Lafayette County , Wisconsin

1997 Queries

O'NEILL // QUINN // HARDY

Barbara Rottman  Dec 1997  Charles Roe Gray O'Neill lived in the Shullsburg area and is listed on 1870 State of WI census, occupation tailor.  Son Simon Peter, age 15, listed as apprentice tailor.  son Hugh, age 13, is listed "at home"  Charles was married to Julia Quinn.  Their other children and their ages as of 1870 are: Eliza Jane (21), Sarah (22), James G. (19) and Charles P. (17).  Julia died in MA in 1859.  Sarah married Casper Hardy and had two children: Julia IB. born about 1869, and William C., born about 1871.  I believe Sarah died shortly after William's birth.  

William was indentured to Jerry Sullivan of Aetna, WI by Caspar Hardy (his father).  Jerry Sullivan sent boy to live with Thomas Cummings, Box 145, Seymour, WI on condition that Cummings family would educate and care for the child (from letter dated May 22, 1884).  John Hardy, of Shullsburg, is uncle to William C. Hardy.  On May 18, 1905, William married Ida (MN unknown) in Hazel Green, WI.  They had two daughters, names unknown.  William Hardy worked for Cleveland Mining company in 1911.  He was last known to have moved to FL, where bought land and farmed south of Miami.  Am searching for information on William's mother and her O'Neill lineage.  William's sister, Julia, is last known to have lived in Web city, MO in 1904.  Believe Charles O'Neill died in the Shullsburg area, but have no mention of his death or date of death.  Am interested in any details on these surnames.  Thank You.

DOUGHERTY // POWERS

Peggy Petersen  Dec 1997 I am researching the Dougherty family that lived in Lafayette County...Darlington...during the mid 1800-mid1900.   I am a gr gr granddaughter.  Patrick Dougherty b. 17 Mar 1823 Ireland m. Alive Powers.  I have that Patrick came to USA in 1852 (letter of intent) I do not have the marriage date.  I would like to know if it is possible to see if they married in Lafayette county?  Here comes the problem...I have their children's names and birth dates and something is wrong.  I have their first child John being born in darlington 24 Dec 1848.  can't be if patrick didn't arrive in states until 1852.

Is there anyone who can check tax records, wills, etc.  I have been told that some county records also have additional info such as where the individual lived before they arrived.  As you can see, I will take what ever is found for Patrick and Alice...any help will be very much appreciated.  Thank You!!

BUCKLAND

L.F. Garrison Dec 1997  My grandfather, James Albert Buckland was born in Platteville, Lafayette Co., WI, March 6, 1852.  I am looking for info on his birth family, and any other information about his life in Lafayette county, and afterward.  He was in Ida Grove, Iowa in 1877.  Thanks!

HAFER

Margot Hill Dec 1997  Looking For a Godfrey Hafer on Census for Argyle with wife  Mary and 4 children Benjamin, James, George and Francis.   Looking for parents? siblings? Have plenty of descendent   information. Am willing to share.

CANNON // HENEGAR

Dale Henegar  Nov 1997  Looking for ggrandmother Sylvina Cannon who married  William Henegar  (who isdescended from palatine germans who docked at philly in 1720) at White Oak Springs, WI Aug. 10, 1853.  sylviina's parents were Charles and Catherine Cannon  from Scales Mound.  William was from Washington County, VA and moved to New Diggings, WI via Quincy area.  They stayed in New Diggings until '82, raised fifteen children and homesteaded in SD (Territory Dakota at the time)  Really want to make the connection and have other roots in Jo Daviess I want to explore.  Thank You!

LAKE // ECKERSON

Christine Polak  Nov 1997  My great great grandparents, Roxanna Ferris Lake and Elijah Lake lived in Lafayette county after 1867. I am interested in finding information about Roxanna's family.  

Also, I need information about Hannah and levi Eckerson who lived in Lafayette Co. during the 1860's.

SPORE

Roxanne Barth Nov 1997   The 1860 Wisconsin Census Index lists these SPOREs in Elk Grove Twp;  Benjamin F., Daniel, Henry, Lucinda, Martha, William.  Also SPORES:  Isaac and William in Shullsburg.  Also in White Oak Sp.  SPORE:  Emily, Isac, John. Daniel may be my g grandfather who was born in 1851.  Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated.  

MUMFORD // MALATT

James Mumford  Nov 1997    Seeking information on John W. MUMFORD born Feb. 16, 1854 near Willow Spring, Lafayette Co. WI. Would appreciated any information on his Parents Ismay MUMFORD and Elizabeth MALATT.  Thank very much,  James Mumford

BIXBY // MARTIN

Sharon Neem  Oct 1997     Researching William Augustus BIXBY, b. Oct. 26, 1840 New York, d. Dec. 19,1901 Wayne Twp., Lafayette Co., WI. Married Augusta Martin July 14, 1861  Corinth, Saratoga Co., NY. Augusta Martin b. Aug. 15, 1840 Saratoga Co.,  NY, d. Wayne Twp., Lafayette Co., WI. Children: Freeman Dewitt (my  paternal great-grandfather), Mary Jane, Rosette, Lester A., William R.,  Alma D., George E., Emma A., Dollie M. Children were born in Jo Daviess  Co. and Stephenson Co., IL, but I believe at some time they moved to  Lafayette Co., WI, where William and Augusta eventually died. Any  descendants out there? Thanks!

KEITHLEY // TURNER

Kay Bauman  Oct 1997   Enoch Keithley (b. abt 1832 in MO) married Amie Turner (b. abt 1836 in OH) in Wisconsin on Aug 29, 1852.  Amie lived with her parents in New Diggings in 1850 and by 1860 she and Enoch were in Shullsburg starting their family.  By 1870 Enoch drops off and Amie, her brother (George) and parents (Elisha and Sarah) are in Fiarview, IL.

My question is about Enoch, I believe he might have died in Wisconsin and would like to confirm that.  In addition, I have not been able to determine who his parents are.  Enoch is a fairly unique name in the Keithley line and I can find no match.  Any information about this would be very useful to me.  Did the marriage records in 1852 indicate parents?

TRUE

Pat Dietrich  Oct 1997  TRUE, H. W., Private, Co I Regt. 5 Infantry Post Office:  Gratiot, Lafayette County.  In a 1895 Look Up.  My great grandfather was Herbert William True.  He died in Rusk county, WI.  Does anyone have information on this H. W. True?

LILLICH // GILLETT // GAUMAN // STRICKLAND

Richard Lillich  Oct 1997  My great grandparents, John Christian Godfrey Lillich and his wife Elizabeth, adopted a girl whose name was Dottie or Dorothy.  She was born in Darlington 26 Nov 1885.  She was raised in their family near Belmont.  Married a Frank Gillett 25 Aug 1904 in Barron Co., WI.  I was told that their is no record of this adoption in probate court of Lafayette Co.  Dottie made statement that she was adopted, but not legally, but that she carried the Lillich name legally?? Her grandchildren have heard that her parents name may have been Gauman or another source says it may have been Strickland??  I have a picture of her taken with her two sisters.  so it states on the back, and they definitely are not Lillich girls.  A copy of this photo could be made available if one thought it might be of use.  Appreciate any help I can get.

