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Reister Death Notice, May 27, 2004

RMunns7272 — 14 Nov 2004 10:04:44 GMT

Raymond John Reister, 76
Tuesday, June 01, 2004

January 27, 1927 - May 27, 2004

Raymond John Reister was born to Richard and Caroline Reister on January 27, 1927 in Jamestown, North Dakota. He died peacefully in his home in Covington, Georgia on May 27, 2004 at the age of 76.

Bernie Wollenberg will officiate at the 9 a.m. funeral service at the Cullen Crea Hegstrom Funeral Home 307 South Arch Avenue in New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017 on June 1, 2004. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Danielson

Nonni_J — 17 Aug 2008 1:52:44 GMT

Hello There

I am writing for a friend who does not have a computer. His family lived in St. Croix Wisconsin from about 1888-1928 and I am looking for a general identification just to see if his family shows up or not.
Gustaf A Danielson born in Sweden 1857 died in St Croix 1928
wife Anna C Danielson b 1854 Sweden d 1927 St Croix.
child Godfrey born Feb 3 1883 Sweden died July 11 1905 St Croix.
child Richard
child Charles Arthur ( possibly Karl Axel) born Aug 21 1885 Sweden died in Canada Sept 1972.
possibly a child Adolphe.

I am sorry but the family does not know what part of St Croix, if it was St Croix Falls or the county. They were trappers, so probably lived out in the country.

Gustaf Danielson may have used the surname Peterson.

Nonni

St. Croix County, WI transcriptions

Sheri Cox — 1 Oct 2006 10:15:28 GMT

The Genealogy Society for that area has walked the cemeteries in St. Croix County to about 1981-1983. They are starting to update that. I have updated St. Anne's in Somerset, Hillside in Somerset, Oakland in Star Prairie Township and Emmanuel Cemetery AKA German Lutheran Cemetery between Somerset and Houlton on Highway 64. I have only typed in Hillside cemetery so far and I hope to get the rest done shortly. Let me know if I can e-mail you what I have so far. Sheri Cox

St. Croix County Cemetery Transcriptions

Kristine_Gilbert — 11 Mar 2006 2:44:09 GMT

I am looking for volunteers to transcribe cemeteries in St. Croix County. U.S. GenWeb has an ongoing transcription project that has been very useful to many, including me. If you're interested, the details are at the following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/index.html

Here is the St. Croix County link:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/wisconsin/stcroix.htm

This is a great summer project. I have done several in Ogle County, Illinois and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Please join us to make this project successful. Be sure to contact me if you choose to transcribe a cemetery so we don't duplicate our efforts.

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Book: "The History of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson, Wisconsin" Shirly Joyce Rypstra

wrypstra — 30 Jul 2008 10:29:58 GMT

Good afternoon,

In the Index I found:
Holt Glen Grover 20
Holt Shirley Joyce (Rypstra) 20

Is there someone who wants to look up the details on page 20?
Or is there someone who can tell me more about this couple, especially about Shirly Joyce Rypstra? Was she also called in Dutch: "Sjoerdje"?

Willy Rijpstra,
Ferwert
Netherlands

Dietrich Obituary, September 22, 2003

RMunns7272 — 13 Oct 2003 3:26:31 GMT

Heller Obituary, May 24, 2003

RMunns7272 — 7 Jun 2003 3:47:53 GMT

Friday, June 06, 2003

Carol J. Heller, 46

Carol Jean Heller, 46, of River Falls died Saturday, May 24, at Hudson Hospital.

She was born Aug. 1, 1956, in Menomonie, the daughter of Donald and Sylvia (Amick) Heller.

She enjoyed music, coloring, playing games, being read to, pets (especially dogs) and the Christmas holidays.

Active in Special Olympics, she received many trophies for her bowling ability.

Survivors are her parents, Donald and Sylvia Heller of River Falls; siblings, Richard (Jackie) Heller of Prescott, James Heller of River Falls, Lisa (Adam) Lovell of Spring Valley and Kerry (Rhajimas) Holmes of Hudson; five nieces and nephews, Alisha Lovell, Brittany Holmes, Jason Heller, Jacob Heller and Jennifer Heller.

Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Mable and Horace Easland, Ruth and Clyde Amick and Edward Heller.

Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson.

The funeral service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at the Assembly of God Church in River Falls with pastors Kent Boyum and Mike Bechtold officiating.

Burial was in Irving Creek Cemetery in Menomonie, where pallbearers were Nathan Belz, Seth Belz, Jacob Lovell, Adam Lovell, Rhajimas Holmes and West Belz. An honorary pallbearer was Erland Brager.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.

The O’Connell Family Funeral Homes of Hudson and Baldwin were in charge of the arrangements.

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Scholl tombstone photos posted on Adopt-A-Tombstone site

fiveacre1 — 8 Jul 2008 5:47:52 GMT

These graves are located in the Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood City, WI.

Philip Scholl 1871 - 1935
Katie Scholl 1874 - 1944
John Scholl 1865 - 1948
Frank 1868 - 1950

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Somerset, St. Croix / Amery, Polk

ChadParrent — 2 Feb 2008 8:00:41 GMT

I am trying to find info on the Parent/Parrent family. My grandfather was Allan Parrent born in Amery, Polk in 1919 and his father was Herman Adolph Parent (Parrent?) maybe from Somerset, St. Croix. The only info we know is that Herman moved his family back to Canada around 1920, added an r to the last name for some reason. If anyone has any info, pictures, land deeds, census material about the family please e-mail me, we would love to find long last family.

Help looking for death

MaryDempsey27 — 16 May 2008 11:39:09 GMT

Esther FARRAND was living in Richmond/Boardman, St. Croix Co, with husband Andrew FARRAND in 1880 at the age of 74. I'm trying to locate death info, as I believe that she died there. I'd like to find a death notice/certificate... something that might list her maiden name.

Any help is very greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Kindest Regards,
Mary

Gordon Amundson, Emerald 1947

tammorkwed — 31 May 2008 4:20:16 GMT

Seeking data on Gordon Amundson who lived in Emerald in 1947 when his father died and is noted as so in his fathers obit.Father was Orlando Amundson, mother Olga Olson [maiden]Amundson.Would eb grateful for any data.
best regards,
Tam

Brasier Bailey Died 1886

cummins_1 — 26 May 2008 1:01:07 GMT

Thank you for the correction - I found him living in 1880 in St. Croix Co., Wi and he is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Spring Lake, Pierce Co., WI. I assumed he lived in St. Croix. Since I discovered his burial place he probably lived in Pierce Co.

JO Ann

Brasier Bailey died 1886

cummins_1 — 26 May 2008 12:23:12 GMT

Looking for information on Brasier C. Bailey born Sep 1819 in Allen Co., OH and died June 1886 in Spring Valle, WI. He married Lucy Lawrence in 1845. His parents were born somewhere in New Jersey and would like to know the county.

Thank you,

Jo Ann

Felix ROY (KING) and Hermine GERMAIN, Somerset and Richmond, mid to late 1800s

genea102 — 3 May 2008 7:21:45 GMT

Looking for descendants of the above couple. They had daughters Marie Louise who married Henri GERMAIN 1899, Somerset; Marie Elizabeth who married Amedee CONSTANTINEAU 1914 Somerset, and Anna who married Arthur CARON 1908 Somerset.

Felix KING was my great-grandfather's brother. They both emigrated from Québec, Canada, along with another brother, Adelore.

Joseph Adelard ROY and Marie PARNELL, late 1800s, Somerset

genea102 — 3 May 2008 7:32:13 GMT

Looking for descendants of the above couple who married in Somerset 1879. They had children: May, John, Gaspard, William, Adelore m. Lucy RIVARD, Joseph, Jessie m. Andrew LAMIRANDE, Mary, Rosabelle m. Frank HOLLE, Alfred, Frank, Hange Frank.

Adelard KING was a brother of my great-grandfather. They emigrated from Québec, Canada, as did another brother, Felix KING who married Hermine GERMAIN in Somerset in 1876.

GREENFIELD, Margaret RUNNIONS BRADY, 1925 Obituary

dedted29 — 1 May 2008 2:16:56 GMT

This obituary/biography of Margaret Runions Brady Greenfield appeared in the Hudson Star Observer on May 28, 1925 and is found at the UW-River Falls Area Research Center & University Archives in River Falls, Wisconsin.

