Washington - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

BONESHO

Charlotte Jones — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on Nicholas (B. 1817) and Catherine (b. 1830) Braun BONESHO who lived near Campbellsport in Washington County. I would like to find out when and where they were married and when Nicholas came to this country from France.

Obit look up

beaconpoint — 29 Aug 2008 6:13:21 GMT

Hello. I am wondering if anybody out there can find me an obituary. I am looking for one on either Albert Hartmann or Hartman born about 1882 or his wife Margaret "Maggie" (Schneider) Hartmann who was born about 1885 and died in the 1930's in Wisconsin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jennifer
cydadworks@hotmail.com

Wilkom John came to Maryland 1849 from German named turned into Welcome

StacieInkel — 27 Aug 2008 8:59:44 GMT

Hi,
I think I am going to have my cousin do a dna test for my maiden name Welcome. I know the original name is Wilkom but where in Germany did this name come from. Has anyone done a dna test for this surname.?

Rottscheit Family.

Kathy Bloczynski — 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the 'Rottscheit' family of Washington county, Wisconsin. The children of John Paul Rottscheit and Annae Mariae Heilemann were born near Hartford and Slinger, WI.
Looking for sourced information on this line.
Anyone also researching this line please contact me through my e-mail address.
Thanks;
Kathy B.

Did you have male ancestors in Washington Co. in the 1860's? Please read.

TrishKR — 22 Jun 2008 5:19:54 GMT

If you had ancestors who were either teens or twenty-somethings during the 1860's, there is a very good chance they were a Union soldier. I'd be happy to check a book I own to see if they were in the Wisconsin 26th Infantry also known as the Washington County Rifles. They were also known as the Siegel Regiment. Washington Co. was predominantly German-American, but there are a few Irish-American men who were in the 26th, including my g-grandmother's brother. Let me know if you want me look for your ancestor. Am happy to do so.

Wilger Family of Washington County, WI

copet1 — 5 Apr 2007 2:14:01 GMT

Is anyone familiar with this family? The fact that there are no other Wilgers is what one would guess means that the family moved to another area after Eli’s death in 1858. He was not in the 1850 Census, meaning that he most likely was a child. Only on Wilger family could be located in the vicinity, specifically Farmington. It is the most logical theory that this was his parents and siblings.

Peter Wilger was a farmer born in 1795 in Germany. He was married to a woman named Catherine (born 1799 in Germany) and had five known children by 1850, all born in Germany: Mathias (born in 1830), Peter (born in 1833), John (born in 1835), Nicholas (born in 1838), and Margaret (born in 1841). Peter purchased 80 acres of land in Section 34 of the Town of Farmington on September 11, 1846.

I would be happy to exchange information. Thanks!

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bbailer1 — 6 Dec 2004 7:55:23 GMT

Recently came across a family journal written by Emma Wehling BROECKER, a farm wife in the Kewaskum/Wayne area of Washington Co. Comprehensive listing of her friends', neighbors' and family members' 18th/19th-century birth & marriage dates (some only day and month listed.) Willing to do look-ups. Surnames include: Broecker, Wehling, Habeck, Jung, Lutz, Ensenbach, Jung, Giese, Mathieu, Thill, Brookman, Zielieke, Zuehlke, Thurke, Eckhart, Gales, Habeck, Abel, Breseman, Roos, Marquardt, Luedtke, Guntly, Miske, Backhaus, Hulbert, Lecher, Heorig, Plum, Faber, Mertz, Koepke, Survis, Rauch, Boeswetter, Petre, Petri, Ott, Bolander, Pfaltz, Hulbert, Stroymeyer, Weitor, Guntly, Wahlen,Miske, Forester, Struebing, Terlinden, Wendler, Csathas, Luebke, Moritiz, Rilling, Gales, Lay, Luebke, etc.

Jaeger,Basler,Wagner,Ludwig,Kleitsch

nancy johnson — 7 Aug 2006 8:13:08 GMT

Looking for many people who lived around the Washington county area, West Bend, and Wayne. Some moved to Outagamie county, Hortonia, New London, Little Chute. If you know of any of these people, please let me know.
Caroline Scholz(father-William Scholz) married Anton Karls in Kaukauna, Wis(All were born in Prussia).
Theresia Karls(daughter of Anton and Caroline) born in Appleton, Wis in 1866, married Jacob(James) Bootz in 1885 in Appleton.
Carol Bootz(daughter of Jacob and Theresia) born in Appleton in 1888, married Rudolph Westphal( son of Edward Westphal and Augustia Elsner.
Other names are Fred Westfall, Elizabeth Westphal, Gottfried Elsner, Anna Catharina Schneider, Paulin Auguste Esche(Eschke), Peter Bootz, Henrietaa Maas, Gustave Frank Westphal, Caroline Maas, Charles Westphal, Ernest/Louise Elsner, Margaretha Tesseloar/Bootz, Anna Maria Sanders/Tesseloar, Margaretha Carrie Sanders, Joannes Sanders, Elizabeth Bootz, Norbert Bootz, William Jaeger, Margaret Anna Bassler/Jaeger, Olive Jaeger/Gustav Ludwig, Norvin Jaeger, Pearl Jaeger/William Schuppel, Ester Jaeger/Edward Jansen,Michael Jaeger, Jerome(Herman)Ludwig, Maria Anna Fitzke/Ludwig, August Fitzke, Johanne Fitzke, Wenzel Gruber, Anna Gruber/Ludwig, Theresia Beck,Mary Kleitsch, Elizabeth WAgner, George John Basler,
Thanks
Nancy Johnson
gilbert545@worldnet.att.com

Valentine Nolf b.ca 1821 in Prussia,living in Washington County in 1870

slsmn1327 — 9 Dec 2004 7:30:02 GMT

Trying to connect the following to the family tree.Found on the 1870 Census Washington County,Germantown Twp.,Staatsville P.O.,Wisconsin

Valentine Nolf - age 49 - .Prussia - shoemaker
Margaret - (wife) - age 43 - b.Prussia
Peter - (son) - age 21 - b.New York - farm laborer
Mary - (dau) - age 18 - b.New York
John - (son) - age 17 - b.Wisc. - farm laborer
Phillip - (son - age 14 - b.Wisc.
Margaret - (dau) - age 12 - b.Wisc.
Elizabeth - (dau ) - age 11 - b.Wisc.
Catherine - (dau) - age 9 - b.Wisc.
Christian - (son) - age 7 - b.Wisc.
William - (son) - age 5 - b.Wisc.
Valentine - (son) -age 3 - b.Wisc.
Frederick - (son) - age 1/12 - b.Wisc.

If you can helpp,please contact me at <slsmn1327@hotmail.com>

Thanks,
Bill Nulph
Houston,Texas

DEUTSCH info from 1845 prayer/bible

tomyco — 23 Jun 2008 6:52:09 GMT

Found in old book written info on Deutsch family in Milwaukee, WI and Joliet, ILL.

Frank(Francis) Fitzpatrick of Erin, WI

kathydon59 — 31 May 2008 5:04:36 GMT

Looking for information on Francis Fitzpatrick. Born 1875 in Erin, WI. Parents: James and Mary.

Andring from Bertrange, Luxembourg

jeanensch — 9 Jun 2008 2:32:54 GMT

Researching emigration from Bertrange/Bartringen in Luxembourg to the United States

Luxembourg notary records from 1848 and 1850 indicate that Ann Catherine BASTING, wife of Nicolas AREND, was residing in Addison, Washington County, WI. I don’t know whether it is the small locality west of Allenton, or the township of Allison, both located in Washington County. What church (Roman Catholic), what cemetery would be closest? I am not shure, though, whether they stayed in the area.

Their marriage was celebrated 19 Jan 1842 in Waldbillig, Luxembourg.
Nicholas Arend (also Arendt) was born in Medernach 25 Nov 1813, son of Mathias Arend and Mary Ulveling and Catherine Bastin(g) was born in Bertrange 3 Mar 1815, daughter of Michael Basting and Magdalena Schmit.

.They had the following children in Waldbillig:
Mathias b.16 Jan 1843,
Michael b. 4 Oct 1844 and
John b. 27 Mar 1846.
I found their arrival at the site www.castlegarden.org on the ship “Phenomene” arriving in NY 30 Jun 1847:
Arend N, male, farmer 30 y
Arend C. female, 30 y
Arend M. male, 4 y
Arend M. male, 2 y
Arend J., male 2 y

Any other information on this family will be most welcome.

Jacob Schuh

connienickodem — 3 Jun 2008 8:48:23 GMT

Looking for the property and any family information on Jacob Schuh (7/15/1800-9/22/1892- born in Bavaria, Monheim, Germany)and family, when they lived in Addison County. Jacob's wife was Walburga (Weger) Schuh. Jacob purchases 40 acres in Addison township, Washington County. He and family lived in Addison Township until 1865, when they moved to Freedom, Wi. with family and parents (Matthias Schuh and Maria Josepha Schuh)Prior to living in Addison Township he lived in Milw. for a few years, before coming from Germany in 1854.

old email address

Patricia Navarrette-Larson — 18 Apr 2006 8:14:40 GMT

Willing to share my data base on the following surnames:
ANNEN, BERENS, ENDRES, FRANZEN, GALL, GEHLEN, GOEDEN, GONERING, GREIF, HAUBRICH, HEIN, HELD, JANSEN, KREIL, LUSTIG, MERTES, MEYER, OSTEN, OTTO, PLECK, SCHOENHOVEN, SIEGEL, STOFFEL, WAHL, WEINAND, WEINS, WOLF, WOLLSCHEID, ZIMMER

Wahlen from Town of Wayne

Joan Greco — 14 Jul 2002 2:48:23 GMT

Searching for great-great-grandfather. Looking for information on Matthias Wahlen born in 1783. He was married twice. His wives were Eva Pese and Maria Ruplinger. Ten children were born to them from 1815 to 1838. Would like to find out the names and birth dates of the children. Also, would like to know which children were born from which marriage.

