she was standing on the crossing.

The Smith’s strawberries are opposite the railway tracks and the highway and the baby had only a short distance to go to reach the tracks. When her father saw her he made a heroic effort to save her and until the train pulled by, those watching thought both had escaped. They saw no one on the opposite side of the track then, however, and found Arthur’s broken body about forty paces up the track. He had been instantly killed and practically every bone in his body was broken. The baby, when found and picked up by the mother near the tracks, was still alive and lived until the middle of the afternoon.

The train was brought to a stop as soon as possible and the train crew and passengers did everything possible for the bereaved mother.

Arthur was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Rube Smith of this city and a young man of fine character. He was living on the home farm in Lemonweir and was one of the progressive farmers of that town. He was devoted to his wife and little daughter and last week became a member of the Modern Woodmen taking out a life insurance policy for $2,000 in that order as protection for his wife and baby.

Arthur was born in Lemonweir, Sept. 3, 1897, and was 28 years, 9 months and 17 days old. He was married to Alice Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Coleman about two years ago and they established their home on the farm in Lemonweir. The baby daughter whom the father was trying to save was 1 year, 4 months and 9 days old and was the only child. Of the family only the mother is left. Besides his wife he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith, three brothers and two sisters: Clayton of Racine, Frank of Mauston and George of Thorpe, Mrs. Floyd Squires of Naperville, Ill., and Mrs. Leonard Gilchrist of Milwaukee.

The funeral of both father and daughter was held from the Methodist church Wednesday forenoon, Rev. Pierstorff officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

This obit was found in the Obituary collection at Hatch Public library in Mauston. It doesn't give a newspaper name nor a date of death but the death certificate lists June 20, 1926.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information on these folks.

NEUSTADTER, Mrs. Mary - d: 1931

jackieh — 1 Jun 2005 8:32:59 GMT

Mrs. Mary Neustadter, died at her home in this city Monday, July 27, 1931, at the age of 85 years, and 27 days. Mary Runkle was born in Batavia, Germany, in 1846 and came to this country with her parents, who settled on a farm near Appleton, Wis. They were among the earliest settlers in that community. She spent her girlhood there and lived there until 1871 when she was united in marriage to John Neustadter of Milwaukee. He preceded her in death shortly after 1889, the year in which they moved from Milwaukee to Mauston. To this union, eight children were born, Hubert, who died at the age of two years, Sister M. Bede of St. Rose convent of LaCrosse, Mrs. J. A. Steinborn of Butte, Mont., Joe of Milwaukee, Herman of Chicago, Anthony, Charles and Frank, all of Mauston. One step-child survives, four preceded her in death. During the years of her long residency in this city, Mrs. Neustadter had become known to everyone here for her kindly, pleasant personality and her thoughtful consideration of everything with which she was concerned. She was one of the most estimable women of the community.
Contributed by Wendy Murkve

Great Aunt

clzapfe — 2 Aug 2008 3:30:07 GMT

Lucy Edith Jones Lee was my great aunt. Her sister, Fern was my grandmother. I finally discovered exactly what happened to her after reading the posting though I don't know what she died of. My grandmother never mentioned having a sister. I am also curious about the posting mentioning her having a son surviving by the name of Donald Arthur Cole. Would appreciate any information concerning descendants. I have in recent months been in contact with H. Hobbs who is a Jones cousin.

Thelma Koch, New Lisbon, Wi.

archiv1gen — 14 Jun 2004 4:52:28 GMT

Floyd Koch, b: 23 March 1914; d: Dec. 1986, New Lisbon or Beloit,
Wisconsin; m: Thelma Long, b: 25 May 1909, Michigan or Wisconsin; d: 8 Dec. 1992,
Janesville, Wi.; buried: New Lisbon, Wi.; Thelma was the daug. of Harry and
Merta (Myrtle) (Calhoon) Long; Merta remarried William Edwin Kerwin and lived in
Detroit, Michigan.

WILCOX I am searching for Marilyn Wilcox

PatMcCord199 — 31 Jul 2008 6:17:39 GMT

I am trying to find a Marilyn WILCOX (that is her maiden name. Her father was Kenneth WILCOX and mother may have been Grace.They lived in the Lyndon Station area and were farmers. I went to high school with Marilyn and I would love to find her. You can email me at danceaway777@comcast.net if you wish.
Thank you so much

Mc Dowell (Frank D & Clara F)

MAKKuehl — 31 Jul 2008 3:18:56 GMT

Query - Could you Check the Cemetery in Armenia for the McDowell Family? Looking for Family of Franklin P. McDowell, A son, Frank D. is buried there, I believe. The father worked a dredge for the Yellow River Sanitation District in the 1920's. Any help you could give me with the family would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance, Judy Eckert

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Here is what I found on your family - not much - but hope it helps. Not related, nor have any more info on this surname. R/S MAK

Zion Cemetery - JCQG Cemeteries Book 1 - located in Armenia Township, Juneau County, WI -

pg 19
Mc Dowell, Clara F Oct 3, 1921 - Apr 22, 1974
Mc Dowell, Frank D Aug 14, 1915 - Jan 2, 1977
pg 21
Mc Dowell, Mary Isabelle b & d Feb 9, 1921 (Vol 9 pg 40) - no stone
pg 22
One page description of the Zion Cemetery area - The intersection 1/4 miles west of the cemetery was once called Town Line Road. It was in the Southwest corner of this intersection that the U. B. Church stood. The church was burned down sometime in the 1920's in a forest fire. This is a deserted looking area now, but picture the size of a community that can support a church with weekly activities such as basket socials, holiday programs, picnics, revival meetings, sleigh rides, taffy pulls, and other "party" get togethers as were enjoyed in the first 15 years of the 20th century. Some of the names recalled are: Alford, Saylor, Mann, Leatherbury, Moore, Anundson, Becker, Chimek, Hresil, Tomesek, Barnes, Winker, Newman, Fiske, Wildermuth, McDowell, Starling, and Warby. Not all these people went to this church (U. B. Church), but most of them had children in the school at some time, and all of them traveled by team or afoot, thinking nothing of walking from 4 to 6 miles one way to attend a church function or school activity.

WI Marriages
Frank McDowell 19 Jan 1905 Racine 06 0211
Louisa McDowell 19 Jan 1905 Racine 06 0211

WI Death Index
Clara F McDowell abt 1922 22 Apr 1974 F (Female) Nekoosa
Frank D McDowell abt 1916 2 Jan 1977 M (Male) Nekoosa

SSDI
Frank McDowell 14 Aug 1915 Jan 1977 Nekoosa, Wood, WI
Richard J. McDowell 2 Mar 1940 27 Jan 2007 Marshfield, Wood, WI

WI 1920 Federal Census
Armenia, Juneau, WI - Frank P Mc Damell [Frank P McDowell] abt 1891 IL White Head; Leteia T Mc Damell [Leteia T McDowell] abt 1889 SD White Wife; Thomas P Mc Damell [Thomas P McDowell] abt 1910 WI White Son; Frank D Mc Damell [Frank D McDowell] abt 1915 WI White Son

WI 1930 Federal Census
Necedah, Juneau, WI - Joseph McDowell abt 1899 Illinois Head; Ethel S McDowell abt 1901 Wife; James S McDowell abt 1923 Son; George R McDowell abt 1924 Son; Ruth M McDowell abt 1925 Daughter; Joseph J McDowell abt 1928 Son; Louis A McDowell abt 1929 Daughter

Harlow John Brown

kws99 — 18 Jul 2008 7:54:26 GMT

Searching for any descendents or collateral relatives of this man. My daughter found a family album containing many pictures, but his (a six month old baby portrait - made in 1893)was the only one identified. The family seems, from census data, to have been in the area for at least three generations, through the 1930's. His father's name was Henry, and together they ran a cattle brokerage, it appears. Harlow married Elizabeth M., and their son enlisted in the Army Air Corps in WW II. However, at least one unidentified picture in the album was made in Elroy.

