Descendants of Joseph Pigeon

Generation No. 1

1.  JOSEPH¹ PIGEON was born July 23, 1815 in Canada, and died October 01, 1881 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.  He married ELIZABETH SEYMOUR October 03, 1859 in Volney, Oswego Co., NY, daughter of ANDREW SEYMOUR and ELIZA ?.  She was born April 07, 1840 in NY, and died March 31, 1910 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for JOSEPH PIGEON:

Joseph Pigeon's pension records show that his name was Pigeon in the Civil War and it appears to have been that all the time through without any changes of name.  In one Affidavit states that he was a resident of the Village of Fulton, Oswego Co., NY.   In one page dated June 22, 1910 it states that Eliza Pigeon has 4 adult heirs and a small house worh from $150-$200.00.   On another page date August 1888, it states that Mr. Pigeon is a Frenchman and speaks very broken and undistinct which account for errors in understanding.   Another page dated March 8, 1878 states that Joseph Pigeon was enrolled on the 15th day of Janurary 1864 at Syracuse, NY in the 3rd regiment of NY  light artillery to serve 3 yars or during the war, and was mustered into service as a private on the 15th day of January 1864 at Auburn, NY, in the 3rd regiment of NY. Light Artillery volunteers to serve 3 years or during the war. On the muster rolls Co. B of that Regiment, for the months of March and April 1864 to February 28, 1865 he was reported present. Reg. Ret. reports Co. detached at Morris Island, SC. Roll for March and April 1865, present. etc.     In the Widow's pension it states that the claimant was of New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI and she got $8.00 per month starting Febraury 26, 1885 and two dollars a month for each additonal child, Francis David born March 14, 1871, Antoini born November 8, 1873 and Freddie P. born November 17, 1878.   It states further in the pension record that Eliza was married under the name Eliza Seymour to said Joseph PIgeon on the 3rd day of October 1859 by Francis Pierce a minister of the Gospel, at the Town of Volney, Oswego Co., NY and that there was no legal barrier to the marriage and that neither had been married before.    It also states that Joseph enlisted under the name of Joseph Pigeon.    These pention record are in Joseph Pigeon's file. 

In 1870 census, NY, Oswego Co., Twp. of Volney, City of Fulton, page 649; Joseph Pigeon age 45, male, white occupation is unreadable on the census, does not own real estate or personal property, born-Canada, father and mother foreign born, cannot read or write and is eligible to vote.  Eliza, age 30, female, white, profession-keeping house, she was born NY, father and mother foreign born, she cannot read or write. Zoe,female, white, age 11, born NY, Margaret, female, white, age 5, born NY. The live near the Andrew View family born Canada. Also in the same residence is a A. Seymore born Canada. and also near the Pigeon family is a Philip Seymore born Canada, Margaret Seymore, born Canada, and Peter, George and Jane Seymore all born Canada.  also neighbors is the Halls family and the Sheldon family.

In 1880 census, WI, Juneau Co., Villiage of New Lisbon ED___page ___: Joseph is age 59, occupation-laborer, he cannot read or write and he was born Canada as were both of his parents. Eliza, wife, age 44, keeping house, she cannot read or write and she was born NY and both fo her parents were born Canada. Margaret, daughter, age 15, at home, she can read and write and she was born NY. She did not attend school last year. Zoe, daughter, age 12, at home, attended school with the last year. She was born NY. David, son, age 8, lives at home, did attend school last year, he cannot read and write, born NY. Anthony, son, age 7, lives at home, born NY. Peter F., son age 5 or 6, born November, lives at home, born WI

In 1890 WI index found at the WI Historical Society, Madison, Wi shows; Joseph Pigeon, Elisa W. Pigeon, the live New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI ED 141, page 2. There are no reels of film  to go with this index.

In 1895 WI state census, Juneau Co., Town of New Lisbon; Mrs. E. Pidgeon, 3 males, 1 female living at home. 3 born USA and one born other country.

In 1900 census,Soundex, WI, Juneau Co.,Bridge St. New Lisbon,  ED ?? page 2; Eliza Pigeon born 1835, age 64, born in Canada-French, Citizenship NR,  Eliza does not list the number of children that she has had nor the number living. David, son, born March 1872 age 28, born WI, Fred, son date fo birth: NR, born WI,

In 1905 WI state census, Juneau Co., 2nd ward, City of New Lisbon, ED ?,  page ?,  Eliza Pigeon, head of house, age 63, widowed, it does not state where she was born nor where her parents were born, she owns the home, it is free of mortage. David, son age 32, single, born WI, does not know where parents were born, occupation-horse trader. He has worked the last 12 months., Paul Lutz, grandchild, age 10, no listing of where he was born or his parents.  `        

In WI census 1820-1890 shows Joseph (DEC) residing in Juneau Co., WI, year 1890, ED 141, New Lisbon, page 2, database: WI 1890 Veterans Schedule.

More About JOSEPH PIGEON:

Burial: New Lisbon, Juneau Co. WI

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 2: There is no death certificate for Joseph in Juneau Co., WI

Fact 3: Civil War Vet 50th WI infantry Reg't-Pvt in Co. K, 50th WI Inf. Regiment.

