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McDaniel, William and Jane

patricemit — 8 Oct 2008 12:59:06 GMT

I am looking for information on the McDaniels both born in Kentucky that relocated to Wisconsin. They had for children:

Elizabeth McDaniel DeLap Penrose
Aurelia Taylor
Julia Wise
William Cole

need obit look up

kissyann — 7 Oct 2008 2:12:22 GMT

i am looking for two obits they are
harry fitch born 1895 died in march (24) 1982 in walworth also his wife irene m fitch died in walworth oct 9 1989
can any one help here?
marion

cousins

MarieWilson57 — 13 Aug 2008 6:30:27 GMT

Looking for any cousins last name of Johnson or Ferguson.
My dad was Harold Ferguson died at 90 and mom is Francis Dawson Ferguson she is 92. of Pine River , WI

Ferguson relatives from Iron River WI

MarieWilson57 — 2 Oct 2008 7:27:49 GMT

I know my family came from Iron River,WI thats where dad was born Dec 5 1912 about. Grandpa was Lester and grandma was Laura can't find my notes now and would like to more know. I know I should of copied and put away for the kids, doing hubbys side now. Dad was Harold Woodrow Ferguson.

Looking to contact Marc Madsen

tazcoco72_1 — 3 Oct 2008 4:54:38 GMT

I am looking to contact Marc Madsen....screen name marcmadsen. We share many of the same ancestors and would like to contact you. Please email me. tazcoco72@gmail.com
Thank you.
Michelle

Tremblay/Trombly of Chippewa Falls, WI

ChgoGirl62 — 25 Sep 2008 6:10:32 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Tremblay family. They came from Canada to Chippewa Falls, WI. The parents are Jemimah Palmer and Ernest Tremblay. I believe Ernest was Americanized after tehy came from Canada.

Jemimah and Ernest had three children while still living in Canada, Edith, George and Edward. There were two girls born in Chippewa Falls, WI. Belle (Annabelle) and Emma. Emma is my great grandmother.

I believe Belle (later married Christopher Keck) was born in 1872 and Emma (who I believe married a man named Simpkins prior to my grandfather's father) was born in 1874.

Emma married George Murray in Lake County, IN in 1913. He died in 1916. Emma died in about 1935.

Emma also spent a great deal of time in Douglas and Superior County, and in Blueberry, WI.

I'm looking for any tips to find any and all of them. I can't really find any informationon Ernest and Jemimah. It seems like I've lost track of them.

Brown and Nigh Family

ibmary01 — 26 Sep 2005 3:47:24 GMT

I started a family project a couple of months ago and am having a horrible time finding parents for Joseph H Brown (b. 1837 d. 1913) and Geo H Nigh (b. 1853 d.?), both are my gr-gr-grandfathers. I also need help with my gr-gr-grandma (Geo.'s wife) Bertha Amelia Rockerfeller. b)1844 d)?.
any help will be soo appreciated.
You can email me at:
ibmary@hotmail.com

thanx, M.

Voigts/McKnight/Roth/Reed

rickhammond1 — 29 Sep 2008 9:43:01 GMT

Looking for the above last names in Grant, Iowa, LaFayette counties....

Finding birth information?

wadergirl — 9 Sep 2008 7:41:45 GMT

Ok, I'm still looking for information on my grandmother, Joyce Laverne Miner (nee: Schultz). I would order her birth certificate online, but it requires a city/county, and all I know is "Wisconsin". (1930 Federal census she is living with her parents in Michigan, but it has her birth state as Wisconsin). Any ideas on how to find out this information? She was born in 1926, and died in 1986.

Thanks!

Death listings, not at county level?

pgosl — 13 Sep 2008 8:59:52 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for a death record/listing, if one exists for a death ~1922-4 Milwaukee; there is no record to be found so far at the County record office, nor the historical society. . .does anyone know if it's worth it to try to write a State office to find if there is anything? Any other options/suggestions??

Thank you so much; name searching is Johann Frederick Wilhelm STREESE, born Germany ~1842, died ~between 1922-1924

Thanks for any information.

Cletus LaPean -- (1906 - 1998) Wisconsin

kolbyiscute — 19 Sep 2008 3:10:05 GMT

I have just purchased 4 small paintings that are signed by Cletus. I'm just trying to find any info on him that I can. So far I believe he was born 11-05-1906 and passed away on 10-17-1998. Any info would be great.

Thank you

Look up - Norge til America by Carol Peterson Pedretti.

art63rood — 11 Sep 2008 2:05:18 GMT

Do anybody have this book?
Could you please help with information about a Christian Petersen Staum that married Anne Marie Nybroten, and their children.

Best regards, Aslak

Werlein Families

inkedmom — 5 Sep 2008 10:49:50 GMT

I'm in search of people who are connected with the Werlein family who immigrated to U.S. from Bavaria, Germany, settling in Wisconsin. It's my understanding that the last name may be spelled 2 or 3 different ways within the same family.
John Peter Werlein (1820-1912) and his wife, Caroline Henrietta Gueldner (1831-1911) are my 3x great grandparents.
I'd like to connect with other family members out there!
My email address is: welchsfinest@comcast.net

Casper Berntgen

ckorywchak — 19 Aug 2008 9:33:30 GMT

Looking for any information on Casper Berntgen of Wisconsin.

Joseph,Wilhelm,Friedrick, Caroline Ziegahn

DonaldBerger — 14 Jul 2001 2:25:33 GMT

This family came to WI in 1862 from Prussia.Joseph's wife was Helen Bloy, when she died Joseph married a Sophia Snell (don't know where)They moved to Calumet, Marinette and Wood Counties in 1903. Need info for 1862-1900 period.

Nursing homes registrations from 1919-1947

carolehainsworth1 — 3 Jan 2008 6:24:20 GMT

I am looking for the first name of a blind Hogl male who resided in a nursing home most of his life. Any hints as to procedures will be welcomed.

Obit look up

beaconpoint — 29 Aug 2008 6:09:09 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

Legal Question

Tomcat3747 — 26 Aug 2008 5:35:11 GMT

In 1936 in Wisconsin would a minor, subject to a guardianship relating to an inheritance, change her status by marrying, would she attain her majority by virtue of her marriage and come into her inheritance?