MRS. MARGARET GREENFIELD
An interesting volume might be written in the life history of Mrs. Margaret Greenfield, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Johnston, in this city on May 20.

The earlier years of her eventful career were as full of dangers and thrills, of hardships and privations as her later life was one of peace and plenty.

Margaret Jane Runions was born in Milrusche, Canada in 1845. The same year she came with her parents to the states and located in St. Croix Falls. Theer her mother and father conducted a boarding house and they had not been there long when there was an outbreak of the traditional warfare between the Chippewa and Sioux Indians. The hostilities raged all about them and the chief business of hte whites was to maintain an attitude of neutrality. They were in a constant state of panic fearing an attack from either tribe.

While the Indian warfare was on the whites left their houses open to avoid suspicion and to convince the Indians that they were hiding no warriors within. Mrs. Runions on several occasions sought safety for herself and children in the attic at one time hid her two daughters in a flour barrel.

Many Indians were killed on the Runions place and Mr. Runions helped dig trenches to bury them.

In 1848 teh family moved to Hudson and to thP "Patch" in 1851 and resided there until 1861 when they moved to a farm in Warren.

On Sept. 29, 1859, at the age of fourteen years Margaret Runions married Phillip Brady in Hudson. They moved to Three Lakes in 1861 and five years alter to Erin Prairie where Mr. Brady was engaged in building the first Erin Prairie church, which was burned just as it was nearing completion. Mr. Brady died in 1868 leaving his widow and three children, Mary Ellen (Mrs. William Johnston), Margaret Ann (Mrs. Robert Douglas) and Agnes (Mrs. Grant Boardman). She was a widow at twenty.

Mrs. Brady and her three children moved back to the Three Lakes in 1868, and for three years she operated her farm, the homestead on which her son Lester Greenfield, now lives.

On April 7, 1870 Mrs. Brady married Clark S. Greenfield. To them were born four children: Henry, Lester, Medora, and Howard. Mr. Greenfield preceded her in death some years ago. For some years Mrs. Greenfield carried on the old home place, selling the property in 1913 to her son Lester and moving to Hudson and there building a home, living there a year when her daughter, Medora Hennessy, died, leaving four children.

Mrs. Greenfield erturned to Three Lakes and cared for the Hennessy children for a year. After that she visited with her children, and it was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Johnston in Hudson that she was stricken with apoplexy on May 11 and there she passed on to her final reward nine days later.

The funeral took place Saturday. There were brief services at the Robert Douglas home at Three Lakes and later at the Roberts church which was packed to capacity with loving friends from far and near. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in that community. Internment was made at the Hudson cemetery. At teh service Rev. Mr. Wilson paid a touching tribute. The pall bearers were James Turner, Scott Tobin, Henry Murphy, James Henry, Albert Fillbach and James McMahon.

Surviving are three daughters and two sons: Mrs. William Johnston of Hudson, Mrs. Robert Douglas of Three Lakes, Mrs. Grant Boardman of Monroe, La, Lester and Howard of Warren, thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Many out of town relatives attended the funeral.

Mrs. Greenfield wove her life into the early history of Wisconsin. Her dauntless spirit was equal to every test. It only served as a rich school of development that produced and enriched a notable personality- that marked and broadened her character as that of a great, noble, unselfish, always kindly, always generous, always self-sacrificing, woman, known to everyone- a friend to humanity in every walk of life, whose heart and sympathies embraced the whole wide world.

No community gathering was complete without her presence and she was a promoter in every good movement and activity that stood for public welfare.

Copied with permission. Spelling errors, etc. are as they appeared in the obituary.

Klatt Obituary, June 3, 2004

RMunns7272 — 14 Nov 2004 10:23:21 GMT

Marie A. Klatt, 96
Thursday, June 10, 2004

April 5, 1908 - June 3, 2004

Marie Anne Klatt of New Richmond died on Thursday, June 3.

Marie was born April 5, 1908, the daughter of Peter Grethen and Marie (Funk) Grethen. She was a 1927 graduate of Turtle Lake High School and a 1930 graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital Training School for Nurses. She married Frank Klatt on Nov. 19, 1935. She was a homemaker and nurse. She enjoyed cooking, canning, crocheting and playing 500.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank; brothers, John, Frank, Peter, Nicholas Grethen; and sister Katherine Ziemet.

Marie is survived by daughter Loretta “Lori” (Lloyd) Graven; son Francis (Susan) Klatt; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 1 p.m. Monday, June 7 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond with Father Al Bradley and Deacon Hugh Mayer officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Cullen Funeral Home and one hour prior to service at the church. Prayer service was held at 6:30 p.m. Interment was in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Cylon.

Pallbearers were Daniel Klatt, Thomas Klatt, James Klatt, Jennifer Klatt, Marie Graven, Peter Graven, Paul Graven and Sylvia Grismer.

Cullen Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

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Robert cemetery, St. Croix Co, WI

Jean — 11 Jan 2002 10:13:58 GMT

Does anyone have information or know who I might contact who has the cemetery records for Robert cemetery at Roberts, Wis.

Paul H Samuel Family

jdwoodco — 15 Apr 2008 3:31:01 GMT

I am looking to find brothers that came from Germany with Paul H Samuel or Samuels aprx 1889 to the Hudson area in Wisc. Paul moved on to the Dakotas leaving brothers George, Ed & Art and possible sister behind. Paul was born 7/29/1870 in Germany. Paul married Dora May Amrhein 7/16/1895 and had three children Pearl May, Jennie Marinda, George Herman. I would appreciate any leads. Thanks

ST. BRIDGET'S CEMETERY

Linda S. — 7 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Amost everyone buried in St. Bridget's Cemetery in St. Croix County, is related to my family. It would be nice to find some "living" relatives. If you are related, let me know!!

Baldwin, WI Photographer

askeladd — 13 Apr 2008 12:51:18 GMT

Does anyone have knowledge or examples of the work done by Baldwin, WI photographer Johan Nerbovik, ca. 1890's? Photographs of that era are typically stamped or printed on one of the edges of the photo, with the name and town location of the photographer.

Richard Aspel

ansgarhaakonsen — 4 May 2007 11:55:49 GMT

Richard Aspel (Rikard Gunerius Olsen Asbøl) emigrated from Norway in 1880 and settled down in Eau Galle, St Croix County, WI as a farmer. According to several censuses he lived there all his life, married to Morie P (written as Mollie, Mali, Malli in various censuses). The last time he appears is in the Eau Galle Census in 1920. In the 1930 US Census for E.G., Mollie is living as a widow with her daughter Ingeborg (56, sigle), most probably on the same farm. Richard is probably buried in the Brookville Cemetery in E.G. A stepson John Aspel is found in the censuses up to 1910, but not later. Original name Johan E, born by Swedish parents in 1883 in Michigan.Lived as a boarder in the house of Bernt Orem in Ishpeming/Ishpenning, Marquette, Michigan. I would be most grateful for any information or references in how to obtain further information about this family.

1903 wedding Marie Hoffman and Harry Hellweg from Hudson Star Times

John_Himself — 16 Mar 2008 2:45:13 GMT

Hudson Star Times 1 December 1903

WEDDING BELLS
HOFFMAN-HELLWEG
Miss Marie Hoffman and Mr. Harry C. Hellweg were united in marriage in the presence of a few intimate friends and relatives, at 6 o'clock, Saturday evening at the residence of the priest, Rev. Father Harney officiating. Miss Anna Hoffman, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Fred Ohme of Stillwater, as best man.
After the ceremony the party went to the home of the bride where a beautiful collection was served after which the happy couple left, amid showers of rice, etc., for Stillwater, their future home.
Miss Hoffman is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Hoffman, and has hosts of friends in this city. The groom has a lucrative position with the Minnesota Mercantile Co.
Among those present from abroad were: Mr. Edward hellweg and son of St. Paul and Miss Lucina Foster of River Falls.