Reilly Family of Washington Co.

kathydon59 — 31 May 2008 5:15:33 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents of Mary Reilly, my great-grandmother. She was born in NY about 1845. Married James Fitzpatrick. Died July, 1871.

families of Melchior & Herman Fritzsche

eejordan104 — 17 May 2008 11:54:14 GMT

On 26 Apr 1869, upon the ship Donau, the following people with the surname FRITZSCHE arrived in NYC:
Melchior Fritzsche age 40
Anna " age 35
Alvira " age 14
Emma " age 9
Pauline " age 3
Emil " age 1
Herman " age 29
Maria " age 29
Emma " age 7
Bertha " age 4
Emil " age 9 mos

Are Melchior and Herman brothers?

In the 1870 census, I found Melchior's family (Melcher Fritcher)in Farmington Twp, Washington co. with 1 year old daughter Lina in addition to the children that immigrated.

I have not found the family of Herman & Maria in 1870, but in the 1880 census, they are both in Farmington. Melchior has 2 more children: Bertha (b. 1872) and Ernst (b. 1873).

In 1880, Herman's surname is spelled Friedschen. In his household is only the daughter Bertha. Daughter Emma is found in Chicago, IL, as a servant. The son Emil is missing, and I'm assuming has died.

Does anyone know where Herman & Maria are in 1870?

Emma, the daughter of Herman & Maria, married Richard Stageman in Chicago. Who did any of the other children of Herman & Melchior marry?

Thanks,

Emily Jordan

KANNENBERG Family

Susanne Milbourn — 9 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info re KANNENBERG family who came from Pomerania in 1843. Father: Karl Friedrich KANNENBERG. Children: Karl Friedrich Eduard, August Friedrich Wilhelm, Friedrich Wilhelm Hermann, Karoline Wilhelmine Henriette, Hermann Friedrich Ludwig, Johann Karl Friedrich, Gottfried Karl Wilhelm. (No wife or mother listed.) Census records indicate this family was living in Washington Co, Jackson Twp in 1860 and 1870. Specifically interested in daughter Karoline who was 13 yrs old in 1843. Did she marry? Name of spouse? Any children? Thanks for your assistance.

GARVEY, Mrs. Patrick (Johanna)

BonBon1 — 1 Jul 2001 2:36:03 GMT

Mrs. Patrick Garvey

Mrs. Patrick Garvey (Nee Johanna Murphy) died on February 21st, 1906 at the age of 90 years. Born at Kerry, Ireland. Came to America in 1841. Came to Erin, Washington Co., Wisconsin in 1843. Seven children were born: Ellen (Mrs. Dennis Foote), James, John, Timothy, Mary, Johanna and Margaret. Buried at St. Patrick's.

Family Maps of Washington county book-query

mhasslinger — 26 Apr 2008 3:08:12 GMT

Has anyone purchased the "Family Maps of Washington County" book? I was wondering if it was worth getting? I see they list allot of surnames, but do we really get any idea about the families in the book?

DEGENHARDT/THELEN/BOANASHU/DAMM/MAUEL/MAUL

bkapusta — 22 Jul 2004 10:54:41 GMT

Looking for ancestors of Jacob Degenhardt. His Children are Michael, Regina, and Henry. Other Degenhardt Other family names are Regina THELEN, Carolyn DAMM, Steve BOANASHU, Bernard MAUEL/MAUL. Henry and Carolyn DAMM's children were Goldie and Henrietta. If you have ANY information...please email and we can work on a connection!!!

GRUELS in Washington County

KarenGruel — 13 Nov 2006 1:37:42 GMT

I am lookng for any information on Michael and Elisabeth (Jacobs) Gruel. Michael was a farmer in the Town of Polk, Washington County. They had 10 children. Peter used to own the tavern that is now owned by the Schwei family. According to the earlier census reports there were other GRUELS living in the Town of Polk as well. Perhaps they were related to Michael GRUEL. Michael was born in 1833 in Germany. Married in 1863 in Milwaukee. Any information would be greatly appreciated since I can not find alot of information on the GRUELS. Thanks!

Carl Henry Schrubbe - Obituary

jeanepelleti — 12 Apr 2008 12:58:11 GMT

Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter
Friday, December 15, 1967
Carl H. Schrubbe
Funeral services for Carl H. Schrubbe, 56, resident of Theresa, who died of an apparent heart attack Saturday en route to work at the Stolper Steel Company, Menomonee Falls, were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Schmidt - Bartelt - Gerber Funeral Home, Wauwatosa. Burial was in Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery there. Mr. Schrubbe had resided on a farm south of Theresa for the last 12 years. He was married to Ethel Warner, who preceded him in death this year. Survivors included two sisters Mrs. Ruth Brown of Delafield and Mrs. Esther Williams, Phelps, and a brother, Ralph, Milwaukee.

Friess family

mhasslinger — 6 Apr 2008 9:24:51 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the Nicholas Friess (1855-1924) and Elizabeth Kreuser (1860-1927) family.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mary.weddingday@att.net

Looking for Info on William Ashley Bell Sr

annbales1936 — 4 Apr 2008 7:43:54 GMT

William Bell was my G Grandfather. He left home in VA going to MD with a wagon load of watermelons. to sell and was never heard from again.

He was born in Isle of Wight VA in 1851. He had a wife Teresa E Millington Bell b. 1851 in Surry VA. Also he left behind three boys William Ashley Bell III, John Claude Bell, James Percy Bell all born in VA. Teresa married Benjamin Womble when granddaddy did not return nor heard was heard from again. She had children in this marriage also.

I found a person in the 1880 Kentucky Census who fits his description. He was living with the family who he was working for as a farm hand. He and his mother & farther are all listed as being born in VA, he was about 30 yrs old in 1880 which is about right, working as a farm hand and he was a farmer in VA.

Any info anyone might have that might help me find him would be greatly appreciated.

Annbales@triad.rr.com

Land Records Question

LHILLMAN — 28 Mar 2008 5:29:08 GMT

I don't know where else to post this question and since the land in question is in Washington Co, this seems as good a spot as any.

Is anyone familiar with the Land Act of 1820? Much of the land in Washington Co was originally purchased from the Federal Government under this Act. I have two distant ancestors who bought 40 acre parcels in the early 1840s. Here's the question...everything that I have read on the subject of this kind of land sale says the minimum purchase was 80 acres. So how did they get "only" 40? It's not a typo - I can see a copy of the Land Patent on a variety of websites and it very clearly states 40 acres.

I'm trying to get a feel for how much $$$ they saved (or, conversely, were prepared to spend) and doubling the size of the minimum purchase makes a BIG difference.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Lynn

Cemeteries of Barton book by Jon Van Haden

HKearney3565 — 9 Sep 2004 7:02:38 GMT

Does anyone have the book of Jon Von Haden of St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Cemetery? It has 10 Stellpflugs and 29 Schmidts in it. My g grandparents were those names and I am trying to locate their parents. My grandmother and some of her siblings were born in Barton and it could be very helpful to have that info. I can't afford the book so am looking for some kind soul to help.
Thanks,
Helen

WREN

@@lbed@voyager.net — 6 Jul 2005 12:54:35 GMT

Would appreciate any info about WRENS near Holy Hill. John WREN married Mary Ann HICKEY. Patrick WREN,his brother, married Catherine REDMOND 25 Sep 1841 in Albany,NY. These are my great grandparents. Patrick had 7 brothers and sisters. Most of them were born in County Longford, Ireland.

Town of Wayne, Washington Feb 1892 event?

TRADINTRACI — 15 Mar 2008 6:33:50 GMT

I have 3 family members that died within the same month.
Louisa Herminna Herbel b.1882 d. 4/Feb/1892
Johann Heinrich Herbel b. 1883 d. 1/Feb/1892
Catharina Maria Herbel b.1887 d. 21/Feb/1892

(Father was Conrad Herbel b. Nov. 1844)
Does anyone know of any event, fire, illness that could of been the cause of death for these 3 family members?

St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Town of Addison

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 5:51:22 GMT

Does anyone know if St. Peter's Lutheran Church in the Town of Addison is still there? Is there a contact person or information for this church? My great-great grandparents were members of this church and are buried in the parish cemetery. Friedrich and Elizabeth (Fischer) Rate. he died in 1916 and he died in 1941. He was a member of the church for 71 years. Any help ios appreciated. I am hoping to find some family records for either of their parents.

Nickolaus and Genevefa (Wick) Schaefer

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 6:16:42 GMT

Nickolaus Schaefer was born October 11, 1817 in Hessen, Germany. His parents names were Leopaldi Schaefer and Elisabethae Burkard. He married Genevefa Wick, who was born November 24, 1826 in Baden, Germany. They came to America before 1860. They had six children that I know of: Mary, Joseph, John, Louis or Ludwig, Augusta and Michael. These children were born between 1850 and 1860. Nickolas died in October, 1892. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Nenno, Wisconsin (Town of Addison). Genevefa died June 27, 1904. She is also referred to in some of the sources as Genevia or Jane. Any imformation regardding this family would be greatly appreciated.

