Racine - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Taylor Orphanage Question

Bisquits33 — 1 Sep 2008 10:27:47 GMT

I would like to know if the Taylor orphanage was associated at one time with the Children's Home Society orphanage? I have a family connection to the surmname of Helding in Racine, Wi that i'm trying to run down.

Thank YOu.

Obit look up - Harold M. O’NEIL of Racine County

danzeise — 15 Jul 2008 7:25:23 GMT

I am looking for the obits/death notices and any other information about Harold M. O’NEIL of Racine County, WI, and his ancestors and descendents.

The information that has been passed down to me is –

Harold M. ONEIL B: 18 Feb 1893 in Racine; D: Oct 1966 in Racine
Florence (Harold’s wife) B: abt. 1893/4; D: unknown
Children –
Harold A. – B: 27 Dec 1912 in Racine; D: 9 Oct 1997 in Florida
Virginia – B: abt. 1915 in Racine; D: unknown
Kenneth – B: 28 Jan 1918 in Racine; D: 3 May 2003 in Racine
Richard – B: abt. 1927 in Racine; D: unknown

The parents of Harold M. O’NEIL were Frank O’NEIL and Lottie NELSON, who were married in Racine County in April 1892.

Lottie married again in Racine in Jan 1903 to a David GRIFFITHS. They had a son named David who was born in Racine in Mar 1904.

In the early 1900’s the family lived in Mount Pleasant; however by the 1920’s the family moved to Racine City.

Any and all assistance is appreciated.
Thank you.

Racine County Foxwell or Moyle Family? Photo help

susiebb — 17 Aug 2008 1:24:07 GMT

I have a photo of an unknown family. They could be part of the Moyle or Foxwell families--or even James Family--who settled in Racine County in the early 1840s; some went elsewhere, Iowa, Far West, and other places, later. Has anyone ever seen these people?

(I attached a file; I can't tell if it's going to post.)

Taylor Orphan Asylum-Taylor Avenue Orphanage

PhyllisPurple53 — 17 Feb 2006 8:01:53 GMT

My grandmother, Nellie Hamilton Schaffer, was raised at Taylor Orphan Asylum in Racine. She later went back to work at Taylor Avenue Orphanage as Supervisor of girls. Does anyone have stories about the Orphanage back in the late 1800's? Also, if there is any stories about my Grandmother who worked there and retired in 1955? My grandmother's sister Alice and her two brothers, Bill and George were also at the orphanage. Nellie Hamilton Schaffer was born on May 20, 1879. She died in Racine Nov.24, 1981.

trying to find out all i can on my home here in racine (formely knowed as draeger langendorf funearl home)

jenny9675309 — 26 Aug 2008 9:46:13 GMT

hi i know that some may think this is kind of nuts but well i love to find out as much as i can on this place and well who may have been here befor me for that may just still be here (lol) any way it would be nice just to know then just maybe i can start to use the basement and to get that feeling i get when i go down in it and well its just not there where i pick it up at in this place but well al over and for the most part this place is verry peacefull

Obit lookup please Bertha Udell DOD 2/10/1944

Sanjos347 — 15 Oct 2007 7:17:38 GMT

Could someone please look up a obit or death cert for a Bertha (Scherbart) Udell that was born 10/25/1881 in Portage and died in Racine on 2/10/1944. Hope fully there will be some info so I can get past a brick wall....thank you very much! Sandy

Memorial Cards

Doris — 24 Nov 2006 4:58:19 GMT

I found these items at a local Estate Sale, they are NOT my family nor do I have anymore information on them, but thought this information would be usefull to someone out there one day:

Memorial cards:
Rosemarie J Babe b: Feb 2, 1926 d: May 20, 1994

Margaret Babe b: Jan 10, 1902 d: June 24, 1996 - Funeral Home - Hansons Funeral Home Racine

Rev Arthur M Kulinski b: Feb 2, 1913 Ordained June 3, 1939 , d: Jan 27, 1988

Helen Mae Vyvyan b: Nov 14, 1915 d: Sept 19, 1995 I do have more information on this person - Funeral Home Polnasek-Daniels Union Grve, WI

Mrs Louise A Lohman b: July 1, 1906 d: Dec 27, 1992 Funeral Home - Draeger - Langendorf, Racine

Gladys S Reesman b: Feb 16, 1917 d: Oct 3, 1987 Funeral Home McCarthy-Koenig Funeral Home , Racine

Irene Gunderson b: Oct 20, 1920 d: Sept 2, 1997 - service at St. James Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on Sept 13, 1997

Marcella Kemen b: Oct 13, 1913 d: Apr 18, 1996 Funeral Home, Polnasek-Daniels , Union Grove

Amelie DeBrabander b: Nov 3, 1882 d: July 4, 1961 Funeral Home Rohde Funeral Home

Mrs Anna Jung b: Sept 19, 1870 d: Oct 16, 1963 H H HAll Funeral Home 700 Villa Street

Mr Frank Jung age 81 b: Nov 22, 1908 d: July 14, 1990 Polnasek Funeral Home Union Grove, WI

Ronald Jung b: Oct 18, 1935 d: Apr 29, 1997 held at St Paul The Apostle catholic Church Racine, Interment Westlawn Memorial Park, Heritage Funeral Home

Hope this helps someone
Doris

Mrs. Marie C. (Steimle) Draeger

Kathy — 22 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Obituary from "The Racine Journal - Times" dated Tuesday, September 1, 1953

DRAEGER, MRS. MARIE C.
1910 Taylor Avenue
Age 79. Passed away this morning, Sept. 1. Born in Sheboygan, Wis. on Nov. 14, 1873, Mrs. Draeger had formerly lived in Chicago before coming to Racine 41 years ago. She was a member of St. Edward's Church and the Racine Review WBA No. 18. Survivng are two sons, Walter and William; one daughter, Mrs. Madeline Lawranez, seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 9 a. m., in the Draeger Funeral Home and 9:30 a. m. in St. Edward's Church. Rev. Richard Schaefer officiating, interment will be in the Mound Cemetary. Friends may call at the DRAEGER FUNERAL HOME Wednesday afternoon after 4 o'clock and until service time. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening 8 o'clock in the funeral home.

Jacob Mueller Death Certificate/Obit look up

cynthiaherold1 — 29 Jun 2007 10:46:57 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Jacob Mueller, hoping that they are on the Death certificate, but I am not sure how to access one. Since I am in Texas it is very difficult for me to do any Wisconsin research.

If anyone could help with an obit and/or death certificate information it would be great. Here is the death info:

Jacob Mueller, born on May 2, 1857 in Germany, died June 28, 1945 in Racine, Wisconsin.

Court house look up- Simenson

dee_rechek — 7 Aug 2007 8:42:21 GMT

I am looking for proof of a death for Caroline (Karen) Dorthea Narum Simenson.
Born Sep 22, 1839 and died Mar 11, 1879. Family researcher disagree on death date. I believe she died around the time the baby Inga Elena Simenson. Born Feb 11, 1878 and Died Mar 11, 1879.
what is listed on the two death cerf? What cemetery? Thank You very much for your help.
Dee

Canter family

lenora53051 — 13 Aug 2007 12:28:54 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for a
!SSDI: Name: Russie Canter
SSN: 387-68-2562
Last Residence: 53406 Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, United
Born: 18 Jul 1894
Died: Jul 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Wisconsin (1973

She had a sister living in Racine also in 1930 census a Mrs. John Brown. I don't know when she died though

OBIT Look up Please Edward Jacob Herman DOD 2/26/1948

Sanjos347 — 23 Oct 2007 7:40:17 GMT

I am still trying to find a way around a very stubborn brick wall. Could someone please see if there is an obit for this man ina Racine newspaper? I am stopped cold. Thanks you!