OBIT 1924 John Dietrich HOFFMAN from Hanover Ger to Hudson

John_Himself — 16 Mar 2008 2:42:28 GMT

OBITUARY
JOHN DIETRICH HOFFMAN
John Dietrich Hoffman , one of the last of the old time business men of Hudson, passed away at his home on Second streetearly Sunday morning, of old age, which had been gradually undermining his health for more than a year. His passing out was as quiet and peaceful as he had always lived. the funeral took place from St. Patricks church Tuesday morning and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. Rev. Father cunningham of Hammond officiating.
John Dietrich Hoffman was born in Hanover, Germany August 30, 1846, and landed in the United States the same month that marked the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865. For a number of years he traveled in the south and he launched into business in Mobile, Alabama.
He came to St. Paul in 1872 and two years later he moved to Hudson where he has since resided. He went to work for Luck & Gees as a baker. Their place of business was located about on the site where the Jones book store now stands.
On May 1, 1876, Mr. Hoffman went into business for himself on lower Second street, only to be burned out four years later. He then opened a store at 412 Second street and continued at that stand until he gave up actual work ten years ago.
He married Augusta Reinke in this city Sept. 4, 1875 and to them were born seven children, of whom three and Mrs. Hoffman are living. They are Mrs. Emma Hammill, Mrs. Marie Hellweg and Joseph Hoffman. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also has one sister living in Germany.
Coming to Hudson when it was a new town Mr. Hoffman saw it grow to the thriving town that it now is. There was never a move for the public good, for the betterment of civic or religious advancement, for the relieving of personal suffering, which might come that Mr. Hoffman did not contribute somewhat more than his share of labor, time or financial support. Public spirited in the extreme, in his quiet way he took great pride in his home, family, church and community and was ever a faithful husband, father, citizen and friend of all mankind. the passing of Mr.. Hoffman marks the end of one of the oldest of Hudson's business men, there being only one or two more who had engaged in business in the early years of this city.
Mr. Hoffmann (sic) has served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Patricks church, of which he was a most faithful communicant and tireless worker. He was a charter member of the local court of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and he also served on the city council and the school board.
Those from out of the city who attended the funeral were Mrs. C. Reinke, Otto Reinke and Mrs. A Dommer of Cosmos, Minn., Mrs. David Rombaugh and Miss Irma Bandy of St. Paul.

Thursday 29 May 1924 Hudson Star Times

Information on regulations for Wisconsin marriages 1902

laurieskeller — 9 Mar 2008 8:50:00 GMT

My grandparents, both residents of Minnesota, were married in Hudson, St. Croix County, in February 1902. My cousins and I believe they eloped to Hudson. My grandmother was just under two months short of her 18th birthday at the time, and their certificate of marriage notes an "order of county court permitting marriage". They were married by a county judge, and the witnesses were the judge's wife and someone named Anna Kado, of whom the family has no knowledge, so we assume she might have been a servant in the judge's house, or a neighbor. My questions are:

(1) In 1902 was it possible for a woman to consent to marriage if she was under the age of 18, or did she require parental permission (as she would now)?

(2) Would the court mentioned in the certificate have been either the body to examine any letter of parental consent, to ask her about her age, or to set aside considerations of age since she was so close to being 18? Or might she have claimed to be pregnant and therefore obtained permission? (She wasn't pregnant as far as we know, as her first child wasn't born until 21 months later.)

(3) If it could be any of these, is there a way to find out through court records exactly what the court order stated?

Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated.

BARNHART, Jacob, Julia & family in Star Prairie

dedted29 — 10 Feb 2008 8:46:22 GMT

I am looking for information and descendants of Jacob R. BARNHART, his wife Julia (possibly Julianna)and their family. I believe this family to be related to my GGG-Grandmother Mercy DAILEY nee BARNHART. Jacob was born c1813 in NY or Canada (census varies)and the initial R. might be for Redford. Julia was born c 1810 in Canada West. They came into St. Croix Co. from Southwold, Elgin Co., Ontario where Jacob & Julia are found in 1851 census along with sons,
Wm. Oscar born c1833 in United States
P. E. b. c1837 in United States
George b. c1841 in United States
Gordon b. c1843 in US
and daughters
Maria b. c1839 in US
Charlotte b. c1845 in US
Caroline b. c1849 in Canada West.
Later censuses for Jacob & Julia's children cite New York, possibly St. Lawrence Co., for the birthplaces. Mercy's son Guy W. Dailey was born on Barnhart's Island, St. Lawrence Co., NY while many of his siblings were born/christened in Cornwall, Stormont, Ontario.

Jacob's Land Deed in Wisconsin was issued on May 1859.
The 1860 census of Star Prairie cites the family as:
Jacob b. 1813 in New York
Julia b. 1813 in Canada
James b. 1839 in NY
Mariah b. 1841 in NY
George b. 1845 in NY
Gordon b. 1847 in NY
Charlotte b. 1849 in NY
Caroline b. 1851 in Canada
Amos b. 1853 in Canada

St. Croix Co. BARNHART baptismal records cite baptisms, on 28 Nov 1858, for:
Charlotte Mary, b. 6 Jul 1849
Rhoda Caroline, b. 6 Oct 1851
Gordon Alonzo, b. ? Sep 1847
Amos Jacob, b. 1 Sep 1853
Parents: Jacob R and Julia Anna; Sponsors: Parents, Wm H. Burroughs & Mrs. Harriet Bowron.

St. Croix Co. marriage records show
James m. Rena (various spellings) FAY, 5 Dec 1869
Maria Catherine m. Michael CONNER, 14 Nov 1863
Caroline m. Charles McDOUGAL/McDOUGALD 16 Apr 1879.

In 1880 Jacob & Julia are living with Caroline and Charles in Star Prairie. James, a glove maker, & Rena are also in Star Prairie along with children Minnie b. 1872, Gorden b. 1874 and George b. 1878.

Does anyone know of this family and descendants? What might be known of Jacob and Julia in New York and Canada? Where were Jacob and Julia buried? Does Star Prairie have a cemetery and do records/transcription exist? Thank you for any assistance you might have!

MAPES / SCOTT Marriage

missouriblue — 4 Mar 2008 3:34:04 GMT

It has been a few years since the last post. Trying to find my 4th GGrandparents. A Catharine Scott(1835 PA) married a Walter Mapes(1822 NY) in the early 1850s. Who were Catharines parents.

Gertrude Nelson

rgehringer — 29 Feb 2008 11:22:12 GMT

Searching for a Gertrude Nelson in Hudson, St. Croix. Co. I'm not sure of her birth date but probably around the late 1890's. She was living with a sister Luella Nelson who left Wisconsin when she married a Daniel Persells about 1900's and moved to Hudson. Gertrude parents were August and Martha Nelson from Merrillan, Wisconsin. Any help I would greatly appreciate. Thanks.

Rachael
Michigan

Asplund Obituary, February 20, 2001

RMunns7272 — 31 Jul 2001 7:16:27 GMT

Fritz Asplund, 97 - Feb. 9, 1904 - Feb. 20, 2001

By:, The News - Mar. 1, 2001 March 02, 2001

Fritz Asplund of New Richmond died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001 at his home.
He was born Feb. 9, 1904 in Star Prairie Township, the son of Lars and Kristina (Berkquist) Asplund. Fritz married Violet Brown Aug. 8, 1942 in Amery.

He is survived by his wife Violet and son Robert, both of New Richmond.

A memorial service is planned in late March.

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Nils or Nels Bergquist born 1860

northernoseynell — 7 Aug 2007 1:53:41 GMT

I am looking for information on Nils or Nels Bergquist born in 1860, husband of Jenne or Jennie children Josephine, Evelyn, Gordon, Randall, Merna and Clarence. This family found in the 1910 and several other census of St Croix County. I am wondering if he could be Nils Henrik Bergqvist born July 23 1860 in Lulea Norbotten Sweden, the son of Jacob Bergqvist and Eva Hansdotter..he came to America in 1879. Nils Henrik Bergqvist had 9 siblings, several came to America. His brother Carl Jacob aka Charles Bergquist was my great grandfather. A sister Emma married Albert Nelson, their son Leo Nelson lived in Hudson Wisconsin. I am also looking for information on brothers Oskar and Axel and sisters Anna Kristina and Augusta. Augusta lived in Chicago and married a man named Olson. I believe Nils Henrik Bergqvist had at least two sons an old letter from my Grandmother Olga mentions visiting them in 1955 she referred to Nils Henrik as "Uncle Hank" One of the cousins she visited was a barber. On this same trip home, she visited her birth place in Dell Rapids South Dakota. Grandma wrote to her relatives in the states and had a few photos but she lost touch with her family over the years...Carl Jacob and his family moved to Canada in 1902 from Potter County South Dakota. Olga Bergquist married Ralph Smith in Alberta in 1910. Your help in finding Grandma's Aunts Uncles and cousins will be greatly appreciated.