Oscar Schaefer (Sr. and Jr.)

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 6:06:09 GMT

Does anyone have more information for me on either Oscar Schaefer, Sr. or Oscar Schaefer, Jr.? Oscar Schaefer, Sr. was born December 8, 1885 in Washington County, Wisconsin to Michael and Victoria (Roggenbauer) Schaefer. He had one sister named Alma (Gehl) and two brothers, Frank and Matthew or Mathias. Oscar married my great-grandmother, Linda Malinda Rate, who was born June 29, 1897 in the Town of Rubicon or Barton, Wisconsin. Her parents were Fredrick and Elizabeth (Fisher) Rate, Sr. They were married in April, 1911 and were later divorced. After Oscar was divorced from Linda, he remarried and he and his second wife had a son named Oscar Schaefer, Jr. He died September 12, 1971 in West Bend, Wisconsin. Oscar had been a watchman at the West Bend Aluminum Co. plant in Hartford, Wisconsin. He was 85 years old when he died at the Samaritan Home in West Bend, Wisconsin. He is buried in St.Kilian cemetery in Washington County, Wisconsin. My great-grandmother and grandmother would never share any information about him to me. Any information would be appreciated. I am hoping to see a picture of im someday.

Friedrich Rate family - town of Barton

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 5:38:16 GMT

Is anyone else searching for this family? Friedrich or Fred Rate, Sr. came from Germany wth his mother when he was 6 years old in 1852. I don't know much about his parents but he and his wife Elizabeth Fischer raised their family in the Town of Barton area. They were married in 1871. They had 16 children but 6 died in infancy. The the 10 children were Fred W. Rate, Jr., Willaim Rate, Henry Rate, Edward P. Rate, Lena P. Rate, Linda Malimda Rate, Bertha Rate, Ella Marie Rate, Emma Rate, and Frank Rate. I would love to exchange information with anyone interested 0 but mostly I am lookig for imformatin on the ancestors f Friedrich Rate,

Michael and Victoria (Roggenbauer) Schaefer - Addison Township

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 6:26:36 GMT

I am interested in any further imformation you may have on my great-great grandparents. Here is the information I have: Michael Schaefer married Victoria Roggenbauer on February 7, 1882 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nenno, Wisconsin (Town of Addison). Her parents were Francis Silas Roggenbauer and Theresia (Schank) Roggenbauer. Michael and Victoria were living in Addison Township, Washington County, Wisconsin in 1900 and 1910. They had four known children: Frank, Michael,Mathias and Alma (Gehl). They were close neighbors to John and Bertha (Rate) Oelhafen. Bertha was their granddaugher.

Eliabethh Fischer family - Town of Addison

conniebgosh49 — 2 Mar 2008 5:46:24 GMT

Is anyone else searching for this family? Elizabeth was the daughter of Frnz Fischer and Elizabeth Dise who came to America from Germany. They settled in the Town of Allenton area. Elizabeth married Friedrich or Fred Rate, Sr. in 1871. They settled in the Town of Barton. They had 16 children but 6 died in infancy. The the 10 children were Fred W. Rate, Jr., Willaim Rate, Henry Rate, Edward P. Rate, Lena P. Rate, Linda Malimda Rate, Bertha Rate, Ella Marie Rate, Emma Rate, and Frank Rate. I would love to exchange information with anyone interested, but mostly I am lookig for informatin on the ancestors of Elizabeth Fischer.

Thomas HAYES Family

Julie Hackbarth — 14 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Researching Thomas HAYES Family in Richfield, Washington County, WI. Thomas HAYES (1811-1882) immigrated to US in 1837 from County Clare, Ireland. Married Anne GORDON (1823-1866). Children: Mary; William-sp. Mary MULLEN; Thomas II (1846-1931)-sp. Elisabeth O'CONNELL (1848-1916); Alexander-sp. Nora MULLEN; Margaret-sp. William COUGLIN; Dennis-sp. Jennie GOGGINS; Martha J.-sp. George HORNER; Mary; and George. Would love to hear from any descendents and share information.

Genealogy society/club

Jack Copet — 12 Jan 2004 9:05:03 GMT

Is there a genealogy society or club for Washington County (separate from the Washington County Historical Society)? Thanks!

Church record extractions for German Protestant Immigrants in SE Wisconsin

pan_mila — 10 Feb 2008 4:24:24 GMT

There is a new research tool available for those genealogists looking for their Germanic ancestors who immigrated to SE Wisconsin. A new book has been published (the 5th in a series) titled:

"German Immigrants in American Church Records: Vol. 5 Wisconsin Southeast Protestant"

This volume is a compilation of extracted names from church records in SE Wisconsin. It is not an extraction of every church record. It does not include any individuals born in America. It is an extraction of only those immigrants born in Germanic areas.

Of note, it includes an extraction of immigrant individuals in the records from Trinity Lutheran church in Freistadt - who's records are not available to the general public except by contacting the church directly. Also, it lacks any Lutheran churches in the city of Milwaukee (St. Luke's in South Milwaukee is the exception).

The book does not include every Protestant church in SE Wisconsin, the churches included are:

Brookfield: German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Burlington: Cross Lutheran Church
Cedarburg: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Advent
Colgate: St. Paul's United Evangelical Protestant Church
Durham: Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Troy: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elkhorn: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Farmington: Fillmore Reformed Church
Fillmore: St. Martin's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fox Point: St. John's Lutheran Church
Franklin: St. Paul's German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Freistadt: Trinity Lutheran Church
Grafton: St. John's Lutheran Church
Granville: St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Greenfield: St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hales Corners: Emanuel Evangelical Church
Hartford: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hartford: Zion's Evangelical LUtheran Church
Kirchhayn-Jackson: David Star Evangelical LUtheran Church
Lake Geneva: First Evangelical LUtheran Church
Lannon: St. Johannis Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lisbon Twp.: Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Menomonee Falls: St. Paul's United Church of Christ
Merton: St. John's United Church of Christ
Mequon: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Muskego Twp.: St. Paulus Evangelical Lutheran Church
New Berlin: German Evangelical and Reformed Church
North Prairie: St. John's Lutheran Church
Oak Creek: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Oconomowoc: Zion's Episcopal Church
Paris Twp.: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pewaukee: Salem Reformed Church
Polk Twp.: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Saukville: St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Slades Corner: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Slinger: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Slinger: St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church
South Milwaukee: St. Luke's Evangelical LUtheran Church
South Milwaukee and Cudahy: Methodist Episcopal Church
Wales: Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Waubeka: St. Paul's Community Church
Waukesha: First German Reformed Church
Waukesha: Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Waukesha: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wauwatosa: St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Wauwatosa: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church
West Bend: German Methodist Episcopal Church
West Bend: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

A description of the organization that put the books together (and where to purchase the book) can be found at: (and by-the-way, I have no connection to the printing company or the organization that compiled these books.)

http://webpub.byu.net/rm222/GermanPage.htm

I am going to see if I can obtain a copy of the book through the inter-libraby loan program at my local pubic library.

For a more detailed description of what the book series includes see the following article on the volume 1 book:

http://webpub.byu.net/rm222/ARTICLEFORHOYT.doc

Tom

Family Names

Tim Gonnering — 8 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for family in the Washington County area. The dates would be from the mid 1800's to present.

Wisconsin Genealogy Photo's Website

la62x — 26 Feb 2007 1:38:25 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

Central Hotel in Hartford and Train Station

HilaryEveritt62 — 31 Mar 2003 6:01:58 GMT

Is the Central Hotel in Hartford still there? I had an Uncle who resided there most of his grown up life. Also my GGgrandparents home was behind the train station. Is that area still intact or has that be redeveloped?

SCHREIBNER, KOTHE, CHESAK

lenoramulock — 22 Jun 2001 11:09:45 GMT

West Bend Democrat
1888 - SCREIBNER, Mrs Valentine at Chicago; age 27; died 9-1888 formerly of West Bend; 2 children.

1900 - SCHREIBER, Frederich born 7-18-1826 in Seelitz Saxony; married 4-1856 to Wilhelmine KOTHE; in 1857 came to US and Theinsville; in 1867 came to West Bend; 9 children.

1907 - SCHREIBER, Barbara nee CHESAK; died 5-13-1907 in Kaukauna; formerly of Trenton where she was born 8-1859; married in 1879 to Herman, 8 children; buried Kaukauna.

Nic & Agness Mueller

kaa38 — 3 Jan 2008 10:30:27 GMT

Family searching for anything on Nic & Agnes Mueller and their children, Leona,Donald & Luke. The were living in Farmington,WI in 1930.

Looking for Phillipp Frey (1815-1859) obituary

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 10:13:25 GMT

I couldn't find an obituary for "my" Phillip Frey in the Hartford History Room or on the library's microfilm. He died 5 Feb 1859 in Hartford and was married to Catharina Baumann. I've found a listing on NewspaperArchive.com for an obit in the Milwaukee Daily Sentinal on Feb 9. But there is a problem with the page and I can't bring it up. Can anyone help?