Notes for ELIZABETH SEYMOUR:

Eliza Pigeon lived at 518 First Street, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI, when Dorthy Young-Pigeon was brought home to live with the David Pigeon family. She was a small baby and they raised her. This resident was right around the corner from where Dave and Lydia Pigeon lived.

Eliza Pigeon's death registration information which is located in book page 536 of Juneau Co., WI deaths shows the following: Eliza Pigeon, female, white, widow, date of birth-April 7, 1842-New York, father-Andre Clomen-born Canada, mother Eliza Calmore, born NY, occupation-common laborer, informant-Dora Pigeon, date of death-March 31, 1910, cause of death-Tubercrelor disease of stomach and bowels, duration-4-5 years.

In WI census 1820-1890 shows Elisa W. Pigeon, yr. 1890, residing in Juneau Co., WI, ED 141, page 2 New Lisbon, database is WI 1890 Veterans Schedule.

More About ELIZABETH SEYMOUR:

Burial: New Lisbon, Juneau Co. WI

Cause of Death: Tubercretor disease of stomach and bowels.

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 2: Death Cert. found in Volume 4 page 536, Juneau Co., WI  ???

Children of JOSEPH PIGEON and ELIZABETH SEYMOUR are:

2.                i.    MARGARET² PIGEON, b. October 18, 1865, Fulton, Oswego Co.,NY; d. April 09, 1928, Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI.

3.               ii.    ZOIE DORA PIGEON, b. August 12, 1876, NY; d. December 27, 1940, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

4.              iii.    DAVID FRANCIS PIGEON, b. March 14, 1871, Volney, Oswego Co., NY; d. July 28, 1947, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

5.              iv.    ANTHONY PIGEON, b. November 08, 1874, Volney, Oswego Co., NY; d. November 02, 1964, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

                  v.    PETER FRED PIGEON, b. November 17, 1879, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. June 12, 1901, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for PETER FRED PIGEON:

The obit of Fred Pigeon which appeared in the New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI newspaper, June 20, 1901, stated: Fred Pigeon, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Pigeon of the city of New Lisbon, died at the home of his mother of consumption on June 12, 1901, age 22 years.  He was ill for several months. The funeral was held last Thursday, June 13, 1901, morning from the Methodist Church in New Lisbon, the Rev. Arn assisted by Rev. Hocking officiating. The family has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

The death certificate information for Peter Fred Pigeon which is located in Juneau Co., WI death records, book 3, page 114: Peter Fred Pigeon, male, white, race-French, occupation-laborer, age 21 years, 6 months and 25 days, father-Joseph Pigeon, born NY, mother-Eliza Semore, born NY, Peter Fred Pigeon, born New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI-November 17, 1879, single, date of death-June 12, 1901, place of death-New Lisbon,WI, cause of death-consumption Pulmonary, duration of illness 10 months, burial New Lisbon, Juneau co., WI

Generation No. 2

2.  MARGARET² PIGEON (JOSEPH¹) was born October 18, 1865 in Fulton, Oswego Co.,NY, and died April 09, 1928 in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI.  She married (1) WILLIAM HENRY HOWLAND March 21, 1881 in Juneau Co.,WI, son of JOHN HOWLAND and MARY COLLINS.  He was born April 18, 1861 in Clifton, WI, and died December 29, 1940 in Camp Dougles, Juneau Co., WI.  She married (2) CHARLES A. SPIES October 27, 1883 in Juneau Co, Wisconsin, son of HENRY SPIES and ELIZABETH ?.  He was born June 21, 1841 in Erie Co., NY, and died February 13, 1919 in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.  She married (3) JAMES MARTZ August 16, 1903 in Tomah, Monroe Co. WI, son of WILLIAM MARTZ and SOFIE MORRIS.  He was born May 12, 1860 in Richland. Center, Richland Co.,WI, and died November 10, 1916 in Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI.  She married (4) HENRY PIERSON September 26, 1926 in Lincoln Co. WI, son of ALBERT PIERSON and MARY MILLER.  He was born June 11, 1880 in NJ.

Notes for MARGARET PIGEON:

Margaret Pigeon's marriage to William H. Howland is located in the marriage records of Juneau Co.,WI Volume 3, page 159. It is: William H. Howland, to Margaret Pigeon, residence of husband-New Lisbon, WI, bithplace of husband-New Lisbon, WI, Place of marriage-New Lisbon, Wi, marriage dat March 21, 1881, father of husband-John Howland and mother of husband-Mary Howland, parents of the wife- Joseph Pigeon and Eliza Pigeon.

In 1900 census, WI, Juneau Co., New Lisbon City, ED 84, page 5:  Charles Spies, head, age 59, born October 1840, born NY, both parents born Germany, maggie, wife, age 36, born October 1863, had 7 children and 6 living, born NY, father born French Canada, mother born NY, married 16 years, Charles, son, age 13, born 1887, NY, Amerson (sp) I think this is actually Harrison, son, born 1893 WI, Francis, daughter, born 1896, WI, Edward, son, born 1898, WI, Nellie, daughter, born 1900, WI. they live hear the Chris Lutz family which is Margaret's sister Zoi's family.

