Walworth - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

fitch name

kissyann — 7 Oct 2008 4:21:14 GMT

need obits on harry fitch born in iowa 1898? his wife irene born 1900
harry was born on may 12 1989 died in walworth pell lake?
march 24 1982
irene was born jan 5 1900 and died oct 9 4989 walworth pell lake
they had children
lyle died 1963
harold born 1925 may live in pell lake hes in his 80s
anna mae fitch born 1929 i am most interested in finding her
can any one look up their obits and send a copy via my email i would so appreciate it
i am a free search angel and i am trying to reunite a child born to a anna mae fitch in wisconsen in 1949
marion

WILL DO FREE LOOKUPS! WAL CO

Gtoetapper1 — 7 Apr 2004 9:12:49 GMT

Finally after several months I'm back to doing research. I live in Walworth CO & will be going to the courthouse within the next week. I can do lookups for Birth, marriage, death records for anyone who needs them. I can also do copies of obits for the Lake Geneva Regional News going back to 1870 I believe. If you need anything please respond to THIS message with at least the Surname, year range and which record you want info from. I can look directly at these vitals and write down the contents for free. If your ancestor is there and you want the official copy, you'll have to send for the record.

Winkleman's of Whitewater

branbecca — 27 Aug 2008 2:14:34 GMT

I'm working on my husband's family the Edward H. Winkleman family who lived in Whitewater from the early 1900's until his grandmother passed in 1991. Would love to get in contact with anyone else researching this family. I know Edward H. Sr. owned and operated a dairy that he sold in the late 1940's early '50s to Hawthorn Melody. Any and all information would be appreciated.

Constance Borde, Vandla Nelson Borde

suebeerhorst1 — 20 Sep 2008 2:20:25 GMT

Daughter of Vandla Nelson Borde (1909-1929), buried in East Delavan Union Cemetery. I am the great grand daughter of Vandla's mother's (Marie Nelson) brother (Albert Ekdahl). I went to the cemetery and found the cites and there were flowers in an angel vase so someone is leaving them. I hope you find this! I am looking for information about the family.

John and Marie Nelson

suebeerhorst1 — 20 Sep 2008 2:14:29 GMT

I am the great granddaughter of Marie's (died 1981, buried in East Delavan Union Cemetery) brother Albert Ekdahl. She may not have told you she had a brother. I only want information the family and also their mother.

Albert and his wife are buried there, too.

Fred Fehly, Sr.

Harriet Hobbs — 23 Jun 2006 3:59:40 GMT

Have photo of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Fehly, Sr., Whitewater, taken on their 64th wedding anniversary. Will furnish copy to any decendant. E-mail request to hhobbs@peoplepc.com.

Some Walworth county info on my web site.

pkbk1 — 14 Sep 2002 7:31:42 GMT

Most of my relatives are from the East Troy and Delavan areas, so my web site has a heavy focus on those areas, but there are also things like newspaper abstracts from the late 1800's and early 1900's that include news from every part of Walworth county. The address is http://www.mid-wi.com/genealogy

If anyone is related to me, I would really appreciate hearing from you.

Who was Peter L. Craver's father?

Grace (Craver) Clement — 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandf. PETER L. CRAVER with his wife HENRIETTA (ALDRICH) migrated from New York State to Walworth County, Wis.
The following info I can find:

The 1850 Federal Census Index shows PETER L. CRAVER in Walworth County, Bloomfield Twp., Wisconsin. The 1860 Wisconsin 1860 Federal Census Index shows Peter L. in Fond Du Lac County, 2 W Ripon Twp., Wisconsin. I have also found him in the Land Records. My problem is I cannot find his parentage -- There are about 3 dates of birth that could be his, but I cannot find any proof of any of them. Help!! Grace

Headstone Photos - German Settlement Cemetery

ThomasBrown1959 — 24 Aug 2008 5:43:30 GMT

I am looking for someone who would be willing to take some photographs of my ancestors gravestones. They are buried at the German Settlement Cemetery in Spring Prairie Township.

John Grunewald 1842-1916
Elizabeth Grunewald 1842-1921
Rosina "Rose" Grunewald 1880-1966
Henry Grunewald 1795-1865
Eva Eliza Grunewald 1800-1861
Maria Dietz 1808-1858
Ludwig Dietz 1809-1865

Thanks Tom

Spooner Family

mdrgr — 26 Jun 2001 9:32:22 GMT

I'm looking for information regarding Lyman SPOONER, b. 1795 Barnard, Windsor, VT. LDS site gives info he died in Lynn MI, however, I can't find any info proving he ever left Walworth Cty, WI. Maybe a typo? LDS info says Lyman died 1865. I believe Lyman may possibly be my ggg-grandfather. His sons, James Garrison, William F and Willis appear on the Humboldt Cty, IA census index in 1870. Another son, Franklin D, married in River Falls, St. Croix in 1855.

I believe James Garrison's son, James Elmer, and William's daughter, Eva Arstella, to be my g-grandparents. Any info pertainng to Spooners would be appreciated.

Margo Spooner Rouette

East Troy relatives

Wendy — 12 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm searching for any other connections to O'Leary / Gaskell / Linehan

My ggrandmother was Cecily Gaskell born 4/6/1889 in East Troy. She married abt 1915 Daniel Linehan born 10/15/1892.

Cecily's parents are Francis Gaskell born 1852 in England (Died 1928 and is buried in East Troy) and Hanorah O'Leary born 11/22/1854 in Hoosick Falls (Died 1912 and is buried in East Troy)
Thanks!

Whitewater Halversons and Rosman/Rosmen or Christianson

bartile — 18 May 2008 7:56:12 GMT

Is there any researcher out there working on either of these names? Or just would like to lend a helping hand. I know my grandfather was born in Whitewater in 1875, both of his parents were from Norway, and I think I have them in the 1880 Census, but can't be sure, as there were two Halbert Halversons born in Whitewater within months of each other in 1875. AHHHH!

fleming

cindyrager32 — 16 Jan 2004 2:08:53 GMT

I'm looking for any inf on the fleming family.
hermann fleming was the father
They lived in Lake Geneva

Graham Family of Whitewater, Quebec, Kintyre Scotland

HALEATON — 30 Jun 2008 4:05:28 GMT

I am compiling descendants of "Squire Sandy Graham" Many of his sons were railroad contractors building the railroads in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

I am interested in contacting other descendants and also anyone with proven connections to other GRAHAMS in Kintyre.

ALEXANDER Graham, son of JOHN Graham and Grizel Blue, was born 24 May 1791 in Dunultach, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, and died 05 Apr 1866 in North Georgetown, Quebec. He married MARGARET MCEWING 22 May 1814 in Clachan, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, daughter of GILBERT MCEUAN. She was born 03 Aug 1796 in Carnbeg, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, and died 28 Jun 1864 in Whitewater, WI.