Clifford W Barr Obit

dhc441 — 1 Jul 2008 8:47:56 GMT

Looking for obit of Clifford W Barr b.1909 d.3 Nov. 1983 Mauston,Juneau Co., WI. Thank You

CANFIELD, F. Antes - d: 1902

jackieh — 6 Jul 2008 8:28:04 GMT

F. Antes Canfield M.D.

Necedah pioneer doctor and until now the oldest living physician of Juneau County, died at his home in the village, April 22, 1902 of paralysis, in his seventy-second year.
The funeral services will be held from his late residence on Friday afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock.
F. Antes Canfield was born in Centre County, Penn. Dec 28, 1830, his father being Dr. Ira D. Canfield, a native of New Jersey, and a medical practioner of Centre County, Pa. While his mothers maiden name was Susan Antes, who descended
from distinguished Ancestors. He received his primary education in the Lewisburg (Penn) Presbyterian Academy and at Dickensons Seminary, Philadelphia, after which he began the study of medicine under the instruction of his father,
which he continued for three years, and then engaged in practice. Five years later he had a degree of M.D. conferred on him by the Pennsylvania Medical College of Philadelphia. In May of 1852, he located in Ridgeway, Pa., and in the same year William Bigler the govenor of that state, appointed him, as one of his staff officers to the position of Lieutenant Colonel. Two years later he
removed to the Phillipines where he remained until May, 1856. He then concluded to change his location and seek a new field for his future operations.
Accordingly he came west, stopping for a short time in Illinois after going to St. Paul, Minn. And finally locating in Necedah, in March 1857, where he successfully engaged in his profession for nearly half a century. Necedah was at the time of his location, a mere hamlet, containing probably 150 inhabitants, the country being new, sparsely settled and undeveloped. His practice required
him to ride thirty or forty and sometimes sixty miles to visit patients, and roads being at best bad, in some places being reduced to mere trails. The traveler on these lonely roads was at times startled by the howling of wolves as presence of Indians. Uninviting however the situation was, the doctor had implicit faith in the future of the country and heroically braved every danger, and endured every hardship. Then as was his lot, it was no ---------of incidence of interest ---------the open handed hospitality and sympathy of the new settlers contributing much to his happiness,
(Contributed by Judith Kushner

BABCOCK, Florence b. 16 JUL 1909, Summit, Juneau Co, WI

Jan Koellen — 28 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm helping my daughter research her paternal greatgm line. All the info I have was from Florence personally but she did supply some records. She was Florence BABCOCK, b 16 JUL 1909, Summit. Her parents were George BABCOCK, b. 26 APR 1874 in Waukesha Co, WI, m NOV 1881, in Summit, to Dora DAVISON of Richland Cty, WI. Dora was said to have been killed in a Juneau County train wreck 21 NOV 1919. Florence & her brother Clarence(?), were sent to an orphanage when their father could no longer manage. Her brother left the orphanage before her & although her father lived until 7 JUL 1951, also in Juneau Co, there was never a close relationship with her family. She also mentioned that the BABCOCK line was somehow tied to the WINCHESTER family that developed the famous rifle.

Soloman J Barr & wife Lottie M Holgate

dhc441 — 26 Jun 2008 8:27:52 GMT

Looking for info on Soloman J Barr b.1866, Wisconsin wife Lottie M Holgate b 1886 WI. Children Lester J b.1907 d.1992,Clifford S b.1909 d.1983,Clara b.1913,Gertrude M b.1915,Elenore M b.1916,Hazel L b.1918,Walter b.1922 d.1999 and Robert b.1925 d.1975 all born in Mauston,Juneau co.WI. Thank You

VAN WIE & HORTON - m: 1891

jackieh — 13 Jun 2008 2:57:03 GMT

HORTON WEDS MISS VAN WIE
A Quiet Marriage at Mauston Recalls a Sensational Trial.
MAUSTON, Wis., Sept. 16 - A marriage took place here yesterday that will cause much interest on account of the sensational circumstances surrounding it. It was that of Miss Mary Van Wie to Walter F. Horton of St. Paul, who, it will be remembered, was charged with drowning his wife and little child in the Mississippi river while out boating. His relations with Miss Van Wie were looked upon at the time as the motive for the alleged crime. At the trial, however, he was acquitted. Sometime ago it was rumored that he and Miss Van Wie had been married, but this was subsequently denied.

Horton was interviewed at Minneapolis before coming to Mauston and said: "I do not wish to move in this matter with the least secrecy, under the circumstances which are so familar to the public. It is, of course, looked upon by Miss Van Wie and myself as a private matter, and it is embarrassing to us to parade it before the public in this way. But it is best, I think, to have it published without reserve. I fear we shall meet with considerable censure, in spite of all we can do. I have informed my employers and all my friends of my proposed step, and met no censure. But there are a good many who still believe that I murdered my wife in order to mary (sic) Miss Van Wie, notwithstanding the fact that the body of my little girl was found after my acquittal by the jury, and my marriage now will, most likely, serve to confirm the belief and bring forth bitter remarks from them. However, I shall try to live so that those around me will know that I am not a criminal, but a good citizen and an honest man."

The parents of the late Mrs. Van Vie (note: should read Mrs. Horton) reside at Trempealeau, where she was buried.

Milwaukee Journal (Milwaukee, WI), 16 Sep 1891

VAN WIE - Death 1887

jackieh — 13 Jun 2008 2:33:55 GMT

Shocking Accident at Mauston, A Daughter of W. H. Van Wie Whirled to Death at the Fair.
MAUSTON, Sept, 22 - The people who attended the fair late on Wednesday afternoon were greatly shocked by an accident near an operating machine in the agricultural implement department. The rapidly revolving shaft of the engine caught the clothing of a 12-year-old daughter of W. H. Van Wie and whirled her to death in the presence of her parents and friends. Her head and shoulders were terribly bruised. It was some moments before she could be disentangled, and in the meantime a large crowd had gathered around the fatal shaft.

NOTE: her name was Adelle Van Wie
Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) 23 Sep 1887

Murder of Frank Provonsal - 1869

jackieh — 13 Jun 2008 2:20:55 GMT

The Mauston Star gives the following particulars of the murder committed on the 25th ult. between Necedah and Hog Island, brief mention of which has heretofore been made in these columns: "Frank Provonsil (sic), a half-breed, was engaged on the marsh, when Joe Dandy, an Indian, came up and asked for breakfast; Frank refused. He then asked for meat, which Frank gave him. The Indian went away, and soon returned with a gun, and calling Frank by name, he looked up, and at the same instant Bill shot him, and immeditely ran for the marsh. Two Frenchmen and a boy were present. Provonsil's house was headquarters for the wandering Indians. Provonsil has been living at Pete-en-well for some time, and was well known to river-men. At the request of Capt. Griffith, Indian Agent at New Lisbon, the Indians yesterday came with Joe Dandy, and delivered him up to the Government for trial. He was immeditely brought to the jail in Mauston for safe-keeping. We hope he may receive a fair trail."
Milwaukee Daily Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI) Wednesday, 6 Oct 1869

Shennington

RobertSchieber55 — 8 Jun 2008 6:36:20 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the St Peters Danish Lutheran Church in Shennington still stands?

Thankyou
Bob

Caroline Patterson of Lemonweir or Necedah WI

RSahr — 10 Jun 2008 5:15:12 GMT

Caroline Francisco came from Germany at age 5. I think this would have been in 1850/1851. I found her in the 1860 c. in Mackford,Green Lake County WI living with a family named Larkin as a servant. She was married to Robert Patterson Aug 29th 1860 in Berlin, Green Lake County WI. They moved to Lemonweir, Juneau County where they farmed and then moved to Necedah. She is buried in Bayview cemetery. Robert Patterson is also buried there. Any information on this family would be appreicated. Obits would be welcome

John Randall death

Judy Bates — 2 May 2002 12:19:01 GMT

I am looking for the death date and burial place of John Randall. Information I have - he died in 1859 and was buried in Lindina Township. More specific information would be appreciated. Thank you

WRIGHT, Baby girl - d. March 12, 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 2:27:26 GMT

From the Mauston Star of March, 16, 1899

The six months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, of Lindina, died Sunday, March 12, 1899. The funeral was held at St. Patrick's church, in this city, Tuesday.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information one these people.

CLARK, Joseph - d. March 15, 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 2:23:41 GMT

From the Mauston Star newspaper of March. 16, 1899

Joseph Clark, aged 88 years, 1 month and 11 days, died at the home of his son Mathew Clark, in Summit, Wednesday morning, March 15, 1899. Mr. Clark was born in New York; came to Wisconsin in 1853 and settled at Sauk Prairie, moved to Monroe County in 1867, and came here and took up his residence with his son three years ago. The funeral will be held at Big Creek church saturday at 10 o'clock a.m.
Besides the son spoken of above Mr. Clark leaves two daughters, mrs. Adelaide Bailey, of Tomah, and mrs. Ella Bigelow, of Sparta.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information one these people.

RYAN, Mrs. Michael - d. March 13, 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 2:16:15 GMT

From the Mauston Star newspaper of March 16, 1899

Obituary
At her home in Lemonweir, Monday, March 13, 1899, Mrs. Michael Ryan, aged 80 years, 2 months and 16 days.
Mrs. Ryan was born in County Cork, Ireland, December 25, 1818. She came to America about 1844, and this county in 1854 and settled on the farm in Lemonweir where she resided until she died.
That Mrs. Ryan was a friend of all her neighbors is manifest by the large concourse which attended the funeral service conducted by Rev. P. Becker at St. Patrick's church, in this city Wednesday forenoon. She leaves two children, Mrs. S. F. Howard, of this city, and Mr. Tim Ryan, of Lemonweir, to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information on these people.