PONTO

rponto1 — 9 Dec 2001 9:23:17 GMT

Unknown Co. WI
Looking for descendants od PONTO, PONTOW, RACH, HICKSTEIN, HECKSTEIN, HALPAUS, REUTER, ZELL, SELL, ZABEL et al. Most immigrated from Posen area of Germany or Prussia in the 1850 to 188os, first settling in Wisconsin and later migrating to Minnesota. Wish to swap data. Please contact me at or by snailmail at 21315 Viking Blvd. NE, Wyoming, MN 55092. Thanks! Renee Ponto

Robert Witt

MarieWilson57 — 18 Aug 2008 1:36:32 GMT

Does anyone have anything on Robert Witt or Myrtle McFaul
from New London or Appleton area WI.

Firemen - Superior, WI

Sharon Vashaw — 6 Apr 1999 2:35:53 GMT

My grandfather, Louis Vashaw, was a fireman in Superior, Wisconsin in the 1920-1925 timeframe. I am looking for information about him. Is there a site on the internet, or somewhere I can write to get information about the firefighters in the 1920's? I am not only interested in Louis Vashaw history, but also in the lives of firefighters in 1920 - the hows, whats, whys.

Vernon Voight my hubbys real dad

MarieWilson57 — 13 Aug 2008 7:09:06 GMT

Need info on my hubbys real dad , Vernon Voight from New London , WI area. Any cousins or even a half brother or sister he doesn't know about.

Bailey Bolin

mckuhn172 — 19 Jan 2008 2:57:34 GMT

Am looking for descendants of Bailey Bolin and wife Martha
Johnson of Shelby Co. IL. Bailey d. 1848 Shelby Co.
Children were Mary, Peggy, Ben m. Sue Johnson, John m.
Penelope Sparks, Sarah, Aleazer m. Margaret Higgins,
Pleasant m. Mahala Chamberlain, Bailey Jr. m. Sarah,
Elijah and Catherine. A few of these children lived
in Neoga, IL.

Thanks, Cherie

Wonson - Town

HowlanddavisII — 24 Jul 2008 1:25:27 GMT

My mother-in-law's genealogy lists the town of Wonsan, WI. I have been unable to find it. Would like to know county or correct spelling and county.
Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Howland Davis

Pelky, Lorge, Gervais, Housey, Bear Creek area

PatriciaWilson41 — 26 Jun 2002 2:17:19 GMT

Looking for any infornatiom

Spencer Fedder obituary? (Janusz)

berrysandcherrys — 1 Mar 2008 6:35:26 GMT

Spencer Robert Fedder...found out he died last year, but not sure of the date, he was from Wisconsin (I know the town if that helps). Just wondering if anyone knew his date of death and/or had a copy of his obituary? Me and a friend of his don't live by him anymore and so we're trying to recover this information since we didn't get to attend his funeral. Janusz is the current last name of his birth mom and step-dad. Thanks for your time, any hints or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks again.

Does anyone know of Ernest A. Saylo (Seilo/Salo)?

ckbswg — 9 Jan 2007 9:15:46 GMT

I have very little family information so need help finding out who his parents were, who he was married to, whether or not he had children, and even where he was born.

What is known is that Ernest A. Saylo was born 12 December 1918(from death record), but could of been born as early as 1912. Probably in Montana. He died 19 August 1967 in Monroe County, Wisconsin with burial at Tomah, Wisconsin. The informant on his death record was a friend who was unable to recall the names of his parents. The record states that he was divorced, but her name was unknown. He was of Finnish descent and resided in northern Wisconsin at one time. I have found an Ernest Saylo in Washburn County(1930 census) who fits this guy. Also found an Ernest Seilo (1920 census) Ashland County who I believe could be the same person. The stories told about this Ernest Saylo have him as a wandering man--abandoning a wife and children(unproved). I have found no S.S# assigned to him nor do I know if he had a Wisconsin drivers license or any other paper trail.

~~Carolyn

Simonson, Dopkins, Kittleson

charley2 — 12 Nov 2001 8:35:24 GMT

looking for Albert Milton Dopkins, m Rhoda V. Eastman, their son Alfred Simonson married their daughter Margaret Lucille Dopkins (Kittleson). Would like any info on any/all of the above names. They were in the St. Croix, WI..thanks

Kaiser/Hassler

FeistyWench — 10 Feb 2005 4:24:26 GMT

I'm trying to help a friend find more information on her family. Her grandmother's name was Marge Hassler, born in Wisconsin, and she married Fred Hassler. That's it...the only information she has.....can anyone help?

Thanks in advance!

Need immigration info for Charles Jesse, aka Gess, Jesson, Jese from Prussia

Ghee10 — 7 Jul 2008 9:40:51 GMT

Help please-Charles Jesse, b. Oct. 12 1838 Prussia, D.Aug.21, 1899 Hastings, Ne. Married Feb.26, 1867 Stark Coo. Il.to Charlotte Brewer. Need immigration info so I can find his parents in Germany. Would have immigrated between 1838-1860. First census he showed up in was 1860 as Jesson living as laborer for Calvin White, Stark Co. Il. I have tryed everhthing else-obit, probate, marriage license. Don't know of any other family member that immigrated with him. Had a Henry Gess, B. Indiana 1852, living with him in Il. 1870 census. Charles using Gess as last name in same census. By 1880 he was Jesse. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Joesph Wennes

sjhrosa1 — 4 Jul 2008 5:46:56 GMT

I am looking for any info about a Joseph Wennes. He lived in upper Wisconsin and married a woman named Anne Wolf (not her maiden name) (maiden name??) - their daughter Anna married Frank Fuller in 1904.

PALMER, SILAS circa 1830

Adele Hodlin — 14 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on SILAS PALMER, eldest son of Henry Palmer of Vischer's Ferry, NY. SILAS m. Ruth REED, and by 1830 they were in Rock Hill, WI. One son, Henry, was a midget, according to family accounts. Many thanks!