Cemetery look up: A.P.Dickey(Albert P. Dickey)

DaveMasters — 2 Oct 2007 5:32:53 GMT

Could someone PLEASE look up what cemetery he is in.
Thank you for your time.If you come to find any more Dickey names, I would like them to.

Frank CERNY family Racine

anjinclay — 6 Jan 2007 7:57:04 GMT

Seeking further info on the following family which appears on 1930 Racine census at 2019 Main Street:

CERNY, Frank, 54, wife Barbara, 44 and children: Edward, 24, Helen, 22, Otto, 18, Libby, 15, Eugene, 12.

I don't know if a death index exists for Racine, but would especially like to known when Frank and Barbara died. Frank's mother Anna CERNY (CERNA) arrived 1905 through Ellis Island with granddaughter Anna CERNA enroute to Frank in Racine. The elder Anna was 66 at the time and possibly also died in Racine. The younger Anna was my grandmother, who died 1961 in Michigan.

Anything further on this family, especially death dates or living relatives, most welcome. Thank you.

Photo identification help

copet1 — 14 Jul 2008 1:59:19 GMT

I recently inherited this photo from my uncle's uncle, Joseph Senecal, who may have been in the American Legion.

This photo says it is the Racine Drum Corps, and I'm guessing it was taken around 1926. Is anyone familiar with this? Thanks!

Double Death Lookup in Racine

bsz3866 — 24 Aug 2008 6:41:56 GMT

I'm trying to find a death notice for Johanna Van Liessum & her husband John. They both died September 27, 1943. Johanna was also called Maud & was born June 10, 1890. There may also be a news article about them, since they both died on the same day (car accident, fire, ???). Thanks for your help.

Grassroots History of Racine

laurelcampbell — 18 Jul 2001 4:10:19 GMT

I saw Kathe's message about a book she has titled "Grassroots History of Racine". I am wondering if there is anything in that book on a Lewis KENT (wife, Margaret) in the 1870s in Racine. Also anything on any ELSNERs or SCHMIDTS. The Schmidts (no first names, sorry) were Margaret Kent's parents and were living with the Kents in 1879 according to the History of Racine and Kenosha Counties.

By the way, I have this book now and will do look ups for other people.

Thanks for your help, Laurel in Colorado.

Racine Off-year Census (1915) & City Directories

danzeise — 29 Jul 2008 5:43:45 GMT

Does anyone know if there was an off-year census taken for Racine in 1915 and if there are any City Directories available for Racine for 1914/1915? If there is, how can I acquire information from these sources? I am trying to locate family descendants during that time period and what their occupations were.

I can't seem to locate any reference to these types of sources for the time period that I am interested in on any of the Racine history sites or the Racine Library site. That does not mean that it is not there, but only that I was unable to locate anything about them.

Can anyone help me locate the answers? Thank you for your time and effort.

Marriage look-up

taltos017 — 25 Jul 2008 1:54:39 GMT

I am looking for the marriage record of Frank Viola/Verona Csaszar (Chasar, Chazar, etc), two Hungarian immigrants who got married in southeastern Wisconsin around 1910. They were in Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee counties at this time, I don't know which county the marriage took place.
Thank you in advance.
Chris Kovach

Emma Smader

danzeise — 4 Nov 2006 2:29:32 GMT

Naturalization Papers for Racine residents

mjhertenstein — 10 Jul 2008 4:22:09 GMT

I'm trying to locate naturalization papers for Christian or Chris Johnson (perhaps Jensen). Christian was born 13 Nov 1872 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and died 13 Dec 1944 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, USA. The 1930 Census stated he was naturalized in 1888. I don't have a good listing for his residence at that time, only speculation that it was in Racine WI. Rumor has it he, and two brothers, Charlies and Nels came too America and settled in Racine. They all moved away later, but I don't have a good timeline. Can anyone help me? Are any of you researching 3 Johnson brothers? Where would I write in Racine for his naturalization papers?

Peterson

RosyOGreaty — 21 Jul 2008 12:24:38 GMT

Trying to get info on Lawrence Peterson & his wife, Minnie K.I find them on the 1910 & 1920 census living in Racine. They have a son named Lawrence born about 1907 in Ky. I believe Minnie was an Obrian before she married Lawrence. Any info on this family would be appreciated.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Rosa

Genealogy

MJ Bradley — 12 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ellis Hughes a name given to 3 generattions of men. The father of the 1st one was William Hughes who settled in Racine around 1842 with his wife Janet and 9 children one of which was Elliswho was around 19 yrs of age. Ellis 1
died in 1905 at the age of 72 Ellis 2 died in 1927 at the age of 60 Ellis 3 died in 1966 at the age of 58. they are all buried in Mound or Holy Cross cemetaries in Racine. I am unable to find the connection between the 1st and 2nd Ellis Hughes. The second Ellis married Susan B Kremer(Kaemer) B: 1877 D:1962 Her Father was John Kremer mother was Elizabeth Olle(SIC). I welcome any insight into this that any one would like to share. Thank you very much

MJB

1989 obituary lookup please

dck516 — 5 Jul 2008 11:05:48 GMT

Could I please have an obituary lookup done for Fred A. SEEGER, who died June 26, 1989, Racine, WI?

Thank you,
David

Copelan/Copeland Genealogy

dubuquecoguy2001 — 26 Jun 2008 8:22:53 GMT

I am seeking information on a Madison Copelan/Copeland who was born in VA and died in racine WI about 6 Aug 1870 Married to a Rachael Varian...can anyone help??

Collins/Rodgers/Bergman/Schatzman

diane1302 — 29 Jun 2008 7:21:41 GMT

Looking for info on the family of Louis Adlebert and Susan Porter (Rodgers) Collins. Their known children are Edward, Sylvia Frances, Hazel, Stella, David, Ernest Harold and Mildred Grace. I think all the children were born in Outagamie County. Louis d in Racine 21 May 1923 and Susan also in Racine 23 Jan 1913. May be buried in Mound Ceme.
Sylvia m. Wm. Bergman, Hazel m. Jacob Schatzman Jr and Stella m. George Krause.
Any info would be very much appreciated. Please e mail me at isiahcreek@gmail.com
Thank you,
Diane

looking for henneman information

JasonKnutson51 — 15 Jun 2008 6:26:48 GMT

i am looking for information on gottifried & augusta lueck henneman in racine county. any information would be a great help.

SANDFORD death record 1869

Jpsandford — 4 Jun 2008 1:52:18 GMT

Loking for the smallest bit of information about Robert SANDFORD who was living in the home of his daughter, Lydia
STEBBINS (Edward) in Racine at the time of his death in 1869. Would like to find the place of burial and possibly a picture of a headstone. Also need info about his wife Rachel Marsh SANDFORD who died in Wisconsin in 1859.

Any help is much appreciated.

Obituary Lookup Please for 1994

CAROLYNCAF — 31 May 2008 6:17:00 GMT

Can someone lookup the Racine Obituary for the following death:
Sena A Biehn
February 14, 1994
Sena was my Aunt and I need her maiden name which should come along with her obituary.
Thanks for the help!!

PARMETER - ROZENSY / ROSE / ROZE

jhamwhit — 24 May 2008 4:50:40 GMT

I recently found a marriage notice in the Racine Daily Journal, published 12 May 1906, page 13 stating:
"It was announced today that on March 15 last, Miss Anna Rozensy and Mr. Lyle Parmeter of this city, were quietly united in marriage at Waukegan, Ill. It will be a surprise to the friends of the popular couple. Congratulations are now in order."
Lyle and Anna were actually married on on 14 Mar 1906 in Waukegan, Lake Co., IL. The marriage record calls her Anna Rose of Racine age 18 years, and Lyle's surname is given as PARMENTER. A notation on the page states "do not publish."

