Portage - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Ostrowski, Dudzik, Hoffman, Modrzewski, Mroczinski, Straszewski, Netzler

ostro41 — 7 Jun 2008 5:58:56 GMT

I am looking for any information on family members with the following surnames in Portage County: Ostrowski, Dudzik, Hoffman, Modrzewski, Mroczinski, Straszewski and Netzler. My ancestors are: Anton Ostrowski, John Dudzik, John Modrzewski, Anton Mroczinski, Frank (Stanislaw) Hoffman, George Straszewski, Valeria (Netzler) Dudzik, and Peter Netzler.

FEREK (Charley)

szyduck169 — 6 Oct 2008 6:14:44 GMT

Ferek, Charley SPWJ 28 June 1884

Looking for names of family members

Thanks
Kristin

PRZYBYLSKI (Jacob) m KALINOSWKI (Frances)

Christine — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Jacob PRZYBYLSKI wed Frances KALINOWSKI in 1885 in Stevens Point. Had five children and moved to OR in 1900. Name changed to PREBLE. Branch of family moved to Washington. Others lived in MN and ND. Seek relatives.

Divinity School

leslielacount — 5 Sep 2007 7:42:56 GMT

Does anyone know about a divinity school that may have been in Portage County around 1860. I am trying to follow someone I found on the 1860 census who listed himself as a divinity student. Any leads appreciated
Leslie

TRZEBIATOWSKI (Leo F.)

susan zelinski — 7 Oct 2008 3:40:00 GMT

I now have 3 TRZEBIATOWSKI's in the family. I do not have any information on Minnie, which I would like.

Also, if anyone wants any information on their families, let me know.

Victoria TRZEBIATOWSKI (Mrs August Kranski) : 19 Dec 1883 to May 6, 1954 Daughter of Thomas & Josephina

Leo F. TRZEBIATOWSKI (Sept 9, 1919 Polonia ) Married Eleanor T. ZELINSKI OSTROWSKI on 6-20-1998

Minni Trzebiatowski (Mrs Peter T ZIELINSKI Dec 5, 1887 to Mar 9, 1957) married 8 May 1921

Susan

Daniel H. McGREER, d. Nov. 14, 1869

JoanBenner — 18 Apr 2003 11:58:42 GMT

From the Wisconsin Pinery [Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI], Friday Dec. 3, 1869, Page 1 Column 2

Died, November 14, at the residence of his father, in the Town of Sharon, Daniel H. McGREER, son of Hugh and Hannah McGREER, age 22 years.

Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com>
Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.goldenrulegen.com
Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

Tighe - Co. Mayo

dbf21 — 4 Oct 2008 4:38:05 GMT

I am looking for information/possible relatives from my great-grandmother Margaret Tighe, who was born in Co. Mayo ( i do not know which town) in about 1852. She was married to Thomas Bresnan in 1873 in chicago. He was a police officer and died at age 35 in 1885. He had emigrated from Tralee, Co. Kerry . Looking for ano other Tighes who may have emigrated to chicago around 1860's - thanks - diane fleming

POW/MIA Korean War, Portage Co. SMITH

powmiadna — 16 Sep 2008 5:09:36 GMT

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

Soldier: ALLEN WILLARD SMITH
Born: 1926
Date of loss: Feb. 12, 1951 POW

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 Portage 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

DULAK (John Sr) 1942

dirtmary1 — 18 Feb 2002 3:29:02 GMT

Cooper siblings Hudson, Milo, Martin & Eleanora in Stevens Point

carol9cc — 10 Sep 2008 2:05:56 GMT

I have found the family in the 1850 fed. census (Burton, Cattaraugus, NY) and also in 1860 (Amity, Allegany, NY, post office Belmont).
In 1850, children are listed as Hudson (b. abt 1833), Miles (aka Milo, b. abt 1836), Martin (b. abt 1838) and Leonora (aka Eleanora, b. 1842) These four are my ancestors.
Also listed are two Winchell children (Maria & Ivantha) plus an adult male, age 27, named Aaron WOOD.
In that 1850 census, the parents are listed as William E. Winchell and Margaret Winchell. I'm assuming that the mother must have remarried, but I don't know.

In 1860, the last few family members were living in Amity - W.E. Winchell and wife Margaret along with daughters Eleanora and Cordelia. The three sons had moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin before 1860.
Eleanora married Chauncey Doty in Belmont in 1861 and they also moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin in abt. 1865. Cordelia Winchell moved to Stevens Point also and lived out her life.
I'm trying to find the maiden name and information on the mother and father of Hudson, Milo, Martin and Eleanora Cooper plus any information on why they lived with Mr. Winchell. I'm guessing that Mr. Cooper (father) died sometime before 1850 and then his wife remarried.
Any information you have would be greatly appreciated!

"A Photo Album of the Past: Pioneer Scenes and Portraits From Central Wisconsin" by Malcolm & Margaret Rosholt

alwierz32 — 7 Sep 2008 11:50:43 GMT

Would anybody have the books titled "A Photo Album of the Past: Pioneer Scenes and Portraits From Central Wisconsin" by Malcolm & Margaret Rosholt. Vol. 1, 1976 & Vol. 2, 1977?

I am trying to locate volume 2. None of the libraries in my area have this volume.

According to the surname index located on the Stevens Point Area Genealoy Society's website (http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/data-photoalbum.ht... are pictures that I am very interested in. If anyone would be able to scan them, please let me know.

Thanks,
Brian

SPAGS Website Update

luculente — 8 Sep 2008 2:07:53 GMT

Check out the SPAGS (Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society) Website:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/index.html We've added three new research items:

1) Cemetery records from Forest and Union Cemeteries: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/cemeteries.html

2) Obituaries from The Wisconsin Pinery (1853-1890) and The Plover Times (1866-1881)
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/obits.htm

3) Portage County Draft Registrations from WWI & WWII
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/draft.htm

LuAnn
webmaster

TRADER

Holden — 28 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for TRADER (sp TREDER) in Portage Co, WI.

HOLDEN

WEISKE (Charles Stanley) m EICHLER (Winifred)

MAKKuehl — 7 Sep 2008 8:11:48 GMT

QUERY - I know what happened to most of the daughters. Two of them married brothers named Weiske and I've talked to their descendants. They didn't have all the information, however.

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This will help you find the two daughters marriage and death certificates.

From WEIKE tree on-line

Paul Leo Weiske
Birth: 11 May 1896 - Montello, Marquette, Wisconsin
Death: 19 Apr 1934 - Waushara
Spouse: Hazel Virginia Eichler

Charles Stanley Weiske
Birth: 14 Nov 1900 - Montello, Wisconsin
Death: 2 Feb 1969 - Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Spouse: Winifred Eichler

St Point Area Obits - can be ordered at:
http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm
Weiske, Charles SPDJ 13 Feb 1969

1910 Census
Montello, Marquette, WI - John Weiske abt 1857 Germany Head; Amelia Weiske abt 1860 Germany Wife; Anton Weiske abt 1894 WI Son; Paul Weiske abt 1896 WI Son; George Weiske abt 1898 WI Son; Charles Weiske abt 1901 WI Son; Vincent Weiske abt 1904 WI Son

1920 Census
Milwaukee Ward 13, Milwaukee, WI - Fred J Kemnitz 37; Agnes Kemnitz 29; John Kemnitz 8; with borders: Austen Weiske abt 1894 WI White Brother-in-law; Paul L Weiske abt 1896 WI White Brother-in-law; Clarles Weiske abt 1901 WI White Brother-in-law

1930 Census
Montello, Marquette, WI - Charles Weiske abt 1901 Wi Head; Winifred Weiske abt 1899 Wife; Kermit Weiske abt 1929 Son
Montello, Marquette, WI - Paul Weiske abt 1897 WI Head; Hazel Weiske abt 1897 Wife; Joyce Weiske abt 1927 Daughter; John Weiske abt 1929 Son

Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
Charles S Weiske abt 1901 - 2 Feb 1969 Male St Point
Hazel V Weiske abt 1897 - 20 Jul 1973 Female Ripon
Winifred R Weiske abt 1899 22 Aug 1972 Female Berlin

SSDI
Charles Weiske 14 Nov 1900 - Feb 1969 Tomahawk, Lincoln, WI
Hazel Weiske 22 Oct 1896 - 15 Jul 1973 Princeton, Green Lake, WI
Winifred Weiske 9 Feb 1899 - Aug 1972 Berlin, Green Lake, Wi

Cousins of Ferguson's

MarieWilson57 — 3 Sep 2008 5:35:20 GMT

I would like to know if I have any cousins living in the Plainfield area. Am a Ferguson, my dad was Harold my grandpa was Lester and grandma was Laura. Dad died he was the only Ferguson left in his family .