KIRKPATRICK // WILLIAMS // HOWELL

Scott Thomson Oct 1997  Seeking descendants of James Harrison Kirkpatrick.  B. 1798 GA, died 1876 in Platteville, WI   Children were Samuel, Thomas, Mary (Mrs. Lewis Williams, my GGGM)  and one or two others by first wife, Nancy Hufner.  John, James, Elizabeth, Sarah and Eliza (marred Louis Howell?) by second wife, name not known.  Came to lead-mining region before 1830, lived in Dubuque Co., IA.  Grand and Lafayette Cos., WI.

CLEMENT

Caryl  Oct 1997   Searching info re: Joseph Clement, born MI, married  in WI, children born in WI Bernard, Ettie and Joseph. Later moved to MN.

LAFFERTY // DUNAWAY // BLAIR // LAPPIN // MC MULLEN

Jacquelyn Glavinick   Oct 1997  James Russell LAFFERTY, b. 1832 Vermilion Co, IL, m. 7 Sep 1856 Monroe,  Green Co, WI Eliza Jane DUNAWAY, b. 1834 VA. They had at least 5 children:  James Albert, b. 1858; Olive May b. 1869; Mine (this may be Olive May) who  m. 24 Nov 1887 Monroe, Green Co, WI Charlie BLAIR; Arthur E b. 1872; and  Clara C b. 1875 who married Nicholas B LAPPIN 19 Jul 1896 Lafayette Co.  James and Eliza LAFFERTY moved to Lafayette Co, WI prior to 1900. Did the  children stay in Green Co? Who did they marry? I am interested in any information about these children and their descendants. James Russell  LAFFERTY's half brother, William LAFFERTY, b. 1852 Brodhead, Green Co, WI  m. 5 Feb 1889 in Brodhead, Green Co Emma McMULLEN. Did this family stay in  Green Co? I believe William died before 1914, was it in Green or Lafayette  Co? William had four sisters; Sarah A, Emma A Mary and Ellen who all went  to IA.

Jacquelyn Glavinick

LAFFERTY, James Russell  //  DUNAWAY, Eliza Jane  //  BLAIR, Charlie  //  LAFFERTY, James Albert  //  LAFFERTY, Olive May  //  LAFFERTY, Arthur E  //  LAFFERTY, Clara C  //  LAFFERTY, William  //  McMULLEN, Emma  //  LAFFERTY, Sarah A  //  LAFFERTY, Emma A  //  LAFFERTY, Mary  //  LAFFERTY, Ellen  //  LAPPIN, Nicholas B

SULLIVAN // MEIGHAN

Karen Gustafson  Oct 1997   I am looking for any information on the following people or their families Jeremiah "Jerry" Sullivan or Rose Ann Meighan (b. 14 July 1851 in Calamine, Lafayette CO.)  who were married in Lafayette Co., WI  4 Oct 1868.    Rose Ann  is the daughter of  John Meighan. Thank you for any help you many be able to give me.  

MEIGHAN // KEARNS // KENDALL // FOLEY

Judy  Oct 1997  My grandfather died when my father was 1 year old so I do not have much to go on.  I am searching the following names in Lafayette County:   James Meighan  born 1848 in Darlington, WI, Mary Ann Kearns,  Maggie, Cora Belle (b. 1872), Rose, Hattie, Emmaline (born Willow Springs, WI) Frederick, Ambrose, Elizabeth, Jackie Meighan.    Michael Frederick Foley (born 1873, Shullsburg), Michael Frederick Foley (born 1896), Shullsburg, John Foley (born 1900) Calamine, WI.  Any and all information would be appreciated.  Thank You.

MASON    

Pete Wilson Oct 1997  I seek information about the brothers Alexander C. Mason, John Mason, & Jacob Mason & their decendants.  all were born around 1810 in Crawford County, PA, and moved to Wiota in Lafayette County, WI.  Appear in the 1850 and 1854 census index there.  Would like the 1850 and 1854 census data on the three. Would also appreciate lookups in  "History of Lafayette County" and cemetery indexes.  

DULL // GEASLAND // THOMPSON

James Dull  Sept 1997 I am looking for information about John Christian DULL and family starting from about 1846 ?.  He appears in the 1850 census.  His children Eliza DULL (m. 1847 to J. GEASLAND) and Daniel Emery DULL ( m. 1849 to M. THOMPSON)  appear to have lived there during that time.  Thank You.

CARROLL // HILLARY

Dave Carroll  Sept 1997  My ancestors from Benton and Hazel Green, Wisconsin are as follows:  Mathew CARROLL, born 1830 Ireland, married Mary HILLARY 31, Dec 1866 in Hazel Green.  Lived in Benton, New Diggingstown, and Sharon, Wisconsin.

DAGGETT // RIMA // LOOMIS

Kathleen Loomis Burnett  Sept 1997  On the 4th of November 1822, Orlean DAGGETT and Elizabeth RIMA were married in Waynesfield, Woods Co., OH.  This was the beginning of a 175 year old mystery.  Why did Orlean Daggett and Elizabeth Rima go to Woods Co., OH to marry when they lived in Geauga co., OH.?  soon after the marriage they moved to Stephenson Co., IL.  Life went on for Orlean and Elizabeth and they had one child, born very soon after their marriage a daughter Mary Ann who married Ephraim Harrison LOOMIS  in Stephenson Co., IL in 1836 and then the family again moved.  This time they moved to Lafayette County, WI.  They arrived in about 1840 and stayed until about 1857.  They then again moved their family to Kansas arriving in 1858.  Mary Ann's parents followed and they, Orlean DAGGETT, and Elizabeth RIMA died there, along with Ephraim Harrison LOOMIS.  All within 3 years of one another.  The second part of the mystery is that when Mary Ann died in October of 1888 she was not buried in Kansas, even though her children and grandchildren lived there, her husband and parents were buried there.  The mortician's record states that her body was shipped back to Ohio.  The mystery is; why was her body shipped to Ohio when they had lived in so many places and where in Ohio was it shipped to, and how would one go about finding her grave to prove it?

Any help or suggestion are more than welcome.  My family has spent years trying to figure this one out.