There is no divorce for Charles Spies and Margaret Pigeon Spies found in Marathon Co. from 1900-1905. This was checked by researcher Beth Stahr in 1995 and there was no marriages for Margaret in Marathon Co., for Maggie/Margaret Spies in Marathon Co., from 1908-1921

The Marriage of Margaret Pigeon to James Martz is listed in the WI pre 1907 marriages as: Name of husband-James Martz, father's name-William Martz, mother's name-Sophia Morris, occupation of husband-laborer, residence of husband-Tomah, WI, birthplace of husband-Richland Center, WI, full name of wife previous to marriage-Margaret Pidgeon-Spies, full name of father of wife-Joseph Pidgeon, name of mother of wife before marriage-Wliza Seymour, birthplace of wife-Fulton, NY, color of parties-white, date of license-August 10, 1903, time marriage contracted-August 16, 1903, place marriage contracted-City of Tomah, WI, By what ceremony contracted-Joining of hands, names of witnesses- Harvey Clark and Charles T. Cloflim (sp),

In 1905 census, WI state, Marathon Co., Wausau city, 9th Ward page 995, Charles Spies, head, age 64, divorced, born NY, parents born Germany, occupation-cook, Charles, son age 17, born WI, both his parents born Ny, works as a day laborer, Harrison, son, age 13, born WI, Edward, son age 9 born WI. All are single but for Charles, father who is divorced.

In 1910 census, WI, Lincoln Co., Merrill city, 105 Thomas St, ED 60 page 5,or page 253,  census taken April 18, 1910; James Martz, head, age 56, married 7 years, born WI, both parents born PA, works as laborer, Margaret, wife, age 48, born NY, had 15 children 7 living, Harry, step son, age 17, born WI, Francis, step daughter, age 16, born WI, Elsie, daughter, age 5, born WI, Mary E. daughter, age 2 born WI.

In 1916 Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI sity directory shows a James an Margaret Martz living at 609 Grand Ave and later at 609 State St. Also residing there was a Harrison Martz(sp) a laborer. James was a paper mill worker as was John Abrahamson, whose wife's name was Philmenia.

In 1920 census, WI, Lincoln Co., Merrill city, ED 114, page 3b: Margaret Martz is a boarder, she is age 52 widowed, born NY, no occupation, Mary Martz is age 12 and is a boarder. They live in the home of John Abrahamson age 70, born Finland, citizenship-1893 NA, 1909 (?) works day laborer on the city streets.  and his wife Phileman,age 66. Phileman's mother is Canadian French, and their is a step son of the Abrahamson's, Frank Tauchett, age 28, Frank was born in WI and his Dad is Canadian French and the mother is born in WI.  Possibly the Frank has a tie to the Pigeon family who are Canadian French.

The funeral information from the Merrill WI newspaper, April 12, 1928,for Margaret is as follows: Funeral Friday.  Mrs. Margaret Pigeon-Pierson, who died Tuesday morning (about April 10, 1928) of heart trouble at Holy Cross Hospital was born October 18, 1865 and leaves her widower, Henry Pierson, three sons and three daughters, Mrs August (Mary) Kottman, Mrs. Francis Tozier, Mrs. Elsie Englin and Harry, Charles, and Edward Spies. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Church of the Ascesion.

Gloria Tozier Krueger told me in converstion March 1995 that her mother, Francis Spies Tozier told her (Gloria) that her (Francis) mother Margaret Pigeon's real name was Margaret Montre. Gloria had heard the name Pigeon and knew that it was related but did not know how.

More About MARGARET PIGEON:

Fact 1: Margaret's marriage to Wm. H. Howland is in marriage book # 3 page 159

Fact 2: Margaret's marriage to Charles Spies is in Juneau Co.Wi, book 5 page 26

Fact 3: Her funeral was held at the Church of the Ascension, Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI ??

Fact 4: In 1916 she was living at 609 Grand Ave., Merrill, Lincoln Co., WI

Fact 5: after 1916 she lived at 609 State ST., Merrill, Lincoln Co.,WI

Fact 6: In 1910 census it states that Margaret had 15 children adn 7 living.

Fact 7: When Margaret married Henry Pierson,  she was age 50 and he was age 66.

Fact 8: Margaret's marriage to Charles Spies is in Boo 5 page 26, at Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for WILLIAM HENRY HOWLAND:

In 1905 census, WI, Juneau Co., 2nd wrd of city of New Lisbon, page 326:  William Howland, head, age 48, born WI, both parents born England, occupation-miller, Mary J., wife, age 37, born WI, Eva, daughter, age 18, occupation-housework, ?, daughter, age 15, May, daughter, age 14, Myrtle, daughter, age 13, Jennie (sp), daughter, age 10, ?,Maybe Charles, son age 3, ?, maybe Irma, daughter, age 1, Mary Needham, mother.