EIMERMAN (George & Nora)

MAKKuehl — 2 Sep 2008 7:46:32 GMT

QUERY - Hello. Trying to help a gentleman from Montana with Portage county relatives - His grandpa's sister. She died in St Point by the name of Eimerman, Nora and her husband George. Is there a way that I can find out what cemetery they might be buried in? This way I can find a date and perhaps locate an obit on them..thanks

Obit Faye Klingbail from WI Rapids, Wood Co, WI (had son George from ST Point) posted at
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.WI .counties.wood/4411/mb.ashx

Under Cemeteries -
There is a Fred and Nell -
http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/Cemetery/cresult.asp?...

Under Obits
http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm
Eimerman, Florence Rasmussen, Waldo Mrs. SPDJ 1 June 1959
Eimerman, George SPDJ 1 Aug 1966, 4 Aug
Eimerman, George Mrs. Bulgrin, Beatrice SPJ 15 Mar 1986
Eimerman, Nora Mrs. Thorp, Nora SPDJ 13 Dec 1963
Eimermann, Fred P. SPDJ 7 May 1962, 8 May, 11 May
Eimermann, Nels B. Mrs. Verhalen, Nell SPDJ 11 July 1966, 14 July
Klingbail, Faye Eimerman PCG 13 Feb 2004 (p29)
Klingbail, Faye Eimerman SPJ 9 Feb 2004

SSDI -
Jessie Eimerman 11 Jul 1910 Sep 1977 Nekoosa, Wood, WI
Beatrice Eimerman 22 Oct 1897 Mar 1986 Stevens Point, Portage, WI
Cyril P. Eimerman 12 May 1912 21 Sep 1993 Schofield, Marathon, WI

WI Deaths
Beatrice Maria Eimerman 15 Mar 1986 Portage
Cyril Peter Eimerman 21 Sep 1993 Marathon
Dorothy K Eimerman 28 Jul 1997 Marathon
Florence B Eimerman 25 Jul 1979 Outagamie
Florence B Eimerman abt 1892 25 Jul 1979 F (Female) Kauk---
Fred P Eimerman abt 1880 6 May 1962 M (Male)
George P Eimerman abt 1893 31 Jul 1966 M (Male) St Point
George P Eimerman 7 Aug 1986 Wood
Henry P Eimerman abt 1893 2 Apr 1962 M (Male) Kauk---
Hildegard B Eimerman abt 1898 2 Jun 1960 F (Female) Milwaukee
Jessie V Eimerman abt 1910 28 Sep 1977 F (Female) Waus
Laurel A Eimerman abt 1956 15 Oct 1978 F (Female) Pids
Lucille Eimerman abt 1912 17 Jun 1978 F (Female) Milwaukee
Nora A Eimerman abt 1867 11 Dec 1963 F (Female)
Paul A Eimerman abt 1897 22 Mar 1973 M (Male) Broo
Roger L Eimerman abt 1906 24 Jun 1977 M (Male) Milwaukee
Thomas F Eimerman abt 1913 5 Feb 1973 M (Male) Sheboygan

1910 Census
Grand Rapids Ward 6, Wood, WI - Harvey Eimerman abt 1885 WI Head; Alma M Eimerman abt 1886 WI Wife; William C Eimerman abt 1907 WI Son; Isola R Eimerman abt 1908 WI Daughter

Marshfield Ward 5, Wood, WI - John Eimerman abt 1859 WI Head; Nora T Eimerman abt 1867 WI Wife; George P Eimerman abt 1894 WI Son; Paul A Eimerman abt 1897 WI Son

1920 Census
Wausau Ward 5, Marathon, WI - Goe Eimerman abt 1876 WI White Head; Margaret Eimerman abt 1880 WI White Wife; Roger Eimerman abt 1906 WI White Son; Geo Eimerman abt 1909 WI White Son; Mary Eimerman abt 1910 WI White Daughter

Eau Pleine, Portage, WI - John Eimerman abt 1861 WI White Head; Nora Eimerman abt 1868 WI White Wife

1930 Census
Wausau, Marathon, WI - George Eimerman abt 1876 WI Head; Margaret Eimerman abt 1878 Wife; Roger Eimerman abt 1907 Son

Marshfield, Wood, WI - Nora Eimerman abt 1869 WI Head

Lombard

Lilli_Haywood — 17 Jun 2008 8:42:41 GMT

Searching for the connection between Lombard and Richards families in Wisconsin. The only documentation is a 1910 census from Mesa County, Colorado which lists Frank A. Lombard, b 1888 in Wisconsin as nephew to Hattie R. Pell, (who was first married to ? Ford), b. 1860 in Wisconsin. Hattie's parents were born in England. A WWI draft card for Lombard states that his mother's maiden name was Richards.

JOHNSON (Emil) m BUDSBERG (Otelia)

Jewel (Johnson) Molthen — 12 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any info on these 2 families.

My grandfather was Emil JOHNSON. I am not sure of what his Dad's name was, could have been John P, maybe born in 1856 in Norway. His mother was Bertha JOHNSON. She died around Apr 1953 in Amherst Junction. Bertha and John?? had children named Albert, Clarence, Olga, Marie (married a Simon Solie) and Emil.

Emil had a twin brother, name I do not know, but I remember Grandma saying he was killed in his late teens by a tornado.

Emil married Otelia BUDSBERG. Her father's name was Ola Olson BUDSBERG d Apr 7 or Aug 1907. He was murdered (I think in Laporte, IN) by Bella GUNNESS.

Ola married Stina ENGLANDSBERGENS. Their children were Albert, Louis, Otelia, Julia, Oscar, Robert, Mathias. Mathias married Selma GUNDERSON and they got the family homstead. I would appreciate any info/filling in of the blanks.

Jewel JOHNSON MOLTHEN

Stevens Point WI

TimothyCShannon — 6 Aug 2008 12:18:25 GMT

My name is Timothy Shannon, my great-great Grandmother was Mandana Hale Bliss, the first school teacher in Portage County.
I am trying to put together a history of Stevens Point and surrounding areas. Any photographs of buildings, streets, etc. Also any postcards would be most appreciated.
Any other info on Mandana or my great-great Grandfather, Nathanal F. Bliss would be great.
Thanks
Tim

Parker Family Portage County

lyn2u — 22 Aug 2008 4:29:01 GMT

I am looking for information on the Parker Family who lived in Portage county in the mid 1800's to early 1900's. I would be interested in talking to anyone who may have information to share. Also, about 15 years ago or so there was a lady who was my grandfather's (owen beyer) cousin who was doing research on the parker family. Never got her name, but have her picture if you know any information on her I would love her name. Thanks

Tacina descendants

Kornel — 20 Feb 2003 7:57:06 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the family of a Pavel Tacina born in Tyra (Czech Republic) in 26.4.1885

KEDROWSKI

jwans — 13 Mar 2005 12:25:58 GMT

Taken from Stevens Point Daily Journal June 13, 1988

John J. KEDROWSKI

John J. Kedrowski, 98, 317 Division St. H., died Saturday afternoon in the emergency room at St Michael's Hospital. He was stricken at home earlier and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Services will be held at noon Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Przybylski will officiate, and burial will follow in Guardian Angel Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the Dzikoski/Pisarski Funeral Home. A general rosary will be prayed at 6:30 tonight. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to St Stanislaus Church.

Mr. Kedrowski was born June 13, 1889, in the town of Sharon, a son of th late Paul and Mary Kedrowski. His marriage to the former Ada Raschka took place March 3, 1918, at St. Stanislaus Church. The couple settled in Stevens Point and lived at the present address the past 22 years. As a young man he was employed at various saw mills in the area. He also was a blacksmith and a pioneer welder in the Stevens Point area. He owned and operated General Repair Shop located at the corner of Portage and Stanley Streets from 1924 to 1948 when he then retired.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Isabel (Ambrose) Brychell, Milwaukee, Betty (Jim) Schlice, Stevens Point, and Eleanor (Jim) Cyran, Steens Point; two sons, Lawrence (Mary) Kedrowski, Stevens Point, and Danial (Isabel) Kedrowski, Stevens Point; and 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, two brothers and six sisters.