Children of ALEXANDER Graham and MARGARET MCEWING are:

i. JOHN Graham, b. 16 May 1815, Carnbeg, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland; d. 01 May 1890, MacsVille, Grant County, MN; m. (1) CHRISTINE HISLOP, 01 Mar 1843, Montreal, Canada; b. 06 Apr 1820, Lachine, Hochelaga, Quebec; d. 09 Apr 1852, Ormstown, Quebec; m. (2) ELIZABETH SMITH, Aft. 1852; b. Abt. Apr 1819, Scotland; d. 08 Feb 1907, Northfield, MN.

ii.DUGALD Graham, b. 21 Jun 1817, Carnbeg, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland; d. 11 Nov 1905, Ormstown, Quebec; m. MARY ANN LINDSAY, 23 Apr 1839, Montreal, Canada; b. 04 Jan 1817, River St. Pierre, Montreal, Quebec; d. 11 Jan 1904, Ormstown, Quebec.

iii. ALEXANDER Graham, b. 24 Sep 1819, Carnbeg, Kilcalmonell, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland; d. 29 Sep 1869, Whitewater, WI; m. ELIZABETH BLACK, 17 Jun 1848, Huntington, Quebec; b. 30 Dec 1823, Ancrum, Roxburgh, Scotland; d. 18 Jun 1915, Appleton, WI.

iv. MARGARET Graham, b. 28 May 1822, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 26 Mar 1889, Ormstown, Quebec; m. JOHN COOK, 24 Jun 1841, Montreal, Canada; b. 06 Dec 1807, Argyleslin(?), Scotland; d. 12 Dec 1885, Ormstown, Quebec.

v. GILBERT Graham, b. 28 Jan 1824, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 08 Aug 1871, Richfield, MN; m. ELIZABETH MCCLELLAN, 08 Mar 1856, Columbiana County, OH; b. Abt. 1839, Ohio; d. Aft. 1885.

vi. LAWRENCE GEORGE Graham, b. 12 Dec 1825, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 18 Oct 1891, Milwaukee, WI; m. ARABELLA G. COONEY, 24 May 1865, Columbiana, OH; b. 28 Jul 1829; d. 08 Feb 1881, Whitewater, WI.

vii. DUNCAN Graham, b. 12 Oct 1826, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 30 Jun 1868, North Georgetown, Quebec; m. ELIZABETH ANN WILSON, 05 Oct 1860, North Georgetown, Quebec; b. 10 Sep 1836, South Georgetown, Quebec; d. 25 Nov 1925, Montreal, Quebec.

viii. GRACE Graham, b. 18 Oct 1829, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 12 Aug 1911, Neenah, WI; m. ROBERT SHIELLS, 10 Apr 1861, Whitewater, WI; b. 21 Nov 1825, Edinburgh, Scotland; d. 01 Oct 1907, Neenah, WI.

ix. CATHARINE Graham, b. 16 Oct 1831, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 27 Nov 1914, Austin, MN; m. JOHN CAMPBELL, 22 Mar 1858, Whitewater, WI; b. 20 Mar 1825, Scotland; d. 10 Aug 1913, Steele County, MN.

x. NEIL Graham, b. 01 Dec 1833, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 20 May 1898, Owatonna, MN; m. MARY CHARLES, 22 Apr 1869; b. 15 Jan 1842, Hinchinbrook, Canada; d. 26 Mar 1936, Steele County, MN.

xi. DONALD Graham, b. 08 Apr 1836, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 26 Feb 1867, Whitewater, WI.

xii. EDWARD Graham, b. 06 Apr 1838, North Georgetown, Quebec; d. 11 Jun 1916, Berkeley, CA; m. (1) ?, Bef. 1870; m. (2) JANE HARRINGTON BROWN, Aft. 1870; b. 08 Jul 1843, Worthington, MA; d. 05 Sep 1920, Berkeley, CA.

Phoenix William 1836

Mary Cookson — 22 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am intrested in Wiliam Phoenix setteled in Wolworth
Co. 1836 or 1837 does any one know wher he came from
befor Walworth.

Mary Cookson

Spouse -children of Walter Trigloff?

LynnHam27 — 28 Apr 2008 11:00:12 GMT

Walter Trigloff b Jun 1913 died 20 Aug 1995 Lake Geneva.
Can anyone help with wife and children? where he is buried?

Thanks & Bless you for your time
Lynn

KITTILSON / Sugar Creek Luthern Cemetery

RaeRold — 14 Jul 2006 6:28:41 GMT

I am looking for the date of death for OLE KITTILSON who lived in Sugar Creek from around 1845 until ?. His wife, Andrea, died 31 Jan 1899 and is buried in the Luthern Norwegian Cemetery in Sugar Creek, according to her death certificate. I have received from the Walworth County Genealogical Society a listing for Kittilson / Kittleson burials in several cemeteries, but Sugar Creek was not included. Would appreciate any info on how I can find a transcription of this cemetery so I can determine Ole's date of death. The last census he appears in is 1870 in Millard, Sugar Creek in Walworth. Thanks for any help. Vicki

Location of Whitewater Cemetery?

NancyBailey12 — 17 Jun 2008 6:28:36 GMT

Does anyone know the location of Whitewater Cemetery? in 1871 my great-grandfather's first wife was buried there, but I cannot find any record of that exact cemetery now. Was the name changed?

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

aussiemate1 — 14 May 2008 11:39:40 GMT

Could someone please tell me if there is an on-line transcription available for Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Elkhorn? I am looking for burial sites for Quinns and Vincents. Would anyone be interested in taking digital photos of any Quinn/Vincent tombstones? I would gladly pay you for your trouble. Thank you.

Allen Harrington & Covina Griffin

LORIAHANNA — 3 Jul 2003 6:13:13 GMT

Hi Iam looking for info on Allen Harrington who came came from NY to Walworth Co. in abt. 1836 with his father inlaw Daniel Griffin. Allen Harrington married Covina Griffin daughter of Daniel Griffin in the 1850 census they were living in East Troy there children were Emily, Charlotte, Norman, William and Nancy all born between 1834-1845. It said in the History of Walworth Co. that Allen Harrington only stayed in Walworth Co. for a few years I am tring to find out where he and his family went from there. I am also interested in any info on the surname GRIFFIN in Walworth, Waukesha, Green Lake , Marquette and Columbia Co's. Thank you, LORI

Looking for Metal Detecting sites

markmueller1967 — 28 May 2008 2:54:00 GMT

I am a local metal detectorist looking for homesteads from the early to mid 1800's. IF you know where such a site may be and would be willing to elaborate, I would be willing to bring my other detector for some one else to try. It is an amazing hobby and I would love to share an experience of maybe finding a coin that your great great great Grand Pappy held in his hand. Please email me if interested. Thanks

Hilmer "Ole" Olsen obit needed

tencalcpro — 20 May 2008 9:52:39 GMT

died 7 May 1997
Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States of America

thanks for any help you can give me

brenda

The Casper SCHAUB Family

patrick1770 — 12 Jan 2002 4:32:08 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Reverend J. Casper Schaub and his wife, Elizabeth. They were residents of Walworth County in the 1880 Census at Spring Prairie, however, being a Methodist Minister, I'm sure that the family moved quite frequently.