In 1910 census, WI, Juneau Co., City of New Lisbon, ED 80, page 8; William H. Howland, head, age 48, married 23 or 28 years, born WI, Mary (sp), wife, age 42, married 23 or 28 years, had 16 children and 9 living, born WI, May, daughter, age 18, born WI, Lizzie, daughter, age 14, born WI, Charlie, son, age 7, born WI, Emma, daughter, age 6, born WI, Caroline, daughter age 3, born WI, John P. or D., son age 1 3/12 born WI, Albert, brother, age 46, married 17 years, born WI, Elsie, niece, age 12 born WI, Mary Needman, mother, age 90, widowed, had 13 children and 8 living, born England.

In 1920 census, WI, Juneau Co., Lisbon Twp., New Lisbon City, ED 26, page 6:  William Howland, head, age 58, born WI, both parents born England, Mary, wife, age 53, born WI, father born NY, mother born NY, Charles, son, age 17, born WI, Erma, daughter, age 15, born WI, Caroline, daughter, age 13, born WI, John, son age 10, born WI.

1930 census, WI, Juneau Co., New Lisbon City, ed 29-21, page 129 B.

William Howland head, rents, 8 for property value, no radio, age 67, married age 24 when married, can read and write. born WI, both parents born England, works as laborer at odd jobs. Mary, wife, age 63, , married at age 20, can read and write, born WI, father NY, mother WI.  John, son, age 21, single, can read and write, born WI and both parents born WI. laborer of odd jobs. This family lives about 5 residences from David Pigeon.

The obituary of William Henry Howland, found in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI newspaper on January 9, 1941, states that he is the son of John and Mary (nee COLLINS) Howland. He was born April 18, 1861 in Clifton, WI and died at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Barrett of Camp Douglas on December 29, 1940.  He was united in marriage at New Lisbon, Juneau, Co., WI, on July 18, 1886 to Mary Jane Horton, who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 1937.  To this union was born 13 children, 4 of whom died in infancy and are buried in the New Lisbon, WI cemetery.  Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Eva Hodges, Camp Douglas, WI; Mrs Nora Hyde, WI Rapids; Mrs. Mae Schwan, Iron Ridge; Mrs. Myrtle Wagner, New Lisbon; Mrs. Jessie Man, Cleveland, OH; Charles of WI Rapids; Mrs Irma Barrett, Camp Douglas; Mrs. Caroline Martin and John of New Lisbon; also 1 sister, Mrs. Susan Prothero, Kimberly, Idaho; 27 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

More About WILLIAM HENRY HOWLAND:

Burial: St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Notes for CHARLES A. SPIES:

Marriage abstract of Charles Spies to Francis L. Bailey, Juneau Co., WI: Name of husband-Charles Spies, father of husband-Henry Spies, mother of husband-Elizabeth Spies, occupation of husband-lumberer, residence of father-Necedah, WI, birthplace of husband-Erie Co., NY, full name of wife-Frances L Bailey, father of wife-George W. Bailey, mother of wife-Susan Bailey, birthplace of wife- left blank, time when marriage was contracted-August 20, 1866, place marriage contracted-Mauston, Juneau Co., color of parties-white, by what ceremony contracted-religious. no witnesses listed,

In 1870 census, WI, Juneau Co., Village of Necedah, page 105B taken July 12, 1870; Charles Spease, male, age 28, common labor, real estate value-400, personal property value-100, born NY, Francis, female, age 21 keeping house, born NY, Mary Boleg (sp), female, age 17, attending school, born WI, Emerson Boleg, male, age 16, born WI, Elsworth Boleg, male, age 5, born WI.

In 1880 census, WI, Monroe Co., Oakdale Twp., page 36:  Charles Spies, age 39, farmer, divorced, Elizabeth, mother, age 68, widowed.

In 1903-04 Wausau City Directory, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, shows Charles Spies on page 197, res. 118 South 1st Ave.   In 1910 city directory page 234 Charles is listed as laborer living at 107 Alexander with Harrison Spies, laborer, living at same address.  In 1912 city directory page 251 Charles is listed as laborer living at 1037 Harrison Boul. and a Harrison Spies, laborer living at the same address.

1905 census, WI state, Marathon Co., WI, Wausau city, 9th ward page 995; Charles Spies, head, age 64, divorced, born NY, parents born Germany, occupation-cook, Charles, son age 17, born WI, Harrison, son, age 13, born WI, Edward, son, age 9 born WI. All  are single but for the father Charles who is divorced.

I was told by Walter Spies on 10-25-96 that Charley Spies died down in Danville IL about 1919. I believe it was in old folks home and that Charlie's second wife was a full-blooded Indian woman. Wally's son Danny has done much research on the Spies family.

The information of the death and birth that I have on Charles Spies came off a photo in the possession of Beverly Spies. The handwritting on the back of the photos was her father's Edward Spies. I am using those as the accurate dates.

Buried at the Danville, Vermilion Co., IL National Cem., date of death-February 13, 1919, buried in section 10, row 2, number 2705.  This information was sent to me by the Danville Public Library, Vemilion Co.,IL,  June 1997. I wrote the Danville National Cem if there was any more information available on Charles Spies buried there and they called me to tell me the information that I have is all the information that there is on this burial.