Photos Klessig, gaedecke, Chenny

TShivelyGe9723 — 17 Nov 2007 6:54:41 GMT

I have aquired many old photos and would like to give them to their rightful owners before attemtping to sell them in a yard sale. I have a postcard send to Mr. L.M. Klessig in Omar, Washingtonwith a photo of a small boy on the front. there is a mention of Elizabeth (Klessig?) in the noe. Looks to be written from someone names Minnie. Also have photos of two girls, Verl and Floy, Arnold Fisher, Jack Fisher and kids 1919, Bina/Sabina Fisher Fisher, The Albo's or Albra's, Charles Chenny, George CHenny, Nora Gaedecke, Vernon Gaedeacke, Arthur Gaedecke WWII. I do not want any money for these photos, just to send them to the familis to which they belong. Please respond if these people may be related to you. If there were long lost photos of my family out there, I would want them. Thank you.

Young America

CindySchmechel — 3 Jul 2001 11:10:01 GMT

I am interested in knowing more about Young America, Town of Barton, in Washington County. I am researching the Wagner family, who owned a blacksmith shop there. There names were Philipp, William & Mathias Wagner.

Marriage Joseph A. Rich to Pluma E. Holcomb of Wisconsin in Santa Barbara 1870

p8j8o8s8f8o — 14 Oct 2007 10:40:50 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Bulletin, Vol. 8, 1975, No. 4, Stereopticon column, page 125, from Saturday 11 June 1870: Married in Santa Barbara, California on May 31st at the residence of J.P. Barber, by the Rev. P.Y. Pool, Joseph A. Rich Esq., to Miss Pluma E. Holcomb of West Bend, Wisconsin

Rev. A.A. Graf

MichaelPetrie75 — 9 Oct 2007 1:16:11 GMT

Does any know at which church in Wayne Twp. Rev. A.A. Graf ministered in 1937?

Marjorie Young Gehl (1904-1971)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 8:06:14 GMT

11 Feb 1971
Hartford Press-Times

MRS. NORMAN GEHL

Mrs. Norman Gehl, 66, of 30 Mill St., died suddenly on Thursday, February 4, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Mrs. Gehl was the former Marjorie Young, daughter of the late John and Georgia LeCount Young. She was born in Hartford on Aug. 21, 1904, and was married to Norman Gehl in Waukegan, Ill., on Jan. 15, 1925. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1962.

Surviving are three daughters, Gloria (Mrs. Bradley Stewart), Florida, Barbara (Mrs. Joseph Hahn) of Hartford, and Susan (Mrs. Charles Rohde), Plymouth; three sons-in-law, eight grandchildren, and two brothers, Carroll Young of Hartford and Robert Young of Skokie, Ill.

Mrs. Gehl was a member of the Christian Science Church of Hartford. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Berndt funeral home with Ralph Schroeder as reader. Interment was in Wisconsin Memorial Park, Milwaukee.

Norman Mathias Gehl

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 8:04:49 GMT

Hartford Times-Press
11 Oct 1962

Norman Gehl

Norman Gehl, 58, proprietor of Ike’s tavern at 30 N. Johnson St., died of pneumonia at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph’s hospital. He had been ill one week.

Mr. Gehl was a son of the late Peter and Margaret Wegmann Gehl. He was born in Hartford on February 16, 1904. Following his graduation from high school here he attended Spencerian business college in Milwaukee.

On January 15, 1925, he married Marjorie Young. His wife survives him with three daughters, Gloria (Mrs. Bradley Stewart), Miami, Fla., and Barbara (Mrs. Joseph Hahn) and Susan of Hartford; four grandchildren, and two brothers and one sister, Walter Fritz Gehl, West Bend, and William Gehl and Vina (Mrs. Wendlyn Brumm), Hartford. Two brothers, Judge Edward Gehl and Gregory Gehl, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Berndt Funeral Home to St. Kilian’s church where the Rec. John Koenig officiated at rites at 10 a.m. Internment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Gehl was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Elizabeth Laundharr Wegmann Zurn (1837-1896)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 8:03:40 GMT

Hartford Press
Apr 2, 1896
p.3

OBITUARY
Mrs. William Zurn died at her home two miles northeast of this city Sunday morning, March 29th, after a lingering illness.

Deceased, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Laundhar, was born in the province of Rhine Pfaltz, Germany, May 28, 1837. She was married to Simon Wiegman [Wegmann] in 1858 and was the mother of six children. Mr. Weigman [Wegmann] died in 1874. She emmigrated to this country in 1880 and settled in the town of Addison and in 1883 she was married to William Zurn who still survives her. Of the six children one died in infancy, two reside in Germany and the remaining three are George Weigman [Wegmann] and Mrs. Peter Gehl of Oshkosh, and Annie, now Mrs. Joseph Zurn of Cashton, Monroe County.

The funeral took place at the Catholic church at St. Lawrence yesterday forenoon at 10 o’clock. Rev. Father Schwaiger officiating.

Esther Smith LeCount (1800-1884)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 8:01:46 GMT

31 Oct 1884
Unknown paper
Clipping at Hartford Public Library’s History Room

OBITUARY

Ester LeCount – Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Kinyon in Clark County, Dakota, on Saturday, October 18, 1884, at the advanced age of eighty-four years.

The deceased, whose maiden name was Smith, was born in Duchess County, N. Y. in the year of 1800. In 1820 she was married at Sodus, Wayne County, N.Y., to John H. LeCount, who died some five years since in Leroy, Dodge County. She was the mother of twelve children, two of whom died in infancy, the remaining ten, six sons and four daughters are still living, three of the former being now residents of this city. During her long and eventful life she had been an early resident of many new states and territories, and was truly a pioneer woman. At the time of her death she was receiving a widow’s pension for the service rendered by her late husband in the War of 1812.

Peter Netzinger (1817-1907)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:59:41 GMT

3 May 1907
Hartford Times

DIED

Peter Netzinger, father of Theresa (Mrs. Michael Gehl, Sr.), and a resident of the town of Addison for a great many years, passed away at his home in Racine Wednesday morning, May 1st, of old age, aged 89 years and 6 months. He was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Deceased was a carpenter by trade and moved to Racine in 1880 with his wife who preceded him in death about four years ago at the advanced age of 84 years.

Mr. Mich. Gehl Sr., Peter Gehl, Mr. and Mrs. Math. Gehl and Miss Annie Gehl left for Racine last evening to attend the funeral which takes place today.

Johanna Netzinger (abt 1817-1902)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:58:25 GMT

5 Jun 1902
Hartford Times

Formerly Resided in Town Addison

Mrs. Peter Netzinger [Johanna], mother of Mrs. Michael Gehl, of the town of Hartford, died at her home in Racine last Thursday, after an illness of three days, aged 84 years. Deceased was born in Luxemburg, Germany, and was married to Mr. Netzinger Jan. 6, 1832 and immigrated to America in 1856, settling on a small farm one mile southwest of Allenton where they resided until about twenty years ago, when they moved to Racine. Mr. and Mrs. Netzinger were born on the same day and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Jan. 6, 1892. Her husband survives her and is still quite hale and hearty being able to work at his trade of carpenter occasionally. Deceased is also survived by three daughters and two sons. Mr. and Mrs. Gehl attended the funeral which was held last Saturday. They returned home Monday evening.

Ellen Fowler LeCount (1845-1933)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:56:58 GMT

Jan 1933
Hartford paper

MRS. E. LECOUNT SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 87

Seriously ill for almost three years Mrs. Ellen Fowler LeCount’s vitality kept her alive until Wednesday, Jan. 11

Mrs. Ellen Fowler LeCount harkened to the call of Death’s Angel last Wednesday evening around ten o’clock at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she has been confined for the past two and a half years. Despite the fact that she has been sick all during this time she remained very active and alert, reading her papers and keeping up with current events daily. It was only the Sunday preceding her death that she was actually cut off from the outside world when she suffered a severe stroke from which she passed into unconsciousness. Every hour the doctors expected her to die, but her heart as strong as iron continued to beat regularly. However, Wednesday evening Mrs. LeCount gave up her fight and passed on into another life.

Mrs. Ellen LeCount, nee Fowler, was born in Tonawanda, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1845 and as a young girl accompanied her parents to Fond du Lac. Here on February 7, 1866 she married Mr. William LeCount after which they moved to Hartford. Her husband preceded her in death in 1911 [23 Nov 1904].

The LeCount family into which she came as a bride when a girl of 20, was one of the best known of Hartford’s pioneer families. Her husband was one of the four sons of John LeCount, a veteran of the War of 1812 whose father, also John LeCount, fought in the Revolutionary War and was a descendant of a Huguenot refuge from France.

William LeCount established the first hardware store in this city, which he operated with his brother, Caleb LeCount, father of Mrs. R. H. Nanscawen and Mrs. Archie Ewing. Milton LeCount, the third in the quartette of brothers bought the Hartford Press in an early day, thus instituting the connection of the LeCount family with Hartford newspapers, which was to continue until May 1926 when the Press was bought by the present publisher of the Times. The fourth brother, Charles LeCount, left Harford, moving to Kansas, where he set up his home.