William, Roancy (Davis) Murray

kamberus — 2 Aug 2008 4:55:27 GMT

I am doing genealogy on the William, Roancy (Davis) Murray lineage. They were my Great Great Grandparents. I am interested in any pictures (wedding or such) of Herbert Cecil, Sylvia (Taylor) Murray. They lived in the Bancroft and St. Point, WI areas. I have pictures of all of the family except Herbert, Sylvia Murray and Orin, Mary (Murray) Quimby (from the Weyauwega, Waupaca Co., WI area).
I have a good collection of text on this lineage as well.
Any help with this would be appreciated or if I may help answer any questions of others, I will try my best to do so.
Thank you for your time. Tom
My E-mail address: kamberum@yahoo.com

MOLSKI (Thomas) m (RYMWELSKA) Marianna

Ralph P. Molski — 13 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My Great Grandparents, Thomas & Marianna RYMWELSKA MOLSKI emigrated in 1861 through Quebec, Canada, the Port of Milwaukee and eventually to Portage County along with his mother Josephine, brother Francis, and other relatives TURZYNSKI, PALUBICKI, & von KLOPOTEK. All from Lesno Parish about 20 miles NNE of Chojnice, PL.

Other names I am researching prior to 1900 are RZEPINSKI, DOMASEK, WOJAK / WOYAK, GREEN, WYSOCKI, SZYMANSKI, CYCHOSZ / PICHOSG, GRZEGORZEWSKI, GOSTKOWSKI, KONOPACKI, and possibly MALEK / MALLICK

Ralph P MOLSKI

PERRON (Abraham) m Lucy

Lucy PERRON — 25 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for proof of naturalization or immigration records for Abraham PERRON. He came from Canada some time around 1860-70. His wife's first name was Lucy. They settled in Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI.

According to Lucy's obituary she remained in Stevens Point after the death of Abraham. I have found Abraham's gravesite in Ripon, WI and have no idea just why he is buried there.

Lucy died in Rhinelander, WI at the home of her daughter but there is no Death Certificate on record there and she is not listed as being buried in any cemetery in or around Rhinelander so I've been unable to find her gravesite. All their children are dead so am unable to ask them.

Thank you,
Lucy PERRON

Patrick & Elizabeth Burns, Portage Co,WI

kathydon59 — 11 Jul 2008 7:26:34 GMT

Just starting to research my family. Patrick and
Eliz. bought farm land in Stockton in the mid 1800's.
Any family info would be helpful.

ALM, Even & Polena

MAKtranscriber — 7 Jul 2008 9:54:36 GMT

In 1880 -
Even O. Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1845 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other); Pauline Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1850 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other); Ole Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1872 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other); Peter Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1874 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other); Gustava Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1878 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other); Edward Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1879 Nor Something other than a direct relationship (Other);

In 1900 -
Even A Alm Amherst, Portage, WI abt 1845 Norway White Head; Polena Alm abt 1850 Norway White Wife; Ole Alm abt 1882 WI White Son; Hemme Alm abt 1889 WI White Son; Emma Alm abt 1891 WI White Daughter; Inga E Alm abt 1893 WI White Daughter

Edward Alm Amherst, Portage, WI Feb 1880 Norway White Servant with Gordon family

Mabel Alm Amherst, Portage, Wisconsin b Jan 1886 Wisconsin
White Servant with Halverson family

I am not related nor have any additional information on this SURNAME. Found during a lookup for a researcher. If you post your information here, perhaps the researcher will find and contact you.

KIMBALL (Sarah M - Mrs) 1911

JanBeahen — 24 Oct 2006 12:03:45 GMT

Mrs Sarah M KIMBALL Obit taken from Stevens Point Journal, Sep 2, 1911

INJURIES PROVED FATAL -- Mrs. Sarah Kimball Passes Away at Fond du Lac. Special dispatch to the Journal.

Fond du Lac, Aug 28 -- Mrs Sarah M KIMBALL, who was burned in a gasoline explosion at her home in this city, Tuesday, Aug 22, died Saturday night. The funeral and interment will take place here Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs KIMBALL formerly lived on Normal ave, in this city, but so far as could be learned today, has no relatives here. She has one daughter living at North Fond du Lac and another whose home is understood to be Canada.

It is learned that Mrs Sarah M KIMBALL, who died at Fond du Lac last Saturday, is survived by three daughters and one son. They are Mrs Jennie HIGGINS of North Fond du Lac; Mrs G L BESNAH of Fond du Lac; Mrs M S JONES of Colley, Saskatchewan, CAN, and J E LOMBARD of Everett, WA.

Jan BEAHAN

DAMRAU (Gust) 1887 - 1948

bemartz51 — 8 Jul 2001 4:08:59 GMT

Gust DAMRAU Obit, printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal May 3, 1948

Gust DAMRAU

Gust DAMRAU, 61, of Amherst village, died Saturday afternoon May 1, 1948 at 1:30 o'clock at St Michael's hospital. He was admitted to the hospital Friday evening. The body is at the Jungers funeral home at Amherst. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of members of his family.

Gornick in Illinois; Maluchnik in North Carolina

brclear — 29 Jun 2008 1:27:46 GMT

A Descendant of Louis and Barbara Gornick married into our family; later a Granddaughter married a Maluchnik and lived in Raleigh North Carolina for a time. I think they may have divorced.

Does anyone have any more information on these individuals? I am hoping there are still some descendants from this family.
Thank you for any suggestions or hints.
Bonnie

Family Group Sheets

luculente — 13 Jun 2008 6:06:32 GMT

The Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society website (SPAGS) is starting a new project. We will be uploading Family Group Sheets, of people with Portage County ties, that individuals submit to us. If you have a genealogy software program that you use that can create a FGS in a Word format or an Excel spreadsheet format, OR would like to create a FGS in an Excel spreadsheet that I can email you, please contact me at jelsinger@charter.net. You would need to supply sources and your contact information (email or snail mail address) for people to get in touch with you.

You can see what I'm referring to here:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wispags/fgs.html

LuAnn
webmaster
SPAGS

BOUSHLEY (Lezium) 1928

Kym Maltman Collar — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello Portage Co. researchers! Happy New Year! I hope 1999 will be prosperous and healthy for all, and that all your genealogy wishes come true. I am looking for the following individuals/families. Any hints or information would be appreciated!

Lezium BOUSHLEY b c1840 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada d 1 Mar 1928 in Almond, Portage Co WI m Mary SHORTELL b 11 Apr 1844 in ME? (dau of Michael SHORTELL & Johanna DAWSON) d 19 Nov 1912 (presumably in Almond, Portage Co.WI).

What was Lezium's birth name (assume it was anglicized) and what were his parents names? Further information on Mary SHORTELL's line would also be appreciated.

Thank you!! Kym Maltman COLLAR

HAKA (Joseph) 1893 - 1954

jwans — 13 Mar 2005 12:25:58 GMT

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wendy19281 — 26 Apr 2008 6:29:07 GMT

Searching for Louisa Iverson, sister of my gr grandmother, Petrina Pedersdatter Ellingson. Louisa, Petrina & Mary Pedersdatter were born in Stordalen, Norway. Louisa & husband ______ Iverson, Petrine & husband Erik Andreas Ellingsen/Ellingson and sister Mary, married to ______ Rollofson, came to USA around 1869 or before. Petrine & family settled in Polk County, WI. Louisa & family settled in Amherst, WI.
Louisa Pedersdatter Iverson was probably born about 1834-1844, and probably married in Norway.
Does anyone have more info on Louisa Iverson?
wendy@shasta.com

BRONK (Emil)

bemartz51 — 8 Jul 2001 4:08:59 GMT

I am looking for family members of Emil BRONK, Teofil FELTZKOWSKI, Esther FIRKUS and Frank TRYBA.

Any information would be greatly appreciated and whatever information I have I will gladly exchanged.