Known children include: Rosetta, John, Casper Jr., Louisa, Charles J.

Reverend Schaub made a trip to Charlevoix, Michigan in June of 1887 on the Steamer Champlain. The steamer burned just outside of Charlevoix and he was killed.

Would like to share and exchange ANY information on this family and its members- particularly in regard to photographs or material pertaining to Reverend Schaub's demise.

NY Bradleys in Wisconsin - children of Dr. Enos Bradley

JQBradley01 — 4 Feb 2007 4:58:20 GMT

I am looking for information on descendents of William Wallace Bradley, son of Adah Hoyt and Dr. Enos Bradley of NY.

William Wallace Bradley sometimes went by W.W. Bradley or Wallace W. Bradley. His second wife was Esther Larnard, and their daughter Alice Bradley married William H. Tyrrell, and daughter Eva Bradley married John J. Phoenix, or J.J. Phoenix. Their eldest daughter, Ada Bradley disappeared from the census records in 1880.

I also am looking for the cemetaries that Adah Hoyt Bradley and William Wallace Bradley are buried, with thier death dates. Willing to exchange info, I have tons on the Bradley family..

NEUHAUS, Heinrich Ernst & Hedwig (TRESTER) > Genoa City

RLipprandt2286 — 24 Mar 2008 1:48:52 GMT

Greetings, I am searching for cemetery records or newspaper information of the burial place of Heinrich (Henry) Ernst (Ernest) Neuhaus and his wife Hedwig (Trester) that lived in and around the Genoa City area from about 1935 through 1951.

Originally, the Neuhaus family was from South Manitowoc County and relocated to East Clark County in 1909. Henry Ernest married Hedwig (Trester) at Peace E. & R. Church, Curtiss, Clark County on 12 Aug 1915.

Their children are Gilbert, Hilda, Raymond, Marion, Elroy, Leonard and Henry Jr. The religious affiliation would have been either E. & R. or Lutheran.

Word of mouth information is that Hedwig died in a car accident, either in Southern Wisconsin (don't know where) or, Northern Illinois (don't know where).

The event (accident) would have been after 1951 because she is still listed as being alive in a 1951 obituary of her father-in-law, Gerhard Neuhaus.

As for the death date, real or approximate of Henry Ernest, no idea.

Any help/direction would be greatly appreciated!

Regards, Bob~~ (South Florida)
The Lipprandt and Trester Family Trees

Surnames: Waters, Vant, Harkness and Boden

jjdd1 — 25 Jan 2006 12:52:07 GMT

Looking for anyone with connections with the surnames in Subject line. Living in Walworth County from 1840-early 1900's.
Settled in Troy, Lyons and La Fayette.

Thanks,
john from Waukesha

Sake Family

L_Bauernfeind — 9 Mar 2008 7:21:17 GMT

Searching info on the Sake Family. Children were Hattie, Oscar, Edward, Lillian, William and Edyth. Believe that they originated in the LaGrange area before moving to Waukesha County. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Linda

Last will and testament of Lucinda Lewis Barker

Gary Edgar — 23 Sep 2002 5:28:02 GMT

I Lucinda Barker being as my own appraisor and of sound
mind and memory do make and declare this my last will
and testament as follows.First Whereas on the second
day of April,1853 I conveyed to my son James B. Barker
certain lands on section No.9 in the town of Sugar Creek
on certain conditions in said deed mentioned so therefore
I devise to my said son all my estate in said lands and all
claims that I or my heirs have in the same upon his paying
the sum hereinafter mentioned as to be paid by him.Second
I will and direct my said son to pay the sum of two hundred
dollars to my two daughters Diana + Lura + my son Timothy
in equal shares.Third All the rest of my property which consists of my clothing and household furniture I give to my
three daughters in equal shares and request them to make
the division thereof amoung themselves.In witness whereof
I hereunto sign my name this 14th day of October 1882.
Signed in presence of (?) Thomas L. K. Day.Lucinda Barker
X her mark.
Court record,vol. T,page 242
Record book,vol. 16,page 345
vol. 18,page 8
No. 179
Walworth County Register in Probate,Elkhorn,WI

Webb, Jewell, Potter families

jnsschultz — 16 Apr 2008 4:29:44 GMT

I am looking for information on or other people searching for Sylvester P. Webb, Sylvester T. Webb, Robert B. Webb, Almon Jewell, Hiram Potter all were in Walworth County in the 1850's - 1890's or perhaps beyond.

Milton Academy

jnsschultz — 16 Apr 2008 4:31:22 GMT

I am looking for any history or information on Milton Academy, which I believe was located somewhere in Walworth County.

WYLIE-HEMPSTEAD

gdavis99 — 17 Sep 2005 11:55:10 GMT

Searching for Wylie or Hemstead (Hempstead) family members in Walworth County. Lived in Spring Prairie from early 1800's. Married into Seymour, Webb, Sherman, and Allen families.

Walworth County Cemetery

Doris Wartman — 3 Oct 2006 2:50:04 GMT

Could someone give a name to a cemetery in Spring Prairie that I noted was "Cemetery on Old Town Line Road" in my notes. I found my gggrandmother there on a headstone that said, "Nancy, Wife of Milo E. Bradley
Died 30 Mar 1872 @ age 63 years 10 months"
I neglected to write down the name. Could it be Hickory Grove?
Thanks

Larkin and Ottman

Carolyn — 2 Jun 2005 4:25:31 GMT

Looking for any information on the David Larkin or David Ottman families.