Although she lived the life of a pioneer woman and was a mother of a sizeable family, Mrs. LeCount found time beyond what most women do to follow a hobby and to develop a talent. From the time of her early childhood she was keenly interested in painting. She never trained herself in this gift until when one of her children was small and she was undergoing a period of ill health, which forced her to keep off of her feet as much as possible. Instead of lamenting her enforced inactivity she seized upon the chance to follow out her heart’s desire, and began the practice of painting. She worked enthusiastically and although her pictures have given the greatest of pleasure to her family and to her many friends. She had little instruction outside of what her love for the work and her own painstaking nature prompted her to obtain by careful and assiduous effort. As she grew older and was freer from family duties she pursued the art more and more until just a few years ago an attack of high blood pressure forced her to cease from it.

Of the children born of this union but two survive her. They are Nellie (Mrs. E. J. O’Neil) of Hartford and Fred L. LeCount of Madison. The other children, now deceased were Wallace, who died about four years ago; Sadie and (Georgie) Mrs. John Young, who both left this life in 1919.

After the death of her daughter Georgie (Mrs. John Young) she made her home with the Young family for many years.

Pallbearers for her funeral were one grandson, Caroll Young; one grandson-in-law, Norman Gehl and four grand nephews, James and Frank Nanscawen and Harland and James LeCount.

Funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. E. J. O’Neil with Reverend G. C. Saunderson officiating. Burial took place at the Union Cemetery beside her husband.

20 Jan 1933
Hartford Times

OBITUARY OF AGED LOCAL RESIDENT

MRS. ELLEN LECOUNT, EARLY SETTLER OF THESE PARTS, PATIENT AT LOCAL HOSPITAL, DIED Wednesday OF LAST WEEK

Mrs. Ellen LeCount, one of the oldest pioneer residents of our city, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital Wednesday evening, Jan. 11 at 10:30 o’clock. Mrs. LeCount had been confined to her bed since July 1930, when she suffered a stroke. The following month she had been taken from her home in this city to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she had since been a patient. She continued in good spirits and able to have her relatives and friends visit her until the Monday before her death, when she sustained another stroke, from the ill effects of which she did not recover and which resulted in her death two days later.

A woman of refinement and keen, alert mind, in spite of her advanced age, she impressed all who knew her. She was nearly 88 years of age at the time of her death. She possessed a natural talent for painting, which, although she had no regular training, she developed in the later years of her life after her family no longer demanded her attention and effort. Also she was a lover of flowers, greatly delighting in the many varieties she was able to raise in her garden. In the two years she was a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital her constant good cheer and sweetness of disposition won the love of those who attended her and were a source of encouragement to others who came into contact with her.

Mrs. LeCount, new Ellen Fowler, was born in Wanda, Pa., April 14, 1845. When a small child, her parents moved west to locate in Fond du Lac, Wis., where she resided until her marriage to William LeCount of Hartford, took place on February 7, 1866. Following that event she became a resident of Hartford. Living here amid the hardships of the post-Civil War period Mrs. LeCount nevertheless found much pleasure in the social like the place afforded. In later years she was pleased to recall her experiences and also descriptions of Hartford as she saw it during the early years of her married life. She was the mother of six children. Of these, one, a little daughter, died in infancy; Sadie, one of the former owners and publishers of the Hartford Press, died in July 1919; Georgie (Mrs. John Young) passed away in October 1919; and Wallace, of Milwaukee, died in January 1927. She is survived by one son, Fred LeCount, Madison; and Nellie (Mrs. Eugene O’Neil) of this city. She also leaves five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband died in November 1904.

Mathias Gehl (1810-1896)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:55:39 GMT

2 Jan 1896
Hartford Times

Obituary

Mathias Gehl, one of the early pioneers of this vicinity, departed this life at the home of his son, Michael Gehl, Sr., of the town of Hartford, yesterday morning, Jan. 1st, 1896, at half past three o’clock, aged 85 years.

Mr. Gehl’s death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was born October 12, 1810, in Luxemburg, Germany, and was married in his native land in 1838 to Margaret Berscheid. He came with his family to this country in 1846, locating in the town of Hartford on a tract of land on which he continued to reside to the time of his demise. His wife died in 1875, since which time he has resided with his son. Mr. Gehl was the father of thirteen children, nine of whom survive and are to be present at the funeral. They are Michael, of the town of Hartford, Max, of St. Lawrence, Nicholas M. of Cassy, Ill., Johanna Konsbruck and Henry, of Chicago, Mathias and Katie, wife of Nicholas Netzinger, both of Racine, Wis., Nicholas and Mich., of Kenosha, Wis. The funeral services will be held at the Catholic church at St. Lawrence, tomorrow (Friday) at 10 o’clock a.m., with internment in St. Lawrence cemetery, Rev. P. Schwaiger officiating.

John Harland LeCount (1794-1878)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:54:19 GMT

29 May 1878
Washington County Republican

DIED

On Thursday, May 16, 1878, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Kinyon, in the town of Leroy, Dodge County, Wis., Mr. John H. LeCount, of dropsy, aged 85 years.

Mr. LeCount was the father of the LeCount brothers of this village, and was a veteran of the War of 1812. His father, John LeCount, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War of 1776, being one of the volunteers of General Lafayette’s corps, who came over from France to assist our ancestors in gaining their independence. He liked this country so well that at the close of the war he settled here, and married an English woman, and located on a farm in Westchester County, N.Y. where John H. was born, being the third of six children. He was the father of ten children, three of whom reside in this village. He leaves a widow, whose age is 77 years. There are 39 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Below obtained from the Hartford Public Library History Room:
Probably from a Dodge County newspaper
May 1878

JOHN H. LECOUNT – DIED 1878

Died of dropsy, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Kinyon, in the town of Leroy, Mr. John H. LeCount, in the 85th year of his age.

The subject of the following sketch, whose death is briefly announced above, is worthy of more than a passing notice.

A man of remarkable vitality and activity, he has led a varied and interesting life. One of the pioneers of the East as well as the West. The recollections of his lifetime would comprise many of the most important events in our nation’s history.

John H. LeCount was born at New Rochelle, Westchester, New York, on the 12th day of June, A.D. 1794. His father, John LeCount, was a French soldier, being one of the allies from France who took part in our Revolution. Being taken prisoner by the English, he fortunately escaped. Having subsequently married an English woman, settled on a small farm in the county of Westchester, where John H. LeCount, the third of six children, was born.

At eighteen years of age young LeCount was drafted in the army and served in the War of 1812. He received his discharge Nov. 19, 1814. During his term of service the company to which he belonged was stationed on Harlem Heights to watch the movements of the British fleet, then lying at anchor in New York Bay.

He helped erect fortifications along the Bloomingdale Road, and while so engaged injured his right knee so severely as to cripple him somewhat during his life.

On receiving his discharge he returned home, where he remained until he was 26 years of age – engaged meanwhile as a sailor on the sailing vessels that plied between New York and Albany. He was one of the few who had the pleasure of riding upon the first steamboat, built by Robert Tork, at which place he married Esther Smith, the venerable widow who now survives him.

During his residence in this section, he was elected sheriff of the county, a position he held continually for six years. About this time he was engaged by one John Diamond to do some collecting in the State of Michigan. Traveling by stage to Detroit, he performed the remainder of his trips through the western wild on horseback, suffering severely from the inclemency of the weather, and on one occasion owed his life no doubt to the service on an Indian, who piloted him, when he had lost his way back to the right trail.

Chicago was then a mere trading station. Having completed his business in the West he returned home in 1833, where he remained tow years engaged in farming.

He then moved his family to Michigan and subsequently to Ohio, where he lived until 1849, when at the age of 65, with his wife and ten children, he moved to this state, settling in the present town of Leroy, this county, about six miles from Mayville, and there surrounded with peace and plenty.

The old man saw his children grow up to useful men and women, exemplary and respected members of society, and on last Thursday the old pioneer quietly passed away.

Some curious statistics could be compiled from a history of the family, which consisted of father, mother and ten children. The sum of their collective ages was 613 years.

The father was 85. Mother, still living, 77.

There are 39 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

William J. LeCount (1833-1904)

krristow — 6 Oct 2007 7:52:49 GMT

25 Nov 1904
Hartford Press

LAID TO REST
Wm. J. LeCount died Wednesday
FUNERAL TODAY

William J. LeCount died at his home in this city Wednesday afternoon about two o’clock from diabetes and general dropsy, after an illness which extended over a period of about six years. He grew worse until July 14, 1904 he was obliged to resign his position as deputy collector for the sixth division of the first district, and since then has been confined to the house the greater part of the time. Death came quietly during sleep.

Mr. LeCount was born in Green County, New York, May 29, 1833. Four years later his parents moved to Wayne County, Mich., where they lived for nine years, and then went to Bristol, Ohio. In 1849 the family move to Wisconsin settling at Leroy, Dodge County. In 1853 Mr. LeCount went to Fond du Lac where he learned the tinner’s trade and in 1855 came to this city where he has lived ever since. He joined his brother Charles in conducting a hardware store. In 1861 he enlisted in Co E, 10th Wisconsin, army of the Cumberland. At the end of ten months he was discharged for ill health, and returned home. In April 1865 he again enlisted, in Co. B, 52nd Wisconsin, in which he served as orderly sergeant until mustered out at Fort Leavensworth, in August 1865, at the close of the war.

In 1871 he was appointed a U.S. Deputy Marshal, which position he held six years. At the close of that time he was appointed postmaster, which he later resigned and started on the road as agent for farm machinery. He also held the position as Deputy Revenue Collector of the sixth division of the first district, for eleven years, continuously with the exception of the four years of Cleveland’s administration, during a part of which period he acted as superintendent of the state farm at Waupun.