Thank You,
Betty MARTZ
bmartz4832@aol.com

decendants of samuel & margaret schwartz behr

JasonKnutson51 — 6 May 2008 6:37:17 GMT

i am looking for information on samuel and margaret behr. margaret was born 1868 in spring hill, minnesota and died dec. 1961 junction city - stevens point. sam was born 1863 and died in feb. 1941 in same area. marriage was in 1900. they had three children; williard, marvin, and verna. if anyone can help fill in more information and/or decendents of samuel and margaret it would be great.

GARSKI (Arlene)

anitaGarski — 30 Oct 2003 7:08:37 GMT

Immigrated mainly from Poland to the USA during the turn of the century to central WI, mostly Portage and Marathon Counties.

Surnames of interest: BUCHKOWSKI CHEREK GAGAS GARSKI KULAS LASKA LIPINSKI MELICK OKONEK SWEDOWSKI WIZA

Please email with any information. Arlene GARSKI

Iverson's in Amherst, Portage Co., Wisconsin

wendy19281 — 26 Apr 2008 6:34:20 GMT

Maluchnik

hbwindows11 — 12 Sep 2002 5:02:40 GMT

Looking for any information on Stanley or Stanslav Maluchnik
He was my gg uncle his parents were Stanslav and Amaliea Maluchnik he lived in stevens point wis in 1947 according to his mothers obit. any info would be greatly appreciated
Thank you in advance Kerri

Look up please Fierek

szyduck169 — 25 Mar 2008 6:39:28 GMT

Could someone please look up the following record. Looking for Thomas' parents, next of kin, cause od death, anything else important.

Thanks

Death Record Details
Last Name: Fierek
First Name: Thos
Day: 03
Month: August
Year: 1900
County: Portage
Reel: 108
Volume: 01
Page: 0321
Image: 2814
Index Vol:
Sequence #: 104881

Newby families of early Portage Co.

genealogy126126 — 24 Jun 2007 7:43:51 GMT

The most comprehensive family tree of Newby families of early Portage Co. WI from 1856 onward, is still the Harvey tree posted 11 May 2005 at
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=:307935...

But now June 2007 I've posted a good supplementary tree that reveals more maiden names at
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=ildau&a...

(and the first 4 generations of that tree say: )
Descendant Register, Generation No. 1

1. Thomas NEWBY was born ABT 1794 in ,Yorkshire,England,Dad of Suffolk, and died 11 DEC 1877 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. He was buried in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm. He married Deborah WEST ABT 1815 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada. She was born ABT 1803 in ,Yorkshire,England,boreKid1823-1843, and died 22 JUL 1850 in ,,,Canada.

Children of Thomas NEWBY and Deborah WEST are:
+ 2 i. John NEWBY was born 14 MAR 1823 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 16 APR 1892 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI.
+ 3 ii. William NEWBY was born 5 MAY 1826 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 19 APR 1900 in Plover,Portage,WI.
+ 4 iii. George Campbell Caniel NEWBY was born ABT 5 JUL 1830 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 8 MAR 1907 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI.
5 iv. Thomas no_kids_in_1880 NEWBY was born 2 JUL 1834 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 11 SEP 1902 in Keene,Portage,WI,Buena Vista Twp.
6 v. Albert NEWBY was born ABT MAY 1835 in ,,Ontario,Canada, and died AFT 1870 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI.
7 vi. Robert Ellis NEWBY was born 25 AUG 1836 in of Portage Co WI,in 1860 UScensus,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 17 APR 1918 in ,,Idaho,unconfirmed?.
8 vii. Mary Jane NEWBY was born 9 JUN 1840 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 8 JUN 1912 in Plover,Portage,WI. She married William WHITE. He was born ABT 1835 in probably of,Portage,WI,by 1860.
9 viii. Jemima NEWBY was born 28 FEB 1843 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 12 JUL 1922 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. She married Jay BENNETT. He was born ABT 1835 in probably of,Portage,WI,by 1860.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 2

2. John NEWBY (Thomas NEWBY1) was born 14 MAR 1823 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 16 APR 1892 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. He was buried in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm. He married Delilah Updegraf dad_born_PA UPTHAGRAVE. She was born 11 OCT 1828 in ,Tioga,NY, and died in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. She was buried in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm.

Child of John NEWBY and Delilah Updegraf dad_born_PA UPTHAGRAVE is:
+ 10 i. Gilbert NEWBY was born 5 APR 1850 in Holding Twp,Caynpoo,,Canada, and died 27 APR 1934 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI.

3. William NEWBY (Thomas NEWBY1) was born 5 MAY 1826 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 19 APR 1900 in Plover,Portage,WI. He was buried in Plover,Portage,WI,Plover Cem. He married Matilda (dtr_George_& Matilda_Glover) BARNETT 1847 in ,,,Canada. She was born 15 FEB 1829 in ,,England, and died 20 DEC 1894 in Plover,Portage,WI,(guess=husbands?.

Child of William NEWBY and Matilda (dtr_George_& Matilda_Glover) BARNETT is:
+ 11 i. George Oliver NEWBY was born 16 AUG 1860 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI, and died 21 DEC 1939 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,Eckels Road.

4. George Campbell Caniel NEWBY (Thomas NEWBY1) was born ABT 5 JUL 1830 in ,,Nova Scotia,Canada, and died 8 MAR 1907 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. He was buried ABT 9 MAY 1907 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm. He married Elizabeth M RUSSELL. She was born ABT DEC 1835 in ,,Vermont, and died APR 1902 in ,Portage,WI.

Child of George Campbell Caniel NEWBY and Elizabeth M RUSSELL is:
+ 12 i. William R Willie NEWBY was born FEB 1872 in of Buena Vista,Portage,WI, and died SEP 1925 in ,Portage,WI.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 3

10. Gilbert NEWBY (John NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born 5 APR 1850 in Holding Twp,Caynpoo,,Canada, and died 27 APR 1934 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. He married Rosamond Emma dtrOfMrWinnefred CLARK 18 MAR 1874 in ,,WI. She was born 26 MAR 1855 in New Berlin,Waukesha,WI, and died ABT 1917 in ,Portage,WI,?rightMrsGilbert.

Child of Gilbert NEWBY and Rosamond Emma dtrOfMrWinnefred CLARK is:
+ 13 i. Ripley Gilbert NEWBY was born 27 JAN 1885 in probably,Portage,WI,Buena Vista Twp?, and died 3 JUN 1973 in Plover,Portage,WI.

11. George Oliver NEWBY (William NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born 16 AUG 1860 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI, and died 21 DEC 1939 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,Eckels Road. He was buried in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm. He married Mary Elizabeth Lizzie MYERS, daughter of Celwin Clairmont Salvini MYERS and Sarah Melissa [used_2nd_name] YOUNG. She was born 11 JAN 1862 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI, and died 31 OCT 1918 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI. She was buried in Buena Vista,Portage,WI,LibertyCornersCm.

Child of George Oliver NEWBY and Mary Elizabeth Lizzie MYERS is:
+ 14 i. Percy NEWBY was born 15 JUN 1891 in Buena Vista Twp,Portage,WI, and died 30 DEC 1978 in Plover,Portage,WI.

12. William R Willie NEWBY (George Campbell Caniel NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born FEB 1872 in of Buena Vista,Portage,WI, and died SEP 1925 in ,Portage,WI. He married Lettie A CORNELL. She was born AUG 1875 in ,,NY, and died OCT 1944 in ,Portage,WI.

Child of William R Willie NEWBY and Lettie A CORNELL is:
+ 15 i. Esther G NEWBY was born 16 APR 1906 in of Buena Vista,Portage,WI,by 1910 usCensus, and died 15 SEP 1981 in possibly,Portage,WI.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 4

13. Ripley Gilbert NEWBY (Gilbert NEWBY3, John NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born 27 JAN 1885 in probably,Portage,WI,Buena Vista Twp?, and died 3 JUN 1973 in Plover,Portage,WI. He was buried in Plover Cem,Portage,WI. He married Lois Annie Anne PRECOURT 30 JUN 1909 in Buena Vista prob,Portage,WI,Liberty Corners?, daughter of Lyman Antoine PRECOURT and Lucy SHORTELL. She was born 12 JUL 1888 in Buena Vista Twp,Portage,WI, was christened in RCchurch-Custer?,N.Stockton Twp?,Portage Co, and died 3 FEB 1976 in Stevens Point,Portage,WI,or 3 Feb 1977. She was buried in Plover Cem,Portage,WI.