Where is Mary Alice Francisco's genealogical research?

clownperson — 7 Mar 2008 8:11:21 GMT

Two years ago, a wonderful Walworth Co. volunteer named Shirley helped me with this line, which extends from Revolutionary War veteran Levi FRANCISCO and his first wife, Sarah VAN DER COOK. The couple had two sons before Sarah died young. (Levi then married 2. Charity CARPENTER and fathered 10 more children.) Mary Alice Francisco, a Levi and Sarah descendant through the the youngest of these two sons, is reputed to have done an incredible amount of genealogical research over her 90 year lifetime. For some reason, this data has never been assimilated into the vast amount of data currently available on the Francisco family as a whole. It has also been said that Mary Jane did not include her cousins in her research, but I would like to confirm this for myself if at all possible. I am under the impression that the body of Mary Alice's research was deposited with a public library, an historial or genealogical society in Walworth Co. after her death in January of 1955. If I can find her research papers, I would like to have them copied for my own reference. Mary Alice was the only child of Newton Oscar and Marcella (GOVE) Francisco of Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. She was a maiden lady all of her life, thus her immediate line is extinct. Starting two generations back, I have attempted to reassemble this family from census records, but this has proven to be not altogether satisfactory...especially when it comes to identifying and tracing female descendants. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I will gladly reimburse the costs of copying and mailing these materials.

Joel Smith or Frank W. Smith

Marion Bender — 27 May 2005 4:02:11 GMT

Looking for any information re: these two living in Walworth County County. Joel may have had a claim in Spring Prairie Settlement and Frank W. may have been living near Lake Geneva with a wife and 3 children about the turn of the century. He was born 1856 in Wisconsin.

Borg Family

BMBorg — 4 Nov 2003 9:02:24 GMT

Looking for any genealogical info or facts and photos about Borg family members that lived in Delavan, WI. Specifically looking for: George W Borg, George M Borg, George M Borg, Jr. and their spouses.

Thanks

Anna Plautz Crosby died June 1912

michaelholder101 — 28 Feb 2008 12:00:05 GMT

Can anyone help me get an obit and related information on Anna (Plautz) Crosby? She died at Delavan in June 1912. I'd appreciate any information available (death, obit, cemetery, etc) and would be happy to reimburse for any expenses. Thanks!

Mike in Indiana

Godfreys in Oak Grove Cemetery, Whitewater

SusiGodfrey52 — 21 Jun 2005 7:10:06 GMT

Hello,

I have been researching GODFREYs in Walworth County for several years. Is anyone available to check headstone inscriptions in Oak Grove Cemetery? There's a James Godfrey b. 1820 buried among other Godfreys there; I can't figure out how he fits in with the rest.

Other questions:
On the Oak Grove Cemetery burial list I have, the first column has names, the second column has numbers like 4-29 or 9-13--are these plot locations?
The last column has a series I can't figure out: like C-x or C-Lib-x. Does anyone have any ideas about those codes?

Thank you,
Susi Godfrey

Origins of Barker families of Walworth County,WI

Gary Edgar — 23 Sep 2002 4:09:51 GMT

Edward Barker was born 1625 in Mirfield,Yorkshire,England to
Thomas Barker and Alice Wilson.He was christened in January of the following year.Thomas and Alice Barker were
the parents of Elizabeth,Thomas,Edward,Mary,William,
Elizabeth,John and Isaac Barker.Edward came to colonial
America in the year 1640,settling in Boston,Suffolk Co.,MA.
It was there that he was married to Jane M. (last name not
known),and they were the parents of Elizabeth,Mary,John,
Sarah,Thomas,and Jonathan Barker.Sometime before 1650,
there was either a divorce from Jane or she may have died.
Edward then removed to New Haven County,CT where he
was married to Elizabeth Fowler who was the daughter of
Ambrose Fowler.They were the parents of William,Edward,
Mary,Jonathan,and Daniel Barker.Edward was a merchant
and did extensive trading with Barbadoes and the West Indies.
In 1671 Edward purchased lands in Branford,CT which
consisted of a house and lot,orchard,and additional lands.He
had previously resided in New Haven,New Haven,CT.His will
was made out on 6-27-1674 and was proved in October of
1678.Edward Barker died in about 1703 in Branford.His great-
great grandson Joseph Barker came to Wisconsin in 1838
with his wife Lucinda Lewis Barker,and they eventually
settled in Walworth County.

Sears Reunion 1889

lksears — 16 Feb 2008 8:05:27 GMT

From the Janesville Daily Gazette, Thursday, September 26, 1889
---Pioneer and family reunions are becoming quite in vogue the present season. The latest to note was a gathering on the sixth inst., of the four remaining member of the Sears family, who came to this vicinity way back in the forties - it being the first meeting in thirty-one years. The family now consists of Mrs. J.S. Dickens, on the Darien road; Thomas Sears, of Chamberlain, Dakota, and Mrs. J. Stone and Mrs. Frank North, of Syracuse, New York, each of whom will be remembered as among the early settlers of Johnstown. A remarkable feature of the event was, that it was a general surprise all around. Mrs. Dickens was calling on her niece, Mrs. David Dykeman, and had been there but a short time when her two sister arrived from the east, and in less than two hours her brother from Dakota arrived, none of the company expecting to meet each other at that time or place. It is needless to say that the surprise was enjoyed by all. Sept 11th being the 75th birthday of Mrs. Dickens, a large company gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickens to celebrate the occasion, when she was made the recipient of a fine easy chair. Another pleasant gathering was held at the home of their nephew, H. C. Houston. Thus a week was spent renewing old acquaintances, and will be remembered with pleasure by themselves as well as their many friends.

Mrs. J.S. Dickens - Jane Sears (John)
Mrs. J. Stone - Lois Sears (John Marvin)
Mrs. Frank North - Fanny Sears (husband's name was actually Charles)

Mrs. David Dykeman - Frances Addie Houston
H. C. Houston - Henry
Both were children of Hannah Sears & Robert A Houston.

Frank Dickens is the son of Jane.

The families lived in both Rock and Walworth counties over the course of time. There were two more sisters. Charlotte who is still a complete mystery to me. The last info I have on her is the boat trip over from England in 1833. The family live in Herkimer New York until coming to Wisconsin in the 1840's. The youngest daughter Henriette (Hetty) married Lewis Belts Jan 7, 1857 in Rock County. And that's the last place where I found her.

Barnes

amybarnes01 — 13 Feb 2008 11:36:37 GMT

Hello!
I'm wondering if anyone can help me to find more information about Henry Davis Barnes (or H D Barnes), born in 1842 in Sherburne NY, moved to Elkhorn/Spring Prairie area approx. 1850's. Father, Joseph A. Barnes, Mother, Lovinia Yaw. Married to Mary L.(?) Hay, born about 1847 (NY or WI?). Sisters Adeline and Helen M Barnes. Had children Herbert T. Barnes, b. 1876, Lovinia R. Barnes, b. 1878, and Henry Davis Barnes, Jr, 1886 (who later relocated to San Diego County, CA), perhaps others as well. I know Henry Sr. was in the 28th Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry in the Civil War as a musician. Anything you can add would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

1895 State census lookup please

anjinclay — 5 Feb 2008 1:27:56 GMT

I realize the 1895 WI state census is not indexed, but am wondering if someone has access to it for Walworth County and would be kind enough to see if they list the students at the School for the Deaf in Delavan?

