HOUSTON/RUUD-Lanaii Kline January 15, 1998
I am trying to track my maternal grandmother's family history. Her name was Leola Jeanette HOUSTON. She was born in Martell, WI on November 12, 1902 to Ingebard RUUD and Nels P. HOUSTON. Ingebard was also known as Belle. She was born in Norway. Nels was born on September 19, 1865 in Wisconsin. I don't know where. They married in Martell on July 4, 1888, I believe. I believe that there were 3 girls and a boy born to the HOUSTONs. The family moved to Minnesota when my grandmother and her siblings were young. My grandmother died in 1930 in Minnesota. I would appreciate any family history.
HILL-Ron Baker January 17, 1998
My grandmother's maiden name was Jennie Sybil HILL. She was born in Spring Lake Township on August 9, 1879 to Samuel Jefferson HILL and Nancy RODGERS HILL. Would appreciate any information on her parents, their parents, etc. Thanks.
MeWHORTER/CAMPBELL-Tim Singleton January 17, 1998
Looking for information on Luella Elizabeth MeWHORTER, born in Ellsworth, Pierce Co., WI on October 10, 1909. She married James Henry CAMPBELL, September 17, 1929 in Rochester, MN. I'm particularly interested in finding out if she is a descendants of the MeWHORTER families of Adams Co., IN.
SEELEY/PRESTON/COLLAMORE/BAILEY/EATON/GREEN/POSTON-Sandy S. Waters January 21, 1998
I am interested in exchanging information with anyone researching the names SEELEY, PRESTON, COLLAMORE, BAILEY, EATON, GREEN and POSTON. A large part of my ancestors were from Pierce County.
HANSON/POST-Kathy Reynolds February 15, 1998
HANSON, Carl Lewis and Rosey Elzina POST. A daughter, Edith Elmira HANSON was born in Spring Valley on August 18, 1909. Other children were: Inga Mamie Ellen, Andrew Jefferson, Nelson Mansfield, Martin Amelia, Nellie Arvilia and Beulah Agnes.
BUCKMASTER-John Christensen February 19, 1998
Looking for any information on people with the surname Buckmaster in Pierce County. The head of the family, Lewis BUCKMASTER, came to Pierce County probably in the late 1850's. He is on the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census. I believe he died in Pierce County about 1890, probably in or near Ellsworth. He was born in Delaware about 1817 as was his wife, Mary. They had 12 children.
LORENTSEN/SONNICHSEN- Allan Troy February 19, 1998
Seeking any data available on Peter LORENTSEN. Would appreciate marriage, birth, death information. I believe his wife's surname to be SONNICHSEN. According to an April 9, 1915 obituary in Tyler, Lincoln County, MN for Jens C. SONNICHSEN, this family was living in the Prescott, WI area in 1915.
FOX/DVORAK/KORDOSKY/KACZOR/CLOBES/KAWA-Mike Fox March 12, 1998
Looking for anyone interested in the "Cherma" area of Pierce County. This area was home to many "Bohemian" families. I have a book titled "Pierce County's Heritage, Vol. 7". This book has many very good family histories from the early Bohemian and German Settlers. It only covers the Cherma area. This is located between River Falls and Ellsworth. The surnames of my ancestors are FOX/DVORAK/KORDOSKY/KACZOR/CLOBES/KAWA. Anyone else looking for these names or any other surname (from the Cherma area) feel free to contact me and I'll se what I can find in the book.
GHOST TOWNS IN PIERCE COUNTY-Reta Sanford March 19, 1998
The Pierce County Historical Association is creating a photo display of the "ghost" towns of Pierce County and would like to ask that anyone having photographs of Brasington or Utah who would like to donate them, or make copies of them for their use, please contact them at the address listed on the Resources page. Thank you.
LEE/EVENSON-John Peterson March 19, 1998
Attempting to locate information on Peter LEE, born 3/15/1868 at Sel, Norway, and died 12/14/42 location unknown. He emigrated to the US in the late 1890's. He married Emma EVENSON, date and place unknown. Peter farmed near River Falls, WI, which means the farm could have been in either St. Croix or Pierce County, or both, depending on the farms location. Peter and Emma had fourteen children: Rudolph; Palmer; William; Marie; Herman; Milton; Paul; Oscar; Russell; Florence; Marvin and Walter (twins); Bernice and Clifford. Looking for genealogy information on the family. It is known that one of the sons, Oscar, probably remained on the farm.