Mr. LeCount was married at Fond du Lac, February 7, 1866 to Ellen Fowler, who survives him. They were the parents of six children, one of whom [a girl] died in infancy. Those surviving are, Wallace S., of Wilmot, South Dakota; Sadie, Fred L., Georgie, Mrs. John Young, and Nellie of this city.

Mr. LeCount was always a kind husband and father, indulgent to his children, and finding his greatest interest centered in and circumscribed by the family circle. In his last illness he was always patient and uncomplaining, bearing his suffering without a murmur.

The funeral took place from his late home on East Sumner St., Friday afternoon at one o’clock, Rev. Weiss officiating. Six members of the Grand Army Post acted as bearers.

25 Nov 1904
Hartford Times

DEATH OF WM. LECOUNT
FUNERAL WAS HELD TODAY

Mr. William J. LeCount, one of our oldest and best known citizens, passed away peacefully from this life at about 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, November 23, 1904, aged 71 years and six months. His death was not unexpected for he had been confined to the house for several months, day by day growing more feeble. Nevertheless his death was a most sever and painful shock to his family who had done everything in their power to his comfort during his declining days, and deep and sincere sympathy is extended to them in their bereavement. The cause of death was diabetes and general dropsy with which he had been afflicted six years.

Mr. LeCount was born in Green County, N.Y., May 29, 1833, and moved with his parents to Wayne County, Mich., when four years of age. They resided there for nine years and then moved to Bristol, Ohio. In 1849, they came to Wisconsin, settling in Leroy, Dodge County. In 1853 Mr. LeCount went to Fond du Lac to learn the tinner’s trade, and in 1855 came to Hartford and opened a hardware store with his brother, Caleb. In 1861, being imbued with the spirit of patriotism, he enlisted to Co. E, 10th Wisconsin Infantry, Army of Cumberland, and after serving ten months was discharged for disability. He returned home and resumed his position in the hardware store, and in 1865 reenlisted in Co. B, 52nd Wisconsin Infantry, where he was promoted to Orderly Sergeant and served until the close of the war.

Mr. LeCount was married at Fond du Lac, February 7, 1866, to Ellen Fowler, who survives him. They had six children, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Wallace, of Wilmot, South Dakota; Sadie and Fred L., editors of the Hartford Press; Georgia, (Mrs. John G. Young), and Nellie, of this city.

The decedent was widely known and prominent for many years in political matters, holding many positions of trust and responsibility. From 1871 to 1877 he served as Deputy U.S. Marshal, after which he was appointed postmaster. He resigned during his term and went on the road as agent for a machine company. He served eleven years as Deputy Revenue Collector, continuously, with the exception of four years under Cleveland’s administration, during a part of which time he acted as superintendent of the prison farm at Waupun. He attended to the duties of the office of revenue collector up to the 14th of last July, when continued failing health necessitated his resignation, being succeeded by his son, Fred.

The death of Mr. LeCount removes from our midst a man possessed of great force of character. He was never half-hearted in anything, but on the contrary entered into all his undertakings, the most trivial as well as the most important, with all the vim and energy of his nature. Consequently he accomplished much where others failed. He was quick of temperament perhaps, but extremely kind of heart, and showed greater valor in defense of his friends than of himself. During his long illness he never complained, but gazed on the bright side of the future, hoping always for the best. He was fond of his family and never so happy as when catering to the wishes of those dear to him.

The funeral was held from his late residence at one o’clock this afternoon, with internment in the South Side Cemetery, Rev. Jos. Weiss officiating.

re Backus/Backhaus/Backs from Germany

jodiejosephine — 1 Oct 2007 7:06:34 GMT

Does anyone have any connections with a Charles Backus born 1830 Nassau, married Susanna 1854 then came to Australia. Charles left behind brothers and sisters. Uncle Joseph and Aunty Maria?

does anyone have any info about his family?

Thinnes Hotel

copet1 — 25 Feb 2007 9:20:23 GMT

Is anyone familiar with the Thinnes Hotel, which was apparently in business in or around West Bend. I found a reference to it in the West Bend Democrat in 1891. My great-great grandfather, Peter Luis, was an animal breeder and it referenced that he'd be based out of the Thinnes Hotel, but I can't find anything. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!!

Theresa Netzinger Gehl (1842-1919)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 11:06:06 GMT

Mrs. Theresa Gehl

This city lost one of its well-known and respected elderly residents Tuesday morning (January 21, 1919), at 5:50 o’clock, when Mrs. Theresa Gehl, nee Theresa Netzinger, breathed her last. The cause of her death was diabetes, with which she had been afflicted for many years. She had reached the seventy-seventh year in her life when called by her Maker.

Deceased was born in Junglinster, Luxemburg, March 24th, 1842. In 1852 she came to America with her parents, settling on a farm in the town of Addison, Washington County. On November 11th, 1861, she was untied in marriage to Micheal Gehl, the ceremony being performed at St. Lawrence. After their marriage they went to live on a farm in the town of Hartford, where they remained up to fourteen years ago, when they came to this city, residing at 260 North Main Street. She is survived by six sons and three daughters, namely, Matthias and Peter L., of this city; Nicholas, John, Michael and Henry, of West Bend; Mary (Mrs. John Walter), of the town of Hartford; Anna, of Lomira; and Theresa, at home. Her husband preceded her in death in July, 1910. Two sons and one daughter also preceded her in death, one son dying at the age of twenty-five years, and the other two children dying in infancy. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister, as follows: Nicholas Netzinger, of Racine, Wis.: Peter Netzinger, of Ringle, Wis., and Mrs. Theresa Komes, of Racine.

Deceased was a kind, motherly woman, who took more than human interest in the community in which she lived. She was intensely interested in seeing her friends and acquaintances prosper. Her heart and soul was enrapt in her adopted land, and although old age was beginning to tell upon the frame that had borne up for seventy-seven years, she was intensely interested in the great war and was pleased when informed that American principles had triumphed upon the fields of France. Like those of all the early pioneers, her younger days were devoted to rearing a large and beautiful family of sons and daughters and assisting her husband clear the farm upon which they made their home for more than half a century. She was a woman looked up to in her community, one who could be implicitly trusted and to whom those in trouble could go for assistance. She was a good Christian woman devoted to her God in whom she confided all her cares. Her journey in this world was a long one and her life was well lived. Now that she has departed for her ethereal home she leaves behind sweet memories that will forever linger in the minds of her children and friends and relatives. Her soul was a treasure of happiness and love and her daily life an inspiration for others.

The funeral services were held this morning (Friday) at 10 a.m., from St. Kilian’s Catholic church. A solemn high mass was read by Rev. J.C. Hartmann, Rev. Eugene Gehl, of Milwaukee, and Rev. Elsinger assisting. Interment was made in St. Kilian’s cemetery.

Mrs. Theresa Gehl

Mrs. Theresa Gehl died at her home on North Main Street Tuesday morning, Jan. 21st, shortly before six o’clock. Mrs. Gehl had been in poor health with diabetes for several years, but had been confined to her bed only two days.

Theresa Netzinger was born in Junglinster, Luxemburg, March 24, 1842. She came to America in 1852, settling in the town of Addison, and was married at St. Lawrence, Nov. 11, 1861, to Michael Gehl. Following her marriage she settled on a farm in the town of Addison, where she lived until in 1875, when they moved to a farm in the town of Hartford. Since 1905 she has made her home in this city.

Mr. Gehl died July 1, 1910, leaving her with six sons, and three daughters, Mathias, and Peter of Hartford, Nicholas, John, Michael and Henry of West Bend, Mary (Mrs. John P. Walter) of the town of Hartford; Anna of Lomira and Theresa, at home. One son, Jacob, died Jan 1, 1899, at the age of 25 years and on son and one daughter died in infancy. She also leaves tow brothers, Nicholas Netzinger of Racine, and Peter of Ringle, and one sister, Mrs. Komes of Racine.

The deceased was widely know in this part of the country, and was loved and respected by everyone. She was a devoted mother and a kind and generous neighbor. The family has the deep sympathy of the community in their great loss. The funeral was held this forenoon at 10 a.m. at St. Kilian’s church in this city, Rev. Hartman officiated.

Peter Gehl (1864-1919)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 11:00:18 GMT

5/30/1919

PETER L. GHEL CALLED BY DEATH

Whole City Shocked by the Sudden Death of a Prominent Man

FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY

The whole community was deeply shocked Monday morning when it was learned the Peter L. Gehl had passed away during the morning hours. Mr. Gehl had been sick about a week with pleurisy, but no one thought that his death was so near. His family were called to his bedside about midnight and remained with him as he gradually passed into the great beyond. Death came to him at half past six.

Mr. Gehl’s death is lamented by all who knew him, and words of sympathy for the grief stricken family are heard on every side. Mr. Gehl was a quiet man, devoted to his wife and family, and the friends he made were drawn to him by strong ties. He was always friendly and kind hearted and helpful.

Peter L. Gehl was born in the town of Addison, Oct. 13, 1864, and spent his early years there. On reaching young manhood he came to Hartford. From 1888 to 1894 he conducted a bakery in this city, and then went to Oshkosh where he conducted a similar business until 1900, when he returned to Hartford, and went into the saloon business with John Zurn, whom he later bought out, conducting the business alone. Three years ago he sold out and went into the monument business which he was conducting with his son, William, when taken sick.