ROWE // TREBILCOCK // PEEBLES

Ted Jacka  Sept 1997  I'm searching for information concerning Marmaduke & Mary ROWE TREBILCOCK of Shullsburg or New Diggings, WI.  Marmaduke was a mining captain who travelled over from Cornwall to Virginia circa 1848.  In the mid 1850's they travelled to the copper mines in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.  Then in about 1867 they relocated to either New Diggings or Shullsburg, WI.  They had a daughter, Maria TREBILCOCK who married John PEEBLES at New Diggings, WI in 1870.  Maria later passed away in 1939 in Shullsburg, WI.  Any information on the family of Marmaduke TREBILCOCK would be greatly appreciated.

JENNINGS

Stan Jennings  Sept 1997  I am searching for Michael Jennings in the Lafayette County area.  They where married on Nov. 27, 1895.  Any and all information would be appreciated.

RULE //  MARTIN

Cat Nielsen  Sept 1997  My great-great grandparents, John M. Rule & Harriet Anne Martin lived in Wisconsin between 1854 and 1860/1870.  A John Rule  signed a Declaration of Intent in april 1854.  I think this might be my John.  

John's sister Anne married in Wisconsin.  Ohter siblings, James, Caroline, and Harriet may have settled in the area as well.    Thank You!

GARDNER // HENDRICKS

Shirley Panka  Sept 1997  A David Gardner & Lydia (Hendricks) Gardner  lived in Lafayette County in 1849.    Where they married there?  Their oldest son, Joseph Gardner,  was born there.    I also believed that David and Lydia died there.  Any information would be appreciated.

LOWERY // KEARNS

Sandra Battles  Aug 1997  William Hamilton Lowery and Mary Jane Kearns  married in Nov. 1868 Benton, WI.  

MEIGHAN // SULLIVAN

Karen Aug 1997   I am looking for any information on the following couple.  Rose Ann Meighan  b. 14 July 1851, Calamine, WI  m. Jeremiah Sullivan on 4 Oct 1868 in Lafayette County, WI.

STREETER

Terri (Streeter) Stueland  Aug 1997  I am looking for True, Tully & Wheaton Streeter, all came from Lafayette County.  Any information would be appreciated.

NOLAN // NOWLIN // BOWMAN // WELLS

Susan Fortenberry  Aug 1997  I am looking for info on :  Bennet Nowlin.  He is listed on the 1836 and 1840 Green Co., WI census.  He also purchased land in Green Co. (1839). Lafayette Co.,(1848-1849). and Dane Co(1849).    I am hoping to link him with my 3 g grandfather George W. Nolan, born 31 Jan 1823 in Ohio, married 1843 in Vermillion Co., IN.  the married sister of George's future wife  Drusilla Bowman settled with her husband's family (Wells)   in Green Co., WI  (1838).  Thank You.

DOUGHERTY // POWERS // CUMMINGS // WHALEN

Peggy Petersen  Aug 1997  I am looking for information on my gr gr grandfather Patrick Dougherty.  Patrick came from Ireland in about 1852.  He married Alice Powers also from Ireland.  both are buried in Darlington, WI.  they had several children: John, James, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Lucy, Kate.  My gr grandfather James married Bridget Cummings.   Her parents were Hugh Cummings & Catharine Whalen.  Hugh and Catharine were also born in Ireland, but live in Shullsburg as did the others.  Hugh was street commissioner for some years.  I am interested in locating any family members or information on any of the above people.  Thank You.

KETNER // BAKER

Sharon S. Kunard  Aug 1997 I am searching for Claude Ketner.  He was living in Benton, WI in October 1932 and the SSDI lists the month and year of death as January 1967-- last residence Shullsburg, Lafayette Co.  I am looking for his obituary.  Was he married?  His parents were  George W. Ketner & Mary Ellen "Mollie" Baker  of Jasper Co. MO.  Thanks for any information you can provide to me.

SIMMONS // KEIFFER // BRAY

Jim Bray  Aug 1997  I am looking for information on Rebbeca Simmons,  daughter of Jacob & Rebbecca (Keiffer) Simmons.    Rebecca married Alfred R. Bray in 1850.  Simmons farm is in Lafayette County, WI.  Rebbeca (Simmons) Bray & Alfred R. Bray  had 3 children:  Preston Alonzo, John Harrison, & Thomas.  Would like to hear from anyone who knows about this family.  

PETTY // HASTINGS // BITTERSON * BIDDISON // HAMILTON

Ken Nordtvedt  Aug 1997  My gg grandparents John Petty and Almira Hastings live in Gratiot Twp as single people in 1850 census.  They are married in Shullsburg in 1860 census.  I am looking for a marriage record about 1855 or earlier.

My g grandmother Ida Petty was 7 ears old in 1870 census, living in White oak springs.  She may have married a Mr. Bitterson (or Biddison) around 1880 in that area.  When she married my g grandfather Simps Hamilton in 1885 in Vernon county, she gives surname as Bitterson. 

CHETLAIN

Ralph Anderson Aug 1997  My GreatGreat Grandfather, Louis Chetlain who moved to Gratiots Grove in 1824 from St. Louis.  Am looking for information information concerning the place and period.  The Chetlain's moved to Galena after the Blackhawk uprising.   Thanks for any information you can provide.

ALDERSON // BARTHOLOMEW

John Alderson  Aug 1997  Searching for info on James W. ALDERSON  b. 7/10/1851 in Lafayette Co., married Amelia Adeline BARTHOLOMEW  b. 7/31/1850 in Grant Co.  Thanks for any help you can offer.

TOLLEY // WILLIAMS // CROW

Linda Kent Aug 1997  I know that Sally (Sarah) Tolley Williams was supposed to have died about 1849 in Darlington, Lafayette Co., WI, but I need to get proof.  Does anyone know of any epidemics or such  about the time of 1849-1850?  We seem to have lost many of the family members who where Crow's, Williams and Tolley's.  

PRESHO

Monica Storey  July 1997  I'm at a dead-end with the following person--any information would be appreciated!   Robert James PRESHO b. Jan 28, 1843 in Benton, Lafayette Co., WI.

JENKS

Holly Jenks July 1997  Looking for Clark JENKS and family of Lafayette Co.  Clark died 1853 and appeared on 1850 census.  some decendents moved on to Iowa.  Clark had one wife of Elizabeth, known children of Seymour, Julius, Elisha, and Eliza and many others with different wives.  Any help would be appreciated.  

BAKEY

Suzanne Bakey Fricke  July 1997  Am searching for information on John and Catherine Bakey who emigrated from Ireland and who appear on the 1850 Census of WI Lafayette County, town of Benton.  They had 3 children at that time.  James (born in PA 1841 or 1842), and 2 small daughters born in WI.  Happy for any information.  Happy to share information on the Bakey family that I have gathered so far.  Thank You.  

Am searching for information on JOHN BAKEY, who appears on the 1850 Wisconsin census, along with his wife CATHERINE, son JAMES BAKEY and daughters MARI and CATHERINE.  John and his wife were born in Ireland.  Son James was born in PA.  I believe John may be my g-g-g grandfather Michael's brother and I am eager to find out more information.  also am happy to share what I have gathered so far.  