Josepf STRUNTZ

reitstuf1 — 9 Jul 2003 10:11:59 GMT

I'm looking for information about Josepf STRUNTZ born in Furstenhut in February 1856. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1888 with his wife Anna Wolf, born in Furstenhut in October 1857(daughter of Eduard WOLF & Josefa SCHRANK WOLF), his sons, Ernst, born December 1880, Erhard, born February 1885, and his daughter, Mary, born October 1888. They had two children after emigration, Anna, born December 1, 1890 and Alouisa (Elizabeth) born March 1893, both born in Wisconsin. They lived in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. I believe that Josepf had two brothers, Ernest and Julius, who worked for the railroad in St Paul, Minnesota. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Kay R

found!

nancy62172 — 28 Jun 2008 11:32:00 GMT

Found!
Documents belonging to Nestor Mellin of Brimson, Mn dated 1933, and daughter Sandra.

Charles Scherer

Jocelyn_Gray — 28 Apr 2008 8:57:17 GMT

I am searching for additional information on Charles Scherer born 2 Jul 1894 and died Dec 1969 Wisconsin. He married Florence Langlois and had at least one child Carl Scherer. Any additional information would be helpful.
Thank you,
Jocelyn

Looking for...

karen Swanson — 7 Dec 2003 5:10:07 GMT

Hi, I am looking for help regarding Johanna Hansen born aproxn 1876, she was 6 yrs on the censen of 1880, and per the 1880 census for ILL she was Born in Wi. This all I know, her parents were Knud Hansen from Skein, Norway and mother was Caroline W. Hansen. Help is always accepted.

Have a Great Day,
Thanks Karen

Andring from Bertrange

jeanensch — 9 Jun 2008 2:31:39 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.

Surnames

MLund8307 — 5 Aug 2001 9:07:44 GMT

Milwaukee Co.: Looking for death of Thomas Armin Donnelly, born 1865 in Maine and living in Milw. 1940.

Marinette County Wisconsin Lookups

MaryESicard — 4 Jun 2008 7:57:14 GMT

I need to find someone that can do some lookups in Marinette County Courthouse.
Melvin Calvin Boggess died Jul 24, 1962 in Marinette County.
His first wife Mattie Eygabroad Boggess died Feb 11, 1958 probably in Marinette County. His second wife Arlene Eygabroad died Jun 25, 2003 and her last residence was Amberg.
Can someone look to see if these people died in Marinette County. Contact me at backhome@mchsi.com

Charles & James Sharp in Wisconsin

judy_DeLaurelle — 1 Jun 2008 6:21:55 GMT

Hi I am looking for family members related to Charles W and James W Sharp that were born in Wisconsin. Any information or pictures of these family members would be helpful. My email is irishrebel_58@yahoo.com

Gordons of Milwaukee 1900 - present

HGordon5599 — 1 Jun 2008 10:17:55 GMT

Looking for others interested in the following individuals/families:
Margaret Halket Gordon (mother & daughter same name)
William Anderson Gordon
David Pryde Gordon
Myron Gordon
for furthering mutual family information!

Irene E Mckee

eva042298141 — 25 May 2008 7:33:30 GMT

Hej

I´m searching for Irene E Mckee , Necander as married. Born 1896.05.03 in Wisconsin. Her father was born in NY and her mother in Wisconsin. She died 1988.0919 Hennepin, Minnesota.

She was married to Oscar Necander (Nelson) b1887.06.22 Sweden, d 1966.02.04 Ramsey, Minnesota, ww1 veteran. Oscar had a brother named Hjalmar Emil Nilsson b 1895.09.08 Sweden. He also emigrated to USA 1913.09.02 but I haven´t found him anywhere.

One child Hioward Francis Necander, b 1921.06.21, Ramsey Minnesota, d 1921.06.21, Ramsey Minnesota

If there are anyone who know more about Irene, her parents, maybe brothers and sisters or even living relatives. She is my only clue to find Hjalmar.

Eva Johansson
Sweden

Wheeling Wisconsin

rechmbrs — 28 May 2008 1:40:40 GMT

At some time in history was there a town or area called Wheeling in Wisconsin?

Thanks,
RON C

Lorge Family Tree

dubaydiva — 27 May 2008 6:16:27 GMT

Hello:
I am Karen Lorge, great-granddaughter of Louis Lorge. My grandfather was John Francis Lorge and my father is John Gayle Lorge. I have just begun to investigate our family and was told about Ancestry.com. I have come across some of you other "Lorges!" I will probably get to emailing with some of you indidvidually due to reading some of the emails that are posted. My sister and I were especially suprprised to find out about Marie Catherine Lorge and the birth of her son Francois since this means our "sir" name would not have actually been Lorge if she had married the father! Very interesting. My email is dubaydiva@juno.com and would love to hear from you other Lorges. Karen Lorge, Wausau Wisconsin. Father, John (Beverly) Lorge Schofield, Wisconsin. Brother, John Lorge, Schofield Wisconsin. Sister, Ronda (Lorge) Simons, Seattle, Washington.

what county is la crosse in ? in wisconsin state

esusanoliver — 25 May 2008 12:20:54 GMT

have a notice of william houston,wife kate,4 daughters was living there,ad in humeston new era,humeston iowa dated 10-15-1902,trying to find out more on william houston ,wife and little girls,can any help me

Lensing ancestry

Kathleen Hoffman — 26 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great grand-mother was Catherine Lensing from somewhere in Wisconson. She made her way to Iowa where she married Theodore Mollman. Does anyone know anything about her?

Jennie Thompson and Ingver Kaasen/Cason/Cosson/Coson

tomk92 — 23 May 2008 8:48:30 GMT

My great grandfathers brother, Ingver Kaasen, b. oct.1856, emigrated from Norway to America 1881. He married Jennie Thompson around 1883/1884, most probably in Wisconsin. They have their fist son, Raymond, b. oct. 6 1887 in Superior, county Douglas (see thread "Kaasen Cosan Coson Birth lookup"). Ingver's names have som variations to them, in different sources. Ingver/ingevar/Ingvar and Kaasen/Cason/Cosson/Coson. The family went to Duluth MN and settled there, sometimes between the birth of Raymond and their daughter Constance, b.1888 in Duluth. He dies as Ingvar Paulus Coson, in Duluth MN 1932.
I know quite a lot about the family AFTER they settled in Duluth. Ingvers history in Norway, before the emigration, is well covered. BUT, I know NOTHING about his wife Jennie Thompson. She is said to be born in Norway, with norwegian parents. I can't find her in the emigration protocols, and suspect her family may have changed their name "over there"
Does anybody have access to information concerning immigration, marriages or other stuff in Wisconsin??