Lyle and Anna appear on the 1910 census in Racine, and in Detroit, MI in 1920. They were divorced at Detroit in 1924. I can find no record of Anna's parents. She was born about 1888/89 in Wisconsin.

John Joseph SOENS, 1831/33 - 1869, obit lookup please

Kathy_Friberg — 5 Nov 2007 3:40:06 GMT

Please - looking for an obit in parents hometown for John Joseph SOENS, b. ca. 1831/33 in Alsace-Lorraine? Family immigrated ca. 1842 to Racine. Parents: William (Wilhelm) and Catherine (DIETRICH) SOENS. John died in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN somewhere between May 1 - June 2, 1869, but can not find an obituary. Looking perhaps for obit in parents home town - Racine. John's wife: Magdalena CLASSEN. Any help GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!! kfriberg@amerytel.net

DREW FAMILY OF RACINE

SueParry71 — 9 May 2008 11:51:43 GMT

LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF EDWARD ALMON DREW AND JENNIE ERICKSON DREW. THEY WERE MARRIED IN JENNIE'S HOMETOWN OF COLTON, SD IN 1919. MOVED LATER TO RACINE, WISCONSIN. JENNIE DREW WAS LIVING IN RACINE WISCONSIN IN 1981. CHILDREN COULD BE: DONALD DREW, LORAN DREW AND ALLYN DREW. I BELIEVE THAT EDWARD A. DREW DIED APRIL 27TH, 1981 IN OR AROUND THE RACINE, WI. AREA. PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU.

Casten Christopherson d. Oct 1860

romeo311 — 1 May 2008 7:06:07 GMT

This is a tough one for me.
So here are the facts if anyone can help me out.
This man was born in Demark, don't know where or when.

His children were scattered from home after his death in 1860 because their step-dad didn't like them after thier mother re-married.

All the children took the surname Casten.

Family records typed in 1963 say he served in the Danish army before immigrating.

They settled in Waterford, Racine, Wisconsin.

He was killed while digging a well at the age 35 when a stone bucket hauling dirt fell on his head.(Oct1860)

He married Marie Dorothy (Mary) Larson (19Apr1829)-(22Dec1885) in Denmark, dont know where or when.

She remaried Hans Helgesen in 1861, children took the surname Hanson.

Children with Casten:
Hannah (8Apr1853)-(8Dec1934)
Christopher (9Jun1854)-(21Mar1922)
Lars (Lewis) (25Dec1855)-(3Jun1940)
George (1859-1887)
Dorothy Marie (Mary) (27Dec1860)-(6Sep1925)
All the children were listed as born in Wisconsin.

This might seems like a wealth of infomation, but my problem is I cannot find any records of these people before the children are already in thier teens.(1870 Census with Hannah living at another house as a servent) Casten does not exsist on paper as far as I can find. Any help with this would be greatly appriciated!!

Old English Settlement Cemetery

Charlene Conklin — 25 Aug 2001 5:24:37 GMT

Is a listing of the burials in the Old English Settement Cemetery available? Many of my ancestors are buried there.

Joseph and Elinor Rhodes Schofield arrived in that community from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Englad in 1842 with the two oldest of their family of four sons and one daughter. Joseph died June 26, 1847 and Elinor July 14, 1847.

I should like to share data re our Settlement family members with the above surnames.

Robert Berkley

AliciaKMarshall — 15 Apr 2008 3:30:07 GMT

Hi
I was going though my late Aunt's scrap book and in it
was a child's school type painting by the above. Since her
son would be in his early 50's , this must have been a classmate/friend of Pat's. It is a manger scene.
If he wants it back to I would mail it to the family.
My Aunt and her husband ( Calverley) lived in Racine.
Alicia Marshall

Richard and Margaret Brown 1850 Burlington

bgolden1951 — 7 Apr 2008 8:35:52 GMT

Does anyone have information on Richard and Margaret BROWN who are listed in the 1850 Census for Burlington? Richard is 58, b. VT and Margaret 56, b. NY.

I am searching for my elusive 2nd ggf, Richard Gibson Brown. I found a Richard and Margaret BROWN in the 1860 Census for Anderson, Mendocino, CA. They are living with Albert BRAYTON and family. Richard died soon after the census and is buried in Mendocino County. The BROWN and BRAYTON families have many connections through generations.

I only have a few years of his life documented (1840 - 1848)! His first son, Loammi Bryon b. 1840 Fairport, Muscatine, IA, m. Rebecca Moore 1844 Rock Island Co., IL, second son Benjamin Franklin b. 1844 Illinois City, IL, daughter Susan b. 1846 and son Richard Gibson b. 1848.

I can not find any of this family living in the same household in the 1850 census, but a Richard appears in Burlington, Racine, WI (the above mentioned).

thanks!

Sproat Family of Waterford, WI

mmmmikkimac — 12 Apr 2008 8:27:30 GMT

Checking for any information on the Sproat family of Waterford, WI who were originally from Fair Haven, VT.

Allied families are Kittredge and Powell.

contact Mikki at

mmmmikkimac@aol.com

Howard A. SCHULZ born 1914 Racine Co, WI, died 1957 California, wed Rosalie SOARES, son of Jacob Schulz and Alma BERG.

fhewston — 21 Dec 2006 5:50:48 GMT

Ca death index has Howard Arthur SCHULZ born WI 22 July 1914 and died 8 June 1957 San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Mother's maiden name was BERG.
WWI draft registration has:
Jacob Bernard Schulz born 31 october 1880, baker, living in Racine City, Racine Co, WI wife is Mrs. Alma Berg Schulz
The 1930 Racine City census ED 14 has:
Jacob B. SCHULZ age 49
wife Alma age 40
son Howard A age 15
son Richard A age 13
son John P age 11
roomer Albert Ruggaber age 49
Another Racine County researcher found newspaper articles showing that Jacob SCHULZ, son of the deli/bakery businessman Otto Schulz wed Alma BERG in MONTANA but that they returned to live in Racine City.
Alma Berg is the daughter of Albert BERG and Augusta (surname not known).
1900 census ward 7 Racine City ED 45
Albert BERG age 44 born Jan 1855 born Germany emigrated 1881
wife Augusta Berg age 39 b- Dec (?) 1860 Germany emig 1881
dau Annie L. age 14 born Sept 1885 WI
son Herman age 12 born Feb 1888 WI
dau Alma age 10 born Jan 1890 WI
dau Clara E. age 8 born Apr 1892 WI
dau Amanda age 4 born Sept 1895 WI
1900 ED 31, Racine City Ward 1, WI census
Otto SCHULZ age 47 (49?), baker, born Mar 1851 or 1853 Germany, emigrated 1878
wife Josephine age 31 born Jan 1869
son Jacob born May 1881 WI baker
son Phillip born Oct 1882 WI
dau Etta born Nov 1883 WI
dau Lena born Aug 1884 WI
dau Rosie born June 1885 WI
1930 Racine City Ward 3 ED 18 WI census
((Jacob Schulz' brother Philip Louis SCULZ wed Ella POLAND, daughter of Charles A. POLAND, shoemaker (from Massachusetts via Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, son of Oliver POLAND and Tryphena RENNARD) and Margaretta (surname unknown) from Ireland.))
Phil Schulz age 48 born WI Ger Ger
wife Ella age 48 Illinois father Mass mother Ireland
son O.B. age 25 born WI
dau Rose A. age 17 born WI
dau Frances P. age 12 born WI
nephew Royal E. POLAND
They also had a daughter Grace Margaret who wed Milton F. HAUMERSEN, son of John and Caroline HAUMERSEN.
Seeking living descendants to discuss the SCHULZ and BERG families and share photos etc.
Thanks
Alma's brother Herman BERG wed Lilian RIEMER, daughter of Herman Riemer. Their children were Kenneth and Harley BERG

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 2 Apr 2008 12:25:38 GMT

I am looking for an Obit for Robert E Sykes(1-12-1929 (d) 1-9-2008 in Racine(Racine) Wisconsin. Thank you Debbie

George Miller

TimDupy — 23 Jun 2001 2:18:10 GMT

I am in need of any information concerning George Miller, born 1794 Orange County, Virginia and died 1856 Voree, Racine County, Wisconsin. He was associated with J.J. Strang and the group of Mormans who came to Voree after the 1846 exodus from Nauvoo. Was his wife Margaret Kite? Is there an obituary for him? Need family tree and connection to the Miller family in Boone county, Kentucky. He had a son who went to Texas after the exodus to the Common Stock Colony on the Pedernales and in 1847 George went after him, was this son named Reuben?