RIGGS

Kathy  July 1997  I am looking for William Roby Riggs who lived in Iowa or lafayette county, wisconsin and died in 1849 on a trip to California.  Thank You!

LADOW // CHASE

Carol Peterson July 1997   My greatgrandmother Lottie (Chase) Ladow  (died 1957) and great grandfather Franklin Ladow (died Jan 11, 1944) are buried in Union grove Cem. in Darlington , WI.  I was there last summer and found thir obits in the Public Library though was unable to make a copy as the machine was broken.   Am seeking a copy of the above obits.  

LANE // BOUGHTON // CARY // NORTH

Darlene July 1997  I am seeking a Michael Lane, who registered a son born in Gratiot.  the registration occured on 1887. The son was born 1882 or 1883.  I am looking to see if Michael was married to Ida Bell Boughton of Gratiot.  On the registration no mother nor child's name was given.

Eugene Boughton (Ida Bell Boughton's brother) married Mary Cary.  Also searching for John North of Shullsburg marrying Laura Malvina Bennett Boughton around 1870-1885.   Thank you.

FAIRLESS // ALDERSON // HIRD // CRAIG

Shirley Solem June 1997  Seaching for info on Ann FAIRLESS, died 30 Sep 1855, buried in Shawnee  Cemetery, New Diggings, WI. Ann was the first wife of Cuthber CRAIG:  b: 30 May 1826, in Weardale, St. John, Durham, England. Cuthbert and his second wife, Jane - nee ALDERSON - raised a girl by the name of Mary Ann Craig, b: 2 April 1853 (don't know where). She died 16 Nov 1902, in Janesville, WI., I believe she is buried in Center Grove Cemetery, Dubuque, IA.  Mary Ann married Thomas HIRD 2 Nov 1872, in New Diggings, WI. Thomas was born: March 1848, in Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire, Eng. They had 10 children.  I believe Mary Ann CRAIG was the daughter of Cuthbert CRAIG's first  wife, Ann FAIRLESS, but have not been able to prove it. Can anyone help on this???

MOORE // NETHERY // MULLEN // MC COY // PORTER

James A. Nethery  June 1997  I'm interested in John Charles Moore and his spouse Matilda Nethery Moore.  Matilda's brothers were my gr gr grandfather James Nethery, his brother John Nethery of Colorado and sisters Catherine Nethery Mullen, Elizabeth Nethery Mc Coy and Mary Jane Nethery Porter all of Lafayette Co., WI.  

NETHERY // PORTER

James A. Nethery  June 1997  Looking for information on William and Mary Nethery Porter and their children Mary, Elizabeth, John, Catherine and Matilda.  On the 1880 Town of Monticello census there was a Katie Porter age 20 who was single and a servant for the Thomas Wiley household.  Also, there was a Mary Porter age 30 as a servant for the Elisabeth Blackstone residence.  In the 1880 Darlington Census there is a William Porter listed as age 60 born in Ireland living in the poorhouse.  They had their own cemetery.  Are there records for this cemetery.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank you!

MC NULTY // MC CUSKER // MC PEAK

Amy Paffhausen  June 1997  Collecting McNulty, McCusker, and McPeak with any tie to Lafayette County.  McNulty families were first in Lafayette County about 1840.  McCusker and McPeak came by 1860.  

HOUGH // BELL

Rich  June 1997  

I'm looking for any information on the parents of Harry and Carra HOUGH and for information on Edward (Ted) BELL. My father always said my grandfather - Ted - came from England and married "Carrie" in the South Wayne area before moving to a farm in Grant County.

BOLES // MAC INTYRE

 Kathy  June 1997

I am looking for information on the Caroline Boles family. She arrived in Shullsberg,WI when she was 12 years old (approx, 1839) with her father/mother and her Grandfather. These names are unknown. She married Ezekial Cleveland MacIntyre of Nova Scotia. He had 3 toddler and younger girls from a previous marriage. They were married in 1843 in Shullsberg, WI. I would like information on MacIntyre, Augustus and Julia Boles (Caroline's parents) and Augustus' parents if at all possible. We have been lead to believe that they stayed in Shullsberg for the rest of their lives (except for Caroline and Ezekial).

BEE//GILMAN

Veronica Kisselburg  June  1997   [email protected].

I have recently found out that my Great-grandfather Jasper William BEE was born in Arlington, Wisc. on August 7, 1890. His parents were George and Clara GILMAN. I have one other sibling other than Jasper, his name is Wallace, but believe there are more. Jasper shows up in Missouri in 1915, but not sure if family moved also. Thanks.

MOORE //NETHERY

Robert Erickson   May 1997   I'm  very interested in knowing what happened to James and Ellen (Ann?) Moore in Shullsburg, WI, the parents of John C. Moore, my  great-great-grandfather on my paternal grandmother's side. There was a  James and Elizabeth Moore of similar ages in the area at the same time.  Who knows if they're related. Could be. James and Ellen were there in  1860, but not 1870. However, they were old enough to have died during that time. He was born in 1783, Ireland, and her in 1793, Ireland.  They all came over via Scotland and England in 1843, before the potato famine of 1845. Wasn't that lucky? Or did they know something? Or were conditions still bad enough to just leave?

Brothers James and John Nethery resided there, but John was gone after the civil war. Don't know what happened to him. Can't find anything.  They could be brothers of my great-great-grandmother Matilda Nethery Moore. The brothers, Nethery's mother was Mary, but she was a widow the earliest times I see her in Shullsburg, and can't find out who her husband was. Could be a John or James considering the naming conventions of the time. Mary and son James is buried in Shullsburg.   Both John C. Moore and parents had many children born there. I'm still in need of any birth records that might be available. I don't know about the children of James. They could have stayed and married there. The only children of John C. Moore to have married there were Jane and Mary. Some of the children were gone after the civil war, don't know what happened to them.

John C. Moore and remaining family moved to Caribou, CO, between 1875 and 1880. Son James mysteriously showed up there in 1880 with a wife. Been having some luck getting info from there. Still plenty to know.  Any information would be appreciated and willing to share what I have.  Thank You!

NETHERY // MULLEN

Maureen Brook  May 1997  My great grandfather was born in Darlington, Wisconsin.  His father, John and siblings, Catherine (married John Mullen) and James and Mother Mary Nethery settled in Wisconsin.  I would love to share about this family!  

COOK // STAVER

Ken Staver May 1997  I have an ancestor named Sara Jane Cook who married Charles William Staver in Lafayette County (probably Darlington or Wardsville) on January 1, 1873.  I am also trying to obtain information on David Cook  and Agnes Cook (Sara's parents).  I know that they are buried somewhere near Seymour in Elmwood Cemetery.  I am not sure if this is a family cemetery or one not in use anymore.  I am ultimately trying to get birth and death dates for David and Agnes.  Any assistance and /or information on this would be greatly appreciated.  