Mr. Gehl was married May 7, 1889, in this city, to Miss Margaret Wegmann, who survives him with six children, namely, Edward J., William J., Vina, Walter, Norman and Gregory, all at home. Mr. Gehl is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters: Mat Gehl of this city, Nick, John, Henry and Mike Gehl all of West Bend, Mrs. John Walter, of the town of Hartford, Anna Gehl of Lomira and Theresa Gehl of this city.

The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock at St. Kilian’s church, Rev. Father Hartman officiating, with internment in the Catholic cemetery.

Michael Gehl (1839-1910)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:57:57 GMT

8 July 1910

FUNERAL OF MICHAEL GEHL

REMAINS WERE LAID TO REST AT THE CATHOLIC CEMETARY MONDAY

A LARGE ATTENDANCE

Michael Gehl St., an old and highly esteemed resident of this county, passed away in death at his home in the Second ward of this city, Friday morning after a lingering illness at the age of 71 years.

The deceased was born in Luxembourg, May 22, 1839. He came to this country in 1843 [1846?] and settled in the town of Hartford. He was married, Nov. 11, 1861, to Theresa Netzinger and moved to the town of Addison at that time remaining there until 1874 when the family moved to the town of Hartford. They lived on the old Gehl farm, on which his son Mat is now living, until in 1904 when they moved to a pleasant home in the Second ward of this city. A number of months ago he was taken ill with Bright’s disease, and grew worse, rapidly, having been confined to his bed the past several weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Gehl were the parents of eleven children, of whom two preceded him in death. Those who, with the widow, remain to mourn his death, are Mathias, living on the homestead, Peter of this city, Mrs. John Walter of the town of Hartford, Anna and Theresa at home, Michael, John, Nicholas and Henry of West Bend.

The deceased was a man who stood high in the esteem of all who knew him. He was regarded as a man of high principles and integrity, honest and to be relied upon in every capacity. He served for several terms at town treasurer, and two terms, from 1891 to 1894, as county treasurer. He was a kind man in his family a friend to all his neighbors.

The funeral took place Monday morning at St. Kilian’s church in this city, the services having a very large attendance. Rev. Eugene Gehl, a nephew of the deceased conducted the mass. There were also present, Revs. Bertram of this city, La Boule of Milwaukee, and Wolf of Neosho. The members of the Catholic Society of St. Lawrence, and St. Kilian’s of this city, attended in a body escorted by the Fire Department band of this city. A large number of people from the adjoining towns attended.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were, Nicholas Gehl, a brother, of North Chicago; Mrs. Kunsbruch, a sister of the deceased, and daughter, Lena, and Mrs. Clausen of Chicago; Michael Gehl and Nic Gehl and wife of Kenosha, Nicholas Netzinger and wife and Mat Gehl and wife of Racine, Henry Wittmeyer of Richfield, and Mat. Barth and Nic Pirsch of Nenno, Mrs. Florence Kaslius and Miss Mayme Dempsey of Racine.

The widow and children of the deceased Michael Gehl wish to extend their sincere thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the many kind friends and neighbors, who so kindly assisted them during their recent bereavement. Especially do they wish to thank the member of the societies, choir, and all who attended the funeral.

8 Jul 1910

MANY PEOPLE ATTEND FUNERAL

REMAINS OF MICHAEL GEHL, SR., WERE LAID TO REST LAST MONDAY MORNING

REQUIEM MASS BY NEPHEW

The funeral of Mr. Michael Gehl, Sr., who died at his home in this city on Friday morning, July 1, 1910, at 2:35 o’clock, was held from St. Kilian’s Catholic church, of this city Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Requiem mass was ready be Rev. Eugene Gehl, of St. Francis, a nephew of the deceased. Rev. J. A. Bertram officiated as deacon, Rev. Jos. La Boule, of Milwaukee, sub deacon, and Rev. Wm. Wolf, of Neosho, as master of ceremonies. The choir of St. Kilian’s church sang during the services which were very impressive, and the church was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral cortage was followed by members of the St. Lawrence and St. Kilian’s society, deceased being a charter member of both societies. The Fire Department band was also in line and many people accompanied the remains to their last resting place in the catholic cemetery.

Mr. Gehl was born in Luxemburg, Germany, on May 22, 1839. In 1846 he came to America, settling in the town of Hartford. In 1861 he married Theresa Netzinger, and in the same year the couple moved to the town of Addison. In 1874 they moved to the town of Hartford, and in 1904 they retired from farm life and since then resided quietly in the city of Hartford. Deceased was the father of twelve children, three of whom preceded him in death. Those surviving him are Matthias and Mrs. John Walter, of the town of Hartford, and Nicholas, John, Michael and Henry, of West Bend. He is also survived by his wife, three brothers and two sister, the latter being Mathias, of Racine, Nicholas and Michael, of Kenosha, Mrs. Netzinger, of Racine, and Mrs. Konsbruck, of Chicago. One son, Jacob, passed away in 1895.

Mr. Gehl was one of the best know men in Washington County, having served as treasurer of the county and supervisor of his town for several terms. He possessed a strong personality, had all the excellent qualities that make men popular and exercised a wide influence among his large acquaintances. He had a heart of rare sympathies and a rare and tender conscience. He ready and responsive sympathy always went out to those who were less fortunate than himself. He was pleasant and genial in his manners and easily made friends. He was honorable in all his dealings, and his word was as good as his bond. As a neighbor he was just; as a husband, kind; as a father, his whole ambition was for his children’s welfare.

Among those from away who attended the funeral were: Nicholas Gehl, Mrs. Johanna Kronsbruck and daughter, Lena, and Mrs. Klassen, of Chicago; Michael and Nicholas Gehl, of Kenosha; Mrs. Nicholas Netzinger and Matt. Gehl, of Racine; Math. Bath and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Perch, of Nenno; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiedmeyer of daughter, of Richfield; Fred Schloemer, Oscar Lemke, Wm. Shinners, Adam Held, Herma Rietz, Anton Thielmann, Henry Falk, C.E. Robinson, S. C. Lang, Peter Wittemann, Henry Schoofs, S. C. Lang and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bauer, all of West Bend.

Margaret Wegmann Gehl (1869-1928)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:51:33 GMT

5/18/1928
Hartford paper

MANY MOURN THE PASSING OF MRS. PETER GEHL

A large concourse of friends and relative attended the funeral services held Monday morning at ten o’clock at St. Kilian’s church for Mrs. Peter L. Gehl, mother of Atty. E. J. Gehl and of Wm. J. Gehl, manager of the Gehl Monument Works. Rev. Hartmann officiated at the rites and burial took place in the Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Gehl, nee Margaret Wegmann, passed away at her home on Union St. Friday morning, May 11, 1928, at 6:00 o’clock. Deceased had been ill since last November with a complication of troubles, and in January had undergone an operation on the hope of being relieved of her afflictions.

Miss Margaret Wegmann was born in Rohrbach, Germany, October 25, 1869; and so when she died had attained the age of 58 years, 6 months and 16 days. When seven years of age her parents brought her to America, where the family settled in the town of Hartford. There she resided until her marriage to Peter L. Gehl, which occurred in May, 1889. The young couple made their home in Hartford until 1895 when they moved to Oshkosh. In 1900, however, they returned to this city, which was to be the home of the deceased until her death. Her husband passed away May 26th, 1919. She is survived by the following children: Edward J., William J., Vina (Mrs. Wendelin Brumm), Norman, of Hartford; Walter J., of West Bend; and Gregory, a student at the University of Wisconsin. She also leaves nine grandchildren and one brother, George Wegmann of Oshkosh.

Mrs. Gehl was a woman of high character and a devout Christian. She was a member of St. Kilian’s church, of the St. Elizabeth’s society and the Daughters of Isabella. Her memory will be held dear by the large family which she leaves and in esteem by the many in this locality who knew her.

MARRIED – In the Catholic church in St. Lawrence, on Tuesday, May 7th, 1889 by the Rev. Thill, Mr. Peter Geehl, to Miss Maggie Wegmann, both of Hartford. The groom who is senior member of the firm of Geehl & Bunn, bakers of Hartford, is a son of Michael Geehl living a mile west of here. The bride, is a step-daughter of Wm. Zuern, resideing two miles Northeast of the city of Hartford. A pleasant fore-noon was passed at the bride’s home, and afternoon at the parents of the groom. The best of wishes from many friends went out to the young couple, for their future happiness.

Louis Young (1846-1914)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:43:45 GMT

OBITUARY IN HARTFORD NEWSPAPER
23 Oct 1914

DEATH CLAIMS OLD SETTLER
Louis Young passed away at his home in the First Ward
Was a Kind Old Man

Louis Young one of the oldest and most-highly respected residents of this county, died at his home on Church Street Friday evening, of last week after an illness of one week with pneumonia.

Mr. Young had reached the age of 68 years, 5 month and 7 days, having been born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, May 9, 1846. He came to this country in 1847, with his parents, who settled in the town of Addison, where he spent the remainder of his life up to fours years ago, when he left his farm at Nenno and moved to this city.

He was married June 3, 1869 to Caroline Frey, who survives him with six children. They are Peter of the town of Hartford, John and Philip of this city, Lena [Paulina], (Mrs. Louis Endlich) of Beaver Dam, Clara (Mrs. Anthony Lang) of St. Martins, Kate, (Mrs. Thomas Pfeiffer) living on the home farm at Nenno. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at St. John’s church, the Rev. E. A. Kuhn officiating.