Finding family info, and plat maps

Heather Marenda — 15 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Lokking for Rolfson family info, as well as original plat maps of Racine County (Waterford, Norway, Denoon)Denoon may also be listed in Waukesha County. Thanks a million!

Pierce Quirk

pennykresl1 — 18 Mar 2008 3:57:13 GMT

Looking to find information on Pierce Quirk. I found the reference @ WI Historical Archives online.

WNI Record Details
Last Name: Quirk
First Name: Pierce
Qualifier:
Day:
Month:
Year: 1808 -
County: Racine
Volume:
Page: 673
Record Type: Biographical Sketch
Source: History of Racine and Kenosha counties, Wisconsin
Published: 1976
Location: Microfilm R27 N93
Notes: S.1. Unigraphic, Inc., A reproduction with a new index of the original edition published in Chicago by the Western Historical Company in 1879 - a microfilm copy of which is in the Microforms Room.
Portrait: no

Can someone please do a look up if they have access to this book in Racine? Or copy and scan it, and send via email for me? I was wondering what it said about him. I am thinking a William Quirk that is related to me by a marriage, may be related to him since William Quirk named his son Pierce Quirk also. And then Pierce named his son Pierce also. I am thinking there has to be a connection.

Thanks.
Penny

photo of Nielsen Racine, Wis

jeadoretoi — 8 Mar 2008 8:29:26 GMT

i have a photo of Fredrick (ferdinand?) Nielson. the black and white photo.. is very old some genealogy with it states
he was born in Denmark 1853. I'm selling this photo along with others related. Anna Nielsen Krienbring, Rose Marie Nielson. i wont be on here long but my email address is
askseekknock2@hotmail.com

100 yr, Old Photos- SLAIGHT,HAUGAN,MERRILL,BARRY,CODMAN,TAYLOR

haroldar52 — 28 Feb 2008 5:53:25 GMT

I have some old photographs that are not my family.
Horatio Taylor, Lewis and Mercy Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. A. Constatine Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Codman, Mrs. Haugan, Katie Slaight.
Let me know if they are your family and would like a copy. I can email it to you.
Harold Ralston

Robert and Ellen/ Ann Campbell

Scot1842 — 26 Feb 2008 1:08:15 GMT

Ancestor's Robert and family arrived in America July 1841, at New York, from Ireland. By 1845, they took up residence at Dover, Racine Co. Wisconsin. Their children were:Robert Campbell born Ireland 1838; James A.Campbell born at sea (Atlantic Ocean)June 1841; Jeannie Campbell born 1846 Wisconsin; Samuel born 1849;Eliza 1853;John Campbell born 1856 Wisconsin.
James A. Campbell volunteered during the Civil War-1864 and mustered out 1864 with his company -Wisconsin.
Married Elizabeth Beardsley born 1846, New York. Her parents, Porter and Lydia (Patterson) removed from New York shortly after 1850 to Wabasha County, Minnesota where they remained to the end.
Robert is shown on the 1850 Federal census at Racine, Wisconsin with wife's name shown as Ellen.
Again on the 1860 census, wife's name is shown as Ann.
I would like to know if there are other descendants, and if anyone can explain the reason for difference in wife's name. What happened to Robert Campbell following the 1860 census ?
Son Robert Jr and wife, Rosa, with sister Jeannie Campbell are next shown on the 1870 census at Chicago, Ill.

Adoption records/ info on Wilhem Busack (born 1868 or 1869 in Prussia) being adopted into Henning Family

JP1787 — 1 Feb 2008 12:02:10 GMT

My GG Grandfather was Wilhelm Busack (I have Lutheran Church Records of him being confirmed in Burlington Wisconsin, Racine County under this name in 1883)but he was adopted by the Henning Family and named Frank Henning. I have no idea when the adoption took place.
I believe I found his original family...on the 1870 Census Records for Spring Prairie, Walworth County, showing Mary Busack born in Prussia about 1802 (without occupation), Eliza Busack born in Prussia about 1835 (without occupation), brother John born in Prussia about 1859 and then Willie, age 2, born around 1868.
There was NO father listed and the age of "Willie" matches up with my GG-Grandfather. How can I prove this was his family or find this adoption record? Whatever happened to the rest of his "Busack" family?
Willie was born on a ship arriving in New York and I cannot find that ship that they came in on either?
There is a disease in that side of my family and I would like to decipher where it is coming from. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jayne

Burlington Newspapers

lk4779 — 21 Feb 2008 2:15:46 GMT

Does anyone know of a site to access obits from newspapers in this area? Thanks for any help.

Abram EVELAND

leo1023 — 21 Feb 2008 2:21:54 GMT

I am looking for any information on the parents of ABRAM EVELAND born 27 Aug 1806 in Oxford, NJ, who married Alymra Chapel who is from Canada. I can find much information about these two, except for Abram's parents. Family rumor has it that Fredrick Eveland was his dad, but I can find no proof (i.e. birth records or even census records) that show Abram's parents. Please help! (PS I have seen Wayne V Jones' Book and he never mentions an Abram or Abraham born in 1806 (or even close). Fredrick evidently had as many as 14 children, but some of those names have been forgotten and lost. Is my ggg-grandfather one of those lost names?
Thanks for any help.

Dubuque, Fewless/Fewlass, Breitsprecher, Loucks family

Stacey — 4 May 2002 12:06:23 GMT

Hello, I am searching for anyone with information regarding the following individuals:

Joseph Earl Dubuque, often reffered to only as Earl, born in March of 1900 in Racine, WI. Died about 1951. His father was Charles Dubuque. His siblings were Ethel, George, and Charles Jr. He married Mildred Mabel Martha Breitsprecher. Mildred was born August 10, 1896 in Racine, WI. to Charles Breitsprecher and Thora Amundson.

Also Herman Henry Fewless/Fewlass, born October 23, 1882, died December 1964. He married Ella Jane Loucks. Ella was born September 9, 1889 in Pastoneida, and died February 4, 1969 in Menominee, MI. She was the daughter of Peter Loucks and Lillia McIntire.

Any information would be very useful, thank you for your time! –Stacey

LUCIUS BLAKE AND BLAKE FAMILY OF RACINE AND SPARTA

laurabelle1 — 27 Aug 2003 2:17:27 GMT

I am trying to obtain the death date and obituary of Hon. Lucius Sawyer Blake of Racine, Wisconsin. He was a very prominent pioneer of Racine, at one time being the largest real estate holder in Racine. He was born on March 14, 1816 and was alive as late as 1870 when he was a member of the legislature. His wife was an "English lady", by the maiden name of Caroline Elliott. His father was Levi Blake and mother Polly/Mary Sanford Blake. His father was an early treasurer of Racine County. He had several brothers, who were also prominent men of Wisconsin including; Charles Hilton "Hilton" Blake m. Laura Kimball; Edward Sanford Blake m. 1) Jan Ford and 2) R. Anna Phillips; Albert H. Blake m. Margaret Logan. I'd be interested in the death dates and obits of any of the above mentioned people.