ALLINSON // COUSINS //PETERS

Tonya  May  1997  Hoping to find reference to the Allinson Family and Cousins family.  Was told ancestors lived in New Diggings.  some were buried there.  Have family bible stating that Jane Cousins Allinson died Aug. 11, 1897 and buried in New Diggings.  Other names in the bible are William Sidney Allinson and Emma Allinson.  William married a Fanny Peters abt 1885.  They moved on to Oregon about 1920.  Thank You!

TOLLES // HUGHES

Alyce J. Morow  May  1997  According to records that I found through the New England CD's, a Philina Fox Tolles died in Darlington, Wisc., and a daughter, Ida M. Tolles Hughes lived in Mahaska County, Wisc.  I would appreciate very much any information that I could find on any Tolles:  Ira, Rueben, Henry W., Luke.  In short, any Tolles.  It would be sometime after 1870.  Thank You!

MCKEE // PARKINSON // BASHFORD // TROUSDALE // HARRIS // BAKER // TAYLOR

  HOMEPAGE

Bruce Trousdale May 1997  Need major assistance in finding information on my Great Grandmother  Mary Ann McKee and her ancestors.  she would appear to be the embodiment of the pioneer woman; many hardships and many triumphs.

Mary Ann McKee was b. 11 Dec 1817 Mason Co, KY or IL to Robert & Letitia McKee.  Mary Ann married Carroll Parkinson and they had a son William W. Parkinson  b.  abt 1838, WI and a daughter Elvira A. Parkinson  b. abt 1841, WI  Carroll Parkinson died about 1842.

Mary Ann then married Samuel Morris Bashford  b. abt 1814 Newark, Ny d. abt 1851.  They had four children  Sarah Bashford  b. abt 1844 Lafayette Co., WI,  Robert McKee Bashford  b.  1845  Lafayettee Co., WI, d. 1911,  John Wesley Bashford  b. abt 1848 Lafayette Co., WI, and James Whitford Bashford  b. 29 May 1849 Fayette, WI.  James Whitford Bashford married Jane M. Field  on 24 Sept 1878 in Madison, WI.

Mary Ann McKee  3rd Husband is William Pearce Trousdale  b. 16 Sept 1803 Montgomery Co., TN  d. 18 Sept 1889 Fayette, WI.  Wm Pearce Trousdale had a prior marriage to Polly Harris.  They have on son Samuel Whitney Trousdale  b.  12 Nov 1853 Fayette, WI  d. 4 June 1909 Chicago, IL.  Samuel Whitney Trousdale marries 14 Nov 1882  Alma Louisa Baker b. 17 May 1861 Linden, WI d. 9 Oct 1895 LaCrosse, WI.  He m. 24 June 1897 a second time to Minnie Evangeline Taylor  b.  5 Oct 1864 Rome, Bradford Co., PA.  d. 13 Sept 1953 Towanda, PA.  

Any help on ANY of thesed families would be greatly appreciated.  Thank You!  

SMITH // MOORE

Steve  May  1997  Need any information regarding a 1890 -1892 medical student by the name of Sylvester Smith from Green Co., Wisconsin.  He was friends with Jefferson and Theo True, the George Moore Family and the George Sutton Family.   Sylvester was engaged to Liddie Elizabeth (Lizzie) Moore.  Sylvester may have attended medical college in the Green or Jo Daviess Counties - Tri State area.

Sylvester Smith was a twin and his brother's name was Cornelious.  He had another brother by the name of John.  

Sylvester Smith left medical college and moved to the state of Texas.  He was involved in business in the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandle area.  Looking for death notices or obituary or newspaper records concerning his whereabouts and where he is buried.  probably in the Illinois/Wisconsin (Green County) area and in the mid 1940's.

DORAN // GALLIGAN

Gerald Conway May  1997  Looking for information on James Austin DORAN, born in Ireland in 1840, emigrated to U.S. via New York in 1851, married Susan GALLIGAN on 10 July 1859.  Thank You.

BLAMEY // HARRIS

Patrice Harris  May 1997  I am looking for Richard BLAMEY who may have died about 1840 thru 1850.  His wife is Mary Gribble BLAMEY was found on the 1850 White Oaks Springs, Lafayette Co. census with her 2 daughters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth Jane, along with her new husband Jacob HARRIS.  She is listed on the census as Mary HARRIS.  They could have been methodist.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank You!

HARRISON // CRAIG

Shirley Solem  (shirso) May  1997   Searching the CRAIG and HARRISON names in New Diggings, Benton, & Shullsburg.Maternal grandfather, George William CRAIG born in New Diggings 12 March 1861.  Married Betsy Ann HARRISON 25 March 1890.Great-grandparents: Cuthbert & Jane (Alderson) CRAIG and Richard & Rebecca (Marshall)HARRISON. Cuthbert CRAIG from England to US in 1851. The HARRISONS in1879.Would like contact with any members of this family. Will share what infoI have.Cuthbert & Jane CRAIG buried in Shawnee Cemetery, New Diggings.

LENNEVILLE // HARKER

Robert Lenneville  April 1997  Here's my tale:  My great grandfather, Moses LENNEVILLE came to Benton in 1837.  At the time, he was 5 years old.  He had 4 brothers: Joseph, Louis, Gusavous and David.  He also had 2 sisters, (Don't know their names).  They were all born someplace in Canada.  Moses was born April 13, 1832--possibly in Ontario.  He was the youngest.  Moses' father was a lead miner someplace around Benton.  At some later time the family, at least Moses, moved to East Dubuque, Illinois, because Moses was married there to Anna Marie HARKER.  Moses' son (my grandfather), Joseph Gustavous LENNEVILLE was born there. Any and all information would be appreciated.  Thank You!

MC COMISH // LENNON // HAYES // CASEY // MC GREANE // ZOELLER // BAYLE

Cindy Courtier  April 1997  Seeking the parents of Thomas J. MC COMISH and Edward MC COMISH.  Thomas b. 1816 County Down (no parish), Ireland, d. 13 September 1905 in Darlington, Lafayette Co., WI.  Married in 1858 Rose LENNON.  Their children were Patrick McComish, b. 17 Mar 1864, Seymour Township, Darlington, Lafayette Co., WI, d. 10 Jul 1948 in Seymour, m. 26 May 1891 in Seymour Ellen HAYES;  Mary McComish m. John CASEY; Rose McComish m. Benjamin B. MC GREANE; James Lewis McComish b. 16 Nov. 1866 Seymour, d. 23 Dec. 1939 Michell, Davison Co., SD, m. Kathryn Ann ZOELLER.

Edward MC COMISH b. 1818 in Ireland d. 10 Jun 1881 and buried at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Cemetery in Shullsburg, WI,  m. Ann BAYLE.