MINER-WILSON - m. April 16, 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 2:06:52 GMT

From the Mauston Star newspaper of April 20, 1899

At the home of Jacob Miner, in this city, April 16, at one o'clock, Mr. Jacob Miner and Mrs. Cora Wilson, of Baraboo, by Rev. Daniel Sprague.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information one these people.

BRUNNER-EATON - m. 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 1:59:23 GMT

From the Mauston Star newspaper dated April 20, 1899

Married
On Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. H. Benson, at the M. E. parsonage in this city, Wilhelm Brunner and Mable C. Eaton.

I am not related to nor do I have any further information one these people.

CLUTE, Dow - d. April 16, 1899

DorieQuist — 6 Jun 2008 1:48:43 GMT

From the Mauston Star newspaper of April 20, 1899

“Died

Dow Clute, an old and respected citizen of Lindina, died at his home in that town Sunday, April 16, 1899, aged 74 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Mr. Clute was born in Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co, N.Y., Nov. 1, 1824, came to Delevan, Wis., in 1838. In 1852 he took up a homestead on Lemonweir Prairie, and on March 21, 1854, he was married to Miss Mary Chamberlain; they lived there until 1878 when they moved to Lindina where they have since resided. His wife, Mary Clute, died May 6, 1884. He leaves one daughter Mrs. Mary Jane Walker, of Janesville, Wis., and four sons Curtis H. and Charles H. of Greenwood, Vernon J., of Milwaukee and Harvey D., at home. His funeral took place at the Methodist church in this city Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock, Rev. J. H. Benson, officiating.”

I am not related to nor do I have any further information on any of these folks.

Peter & Florence Solchenberger Sauk WI -> Juneau, WI

heabrahamson — 11 Jan 2004 11:40:34 GMT

I am looking for information about Peter and Florence Solchenberger. Peter was born 26 June 1883 in Wisconsin. About 1913 he married Florence (born 1895 in Illinois). Peter and Florence are buried in Pine Eden Cemetery, Juneau, Wisconsin.

They lived in Woodland, Sauk, Wisconsin and Summit, Juneau, Wisconsin. Peter's daughter Melvina married Otto Emil Schrank (Born 27 Sep 1912 in Sauk, Wisconsin).

Peter's brother Edward (born about 1886 in Wisconsin) married Rose (born about 1895 in Wisconsin) around 1910. They remained in Woodland, Sauk, Wisconsin.

Look up in Cemetery Books - Albert & Mahala Howland

pattie — 18 May 2008 4:52:02 GMT

Hi,
I'm in need of a lookup in the Juneau County Cemetery books for Albert Howland who was born 1/25/1864 and died Nov 19, 1930 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.

His wife Mahala Horton Howland was born June 20, 1872 and died Dec 28, 1950 in New Lisbon Wisconsin.

Thanks,
Pattie

Asylums in or around New Lisbon Wisconsin

pattie — 18 May 2008 4:55:04 GMT

From reading the civil war pension files for Charles Horton I found a deposition that Mahala Horton Howland was in an 'asylum' in 1903.

Can anyone help me ascertain what type of facility might have been called an asylum and what facilities were in the area?

Thanks
Pattie Schultz

William H. HOWLAND obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

Hi,

I am in need of an obituary for William H. Howland. According to the Death Index elsewhere on the Juneau Co., WI. site, he died December 29, 1940, and his obituary appeared in the January 9, 1941 issue of the newspaper.

Am willing to pay reasonable fee for assistance.

Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.

Siebecker & Stahl in Lindina, Juneau Co., Wisconsin

rebholzg — 15 May 2008 5:24:30 GMT

Siebecker & Stahl in Lindina, Juneau Co., Wisconsin

My research on the Stahl family in southeastern Wisconsin led me to the Siebecker family that settled in Lindina township, Juneau Co.

Christina Stahl (b. 1836), married Mathias Siebecker (b. 1834) in Waukesha Co., Wis., 24 Oct 1857. The marriage record was actually recorded by the state and is very difficult to read. I wouldn't have recognized "Siebecker" from it, except for Christina's father's probate records (Phillip Stahl, d. May 1889, Milwaukee, Wis.), which name her as Mrs. Matthew Siebecker, and living in Juneau Co., Wis. Christina's mother was Catherine Zeder Stahl (b.1820-d.1863, New Berlin, Waukesha, Wis.). The Stahl's emigrated in 1844 directly to Waukesha Co., Wisconsin from the town of Gau-bickelheim, Rheinhessen region. The Zeder family was likely from a nearby town. Phillip Stahl may have been Christina's step-father.

I'm posting this information in case it's helpful to another researcher. These families can also be found posted at RootsWeb.com. If any researcher can contribute more information on Matthew and Christina, it would be welcome!

Gary Rebholz
Milwaukee WI

Siebecker & Stahl in Lindina, Juneau Co.

rebholzg — 15 May 2008 5:23:55 GMT

My research on the Stahl family in southeastern Wisconsin led me to the Siebecker family that settled in Lindina township, Juneau Co.

Christina Stahl (b. 1836), married Mathias Siebecker (b. 1834) in Waukesha Co., Wis., 24 Oct 1857. The marriage record was actually recorded by the state and is very difficult to read. I wouldn't have recognized "Siebecker" from it, except for Christina's father's probate records (Phillip Stahl, d. May 1889, Milwaukee, Wis.), which name her as Mrs. Matthew Siebecker, and living in Juneau Co., Wis. Christina's mother was Catherine Zeder Stahl (b.1820-d.1863, New Berlin, Waukesha, Wis.). The Stahl's emigrated in 1844 directly to Waukesha Co., Wisconsin from the town of Gau-bickelheim, Rheinhessen region. The Zeder family was likely from a nearby town. Phillip Stahl may have been Christina's step-father.

I'm posting this information in case it's helpful to another researcher. These families can also be found posted at RootsWeb.com. If any researcher can contribute more information on Matthew and Christina, it would be welcome!

Gary Rebholz
Milwaukee WI

Elizabeth Roark

soorbeck1 — 4 May 2008 2:47:06 GMT

I am searching for information on the parents of Elizabeth Roark, (b 29 Jun 1835 Tennessee, d 10 Jun 1904 Macon Co, TN)
who married James Riley Goad (1830-1908).

Any help would be appreciated.

William Carey

ktherbert — 24 Apr 2008 4:45:38 GMT

I am looking for information about my great grandfather, William Carey. He lived in Necedah, and he died after 1880, (he is in the 1880 census but not the 1890 census) and is buried in Bay View Cemetary. His tombstone doesn't give his birth or death dates. I have no information on his parents or other family. He was married to a Martha Watts and had, I believe five children, William, Mary, Martha,Ernest and my grandmother Ethel. He served in the Civil War in Company E, 28th Wisconsin. I would appreciate any information about him, his ancestors, or information about the children and their families.

Family History Wanted

Sara — 29 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on Herman Laack in Juneau County, WI who married Sarah Wells. They had the following children: William, Henry, Augusta, Marie, Elizabeth, Martha, and Anna. Anna married Laurence Borchardt from Marathon County and Augusta (GUSTIE) married Alvin Borchardt from Marathon County. I know Anna's wedding took place in Mauston, WI at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on May 10,1920

STICKNEY, James W. - d: 2003

jackieh — 27 Jun 2003 10:11:13 GMT

[James Wayne] Jimmy W. Stickney
Jimmy W. Stickney, 57 of Tomah and formerly of New Lisbon, died Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tomah. He was born July 9, 1945 at home in New Lisbon to Clyde and Ruby Stickney. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a construction worker and for a period of time lived in Florida. While there, he worked on the Space Center. He returned home to New Lisbon and took over the family business, Stickney’s Auto Sales. After selling the business, he moved to Tomah where he has resided since. He most recently worked for Ed Thompson at Mr. Ed.s TeePee and for Dennis Kuehl at the Uptown Club.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m. at the Sonnenberg Family Funeral Home, 801 East Monowau Street, Tomah, Pastor William L. Swan officiated. Burial with military honors was in the New Lisbon Cemetery in New Lisbon.
(This is not the entire obituary)
--The Tomah Journal
before April 16, 2003

contributed by Sherry Martin

Surnames

MichelleNelson369 — 30 Jun 2002 1:59:41 GMT

My gggrandfather, George Solchenberger emigrated to the US in 1855, coming to the Juneau Co. area before 1860. He had with him his wife Theresia and their son Mathias. They had other children after arriving here. Mary, who married Levi Santas in about 1880. Katherine, who married Phillip Mihlbauer in 1877. Lena who married a Mr. Snyder/Schneider. Racey(possibly a nickname), who married a Mr. Brown. They may have had a couple of more children before Theresia died in childbirth in 1866. George remarried to Anna Maria Herzog before 1870. They had a couple of daughters, Elizabeth(Lizzie), who married a Mr. Snyder/Schneider; and Rosina. Anna Maria apparently died before 1877 since George married a third time to Gertrude Gutreuter. They had Annie, who married a Mr. McMullen. Mary, who I beleive married a Mr. Good. Joseph, who married Barbara Hanzel. And a daughter Theresia. By the third marriage George had moved to Richland county. But sevral generations of the families lived in the Wonewoc area. George's brother Lorenz and his family emigrated to the US and on to Juneau Co. in 1857. This family lived for several generations and still live in the area. Thanks for any help. Michele Nelson