1st Wisconsin in the Civil War

Sheri60178 — 13 Feb 2008 10:53:51 GMT

Many men from St. Croix County signed up in New Richmond to serve with the 1st Wisconsin including my ancestor Madison James Beeler. I am looking for a photo of Company F, 1st Wisconsin Infantry. Please contact me if you have one.

Harper Obituary, October 22, 2003

RMunns7272 — 10 Nov 2003 6:05:18 GMT

Anna Linehan Sklarvo Obit

c_dobrzynski — 23 Jan 2008 8:06:14 GMT

Sklarvo, Anna (Linehan, 80, N. Miami, FL died November 16, 2001. Long time Florida resident, orginally from Chicago, IL. Predeceased by husband Edward Sklarvo. Survived by daughter Diane and son-in-law; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday 5-8PM with a prayer service. 7:30 PM.
Further Services and Interment in Hudson, WI.

Louis P Florian & Jerome Florian obits in River Falls

kathysig1 — 16 Jan 2008 4:58:59 GMT

I am searching for the following obits:
Louis P. Florian, born Mar 24, 1902,died in Feb 1983 in River Falls, WI
Jerome Florian, born Jul 31 1929 died July 12 1969 or Oct 31, 1968 in Somerset, WI (son of Louis), wife Pat Tschirki, burial may be at St. Bridget's Cemetery. I am trying to track down descendants. Louis is my cousin once removed.

If anyone has access to these records I would sincerely appreciate your help. Thank you.

Kathy in Louisville, KY

Unknown burial place.

chubber5 — 14 Jan 2008 1:41:28 GMT

Hi everyone. I just posted this same query on the Pepin Co. message board. I am looking for a grave that simply has: Pioneers of 1885 on it. If anyone has been passing through cemeteries, looking for ancestors, and you happen upon this grave, please let me know. This grave is my GGGrandparents. They didn't have any dates on it, they just simply put the statement: Pioneers of 1885. They lived in Woodville, their names are John Olson and Jorgine Olson. Anyone seeing this, please, please, let me know. Thanks so much!!

James Hutton & Maria Trotter, WI, St Croix Co, Warren Twp 1880

jensej — 18 Jan 2008 3:00:38 GMT

Daniel Hutton and Maria Trotter migrated to St. Croix Co, WI abt 1860 from Canada. Census records indicate that Daniel and Maria were born in Ireland abt. 1800. Children were all born in Canada. Daniel & Maria Hutton are buried in the Warren Cemetery, Robert, WI.

Children:
James Hutton/
Mary Jane Hutton/ John Wilson
Elizabeth Hutton/ John Lawson
Rachael Hutton/ Robert Leslie
Maria Hutton/ Daniel Cameron

The family lived near Robert, Warren Twp, WI

I would be interested in sharing information with persons interested in this family.

OBITUARY Please

KF817 — 16 Jan 2008 11:55:37 GMT

Leo Weber
May 1985
Hammond, St. Croix, Wisconsin

Thank you for any reply!!

Where to look for a birth record?

AngelinaStokes — 12 Jan 2008 7:44:02 GMT

Hello i am trying to gather information on my husbands family. His uncle Edgar J. Chalupa was born October 11, 1917 to Edward and Lillian Chalupa in Baldwin, Wis. according to his obit. Would any one know about where or how to go about finding his birh record? Angelique

Davis in St. Croix Co., WI 1880's

fossilgal — 1 Apr 2002 12:12:04 GMT

Daniel C. Davis in St. Croix Co.,WI.
D.C. Davis 1827 - 1903
Wife: Sarah Newton-Davis 1819 MA - 1902 WI
Children known: Daniel W., Edward M., Edwin N., Samuel H., Jeannette A. Davis-Kelly

Sketchy trail of D.C. Davis
~1827- ? :Vermont (Born in, unsure of if there 20 years???)
~1856-1860 Waukesha, WI (stone mason)
~1860-1900 St. Croix Co., WI (Lumber business w/ shay locomotives)
~1900-1903 Seattle, WA (died in WA at dghtr J.A.Kelly res., ? if back to VT prev?)

Would love any info possible! Thanks! Kate D.

Hockerson in Star Prairie

Kristin — 3 Apr 2003 10:22:11 GMT

Trying to find out any information on Peter and Nellie Hockerson (Hakanson, Hockinson, etc) who moved to Star Praire in 1892. This information was recorded at the Lutheran Church in Marine-on-St. Croix. Thier children were: Emma Matilda, Josephine Albertina, Carl Elwick, Anna Louisa and Malinda. The children were born in Washington County Minnesota in the 1873-1880 timeframe. Emma eventually married Oscar David Carlson and lived in Marine-on-St. Croix...but I don't know what happened to anyone else (ie death dates of the parents, where they lived, marriage dates of the other children,etc). I couldnt find them in the 1900 nor 1910 Federal Census.
Thanks
Kristin

BIXBY, Hammond, WI

Jean — 3 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Augustus Bixby resided near Hammond, WI from 1857 until his death in 1899. I'm looking for relatives.

marriage lookup of Anthony Bissonette

wardrop173 — 11 Dec 2007 2:24:16 GMT

I am looking of a marriage lookup of Anthony Bissonette,
born about 1863 in Canada, and Adela Gravel, born 1868 in Wisconsin. I think they were married in ST Croix County in 1883.

Jim

Hartwick Obituary, July 2, 2002

RMunns7272 — 30 Aug 2002 6:51:08 GMT

Jane M. Hartwick, 55

Jane M. Hartwick of New Richmond died Tuesday, July 2 at the St. Croix County Health Center. She was born the daughter of Alex and Jane (Schoenig) Hughes in St. Paul, Minn.
She attended St. Paul Central High School. After high school Jane moved to New Richmond. She was a member of the UFCW local 789.
She is survived by her sons, James (Yu-jin) of Somerset, Bill (Tracy) of Hudson, and Nicholas of New Richmond; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Heather, and Hunter Hartwick; many more relatives and friends. Jane is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Ruth Loker and brother-in-law, John Loker.

A memorial service was held Friday July 5 at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in New Richmond with Pastor Larry Jorstad officiating and accompaniment provided by Lana Jorstad. Arrangements are with Beebe Mortuary.

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CASEY & MURPHY FAMILY

nemitz1 — 14 Jul 2001 4:52:49 GMT

Bernard Joseph CASEY, b. June 10, 1840 Co Monaghan, Castleblaney & d. Sept. 9, 1915 in place unknown, marr. Ellen Elizabeth MURPHY Oct. 6, 1863 in place unknown. She being b. Jan. 9, 1844 in Co Armagh, Dundalk, Town of Newry. Ireland & d. May 2, 1917 in place unknown.

Children: Ellen Bridget CASEY, marr. Thomas Joseph TRAYNOR in 1893; Grace CASEY marr. BRADY; James CASEY.

CASEY family living in St. Croix, WI in Jan. 1889 as dgt. rec'd letter to address there.

Need help in putting this entire family together with missing dates and locations.

Thanks you for any aid you may be able to give. It is appreciated.

Marjorie A. Nemitz
Torrance, CA Manemitz@aol.com

Ostertag Death Notice, January 25, 2004

RMunns7272 — 10 Mar 2004 8:44:47 GMT

Monday, January 26, 2004

Eugene Ostertag Sr., 84

Eugene Ostertag Sr., 84, of Hudson died Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hudson. Visitation is Thursday from 5 to 8:00 p.m. at O'Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson, and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, (715) 386-3725.