LOWRY // KERNS

Marge Mazzie  April 1997  Any information concerning my great-grandfather--William Hamilton LOWRY and his wife, Mary Jane KERNS.  They lived in Benton, Lafayette County, Wisconsin.  Thank You!

VARNER // MOORE // CORSAW

Dale Dunlap  April 1997  Looking for John VARNER who was married to Mattie MOORE.  They lived in Sheridian or Ottawa.  May have been in Kendal or LaSalle counties.  Also, Looking for Lydia CORSAW ( DE CORSAW) who is Matties' mother.  Lydia lived in LaSalle and Kendall Counties; also, Gratiot, Lafayette County, Wisconsin.  Lydia was buried in LaSalle County.  She was married in Exter, Green County, Wisconsin, to Chauncey MOORE.  Any help/information would be appreciated.  Thank You!

CALVERT // ALDERSON // SPARKS

Susan C. Cosgrove  April 1997

Looking for information on Michael and Martin CALVERT  who came toWisconsin for mining from North Yorkshire England around 1839.Martin married Ann ALDERSON in either Grant or Jo Daviess County and Michael married Elizabeth SPARKS and settled in Grant County. Michael is said to have died in Fairplay, Grant Co. Martin may have died in Fairplay or New Diggings, in Lafayette County, WI. Michael had 10 children and Martin had 5 children.

Susan Calvert Cosgrove April 1997 Looking for information on a John N. CALVERT born about 1816 North Yorshire, England. Came to Wisconsin around 1840's. Had at least 2 children Thomas and Rozella CALVERT. John is said to have died at Portage. Whether the city or county we are not sure. Portage, Columbia County has no death record for him. He had 4 brothers Isaiah, Martin, Michael and Henry that also came to Wisconsin around the same time. They settled in Grant, Lafayette and Iowa Counties.

CHASE

Carol Peterson  April 1997  I am researching my great grandmother Lottie CHASE.  Paper works said she died in 1957 and is buried in Darlington, Wisconsin.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank You!

ROBERTS // CROSS

Wesley Roberts  April  1997  I am looking for information on the parents of James Sylvester ROBERTS who married in Fayette, Lafayette Co., WI on 5 Nov 1865 to Mary Jane CROSS.  James was possibly born in PA.  I need the parents and all the info that I can get.  I have some information on my Great Grandmother Mary Jane CROSS but would appreciate any information you can get. Thank You!

BRANNAN // O'DONNELL // KENNEDY // HETHERINGTON

Gene Wheeler  April 1997  I would like to exchange info on the BRANNAN and O'DONNELL families of Lafayette Co., WI.  Charles BRANNAN b. ca. 1814 in Shallogan More, County Donegal, Ireland, m. Margaret Mary KENNEDY.  emigrated to Hazelton, Luzerne Co., PA. in 1850's then to Gratiot, Lafayette Co., WI by 1870. Their dau. Nancy BRANNAN m. James O'DONNELL ca. 1857 in PA. They were in Gratiot during 1870 census.  Their dau. Helena b. 1868 in gratiot, m. Russell HETHERINGTON in Iowa in 1886.  Please see my homepage for furthur details.   http://www.gwheeler.com

WESTERMAN // CARLSON // GLENDENNING

Erik Westerman  April 1997  I am looking for any information regarding WESTERMAN's in Darlington, Lafayette County, Wisconsin.  My father was George F. WESTERMAN , born April 23, 1916 in Darlington.  My Grandfather was George H. WESTERMAN (b. 1862) husband of Swedish immigrant Hannah CARLSON(KARLSSON) (b. 1883).  My great grandfather was Charles WESTERMAN  (b. 1830)thought to be the husband of Jane GLENDENNING (b. 1831. any information regarding the Scandinavian community in Lafayette dating from the late 1800's would also be appreciated.  

PETTY

Ken Nordtvedt  April 1997  My g.grandmother, Ida Sarah PETT(E)Y gave Lafayette Co., as a birthplace in 1864 or 1869; parents are John PETTY and Almira HASTINGS.  A John PETTY appears in index of Grant Co., (Harrison Twp and Potosi) for 1850,1860,1870 censuses.  A HARRISON-PETTY cemetery exists in Grant Co.  I seek information on the PETTY families of this area to connect with Ida and her brother Albert B. PETT(E)Y born in the 1850's.  A John PETTY also appears in Shullsburg, Lafayette Co. census indices for 1850, 1860, 1870.  I would any help that you can give me.  Thank You in advance.

My gg grandfather John Petty died in December 1869 or early 1870.  He lived in Shullsburg.  

MC ILVAINE // LISLE

Ann  March 1997  James MCILVAINE was born on 12/28/1784 in Cumberland Co., PA.  I have that he died on 14 June 1832 in Wiota WI.  He was married to Margaret LISLE who died on July 24, 1847.  Is Margaret also buried in Wiota, WI.?  Any help would be appreciated on this family.  Thank You in advance.

LANE // BOUGHTON

Darlene  March 1997  I am seeking  a marriage for ? LANE and Ida BOUGHTON in Lafayette County, WI. between 1876-1884.  Her parents were Daniel and Laura BOUGHTON of Gratiot, WI.  Thank you.

HAWLEY // BATES // PACKETT // PAGUETTE

Leah Gifford  March 1997 Am looking for the marriage record of Leander HAWLEY and Elizabeth BATES, 1860.  They are in 1860 census in Shullsburg.  Also looking for John BATES, Canadian/English, and his wife Celestina PACKETT or PAGUETTE, Canadian/French - the wife was in Shullsburg in 1860 census.

BANBERRY

RLTemby  March 1997  Looking for more information for Thomas BANBERY(BANBERRY) family who were listed as living in Benton in the 1860 Federal Census.  Thomas had married Dorothy Verrant JAMES in Pottsville, PA, in October, 1848.  The family was living in Linden, Iowa County, WI, according to the 1855 Wisconsin state census.  My grandfather, Thomas Francis BANBERY, was born in Linden in December, 1855.

ROWE // VIVIAN    

Don Hopke  March 1997  Seeking information about Elizabeth (ROWE) VIVIAN, her parents and siblings.  Elizabeth was born abt 1856 and died 1883 in Pleasant View.  Elizabeth married Francis John VIVIAN sept 25, 1873 in Fairplay Grant Co. WI.  Francis was a minister of the First Methodist Church and spent a number of years serving in the southwest Wisconsin community of Methodist Churches, notably at Hazel Green, Grant Co., WI, Scales Mound, IL., and Mifflin, Iowa Co., WI.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  

WETTIG // MAURER

Susan Kelly  March 1997  I am looking for information regarding Theodore WETTIG.  He was born in 1825 at Schwabsburg bei Nierstein, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany.  Resided in Menomonee Falls, WI from 1854 emigration until c. 1865.  In 1870, residing in Osage County, KS with second wife and 4 children, Philip, Henrietta, Mary, and Joseph.  He may have returned to Wisconsin and may be buried at Cuba City.  One brother, Peter, resided in Milwaukeee.  Theodore's parents were Peter WETTIG and Barbara MAURER.  What happened to Theodore?  Any information will be appreciated.