Tom Kaasen

Daue Family in Wisconsin

TinaAttig50 — 5 Jan 2005 8:11:06 GMT

I am trying to find out some information on a Daue family that lived in Wisconsin about 1867 at least that is what the 1910 census for Reinholt Daue states. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance Tina booboo52764@hotmail.com

SCHLADWEILERS

sandy schladweiler lilliman — 26 Jan 2001 7:46:09 GMT

AM LOOKIN FOR RELATIVES DOIN GEN.FATHERIS LEANDER SCHLADWEILER (DECEASED 1990) HIS FAMILY FROM WISC. BROTHERS AND SISTERS' JOE,AMBROSE,ALPHONSE,LENNY,FRANCIS,3 SISTERSMARGE ZINDA,AGNES SIEVERS,FLORIE LORD. WHO ARE THERE PARENTS? FATHER HAD 7 KIDS PEGGY,TERRY,MIKE,VICKY(DECEASED1997) KATHY,SANDY,DOUG.WE ALL LIVE IN LOUISIANA

Roeder and Klappstein Families

L_Bauernfeind — 18 May 2008 1:29:44 GMT

Seeking info on the H.J. Klappstein family and the Roeder family from Lewiston Township in Columbia County WI. All info will be greatly appreciated.

help with family tree

thelma19462 — 15 May 2008 10:52:26 GMT

Please can anyone help me finding out what happened to John Morgan Jones who came to America form Anglesey [Wales] in 1913 - I think he might have come to Wisconsin, he was born in 1892

Lookup help - Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

cpanetta59 — 13 May 2008 1:26:15 GMT

Can anyone provide me with full context for this record and any persons named Theno travelling with Theodore?

Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
about Theodore Theno
Name: Theodore Theno
Place: Wisconsin
Source Publication Code: 9675.8
Primary Immigrant: Theno, Theodore
Page: 122

Annotation: Place where declaration of intention or naturalization was filed. Volume and page number where original record appears is also provided. Extracted from records housed in the Register of Deeds Office in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Microfilm copies are amon
Source Bibliography: WENDT, ALICE. "Index to the Ozaukee County [Wisconsin] Declarations of Intention and Naturalizations." In Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Newsletter. Vol. 35:1 (Jun. 1988), pp. 65-66 (SC-SI); vol. 35:2 (Sept. 1988), pp. 121-126 (SI-Z).

Information on Theodore Theno located on Page: 122

Kaasen Cosan Coson Birth lookup

minntac — 9 May 2008 1:30:07 GMT

Trying to find the birth record of Raymond Cosan born October 1887 in Wisconsin. By 1900 the family was in Minnesota but says Raymond was born in WI. There is no listing in WI Genealogy index. Both parents Ingevar Kaasen-Cosan-Coson and Jennie (maiden name unknown) immigrated from Norway in 1881. Married in about 1883 probably in WI. Any suggestions where I might look for either the marriage or birth? Thanks
Judy

HAUSWIRTH, John R. and Kunigonda (Zwahlen) Hauswirth, looking for photos.

MyOwnCousin — 8 May 2008 8:01:40 GMT

Hello all! I am searching for photos of my g., g., g., grandparents John R. Hauswirth and Kunigonda (Zwahlen) Hauswirth.

John R Hauswirth was born Dec 28, 1829 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died Dec 27, 1884 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA. He married Kunigonda Zwahlen 1848 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland. She was born 1824 in Bern, Switzerland and died Jan 01 1888 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA.

John R Hauswirth emigrated from Saanen, Bern, Switzerland to Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, USA in 1857. He came to Montana in 1864, Alder Gulch area. He returned to Wisconsin and brought his family to German Gulch, Deer Lodge Co., MT – near Stuart in 1868. The family then moved to Butte City, Montana in 1875.

Parents of John R Hauswirth: Rudolf Hauswirth born Oct 11 1806 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland and died Aug 10 1872 in Brookfield, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, USA. He married Catherine Romang Nov 06 1826 in Saanen, Bern, Switzerland. She was born Jan 18 1807 in Gesteig, Bern, Switzerland and died Apr 21 1885 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, USA, daughter of Hans Peter Romang and Catherina Sumi.

Siblings of John R Hauswirth:
Rudolf Hauswirth b. Oct 1826 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Maria (Hauswirth) Baechler b. Nov 1834 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Christian Hauswirth b. Nov 1836 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Emanuel Hauswirth b. Jun 1838 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Magdalena Hauswirth b. Aug 1840 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Marianne (Hauswirth) Kuenzli b. Dec 1842 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Simon Hauswirth b. Dec 1844 Saanen, Bern, Switzerland

Children of John R Hauswirth and Kunigonda Zwahlen:
Catherine (Hauswirth) Fenner b. Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
John R Hauswirth Jr. b. Saanen, Bern, Switzerland
Robert Hauswirth b. Jul 1859 WI, USA
Magdalena (Hauswirth) Obertreis b. Feb 1860 WI, USA
Bertha (Hauswirth) Rowand b. Dec 1862 WI, USA
Herman Hauswirth b. Jan 1863 WI, USA

Also, I do have a few photos of other Hauswirth family members that I am more than willing to share and I am always interested in any photos of this Hauswirth family.
Thank you!

Anton(maybe Alton) Miller

mammatusstalker — 19 Apr 2008 7:39:02 GMT

My husband's Father's name is Alton Miller JR. Somewhere we found out his father's name was a type-o and believe his grandfather's name is Anton Miller. He married a woman named Ruth Unknown(21Jan.1914-Apr.1993). The resided near Weyauwega,WI. Other Children include A son Richard,a daughter Marilyn, a daughter Carol. May have more children, I am unsure. Any info on Anton and/or Ruth would be a great help. Thanks.