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Emanuel and Maria STROETER and children 1850s.

skgen — 18 Nov 2007 9:56:21 GMT

Great, great grandparents, Emanuel and Maria STROETER/STREETER followed their son, Johann Valentin STROETER to New Richmond, WI in the 1850s with the 5 following children. Anna F. m. John G. SCHENK, Regina C. m. Palikarp FAY, Herman H. m. Mary SHEAR, Hermine F. m. John N. THELAN, Maltilda C. m. Andrew C. ANDERSON, and my great grandfather, Johann V. m. Anna Elisabeth Müller in 1860, Columbia Co., WI. Looking for marriage, death, and burial places and dates of siblings as well as births and same for their children, etc. Happy to share information and pictures with any descendants! Thank you so much, Sylvia

Kappers Obituary, May 21, 2001

RMunns7272 — 2 Jul 2001 3:47:09 GMT

Lucille F. Kappers, 70 - July 7, 1930-May 21, 2001

By:, The News - May 24, 2001 May 25, 2001

Lucille Frances Kappers, of Hammond died of cancer Monday, May 21.
She was born July 7, 1930, in Amery, the daughter of Irvin and Sophie (Mortel) Clemmens. On June 22, 1950, she was married to Glenn B. Kappers.

As newlyweds, they moved to St. Paul, where she worked for Ideal Security Hardware until her retirement, when they bought a farm near Hammond.

While in Hammond she handled the town of Hammond recycling facility and worked part time at Fleet Farm in Hudson.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Glenn, and a son, Richard.

Surviving are three sons, Robert (Bonnie) of New Brighton, Minn., Ron (Judy) Kappers of Hammond and Ray Kappers of St. Paul; three daughters, Ruth (Paul) Schulz of Roseville, Minn., Ruby (Larry) DeMoss of North Carolina and Rosalie Kappers (fiance Jim Campbell) of Hammond; two brothers, Sonny (Judy) Clemmens of Clear Lake and David Clemmens of Colorado; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin with Pastor Tanya Rista officiating. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin and one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Baldwin Cemetery, where active pallbearers will be Mike Kappers, Joe Kappers, Brian Campbell, Steve Heifort, Paul Schulz and Roger Campbell. Honorary pallbearers are Danny Snyder, Eldon Johnson, Mark Johnson and Adam Gobove.

The family prefers memorials.

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Daniels/Blodgett

cjorvik — 19 Jul 2001 3:12:54 GMT

DANIELS, BLODGETT 17 Feb 1999 Jo Orvik
I am looking for any information on the family of Oliver Peter or Oliver/Peter DANIELS and wife Mahala ROBINSON. They moved from NY sometime around 1870. Their children were Helen, James, and Langdon b. 1849 in NY. James m. Helen CLARK in 1902 in St. Croix Co. Langdon DANIELS m. Melissa BLODGETT in 1874 in St. Croix Co. Their first child, Charles, b. 1875 was born in St. Croix Co. Then the family moved to Pierce Co. Oliver/Peter is my ggg- grandfather. I would appreciate any help with this family. Jo Orvik cjorvik@eot.com Dent, MN

Willow River Cemetery Contact Information

GloriaSchroeder44 — 28 Oct 2007 4:11:31 GMT

Hello,
Who do I contact for information about people buried in Willow River Cemetery? Is there an interment list somewhere? A phone number and/or address would be great!

Thanks!

Nelson Obituary, August 28, 2003

RMunns7272 — 9 Sep 2003 1:38:42 GMT

Hermanson Obituary, April 25, 2000

RoxanneMunns29 — 25 Jun 2001 8:16:02 GMT

Howard L. Hermanson, 88
Died April 25, 2000
Howard Leonard Hermanson of St. Paul died Tuesday, April 25, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. He was born in Woodville, June 14, 1911, the son of Henry and Ingeborg Hermanson.

He attended River Falls State University where he earned a degree and taught at several Wisconsin communities, including Maiden Rock where he was high school principal.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Air Force in England. He was a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. While commander of the 9702nd Air Reserve Squadron of St. Paul, he received a citation for the top reserve unit in the nation. As deputy commander of the 8577th Air Force Reserve Recovery Unit, he was awarded a rare certificate of recognition from the Continental Air command.

He was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Osman Shrine Temple. He was also a member of the Retired Officers Association, American Legion Post No. 577 and the Disabled American Veterans.

After leaving the Army he took a position as manager for the apartments buildings owned by his uncle, Chester M. Tokin. Later he was a housing inspector for the city of St. Paul, a position he left to establish his own inspection business. He retired in the mid-1980s.

He was married in Hudson, June 30, 1943, to Maxine Audrey Olson, at the First Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the Arthur O. and Id (Nelson) Olson.

He is survived by one daughter, Kirsten (Alan) Langohr of Wayzata, Minn.; a son, Mark Hermanson of Philadelphia; a sister, Luella Holt of River Falls; two brothers, Reuben (Lorree) of Woodville, and Marcus of Seattle; sister-in-law Ellen of Menomonie; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1998 and one brother, Clifford.

Funeral was Thursday, April 27 at Mounds Park United Methodist Church in St. Paul. Burial was in Willow River Cemetery, Hudson.

Mueller Mortuary Parkway Chapel provided arrangements.

Erin Prarie,New Richmond,Hammond

nobuttons — 6 Apr 2003 6:35:06 GMT

Looking for any information about the Thomas Francis Meath & Mary Walsh Meath family that lived in Erin Prarie, WI in the early to mid 1900s.
Thomas Francis' parents were
John Meath and Mary Donahue Meath
Mary Walsh Meath's parents were
Thomas Walsh and Bridget Connelly Walsh

Especially any information about a daughter of Thomas and Mary Meath.....
Clara or Clare Meath b. 22 August 1897 d. 6 April 1983 who married a Hughes in Alaska who was an electrician. Later she lived in Hammond, WI.
any information is greatly appreciated.
please email
nobuttons@yahoo.com
thanks.

Marklowitz Genealogy

bridgegal7nt — 20 Oct 2005 12:21:22 GMT

Hi Roxanne, In looking up some genealogy tonite, I ran across my cousin, Donald Marklowitz's obituary. How very interesting to me. I am just beginning to work on the Marklowitz history and would be interested to know if you are part of this family and, if so, are you interested in sharing information. Don and I share the same grandparents, Fred and Caroline Marklowitz. Don's dad and my mother were brother and sister.
Hoping to hear from you soon. Alice

Abel Obituary, August 28, 2001

RMunns7272 — 19 Oct 2001 7:55:19 GMT

Virgil H. Abel, 70 - May 25, 1931 - Aug. 28, 2001

Virgil H. Abel, of New Richmond died on Aug. 28, 2001 at Holy Family Hospital in New Richmond.
Virgil was born on May 25, 1931 in Durand, the son of Hugh and Irene (Schultz) Abel. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Plum City.

He attended elementary school and graduated from Plum City High School in 1945. He entered the Army in 1946. He married Eunice Dankers on Feb. 11, 1954.

He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minn. He was a 42-year member of American Legion Post #47 in Hastings, Minn. He drove school bus for 10 years with Safe Way Bus Co., Hudson, where everyone knew him as "Grandpa".

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Irene Abel. Virgil is survived by his wife Eunice; children, Perry (Bev) of Cottage Grove, Minn., Kevin of Bloomington, Minn., Todd of Bloomington, Minn., and Gwen (Dave) Neidermire of New Richmond; grandchildren, Faith, Bethany and Aaron Abel, James, Lynn, Jason, Joel and Kalley Neidermire; brothers and sisters, Vern (Norma Jean) of Blaine, Minn., Norma (Joe) Smith of Ladysmith, Orville "Ozzie" of Eclectic, Ala., Orland (Judy) of Menominee, Nancy (Johnny) Meixner of Durand, Glen (Helen) of Plum City, and Gary of Eclectic, Ala; many nieces and nephews; in-laws, Mary Ann Seipel, Erna Mueller, Dennis (Carol) Dankers, Gordon (Verlene) Dankers and Kathryn (Ray) Swagger.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Minn. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31 at Bradshaw Funeral Home, Stillwater and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services were in charge of arrangements.

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Cameron & Williamson

Lew Sherman — 11 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm interested in the genealogy of the Williamsons and Camerons who settled in St. Croix County in the 1870's. Any information concerning the Camerons, Huttons, Trotters or McDonalds is especially welcome. I am willing to share whatever I have with someone having similar interests.