More About CHARLES A. SPIES:

Fact 1: 1880, Charles is in Monroe Co residing with his mother

Fact 2: Charles is buried in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL

Fact 3: Civil War - 17th WI Inf

Notes for JAMES MARTZ:

James Martz's obit reads; James Martz passes away.  Succumbs at early hour this morning-had been ailing for several months.  James Martz, a resident of this city for many years answered the final summons at 4 o’clock in the morning at his home on Maine St. in the 6th Ward. The deceased had been ailing with a complication of diseases during the past summer and every effort available was secured in effort to regain his former good health.  Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, about ten and twelve years of age. The deceased was 56 years old. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 from the home and 2:00 from Trinity Lutheran Church.

More About JAMES MARTZ:

Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Fact 1: Buried in County area No. 20 (Paupers Field)  and no stone, Merrill, Lincoln Co.

Fact 2: Occupation-paper mill worker

Children of MARGARET PIGEON and CHARLES SPIES are:

6.                i.    CHARLES W. JR.³ SPIES, b. Abt. 1887, NY; d. Abt. 1970, CA ?.

                  ii.    BURTON L. SPIES, b. October 20, 1889, New Lisbon, Juneau, WI; d. April 13, 1901, New Lisbon, Juneau, WI.

More About BURTON L. SPIES:

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

7.              iii.    HARRISON B. SPIES, b. January 01, 1890, Marshfield, Wood Co.,, WI; d. June 28, 1951, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI.

8.              iv.    FRANCIS ALMA SPIES, b. January 01, 1896, Marshfield, Wood Co.,, WI; d. June 28, 1992, St. Paul , MN.

9.               v.    EDWARD OREN SPIES, b. May 13, 1894, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. December 22, 1963, Wakefield, Gogebic Co., MI.

                 vi.    LILLY ELIZA SPIES, b. April 05, 1900; d. November 14, 1900.

More About LILLY ELIZA SPIES:

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 2: May also be called "Nellie"

Fact 3: Lilly's death is found in book 3 page 80 of the Juneau Co., WI death records.

Children of MARGARET PIGEON and JAMES MARTZ are:

10.           vii.    ELSIE³ MARTZ, b. December 01, 1904, LaCrosse, La Crosse Co., WI; d. Unknown.

11.          viii.    MARY ETTA MARTZ, b. May 22, 1907, Tomah,  Monroe Co. WI; d. May 21, 1990, Wakefield, Gogebic Co., MI.

                  ix.    JAMES MARTZ.

More About JAMES MARTZ:

Fact 1: James' name was on Mary Martz birth record.

Fact 2: James died about age 7, acc. to George Tozier.

3.  ZOIE DORA² PIGEON (JOSEPH¹) was born August 12, 1876 in NY, and died December 27, 1940 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.  She married CHRISTOPHER LUTZ in WI.  He was born May 1866 in Germany, and died June 15, 1919 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for ZOIE DORA PIGEON:

I have copy of Dora Pigeon Lutz's Alien registration card in the "Lutz" file and also a photo of her with a left thumb print. I do not know why there is one on file since she always stated that she was born in NY.

In 1900 census, WI, Juneau Co., ED 84, page 5a: Chris Lutz, born May 1866 age 34, married 16 years, born Germany, no citizenship shown, Zoe, born July 1865, age 34, born NY, had 8 children and 5 living, Alice, daughter, born November 1887 age 12, Joseph, son, born December 1890, age 9, Paul, son, born February 1893 age 7, Lizzie, daughter, born May 1897 age 3, Willie, son born 1899, age 1.

In 1910 census, WI, Juneau Co., New Lisbon City, ED 80, page 98: Chris Lutz, head of house, age 55, married 28 years, born Germany, Dora, wife, age 42, had 13 children and 8 living, Mary, daughter, age 12, born WI, Willie, son, age 10, born WI, Myrtle, daughter, age 8 born WI, David E., son age 5 born WI, Freddie F., son age 4 born WI.

In 1920 census, WI, Juneau Co., New Lisbon city, page 14b: Dora Lutz, head, age 53, widowed, born NY, father born Canada and spoke French, Mother born Canada and spoke French, Blanch, daughter, age 22 born WI, father born Germany and spoke German, William S., son, age 20 born WI, Myrtle, daughter,age 18, born WI, David, son, age 16, born WI, Freddie, son, age 13, born WI, Joseph, son, age 29, born WI. They live near William Delap's, Andrew Fike's and more Delap families.

Mrs. Dora S. Lutz obituary states that she was age 73 when she died and a long time resident of New Lisbon, (Juneau Co., WI) and that she died at the home of her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lutz in this city, Friday, December 27, 1940. She was born in NY state. Her husband, Christopher Lutz, died several yeas ago. Funeral services were held at the home of her son Joseph, Monday afternoon and burial was made in the family plot in the New Lisbon Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Joseph, David, and Fred of this city and Paul of LaValle, and three daughters, Mrs Mae Isaacson, (Myrtle) Mrs. Victor Wells, and (Alice) Mrs. John Fike of this city. Her son William preceded her in death,

Another obit which I have a copy of states: Mrs. Chris Lutz, nee Dora Zoie Pidgeon, was born in Ny state August 12, 1867 and die at the home of her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lutz, in this city (New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI), December 27, 1940 at the age of 73 years and 4 months and 12 days. When a young girl she moved with her parents to New Lisbon where she was united in marriage to Christ. Lutz. Thirteen children were born to that union, seven of whom preceded her in death. Mr. Lutz died many years ago. Surviving are the following children; Joe Lutz of New Lisbon, Paul Lutz, La Valle, Mrs. Alice Fike, Town of Clearfield, Mrs. Myrtle Wells, Fred Lutz, Dave Lutz, Mrs. May Isaacson, New Lisbon, and also two brothers, David and Anthony Pidgeon of New Lisbon, 35 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

More About ZOIE DORA PIGEON:

Fact 1: She used the name "Dora" as her first name on some records.