Helen ? with daughters Geraldine and Donna 1929-1930

bettels — 2 May 2008 8:40:29 GMT

I am looking for information about Helen who had two daughters from previous marriage. She was married to A. Slette around 1929-1930 for a short time.

SIDMORE Family

D. Edmondson — 22 May 2004 2:37:09 GMT

Looking for SIDMORE Family, especially Velma SIDMORE, b.10 Jul 1883, Wi, unknown county.
Probable parents: Josiah SIDMORE b. c.1857, Wi., Estella (mo.)b.1865, Wi and siblings: Catherine b.1885, William b. 1892 and Earl b. 1894. They migrated to Iowa bet. 1895-1898.
Appreciate any help. Donna.

Wisconsin Birth Lookup - please?

KarenMJohnson — 13 Apr 2008 10:14:37 GMT

Hi,

Can sks check the Wisconsin birth database for the birth of Dola Parr born c1903 in Wisconsin? Unfortuanely i don't have access to this and am wondering if her name and details are there.

Many thanks in advance,

Karen

Ole T. BJERKE

sissyd47 — 26 Apr 2008 4:33:07 GMT

Looking for cemetery/graves of Ole T. Bjerke born 1830 in Norway, died 1889 in Moscow, WI. Henriette Jospehine Bjerke, died 1887 near Blanchardville, WI. Lars Bjerke, born 1879, death?? anyone??? Thanks

Phillip, Michael and Henry Metz from Germany

marbreit — 6 Jan 2002 1:35:44 GMT

I am looking for information on a Phillip Metz who came to America with his two brothers: Michael and Henry from Niedersalheim, Darmstadt, Germany in 1842. We know he bought a farm in the Town of Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin in 1862. But that was 20 years after he came to America. We also know that he married Margaret Heyer and they had 9 children who were: Peter, Phillp, Franz, Christiana, Henry, John, Andrew, Elizabeth, and Susan. I would appreciate any information someone could give me. Please e-mail me at breitmstkilian@aol.com or send mail to Mary Breit, 9482 St. Kilian Heights Rd., Campbellsport, WI. 53010 or leave message. Thank-you in advance. Mary

1966 Ethridge Family Reunion

the_prpl_rs — 16 Apr 2008 9:56:31 GMT

In September 1966, there was an Ethridge Family Reunion held in Fayette, WI. I am a descendant of Laura Delilah Ethridge (m. Philip Clayton Corbin), daughter of John Levi Ethridge and Sarah Burwell.

I am looking for anyone that might have had a family member that attended this reunion or anyone with information about this reunion.

Speaker- Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society

dee_rechek — 16 Apr 2008 1:34:09 GMT

Speaker: Beverly Silldorf from Mequon, Wisconsin.
14 years as President of Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society.
Beverly Silldorf will be speaking on studying and understanding cemeteries for genealogy research on June 7, 2008. Starting at 10:00 am till about 2 pm.
at Demo Room in the Waushara County Court house.
Are cemeteries really forever? An issue on rubbings, photograph, styles of carving and types of stones, old and new burial customs, cemetery deeds, laws regarding cemeteries, do's and don’ts to repair stones, and abandoned old cemeteries,
Question and Answer period.
RSVP to Waushara Historical and Genealogy Society for count on handouts & snacks. Call 920-787- 7485 or email Wausharamuseum@yahoo.com . Free will donations.

Rev. Thomas Harwood Diary - Leone and Tomah Wisconsin

schoedi — 10 Aug 2003 3:22:05 GMT

A diary was found by my grandfather, Bayliss Henry McCain in the 1930’s in a house that was being restored in Albuquerque New Mexico. It passed down to my mother, Katherine McCain Schoedinger, who copied it and gave to the University of New Mexico for safe keeping. The following are what she copied and her notes:

Reverend Thomas Harwood was a member of an organization called the “Christian Commission”, a volunteer organization which supplied creature comforts and religious materials to professional chaplains for distribution to the troops. According to civil war records, Rev. Harwood was present at muster until June 30, 1863. From July 21, 1863 to August 31, 1863, he was ill and returned to the regiment on September 1, 1863. On November 18, 1863 he was hospitalized with dysentery. He was released to the regiment on December 31, 1863. He was back in the hospital on January 23, 1864. He made chaplain on January 28, 1864. From February 4-29, he was ill at Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was wounded on August 10, 1864. The diary is one of many, but this one records from April 1, 1865 to July 16, 1865.

If you would like a copy of the diary, please email me at JudyLehm@aolc..

Judy Lehman

Ancestors from Austria?

my3joes401 — 16 Jan 2005 7:25:27 GMT

I am looking for anybody who has Ancestors that came from Breitenbrunn, Burganland, Austria and settled in Wisconsin. It seems that quite a few people from there immigrated to Wisconsin, and I am trying to tie them all together.

Thank you, Bobbi

Telicau, Wi.

Anna Eaton — 27 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for Telicau Wi. It is listed in O'Tillie Buchler's Obit. But I have not been able to find the county or the city. Could the speeling be wrong or the pronouncation.

Elizabeth (Kells) Draper

bevee — 12 Jul 2001 2:30:28 GMT

Elizabeth Draper Died at her Mothers home somewhere in Wisconsin in 1881. Elizabeth was born a Kells in 1835, assuming her mothers name would have been Kells. Any hints, clues, or info would be greatly appreciated.

Descendants of Frank and Johanna Magulski

Jason Borski — 16 Dec 2005 5:26:46 GMT

My great-great-grandparents were Frank and Johanna (nee Lubinska) Magulski. I believe Frank was born around 1828 in Podlaski, Koscierzyna, Poland, and Johanna was born around 1844. They married in Poland, had one daughter Mary (my great-grandmother) in 1862, and emigrated to the Milwaukee area sometime in the 1860s. There they had three more children, Julia, Katherine, and August. I believe Frank and Johanna eventually moved to Portage County, WI to be near their oldest daughter in the late 1800s. Right now I am interested in researching their three younger children:

Julia (b 1872?), married Jacob Janikowski
Katherine (b 1876 in South Milwaukee), married John Jakuboski (?-1905?) in 1899, then married Victor Wierzba
August (b 1880)

No information on Julia's children
Katherine's children: Anna Jakuboski, John Wierzba, Frank Wierzba, Edward Wierzba, Mary Wierzba, Lucille Wierzba
August's children: Anthony Magulski, Victor Magulski, Edwin Magulski, Casimir Magulski, Jennie Magulski, Veronica Magulski

I believe these relatives lived, for the most part, in Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, or Cudahy. Any information will be very helpful. Thanks very much in advance to anyone who responds.