Ancestors Gray/Allen

Allen Gray — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My Great-Grandfather was ALMON D. GRAY, the first mayor of Hudson, WI., in 1857. He originally came to Hudson in 1852 to practice law in partnership with BENJAMIN ALLEN. He was elected to the State Assembly in 1855, and was county attorney of St. Croix County. He served as Captain of Company H, 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the first two years of the Civil War. He married one of Benjamin Allen's daughters. After the war, he continued to practice law in Pepin, WI, Bismark, ND, and retired to St. Paul, MN, in 1897. Allen served as District Attorney in St. Croix County, and while living at Hudson, represented the district in the Wisconsin Senate in 1853-54. I would like to exchange information with other Gray or Allen descendants or descendants of 16th Wisconsin veterans of the Civil War.

Bosman

mrisseeuw — 1 Jul 2007 11:28:07 GMT

An obit appeared in the Madison newspaper today for an Earl Bosman b. September 12, 1919 in Hammond. His parents are listed as Dirk Bosman and Katie Stork. Is it possible his parents are the same as the Dirk & Katie Jagerink Bosman listed in the Baldwin Cemetery? I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with information on Dirk Bosman. I'd like to be able to link him to the other Bosman families I have in St. Croix County.

Thanks for any help!
Mary

Roberts Centennial Commemorative Plate

RMunns7272 — 14 Sep 2007 2:34:01 GMT

My mother recently died, and while cleaning out her house, we found a commemorative plate from the Roberts Centennial in 1975. Let me know if you'd like it, and I'll find out how much postage would be to your location, and once I receive your payment of that amount, I'll mail it to you.

Thanks,
Roxanne

photos of Hersey

pjoht00 — 17 Jul 2007 2:19:24 GMT

Would like to find some old photos of Hersey.
Like the store that was once there and the school and any others.
Is there someplace on the internet that might have these or someone that might be able to email copys.
I am trying to get photos from that area. My dad grew up there.

Tammy

Watcher/Watches/Day/Peless

sewsalot44 — 11 Apr 2002 10:05:01 GMT

I am looking for any info on a John Watcher/Watches that died in St. Croix County, WI in 1878. One of his daughters, Anne married a Benjamin Day and also died in St. Croix County. Another daughter, Jane married a James Albert Peless. His family moved from Dodge County, WI to St. Croix County before his death. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Families from Hammond, St. Croix Co.

vickybartlett — 8 Sep 2007 3:29:15 GMT

Trying to tie together all the branches of my family tree. Would like to find others who may be connected my tree.
I have info and documents.
Looking for Wright, Grinnell, Kelley, Gardner, Ross, Nobel, and Pecks.

Hammond Cemetery-Burial Information for John Kelly (Kelley)

MarshaTarmina — 31 Jul 2006 11:35:30 GMT

Hello Members,

I'm hoping someone might have a copy of Mildred Peabody's book, 'History of Hammond Cemetery', and be kind enough to check for more specific information on John Kelly who is buried beside his wife, Ann Day Kelly. From a previous message on this board, it would appear the burials are near that of Benjamin Day (father of Ann). More specific burial information on Ann Day Kelly or the infant that is buried in the same lot would also be appreciated.

Marsha in Pacific Grove, California

KATZENBERGER, ZEARFOSS

Nancy Meyers — 19 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Bertha KATZENBERGER and Samuel R. ZEARFOSS were married in 1884 in St.Croix Co., WI. This info contained in court doucument filed 1909 in Mont. Co. PA, the birthplace of Samuel. Seek more info on thes two people.

Hanson Obituary, December 19, 2003

RMunns7272 — 12 Jan 2004 7:16:41 GMT

Thursday, January 01, 2004

Robert D. ‘Bob’ Hanson, Jr., 48

Robert D. “Bob” Hanson, Jr., loving husband, adoring father, actor, musician, computer guru, funny man with a beautiful voice, left this world on Dec. 19, 2003 following a sudden and confusing illness.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Christian and Hannah Stensvold, Art and Bernice Hanson; brother Garry Hanson; nieces, Stephanie and Heidi Hanson; brother-in-law William Page; and uncles, Don Hanson, Floyd Fouks, Orlando Stensvold, Darlo Stensvold.

He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Mary McGurran; children, Isaac (16), Gabrielle (12), and Noah (7); parents Bob and Mary Hanson, Sr.; sisters, Annette (Kelly) Erickson and Pam (Dan) Schmit; brothers, Terry (Brenda) Hanson, Tim (Carolyn) Hanson, Steve (Sue) Hanson; in-laws, Pat and Barb McGurran, Joe (Sandy) McGurran, Kathy (Todd) McGurran-Meinen, Sean (Rachel) McGurran; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, sweet nieces and nephews; also many friends including those from New Richmond, UW-River Falls, bands, many theatre productions, SE Soccer, Seward Montessori, work including the U of M “Tech Talk”/ADCS and St. Joan of Arc Church.

Memorials are preferred to the U of M Minnesota Medical Foundation www.mmf.umn.edu, 612-625-1440, Volunteers of America of Minnesota www.voamn.org, 763-546-3242 or the family.

Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at St. Joan of Arc, Minneapolis with visitation from 12:30 -2 p.m. and celebration at 2 p.m.

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John Wilson and Mary Hutton

AKearns8547 — 12 Aug 2007 5:04:20 GMT

I am looking for information on John Wilson and Mary Hutton. They are my grandparents but I don't have much information on them. His father was William and his mother was Grace. Any leads would be appreciated. I know they came from Ireland.

Christ, Ellen, Anna and Albert Skousgard, Hudson, WI 1880-1900

GloriaSchroeder44 — 19 Aug 2007 1:13:05 GMT

I am searching for any information about the family of Christian Skousgard who lived in Hudson, WI. He married Ellen Frederikson, and they had 2 children, Anna and Albert. Christ lived in Escanaba, MI from about 1900-1910. He died in St. Paul, MN in 1924. Anna married Mayson H. Craft abt 1924, and lived in St. Paul, also. (She may have been married previously.) I cannot find Albert after the 1900 census in Hudson. Any information would be apreciated.

Looking for ancestors in Polk and St. Croix Counties, WI

Robert E. Francois — 2 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Samuel Francois and Pierre Francois, twin brothers who were early settlers in Farmington,Osceola, and New Richmond, Wisconsin. I know that Ester Plourde Berlin who died in Hudson in the 1980's had a line on these ancestors. Her daughter's name is Renata J. Berlin Tushaus, who would likely have the information that I seek.
Thank you.

Mattson Obituary, July 27, 2001

RMunns7272 — 19 Oct 2001 3:58:50 GMT

Eleanor Marie Mattson, 80 - Aug. 7, 1920 - July 27, 2001

Eleanor Marie Mattson died July 27, 2001 at River Falls Area Hospital.
She was born Aug. 7, 1920 to Rueben and Mable (Johnson) Wilbur in Dickinson Co., Iowa. On July 20, 1940 she married Wilfred J. Mattson in Stillwater, Minn.

Eleanor was a housewife and worked side by side with her husband on the family farm. She had a love for flowers, a large veggie garden and strawberry patch. She enjoyed sewing, needlework and crafts.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wilfred; son Marvin; parents; sister Beatrice Torman; brothers Carroll, James and Reuben Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Marcella (Richard) Scherer, Roberts and Elsie (Dennis) Goossen, Star Prairie; her brothers, Guy Wilber, Roberts, Shannon (Carol) Wilbur, New Richmond, Garland (Linda) Wilbur, Friendship, Wis.; sisters Muriel Nielsen, Crosby, Minn., Rosetta Harer, Grantsburg; many nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2001 at Cashman Mortuary with the Reverend Carol Heckmann officiating. Interment was at Warren Cemetery in Roberts.

Pallbearers were Richard L. Scherer, Joseph Scherer, James Scherer, Laura Lindahl, Annette Timo, Gregory Thoen, Stephen Thoen, Gary Thoen, William Mattson, Matthew Mattson and Robert Mattson.

Arrangements by Cashman Mortuary, River Falls.

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Alick Erickson, Baldwin WI

SGrady4009 — 12 Aug 2004 2:09:23 GMT

Does anyone have info on Alick ERICKSON who is in the 1880 census in Baldwin, age 32? My gggrandmother's death record lists Alick Erickson as her father. It would not be this Alick but perhaps he is her brother. Jane was born in 1843 in Norway, emigrated in 1859 and married in Dunn, Dane, WI in 1864. I do not know her Norwegian name nor do I know if family emigrated with her. In 1870 she had a 15 yr old named Anna Alickson living with them. (Jane's mother was also Anna.) Could be a sister?