Children of Ripley Gilbert NEWBY and Lois Annie Anne PRECOURT are:
+ 16 i. Beverly Erma NEWBY was born 15 MAY 1910 in ,Portage probably,WI prob, and died ABT 26 MAY 2000 in ,,WI.
+ 17 ii. Living NEWBY.
+ 18 iii. Living NEWBY.

14. Percy NEWBY (George Oliver NEWBY3, William NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born 15 JUN 1891 in Buena Vista Twp,Portage,WI, and died 30 DEC 1978 in Plover,Portage,WI. He married Dora Ann BOUSHLEY 1910 in Buena Vista,Portage,WI, daughter of Frances O. Francis BOUSHLEY and Clara S. EBERT. She was born 19 FEB 1893 in Belmond,,WI,or 19 Feb 1894, and died 3 AUG 1988 in Stevens Pt,Portage,WI. She was buried in Plover,Portage,WI.

Child of Percy NEWBY and Dora Ann BOUSHLEY is:
19 i. Living NEWBY.

15. Esther G NEWBY (William R Willie NEWBY3, George Campbell Caniel NEWBY2, Thomas NEWBY1) was born 16 APR 1906 in of Buena Vista,Portage,WI,by 1910 usCensus, and died 15 SEP 1981 in possibly,Portage,WI. She was buried in Plover Cem,Portage,WI. She married Harry J. PRECOURT in ,Portage probably,WI, son of Louis Antoine Lewis PRECOURT and Minnie D. CARLEY. He was born 29 DEC 1900 in probably,Portage,WI, and died MAR 1969 in ,Portage,WI. He was buried in Plover Cem,Portage,WI.

Children of Esther G NEWBY and Harry J. PRECOURT are:
+ 20 i. Living PRECOURT.
+ 21 ii. Living PRECOURT.

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database ildau at http://wc.rootsweb.com
--and actually for this database, the best contact email is not my global email address always displayed by ancestry.com
--but rather the contact email address for this specific database ildau --- which is genealogy118 (at) ELLTEL.NET

1910 Bailey, Jay Samuel

Gentry2008 — 22 Feb 2008 10:28:02 GMT

I am looking to find the family history on
Jay S Bailey
Born: 22 August 1867
Hebron, Jefferson County, WI
In the census in 1900 they are listed here.
1900 United States Federal Census
about J S Bailey
Name: J S Bailey
Home in 1900: Scandinavia, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Baston
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Lizzie
Race: White
Occupation: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J S Bailey 33
Lizzie Bailey 31
Lcoie i Bailey 4
Agness Bailey 2
Andrew Simonson 73
Jargie Simonson 36
Any input would be appreciated

Stevens Pointers to Washington Territory 1883

dyesboy — 29 Jan 2008 7:16:39 GMT

21 April 1883

Quite a large party of Stevens Pointers start for Washington Territory the first of next week. The party will consist of James E. Leary, Frank Clark, James Quilter and wife, E. L. Blodgett, John McShane, R. J. Black and J. J. Tracy. Their objective point is Seattle. We hope they find the far off territory all their fancy has painted, and that each and every one of them will prosper. Stevens Point Journal

Would like to hear more about any in the party. James Quilter became a King County Washington deputy sheriff. His spouse Mary (nee Tracy) died in Seattle in 1894. James Quilter died also in Seattle in 1925.

O'CONNELL (Katherine) m QUAIL (Alexander) 1892

DonCook36 — 24 Jun 2006 1:42:21 GMT

On 20 Sep 1892, Katherine O'Connell was married to Alexander Quail in Buena Vista Township. She was born abt 1870 in Wisconsin and he abt 1863 in Canada.
Following the marriage they took up residence at Phillips in Price County, later moving on to Hayward where they remained as late as the 1930 Census. Alexander was a real estate agent in Sawyer County.
My aunt Gudrun Nyback was married to their son James (Jim) Quail in Hayward in 1921.
I am looking for any information regarding this family, particularly the O'Connells.
Thanx, Don

WALLER (Tollef)

Jan Bjerketvedt — 20 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Portage County Naturalization Index - Online

luculente — 25 Feb 2008 4:42:13 GMT

I just wanted to let you all know that the Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society has completed the indexing of the naturalization records for Portage County and they are now online: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/naturalization.html

I hope you will take the time to view them as well as all the pages of the SPAGS website.

Thanks.

LuAnn
webmaster

MARTIN (Ken)

kenmartinofwisconsin — 26 Jul 2001 7:00:24 GMT

BEKUSZ CUCHOCZ DANCZYK KEDROWSKA MARACH MARTIN PASTERNACKI PUTTKAMMER SLOVISKI TARCZYNSKA ZINKOWICZ

Searching for the above surnames. Any information is appreciated. Am happy to share what I have as well.

Ken MARTIN

Wilhelm Arndt (1835-1901) Obit Lookup

krristow — 17 Feb 2008 3:38:47 GMT

Wilhelm "William" Arndt died 27 Apr 1901 (Town of Grant). I would greatly appreciate an obituary for him. Hopefully it will tell me where in Prussia he came from. Thanks!!!

WANTA (Basil) 1862 -

Carla Wrycza — 30 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Wierzba Ancestry

alwierz32 — 15 Feb 2008 4:13:35 GMT

HI,

I am a descendant of Wincenty Wierzba. My name is Brian and I live in Milwaukee, WI. My grandfather Leo Wierzba moved to Milwaukee when he was young. He continued to have contacts with the Wierzba's in Portage until his Mother (Mary Eckendorf)and his Father (Vincent Wierzba) passed away. I would like to try to re-establish contact with the Wierzba's in Portage and near by areas. If anyone can help, please email me back.

Thanks,
Brian Wierzba

Whitaker/Whittaker/Worby

doriswyss — 14 Feb 2008 8:37:57 GMT

I am hoping to connect with any relatives that may still live in the Portage County area. My great-grandfather was Henry Whittaker b 1802 in Jefferson County New York. He traveled to Wisconsin in 1856 with wife, Miranda(Polly); sons Ezra,Henry,Schuyler,William, Warren and daughter, Ann Janette. Other son, Charles was born in Wisconsin abt.1859. Henry had a brother, John and his family also lived in the Plover area. I would really appreciate any info on any of the Whitaker/Whittaker/Worby families. Thanks. Doris (Whitaker)Wyss

BLENKER (Henry J & Theresa)

MAKKuehl — 6 Jul 2004 9:10:48 GMT

Bertha (Bernice) Stachowiak and Sister Adamine

Lindayaya — 7 Feb 2008 5:28:19 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother, Bertha (Bernice - pronounced "Bernis") Stachowiak, born in 1894 in Michigan, who married Clarence Ellison in approximately 1920, and died at the age of 36 in 1930. She left Kalamazoo, Michigan a few months before her death to be taken care of by a sister (Rose, I think) in South Bend, IN, where she died.

I know she had another sister who became a nun (Sister Adamine), but I don't know what Sister Adamine's given name was. She also had a sister named Harriet and some other sisters. I am attaching 2 pictures, one of Sister Adamine and a family photo of my grandmother. I think my great-grandparents are Katarzyna (Catherine) Jarecki Stachowiak and John Stachowiak. I have seen the children listed of my great grandparents, but no mention of my grandmother. They disapproved of her marriage to my grandfather because of religious differences (Catholic vs. Protestant), and I am afraid all references to her may have been removed as a result.

If anyone has info, I would love to hear from them. I would especially be interested in hearing from anyone who lives in the St. Joseph area, as I believe my grantmother may be buried in a cemetery there. I have a picture of her headstone. .....Linda Murphy

KLUCK (Harry A)

jwans — 13 Mar 2005 12:25:58 GMT

Obituary, printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal on January 23, 1991, reads:

Harry A KLUCK

Harry KLUCK, 87, 2619 Welsby Ave, died Wednesday afternoon at St Joseph Hospice, Marshfield. He had been a resident there for the past four days and in failing health and battling cancer for 1 1/2 years.

Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at St Stephen Catholic Church. The Rev Dennis LYNCH will officiate. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 pm Friday at Dzikoski/Pisarski Funeral Home. A Bible vigil will be at 7:30 p.m.

Mr KLUCK was born Nov. 29, 1903, in the town of Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Martha (Grzywacz) KLUCK. He attended Sacred Heart School, Polonia, and Pine Island School in Sharon.