Thanks,
Annette Klosner Hoskins

1895 state census lookup please

anjinclay — 6 Feb 2008 10:41:41 GMT

Would appreciate if some kind person would see if there is a listing for the following family in Racine:

HLINOVSKY, Joseph, abt. 50, b. Bohemia
" , Barbara, abt. 45 b. Bohemia
" , Anton, about 19

Surname has been spelled numerous odd ways, so could be Lenofsky (or even anglicized as CLAY).

Thank you very much.

Norway Lutheran Cemetery, Heg Park

johnson5412 — 5 Feb 2008 6:50:12 GMT

Does anyone have an online list of this cemetery? My 3rd Great Grandfather, (Jens Eriksen, - Jens Jensen in the cemetery) is buried there. I think several of his sons, Ole Johnson, Edward Johnson, and John Johnson all lived there and I would like to know if they are buried there also. I have contacted the church, but that has been unsuccessful so far. Thanks.

New Resources at Burlington Historical Society Web Site

Jeff Kiekenbush — 27 Aug 2002 2:38:15 GMT

Look Up Please

BeckiBlair — 12 Jan 2006 8:10:32 GMT

I have a Paul Duratny and his wife Pauline (don't know maiden name) on the 1930 census for Racine Co., Racine WI with their three children Edward, Elsie and Dorothy. I'm looking for marriage records for the parents and three children and the spouses names. I don't know whether they stayed in Racine or not . All three children were born in Racine. Parents born in Slovakia, died in Racine. The oldest child, Edward, was born 1/13/1920 , died 2/1993 according to social security records. I have nothing on the children. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

FRIEDRICH Death certificate or death notice in newspaper

woodsyhill — 2 Feb 2008 6:09:41 GMT

Hello

If anyone would have any information about the death of Frank FRIEDRICH on Sep. 14, 1894 in Racine County it would be most appreciated.

Frank apparently was born in Ohio,, He had a sister Anna Friedrich who married William Burger in Ohio. Frank and Anna's parents were Frank Xaver Friedrich and Maria Josephine Mayer from Germany.

If there is any death certificate or death notice in the newspaper we are looking for confirmation of Frank's parents names and where they were from in Germany or France. Also Frank's siblings names etc.

Thanks so much

Marj

Photo of the first Honey Creek Freewill Baptist church

copet1 — 27 Jan 2008 5:17:47 GMT

A few months ago while doing research at the Walworth County Historical Society, I located a local history book that featured a photo of the first Freewill Baptist church in Honey Creek.

I'm trying to find a copy of the photo that is not a photocopy. I'm the president of the Wisconsin Freewill Baptist Historical Society and we'd like to have a clean copy of the old church that was torn down for the "new" church that burned down around 1920.

Any help would GREATLY be appreciated. Thank you!

courthouse look-up for marriage in Racine

DebbieTyrrell77 — 24 Jan 2008 6:24:38 GMT

I am needing a look-up in the courthouse of Racine for a record of marriage for the years of 1913 and 1914.
I am not sure of the exact date of the marriage. The look-up is for Rudolph Larson and Inga Wamnes.

Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Debbie
Sydney, Australia

Jagerson Marriage

LSANL — 19 Jan 2008 12:00:45 GMT

I am looking for the marriage record of my 2nd great grandparents Ole Jagerson and Ambjor Myhre Sondral who were married in Racine, Wis on Sept 6, 1851. I have been unable to find any county records from this date. I'm wondering if there would be any church records, etc. Both were recent immigrants from Norway (1849 and 1850 arrivals)Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Marriage date

dee_rechek — 15 Dec 2007 2:27:24 GMT

Looking for marriage date for Soren Simonson b. June 8, 1862 married to Caroline/Karen/Dorthea Narum/Nerum born Sep 22 1839. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Dee

HAWKINS

evabryant69 — 9 Dec 2007 8:24:45 GMT

I am looking for the family of Birtie Elnore Hawkins, her husband and parents.. she was in Racine, Wisconsin in 1923, when she had a daughter, Virginia.
I was told that her husband was Charles August Raesmch.
I have not been able to find any information on the surname
Raesmch. Can anyone help..I live in Virginia.
Thanks.

Wilbert C. Rateike Obituary

arliss13 — 15 Nov 2007 11:35:47 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Wilbert C. Rateike, who was born in Illinois on January 20, 1906 and died in Burlington on June 10, 1999. He was married to Elaine Reschke.

Any Shulak, Draginis, Grigalunas researcher's out there??

pwandell — 12 Nov 2007 7:55:00 GMT

Hi, I am looking especially for the family of Emil Shulak, raised in Caledonia, Racine co, Wisconsin. I believe he is the son of Joseph shulak and martha Haupt. They had several children who were raised there including

Marhta 1904
Joseph 1905
William 1908
Emil 1909
Emma 1914
Rose 1917
Vlasta 1920

I found them on the 1910 under Sulak
1920 under Orsulak
1930 under shular

If any have any info on emils brother/sisters I would greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks

Tricia

Emrich and Harms

Buckers01 — 20 Oct 2007 11:30:56 GMT

I am looking for the names and birth dates of the children of Louisa(Emrich) and August Harms. According to Louisa's obit in "The Racine Weekly Journal", May 9, 1901, they had 2 sons and 2 daughters. No names were listed.

Thank you for any information that you are willing to share.

Need lookup of an obituary - Smader

danzeise — 19 Oct 2007 6:14:03 GMT

I have a brick wall that has had me stumped for years. I would appreciate it if someone could locate an obit or any other information for Emma Smader / Smadar who died in Racine in March 1974. She was born abt. 1900. I do not think Smader was her birth last name as I have not been able to locate her on the Wisconsin Genealogy Index web site.
I hope there will be some info that is located so I can get past this brick wall....thank you very much for your help!

Courthouse Lookup - Marriage Record

bjorgenson78 — 12 Oct 2007 1:41:28 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record for my g-g-grandparents. They came from Denmark in May 1872 and immigrated to Racine, WI the same year. They were not married when they arrived to the USA and had their first child in 1875. Married sometime between May 1872 through 1875

Names:

Iver Jorgensen b. Feb 24 1841 - Denmark
Sorine Frederica "Kjaer" Sorensen b. 30 Nov 1844 - Denmark

The were both living in Polk County, WI in 1880 but Polk County has no marriage records for Iver and Sorine so my next best guess would be Racine.

Thanks you,
Brian Jorgenson

obit lookup for Frances LaHatchka in 1921 Burlington newspaper

rensink — 7 Oct 2007 1:31:02 GMT

On the website of the Burlington Historical Society there is a reference to a newspaper article regarding the death of my g-g-grandmother, Frances LaHatchka, on 08-28-1921. The reference is "S 09-09-21" and according to the website this would be the 09 Sep 1921 issue of the Burlington Standard Democrat. I understand that microfilm copies of the newspaper are available at the Burlington Public Library, but since I do not live in the area I would be most grateful is someone could look this up for me. I will be glad to reimburse you for any costs.

AMANDA LEHMAN

Ken Goldsmith — 21 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for date of death of AMANDA MALMSTADT LEHMAN. She died about January 1966 in Racine County. Also looking for date of marriage of Amanda Malmstadt to Edward Lehman (before 1913).