I have Charles HLINOVSKY listed as a student there in 1893-1894 and wonder if he was still a student there to appear on the 1895 census.

Thank you to anyone willing to take the time and effort with this request.

Bertha BORGERSON (BERGERSON)

MCHill — 3 Dec 2006 10:11:57 GMT

I am looking for information on Bertha BORGERSON, who immigrated from Skien in June, 1871 and married Carl (Charles) GUNDERSON, supposedly on October 29, 1872.

Thank you.

Marian

Wilhelm Busack (born 1868-69) adopted into the Henning Family but No Records of When...

JP1787 — 1 Feb 2008 12:06:42 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 which 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

Cahill's in Darien, Walworth Co., Wisconsin

CCahill4376 — 23 Jul 2002 5:02:03 GMT

Hello
Looking for any information on Alfred or Jerusha Cahill. They migrated to Wisconsin by 1850. Any information would be helpful.
Thankyou.

Grace C. Erkfitz (1918-1989)

dukensue3 — 27 Jan 2008 6:27:43 GMT

I'm related biologically to the Erkfitz family of Michigan--Leona and Edwin,but their daughter Grace lived and died in Walwoth,Wisconsin.I wonder if anyone ever knew her? She died in March, 1989. Thankyou, Susan Patterson

Rokenbrodt descendants

Dick Freis — 6 Mar 2005 5:30:35 GMT

Any descendants of the following who have information on any of the Rokenbrodt family of Walworth and Rock Counties and willing to share, I would appreciate it.

Jennie R. Rokenbrodt McCarthey (Mrs. C.E. McCarthey), daughter of Jacob & Sarah Austin Rokenbrodt

William Rokenbrodt (wife Ida M. Williams) daughter: Mrs. Leo Wheeler, grandson: George Sawyer.

Mary Francis Rokenbrodt Vunck (Mrs. Myron Vunck)

Francis (Fannie) Rokenbrodt Clapper (Mrs. Anson Anthony Clapper) except for Nellie Clapper - have info on her.

Catherine Rokenbrodt Windeck; daughter Mrs. John Zett

Photo of first Honey Creek Freewill Baptist church

copet1 — 27 Jan 2008 5:17:01 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!

Robbins death information needed

kjblackburn2 — 13 Sep 2007 2:56:56 GMT

Looking for death dates and place for Clarence
and Lillie (Weaver) Robbins. Clarence was born
in 1860 and Lillie was born in 1863. They were
still alive in 1930. Might have died at Delavan.
They aren't buried at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Thanks, KJB

Perry

mo_navy_mom — 25 Jan 2008 7:51:00 GMT

Looking for info on Iowa Perrys, Ralph born 1883 father Lyman. Brother shirley and info will help thanks

James Young Family- Reference Dawson Line Study

Swisher73 — 17 Jan 2008 6:30:46 GMT

James Young was born 1924 in WV . He had three known sisters, two were Ruth and a Ione B. His mother was Lavinia Young who died in Walworth in 28 Oct 1997, residence at Death was Whitewater. James died 18 Jun 2002 same residence. Would like to know of burial inforamtion, location of sisters and family and if James Had a family. Doing a descendency study to early WV lines.

Need obits for James and Lavinia, or Undertaker name

Thanks

Paul Pettit
California

James Young Family- Reference Dawson Line Study

Swisher73 — 17 Jan 2008 6:30:28 GMT

James Young Family- Referene Dawson Line Study

Swisher73 — 17 Jan 2008 6:29:47 GMT

James Young was born 1924 in WV . He had three known sisters, two were Ruth and a Ione B. His mother was Lavinia Young who died in Walworth in 28 Oct 1997, residence at Death was Whitewater. James died 18 Jun 2002 same residence. Would like to know of burial inforamtion, location of sisters and family and if James Had a family. Doing a descendency study to early WV lines.

Need obits for Jaems and Lavinia, or Undertaker name

Thanks

Paul Pettit
cClifornia

Carl/Karl Malsch

ColoradoChase — 31 Dec 2007 5:12:03 GMT

Looking for information regarding Carl Malsch of Lyons. Married Fredricka Harmes in 1873.

Clark Family

VickiAmes — 10 Jan 2008 5:58:44 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Benjamin Trotter Clark and his family. It is believe that Benjamin was in Walworth county around 1846.
Any information on Benjamin and family would be of great help.

obit for Ellen "Nellie" Dunlap Morris

Iline — 14 Jun 2005 5:32:19 GMT

I am looking for the obit of Ellen "Nellie" Dunlap Morris. She died around 1901 in Wisconsin. She was the daughter of George Dunlap and Alice Wales and the wife of George Morris.

James and Charlotte (Graves) Walsworth

BlakeHoltzbach — 8 Jan 2008 8:52:04 GMT

I'm looking for info on James and Charlotte (Graves) Walsworth/Walworth in Spring Prairie, Walworth, WI. One posting indicates they died there in 1840, but my other info indicates they died in Spring 1840 in Canada. James had a brother George who died in Spring Prairie 13 Jan 1864. His wife was Keziah. Anyone have any help for me?

Carl/Karl Malsch

ColoradoChase — 31 Dec 2007 5:12:40 GMT

Looking for information regarding Carl Malsch of Lyons. Married Fredricka Harmes in 1873.

Carl/Karl Malsch

ColoradoChase — 31 Dec 2007 5:11:38 GMT

Looking for information regarding Carl Malsch of Lyons. Married Fredricka Harmes in 1873.

Henry and Myrtle Adrian

carhopsrock — 19 Dec 2007 1:12:57 GMT

Looking for info on my fathers aunt, Annie Myrtle Baker Adrian. She was listed in her sisters 1965 obit as living in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. I have found the family in the 1930 census, living in Rock Co., Wisconsin. Family members are Henry, Myrtle, Vila, Violet, Laura and Willis. This is the only info I have on this family.

Yunker/Junker Family in Lake Geneva

ColoradoChase — 26 Dec 2006 12:00:37 GMT

Looking for information on a Paul Yunker/Junker who lived in Lake Geneva and owned a restaurant in the early 1900s.

Phoenix Family

bmac161 — 20 Apr 2003 2:10:10 GMT

I am looking for direct decendants of the artist Frank Phoenix.

cemetery

bersfrog_1 — 14 Aug 2007 8:55:23 GMT

My g greatgrandfather ethan b farnum is buried in waworth ctyabt 1893. what cem.need help thanks bernie f

Bozo Rodamovich (Bob Redman) obit

LannieWI — 1 Dec 2007 11:06:38 GMT

Attached obit published by The Janesville (Rock Co, Wisconsin) Gazette Monday September 14, 1970, page 3.