Peter SEIVERT, July 13 1814 - July 14 1890

Joan Benner — 22 Jun 2001 11:15:06 GMT

From the Juneau County Sun [Mauston-Juneau-WI], July 16, 1890 Page 5

DIED--In this city, July 14, 1890, Peter SEIVERT, aged 76 years lacking only one day. The funeral was held Tuesday, the services taking place in the Catholic church. Deceased was born in Hillbringen Germany. He came to Juneau county in 1856, where he has since resided. His wife and ten children survive him, two children having died. Casper SEIVERT and his sister Barbara BASS, of Chicago, Frank and Martha SEIVERT of Union Center, were at the funeral.

RICHMOND - FISH: m: 1896

jackieh — 3 May 2002 9:52:20 GMT

The wedding of Miss Lucia RICHMOND to Charles FISH will take place at the home of the bride in the town of Lisbon this afternoon, in the presence of relatives and a large number of invited friends. Richard Smith, Court Commissioner will tie the nuptial knot. Miss Lucy, a sister of the bride will act as bridesmaid, and Frank SALTER as groomsman. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Richmond. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Fish of the town of Clearfield and is a young man of good qualities and a favorite wherever he is known. Immediately after the above ceremony is performed, Court Commissioner Smith will be called upon to make the bridesmaid and groomsman husband and wife, the couple just married to act as bridesmaid and groomsman,. This will be a surprise to the guests present as nothing of the kind has been expected. Mr. SALTER is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Salter Sr. familiarly know as "Daddy" and "Betty" Salter of the town of Clearfield, and is a young man of promise. He has an army of friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T. C. RICHMOND and is a charming young lady.

New Lisbon Times - 28 Oct 1896

HOPFIELD-CLOW - m: 1862

jackieh — 27 Aug 2004 10:11:10 GMT

MARRIED
In this village, by N. M. Hess Esq., Mr. John Hopfield, to Miss Sarah Clow, all of New Lisbon.
Source: Juneau County Argus, dated 4 Sep 1862

Lutecia Boldon Mc Connell Price Dobbs Burial

SusannaParrish — 29 Feb 2008 4:27:45 GMT

Looking for any info on the death/burial of Lutecia (SPOUSES: 1. Richard McConnell 2. William Price 3. Thomas Dobbs.) She died 04 May 1896 in Union Center, Juneau County, WI.

Sarah (Sally) Downing

annabb23 — 18 Mar 2008 3:15:54 GMT

Sarah (Sally) Downing was born Sarah Annis on 30 Apr 1812 in Vermont and died 29 Mar 1857 in Juneau Co., Wisconsin. Unfortunately I have no idea where in Juneau Co. she was living when she died and so I don't have any idea where she is buried. I have been unable to locate a death record for her and would appreciate help from anyone living in Juneau County who has information on cemeteries there and how I might best proceed to locate her burial place and information about her death. Ann Borgman, e-mail address- annb232@aol.com

Potter/Carver

forseti57 — 17 Mar 2008 1:11:41 GMT

I was contacted by a lady in November/December of 2007 who has family ties to the Potter/Carver families. She sent me a series of photo's of Freedom Potter and William Carver. I have changed email address since that contact (old address was pwking@ sbcglobal .net, this no longer works) If this individual sees this posting, please go to the surname list on Juneau Co. Website and click my name under Potter surname or King surname. My address has been updated to my new contact. I lost all info about the Potter/Carver families when I changed addresses. Please contact me again.
Pat King

POTTER FAMILY HISTORY

PatMcCord199 — 13 Mar 2008 12:05:47 GMT

I am trying to locate history of the Jerome Bertram POTTER family that moved to Summit Twp and they are located in the 1860 census and from census there after. Jerome POTTER was born in Oneida C0. NY and moved to WI in late 1840's and settled in Juneau Co. late 1850's. Jerome died 1893 in Summit Twp and is buried in the Mauston Cemetery. I do have Jerome's obituary that I located on the internet. Jerome POTTER married Amanda TRUESDELL 1849 when he made a trip back to Oneida Co. NY. Amanda was born 1829 probably in Oneida Co. NY and died 1921 in Monroe Co. WI. The children of Jermone and Amanda are: sons:Charles Wesley born Aug 1850 maybe in Dane Co. WI, Freeborn born Jan 1852 Dane Co. WI, Elvardo born 1856 in Summit, Juneau Co. Bertram Jermone born Dec 1865 Summit, Juneau Co and a daughter Mary Malinda born 1861 in Juneau Co and died 1873 in Summit. I have located some of the information that I do have on this POTTER family from Ancestry.com. I would appreciate any help you could be to me on this family history and thank you so much
Pat Skinner McCord

ADLER, John - Bio 1880

jackieh — 10 Mar 2008 3:14:54 GMT

David Adler, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Columbus; was born in Northampton, England, parish of Brington, April 18, 1823; his father, John Adler, emigrated to America in1846, and settled in Columbus, Wis.; lived there till 1856, then went to Mauston, and died in 1866, at the age of 72; he was born in Brinklo parish, Warwickshire, England, and his father died before he was born; when he was 2 years old, his mother died also; he was then taken by an uncle, David Adler, with whom he lived till he was 21 years old; he then worked seven years at Welden Barracks, in the Government service, then worked in a lumber-yard for Lord Spencer thirty-six years and then came to America. David was married Feb. 2, 1846, to Rebecca King, who was born Feb. 14, 1827, in the same parish as her husband; she was a daughter of Charles King, a farmer. Mr. Adler lived on a farm on Sec. 22, town of Columbus, till July, 1850, then went back to England to visit the Worlds Fair at London; remained in England till the winter of 1853, then returned to America, arriving in Columbus in February; he then bought land on Sec. 16, Columbus, and lived there till 1856, then went to Mauston, Wis.; and stayed till 1865; then returned to Columbus, and, in the spring of 1866, went on a farm on Sec. 8; in 1867, he removed to his present location, where he has 80 acres of land, worth $4,000’ they have four children living – Mary and Rebecca (twins), born Feb. 27, 1853, in Chicago, when on their way home from England; Charles, born in Mauston, Jan. 2, 1860; and George, born in Columbus, Aug. 10. 1861; they have lost one daughter, Eliza, who died May 16, 1854, I Columbus; she was born Jan. 5, 1847. Mr. Adler has been Supervisor three terms; he is a Democrat. They were both members of the Episcopal Church in England, but have never joined in America. (History of Dane County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880)

CURTIS, Elizabeth - d: 1882

jackieh — 10 Mar 2008 3:02:16 GMT

At her late home in the town of Lisobn, this county, July 11, 1882, Elizabeth Anne, the beloved wife of Joseph Curtis, aged 60 years, 11 months. The deceased was born at Yorkshire, England, came to America in 1852, and for a short time lived with her father's family at Elk Grove, Illinois. She was married to Joseph Curtis in July 1854, and with her husband and family came to Lisbon in 1865, at which place she resided until her death. She leaves a husband and one son, grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. She was a woman of rare accomplishments, a zealous and devoted Christian, an affectionate wife and mother and a thorough and practical housekeeper. The solemn and imposing funeral services were held in the Catholic Church and were largely attended by mourners and friends composed of all classes and sects of our community, and the procession to the grave was the largest witnessed in this place for many years. (The New Lisbon Times, 21 Feb 1935 - Old News 13 Jul 1882)
Contributed by Phil Dibbs

CHAMPNEY, Thomas Dibb - d: 1870

jackieh — 10 Mar 2008 2:55:11 GMT

Died at the residence of his parents in Lisbon on the 25th Thomas Dibb Champney, aged 23 years, 16 days. The deceased was a fine young man of noble qualities and splendid attainments respected by his acquaintances, beloved by relatives and friends and dearly was beloved by his parents. (New Lisbon Times 14 Jan 1932 - Old News, 29 Dec 1870)
Contributed by Phil Dibbs