Seeking info on Seth Parsons

mlstockstad — 10 Sep 2007 5:02:14 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for information on Seth F Parsons b. abt 1814, m. to Mary J Milligan on 01 Jan 1839 in Racine. On 30 Nov 1847 Mary J Parsons then married my gr-gr-grandfather James M Sprague, but I am lacking any information on Seth's birthplace, parents, death and if he and Mary had any children together.

Thanks very much,
Marcia

Courthouse Look-up PLEASE..HOLZHEIMER

larouge — 11 Aug 2007 6:17:41 GMT

Am looking for the marriage certificate for
ANTON (ANTHON)HOLZHEIMER &
CATHARINA MEYER (MEIR,MAYER,CATHERINE, KATHERINE)
Married on: June 27'th., 1848
PLACE: SAINT MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN

Am hoping to discover ANTON'S place of birth in Germany & parents names.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide!!
Rita J. HOLTZHEIMER WYMORE

Obit requests in Racine

bish331 — 28 Aug 2007 6:31:10 GMT

Would appreciate help obtaining obits on:
Drusilla Salbasian or Salbashian, d. 25 Nov. 1946
May Josephine Bishop, d. 11 Dec. 1947
Georgia Bishop, d. 18 May 1977

All died in Racine.

Racine Wisconsin Gall Family

jen4344 — 7 Aug 2001 5:45:40 GMT

Searching for information on Charlotta Nitz who married an Unknown Gall. They had 8 children: Frank, Herman, Hulda, Bertha (who married a Staaden) Paul, Ida, Ferdinand and Gustave. Please contact me. Thank you.

Rube Tronson and His National Barn Dance Fiddlers

wkgncuz — 28 Jul 2007 2:22:53 GMT

I have pictures (postcards) of Rube Tronson and His National Barn Dance Fiddlers when they played in Lake County, IL and in southern WI. It appears they were affilliated with WLS in Chicago. The date of these post cards are probably about 1940? I really don't know. Contact me, if interested in a copy.

Looking for Kale Street in Racine about 1910.....

DKasuk — 24 Jul 2007 12:22:12 GMT

Kazimierz Dawidziak age 19 along with his two sister-in-laws, Bronislawa and Stanislawa Lewandowska immigrated to the U.S. in January of 1910 and were going to 1014 Kale St. in Racine. Was the street name changed? Am unable to find this street or a 1910 census record of Kazimierz Dawidziak or his two sister-in-laws.

Olga Marie Flora Knoke Obituary

John_in_Racine_WI — 11 Jul 2007 5:50:23 GMT

Posting for the archives;

Liebenow, Mrs. Olga
(Nee: Knoke)
Lutheran Home for the Aging
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: Formerly of Racine
Mrs. Olga Liebenow, age 95, was called to her Heavenly Home, on Dec. 4, 1987. Mrs. Liebenow was born Olga Marie Flora Knoke October 12, 1892 in New London, Wisconsin. Mrs. Liebenow moved to Racine in 1915 when she married Otto Liebenow who preceded her in death four years ago. Mrs. Liebenow was active at St. John’s and Redeemer Lutheran Churches and Racine Lutheran High School and was a member of St. John’s and Lutheran High School Ladies Guild. Mrs. Liebenow is survived by five sons and four daughters: Theodore (Carol) and Robert (Lois) of Racine; the Rev. George (Doris) of Cincinnati Ohio; Walther of Minneapolis, Minn.; Marie (Dr. John) Sperry of Mosely, Virginia; Ruth (Eugene) Menzel of Wauwatosa, Wis.; Herbert (Charlene) and Esther Liebenow of Milwaukee, Wis. and Lois (Donald) Webster of Cattaraugus, New York; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. One son Erich preceded her death in 1941. A1so surviving are many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Sunday from 5:00 until 8:00 pm. at the PURATH-STRAND FUNERAL HOME 3915
Douglas Ave. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 7, 1987 at 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memoria1s to one’s favorite charity have been suggested.
Published in the Racine Journal Times
12/5/1987

Mestousis family

debbie1140 — 1 Jul 2007 6:10:28 GMT

looking for anything whatsoever regarding this family.
I've gathered bits and pieces but nothing substantial enough to link them into the tree.

Despina Unknown born ca. 1865 in Chios, Greece (then Ottoman Empire)
married to Peter or Pericles Mestousis born ca. 1858 also in Chios, Greece (then Ottoman Empire)
came to US through boston in 21 oct. 1915 with children Evriclia(1902), Mike(1905) & Chrysavgi (1901)
they appear in Racine on census Jan 7, 1920 living at 403 6th street racine wisconsin w/ Ericha & Mike
despina (age 55) & peter (age 62)
died after jan 7, 1920
had a daughter Marika (arrived 27 June 1914, born 1895, on Kaiser Franz Josef I as Marika Mestoussis)

thats about all I have, I beleive Despina is my great-grandfather's 1st cousin. Am desperately hoping my theory is true, specifically that her father George Sideridis is brothers with my great great grandmother Eleni Sideridis.
Anything extra (her mother's maiden name for example) would be a wonderful bonus!

thank you all xx

Lückfeld/Lueckfeld families?

PamGosl — 6 Jun 2007 8:16:07 GMT

Hello,

Looking to connect with anyone with interest in or knowledge of Lueckfeld families in Racine. A William L. b. 1823-4 died there 1897, in 1880, had spouse Dora, children Ferdinand, William, and William Jr in 1910 had children Elinor, Arnold, Luella, Leona. They were likely from Koenigsberg, (Neumark, Brandenburg)Germany, now Poland area.

Any leads or information of connections or more information would be great!!

Sincerely, Pam in California

Racine Churches Built by George Zirbes

vowagie — 27 Jun 2007 1:36:10 GMT

George Zirbes, born 1848 in the German village of Uedersdorf (district of Daun), was a contractor and builder in Racine in the late 1800s. Among the public buildings he erected were St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Church of the Holy Name, the chapel at St. Catherine's Academy and the additions to St. Joseph's Church. A biography of Mr. Zirbes can be found in Portrait and Biographical Album of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin (Chicago: Lake City Publishing Co. 1892), p. 342.

A German gentleman named Friedbert Wisskirchen writes articles on the history of the district of Daun, including articles on emigrants who left that area and settled in the United States. He is compiling biographical sketches on George Zirbes and members of his family to be included in a book to be published in July. He would like to get into contact with anyone who may have pictures and information on the churches that George Zirbes built. If anyone has additional information these churches or Mr. Zirbes himself, feel free to email Mr. Wisskirchen at Friedbert.Wisskirchen@vgv.daun.de. He has asked me to post this message because his English skills are a little rusty. Feel free also to email me any information and I will forward it to Mr. Wisskirchen. Thanks in advance.