Fayette Count obit

LannieWI — 1 Dec 2007 10:37:26 GMT

Attached obit published by the Janesville (Rock Co, Wisconsin) Daily Gazette Saturday, January 7, 1961, page 2.

Vanderlyn m. Blake at Delavan, Wisc.

Marcia Buffett — 25 Apr 2003 2:26:24 GMT

Vanderlyn m. Emily Blake at Delavan, Wiscon. Emily was born in 1854 and died in 1913 in Janesville, Rock Co., Wisc. I have lots of information on Emily and her paents, but have no information on her husband or her children. Please help!!

Obits Please? George & Elmer Beach 1902-1905

mjancestor2 — 3 Apr 2006 4:53:57 GMT

Would a kind soul please find obits for the following boys? They were the sons of Benjamin and Harriet Beach.

I have all of the Ancestry info (census, birth, death, etc.)
I have lots of family info -
--BUT--
one died from lockjaw, the other from a kick by a horse, and I am trying to determine which was which. Family lived on Bray Road, Lafayette Tsp., buried in Hazel Ridge Cemetery. Again, I have lots of info, just looking for the obits.

Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907 Record
Name: Elmer Beach
Death Date: 17 Jul 1902
County: Walworth
Volume: 03
Page #: 0097
Reel: 131
Image: 1779
Index Volume: -
ImageNum: 100262
Sequence #: 019000
Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.
born Jan 1892

Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907 Record
Name: George H Beach
Death Date: 12 Oct 1905
County: Walworth
Volume: 03
Page #: 0299
Reel: 131
Image: 2971
Index Volume: -
ImageNum: 100262
Sequence #: 019007
Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.
born July 1893

Siblings Hattie Mae (b. Dec 1894) and Frederick Delbert (b. Aug 1896). Both died in Florida.

Will pay for copies & postage, appreciate by e-mail too!!
Many Thanks

E. F. Mabie

RuthAnnMontgomery — 4 Nov 2007 12:08:46 GMT

E. F. Mabie, of menagerie fame, died in Delavan, Wis., on the 26th ult., of cancer in the stomach. His brother, J. Mabie, also died in Delavan a few months since.

November 6, 1867, Evansville Citizen, p. 4, col. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin

FRYER BIO

wearemorse — 23 Oct 2007 5:43:09 GMT

Would like the following bio - thought maybe someone had this book - any help appreciated.

WNI Record Details
Last Name: Fryer
First Name: John H.
Qualifier:
Day:
Month:
Year: 1850 -
County: Walworth
Volume:
Page: 1218-19
Record Type: Biographical Sketch
Source: History of Walworth county, Wisconsin
Published: 1912
Location: Microfilm R29 N97--1882 ed. P90-2385--1912 ed.
Notes:
Portrait: no

Haack families from Milwaukee

agruling — 14 Oct 2007 5:42:43 GMT

I am trying to find family descendants of Martin and Caroline (Timm) Haack that lived in the Milwaukee area.They had 6 children that I know of- Emilia (Zink), Friedrick Haack, Ernestine(Wegner), Maria (Nibbe), Wilhelmina (Zibolsky), and William Haack.

Publications by Beatrice West Seitz

Marty Clark — 22 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in obtaining publications written by Beatrice West Seitz, titled "Index to History of Walworth County, Wisconsin" and "West-Barker-Hodges: New York to Wisconsin 1836-1847". If anyone has information on how to obtain these, please contact me. Thanks.

Searching for Fred Wandtke

dmcneely176 — 9 Feb 2007 5:01:11 GMT

I'm looking for information on my Great great grandfather Fred Wandtke, born in Prussia in 1828. He was the father of Paul F. Wandtke, Sr. who lived and died in Delavan in Walworth County. I also found a death record for a Fred Wandtke who died in Walworth County on 30 October, 1906...about the right time for my Fred. Does anyone know more about this Fred?

Eugene, Lori and John Lankford of Delavan

kjblackburn2 — 9 Sep 2007 1:20:04 GMT

Seeking information about Eugene,
Lori and John Lankford. Husband
and children of Nancy Carol
Blackburn b. 10-15-1945 Delavan.
Eugene and Nancy were living in
Delavan in 1966.

SKOPONONG Church Record Look-up, Please?

janealogy50 — 31 Aug 2007 5:43:56 GMT

Hello,

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

Sincerely,
Jan

Norwegian Immigrants to Walworth - Lutheran Church Records?

janealogy50 — 25 Jun 2007 2:46:49 GMT

Hello,

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

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

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

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

Sincerely,
Jan

information on Ellen Marie Driscoll Quinn

aussiemate1 — 30 Aug 2007 4:06:37 GMT

I was searching for my Quinn ancestors on ancestry.com and came across family tree information that someone had submitted for Ellen Marie (Driscoll) Quinn, wife of William Micheal Quinn. I would like to contact the person who submitted the information to possibly exchange information as I have amassed quite a bit on the Quinn family. Anyone presently researching this line or another Quinn line from Walworth County can contact me at - aussiemate1@cox.net Thank you.

Looking for information on Elizabeth 'Libby' Burns/Byrnes of Elkhorn

aussiemate1 — 24 Aug 2007 4:49:02 GMT

The obituary of Libby (Burns) Quinn who died 8/11/1919 in Geary County, Kansas states that she was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on August 13, 1854. Her father was English and her mother was Irish. She married Bernard M. Quinn in 1872 - presumably in Walworth County as that was his home. I have searched the 1860&1870 census rpts for her to try to find out the names of her parents and siblings to no avail. If anyone has any information on a Burns family from Elkhorn could you please contact me. Thank you!

1846 State Census, Sugar Creek Twp.

geerwin — 4 Aug 2007 8:06:14 GMT

I am trying to determine if the E. Baird listed in the Wisconsin State Census,Walworth County, Sugar Creek Twp., page 070, is my gggrandfather. He was born 1826 in Ohio.

Is their more information on the actual Census than is shown on the Internet sites?

thanks

bersfrog_1 — 16 Aug 2007 12:42:24 GMT

You helped me afew years ago with the farnums .thanks again

WEST - 1860 WI Census

darcij66 — 24 Jun 2001 9:22:14 GMT

Hi. Found a relative of sorts who made the move from New York and settled in Walworth Co. (East Troy). Appearing on the 1860 Census:

West, Bicknell
WI - WALWORTH CO. - EAST TROY 569

Bicknell was married to Catherine EHLE but I'm looking for confirmation that he remarried after she died. Could someone please check a census record for any further names on this? Thank you. Darci - following the families from Ny to WI

Aloa TRAVER

slouh — 2 May 2003 7:44:33 GMT

Aloa Traver "Babe"
"The better you know her, the better you like her."
Dramatic Club, Basket Ball, Girls' Athletic Editor

(Senior notation from the 1915 Lake Geneva (WI) High School Annual. Will be happy to scan and send his/her senior photograph.)