HURD // BRINNEGAR // KRAMER

John Cooper  March 1997  Searching for Seneca & Sarah HURD.  I think they were in the Willow Springs area.  In the 1860 census his is listed with Sarah on page 937.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank You in advance.

John Cooper  March 1997  Searching for Ellen Martha BRINNEGAR. She was born in Lafayette County.  Her mothers name was Emily KRAMER and her father was Michael BRINIGAR.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank You in advance.  

INGRAM

Stephen Emlyn-Jones  March 1997  Searching for INGRAM.   Peter INGRAM and his family left england about 1879-1881 and went first to the Chicago area before Peter moved to Florida.  One of peter's sons, Alexander INGRAM, moved to Jacksonville about 1990.  Two other sons are: Archie F.,and William A. INGRAM.  William may have moved to the Lafayette County area.  Any information concerning this family would be appreciated.  Thank You in advance.  

LEWIS // SIMONDS

Nick Literski  March 1997  Searching for any records of the deaths of Thomas and Sarah LEWIS and family.  My g.g.grandfather, Charles Riley LEWIS, was born in Wayne, to Wiliam Riley LEWIS & Elizabeth A. SIMONDS, on 12, May 1862.  William Riley LEWIS and Elizabeth A. SIMONDS were married in Wayne, on 22, June 1861, in a Baptist ceremony.  William Riley LEWIS' parents are listed as Thomas and Sarah LEWIS.  Elizabeth A. SIMONDS' parents are listed as William and Parmelia A. SIMONDS.

SAWDEY // SODDY// DANIELS

Robin Helman  March 1997  George W. DANIELS  b. ca  1810.  In 1848 he was in either Green or Lafayette County, Wisconsin.  In 1850, in Lafayette Co., WI, his wife remarries to Elijah SAWDEY/SODDY.  These folks jumped back and forth across the border with every census until their descendents finally moved to washburn county around 1900.  Margaret and Elijah appear to have had two children:  Sophrome(?) and Ellen SODDY.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thank You!

BATEMAN

Dayton  Feb 1997 Looking for a  marriage certificate for John BATEMAN in Lafayette County in Nov of 1847.  I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.  

MOORE // WILLIAMS // NETHERY

Robert Erickson  Feb 1997  I am searching for a marriage for Mary MOORE to Daniel H. WILLIAMS.  Jane or Jenny MOORE to his brother George R. WILLIAMS.  I may have the grooms reversed.  Mary and Jane are the daughters of John C. MOORE and Matilda NETHERY who resided there in 1875, but moved to Colorado sometime after that.

HARE // O'HARE

Neil O'Hare Feb 1997
I am looking for information on Cornelius HARE (O'HARE) who resided at 487 Washington St.,Milwaukee in the year 1923 and who knows afterwards. He would be my Great Grandfather Patrick O'HARE's brother. Patrick O'HARE was a blacksmith and tool maker by trade. He settled in St. Anicet Quebec in and around 1858. Their fathers name was Denis O'HARE for whom I have no record except to say he was not alive when Patrick O'HARE married in 1871. Any help in linking this motley crew to Ireland would be super as would any general information as to this branch of the O'HARE family.

KNORR // PARTRIDGE // SMITH

Elaine Jones Feb 1997
Looking for any information on the Henry KNORR and Emma PARTRIDGE -KNORR family. Henry KNORR was an immigrant from Germany (prior to 1866) and married Emma PARTRIDGE (d/o Levi PARTRIDGE and June SMITH) on 26-Mar-1866 in Blanchardville, Lafayette Co.. Family is shown on the 1870 census as living in Centreville, Mahnitowac Co.

KALTENBRUNN // MC KINNEY // SCHMIEDER

Robin Hoff Kaspar Feb 1997
Searching Grant Co. & surrounding areas for Catherine KALTENBRUNN -MCKINNEY, daughter of ??? KALTENBRUNN and Maria SCHMIEDER. She was born in Baden, Germany and I suspect she came to this area and then married. She was a legatee on her uncle's will and collected her inheritance in Grant County in person.

KINCAID

Linda Adams Feb 1997
Hello, I'm looking for the county that TIMMIE TOWN was in, in 1905. I haven't been able to find it. My grandfather & several other KINCAID family members were born here, but have been told that there is no such place. I have birth certificates with this town, but no county. Thank You for any help!

LEECE // BENSTON // SWEENEY // RICHMOND

Sally Wiseman Feb 1997
I am looking for the families of William LEECE and Adam BENSTON. William LEECE came from the Isle of Man around 1845 with his wife Elizabeth, and sons John (1824), William, and David. He settled in Lafayette County, WI. His son John married Mary SWEENEY. They had 8 children, one who is Samuel(1862) who married Susan BENSTON  (1869). Adam BENSTON came from Scotland in the mid 1800's. I believe he settled in Buffalo County, WI. He had 7 children, one being James BENSTON (1833, Scotland). He married Mary RICHMOND and had 7 children, one being Susan BENSTON (1869). Samuel LEECE and Susan BENSTON married, they are our great-grandparents.

KIBBE // ZIMMERMAN

Nanette Hunnicutt Feb 1997
KIBBE/KIBBEE/ZIMMERMAN Looking for info in Barron/Manitowac/Calumet Counties, on great grand father William Henry Kibbe b. Jan. 11, 1841(Ohio), d:Jan. 19,1916(Rice Lake, WI). Married to Sophia Josephine ZIMMERMAN, Sept. 19, 1893. William was a Civil War Veteran.Had 9 children with Sophia. Any info would be appreciated.

MC KENZIE // LAMABERT  

Jill Klein Feb 1997
I need information on the MCKENZIE/LAMABERT family. Al MCKENZIE married Virginia LAMBERT they lived around Madison Wisconson. I am just starting out and have hardly any information at all these are my husbands grandparents.They moved to Florida around 1947. Any information would be appreciated.

DEPRIEST // FENSTER // O'REILLY

Ronnie L. DePriest Feb 1997
I am searching for the DEPRIEST family and the FENSTER family. DEPRIEST, NIMROD DEPRIEST, GENEVIEVE FENSTER, HAROLD FENSTER, MARIE O'REILLY, FRANCIS O'REILLY, IRENE Thanks

MC CORKLE // HAMLIN // BURGER // HALL // WATERS

Joyce Gearing Feb 1997
I am looking for any information relating the Henry MCCORKLE family. Henry MCCORKLE married Mary Elizabeth HAMLIN. They had 5 sons: William John McCorkle (b 21,Aug,1884 d. 03,July,1974 ) in Polar Wisconsin. He died in Marinette Wisconsin: Fred Phillip McCorkle (b.11,Feb,1886 d.25 Dec, 1949 m. Mae Belle BURGER) Jim McCorkle died as an infant. No other information about him Edward Arzy McCorkle (b. 27, July, 1892 d. 28, Dec, 1973 m. Mary Elizabeth HALL) Otto Joseph McCorkle (b 08, Sept, 1894 d.Sept. 1972 m. Cloy WATERS ) I am a decendant Of Edward Arzy MCCORKLE, but I would like any information that anyone may have.