Mr. Young’s death has caused sorrow to all who knew him. He was a quiet, unassuming man, gentle and kind, making many friends and no enemies. Everyone who knew him liked and respected him. He was the best type of husband and father and his wife and children have suffered a great loss in his death.

Six nephews acted as pall bearers, Andrew and Charles Endlich of Allenton, A. P. Kissel, John and Philip Frey, and Henry Juergens.

___________________________________________________________________________

LOUIS YOUNG CALLED BY DEATH
Former Addison Resident Died at His Home in This City
Well Known and Esteemed

Mr. Louis Young, for many years a highly esteemed resident of the town of Addison, passed away in death at his home in this city Friday evening, October 16th, 1914, at 8:45 o’clock, of pneumonia, aged sixty-eight years, five months and seven days.

Deceased was born in Bechthine, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, on March 9th, 1847 [it must be 1846 because 1914 minus 68+ years is 1846 which is also what is listed in another newspaper], and came to this country with his parents about a year later, who settled on a farm in the town of Addison. On June 3rd, 1869, he was married to Caroline Frey, of the town of Hartford, who survives him. For the past four years they have been residing in this city. Besides his wife, deceased is survived by six children, two having died during childhood. Those living are Pauline (Mrs. Louis Endlich), of Beaver Dam; Clara (Mrs. Anthony Land), of St. Martins; Katie (Mrs. Thos. Pfeiffer), of Nenno; Peter, John and Phillip, of this city.

Deceased was well like by his neighbors and acquaintances, for he was a man who always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. He was an honest and industrious farmer, kind husband and loving father. His memory will ever be cherished by his family and numerous friends. He had been confined to his bed but one week, although his health had been failing all summer.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home with interment in the Union Cemetery, Rev. E. A. Kuhn officiating. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends.

John Young (1876-1936)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:40:34 GMT

Mar 13, 1936
Hartford paper

JOHN YOUNG, PROMINENT LOCAL MERCHANT, DIES
Death Culminates More Than Six Months of Illness; Founded Young Cash Store in 1907; Remained In Active Charge to Time of Death

John G. Young, 59, one of the leading merchants of this city, and president of the Young’s Cash Store for nearly thirty years, died at his home at 147 Mill Street, Thursday afternoon of last week, March 5, at 3 o’clock.

Mr. Young’s death came as the culmination of an illness of six months’ duration, in which he suffered with a severe attack of high blood pressure. He was confined to his bed, critically ill, for two days preceding his passing.

Mr. Young was one of the founders of the Young’s Cash Store, local mercantile firm, which was organized in this city in 1907. Although changes were made in the personnel of this store, Mr. Young maintained his connection with it and headed it until the time of his death.

He was born May 6, 1876 in the vicinity of Nenno. After obtaining the schooling that locality afforded and after attending the Beaver Dam High School, he came to Hartford to assume the position of clerk with the C. J. Heppe store of this city. He progressed in this firm until at the time he severed his association with it, he held the position of vice-president in the organization.

Wed in 1897

In 1897 he was married to Miss Georgia LeCount of this city. They were the parents of three children, all of whom survive their father, and who are: Carroll and Marjorie (Mrs. Norman Gehl), Hartford; and Robert, Milwaukee. Mrs. Young died in 1920. Other immediate surviving relatives are: two brothers, Philip and Peter Young, residents of Hartford; and three sisters, Mrs. Louis Endlich, Beaver Dam; Mrs. Thomas Pfeiffer, Nenno, and Mrs. Anton Lang, Milwaukee.

During the 29 year of the operation of his own business, Mr. Young headed the Young’s Cash Store, which rated as one of the foremost stores of the city. With the settling of the recent business depression upon this community and the more recent prolonged ill health suffered by Mr. Young, he gradually reorganized the business. This change has involved the renting of considerable of the building formerly tenanted by the firm and the curtailing of business operations. However, his long mercantile career in this city and within a wide territory around Hartford has won him a large circle of acquaintances in this region, who will feel that in the passing of Mr. Young goes one of the city’s better known business figures.

Bank Director

In 1921 Mr. Young became a director of the Hartford Exchange Bank, and continued in this position until the time of his death. Also, he was a director in the International Steel Works, a former Hartford corporation occupying the plant now occupied by the International Stamping Co.

Funeral services for Mr. Young were held Sunday afternoon at tow o’clock at the H. C. Berndt Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. E. T. Soper, pastor of the Methodist Church, had charge of the obsequies and Leland Gehl rendered appropriate vocal selections. Interment followed in the family lot in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Georgia LeCount Young (1878-1919)

krristow — 29 Sep 2007 10:36:16 GMT

Obituary:

MRS. JOHN G. YOUNG DEAD
Passed Away Last Saturday Evening at Riverside Hospital in Milwaukee
Funeral Is Held Tuesday

Mrs. John G. Young of this city passed away to the Great Beyond at Riverside Sanitarium, Milwaukee, last Saturday evening(Oct 11, 1919) at 11:30 p.m., death being caused from the effects of bichloride tablets which she had taken the previous evening while temporarily deranged. For several months she had suffered from Bright’s disease, and which resulted last Saturday in her temporary derangement. Mrs. Young recently had under gone an operation for the removal of the gall bladder which together with the worry over operations which her son, Carroll and daughter, Marjorie had undergone for appendicitis and the death of her sister Miss Sadie LeCount from appendicitis all of which have occurred in the last few months, had hastened the development of Bright’s disease and terminated in the derangement which resulted in the act which caused her death.

She was immediately taken to the hospital where everything possible was done to save her life, but without avail and she passed peacefully away into the Last Sleep.

Georgia A. LeCount was born in this city November 16, 1878 and lived here her entire life, she was a graduate of the Hartford High School with the class of 1897. In the same year, Sept. 28, 1897 she was united in marriage to John G. Young, who survives her with three children, Carroll, Marjorie and Robert. Her mother, Mrs. Ellen LeCount, two brothers and one sister also survive her. They are Wallace LeCount of Hebron, N. D., and Fred L. LeCount and Nellie, (Mrs. E. J. O’Neil) both of this city.

The many friends of Mrs. Young, in this city were shocked to learn of her death. It was not generally known that she had been suffering with Bright’s disease, and her untimely death is mourned by all who knew her. Mrs. Young was a kind and loving mother, and a good wife. She never cared a great deal for society, but remained in her home, making it a place of comfort and happiness for her family. She was a good Christian and never failed to do a kind deed for someone else, whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Although handicapped by ill health for some time, she managed to be up and around most of the time, caring for her family as best she could. The entire community is grieved to learn of her death and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the husband and children.

The funeral was held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. J. A. Collinge of the Federated Church officiating. Interment took place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, six employees of the Young’s Cash Store acting as pallbearers.

BRUMM, GERK, SEIRLING

J and S Weber — 2 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking family ties for this Wash. Co. couple, John BRUMM bn Hartford in 1849 m. 1872 at St. Lawrence neighbor Katherine GERKbn 1848 the dau. of Henry GERK and Lucretia SEIRLING.

SCHMIDT, BOFFER, MARTIN, REIS

lenoramulock — 22 Jun 2001 11:09:45 GMT

OBITUARY: "LOUISE H. SCHMIDT (Nee Boffer Martin) died Jan. 27, at the Cedar Lake Home in West Bend where she was resident. She was 92. Born in Trenton, her family moved to Chicago when she was young. She moved to Milwaukee in 1928 and was an employee of the Milwaukee County Children's Home. She married Henry Schmidt in 1951 and the couple moved to West Bend in 1956. An employee of the Samaritan Home, she retired in 1968. She moved to Hartford in July 1977 and was a member of the Good Samaritan Guild and the Apostolate of Suffering. She is survived by one sister, Clara Boffer of Belleair Beach, Fla; six nieces and nephews; five stepchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1961; a sister, Marie Reis, and a brother Nic Boffer. Services were Jan 29, at the Matenaer-Schramka Funeral Home in Hartford with a Liturgy of Resurrection at St. Kilian's Church."

Washington County Wisconsin Query

Arlene Roskopf Frey — 12 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

ALL OF THE ABOVE LIVED AND MARRIED IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
MARX & BOYUNG AT NEUBERG
ROSSKOPF OR ROSKOPF AT BARTON
APPEL NEAR GERMANTOWN

The Sigel Regiment/Washington Rifles- 26th Wisconsin Infantry-Civil War

TrishKR — 9 Aug 2007 3:25:30 GMT

I have a copy of the book, The Sigel Regiment: A History of the 26th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry 1862-1865 by James Pula.
If your Washington County ancestor was in his teens in the 1860 Washington County census, there is a good chance that he served in the 26th. Am happy to look him up in this book, as it lists all the companies.

obituary look ups / Smith, Alfred and Lucretia

tmbrown31 — 15 Aug 2007 9:08:11 GMT

Is there someone who would be able to try and find a couple of obituaries for me? I am more than willing to pay for copies and postage if the obituaries can be found.

Lucretia Hudson Smith died June 12, 1920. I believe that she is buried in Union Cemetery in West Bend. Her husband Albert is more difficult to find. He died sometime in the 1890's and I do not have an exact date. I have checked all the online resources I can think of to no avail.

Any and all help will be most appreciated. Thank you, in advance, for your time and effort

Respectfully,

Thalia Brown