WACHMOTH/SONDERMAN-Dot Millman March 24, 1998
William WOCHMOTH whose daughter mary married William SONDERMAN, lived in Pierce County in 1860, I believe the Oak Ridge area. Would appreciate any possible clues on the WACHMOTH family from Germany.
FLANDERS-Sandy Murphy April 6, 1998
Looking for information on John FLANDERS, born 1845 in New Hampshire. He was married to a woman named Minerva about 1866 in or near Ellsworth WI. He and Minerva had nine children: Edward Cortez, Harry, Jack, Clarence, Guy, Bertha, Gertrude, Chester and Jesse. Any information on John, his parents, as well as Minerva is welcome.
WRITING MEMOIRS-Muskegon, April 10, 1998
Eva Miller Amundson (b. 1908 in Spring Valley) is working on an extensive memoir of growing up in Pierce County with several pages of history relating to the Ludwig Timm and Henry Miller families of Spring Valley. She was a school teacher in the area, so some of her autobiographical material may be of interest to other researchers in the area. She is currently living at the Evergreen Home in Hudson, WI and would welcome calls from anyone doing research in the area.
MEAD-DJENK49754, April 28, 1998
I have been told that my gr.gr.grandmother, Lavina Jean Mead, was born in Prescott, WI, 19 April 1884. Her parents were William and Jane Radley Mead. Any info on this family is appreciated.
HEINI-Nancy Hawkinson, May 7, 1998
Seeking information on brothers Michael Anton HEINI (b. 9 Nov 1856) and Johann Stefan HEINI (b. 2 May 1858) , and Maria Caroline HEINI (b. 1825-1858) who emigrated from Switzerland. A sister of Maria Caroline, Anna Louysa HEINI, emigrated to St. Croix county in 1883, married Anton GARTMANN, 1885 and died 1886. Michael Anton and Johann Stefan were cousins of Maria Caroline and Anna Louysa. All were born in the vicinity of Vals, canton Graubunden, Switzerland.
DAVIDSON (DAVISON)/MCMILLAN Sarah Adams 21 May 1998
I am seeking information or a biographical sketch from a county history book of early settlers or other sources on a John B. DAVIDSON (DAVISON) and his wife Mary (MCMILLAN) DAVIDSON. Mary (MACMILLAN)DAVIDSON had several siblings that lived in the area along with their parents. Her brothers were Robert, James and Thomas and their parents were Thomas and Eliza (NICHOLS) MCMILLAN. They came to Oak Grove Township, Pierce County, WI around 1854 from PA where Mary and John married in 1851 in Warren County. The aforementioned individuals emigrated from County Antrim, Ireland around 1847. I would also be interested in seeking any information on the Presbyterian church in Pierce County called Big River Church in Oak Grove Township. I would be interested in hearing from others researching these names from this area of Pierce County. Other names being researched: DAVIDSON/DAVISON, MCMILLAN, GALEGHER/GALLAGHER, BLISS, NICHOLS.
ESTENSSON/LARSDATTER John K. MacPhee 5/27/98
My Pierce County interests: Ole ESTENSSON Skredderhaugen b. 1847 & wife Juditha LARSDATTER Brynjolsom b. 1851 to US with son Lars/Louis in 1873; Lars/Louis Ole(son) HANSON b. 1872 Alvdal, Hedmark, Norway; married 1895 in Spring Lake to Maria ERIKSON Sveen b. 1870 Folldal, Hedmark Norway; children: Oscar 1895, Emil 1897, Julia Mabel 1899, Luella Malvine 1901, Carl Leonard 1903, Clarence Elmer 1905, Orval Melvin 1907, Ophelia Evelyn 1909, Violet Nina 1912. Have scanned photos, will share.
DORGAN S. Dorgan 5/28/98
Looking for information on Anna Dorgan b. 19 May 1887, d. Feb. 1977. Lived in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI. Any information appreciated.
NORUM/JOHNSON - Thea Norum 6/7/98
Seeking information on Hans J. NORUM who was born July 1855 in Norway and immigrated to the USA in 1870. He married Ella (Olena?) JOHNSON (1858-1945) in 1877/78. They lived in the Stoughton/Madison area of Wisconsin and later moved to River Falls, WI (1892-1902). Their children were Carl A. (1858-1943); Sadie NEBEL (b. 1883); Minnie (b. 1887); Lottie J. Bjonerud (1887-1976); Howard J. (b. 1895); and Ella J. (1897-9121). They moved to Madison, WI about 1902 where Hans died.