Michael

Mrs Evelyn Skarie Pfeffer Feb 1953 Info 1912-1953

Annapape — 19 Jun 2007 12:51:27 GMT

"Funeral Friday for Mrs.Pfeffer' Obit from 1953 "Racine Journal"dated, February 12,1953. "Funeral services will be held in Milwaukee Friday morning for Mrs. Theodore J. Pfeffer age 41 above (Photo is in newspaper) who died Tuesday at her home in Milwaukee,WI.
Mrs.Pfeffer is the former Evelyn Skarie of Waterford,WI. Before her marriage in August 1943. To Dr. T.J.Pfeffer she was widely known in Racine as a concert solist and with church choirs.
Dr.Pfeffer formerly a rediologist at St. Mary's Hospital and is now chief of radiology at Veteran's Memorial Hospital, Wood,WI.
A graduate of Racine-Kenosha Normal School. Miss Pfeffer also studied at the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin College of Music. For a short time taught in Sturtevant ,Wis.
Mrs. Pfeffer had 3 children, Patricia Ann, Theodore Jr. and Linda Joan. Also surviving is her mother Mrs. John Holm of Sturtevant,WI. Also four sisters: Mrs. Walter Mackey.Dorothy Skarie,Mrs.Elmer Peterson of Houston ,Texas.
Mrs.Juan Reyes of Los Angelos and two brothers Paul and Harold Skarie of Waterford.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the Funeral home at West Lisbon ave and North Fifty-fourth Street, Milwaukee and at 9:30 a.m. in the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church,Elm Grove,WI. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery,Milwaukee,WI."
(Evelyn was a cousin)

DANEK Surname

Kathy Hertzog — 3 Jul 2001 9:48:23 GMT

Hello,
I am researching my ancestors who settled in Caledonia, Racine WI. in 1852. Nikulas DANEK came with his wife Marie (JILEK) DANEK and their seven children. Frantisek Danek married Rosalie PORTELE, John H. Danek married
Anna KUTINA, Anna Danek married Frank KUBIK, Joseph Danek married Ann BURESS, Mary Danek married Wencle KLOFANDA, Katherine Danek married Anton DOVRAICK and Sophie Danek married Frank SMERCHECK. Some of my ancestors moved on to Minnesota in 1870. Joseph Danek, Mary Klofanda and Sophie Smerchek stayed in Racine WI. (to the best of my knowledge). I would like to hear from anyone who is also researching the above mentioned families or anyone who has any information about the above listed families.
Thank You, Kathy Hertzog

luxem family

docearth58 — 27 May 2007 10:06:20 GMT

looking for info on jacob luxem family b. 1836 gremany came to usa in 1854.

Simonson- will or obit

dee_rechek — 25 May 2007 5:21:45 GMT

Looking for help. I can't find info on Simon and Susanne. I was wondering if someone could get a look at Soren Simonson Will. Hoping it would be at the Racine Co Court House. Maybe it will have some thing to say about the two missing children. Also is there some place that has obits in your area? That may help too. The family came to USA about 1845, no proof. Was found in 1850 in twp of Norway, Racine Co. I have no idea what Cemetery they are at??? Any other ideas are welcome.

Descendants of Soren Sodholt Simonson

1 Soren Sodholt Simonson b: 24 Nov 1805 in Norway d: 03 Dec 1889 in Racine Co WI
.. +Karen Marie Sorensdatter Rorholt b: 18 Oct 1805 m: 24 Sep 1827 in Norway d: 1834 in Norway
........ 2 Soren Simonson b: 08 Jun 1828 in Norway d: 01 May 1898 in Mt Morris, Waushara, WI
............ +Caroline Karen Dorthea Narum b: 22 Sep 1839 in Norway m: 1861 d: 11 Mar 1879
........ 2 Ingaborg Marie Simonson b: 11 Oct 1829 in Norway d: in Died as a baby
........ 2 Susanne Serina Simonson b: 05 Dec 1830 in Norway d: went west ???
........ 2 Simon Simonson b: 06 Oct 1832 in Norway
........ 2 Baby Seamonson b: 1834 in Norway d: in Mother died too
*2nd Wife of Soren Sodholt Simonson:
.. +Martha Pedersdatter Peterson b: 31 Mar 1817 in Norway m: 14 Oct 1841 in Norway d: 23 Jan 1881 in Norway, Racine, WI
........ 2 Carl Peder Simonson b: 29 Apr 1843 d: 1850 in Milwaukee, WI
........ 2 Carre Bertha Simonson b: 12 Apr 1847 in Norway, Racine, WI d: 16 Dec 1928 in Waushara ?
............ +Lars Peter Hanson b: 18 Jan 1843 d: 27 Feb 1876
........ 2 Mary Ingaborg Simonson b: 03 Jul 1851 in Norway, Racine, WI d: 13 Mar 1920 in Mt Morris, Waushara, WI
............ +Oscar Hubert Alfsen b: 18 Jan 1856 m: Aft. 1870 in Mt Morris, Waushara, WI d: 09 Nov 1899 in Mt Morris, Waushara, WI
........ 2 Sarah Martine Simonson b: 23 Dec 1852 in Norway, Racine, Wisconsin, USA d: 30 Mar 1934 in Waushara
............ +Ole Theodore Hanson b: 1846 in Norway m: 13 Jan 1873 d: 08 Mar 1903
........ 2 Carl Charles Simon Simonson b: 22 Dec 1855 in Norway, Racine, WI
........ 2 Zachariah Simonson b: 12 Jun 1858 in Norway, Racine, WI d: 1947

David G. Starkweather

RuthAnnMontgomery — 24 May 2007 11:39:08 GMT

Death of David G. Starkweather

Our community was startled Friday morning last at the sudden and unexpected announcement of the death of Mr. D. G. Starkweather, the day telegraph operator at this place.

He had complained during the previous day of not feeling quite as well as usual, and applied to Dr. Beebe for medicine, for dyspesia, and as no examination was made, neither himself nor the Dr. apprehended any serious consequences arising from his complaint. He was boarding at Hon. L. T. Pullen's and roomed with three others, viz. D. C. Waldo, P. C. Wilder and Geo. L. Pullen. During the early part of the night he took his medicine as prescribed; at 11 o'clock he got up, blew out the light, and retired again. He seemed to lie quietly, and slept until about 3:10 a.m., when he awoke with considerable pain in his breast, and commenced rubbing himself; he immediately arouse his room mates, who came to his assistance, one of them going for the Dr., while the others, assisted by Mr. Pullen's people, did what they could to relieve his suffering. An instant before his death he said, "There, the pain has left me: Mr. Pullen replying, "I'm afraid it will return again;" David said, "It has staid away longer this time than it has before since it commenced." He then sank back gradually like one fainting, and immediately expired, without a groan or struggle, just as the Dr. arrived.

His disease was paralysis of the heart.

Mr. Starkweather was 23 years of age, came here about a year and a half ago, from Lodi, Wis. He had acquired a good many friends--we may say, infact, had no enemies, for all who knew him early confided in his friendship. He was a member of the Evansville band, and he held the office of secretary.

His parents reside in Racine--has a sister in Ohio, the only one left of the family. His father was telegraphed to at Minneapolis, and his uncle at Kenosha; the latter came as far as Hanover Junction Friday, and turned back to Beloit, to await the arrival of the body.

Episcopal services were held by Rev. Mr. Green at Mr. Pullen's house, and the remains immediately taken to Racine, accompanied by Mr. Clarence Waldo, and Mr. Geo. D. Potter, R. R. Agent.

His body was first placed in a refrigerator, and afterwards embalmed by Dr. D. C. Griswold.

The band did everything for him that could have been done by friends. They encoffined his remains, and preceded by the pall bearers and hearse, marched with a silent tread to the depot, the Episcopal bell meanwhile tolling the mournful dirge of death.

The procession was composed of a large number of citizens, all bearing a depth of sadness that told the loss of an estimable young man, whom circumstances had thrown among us.

The Band Hall was appropriately draped in mourning from respect to their deceased member, and the band will pass resolutions of condolence for their loss.

May 30, 1877, The Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin

Marilyn Ann "Lynn" (nee Bradley) Whitford Obit

szyduck169 — 19 May 2007 4:45:32 GMT

Whitford Marilyn Ann "Lynn"
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
May 15, 2003
Estimated printed pages: 1

Whitford Marilyn Ann "Lynn" (nee Bradley) Waterford passed away May 12, 2003 at age 66. Mother of Julie (Ron) Seidel, Jill (David) Wiess, Jeff (Janet) Whitford, Jana (Joe) Goetz, Jori (Gerry) Beronja and Jay (Jenny) Whitford. Grandmother of 17. Further survived by 2 brothers: Donald Bradley and John (Nancy) Bradley. Mother and Father-in-law James and Edna Whitford, 1 sister-in-law Elaine (Leonard) Nelson, also survived by devoted friend Shirley Stange. Services Sat., 10:00 am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Waterford, burial to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Visitation Fri., 4-7 at the church. Memorials to St. Peter's Lutheran School Building Fund or "Whitford Park" to Waterford Youth Baseball. Mealy Funeral Home 225 West Main Street Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 (262)534-2233

Obit lookup request for Ruth N. SMITH

bish331 — 6 Nov 2006 8:15:47 GMT

Would appreciate help in finding obituary for Ruth M. (Bishop) SMITH, d. 15 Apr 1998, possible resident of Racine, WI.