Fact 2: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 3: The cemetery record states that she was born August 12, 1876.

Fact 4: Zoie had 13 children and 7 preceded her in death, her obit of 1941 states.

Fact 5: In 1900 census Zoe states she had 8 children and 5 living.

Fact 6: 1910 census states Zoe had 13 children and 8 living.

Notes for CHRISTOPHER LUTZ:

I have a copy of Chris Lutz alien registration card in the "Lutz" file and also has a picture of Chris and a left thumb print

More About CHRISTOPHER LUTZ:

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Children of ZOIE PIGEON and CHRISTOPHER LUTZ are:

                   i.    DONALD³ LUTZ, m. SHARON ?.

More About DONALD LUTZ:

Fact 1: Buried New Lisbon Cem., New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

                  ii.    MAE LUTZ, m. (1) ? ISAACSON; m. (2) ? NORTON.

More About MAE LUTZ:

Fact 1: Live New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI in her mother's obit.

                 iii.    STELLA LUTZ, m. ? FIKE.

More About STELLA LUTZ:

Fact 1: This person may be the same as Alice Lutz

Fact 2: Lived Mauston, Juneau Co.,WI

Fact 3: She was not married in her mother's obit.

12.            iv.    ALICE MINNIE LUTZ, b. November 27, 1884, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. April 29, 1973, Mauston, Juneau Co., WI.

                  v.    IDA LUTZ, b. August 05, 1885, New Lisbon, Juneau, WI; d. August 06, 1885, New Lisbon, Juneau, WI.

More About IDA LUTZ:

Fact 1: Buried on Joseph Pigeon lot, New Lisbon Cem. New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 2: Died one day old.

13.            vi.    JOSEPH PETER LUTZ, b. December 07, 1890, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. April 01, 1944, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

14.           vii.    PAUL EDWARD LUTZ, b. February 17, 1895, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. October 17, 1982, LaValle, Sauk Co., WI.

               viii.    LIZA LUTZ, b. May 1897, WI.

                  ix.    BLANCH LUTZ, b. Abt. 1898.

More About BLANCH LUTZ:

Fact 1: I find her in 1920 Census with her Mother

                   x.    MARY LUTZ, b. Abt. 1898, WI.

More About MARY LUTZ:

Fact 1: Was she also called Blanch in the 1920 census-age 22.

Fact 2: My mother told me she had 3 children.

15.             xi.    WILLIAM LUTZ, b. June 1899, New Lisbon, Juneau, WI.

16.            xii.    MYRTLE LUTZ, b. Abt. 1902.

17.           xiii.    DAVID EDWARD LUTZ, b. May 07, 1903, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. July 01, 1986, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

18.           xiv.    FRED FAY LUTZ, b. September 09, 1905, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI; d. January 25, 1998, Mauston, Juneau Co, WI.

4.  DAVID FRANCIS² PIGEON (JOSEPH¹) was born March 14, 1871 in Volney, Oswego Co., NY, and died July 28, 1947 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.  He married LYDIA LUCINDA FIKE October 12, 1908 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI, daughter of ANDREW FIKE and NANCY BOYER.  She was born December 04, 1892 in Casenovia, Sauk Co., WI, and died January 20, 1977 in Mauston, Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for DAVID FRANCIS PIGEON:

Dave Pigeon's registration of birth which is in the Juneau Co., WI courthouse is as follows:  Dave Pigeon, male, white, father-Joseph Pigeon, father's occupation-laborer, mother's name previous to marriage-Eliza Semore, date born-March 14, 1871, town born-Osego Co., NY(This should be Oswego Co., NY), birth place of father-NY state, birth place of mother-NY state, name of person signing affidavit-Dave Pigeon, residence of person signing-New Lisbon, WI, date of affidavit-September 3, 1938, date of registration-November 4, 1938, Notary Public-Lawrence Larson.

In 1910 census, WI, Juneau Co., Town of Lisbon, ED ? page ? : Dave Pigeon, head of house, age 39, married 2 years, born NY, both parents born NY, occ-horse dealer, he works on his own account, he says he can read and write and he rents a house, Lydia, wife, age 18, married 2 years, born WI, father and mother born OH, she cannot read or write, Joseph A., son, age 9/12 born WI. Near them live the Andrew Fike family, Alice Fike and Rosebell Young.