MARTINSON/MORTENSDATTER - Linda Martinson 6/8/98
Looking for information on the children of Christopher MARTINSON, born 22 Apr 1841 at Tynset, Hedmark, Norway who married Mary (Marith) MORTENSDATTER, born 12 Aug 1840, also Tynset, Hedmark, Norway. They married at the Rush River Lutheran Church 29 Sep 1871. Children: Martin, Martinius, Karl, Anton, Benny Kristopher, Anne Kristine and Matt. Want to contact descendants.
BETTERLEY/BETTERLY/GREEN/NETTLETON/LONGSDORF/PERKINS- Loren Dahling 15 Jun 1998
I am researching these families in Pierce County. There are Betterleys buried at Porcupine, Maiden Rock and Ono. Perkins at Porcupine. Longsdorfs at Porcupine and Arkansaw. Also, I've heard there is a Rock Elm Cemetery as well as Poplar Hill. Is this true? Where is it? William Ward an Amelia (Mumford) Betterley are apparently buried in Rock Elm, but I can't find them in Polar Hill.
HUDDLESTON - Norman Morris June 16, 1998
Would like information on Anthony HUDDLESTON and family. He is my gr.gr.grandfather. My cousin sent me a message that states "In the courthouse in Ellsworth there hangs a portrait of Anthony Huddleston", and so on. Thanks.
BRAGG/NETTLETON/MERRILL/COLLINS - Steve Belanger June 16, 1998
I'm looking to correspond with any descendants of William BRAGG and Alzina NETTLETON. This couple lived in Lost Creek in the 1870's and 1880's. William died in Lost Creek on Jan. 23, 1877. Alzina died in Brasington on Feb. 16, 1894. They are both buried in Red Wing, MN. Their children were: Hezekiah, Sarah, Austin, John, Mary, William, Myerma and Barnabus. Also looking to correspond with anyone descended from or researching the family of Charles MERRILL and Lavina COLLINS. This couple married in NY in 1834, but settled in Trimbelle, Pierce Co. about 1870. Lavina died in Trimbelle in 1893, Charles died in Bayfield County in 1894. Their son, Charles Wesley MERRILL was a physician in Rock Elm for many years. Other children were: James, Minerva (Flanders) and Harriet-Julia (Cornman). Any info on these families is appreciated.
VOSSELLER/KENDRICK - Rose Vosler - June 22, 1998
Looking for a long lost VOSSELLER/VOSLER descendant. Sarah Vosseller was born in 1831 in NJ. She went to Luzern Co., PA in 1848 with her parents and siblings. Sarah was the daughter of George F. and Susannah (MOORE) VOSSELLER. My problem is I am NOT positive who Sarah married-but there is a good indication she married, in PA, a ? KENDRICK. Sarah was in Durand, Pierce Co., WI in 1880 - her father visited her there. She may have been there by 1870. One known daughter, Emma J. b. ca. 1862, probably in PA. I realize this is a long shot-but who knows it might pay off.
WILSON/JACOBS - Alice Wilson - June 24, 1998
Looking for information concerning my wayward gggrandfather. After 1870 Welcome Curtis WILSON left VT and came to WI to produce "fine American opium". While his wife of 50 years was referring to herself as a widow, he had taken up with a Mary JACOBS who has been described as Irish or German. A child was born to Mary JACOBS in 1875 who eventually acquired the name of Welcome Curtis WILSON, Jr. (by means of delayed birth certificate). Mary and Welcome, Sr. both died in 1887. Welcome was about 78 and Mary was about 51. Would appreciate ANY information on Welcome who goes by W.C., Welcum, Welcom or Curtis. He worked as a cobbler, innkeeper, mechanic, tavern-keeper, carpenter and farmer. In WI, he may have even posed as a Professor. Would love to correspond with any of his descendants.
CHAPIN/SARGENT- Penny Kresl - 3 Jul 1998
I am looking for connections to Chauncey Dearborn CHAPIN b. 1852 in NY. He settled in Fall River, Pierce Co. and married Fanny Josephine SARGENT who was born 1859 in Jefferson Co., WI. The SARGENT's were from Jefferson Co. before settling in Pierce Co. Their children were Verna Adelaide, b. 1880; Grace Elida, b. 1882, Burdette Wilmot, b. 1888; Della Mae, b. 1890; Archibald, b. 1893. Do these names look familiar to anyone? From what I understand many of them still live in Pierce Co. and just across the state line in MN. Fannie was my gg grandfather's niece.
SWEDISH SETTLERS IN RIVER FALLS- Jill Johnson - 4 Jul 1998
Looking to connect with anyone researching Swedish Settlers to River Falls.