LILLICH // GILLETT // GOOD

Richard Lillich Jan 1997 My G. Grandfather, John Christian Godfrey LILLICH, & his wife, Elizabeth (GOOD), adopted a girl born 26 Nov 1885 in Darlington, WI very shortly after her birth.  They raised her as their own.  I was back in Darlington last summer but found nothing of her birth or anyone else born close to that date.  Nothing found in Probate court.  Dottie had two other sisters that is known of, as I have her picture taken with them after Dottie was grown.  Picture taken in Darlington.  While she is not a relative in the family, it is a belief that there may be more of a relationship than we know.  She married in 1904 to Frank GILLETT in Barron Co., WI & later moved on to Canada.  I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me or any clue as to where I might search.  Thank you for your help and advice!    

TOLLEY // HARBISON // WILLIAMS

Helen Baldwin Jan 1997  TOLLEY, HARBISON, WILLIAMS, families who came from Mercer County, Kentucky between 1830 and 1840.  William, James, John, Rachel & Frances TOLLEY, any HARBISON/HARBESON, & John & Elizabeth CRANE WILLIAM, son & daughter-in-law of Hutchin WILLIAMS.  The family members were in Grant Co., Blue River Twp & Lafayette, Darlington, WI for 30 to 40 years.  Any information or advise on locating them would be appreciated.  Thanks!

CROW // HARDING

 Helen Baldwin  Jan 1997 Sarah CROW, age 6, In the 1860 census of Grant County, Wisconsin.  She is with her mother, Elizabeth "Ellen" WILLIAMS-CROW-HARDING & her step-father, Stuckley Winslow HARDING.  Our family history handed down says she was the daughter of John CROW and that she died young.  Any information on this little girl would be appreciated.  Thank you!

PEART // CORNISH // JEWELL // BOSANKO // POLLARD

Fayth Harrison Jan 1997 Looking for other individuals searching these surnames.  All people settled in the Iowa, Grant, and Lafayette Counties of WI area.  PEART, CORNISH, JEWELL, BOSANKO, POLLARD.  

SMITH // PENNISTON // HALVERSON // JORDAN

Dick Russell Jan 1997
James SMITH b Dec 31, 1839 in Darlington, England and d July 4, 1912, Grand Island, NE. James W m Mary Ann PENNISTON (date unknown), b Jan 13, 1841 in Durham County, Darlington, England and d Oct 6, 1924 in Broken Bow, NE. I am GGG Grandson; Frank Clifford SMITH b Oct 20, 1858 In Fayette, Lafayette County, WI, m Dec 24, 1879 in Argyle, WI to Marthe (Mattie) HALVERSON b Feb 22, 1860, Garn Pairsh, haeland area, Norway. Frank Clifford d Feb 20, 1923 in Broken Bow, NE. James Herbert SMITH, b July 24, 1885 in Argyle, Lafayette County, WI, m Bertha Mae JORDAN Dec 26, 1906 in Broken Bow, NE. James Herbert SMITH d April 28, 1970 in Kearney, NE; Bertha Mae JORDAN-SMITH d Aug 27, 1954, in Kearney, NE.

PAULSON

Dick Russell Jan 1997
I am GGG grandson of Halver HALVERSON (Utforbakken) b Dec 22, 1832 in Gran Parish, Hadeland area, Norway, m Nov 21, 1852 in Norway to Kari (Carrie) PAULSON (Torstendatter) b Mar 3, 1830 in Hadeland area, Norway. Halver d Mar 6, 1876, in Argyle, Wisconsin. Kari d Apr 28, 1921 in Obert, NE. Any further information would be appreciated from family ties - Thanks

CALVERT

Susan Calvert-Cosgrove Jan 1997
I am looking for marriage/death certificate for John CALVERT, b. early 1800's, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire England. He came to New Diggings,Wisconsin area circa 1840's, married, had 2 children, Thomas and Rozella. We think they lived in Bad Axe County. John d. in Portage, Wisconsin, perhaps 1860's - 1880's. Any additional information regarding his wife, children or parents would be greatly appreciated. John also had 4 brothers that came to the same area about the same time. Michael, Isaiah, Martin & Henry CALVERT.

BRINNEGAR // KRAMER

Jack Cooper Jan 1997
looking for surname BRINNEGAR or BRINNIGAR.  I am looking for birth of Ellen Martha BRINNEGAR.  Think she was b. in Lafayette CO.  Her mothers name was Emily KRAMER and her father was Michael BRINIGAR.  Any help would be appreciated. 

LANE

Darlene Jan 1997
Seeking 1885 State Census for _________ LANE of Gratiot, Lafayette County, WI. Wife's name-Ida. Husband's name may be Michael or Edward. Thank you.

LADD // RICHMOND

Jean Ladd Jan 1997
Searching in the Grant Co [and surrounding counties] the surnames LADD and RICHMOND. Sons of these families enlisted for the Civil War from Grant Co. Would like any information available concerning them.

ETHRIDGE // KIRKPATRICK // HILLHOUSE // JOHNSON

Jean Stapley Baughman Jan 1997
Looking for anyone working on the ETHRIDGE family of Fayette, LaFayette, Wisconsin. Anyone out there interested? Also working on the family of George KIRKPATRICK b Alston, Cumberland, England. Came to Shullsburg, LaFayette,WI 1849 (probably under the name PATRICK which is also how they appear in 1850 unreadable Census) George KIRKPATRICK & his wife Sarah STEPHENSON, their son George KIRKPATRICK & his wife Jane & Frances (female) & poss three others. Also working on the family of William Knox Stuart HILLHOUSE  & William Beedle (Bedell) Mulford JOHNSON who married Crete Belle HILLHOUSE. Any help on these appreciated.

KNOUSE // FLETCHER // SPERRY // PALMER

Jeanne Walsh Jan 1997
I am looking for descendants of Benjamin KNOUSE b 1805 in PA m. Martha FLETCHER in Chester Co, PA, d 1879 in Belmont, LaFayette Co, WI. I also look for descendants of Alfred SPERRY who lived in LaFayette Co, Wi before coming to Nebraska in 1870. Alfred was m. to Sophronia PALMER. Her mother Hannah wife of Franklin PALMER is buried in LaFayette Co, near Belmont. Please contact me.

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