VAN HOOSEN & OLSON - m: 1928

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 4:27:32 GMT

A pretty wedding was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the Trinity Moravian parsonage at 2: o'clock when Miss Gladys Van Hoosen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Van Hoosen of Elroy, Wis., became the bride of Paul Olson jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olson, also of Elroy, Wis.
The double ring ceremony was read by the Rev. John R. Hoosman, pastor of the church.
The bridal couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stensberg of this city who had been married only the half hour previous as principles in a double wedding. Mrs. John R. Hoesman played Lohengrin's Wedding March.
The bride was prettily dressed in a gown of coral-pink georgette crepe, and carried an arm bouquet of tea roses and baby breath tied with white lace ribbon.
Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Stensberg on Eighteenth avenue north, relatives of the groom, where a wedding supper was served to forty guests. The house decoations were pink and white.
Mr. Olson is employed at the Port Edwards mill.
After a few days the young couple will be at home to their friends on Tenth street north.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Thursday, 28 Jun 1928

WILLARD, Fred F. - Bio 1903

jackieh — 9 Mar 2008 3:26:30 GMT

Fred F. Willard, assessor of Skagit county, Washington, and residing at Mt. Vernon, that state, was born March 7, 1860, in Essex county, New York, and is a son of Sidney S. Willard, born in Troy, New York. He came of a good old American family of English descent, and died in 1900. His wife bore the maiden name of Roxy E. Westcott, and she also was born in Essex county, New York. Her grandfather was a soldier in the Continental army, and her father served in the war of 1812. The family descended from English and Scotch ancestry. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Willard were as follows: Augustus, a hotel man and wheat speculator of Necedah, Wisconsin; Elizabeth resides at New Lisbon, Wisconsin; and Fred F.
Fred F. Willard was educated in the public schools of Wisconsin, after which he attended high school, from which he was graduated in 1879, and in the following spring he went into northern Nebraska and engaged in the cattle business for two years. From there he went to Minnesota, and embarked in the lumber business, remaining from eighteen months to two years. His next location was in South Dakota, where he was interested in lumber for two years, and for three years operated a general mercantile business. In the spring of 1890 he went to Stanwood, Snohomish county, Washington, and took up a timber claim. Remaining there for two years, he then went to Skagit county, and worked in lumber and shingle mills at Sedro until the fall of 1898, when he was elected both town clerk and school clerk of the district, and he held those offices until he was elected assessor of Skagit county, in the fall of 1902, on the Republican ticket. While in Sedro, now Sedro Woolley, he was police magistrate during the years 1901 and 1902, in connection with his clerkships. He was also field assessor for the Sedro Woolley district during 1899, and was census enumerator for that district in 1900.
On August 3, 1895, he was married to Rose Lederle at Sedro Woolley. She is a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Joseph Lederle, who was born in Germany. One son, Jesse, was born November 17, 1896, and a daughter, Rose, was born July 25, 1898. Mr. Willard is a member of the order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen, and Eagles. Politically he is a Republican, and has always taken an active part in public affairs. He has represented the party in nearly all county conventions since he has been in Skagit county.
(A history of the Puget Sound country : its resources, its commerce and its people : with some reference to discoveries and explorations in North America from the time of Christopher Columbus down to that of George Vancouver in 1792, when the beauty, richness and vast commercial advantages of this region were first made known to the world . New York: Lewis Pub. Co., 1903)

CANNON, Edward James - Bio 1912

jackieh — 9 Mar 2008 3:14:44 GMT

Well versed in all departments of the law and especially proficient in corporation law, Edward James Cannon by the consensus of public opinion is placed in a foremost position among the distinguished attorneys of Spokane and at the same time is active in control of important invested interests. He was born on a farm near Warnerville, Juneau county, Wisconsin, February 21, 1866, a son of James and Eliza (Noonan) Cannon, both of whom were of Irish linage. The maternal grandparents were both natives of Ireland and Michael Noonan, the grandfather of Eliza (Noonan) Cannon, was a civil engineer and overseer of public works in the south half of Ireland during the famine tames. His wife reached the remarkable old age of one hundred and nine years. James Cannon has devoted his life to farming and now makes his home in Cresco, Iowa. His family numbered eleven children, the brothers of Edward James Cannon being: Harry, who is a prominent physician and surgeon of St. Paul; John J. an attorney of Ritzville, Washington; George, who is practicing law in Minnesota; and James, who is engaged in the insurance business in Minneapolis. The daughters of the household were: Mary, the wife of M. A. Montague, who is engaged in the land business in Iowa; Lydia, the wife of P. M. Daly, in the interior department of Washington, D. C.; Marcella, the wife of Thomas Gerraghty, an attorney of Valdez, Alaska; Margaret, the wife of Frank J. O’Rourke, of Freeport, Illinois, who is assistant editor of a daily paper there; and Theresa and Katherine, at home.
When Edward J. Cannon was a lad of eight years the family removed to the Hawkeye state and following the acquirement of his more specific literary education he went to St. Paul, Minnesota, in the fall of 1887 and there entered upon the study of law in the office of Thompson & Taylor, who directed his reading until his admission to the bar on the 1st of June, 1890. He then entered upon the practice of his profession in St. Paul, where he remained until January 1, 1906, when he came to Spokane, having received the appointment of division counsel for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company for that portion of the line extending from Paradise, Montana, to the Columbia river and including all of its branches. In this capacity he still continues and at the same time is counsel for the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad from Pasco eastward. In addition he practiced in partnership with Arthur B. Lee, the firm pursuing a general practice and enjoying a high reputation for ability in the profession. Since that time changes have occurred in the firm and there are now six lawyers doing business in Spokane and Mr. Cannon is also attorney for the First National Bank of Hillyard and the National Bank of Commerce of Spokane. As division counsel of the Northern Pacific he has twelve hundred miles of road under his legal direction and is legal adviser for altogether two thousand miles of road. In addition to his other railway connections he is attorney for the Camas Prairie Railroad and the Washington, Idaho & Montana Railroad. In the field of corporation law his work has been of a very important character. He is also attorney for the Stanton Packing Company and attorney for various irrigation companies, and probably no firm in Spokane has a more extensive corporation practice. They employ their own court stenographer and their own claim agent. Outside of the district path of his profession Mr. Cannon has extended his efforts into other fields and is now president of the First National Bank of Hillyard and a director of the National Bank of Commerce of Spokane. He is also president of the New World Life Insurance Company and acts as it s counsel. He is the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land, on Half Moon prairie, which is devoted to the raising of fruit.
On October 9, 1890, at St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Cannon was married to Miss Helen L. Appleton, a daughter of James B. and Louise (Walker) Appleton, of Osage, Iowa. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Louise Marie, Helen Eliza and Marcella. At 416 East Rockwood boulevard is situated the family home, over which Mrs. Cannon graciously presides and where she dispenses cordial hospitality to the numerous friends of the family who are wont to gather there for many a pleasant hour.
Mr. Cannon is well known in social connections as a member of the Spokane, Spokane Country and Inland Clubs, and is a life member of the Spokane Athletic Club. He likewise belongs to Spokane Lodge, No. 228, B.P.O.E., and the Knights of Columbus, in which he has held all the chairs. He is also connected with the Chamber of Commerce and his cooperation is given to every movement instituted by that organization for the benefit and up building of the city. His entire life has been characterized by continuous advancement. Every step in his career has been a forward one and the thoroughness with which he has mastered every task and performed every duty constitutes the secret of his success. In the law he has never failed to give careful preparation and a keen analytical mind enables him to readily determine the salient points in a case and apply legal principle and precedent correctly. In the filed of business, too, his sound judgment has manifested itself in judicious investment and the wise control of his interests. (Spokane and The Spokane Country, Pictorial and Biographical, Volume I, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1912)

WILCOX, Franklin M. - d: 1930

jackieh — 9 Mar 2008 2:50:43 GMT

Last Charter Member Mauston Lodge Dies
Mauston, Wis. - The last surviving charger member of the Mauston Masonic lodge, Franklin M. Wilcox, 89, died at his work here late Tuesday. He had been a member for 65 years. (Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wed., 23 Apr 1930)