Looking for Alfred Gleason b. 1860 in WI

kahaley1 — 1 Apr 2008 5:33:27 GMT

I am trying to locate Alfred Gleason who was born in WI in 1860. The thought is that his father was born in NY and his mother in Canada. I have no names for them either. I cannot find any census with him in it! I do have some different birth dates for Alfred:
Apr 2 1860
Jan 28 1860
June 28 1860
Any help would be great!

Many last names

LKisliaJr — 4 Apr 2008 12:51:54 GMT

Looking for Henry Keislea (Civil War 1864-65 Wisconsin)
Henry C Kislia or Charles H Kislia or Henry Charley Geistlich.
Charley or Henry Geistlich 2 Aug 1827 Hamburg, Schwerin Germany
came to USA ab 1847 + - Marrage 1861 Julia Ann SCHOOLEY

Census Indexes-1855 HELP

kellyerickson59 — 29 Dec 2003 4:14:12 GMT

Is there a Index for the state of Wisconsin for the state census of 1855?

I am looking for a family that was in Wisconsin but I do not know what county or town. The name is John and Catherine O'Leary (O'Larey, O'Lary) and they should have a child named William that should be 2 years old. William was born in Wisconsin, birth date is 10 Oct 1852.

Could someone please help me in finding this family in Wisconsin.

Thank you.

Kelly

Charles Schweitzer

mammatusstalker — 2 Apr 2008 8:14:21 GMT

Looking for any information on my Great Grandfather Charles Schweitzer. He married Mabel Reader and at one time resided in Maple Creek Outagamie County,WI. I can not find any information on himself or his parents. Anything would be helpful. Thanks!

Vital Records Question Please!

blpthr — 19 Jul 2003 7:58:08 GMT

I want to get a copy of my great grandmothers death certificate. I know WI does a 5 year search for $7.00, but does anyone know if I HAVE to have the county in which the person died or can they check everywhere. I'm not sure where she died. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Nicolle

MILATZ and EINFELDT from DETROIT, MICHIGAN

cc6pvd — 13 Mar 2008 4:46:59 GMT

Albert Milatz
B: 12 may 1866 D: before 1920 census
Married:
Emma Einfeldt

Alf Slette

bettels — 29 Mar 2008 12:29:24 GMT

Looking for info on woman named Helen (with daughters Geraldine and Donna) who was married to Slette around 1929-1931

Looking for information on: Adolph F Hilke or Hulka

jeanepelleti — 24 Mar 2008 11:04:25 GMT

Adolph F Hilke was born in: 1857 in: Germany and he died in: 1921 in: Brooklyn, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA. His wife's name in: Augusta Ottenberg or Auttenburg born in: 1862 in: Germany and died in: 1940 in: Green Lake, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA. They married in about: 1880 in: either Russia or Germany. They had 8 children all but one born in: I believe Odlra, Minsk, Russia. According to immigration records and an obituary I have found that Adolph has a siser named: Bertha Hilke born in: February 1862.
Bertha Hilke married Carl Rahl or Rohl in about: 1884 in either Germany or Russia. Carl was born in: August 1856 in: Germany.

I am seeking information on: Adolph F Hilke, Bertha Hilke and Augusta Ottenberg or Auttenburg. I would be very intrested in an obituary of any of them if there is one.

Vanderhoef: Cyrus / Kitty / Eva / Georgiana

rrssjda — 29 Mar 2008 12:45:07 GMT

I am looking for any and all information on the relatives and descendants of these people: Cyrus H. Vanderhoef, born Nov 1870 in NY. His first wife "Kitty" was born Sept 1868 in NY. Cyrus married his second wife Eva Stevens (b. approx 1876 in MN) between 1900-1910. They had a daughter named "Georgiana" (b. approx 1911 in WI). Cyrus spent most of his life in Baraboo, WI, working for the railroad. By 1920 he was living alone. What happened to Eva (Stevens) Vanderhoef is unknown but daughter Georgiana went to live with Eva's parents Jerome & Georgiana Stevens in Spring Valley, MN aroung 1919. Possible alternative spelling: Vanderhoof

Albert QUEIL or QUIEL in WI in Feb 1936

IMPeppers — 4 Aug 2003 4:56:32 GMT

Hi, I'm hoping someone may have ran across this unusual name. I'm looking for any information on Albert QUIEL or QUEIL as it sometimes is spelled. His sister, Mary B. QUIEL or QUEIL BRUESCH died in Mason Co MI on 9 Feb 1936. Her obituary listed Albert as living in WI at the time of her death. If anyone has ever seen this name, please drop me a line. Thank you!

Obituary Look Up for John M. Robbins

lindamason060257 — 16 Oct 2007 4:11:09 GMT

My great grandfather was born September 29, 1883 in Litchfield, Illinois and passed away January 1965 somewhere in Illinois. Could someone help me with an obituary look up or help direct me in the right direction? I would be ever so appreciative.

Thanks,
Linda

Baker

bakerjarod — 12 Jun 2006 1:30:36 GMT

I don't know if there is even any information out there but I'm looking for my Baker lineage. It's a popular name and I don't know much about my family because my father passed away when I was 13.
Father: Steven Wade Baker
DOB: 27Aug1956 Oconomowoc, WI DOD: 12Feb1995 Kenosha, WI

Steve's brother: Russell A. Baker

Steve's Father: Russell Baker

Steve's Mother: Beverly Baker (Bailey)

Steve's mother's brother: Tom Bailey

that's all of the information that I have.