KUKUSKA/PAULUS - Jill Johnson - 4 Jul 1998
Looking to connect with others researching the Cherma settlement. My Polish family settled here in the early 1900's. Family name was KUKUSKA (real spelling is KUKUCZKA). The family came from Rajcza, Poland. Andrew KUKUSKA and his wife, Jadviga PAULUS settled here with their many children: Joseph, Thomas, John, Virginia (Regina) and Victoria were born in Poland. Their other children were born in America and included Annie, Marie, Stanley, Rose and Francis.
WILLIAMSON/SMITH/HUNTINGTON/FILKINS- Dennis Harris - 19 Jul 1998
I am a descendants of Henry Clay WILLIAMSON and Carrie Maria SMITH who had a farm near Prescott until the late 1920's or early 30's, and I am interested in knowing more about the location of the farm as well as when the WILLIAMSON family moved into the area. Henry Clay was the son of William R. WILLIAMSON and Rachel Hicks WILLETS. I have considerable ancestry for Rachel, but none for William who, according to information on the back of old photos had w brothers, Benjamin F and Thomas, and according to old letters was supposedly born in WI.
William and Rachel had 6 children: Edwin or Edward Willits (m. Grace Adelia WILSON), Esther (m. Cassius J. MCCOY of Madison), Sara Elizabeth (d. at age 20) Henry Clay, Richard (m. Frances F. WILCOX) and Ida (m. George F. PHILLIPS).
Henry Clay and Carrie Maria had 4 children: Maude b. February 11, 1893 (m. a FILKINS from River Falls, then Louis Russell); Elizabeth b. November 21, 1894, died 1977 in Juneau, AK (my maternal grandmother) m. Homer G. NORDLING in 1923 in Prescott; David Rodney b. December 2, 1896, d. 1970 in Boulder, CO; and Esther, b. March 8, 1901, d. 1987 in Juneau.
Henry Clay is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Juneau. I believe that after his death Carrie Maria returned to River Falls to live with Maude. Carrie Maria (b. November 25, 1869) was the daughter of Edgar Monroe SMITH and Elmira Lydia HUNTINGTON, but I have no information on where she was born or when she came to WI. The only information I have on Edgar is a daguerrotype of him with a note inside the case that says: "P.J. Mathewson, Artist. Springville, 1861". He appears to be in his early 20's.
Carrie Maria had at least one sister, Maude, who married a Fred MARSHALL, according to the note on a photo of her by H.H. Gill of New Lisbon, WI. It says she was Carrie's youngest sister, so I presume there were other SMITH siblings.
Most of the photo's I have of the WILLIAMSONS' are labelled "A.C. Isaacs, Madison, WI". Was he an itinerant photographer with a studio in Madison, or would it have been necessary to travel to Madison for these photos.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide, I would be glad to assist anyone with Alaska lookups.
COCKBURN - Steve Campbell - 24 Jul 1998
I am looking for information on Philip Cockburn who settled in Pierce County long enough to be naturalized. He and his wife, Rachael, were from Canada and prior to that he was from Scotland. He was naturalized September 24, 1855 as was his son Jacob Nelson. Another James Cockburn (relation?) was naturalized earlier. Soon after naturalization they moved to Rice Co., Minnesota and then on to California. Any help or ideas are most welcome. Thank you.
NASH/SCHULTZ - Carol Jo Thompson - 6 Aug 1998
Interested in communicating with anyone knowing anything about the Ed and Emma (SCHULTZ) NASH family who lived in Spring Valley (Cady Township) from about 1913 until Mr. Nash's death in 1947. I am working on a NASH family history and would like correct and up-to-date information about this family. Thank you.
BROWN - Marilyn Pank - 23 Aug 1998
BROWN, Hiram and Elizabeth came to Pierce County, WI about 1865 from North Elba, Essex Co., NY. I am looking for information about their children and their parents. If any descendants of their children are out there, please contact me. Their son Herbert was my gr.grandfather. They lived in the Diamond Bluff area of Pierce Co. I have found the son, Hiram Lee and contacted his descendants, but can't find anything on the other children. The names of the children are as follows: Helen (Ellen); Mary Ann; Henry; Meltiah (Sally); Hiram Lee; Herbert; Arthur; George. Also, can't find where Hiram and Elizabeth are buried. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
LAMPMAN/VINING/ELLIOTT - Greg Lampman - 17 Sep 1998
I am researching anything to do with my gr.gr.grandparents, Stephen L. and Mary A. (Lamb) Lampman. They were in the Rush River area of Salem Township between 1885 (census data) and 1905 (were in Eau Galle Township, Dunn Co.). Anyone having any information on these or other Lampmans, George and Julia Lampman Elliott, Alfred and Rachel Lampman, or George W. and Nellie Vining would be appreciated.