STEEN, Peter - Bio 1911

jackieh — 9 Mar 2008 2:47:39 GMT

Peter C. Steen (1870) comes from a well known Rock county family who have been prominently identified with its material growth and development for more than forty years. Our subject is the son of Ole P. and Betsey (Berge) Steen. The latter was born in Norway on November 23, 1843, and came to the United States when seven years of age. The venerable couple were the parents of six children, Peter C., Hilda . (Mrs. Peter Boyson), Josephine C. (Mrs. Andrew Sanderson), Charles O., George A., and Oscar B.
The father, Ole P. Steen, was one of the county’s early day pioneers. He was a native of Norway, born January 14, 1832. While in the old country he became a master of the blacksmith trade. In the spring of 1854 he started for America, making the journey in a sailing vessel which consumed three months’ time. Arriving in the new world, he located at Waupun, Wisconsin, where for two years he lived and worked at his trade. Then after a year’s residence in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, he moved to Juneau county, in the same state, where he was engaged in plying his craft when the civil war broke out.
At the call for volunteers, Ole P. Steen was one of the first to print to the defense of his adopted country. He enlisted in company D, Fourth Wisconsin volunteer infantry, and served during the war. The last two years he was transferred to a company of cavalry. After four and one-half years of honorable service, most of the time on southern battlefields, he was discharged on October 15, 1865. Among the engagements in which Mr. Steen was an active participant were the battle of New Orleans, April 25, 1862; the engagement at Grand Gulf on Mary 26, of the same year; at Baton Rouge, August 5, 1862; Camp Bislan, April 12 and 13, 1863; Port Hudson, May 27, 1863; and Clinton, Louisiana, June 3, 1863.
After the laying down of arms, Mr. Steen located in Adams county, Wisconsin, and with two other gentlemen erected a grist mill, but at the close of a year he sold out his share in the enterprise and returned to his old home I Juneau county and worked as a smith until June, 1870, the date of his arrival I Rock county. In July of that year he filed a homestead claim to the northeast quarter of section 22, Clinton township, which was his home to the time of his death, which occurred February 3, 1903. The town of Steen was named in honor of him and his brother, John P. Steen. Mr. Steen’s marriage to Betsey Berge took place in Adams county, Wisconsin, on May 10, 1864. While in Wisconsin he held the office of postmaster at Arkdale, Adams county, for some time. HE was a loyal and energetic citizen of his precinct and was elected to many local offices of trust during his long residence in Clinton township. He was an active member of the G.A.R.
It was in Juneau county, Wisconsin, on the sixteenth of August, 1867, that Peter C. Steen of this biography was born. When only a child of three years he accompanied his parents in their removal to Rock county and settled with them on the old homestead, which continued to be his home until 1908. As a boy he attended the district schools and assisted with the work at home. For the past fifteen years he has been the owner and operator of his present farm on section 28, but it was not until 1908, the year of his marriage, that he built on the place and commenced to make it his abode. Prior to that he lived on the home farm. He is the owner of an up-to-date threshing outfit and has been engaged in that business for twenty years.
At Sioux Falls, on January 2, 1908, Mr. Steen was married to Trina L. Larson, the daughter of Lars Larson and Trina Louisa Hanson, both of whom are living in Norway. Mrs. Steen was born in that country August 13, 1876, and came to America in 1906. Two children have blessed this union, Otis L. M., born November 27, 1908, and B. Louisa, born April 22, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Steen are members of the United Lutheran church. For four years our subject served as constable of Clinton township. He was instrumental in organizing the farmers’ telephone line and has served as president and manager of the company since its inception. (An Illustrated History of the counties of Rock and Pipestone, Minnesota, 1911)

GRUBB, George S. - d: 1928

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 9:00:49 GMT

George S. Grubb, a former resident of Mauston, and now located in Janesville died at his home in Janesville, October 31. He was president of the Juneau county state bank of this city for many years when he was forced to resign on account of ill health. Mr. Grubb leaves to mourn his wife, two sons, Paul Grubb of Janesville, and Kenneth Grubb of Milwaukee, and one daugher, Mrs. W. Merritt of Tulsa, Oklahoma, besides four grandchildren. Services were held at the home.

Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Thursday, 15 Nov 1928

LEROY, Henry A. - Bio 1916

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 8:26:33 GMT

Henry A. LeRoy, founder of the Alexandria Hardware and Lumber Company at Alexandria, vice-president of the Farmers National Bank of that city, one of the organizers of the National Drainage Company, a large landowner in Douglas county and in other ways actively identified with the business interests of this section of the state, is a native of the neighboring state of Wisconsin, but has been a resident of Alexandria since 1887 and has consequently been a witness to and a participant in the substantial development that has marked the growth of that city during the past thirty years. He was born at Mauston, in Juneau county, Wisconsin, November 6, 1862, son of James and Adelia (Phillips) LeRoy, the former a native of the state of New York, born in Oneida county on July 4, 1822, and th latter, of Michigan, born in Oakland county on November 19, 1839.
James LeRoy received but limited school advantages in the days of his youth, but was a natural student and as a young man, by close application and diligent self-study, fitted himself for the practice of the law. He was admitted to the bar and engaged in the practice of his profession at Cleveland, Ohio; later removing to Rockford, Illinois, and thence, after some time, to Sparta, Wisconsin. His last days were spent at Tomah, in the latter state, his death occurring there on January 5, 1877. His widow survived him for more than twenty eyars, her last days being spent in Alexandria, where she died on January 5, 1899. James LeRoy was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in the faith of which church their children were reared. There were five of these children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the first born, the others being Edith, Addie, Cora and Florence.
Henry A. LeRoy received his schooling in the schools of Mauston.

History of Douglas and Grant Counties, Minnesota, 1916

LAKE, William H. - Bio 1881

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 7:57:51 GMT

William H. Lake (1881), sheriff of Pipestone county, ahs been a resident and prominent citizen of the county for the past thirty years. He is one in a family of nine living children, the names of the others being Edwin, Linninn, Bert, Charles, Nellie, Olive, George and Minnie, who were born to William and Olive Lake, both natives of Vermont. They moved west to Juneau county, Wisconsin, in the early fifties, and there both are now buried.
It was in that Wisconsin county on October 8, 1858, that William H. Lake of this biography was born. He was educated in the district school and grew to manhood on the farm of his father, ten miles from the town of Necedah. On leaving home he journeyed direct to Pipestone county, arriving in the then new country in which his fortune was to be cast on July 6, 1881. He secured employment at farm labor, later managed the farm of Dr. Taylor, and then until 1888 was a farmer on his own account. In the year mentioned Mr. Lake located in the town of Jasper, then in the building, and was there engaged in the dray and transfer business for thirteen years. He then associated himself with W. W. Stearns in the general mercantile business, from which he was called, as a result of the election in the fall of 1906, to assume the duties which he has since faithfully performed as upholder of the dignity of the law in the county.
Mr. Lake was married in Pipestone county on June 8, 1884, to Etta Lobdell, who died in May, 1898. One son, Arthur, now a barber at Marshall, Minnesota, was born to this union on February 12, 1886. A second time, on October 8, 1907, Sheriff Lake was joined in marriage to Ethel Gilmore, the daughter of William B. and Mary Gilmore, early day settlers of the county. Mrs. Lake is a native of Iowa.
For two terms during his residence in Jasper Mr. Lake served as president of the village council. Fraternally he is affiliated with both the Blue Lodges and Chapter of the Masonic order, the Modern Woodmen, Workmen and Yeomen.

An Illustrated History of the Counties of Rock and Pipestone, Minnesota, 1911

SMITH, Perley - Bio 1911

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 7:41:56 GMT

Perley H. Smith (1878) has lived on the farm he now owns and conducts, the southwest quarter of section 28, Sweet township, since he was eleven years of age. The land was homesteaded in the spring of 1878 by his father, Ichabod Smith, who resided on the farm until called by death, January 1, 1908, at the age of seventy-three years. Ichabod Smith was a native of North Anson, Maine. He married Margaret A. Waddell, who was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. They were early settlers of Wisconsin, and later they were numbered among the pioneers of Pipestone county. Mrs. Smith died June 27, 1905. Perley H. has one brother, Daniel E., and a sister, Mary E. Telford.
Juneau county, Wisconsin, is the birthplace, and July 28, 1867, the date of the birth of Perley H. Smith. With his parents he moved to Pipestone county in 1878 and located on the Sweet township homestead. He attended the old school, which was located on the homestead, and for two years was a student in the public school of Luverne. In 1904 Mr. Smith went to Hinckley, Minnesota, and near that place farmed for three years then he returned to take possession of his present finely improved farm. Mr. Smith is one of the township supervisors and is clerk of school district No. 35. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen lodges.
At Beaver Creek, Rock county, on October 9, 1889, our subject was married to Flora L. Hulett, a native of New York state. To these parents was born a son, Earl, on December 7, 1896.