Lillly-Pigeon-Skinner told me on a visit with her on April 11, 1998, that her family lived down in Baraboo, on Lake St. in about 1916, for a short while. He father went down there to find work.   She also told me that when her brother Davey was little the David Pigeon family moved up to Merrill, WI, where David Pigeon's sister lived in order to find work ther. That was following the time that the house burned, which was across the tracks from where the later residence was.  She also told me at that time that Peter LaSarge, was her father's cousin. She told me on the same date that her name was Lilly Mae Pigeon, but when she began school the teachers started calling her Lillian and that is where she was first called Lillian and that name was what she was called for many years.

Lilly Pigeon-Skinner told me on November 1, 1992 that her folks lived just north of the tracks, and the house burned from sparks from the RR train. They then moved up into the Wausau, Marathon Co., WI are for about 1 year, where her Dad worked. Lilly had not been born yet. This house that burned was just north of where they later lived, south of the tracks  Lily was born across the river, and then they moved over by "Rothes" old plant, near the school and then they moved down by the river again.

In 1920 census, WI, Juneau Co., City of New Lisbon, ED ?, page ?,: David Pigeon, head of home, rents house, age 49, married, cannot read or write, he was born  NY, his father born NY, Lydia, wife age 29, married, cannot read or write, born WI, father and mother born PA, Joseph, son, age 10, he did attend school since 9-1-1919, he cannot read or write and was born WI, David, son, age 8, he has not been to school  and he was born WI, Lillian, daughter, age 5, born WI, Dorthy Young, niece, age 2 11/12 born WI.

1930 Census, WI, Juneau co., City of New Lisbon, ED 29-21, Page 129 B:

David Pigeon, head, Own, 750, no radio, does not live on a farm, male, white, age 59, married, married age 27, did not attend school since 1929, cannot read and write, born NY and both parents born NY, english spoken, laborer of odd jobs.  Lidia, wife, age 39, married married at age 17, can read and write, born WI, father born PA, mother born WI, does not work.  Joseph, son, age 20, single, can read and write, born WI, father born NY, mother WI, works laborer at odd jobs.  David Jr., son, male white age 20, single, can read and write, born WI, laborer of odd jobs.   Lily, daughter, white age 16, single is in school and can read and write, born WI, no occupation, Dorothy, dau, female, white, age 13, single, is going to school, can read and write, born WI, father born NY, mother born WI, no occupation.

David Pigeon's death certificate information which is in Book 18 page 79 at the Juneau Co., WI courthouse: Dave Pidgeon, died New Lisbon, veteran-no, SSN#-no, white, male, married, wife Lydia (age 55), date of birth-March 14, 1971, born NY, father-Joseph Pidgeon, father born France, mother-Eliza Semore, mother born France, informant-Mrs. Dave Pidgeon, burial-July 31, 1947, Funeral director-C. M. Lamson,Cause of death-Exhaustion, Emanciation, heart failure, date of death-July 28, 1947 at 10:40 AM, duration of illness-1 1/2 years, due to cerebal hemorrage, MD- E.M. McIntosh.

David Pigeon's obit which was in the New Lisbon Times and the Juneau co., Argus Thursday August 7, 1947 is as follows:  David Pidgeon was long-time resident here.   David Pidgeon, son of Joseph and Eliza Pidgeon was born March 14, 1871 in Osego Co.,( this should be Oswego Co.) NY  and died at his home in this city on Monday, July 28, 1947 at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 14 days. He had been in ill health for the past five eyars and the alst two of which he was bed ridden.  At the age of seven years, Mr. Pidgeon came to New Lisbon with his parents and had resided her since.  On October 12, 1908, Lydia Fike was united in marriage to him. this union four children were born. They also adopted a daughter Dorthy.  Mr. Pidgeon was a kind and loving  husband, father and friend.   Surviving him are his widow, Lydia, a son Joseph of New Lisbon; a son David and two daughters, Lilly (Mrs. Henry Skinner) of Mauston; and Dorthy (Mrs. John Howland) state of Oregon; 13 grandchildren and a brother Anthony Pidgeon of New Lisbon; other relatives and many friends. A son, Fred Edward and a brother Fred preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Lamson Funeral Home last Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Wilson Martin, pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was made in the New Lisbon cemetery. Relatives from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Pidgeon , Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skinner, Mauston, Claire E. Pidgeon, daughters Lauretta and Carol Ann, and Mrs. Henry Boerema, Chicago; Mrs. Clarence Aldinger, Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. R. Reynolds, Sparta, Paul Lutz and family, LaValle, Edward Schyska, Madison.

Death registration information for Lydia Fike-Pigeon-Modeski  found at Juneau Co., courthouse, Book 29, page 506:  Lydia Lucinde Modeski, date of death-January 20, 1977, date of birth-December 4, 1892, informant-Lillian Skinner, father-Andrew Fike, mother-Susie Buher, cause of death-A.  Generalized carcionomtosa, B. Carcinoma of the Colon.