Civil War records indicate an Alick Erickson enlisting from Newton, Manitowoc Co at age 18 in 1864 (maybe inflated his age). Could be the same Alick? Can anyone give me info on Alick? Anything would be appreciated.

Old photos from Woodville, WI

Jodi K. — 15 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandmother has several pictures from the early 1900's of friends and neighbors in the Woodville area. The following surnames are written on some pictures:

NELSON, BRATHAL (BRATHOL?), WALLESVORD, SALSETH, SPOONER, MOE GREGERSON, JOHNSON, BELDEN, HILLSTAD, SWOVERLAN

We have a picture of the Class of 1938, Woodville High School with graduates names listed. We also have a picture of about 40 women and several men and children that is labeled "Lutheran Church's Ladies Aid" with no date given. Clothing worn suggests the picture was taken in the early 1900's.

Please contact me if these are of interest to you.

Kane & Monaghan in Erin Prairie

yuraloon — 5 Aug 2007 3:23:40 GMT

I am seeking information on John and Sarah Kane and daughter Bridget (Kane) Monaghan, wife of John.

My gg grandfather Henry Padden, whose parents were John and Barbara (Kane) Padden, is enumerated in 1860 at Township 2 Range 10, St. Clair, IL with a John and Sarah Kane and daughter Bridget et. al. I wonder if this is the same John, Sarah and Bridget, who reside in Erin Prairie, St. Croix County, WI from 1870 to 1910. Is anyone working on these family lines?

Leonard Kaiser brother

bighugh1 — 15 Jul 2007 6:37:50 GMT

Did Leonard have a brother named Anthony J Kaiser? If he did I believe he might be a great uncle of mind. His Niece Fran Kaiser is interested in talking with living relatives about her father Anthony.

Ward Family

Bryan Ward — 25 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Owen Ward, born in County Meath Ireland around 1830, settled in Portage, WI, married Alice Cassidy and had 5 children: Owen Jr., George,John, Mary Ann-McCarty, and Kate-Couglin.
His son George married Margaret Callahan of Hudson,WI in the 1880s, they lived in Erin Prairie, WI. They had 8
children: Lawrence, Henry Thomas, William, James and Margaret, Mabel, and Rose.

Genealogy

cfleming42 — 17 Aug 2002 11:05:41 GMT

The name Meinke may not be spelled correctly. I am looking for info on a Milton Meinke of fairly recent history who was some kind of city councilman in a city in St Croix County. I am also looking for detailed information on the Herman Krause family of Somerset and/or Houlton

Slabis Obituary, July 31, 2000

RoxanneMunns29 — 25 Jun 2001 8:16:02 GMT

Wilhelm, Bailey, DeGoyler, Hoyt, Letson, Dailey, Howe

wendyleege — 1 Jun 2007 4:51:22 GMT

Mary Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Bailey Degoyler/Degoiler Hoyt, born 1858 Grant Co., WI, d. 1921 in Pine Co., MN. Went by nickname Libby or Lib. Lived all of adult life in Polk Co., St. Croix Co., & Burnett Co., WI. Married Jonathan Bailey in 1873 in Osceola, 2 children, Mary Jane Bailey & Glenmoria Eleanora Bailey, divorced 1885. 2nd marriage to Francis Marion DeGoyler, 3rd marriage George Hoyt. George had 2 sons from previous marriage, Daniel & Bert & dau. Myrtle. Libby's dau, Mary Jane m. Myron Letson & had children Nora & Gerald Letson. Nora m. Alfred Goodwin Howe & had children Alfred, Winefred, Otis, Robert & Charles Howe. Glenmoria m. William H. Dailey. Libby was sister to my gr grandfather Merrit Carpenter Wilhelm. Would like to exchange info with other family members. wendy@shasta.com

Poisson and LaVenture, 1880s?

balticsea — 23 May 2007 1:04:18 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Josephine and Delphine-Josephine Poisson, who - though from Turtle Lake, WI - both married LaVenture brothers in St. Croix County? Their parents were Eli Poisson and Margarite (Margaret) Becotte (Baycot).

I have Josephine marrying Adelard (Delor) LaVenture in New Richmond in 1880, and Delphine-Josephine marrying his brother Louis-Joseph in Somerset (at St. Anne's) in 1883.

What I'm trying to determine is whether there are in fact two sisters, or if perhaps Adelard passed away and Josephine subsequently married Louis-Joseph. I've found different family trees which credit a son William (born 24 May 1881) to both of these LaVenture-Poisson marriages, and I'm trying to figure out which two are actually his parents.

Kathleen Ann (HAGMANN) SMITH Obituary

RMunns7272 — 21 May 2007 2:40:31 GMT

Kathleen A. Smith, 58
[Hudson Star-Observer
Published Friday, May 18, 2007]

Kathleen A. Smith, 58, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 9, at her home in Roberts.

Kathy was born April 11, 1949, in Eau Claire, to Alfred and Agnes (Woletz) Hagmann. She grew up in Eau Claire where she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Regis Catholic High School. Kathy attended the Eau Claire vocational school where she received her associate's degree in secretarial science.

Kathy was married to Glenn Smith of Elk Mound on Oct. 24, 1970. After a short time living in St. Paul, the couple settled in Roberts. Kathy worked as a secretary, briefly for 3M and several years for the Church of the Holy Cross. She was a homemaker and recently owned her own business focusing on alternative health. She loved to open her home to people of other cultures or who needed a place to stay, and shared her faith openly. Kathy enjoyed doing arts and crafts, gardening and canning, singing, swimming and fishing. At one time, she played the organ at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hammond. She was a 4-H leader and taught insect collecting.

Kathy is survived by her children, Roxanne (Scott) Munns of Onalaska; Diane (Scott) Jacobson of Red Wing, Minn.; Philip Smith of Dallas, Texas; and Patrick Smith of Minneapolis; her grandchildren, Aaron and Rebekah Munns, Rachel and Andrew Jacobson; her siblings, Michael Hagmann of Eau Claire, Thomas (Jean) Hagmann of Poinciana, Fla., Donald Hagmann of Fridley, Minn., and Patricia (Jeff) Zais of Hudson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Kathy will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson. A visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch after.

Memorials are preferred.

O'Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson is assisting the family, (715) 386-3725

William Wilson

RuthAnnMontgomery — 11 May 2003 12:08:55 GMT

Died Wm. Wilson, who has been failing since his return from Star Prairie, St. Croix county, a couple of years ago, died at 3 o'clock Monday morning, May 15, 1893. His age was 84 years. Funeral held at his late residence on the East side, at 2:30 this p.m. His remains will be taken to Star Prairie where a former wife and one daughter were buried some years ago.

May 16, 1893, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin

Torgersons in Eau Galla Township

@@genet@rrv.net — 7 Aug 2002 1:20:08 GMT

When Torger immigrated to Wisconsin in 1866, his surname was Jonsen. In the 1880 census his surname was spelled Johnson and he was living in Eau Galla Township, St. Croix County, WI. His sons, Ole, Anton, Richard, and Johan (John) C. took the name Torgerson. Torger was born in 1818, the son of Jon Gunderson Sprekkenhus and Anne Lindvik in Gudbransdalen, Norway. Just before he immigrated to Wisconsin, he was living about 300 miles north of Trondheim, Norway. According to a letter sent to relatives in Norway, he had relatives
living in the Nielsville, and Shelly areas of Minnesota. His sister, Else Johnson, is buried in Sundet Cemetery near Nielsville. Most of these relatives took the name Paulsrud.
We can not know find a location for the Jonsens (Johnsons) or Torgersons after 1880, but they are supposed to have remained in Wisconsin. Does anyone recognize any of these names as part of their family or community at one time?

searching INFOR for WENDT, Mable, Robert, Lyle, and their parents

Macdenny — 19 Mar 2007 4:39:18 GMT

looking for any family information for Mabel,Robert,and Lyle Wendt. Searching for their parents names and family. The are listed on the 1905 state census St Croix, Springfield. Births abt;Mabel 1895, Robert 1900, & Lyle 1903
They were living with grandparents Thomas W McCarthy(age abt 59) and Thomas' wife Sarah Ann McCarthy.
Any help or information appreciated!!!
contact me thru this board or at;
dennisaussie@yahoo.com