An Illustrated History of the Counties of Rock and Pipestone, Minnesota, 1911

CASEY, John N. - Bio 1922

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 7:29:05 GMT

As vice president of the Powers Furniture Company, John N. Casey is a prominent figure in industrial circles of Portland where he has resided since 1879, or for a period of thirty-two years. He is numbered among the wide-awake and aggressive business men of the city and actuated at all times by a progressive spirit and unfaltering determination he has contributed in large measure to the successful management of the undertaking, which is one of the leading furniture establishments of the city.
Mr. Casey is a native of Wisconsin. He was born at Necedah, August 16, 1865, a son of Patrick and Margaret (Clancy) Casey, both natives of Ireland, and married in Baltimore, Maryland. As a boy the father emigrated to American and in 1862 he made his way to Wisconsin where he became connected with the lumber industry. There he resided until 1879, when he removed to the Pacific northwest, the family home being established in Portland. To Mr. and Mrs. Casey were born eleven children, namely: Harriet, Ellen, Margaret, Catharine, John N., William H., Edward P. and Fred S., all living, and Louise, Fannie and an infant child, who have passed away.
John N. Casey, the fifth in order of birth, obtained a high school education, after which he pursued a course in Armstrong’s College of Portland. He fist became identified with the Powers Furniture Company in 1888 and for five years continued in their employ, after which he was connected with the Gadsby Furniture Company for a period of eleven years. At the end of that time he returned to the Powers Furniture Company, with which he has since continued, his faithful, conscientious service and excellent business ability winning him merited promotion until 1906 he was made vice president and manager, in which capacities he has since served. He possesses a thorough understanding of the principles of merchandising, executive ability of a high order and a keen insight into business conditions. He keeps in close touch with what is being done in all the departments and has succeeded in maintaining a high degree of efficiency in the operation of the business, which is on of the oldest and most reliable industrial enterprises in the city.
In 1891 Mr. Casey was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Sharkey, a representative of one of the old families of Portland, and they have become the parents of five children: Margaret, at home; William Allen, who in April, 1918, enlisted for service in the World war and died at Fort Monroe on the 18th of October of the same year, a victim of the influenza; John F., who died in infancy; Edward T., a student at Columbia University of New York city; and Charles, who is attending grammar school.
Mr. Casey is identified with the Rotary Club and the Woodmen of the World and in religious faith he is a Catholic. He is a prominent and active member of the Knights of Columbus of which he is a past grand knight and is now serving as chairman of the building committee. He resides in an attractive home at No. 537 East Twenty-first, North, which he erected in1911 and the family is prominent in social circles of the city. He is a public-spirited and progressive citizen who has justly won a place among the leading merchants and business men of Portland and he is bending every effort and energy toward the legitimate advancement of his house.

History of Oregon, Pioneer Historical Publishing Co., 1922

CASE, Squire S. - Bio 1880

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 7:12:08 GMT

Squire S. Case was born at Hillsdale, Columbia county, New York, September 27, 1802. In childhood, his parents removed to Chautauqua county, then on the western borders of civilization. In the settlement of a new country, hard work and frugality were essential. The father at once engaged in farming and lumbering, and the boy was active in aiding in the work, and here laid the foundation of the habits of industry that remained with him through life, and were of essential service to him. At the age of twenty-one our subject removed to Buffalo, and became the proprietor of the “Farmer’s Hotel” in that city, in which he continued for eleven years. He then became a contractor for the construction of public works, and was successful for many years; but finally lost most of his property in 1842, by the suspension of work on the Erie Canal, in which he was largely interested. During his residence in Buffalo, Mr. Case served many years as a member of the common council of that city. He also represented Erie county in the legislatures of 1837 and 1842. He served in the patriot war, under Gen. Scott, as a colonel of the 208th regiment of the New York militia.
Like most persons of that day who had met with reverses in the loss of property, in 1842, Mr. Case took up his line of march for the then great west, and located on a farm in Waukesha county, in Wisconsin territory, in what is now the town of Merton. While a resident of this place, in 1847, he was elected as one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention that assembled in Madison on the 15th of December of that year. In this body, Mr. Case was a careful, painstaking member; was a constant observer of events, and sound in his judgment on matters that came before that body. He was not a speech-maker, but an excellent worker on committees. He was highly respected by his fellow members.
In 1861, Mr. Case left his farm and settled in Waukesha village, where he established himself in the construction of railway cars, building the first ones used on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien railroad, at present a portion of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Company. He was active in obtaining the right of way on the La Crosse road, and, in 1857, took up his residence in Portage as station agent on that road. He remained in active business in Portage till 1868, when he removed to Mauston, and being in advanced years, and his health being poor, he has since refrained from active business or politics. He lived a respected citizen, and a sincere and zealous member of the Episcopal Church. He was a man of sterling worth.
Mr. Case died at Mauston, March 30, 1878. In the seventy-seventh year of his age.

Memorial Record of the Fathers of Wisconsin containing Sketches of the Lives and Career of the Members of the Constitutional Conventions of 1846 and 1847-8. With a History of Early Settlement in Wisconsin. Prepared by H. A. Tenney and David Atwood. Madison Wis, Published by David Atwood 1880

NEVE, Horace - Bio

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 6:59:46 GMT

HORACE NEVE – Over on the west side of the West Table which , by the way, is the most productive and largest of all of the celebrated tables in Custer county, there is no more widely known name than that of Neve, and it is to this remarkable family that Horace Neve belongs.
Horace Neve was born June 27, 1868, in Juneau county, Wisconsin. His father, Samuel Neve, was a native of England, and his mother, Roxie (Acres) Neve, was a native of Pennsylvania. His father was twice married and became the father of a very remarkable family of children. By his first union there were seven children, of whom Horace was the fourth born, the others being William J., Emily, Frank, Louis, Maye, and Belle E. Fine. The father’s second marriage was to Lucinda Drew, of Wisconsin, and of this second union thirteen children were born – Frederick E., Viola Soltz, Lottie Fox, George, Mathias, Jennie Doxy, Annie Zerlein, Henry, John, Roy, a son who died in infancy, William, and Richard. Sixteen of the children are still living.
Samuel Neve came to the United States I n1854 and made his home at Lyndon, Wisconsin, where he farmed during the summer, and during the fall and winter worked as a “limber jack” in the pineries, as the pine forests were then called. This he continued for many years, and later, in connection with his farming, he operated a threshing machine during the fall seasons of the year. Young Horace remembers that he purchased his first suit of clothes by selling newspapers and magazines. He worked on the home farm in the summer time and sent to school in the winter. After he was old enough he assisted his father in running the threshing machine. Samuel Neve came to Custer county in 1882 and settled on the West Table, where he continued to reside until his death, July 29, 1913, and where his children grew to manhood and womanhood. For seven years Samuel Neve was road overseer of the Cliff road district and for five years he served as school director. He enjoyed a splendid reputation and was always responsive to every call of duty.
Young Horace stayed in the home domicile until he was twenty-three years of age, and he then bought a half-section of land, adjoining his father’s home place, and began farming for himself. He never married but lived with his parents most of the time until about ten years ago. He recently sold his farm for sixty-five dollars an acre and has just bought 420 acres three miles southeast of Berwyn. Mr. Neve has made four trips to Canada and in addition to this he has traveled extensively throughout the middle section of this county, partly on account of his health and partly to look for a location where conditions might be more favorable than here, but after his travels he returned to Custer county, and bought the land upon which he expects to make his home during the rest of his life. The greater portion of his accumulation was made by raising hogs of the Berkshire and Poland China varieties. In this phase of farm enterprise he was counted exceptionally successful.
History of Custer County, Nebraska, pp 1054, 1056

SHARP, George - d: 1963

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 5:02:12 GMT

Funeral services for George W. Sharp, 81 were held Saturday afternoon Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church with the Rev. Orlan Mitchell officiating. Burial was at the Clarion Evergreen cemetery with the Eyler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
George William Sharp, son of Almira and John R. Sharp was born March 1, 1881, at Mauston, Wisconsin. In 1900, he was united in marriage to Maud Mattison. He engaged in farming near Plover, Iowa, in Minnesota, and then in Canada. He worked for a time in Laurens, before moving to Eagle Grove, where he was a fireman for the Northwestern Railroad. In 1912, he moved his family to Clarion, where he was employed by the Chicago Great Western Railroad until his retirement in 1946.
He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother. Surviving him are one brother, Dell Sharp of Prineville, Oregon, a half-brother, Charles Sharp of Harrisburg, South Dakota and a half-sister Dolly Utesch of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Also surviving are ten children Mrs. Lyle Jones (Mabel), Kansas City, Missouri, Mrs. Maynard Patton (Esther), Swaledale, Ed, Earl, Walter, Ernest, Willard, and Don of Clarion, Ralph of Des Moines and Wayne of St. Louis, Missouri, 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Sharp was a member of the First Congregational Church of Clarion and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
He passed away December 26, 1962 at Humboldt, Iowa.
Wright County Monitor, Clarion, IA), 10 Jan 1963