Brabazon family in Walworth Co., WI

AJ Tyson — 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on Gertrude Florence Brabazon b. 11-Jun-1895 in Sugar Creek, Walworth, WI and d. 18-Oct-1955 (Wisconsin?). Married to George Jacobs and had 10 children (Dorothy, Margaret, Mary, Irene, Esther, Edward, George, Leroy, Robert, and Donald). Gertrude Brabazon is believed to be the daughter of William Hiram Brabazon (1869-?) and Jennie Edith Byrne (1870-?) both of Walworth County, Wisconsin. Any info on this family is appreciated.

Researching the Peterson-Martin Family!

kzitz0245 — 24 Jul 2007 11:50:56 GMT

My wife's Grandfather Vernie E Martin came to Lake Geneva, Walworth, WI sometime around 1915. He married Ruth Peterson. Vernie was born in Fulton, MO on 25 Dec 1893. We believe that Ruth was born in 1898. His Draft Registration Card states that they lived on Dodge St in Lake Geneva. He worked as a chauffeur for a Mr. E G Potter. Soon thereafter they must have left that area and moved to Chicago where in 1918 their daughter LaVerne was born. We do not have any official records pertaining to Ruth. We do have a letter by a Clara Williams that seems to indicate that Ruth had a brother named Walter. We also belive that her father was born in Denmark and her mother in Sweden. Any information or help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Pete Z.

Decendants of Nathaniel and Juliette (Griffin) Travis

ilamac — 26 Jun 2007 7:09:41 GMT

I am in the process of putting together a TRAVIS Family book. The Travis family has been in Walworth County since the 1850's. Nathaniel and Julie Travis settled in Lyons, WI. If anyone has any information on their decendants please let me know. I believe Nathaniel's father was Daniel and Nathaniel was born in Genesee Co., NY. I have a lot of information and would be more than will to share but can always use more info for my book.

Walworth Co. connections w/various surnames; 1840-1900

@@emhosdil@1st.net — 31 Jul 2006 8:59:36 GMT

Found a batch of new leads and am now looking for anyone working with the following surnames. Spring Prairie/Honey Creek area primarily. Probably some overlap with Racine County: Time frame, roughly 1840-1900

CLARK, decendents of Reuben Clark and Maria Van Valin
SLADE, Martha who m. Alvin F. Clark
FLINT
TEMPLE
BERRY, Erastus
MAGILL/McGILL, decendents of Ralph McGill and Eunice Van Valin
IDE
AMBLER
KEYES
ARMOUR
SCHAUB

William Marshall

carolmathewsonmoore — 26 Jun 2007 9:34:41 GMT

William and Jane Marshall were living at Hudson, Walworth Co. Wisconsin at the time of William's death in l853. Their daughter Maryann Caroline Marshall was married to W B Coman about 1848. They were listed at Clinton in the l850 census. Walter's parents, Allen and Eunice Coman lived at La Fayette twp at the same time. The Marshall family had come from England some years earlier. Family stories tell that William had met Mary on a wagon train of English immegrants traveling west.
I am looking for any information on the Marshall family and their descendants and hope to learn where Hudson was located and where they might have been buried.

TB/Mental asylums hospitals in Walworth County

MzCharly — 4 Jul 2007 3:22:44 GMT

Were there any TB hospitals, mental asylums, etc., operating in Walworth County in 1920?

wilhelmina messerknecht

KimAsal — 27 Jun 2007 8:17:52 GMT

I'm looking for any information regardding the parent and family of Wilhelmina Messerknecht b.20 December 1837 Japenzin, Anklam, Germany
d. 16 July 1887 Elkhorn, Walworth, Wisconsin. She was married to Carl J. F Koeppen.

I believe her parents are Casper Messerknecht and Sophia Bannatz but don't know if they stayed in Germany.

William L. Marshall

James Shearin — 29 Oct 2004 5:35:01 GMT

I'm looking for any information on William L. Marshall that married a Harriet Rogers on Feb 6, 1866 in Walworth, WI. Trying to locate the parents or family of either Willaim or Harriet. I know they moved to Missouri and show up in the 1880 census in Cooper County, MO. Shows that their children were born in WI: Giles H. Marshall 1859, Elmer E. Marshall 1862, and Isabet Marshall 1870. Shows that Willaim is from Scotland, and Harriet is from Vermont. Any information would help.

CARLSON: Walter Irvine (1888-) and Olga S (1887-) of Whitewater

mysterywisconsin — 25 Jun 2007 7:05:01 GMT

I have a Walter Irvine Carlson, son of Christen and Petronella, born on 28 June 1888 (Census and historical society disagree slightly, but that is what he's written on his WW1 Draft card) in Whitewater, Walworth Co.

Sometime between 1910 and 1914, he marries Olga (LNU) and has 2 children before 1917, Josephine I and Marion N.

The family is still all together in the 1930 Census, all living in Whitewater.

I'm looking for any record of any of their deaths, any marriages for the daughters, Olga's maiden name, or any living descendants.

Thank you,
Thomas
http://www.thevalleyfamily.org

1918-1920 Whitewater high school graduation records

BAWalk60 — 24 Jun 2007 12:11:12 GMT

Hello from Colorado! I'm looking for a possible high school graduation record for my grandmother, Laura (Lura) May Chesney. She was born in 1902 in Lima, Rock Co., but the family lived in Whitewater in 1910 and 1930. Can't find them anywhere in 1920 Wisconsin census. Her father was Alexander Chesney and her stepmother (1908) was Rosa (Rose)Chesney. I do not know for sure if she graduated from high school. She married Verne Wiley in 1925. Thanks for any help or information.

Barb Walker
Denver, CO

wisconsin 1860 census

Richard Bartelson — 10 Feb 2003 6:40:08 GMT

I am seeking information on Bridget McCabe who was listed in the 1860 census for Walworth county, Sugar Creek Township. I have information on the other Mccabes in that particular report, but I would like to find out when she was born I know her husband was Patrick, and they were married in Togher (Salterstown) County Louth on feb 3, 1829, She was from Wyanstown, and her father was Andrew Toner

Beaster Kenneth or Clarence

pbanks148 — 10 Feb 2006 12:05:36 GMT

Iam looking to connect to living members of this family.
Iam researching the Lundstrom family. Lundstrom's
that iam interested in finding have lived in chicago 1900's
to 1920's elkhorn, wi 1920's and waukesha, wi 1930's.
Parents John H and Mathilda children: Esther Harold
Henry Elmer Hilma Elfina. I am Hilma's granddaughter.
I understand that Esther's daughter married a Clarence Beaster.