He was married to the former Frances OSOWSKI in 1927 at St Mary of Torun Church, Town of Hull. After the marriage, the couple settled in Stevens Point. She died in 1936. He was then married to the former Susan (MAKUSKI) OLBRANTZ on Nov. 10, 1940, in Stevens Point. She died April 11, 1975.

He was employed as a laborer for a construction company that built P J Jacobs High School and was employed at Joerns and Consolidated Papers for a number of years. In 1937, he was employed at Soo Line Railroad as a section man. He worked in and around the Stevens Point area, retiring in 1968, after 31 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and all major sports.

Survivors include six sons, Chester (Elvera), Polonia, Leonard (Rita), Lawrence (Lynette), and Clarence (Kathy), all of Wisconsin Rapids, Stanley (Roseann), Joliet, IL, and Harold (Carol), Stevens Point; three daughters, Cecelia (Edmund) NOVAK, Las Vegas, NV, Betty (Jack) CRAWFORD, Antigo, and Maxine KUDROWNOWICZ, Stevens Point; and 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Jajewski in Portage County

wolnduffy — 31 Jan 2008 3:48:24 GMT

Searching for information about Peter (died Oct 7, 1974) and his wife, Katherine (died Oct. 17, 1967).

Searching for information about Martin (died Aug. 10, 1973) and his wife, Catherine (died Aug. 19, 1959).

1930 census they were in Guenther, Marathon County. Later they came to Stevens Point.

Any help appreciated.

MAKOWSKI

Worldsbestgram40 — 31 May 2005 4:51:26 GMT

I am trying to get all info that I can on the Makowski clan. My maiden name is spelled seven different ways to Sunday. here are a few, Makuski, Makowskie, Makowsky, ect and so forth. Thanks

DUNN (Arthur J) 1881 - 1928

Jon DeYoung — 6 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my GGgrandfather Arthur J DUNN. He was born in Steven Point, Portage Co. WI April 10, 1881 and died in New Diggins Twp on March 21, 1928. He was believed to be a miner. His parents are listed as William and Celia DUNN. His wife was Katherine VANDERSLOOT.

My grandmother is the only surviving child and was 6yo when he died. She is aged and in failing health and would like to know more about her father before she passes on. He may have had a brother named Harold. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jon DeYOUNG

GILMEISTER (Linda)

Ronnie Willis — 2 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information pertaining to Linda GILMEISTER. She is from WI.

Ronnie WILLIS

DEWEY

Worldsbestgram40 — 13 Jan 2008 12:03:49 GMT

CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHERE IN THE PORTAGE COUNTY THE TOWN OF DEWEY WOULD BE LOCATED AND IF THE NAME KRASAVAGE IS LINKED TO ANY ONE.

POLUS (Michael) 1889 - 1951

Janet_66 — 19 Mar 2005 11:06:57 GMT

I am in need for a kind soul to look up a death record for me. I am working on a project in Winnebago County involving the Poor Farm Cemetery. Michael Polus is on our list of burials for the Poor Farm Cemetery and the discovery of his obituary leads us to believe his death record is located in Portage County.

Michael Polus died Feb 20, 1951 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. He was born Sept 5, 1889 in Chicago, IL. His wife was Mary and he had three children.

Looking for someone to transcribe the death record for me please!

THANK YOU!

LITERSKI LOSINSKI (Josephine - Mrs Martin) 1851 - 1933

Brian_Feltz — 8 Jan 2006 4:01:07 GMT

Family of John B. Bancroft

vickih20317 — 5 Dec 2007 2:54:56 GMT

Looking for information on the following families, John B. Bancroft born 1796 New York moved to Bancroft, Portage, Wisconsin about 1855. His children Sarah born 1829 New York was married to an Edwin Rich born 1823 they also resided in Bancroft, Ezekiel Bancroft born 1831, Edwin born in 1836, and daughter Miranda born 1839 married to a Mial Ingraham born in 1836. Looks like the whole family moved to Wisconsin sometime between 1850-1860. Any info will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Vicki

Arnott Township

kaa38 — 5 Dec 2007 10:18:41 GMT

I am searching anything on William L Arnott (1832-1907, prominent in political activities in Portage County. The train station in Arnott was named for him.

CWVE Brooks, John S. 1840 NY m Elsie 1849 Pa died 1915 WA

kzw2007 — 3 Dec 2007 11:21:13 GMT

John S. Brooks was a CWV searved in US Navy 1863-64 from Chicago, IL. He was discharge 1864 and removed to Brown Co., WI where he married Elsie in 1870 census. By 1880 he had removed to Portage Co. where Nellie (aka several ways) 1875, John F (aka Frank) 1876, Charles W. 1883, Grace L. 1886 were born. By 1900 the family had removed to Snohomish Co.WA state where John & Elsie died and were burried. His brother Wm. H Brooks also served in Navy and traveled to WA with him. Have information to share. e-mail me regarding a CW project were are including this soldier in. RonJay1946@comcast.net

John BROOKS b. c. 1848 m. Elsie WILSON b. c. 1849

contestbrooke — 10 Jan 2005 5:56:30 GMT

I am looking for more information on my great great grandparents John Syrenus Brooks and Elsie Jane WILSON. John Syrenus Brooks was born around 1848 in New York (according to the 1880 census) and his wife was Elsie Jane WILSON, born around 1849 in Pennsylvania. They have four children that I know of:

Jennette "Nettie" Belle Brooks
John Franklin Brooks
Grace Brooks
Charles Walter Brooks

Is anybody familiar with this family? I belive that John Syrenus fought in the civil war.

Early Marriage Licenses/Records now on SPAGS website

luculente — 3 Dec 2007 9:30:06 GMT

The Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society is in the process of indexing the earliest marriage licenses & records available for Portage County. These records are not found at the Portage County Register of Deeds. You can read about the project and what has been done to date at our website.

http://tinyurl.com/2r82ug

LuAnn
webmaster

Vaughn/Vaughan

j_korff — 14 Apr 2003 1:15:57 GMT

Looking for Robert D. Vaughn/Vaughan b. 1849 family in Wisconsin. He married Lydia Wright b. 1851 and there children were, Mary b. 1874, Letty b. 1876 and Harry b. 1878 They were born in St. Steven Point, Wisconsin.
Any help on this family I sure would be happy.

Anastasia (Gavin) Borski,aka Ella, obit. April 30, 1927, Stevens Point Daily Journal, Wisconsin

SandiWalker71 — 8 Feb 2007 12:59:52 GMT

Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI
Saturday, April 30, 1927
Mrs. Frank Borski, a former resident of this city and county, who moved to DesPlaines, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, two years ago, died at her home in that village Friday afternoon. Her serious illness extended over a period of five weeks, when her only remaining kidney became affected because of a foreign growth therron. A week ago yesterday a baby son was born to her, since which time her condition has been critical and local relatives were informed that there was little or no chance for recovery. The child lived only a day. Ella Gavin, the maiden name of the deceased, was born in this county 30 years ago and was married in Stevens Point in 1907 to Mr. Borski, a contractor and builder. They lived here continuously until removing to the Chicago suburb a couple of years ago. Surviving are the husband and eight children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gavin of this city, and the following brothers and sisters: Frank Gavin, Rosholt, Mrs. Paul Tuszkowski, John Gavin, Mrs. Johanna Kelly and Mrs. Alex Winecki, city; Paul Gavin, Milwaukee. The body is expected to reach Stevens Point not later than the arrival of Soo train No. 5 at 5:10 o'clock Sunday evening and will be taken to the Winecki home at 400 North Reserve street. Arrangements for the funeral can not be completed before tommorrow.
************************************************

I am researching the Borski surname. The Borski family immigrated from Poland and settled mostly in Wisconsin and Illinois. I am interested in any information in regards to Frank Borski, Ella's husband, and his parents etc. I have other information leading me to believe there is a connection between my Borski family to Frank Borski's parents but have not been able to find a valid source to prove the connection. The Borski family immigrated to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Winnebago County before moving elsewhere. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

RATH (Charles) 1859 -

Mary Frazer — 3 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

HOULEHAN (Dr Alfred) 1898 - 1963

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

Dr Alfred HOULEHAN Obit printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Friday November 8th, 1963, Page 8

Dr Alfred HOULEHAN, 65, a boyhood resident of Stevens Point, died Tuesday Nov 5th at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. His home had been in St Petersburg, FL.