COPLEY/BECHER - Shirley Kaufhold - 30 Sep 1998
My ggg grandparents, Ransom & Maria BECHER COPLEY left Delaware Co., NY in 1855 and settled near River Falls, WI. Their dau. & husband, Lydia & Samuel Brown, accompanied them and maybe some other children. Family skeleton in closet states that Lydia & Sam's son, William Wallace, murdered his second wife, Lydia Traxler, and spent 20 years in prison. He married Lydia about 1896. I wish to confirm this rumor with newspaper articles or prison records. Also wish to locate his grave--died March 1923.
NORTH - JM Larsen - 2 Oct 1998
I am in possession of an English Textbook published in 1894. The front cover is signed in a child's handwriting "Miss Inga North, Martell, Wisconsin, 13 years old, Nov. 23, 1900". I purchased it for $12.00 because I thought that a descendant might be interested in it. Anyone interested in purchasing it from me for the $12.00 I paid for it, plus postage is welcome to it.
HUEBEL - Helen Coughlin - 15 Oct 1998
I am looking for information on Charles HUEBEL born 1869 in Thomigsdorf, Austria and died in 1949 in Ellsworth, WI. His wife's name was Dora, born 1878 died in 1949. Any information on this family line would be greatly appreciated. Also, any info on Charles' brother Vincent HUEBEL who left Watertown, WI in the last 1920s would also be appreciated. Thank you.
KRAIENBRINK - Lynda Freeman
- 20 Oct 1998
Henry KRAIENBRINK purchased land from the Federal Government in 1874, 80
acres in Pierce County, WI. I am looking for any information on him,
his spouse, their children, his siblings, etc. Two generations later
the name changed to KRAINBRINK with my Grandfather. Other variations
possibly related are KREINBRINK, KREIENBRINK. These are the only German
variations that I was told we descended from.
MAROSE - Gerry Marose - 2 Nov 1998
Rudolph MAROSE, b. 1893, Plum City, WI. Am interested in any and all information concerning the MAROSE family. Thank you.
CONROY-Glen Long - 12 Dec 1998
Looking for the town or parish in Ireland where John Conroy was born. John, son of James Conroy and Mary Gleason, was born approximately July 1852, moved to America by 1880 and married Mary (Marie) Holscher, July 29, 1880 in Oak Grove Township, Pierce Co., WIl John was a stonecutter and his wife Mary was the daughter of the owner of the local stone quarry. Although I do not have information on where or when John died, some family notes say he returned to Ellsworth and died in 1910. Any information would be very much appreciated.
HOLTSAPPLE/HOLSAPPLE/HOLTSHOPPLE/NELSON - Dennis Hultzapple - 14 Dec 1998
In the mid 1870s, my second gr.grandfather, Michael Jerome HOLTSAPPLE and his two brothers, Milton Charles and DeWitt Clinton, left Perry County, PA for Wisconsin and Illinois. DeWitt settled in the Dakota, IL area, Michael in the Monroe, WI area and Mikton C. in the Ellsworth area. Milton C. married Emma NELSON in 1878 and they had 8 children. However, something happened to Milton...(there are oblique references to Emma having "taken the helm" of the family in her obituary) and in 1909, Emma married Milton's brother, Michael. I am trying to locate information on Milton, particularly where he is buried) and further details on any of his children: Arthur Ray, Milton W., Gracie, Matie, Anna, Harry (Warren?), Garry (Warren?) and Florence.
WEBB - Mary Lynn - 16 Dec 1998
I am looking for information on Isabelle WEBB, born 31 Dec 1874 in Spring Lake Twp., Pierce Co., WI. She was first married to Marion Amos SMITH on 7 Sep 1890 in Pierce Co. and he died in 1895. They had two children, Francis b. 5 July 1891 and Alice b. 1893, d. 1896. She then married an Oscar Smith (possible brother to Marion?) and then to a McKean. Please contact me.
CREAN/DUNN - Julie Seeley - 21 Dec 1998
I'm looking for any info on a Peter CREAN who lived in the Clayfield area
in about 1868 on the foot of Holy Hill. I'm also looking for any info
on the Bernard & Mary DUNN family from the Clayfield/Ellsworth area.
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