Hannah (Gillespie) Utter d. 1857, Linn

doug smith — 12 Nov 2003 1:04:24 GMT

Hannah (Gillespie) Utter (1816 - 1857), wife of Elijah P. Utter, died in Linn. Is she buried there?

Page, Edward D.

rldrev — 16 May 2007 9:47:41 GMT

Portrait & Biographical Record of Walworth & Jefferson Counties

EDWARD D. PAGE, who carries on general farming and stock-raising on section I, Spring Prairie Township, Walworth County, is a native of the Empire State. He was born on the 20th of March, 1843, in Genesee County, N.Y., and is the eldest in a family of three children. One sister, Ellen Lorain, is the wife of William Trescott, a resident of Monroe County, N.Y.; and Roxena, the other, is deceased. The parents were Jesse W. and Hulda R. (Martindale) Page. The father was born and reared on a farm in Bennington County, Vt., and on leaving his native State went to New York, where he carried on farming until 1845. He then came to the West and spent three years in Milwaukee and in Waukesha, the latter place then being known as Prairieville. The year 1848 witnessed his arrival in Walworth County, at which time he purchased the farm on which our subject now resides. It was then a partially improved tract, and to its further cultivation he devoted his energies until his death, which occurred in 1864, at the age of forty-seven years. He was one of the first settlers of Spring Prairie Township, and took an active interest in everything pertaining to its welfare and upbuilding. In politics, he was a Democrat. The Page family is of Welsh extraction, and the Martindale family is of English lineage. The mother of our subject was a native of Bennington County, Vt., and her grandfather was one of the Green Mountain Boys who valiantly aided in the struggle for independence. He also served as Colonel in the War of 1812. Mrs. Page died when about seventy-one years of age.

In taking up the personal history of our subject we present to our readers the life record of one who is both widely and favorably known in Walworth County, having here made his home since the age of six years. He early became familiar with all the duties of farm life, and as soon as old enough to handle the plow he began work in the fields. After his father’s death, being the only son, he took charge of the farm, and has since made his home thereon. He now owns three hundred and seventy-five acres of valuable land, and the neat and thrifty appearance of the place indicates his careful supervision. There are good buildings upon the farm, and well-kept fences, together with the latest-improved machinery and all modern accessories.

On the 6th of June, 1864, Mr. Page was joined in marriage with Miss Lizzie Fraser, of Walworth County, who died in 1873, leaving two children: Lenora, who died at the age of twenty years; and J. W., who is now attending the University of Madison, Wis. On the 10th of May, 1875, Mr. Page was again married, his second union being with Miss Frank Fraser, a sister of his first wife. Their union has been blessed with one daughter, Lucile, who is now attending school.

Mr. Page takes quite an active part in politics, and by his ballot supports the men and measures of the Democracy. Although he is living in a Republican township, he is now serving his seventh term as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a fact which indicates efficient public service, and also tells of his personal popularity and the confidence and trust reposed in him. He is a well-informed man and is recognized as one of the representative and valued citizens of the community. All who know him esteem him highly, and it is with pleasure that we present to our readers this record of his life.

Leonard*

mcorbus — 12 May 2007 7:13:20 GMT

JOHN LEONARD (UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1798 in Massachusetts, and died Aft.
1860. He married CAROLINE RAY Bef. 1833 in New York, daughter of UNKNOWN and UNKNOWN. She was born Abt. 1812 in New York, and died in possibly Boise, Ada Co, Idaho.

Notes for JOHN LEONARD:
Census: 1860 LaGrange, Walworth County,WI
Census: 1850 Troy TWP, Walworth County,WI
Occupation: 1860 Farmer " Occupation: 1850 Farmer
Immigration: Bet. 1845 - 1847, New York to Walworth Co, Wi

Children of JOHN LEONARD and CAROLINE RAY are:
i. FRANCES EMELIA LEONARD, b. October 07, 1834, Clinton,

Oneida Co, New York; d. January 25, 1895, Boise, Ada Co, Idaho.

ii. CAROLINE RAY LEONARD, b. September 14, 1836, Utica, Oneida
Co, New York; d. May 16, 1908, Boise, Ada Co, Idaho.

iii. JANE ANN LEONARD, b. November 06, 1837, Utica, Oneida Co,
New York; d. 1914, Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin.

iv. MARY ELIZABETH LEONARD, b. Abt. 1842, Utica, Oneida Co, New
York; d. April 25, 1896, Wisconsin.

v. AUGUSTA M LEONARD, b. October 1844, Utica, Oneida Co, New
York; d. Wisconsin or CA.

vi. HENRY MARTIN LEONARD, b. February 1847, Troy, Walworth Co,
Wisconsin; d. January 08, 1928, St Paul, Ramsey Co, Minnesota.

vii. EMERICK/EMRICH B LEONARD, b. Abt. 1853, Walworth Co,
Wisconsin; d. Bef. 1900, Boise City, Ada, Idaho.

viii. ANN LEONARD, b. Abt. 1854, Walworth Co, Wisconsin.
More About ANN LEONARD:
Census: 1870, Milton, Rock Co, WI

any marriage, death, obit, index with McMillin, John (born 1856) or Mary

gilmoreduhaime — 13 May 2007 3:56:40 GMT

I think they may have married in walworth, he is listed in the 1895 census, but then lived in Rock County, Lima for the next 30 years, but the farm was still in the McMillin name in the 1960s. We think her maiden name was Galloway, but never found anything to confirm. We'd like to find obit or death or marriage information.

Leonard*

mcorbus — 12 May 2007 7:13:18 GMT

Blanke

guelphchef — 26 Oct 2004 3:50:46 GMT

Joannes Ferdinand Blanke from Burgsteinfurt, Westphalia, Prussia, Germany. Migrated to USA. Married to Theresia Hoppe. Came with children: Antoinette, Franz Anton, Christoph Wilhelm, Maria Theresia and Ferdinand Joseph

Sarah Ann Utter

JudyRummler — 30 Apr 2007 1:39:22 GMT

Trying to find proof that the James Utter who is listed in the 1850 census of Spring Prairie, Walworth Co. (age 57, with a wife and 5 children) is the father of Sarah Ann Utter who married Abial Quincy Dean Leach (both buried in Zion, IL). Sarah would have been an older sibling and already married by 1850.