Dr HOULEHAN was a son of Dr and Mrs George HOULEHAN, and was born in Stevens Point on July 14, 1898. Dr George HOULEHAN was a Stevens Point dentist for many years. His son, Alfred, practiced dentistry in Chicago prior to his retirement due to ill health. Since his retirement he had lived in St Petersburg, FL.

Dr. Alfred HOULEHAN was a member of Stevens Point's Troop I, having entered World War I service with this Stevens Point group. The last reunion of the Troop he attended was in 1952.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Donald, who lives in CO, and a brother, Forrest HOULEHAN, a retired Army Colonel, who also lives in St Petersburg.

NOTE: This is not a complete obit, and due to copyright restrictions, was compiled from obits printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal. Copies of obits may be obtained from: http://library.uwsp.edu/Obits/

See also: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag/military/TroopI.htm

Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy
Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
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Obit lookup request - John LINDNER, SPDJ 8 Apr 1942

Mgnikki — 13 Nov 2007 12:28:47 GMT

I found several LINDNERs listed in the Stevens Point Area Obituary Index (http://library.uwsp.edu/depts/archives/obits/osearch.htm).
I'm pretty confident I can identify the others, but I'm at a lost whether John LINDNER is related or not.

Could someone check Stevens Point Daily Journal, 8 April 1942, and see if his parents are mentioned? If there is a Port Edwards or Wisconsin Rapids (both Wood County) connection there is a strong possibility he is related.

Derozier-Onlezen or harresta? Any info on lester derozier parents

kieshabaggett_1 — 4 Nov 2007 2:57:31 GMT

I need info on lester clarence deroziers parents, one census said that they were onlezen and harresta. Anyone with info on the derozier family please contact me!

Cemeteries of Portage Co - New CD

luculente — 9 Nov 2007 6:39:25 GMT

The Stevens Point Genealogical Society is proud to announce the sale of Dr. G. L. Miller's CD "Cemeteries of Portage County, WI". For more information, please see our website.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/sale.html

Thanks.

LuAnn
webmaster

Herman Meinberg (1863-1943)

krristow — 22 Oct 2007 12:38:33 GMT

April 2, 1943, Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune:

Herman Meinberg, Veteran Saratoga Resident, Dies

Funeral services for Herman Meinberg, 79, who died Thursday, will be held Monday, April 5, from the residence in Saratoga at 1:30 p. m. to St. John's Lutheran church, Kellner. The Rev. A. Kirchhofer will officiate and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
His death occurred suddenly at 9:30 a. m. at the Meinberg homestead, now the George Ritter residence, following a heart attack.
Mr. Meinberg was born in Colburg, Germany, on November 7, 1863, coming to the United States 51 years ago. He came directly to this vicinity and spent the rest of his life here. He was married in October, 1885, to Minnie Arndt in Germany.
Surviving children are Herman, Appleton; Mrs. Rudolph (Anna) Ristow, city; Ernest, city; Louise Pieper, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Alfred (Clara) Wittenberg, city; Mrs. Edgar (Ella) Hesse, city; Edna, at home; Mrs. E. A. (Leone) Lewis, Milwaukee; Frank, at home, and Mrs. V. (Bernice) Vanderhei, city. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may pay their respects at the Krohn and Berard mortuary until Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock when the body will be taken to the
residence to lie until time of services.

Wilhelmine Ardnt Meinberg (1867-1935)

krristow — 22 Oct 2007 12:37:55 GMT

Stevens Point Daily Journal
Tuesday, December 10, 1935 p. 8

OBITUARY
Mrs. Herman Meinberg
Mrs. Herman Meinberg. 68, died early Monday at her home in the town of Grant after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and from the Evangellcal Lutheran church at Kellner with Rev. A. Kirchhoefer officiating. Burial will
be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Meinberg, whose maiden name was Minnie Arndt, was born in Germany on July 5, 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Arndt. She grew to womanhood and was united in marriage there
to Herman Meinberg on October 26, 1885. They came to the town of
Grant in 1892 and had resided there since. Surviving are the husband and 10 children. They are Helmuth of Appleton, Mrs. Al Peiper, Mrs. Henry Matuszewski and Miss Leona Meinherg of Milwaukee, Frank of the town of Grant and Mrs. Rudolph Ristow, Mrs. Alfred Wittenberg, Mrs. Edgar Hesse, Mrs. Varnum Venderhei and Ernest, all of Wisconsin Rapids.
She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Charles Brahmsteadt of the town of Grand Rapids, Wood County, and Mrs. Charles Luebeck; one brother, William Ardnt, of the town of Grant, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Land & Lumber - Surname Index

MAKKuehl — 23 Feb 2004 8:46:01 GMT

LEE (Ira) 1909 - 1966

kenmartinofwisconsin — 26 Jul 2001 7:00:24 GMT

Ira LEE Obit, printed in the Stevens Point Daily Journal, October 18, 1966

LEE, Ira

Funeral services were held Saturday for Ira LEE, 57, who died Oct 12 at the County Home at Richland Center, where he had been a resident for the past year.

Mr LEE made his home in the Amherst Junction and Custer areas for 25 years. He had lived with his step - brothers in Richland Center from 1963 until entering the County Home last year.

The Rev E LYLE officiated at the funeral services which were held at the Pratt Funeral Home at Richland Center, with interment following at the Woodstock Cemetery. Attending from the local area were Mrs John DOMBROWSKI, Mr and Mrs Frank JELINSKI and Richard, Jamice and Joyce JELINSKI, all of Custer.

Mr LEE, who was born July 11, 1909, is survived by one sister, Iva, Green Bay; one step-sister, Mrs RIDIGER, Antigo; and four step - brothers, Ora, Hallie, Joe and Albert KLINGAMAN, all of Richland Center.

Portage County - Obituaries

luculente — 7 Oct 2007 9:56:16 GMT

Hello again,

We have just put up over 300 full text obituaries on the Stevens Point (Portage County) Genealogical Society's website.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/obituaries.html

If anyone has any they would like to contribute, please feel free to email me.

Thanks.

LuAnn
Webmaster
jelsinger@charter.net

Historic homes in Portage County

BettyTrembley — 12 Jun 2007 11:33:20 GMT

James W. Moxon built the concrete block house at 902 Normal Ave, which was changed to 902 College Avenue. I understand that it is a historic home today and how do I find it for our family history?

KOWALCZYK (Florian) 1911 - 1983

210kryans — 17 Mar 2005 9:09:18 GMT

Kowalczyk of Minnesota. Daughter of: FLORIAN GEORGE KOWALCZYK dob May 1912 Minnesota, USA dod Feb 1983 Cottage Grove, Washington, MN, USA and Hazel Schultz, Palodichuk, Kowalczyk dob Apr 1910, Hutchinson, McLeod, MN, USA, dod Oct 2001, South St. Paul, Dakota, MN, USA Seeking ½ siblings. Mother and father divorced when she was young and was never given information about father or possible extended family on his side. She would like to get to know her extended family and family history..
Florian’s father; George Kowalczyk dod 1953 was married to Unknown Kuroski. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I believe it is possible Florian was also married to Cecelia Westfall.

Leona Berthe Corneila Reinhard Death Cert info please.

Sanjos347 — 28 Sep 2007 6:41:10 GMT

I need to get the death info on a Leona Berthe Corneila Reinhard that died in Stevens Point Wisconsin in December of 1974, sorry do not have an exact date of death. She is an important link in my Reinhard family. Thank you very much! Sandy

OMERNICK (Albert Joseph) m STOIK (Victoria)

Maggie Kiel — 6 Jul 2005 5:56:47 GMT

I am working on my family history. My mother was Christine Omernick. Her father was Gregory Omernick. His father was Frank Omernik. His father was Albert Omernick. I have obtained much information, yet am really searching for more. Please share info if you have it, and I will do the same. Albert Joseph Omernik and his wife Victoria (Stroik) Omernik immigrated from the Kashubian Region of Poland (W Prussia) to Renfrew County, Ottawa, Ontario Province, Canada in 1859 or 1860. They lived there for appx 6 years before moving to the Portage County, Wisconsin area. Please let me know if you have or need any other information. Thanks!