Looking for an Annie , born in Wisconsin, married Knudt anderson in Iowa

xixi143 — 29 Jul 2007 3:54:37 GMT

Looking for an Annie , anne , or anna , (maiden name unknown)(Futile, I think so) born in Wisconsin, circa 1849 whos parents were both born in norway, and Moved to Iowa, where she married Knudt Anderson, in Winneshiek County Iowa, and had the following children: Norman , Theodore , Anders , Ole , and Helga . If you have any advice on how to find her missing maiden name, its gladly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Newby surname descendancy

genealogy126126 — 22 Mar 2008 8:27:30 GMT

our Newby of Wis descendancy is recently improved at
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=DESC&db=ildau&...

Birth or school records

Cindy Ireland — 14 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My great-grandfather, Elijah Marsden DeLapp (may have been one 'p' only) was born in Wisconsin between 1867 and 1871. I don't have parents' names or exact place of birth. He later married Mary Magdeline Schlief and resided in South Dakota for several years. Any information (even if you think it too small to mention) would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

Descendants of the Fassbender famly from Oedekoven

konniq1 — 21 Mar 2008 8:28:37 GMT

Hello from Germany,

I am looking for the descendants of the Fassbender family in Wisconsin. They emigrated from the village of Oedekoven 1856; (a part of Bonn today).

It was the mother
Margaretha Fassbender, née Fassbender; * 1813;

with her children:

Peter Fassbender; * 1839;
Margaretha Fassbender; * 1842;
Anna Maria Fassbender; * 1848;

The mother Margaretha was the widow of Heinrich Fassbender. He had 1852 died.
Margaretha Fassbender was my gg-grandmother.

Every help would be appreciated. ( KonniQ@web.de )

Konni

Stuelke,Schmidt

Michael — 1 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

SIMPSON, HARRY, married abt 1895 (16 years before she died) to Matie Smith (b. 30 Apr 1877 @ Aztalan-d. Jun 1912), buried @ Aztalan/Milford Cemetery. See Lake Mills Leader June 1912). Lived in Dorchester, Clark Co. (Mayville Township), died @ Colby, also in Clark County, WI. There were seven children: 4 girls & 3 boys. I have the following::

1. Robert LeRoy, b. 30 Mar 1900

2. Clarence Eugene, b. 20 Mar 1905

SCHMIDT/SMITH ERNEST W. (b. 17 May 1826-d. 23 Oct 1898), buried @ Aztalan Cemetery. Married 1858 to Augusta Caroline Seidslag/Siedschlag (d. 1917 @ Baraboo, Sauk County, WI). See Lake Mills Leader 16 Aug 1917. Children:

1. Matie

2. Anna Augusta Pauline (b. 13 Oct 1859 @ Doperfhul Pommern-d. 31 Jan 1921),

buried @ Rock Lake Cemetery. See Leader 3 Feb 1921. Married 6 Feb 1890 to Emil

August Stuelke (14 Dec 1862-13 Dec 1933). He is s/o August & Hanna (Wodke).

Emil was a harness maker. Member of Evangelical Association Church (now United

Methodist).

2.1) Alvin (6 Jun 1890-1906)

2.2) Harold Emil (16 Jul 1896-24 Dec 1965), buried @ Rock Lake Cemetery.

Married to Fern Elizabeth DeGolier (16 Jan 1895-24 Jan 1982). Children:

2.2.1) Elizabeth Anne (b. 9 May 1924). Married 19 Jun 1938 (Methodist) @

Lake Mills to John Paul Thompson (b. 23 Nov 1920 @ Milwaukee).

2.2.2) Harold (b. 11 May 1930).

2.2.3) Elvin (d. 1917).

3. Emil Smith, married 18 Oct 1900 @ Buena Vista, IL to Clara B. Bolender.

4. Herman Smith

5. Martha, married 19 Feb 1903 to Frank Buske

Looking for Hushek, Kubicek, and Wesley names

sqrlykim — 20 Mar 2008 4:06:51 GMT

I'm researching parents of Joseph Francis Hushek born 1895 in Wisconsin and parents of his wife's father Charles Wesley born in 1868 in Austria or Czechoslovakia.

Looking for info on Mary Kubicek that married Frank Hushek and had Joseph Francis. I just need any information I can get.

Marie Elizabeth Wesley's parents were Charles Wesley and Mary Touzimsky.

They all got married at St. Wenceslaus Church in Milwaukee.

Thanks,
Kim

George Miller

Charles Caroll Brady — 23 Sep 2002 5:52:17 GMT

Looking for information regarding George Miller, who farmed in Maukeska County in the 1800's. George was born on 1811 in Oxfordhire, England. He was married to Thirza Baxter Wigginton. She was born on 7 June, 1819 in Staffordshire, England.

Fava E. Gohn, author of GOHN-GOAN descendents from Somerset County, PA.

PaulaSmith42001 — 17 Mar 2008 9:36:01 GMT

I am trying to locate the author or a copy of the book, Gohn-Goan descendents from Somerset County, PA.

The book was written c 1980, Anderson Graphics, Milwaukee, WI.

I am a descendent of Henry Gohn (1795-abt 1870). All information would be appreciated.

Paula Smith

kohrt / keehl

lilengineer22 — 28 Feb 2008 5:37:48 GMT

looking for the family of Mary (Matz) Kohrt, born 1814 in Germany, by 1870 is living in Green Lake County, WI. Her daughter is Wilhelmina, born 02-24-1841 (GER) and died 05-12-1923 (MN). She married Herman L. Keehl Sr., born 03-02-1838 (GER) and died 12-08-1906 (WI). Herman and Wilhelmina had five kids: Ottelia, William, Herman Jr., Otto, and Helena.
please let me know if you have any info on these people. many thanks!!!

Help with Shouldice Family Of Wisconsin

sscarey60127 — 22 Feb 2008 3:32:57 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Shouldice Family living in Milwaukee from the early 1920' through possibly the late 1950's.