Pleasant Valley

Colleen Mata — 26 Feb 2004 5:21:35 GMT

I am searching for the Charles McGinley family. The 1870 census has them in Pleasant Valley, the the 1860 census is Rush River, both in St Croix County. Does anyone know if these are the same places or are they near? The ages differ so much from one census to the next I am wondering if they are the same family? Any ideas about this? Colleen

Marit Evjen

johnpet124 — 10 Apr 2007 9:10:19 GMT

From the newspaper Reform, Eau Claire, WI, 17 Jan 1910 (trans.): Mrs Marit Evjen, living near Baldwin, died the 28th Dec and was buried the 2nd Jan. Pastor Ulsaker presided. She leaves besides her spouse, Halvor Evjen, five children: Mrs Kjersti Skamser here in the city, Mrs Randi Bolland in Minneapolis, along with Mrs Gertie Holderud and the sons, Elias and Martin who live near Baldwin. 2 children are dead. The one, Ole, died some years ago in Alaska. Mrs Evjen was born near Trondhjem the 31st of Dec, 1835 and was thus 74 years old. Her maiden name was Marit Estensdatter Boland and she was from Hørig Sogn. She was married in 1862 and came to America in 1871. She was a very respected and kind old woman who took an interest in the church and also in temperance matters. The funeral took place with many people present. The following song written by Mr Hammernas in Minneapolis was sung at the funeral: See the sun's pleasant light...
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Camp Grant Photo

Larry Wannebo — 4 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have a Sept. 1917 panoramic photo of what appears to be a large assembly of troops ready to leave for WWI.

It is inscribed: Martial-Farewell, 1st. Ill, Infantry and Co. Ill. Engineers, Camp Grant. It has been passed in my family from a Harry Arenson, Deer Park, Wis.

He is among the troops in the tri-fold picture. The back side includes a long message, written in pencil, by Harry. He talks about the cold, lack of cigarettes, question how the oats are growing and mentions other names. I have not deciphered all of the letter yet. Where was Camp Grant? Was it near the Thompson farm, south of Deer Park?

Are you interested in helping me learn more about Harry and his connection with the picture?

The Wannebo and Thompson families farmed in the areas of Deer Park, Amery and Clear Lake. Can you direct me to sites that might provide more information on my family?

William Flug

Kathy McCleery — 23 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on William Flug. He was born in Germany in 1819, and migrated to the United States in 1851. He originally settled in Pennsylvania, but moved to Glennwood City, St. Croix, Wisconsin. He is found in the 1900 Census of St. Croix, with his wife Mary, who migrated in 1857. Any information regarding him or his family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Bessie Mills

pjoht00 — 26 Mar 2007 11:54:38 GMT

Looking for a obit. Bessie Leona (Waterhouse) Mills
born 1-15-1883 in Coggon Iowa and Died in 7-31-1975 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin Burial is at the Lake View Cemetery in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
And also looking for obit. for her daughter-in-law Pearl Adel (Bates) Mills born 10-21-1901 Eau Claire, Wisconsin and died 12-8-1986 in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Burial is at the Lake View Cemetery in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Tam

Need 1920 Census record/St. Croix for McCarthy family

dennisaussie — 12 Nov 2006 4:15:09 GMT

looking for 1920 US Census record in St. Crois county for:
Alfred McCarthy-head of houshold(dont know age)
Mary (Kohlman)McCarthy-wife (dont know age)
Children;
Genevieve(dob 1912)
Ethel (dont know her date of birth)
Gertrude (dob 1915)
Irene (dob1917)
possible Sara Anna (died as infant & dont know dob)

Searching for all the information on the census record and also their address/parents names if on there, immigration date for Alfred (think he came down from Alberta Canada.)
Any information greatly appreciated.

Kathy

Charles Gartzke

Charliejm — 10 Mar 2007 6:16:07 GMT

I have a Charles Gartzke born in Germany about 1840. I am looking for information on Charles Gartzke in Wisconsin in the 1900 Census. He was married to Elizabeth, with children Julius, Edward, Ernest and Gertrude. I am looking for Charles' siblings and/or parents to connect to my Charles Gartzke from Germany, born January 7, 1840.

Albert and Helene Ecker

Cathy_Hokanson — 5 Aug 2006 4:54:27 GMT

Looking for photos of Albert J. Ecker b. 20 Feb 1865 in Germany. Helene (Wendt) Ecker b. 8 Jun 1880 in Germany. Married 11 Mar 1897 in Baldwin, St. Croix, WI. They were farmers and I have heard that their home is still standing. Would appreciate any help available. Thanks.

Gilstad, Gielstad, Gjelstad, Bernd, Hofland, Jorgenson, Utgaard, Martinson, Jensen, Mattison, Mohalm

jzeig2007 — 31 Jul 2004 7:34:50 GMT

Anyone researching these families? I would like to share information.

Wisconsin Genealogy Photo's Website

la62x — 26 Feb 2007 1:45:27 GMT

I have started a place to see and post Wisconsin Genealogy and History Related Photo's If you would like to join please email me with your name and email at la62x@aol.com and I will send you an invite. Lori

Ben Huenink Obituary

laureschaerr1 — 17 Feb 2007 5:15:38 GMT

Here's an obituary for gg uncle of mine, Ben Huenink.

Ben Huenink was born May 30th 1886 in Oostberg, Wisc., the the eldest of 7 children. He had one sister, Angeline, who died in infancy and has one sister, Della, married to Art Holle of Baldwin. His brothers, John, Joe, Harry, and Ed, all preceded him in death.

The Henry Huenink family moved to farm near Baldwin when Ben was in his teens, where he furthered is education in the joys of honest toil with his hands. (He always said it was the best thing that happened to him.)

Later on he headed west in search of adventure and eventually staked a claim on a homestead near Shelby, Montana, close to the Canadian border where he met and married Laura Emma McBride, the local school teacher on March 4, 1914. He joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints about 1916. After years of struggling in vain with the elements (from the time he staked his claim) he returned to his home state and after a year in Baldwin, settled on a farm near Emerald. His financial condition improved somewhat, but his greatest area of success in life was in his communication with his many dear friends around the countryside. Horse traders for many miles around came to visit and swap stories. He had always managed to break a fresh pair of broncs from the western boundaries as often as possible. There was rarely a horse that he couldn't handle or train and people had had balky or mishandled horses used to bring them to him to straighten out.

He served for many years in various community endeavors amongh them the County Board in the New Richmond County Hospital and Town Chairmean of the town of Emerald. Eventually he was chosen to manage the first Cooperative Oil Station in Baldwin and several others in surrounding communities. From there he moved on to Black River Falls where he succeeded in the same field.

By then he was beginning to feel nostalgia for his real love, farming. So he returned to the farm in Emerald where he spent most of the remainder of his active life.

He had great strength of character, not only of a physical nature, but in his desire to live righteously.

His wife, laura preceded him in death, July 24, 1972. Three children were born: Velma, Helen, and James; ten grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim resides in Fla., Velma in Chicago, and Helen in Morton Grove where Ben was living prior to his last trip to Baldwin. There he suffered a fall which damaged the spinal cord at the back of his neck. He suffered a stroke which led to his death July 1, 1973.

His favorite poem was Henry Wadsworth Longfellows "Psalm of Life," which was read at the service.

Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery at Emerald. Casket bearers were George __________, Leon Holle, Earl Huenink, Jeffery Huenink, Leon Rademaker, and Wesley Vrieze.

Mary Ann Corrigan Obit, 1936 Hudson

jlleffler — 24 Jan 2007 6:57:22 GMT

Seeking obituary for Mary Ann Corrigan, who died on 10-03-1936 in Hudson, St. Croix Co., WI. Her maiden name was Cooney. She was the wife of John Francis Corrigan. Many thanks!

Joni Leffler
TX

STEPHENS

EllenMSH — 22 Jan 2007 6:09:05 GMT

I would very much like to correspond with any descendants of Alexander and Winifred Walsh Stephens who lived in Erin Prairie and Hammond between 1855 and 1900. Their son, William, was my grandfather.You may contact me at eshenn@comcast.net. Ellen