Portage County Early Marriage Index

luculente — 16 Sep 2007 1:21:27 GMT

The Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society now has the early marriage index for Portage County on their website sorted by Groom and also by Bride.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/vit-marriage-index.html

LuAnn
webmaster

STUDZINSKI KIZEWSKI (Verona - Mrs. Joseph B.) 1899 - 1990

Pitcher99 — 28 Apr 2006 3:41:25 GMT

Stevens Point Daily Journal
January 25, 1990

Kizewski services

Services for Verona Kizewski, 90, formerly of Polonia, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia with the Rev. Al Wozniak officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the Shuda Funeral Chapel. The Sacred Heart Rosary Society and the St. Anne's Catholic Order of Foresters, both of which she was a member, will combine with the general rosary at 7:30 p.m. today.

Mrs. Kizewski died Wednesday morning at the Portage County Health Care Center, where she had been a resident since 1984.

She was born Oct. 13, 1899, in the town of Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Studzinski. She attended Sacred Heart and Tomorrow River schools.

She was married to Joseph Kizewski on Nov. 11, 1918, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They farmed in the town of Sharon.

They moved to Polonia in 1952 and retired from farming in 1963. He died in 1985.

After retirement she enjoyed fishing, gardening and sewing.

Survivors include five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Regina Osowski, Stevens Point, Martha Domaszek, Polonia, Rose Scheider, Steven Point, Bernadette Muller, Norfolk, Neb., Sue Moyer, Stevens Point, Gertrude (Chester) Feltz, Stevens Point, and Esther (Ernest) Rozek, Custer; and one brother, Ray (Evelyn) Studzinski, Stevens Point. She was also preceded in death by three sons, two daughters, two brothers and one sister.

domaszek

jonsr_1 — 10 Sep 2007 7:25:10 GMT

Looking for information on Thaddeus Domaszek of Portage County, Wis. He had a daughter Frances. Thanks

DOMASZEK (Frank) m DALECKA (Mary)

MAKKuehl — 23 Feb 2004 8:46:01 GMT

LaPOINT OLDS (Margaret)

Patti — 7 Jan 2004 10:18:05 GMT

I'm looking for Margaret LaPoint Olds and her children. She died in late 1893. Does anyone have any info about her?

Land Records

meplant — 28 Jun 2007 11:11:40 GMT

Does anyone know who I can contact in getting information about my ggrandfather owning or leasing land in Stevens Point, Portage County??

Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society

luculente — 2 Sep 2007 8:47:58 GMT

The Stevens Point Area (Portage County) Genealogical Society invites you to take a tour of their new updated website.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/ There will be lots of new additions over the next few months so check back often.

Thanks.

LuAnn
webmaster
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wispags/

Death look up Fierek please

szyduck169 — 29 Aug 2007 6:33:43 GMT

Name: Thos Fierek
Death Date: 03 Aug 1900
County: Portage
Volume: 01
Page #: 0321
Reel: 108
Image: 2814
Index Volume: -
ImageNum: 101443
Sequence #: 104881

Looking for parentage, informatant, cause, spouse, usual information.

Thanks
Kristin

FOSTER

Bob — 23 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

In two years of reading about surnames in Portage County, I have never once seen anyone (except me) that is interested in the name FOSTER.

Please---someone--help me with this one.

Thank you,
Bob

Portage County, Wisconsin Hail Storm July 1880

Not_A_Relative — 8 Aug 2007 1:32:28 GMT

Portage County, Wisconsin Hail Storm July 1880

http://gendisasters.com/data1/wi/storms/portageco-hailstorm-...

Lost Property: Henry Seipt, Owen Fehley, T. W. Anderson, Matt Heffron, Mrs. Lind, D. R. Clements, Patrick Stapleton, John Welch, Timothy Leary, Lukaszevig farms, John Keef, M. Dawson, Moses Leary, Pat Ryan, Joseph Owen, James D. McHugh, John Coniff, Chas. Van Hecke, M. Ryan, John Lewis, J. R. Pattee, M. F. and Burt Winslow, Lawrence Breitenstein, E. H. Vaughn, C. L. Rogers, Joseph McHugh, Valentine Laughlin, John Finch, W. S. Arnott, Mr. S. Spaulding, Mr. Gibbs, Mrs. Crosby, James Tovey, Henry Ward, Luther Hunter, Mr. Thorpe, John Finnessy, Tom Finnessy, William Leonard, Pat Corrigan, Lally Brothers, Thomas Clements, Mrs. Dolly, S. H. Parmenter, Henry Cate, Thomas Thompson, G. Kussman, H. O. Warner, Gus Carver, Henry Willard, Higgins Brothers, N. Blake, Pat Keefe, P. O'Brien, Jas. Bremmer, Haztwell farm, Mike Clark

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

CISEWSKI SKIBBA PRAIS (Mary - Mrs Bernard - Mrs Klemens F) 1949

Carla Wryzca — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mary CISEWSKI SKIBBA PRAIS Obituary - Stevens Point Daily Journal July 17, 1949

Mrs Mary SKIBBA PRAIS, a resident of St Point for many years, died at 3:15 o'clock this morning at St Michael's hospital. She had been at the hospital for the past two years and her condition was serious the last two months.

Mrs PRAIS whose maiden name was Mary CISEWSKI, was born Oct 29, 1880, in the town of Hull, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Martin CISEWSKI. Her marriage to Bernard SKIBBA of Junction City took place in June 1899. She resided at Antigo until after his death, which occurred Dec. 17, 1918. She married Klemens F PRAIS of St Point in 1921. Mr PRAIS died June 8, 1945. The PRAIS home for many years was at 324 North Phillips.

Mrs PRAIS is survived by six children, Mrs Margaret BATES and Mrs R D EGBERT of Oakland, CA, Mrs R H RAINSFORD of Green Bay, Mrs Norman G. OERTEL of St Point, Raymond J SKIBBA of Long Beach, CA, and Eugene SKIBBA of Montello; six step children, Mrs Theodore KING, Jerome PRAIS, and Peter PRAIS of St Point, Mrs Bernard LITERSKI of Stockton, Mrs. Lottie MCDONALD of Mankato, MN, and Joseph PRAIS of Muskegon, Mich.; four brothers, John CISEWSKI of Garfield, August and Leo CISEWSKI of St Point, and Alex CISEWSKI of Milwaukee; five sisters, Mrs Frank ADAMSKI, Mrs Stella DANIELSKI, Mrs Thomas SHULFER, Mrs Helen REPINSKI and Mrs Roy OSTRANDER, all of St Point, and seven grandchildren.

Mrs PRAIS was a member of St Stanislaus Catholic church and its Rosary society.

The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock at St Stanislaus church, followed by burial at Antigo. The body is at the Prais funeral home where the rosary will be said at 8 o'clock Thursday night.

FRANKLIN (Samuel)

bettys66 — 24 Feb 2005 3:37:12 GMT

My gg grandfather Samuel FRANKLIN and his daughter Lucy Franklin Ingraham lived in Portage Co, WI. Is the FRANKLIN (in Land of Lumber) possibly this one?

Betty in Texas

LUECK-SCHULTZ

tazcoco72_1 — 24 Jun 2007 7:31:14 GMT

I am looking for any information on OTTILIE W. LUECK (1862-1930). She was married to ADOLPH GUST SHULTZ (1857-1951). They were my great great grandparents. They were married on March 26, 1883 in Mecan Township, Marquette County.

Ottilie's parents were JOHAN LUECK & JULIANA KISON (no dates). Adolph's parents were THEOPIL SCHULTZ (1819-1862) & WIHLEMINA FREDERICKA ERNESTINA STEINBORN (1821-1913).

The children of Ottilie and Adolph were;
MARTHA H. (1883-?)
LOUIS SCHULTZ (1884-1945)
BERTHA EMMA (1886-1972)
LAURA I. (1887-?)
MINNIE ROSE (1889-1983) {My great grandmother}
WILLIAM F. SCHULTZ (1892-?)
RUDOLPH OTTO SCHULTZ (1894-?)
ALMA F. (1896-?)
ALFRED ADOLPH SCHULTZ (1898-1922)
EMMA J. (1900-?)
EVELINE I. (1902-?)
AUGUSTA G. (1904-?)

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Michelle
tazcoco72@gmail.com