Frederick Shouldice married Irma Lydia ?
In 1930 they were living with their 7 year old son Howard in Milwaukee. Frederick was born abt. 1891 in Canada. Irma was born in Wisconsin. According to the 1930 Milwaukee Census Frederick states that he came to US in 1906, though I have not been able to locate any records of this. Irma died in 1984 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. I have no other information on Frederick & his family from Canada.
Son Howard's obituary gives no information on his parents or any siblings.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Marriage Lookup

sigman5277 — 7 Mar 2008 1:38:13 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record from Wisconsin. The marriage was for Wade W. Warren and Claudia. It occurred between 1920 and 1923. I do not know what county Claudia is from. On the 1930 census her middle initial was R. That could be the intial for her maiden name. I am not sure. You can contact me at jeansigman@msn.com. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Jean

Family Nore

Roger Thorson — 2 Nov 2006 1:38:31 GMT

I am looking for information on Ole Thoreson Nore born 12/15/1827 in Norway, died on 8/06/1886 in Wisconsin and buried in East Koshkonong Lutheran Cemetery.
Also Tore Knudsen Nore born 11/14/1794 in Norway, died 1868 in Wisconsin and buried in Jefferson County,WI.
Any help would be appreciated.
Roger Thorson

Kretchmer

Katiediiid — 9 May 2003 10:37:58 GMT

Need imfo.on Gustave O. Kretchmer. Born 03/02/1891 in Menasha,WI.to Edward Kretchmer and Louise (Shroeder?)Kretchmer.Both parents Born in Germany.Occupation of Edward was papermaking.

Pratt - Revior (sp)

IrishArtP — 2 Mar 2008 8:24:13 GMT

My grandfather, Frederick (Fred/Frank) Pratt 3/31/1863 of Pine Grove Portage County and a Nellie or Celia Revior (sp) had a daughter, Mamie/Mayme C Pratt dob 3/3/1888 in Warren or Warrens Wisconsin. a few years later, - 1895; he had a new wife. . State doesn't have a marriage certificate, and I have no idea of birth or death dates - other than plus or minus a few from Frederick's

I'm looking for any info on Celia or Nellie Revior - her death, birth or where married to Frederick. No one I know has any information on her. She appears in a family book from 1909 as Nellie Reviore and on Mayme's death cert as Celia Revior of Warren; but other than that - nothing

Ole Hovland Johnson, death 1874, in Wisconsin?

ritamwp — 27 Feb 2008 7:10:13 GMT

Looking for information regarding death date and burial location of Ole Hovland Johnson.

Ole was born 1843 in Norway. He immigrated to the USA in 1857. He married Valborg Risum in 1864 at Orfordville, Wisconsin. Ole died in 1874 at unknown location, possibly in Wisconsin.

Ole's wife moved to Iowa in 1879.

Any info appreciated.
Thanks!

Looking for my half brother....

@@jrcampbell@ez-net.com — 8 Oct 2003 11:58:34 GMT

Would anyone have any information on a Scott Basken who was born in Manitowoc, WI around 1972 or so? I think he is living in Florida. He was adopted to a different family after birth. I recently found our mother and she would love to see him again. If anyone would have any information on how to find him I would greatly appreciate it.

What county is Neenah in

redmonkeyspring — 25 Feb 2008 7:03:28 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking to find out what county Neenah Wisconsin is in.

Slayton, Shultz, Miquels

cats4joey — 21 Feb 2008 3:00:37 GMT

I am looking for information on Aaron Shultz and Susan Baker Shultz. Susan's mother's name began with an "A" according to census records. They came from New York and settled in Watertown Wisconsin. My Great Grandmother Ida Mary Shultz Slayton was born there. They moved later to Spirit Lake, Iowa. I was hoping someone would know what part of New York they came from and any other info or pictures of them they might have. There other children were Frank Shultz(wife Rose), Nell Shultz Miquels(husband Henry Miquels), Walter Shultz(died in 1894 or 1895) Aaron and Susan died in 1896 within 3 weeks of each other and are buried in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Thanks for any help

Wisconsin persons issued marriage licenses at Rockford, Illinois (May 1925)

ckbswg — 13 Feb 2008 6:51:40 GMT

The following was published in the "Milwaukee Sentinel"--Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Wednesday, May 20, 1925; Pg.4, Col. 8.

Marriage licenses have been issued to these Wisconsin persons:

Frederick W. Heineman and Masie L Shilbauer---Milwaukee
Harvey E. Marky and Melva Green---Milwaukee

Willard J. Moore and Ida Ellis---Beloit

George Monthie and Ida Enkow---Columbus

Chester O. Brown and St(?) M. Hollingsworth---Beloit

SURNAME

Carol Anderson — 4 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching ELI SAMUEL PICKETT who was born in Medina Co., Ohio between 1840 and 1843; came to unknown county, Wisconsin; inlisted in the Cival War in 1863 and was discharged the same year; married Sarah Fellows in 1865; lived in Minnesota; homsteaded in South Dakota; and moved back to Minnesota where he died in 1900. Please relay any information you might have. He was my great great grandfather and I would like to know his parents and/or siblings. Thank you kindly.

ELIZA WESTCOTT OR PURDY, born about 1840's WI, married to Sidney NEAL

vlh1960 — 5 Feb 2008 4:42:29 GMT

My g-g-grandfather was Sidney E. NEAL, born 2 OCT 1834 in Lower Canada. He married (1) Eliza UNKNOWN and they had a son, James Westcott NEAL b: 13 SEP 1859 in Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, IL.

I have found Sidney, Eliza and son James on the 1860 census for Goodhue County, MN. On the census it states that Eliza NEAL was 16 years old (dating her birth to about 1845) and she was born in Wisconsin. Family lore has her last name as either "Westcott" or "Purdy".

Eliza died by 1864 (family lore says in a snowstorm) and Sidney NEAL then married Hannah Maria Jones in Winnebago County, Illinois on 19 MAY 1864.

I have found a lot of WESTCOTT'S and PURDY'S in Southern Wisconsin and also a James WESTCOTT in Jefferson County Illinois in 1860.

Can anyone "connect the dots" and find the actual surname of Eliza? This is my "brick Wall" and it is driving me crazy! I belive that she was buried either in Rock County Wisconsin (or near there) because Winnebago County, IL is neighboring and Sidney is there by 1864.

Any help is appreciated! Thank You