BOYNTON, Samuel - d: 1900

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 4:51:00 GMT

Samuel Boynton who had lived at Vesper for 40 years past, died on Friday afternoon from spinal meningtis. He leaves a wife and one son. The remains were taken to New Lisbon, his former home and interred. The following from the New Lisbon Times tells of his past life:
Samuel Boynton was born in Petersboro, N. H., seventy-four years ago. He graduated from the Petersboro Academy while in his teens. Since then his experiences have been diversified He first worked as a machinist afterwards shipping as a sailor before the mast on a whale ship at New Bedford, Mass., which occupation extended through seventeen years of his long and useful life. He circled the globe three times during his seafaring career. Fifty-five years ago he was sent to a hospital at Manila, P.I., where he remained six weeks. At that time said city claimed to have the stongest fortifications in the world. He was a thinker and phlosopher, and no thoughtful man ever conversed with him without feeling that he had learned something new. As an entertainer he was loved and appreciated by his neighbors. Mr. Boynton was one of the "forty-niners" who rushed to the newly discovered gold fields of California. In 1860s he came to New Lisbon. In 1874 he married Miss Margaret Townsend of this city. With his bride he then went to what is now known as Vesper, Wood county, where he lived happily until called to eternal rest. Surrounded by his wife, son, Jason and brother Elias, also a few immediate friends of the family he peacefully breathed his last. There were no religious services at the home owing to the absence of a preacher in their vicinity. Arrangements were made to bring the body to New Lisbon for burial. Before conveying them to the train the entire community gathered at the home and listened to a beautiful and impressive vocal duet by Miss Betha Rozelle and her brother Archie, entitled "They Will Be Done" the words of which were very pathetically rendered. Joseph White the conductor, left nothing undone and the vast funeral cortege moved to the St. Paul depot through a chilly December day. Upon arriving at New Lisbon the casket containing the remains were placed in the hearse and followed by relatives and friends in carriages, conveyed to our beautiful cemetery and there lowered to their last resting place in the same lot where his father, mother and brother were sleeping. At this stage Rev. Hocking of the First Methodist church rendered a beautiful burial service, offered an impressive prayer and benediction, and all that was mortal of one departed friend was at rest. Deceased was a brother of Messrs. Elias and Fred Boynton and Mrs. J. H. Crandale of this city, and N. Boynton of Atlanta, Georgia.
The Grand Rapids Tribune, Saturday, 15 Dec 1900

JOHNSON, Mrs. Anna - d: 1929

jackieh — 8 Mar 2008 4:17:31 GMT

Miss Anna Carlson, 73, died at her home here on March 13 from chronic bronchitis. She was born January 6, 1856 in Bass, Norway. She came to America in 1886 and became a resident of Necedah. On February 19, 1888 she was married to Nels Johnson at Arkdale, and has lived in this locality ever since. Five of the nine children survive her: Mrs. Herbert Thrasher, Adams; Mrs. Arthur Nelson of North Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. Alex Stormoen, Mrs. John Stormoen and Mrs. Iverina Thomm, all of Dellwood. Mrs. Johnson had not been in the best of health for many years, and for the past eight weeks had been very ill.
Eleven hours after the death of Mrs. Johnson, her granddaughter, Laura Rachel Stormoen died of pneumonia. She was the duaghter of Mr.and Mrs. John Stormoen; born September 10, 1927 and died Thursday morning, March 14, 1829. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and four sisters. A double funeral was held from the Methodist church, Rev. Saetveit of Arkdale officiating and the Lutheran choir of Arkdale furnishing the music. The relatives in attendance were Ole Stormoen, Clara and Sylvia Stormoen, Mr. and Mrs. John Stormoen, Norwald, Joseph, Ragna, Alice, Ida and Olga Stormoen, Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Chaffee, of Stevens Point, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Speas, of Necedah, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thrasher of Adams, Nels Johnson and Mrs. Irverene Thomm and son of Dellwood.
Two brothers of Mrs. Nels Johnson were unable to be present. They were B. Carlson of the town of Monroe and Ole Benson of Pangina, Saskatchwean, Canada. Interment was in the cemetery north of Dellwood. We extend our depest sympathy.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Thursday, 21 Mar 1929

WILDNER, Jacob Adam - d: 1901

jackieh — 13 Jan 2008 4:48:35 GMT

Jacob Adam Wildner was born at Loffenau, province of Wurtemberg, Germany, on May 1, 1833, and died in this city on Nov. 2, 1901. He came to America on May 1, 1851 and settled at Herkimer, N.Y., where in 1857 he was married to Miss Christina Myer, who with one son, Fred J. Wildner of West Superior, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and affectionate father. He came to New Lisbon in 1861 and resided here continuously until death. Since his arrival here he has been engaged in the boot and shoe trade, and in early days he carried on quite a large business. He was for many years an extensive cranberry grower and shipper. He was oftimes elected to positions of honor and trust by our citizens. He was a member of Juneau Lodge No. 103, F. & A.M. and the Untied Workmen order. His funeral occurred form the home on Monday afternoon, Rev. A. J. Arn of the congregational church delivering a brief sermon at the house after which the brethren of Juneau Lodge carried out the beautiful Masonic service, Bro. John Price Jr. of Mauston delivering the funeral oration. The procession was in charge of Dr. R. W. Hoyt. The pall bearers were brethren Chas. Smith, E. O. Courts, H. B. Barlow, F. E. Hurd, Will Gray and C. A. Leicht. The interment took place at the New Lisbon cemetery. MR. Wildner was a man of broad intelligence and was well posted on all the leading events of the day. In politics he was always a republican and until the past few years when failing health overtook him he was an earnest and active party worker. He had many friend who grieve with the family over his demise. He is survived by two brothers, Chas. G. Wildner of Devil’s Lake, N.D., Fred Wildner of Little Fall, N. Y., and two sisters Mrs. Rosa Richardon of Dexter, Mich., and Mrs. Bott, a resident of Germany. His nephew John B. Leicht of Bells Plaine, Ia., was unable to attend the obsequies on account of illness. His nephew Charles Getman and niece Mrs. C. E. Owen were in attendance. To the widow, son and sorrowing relatives we tender sincere sympathy. (New Lisbon Times, 6 Nov 1901)

John Blass

jackieh — 22 Jun 2001 3:02:49 GMT

Juneau Co. Chronicle, Mauston - April 4, 1907
At his home in this city, March 28, 1907, John BLASS died.
Mr. Blass was born in New York City, Oct. 21, 1841. At the age of 10 years he came with his parents to Chicago which they left after a short residence and moved to Portage, this state. In 1865, Oct. 31, he was united in marriage at New Lisbon to Miss Ellen SLEIGHBAUGH and the same year entered into the bakery and confectionery business in this city. Here the children Emma, Fred and Henry were born. About 1875 he moved from Mauston and until l1896 resided in the cities of Madison, Baraboo and Evansville, when he returned to Masuton, again took up the bakery business which he followed until failing healthy, about 2 years ago compelled his retirement and his son Carl assumed the management.
He is survived by 4 children, Mrs. Etta McDONALD of Baraboo; Henry of Idaho; Fred D. and Carl J. of this city. His brothers and sisters are Deabold of Portage; Mesdames Caroline BACH and Snyder of Madison; Lizzy LEWERANCE of Tomahawk; Louise KOENIG and Etta PAULUS of this city and Lena TESSMAN of Endeavor. One daughter, Emma and 1 sister Mrs. Sarah HAUSMAN preceded him in death. **

Novak/Nowak Farm in Necedah, WI

JerPegNovak — 18 Feb 2008 6:12:03 GMT

I am researching Peter Novak/Nowak, who lived in Chicago, Ill, that he also had a farm in Necedah. Can anyone help me with us?? He died in 1951 in Chicago.
Thanks,

Elias Kingsley Patience Broadway

SNemanic — 7 Sep 2002 3:18:34 GMT

I am looking for information on Elias Kingsley and Patience Broadway or Bradway. Elias Kingsley born 16 May 1804 in New York. Patience Broadway born Sep 1808 in New York. Came to the Wisconsin area about 1850 to Racine County, then to Lemonweir, Adams county 1855, then to Summit, Juneau in 1860.Possibly born in Jefferson County, New York. His children married into a Clement line, I am also working on who came from Montgomey County, New York and later Jefferson County, New York. I would appreciate any information that you may have on Elias and Patience.
email SNemanic@AOL.com. Thank you.
Sharon