Thanks

Rygh of Norway Twp., Racine Co.

gulrich2 — 25 Mar 2007 12:08:08 GMT

Searching for infomration on the family of Samuela nd Helene (Skari) Rygh of Norway Twp., Racine Co.

PELL and KREMENAK

Susan Cherney — 16 Sep 2004 2:40:42 GMT

Looking for descendants of Wenzell and Josephene PELL. They resided in Racine, circa 1864-1915. There is a possible connection with PELL and KREMENAK's who settled in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Thanks.

Elisha and Nelson Bristol

bartowenwilliams — 9 Apr 2007 7:21:20 GMT

We looking for information on Elisha and Nelson Bristol. Elisha was born in 1775 in Connecticut and subsequently lived in Canada and Illinois before moving to Racine County where he appears on the 1850 census as living with his son, Nelson Bristol's family. Nelson was born around 1815-1820 in Canada and lived until at least 1880 (at which point he is found living near Green Bay with his son, William Bristol's family. We found information posted online that Elisha passed away in 1859 in Racine County and that his wife Jane passed away in 1849-1850 in Racine County but have not been able to verify it or contact the person who posted that information on a chat site.

Any information would be appreciated.

Bowling JONES

GeraldJones72 — 19 Mar 2007 9:14:16 GMT

Looking for information on Bowling JONES and Belbina JONES.
They were in the 1930 census at 521 College Ave. Racine, Wi. They were proprietors of a rooming house.
Thanks
Jerry

Racine Co. Plat Maps

jadina — 1 Apr 2007 4:49:16 GMT

Are there any Racine Co. plat maps online? I'm particularly interested in the areas of Raymond and Caledonia WI.

Thanks!

Skari/Skarie of Norway Twp., Racine CO,

gulrich2 — 25 Mar 2007 12:05:25 GMT

Searching for infomration on, and descendants of, the Skari/Skarie family of Norway Twp.

Thanks!

germany

remer1 — 9 Feb 2002 11:05:40 GMT

I have mail from a parish priest Germany who says he has lots of information on people who came to Burlington from Spellen Germay. Names Hallen, Kind, Hegemen, Kempken, Kramer, Baumeister, Bovenkamp, Rosmuller,Lindeman, Mehring. If you want his address email me privately. Alice

Skarie,Sina,Julia, and Louise

merrierobin1 — 4 Jan 2004 12:38:35 GMT

This is a postcard from 1908. Does anyone have information about the three woman pictured..

Racine County in World War I

Catherine Fogle — 30 Sep 2004 10:44:29 GMT

I came into possesion of a book titled Racine County in the World War written by W.L. Haight in 1920. This has wonderful historical information on Racine County during the war and has pictures of all soliders who served from Racine County. I will most willing to do look ups and share anything from this book if you had a relative serving from Racine.

Looking for info on Mette Frandsen

Ty — 8 Mar 2006 5:05:17 GMT

This is my Great Grandmother, she married Carl Andersen. I have not been able to find anything about her family. All I know is that she appears to have emmigrated around 1905 from Denmark and she had a brother named Anton. I found her on the Danish website signing up for the trip and I found her at Ellis Island, but that's it. If anyone knows who her parents are or has any more info please pass it on. TIA

Ugansky,Uginsky,Mrozinsky

tigerlilysmama — 20 Mar 2007 3:46:25 GMT

Please go to name Ugansky,Uginsky,Mrozinsky, on the ALL Boards SURNAME board for a query for these names in Racine County. For some reason it will not enter to the Racine board. It is quite important we get information on our family who used these names.
Thank you

Uginsky,Ugansky,Mrozinsky

tigerlilysmama — 20 Mar 2007 3:40:37 GMT

Need information on:Bollis Uginsky aka Mrozinsky born about 1885 in Russian Lithuania.
In 1910 Bollis appears in Racine with his wife Anna and sons:
Stephen,Frank and Wallis(Walter).
We believe Walter may be our Valentine Edward Eugene who ran away from home in Muskegon,Michigan as a teenager and suddenly appears in Chicago where he had a son Valentine Patrick Eugene and then appears in Ogden, Utah where he was living near Valentine Patrick Eugene. Valentine Edward died March 1970 in Ogden. Any help is appreciated.
Dollie

Uginsky,Ugansky,Mrozinsky

tigerlilysmama — 20 Mar 2007 3:30:50 GMT

Seeking information on Bollis Uginsky aka Mrozinsky born abt 1885 Russian Lithuania.
In the 1910 census he is shown withhis wife Anna and children Stephen, Wallis *see note and Frank.
In 1920 they are in Muskegon,Michigan.I have put message there).
NOTE: Wallis aka Walter ran away from home in Michigan as a teenager and may be our Valentine Edward Eugene who was born 1906 in Wisconsin. He suddenly shows in Chicago where he had a son Valentine Patrick Eugene and then he appears in Ogden,Utah near his son where he died in March 1970.
Any help would be appreciated.
Dollie

Florence Hart

Dave Tunink — 15 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to obtain the death certificate and obituary write on Florence Hart. She lived in Burlington, WI most of her life. I only have the year that she was born (1900) and the year she died (1978).

She was married to William Hart (1887 - 1935). Both are buried at St. Charles Cemetery.

I am doing genealogy research on my relatives. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Gullickson / Larson/ Johnson/ Hart

MartinNelson69 — 2 May 2004 3:01:33 GMT

Looking for information on this line that immigrated to Norway City area of Racine County in 1854.

Descendants of Lars Gullikson
1 Lars Gullikson 1806 - 1864
+Martha Berthe Olia ? 1818 - 1894
2 Gustav A. Larson 1836 - 1915
+Anna Johnson 1842 - 1918
3 Marie Gustavdatter Larson 1863 - 1935
+Nels W. Nelson 1864 - 1931
3 Louis Oscar Larson 1865 - 1931
3 Johan Martin Larson 1867 - 1881
3 Carl Melvin Larson 1871 - 1960
+Laura Foss 1884 - 1919
3 Adle Dearnalia Larson 1873 -
+Martin Bang 1862 - 1917
3 Gilbert Alexander Larson 1876 - 1943
3 Edvard Andreas Larson 1878 - 1878
2 Christian M. Larson 1843 -
2 Ludwig Larson 1845 -
2 Ole Larson 1848 -
2 Hans Olaf Larson 1849 - 1857
2 Hans Larson 1850 -
2 Nicholas Larson 1852 -
2 Mathilde Liese Larson 1853 - 1854
2 Mathilde Liese Larson 1856 - 1861
2 Hans O. Larson 1859 -
+Mary Nordgaarden 1859 -
3 Lelia M. Larson
3 Melvin C. Larson
3 Agnes M. Larson
3 Henrietta M. Larson
3 Nora L. Larson
2 Carl Magnus Larson 1859 - 1861

Rasmussen family

loeschfr — 17 Mar 2005 10:21:43 GMT

Looking for information about Amanda Rasmussen, whose family was originally from Denmark, and George Young (Jahn) who married in the Racine area early in the 1900s. Thanks.