Obituary for Lydia L. Modjeski, which was in the January 18,?? 1977 issue of the New Lisbon paper is as follows:  Last rites for Lydia L. Modjeski, 84, of New Lisbon who passed away on Thursday January 20th at Hess Memorial Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the daughter of Andrew and Susie Buher Fike and was born December 4, 1892, in Cazenovia, WI. She was married to Dave Pigeon on October 12, 1908. He preceded her in death in 1947. She was united in marriage to Tony Modjeski on April 17, 1960 at New Lisbon, he passed away on April 20, 1964. She lived in New Lisbon area for about seventy years. Survivors include; one son, David Pigeon of Chantilly, VA, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Skinner (Lillian) of Mauston, one sister, Mrs Rose Nicolaw, Duluth, MN, 4 grandchildren and 12 great grand children. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:00 Pm at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon with burial in the family lot in the New Lisbon City Cemetery. 

She is buried in the New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI Cem. S23-R16 (space)

The pre 1907 birth record's for WI show that Lydia L. Fike was born December 4, 1890 in Sauk Co., WI, , reel o323, DX0165

In the pre 1907 birth records for WI there also shows Lydia L. Fike registered as born Dec. 4, 1892 in Richland co. WI, reel 0253, record 000728.

Children of DAVID PIGEON and LYDIA FIKE are:

                   i.    JOSEPH A.³ PIGEON, b. July 23, 1909, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. April 16, 1971, Juneau Co,  WI; m. (1) DAISY MURPHY, December 29, 1936, Juneau Co., WI; b. September 27, 1916, Wyeville, WI; d. October 01, 1946, Juneau Co,  WI; m. (2) MARTHA JOHNSON, April 23, 1947, Juneau Co,  WI; b. February 07, 1920, Union Grove, Whiteside Co.,IL.

Notes for JOSEPH A. PIGEON:

1930 census information is under notes for David Pigeon-father.

Joseph Pegeon's marriage to Martha Snyder which is in the Juneau Co., Courthouse, WI, Book--, page---, Joseph Pidgeon, residence-New Lisbon, WI, born July 23, 1909, age 37, married once before, occupation-RR, Martha Snyder, born February 7, 1920, born Union Grove, Whiteside. IL, married once before, father Louis Johnson, mother-Lyla Wire, maiden name-Martha Johnson, withnesses-Mrs. Dave Pigeon and Mrs. Clair Norton, Marriage date-April 23, 1947

Joseph Pigeon's obit which was in the April 22, 1971 edition of the New Lisbon paper is: Joseph Pigeon, age 61, New Lisbon, died Friday, April 16, 1971 at his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born in New Lisbon and was employed by the Milwaukee Railroad as a section hand. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Lydia Modeski of New Lisbon, a brother, David of Fairfax, West VA, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Skinner of Mauston, amd Mrs. John Howland of Portland, Oregon. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday April 20th at the Hare Funeral home in New Lisbon with the Rev. Ralph Melford officiating. Burial was in the New Lisbon City Cemetery.

Notes for DAISY MURPHY:

Daisy Pigeons obit which was in the October 3, 1946 issue of the New Lisbon, WI, paper is as follows:  Polio is fatal to Mrs. Joseph Pidgeon.  Mrs. Joseph Pidgeon, 30, died Thursday Evening  in St. Camillea's Hospital, LaCrosse of Poliomyelites. She had been a patient there the past week and had been placed in the iron lung. Her illness covered a period of about 10 days. Mrs. Pidgeon, nee Daisy E. Murphy, was born at Wyevill, WI on September 27, 1916. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy, town of Clearfield, she was united in marriage to Joseph Pidgeon on december 29, 1936. Surviving besides the husband and parents are two sisters and six brothers, other relatives and many friends. Private funeral services will be held today (Thursday October 3, 1946) at 2 PM at the Lamson Funeral home with Rev. Wilson Martin officiating. Burial will be made at the New Lisbon City Cem. Willson Martin was pastor of First Baptist Church in New Lisbon, WI.

                  ii.    FRED EDWARD PIGEON, b. August 10, 1910, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. August 10, 1910, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.

Notes for FRED EDWARD PIGEON:

Fred Edward Pigeon's death certificate is in the Juneau Co., WI courthouse and is as follows:   Pigeon-no name, male, white, still born birth, date of birth August 20, 1910, Date of death-August 20, 1910, in town of New Lisbon. father-David Pigeon born NY state, mother-Lydia Fiche (Fike) born Sauk CO., WI, M. D. Dr. E. H. Townsend.   This is located in death book # 3 page 114.

19.            iii.    DAVID ANTHONY PIGEON, b. June 23, 1911, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI; d. February 15, 1985, WVA.

20.            iv.    LILLY MAY PIGEON, b. March 19, 1914, New Lisbon, Lisbon Twp., Juneau Co., WI.

21.             v.    DORTHY DELLA PIGEON, b. January 10, 1917, Baraboo, Sauk Co.,WI; d. August 14, 1990, Oregon.

5.  ANTHONY² PIGEON (JOSEPH¹) was born November 08, 1874 in Volney, Oswego Co., NY, and died November 02, 1964 in New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI.  He married (1) IVA MAY WILCOX, daughter of DANIEL WILCOX and LUCRETIA SLOCUM.  She was born June 30, 1880 in WI, and died September 13, 1919 in Columbia Co.,WI.  He married (2) ELIZABETH (BESSIE) CHRISTOPHER in Fall River, Columbia Co., WI. 

Notes for ANTHONY PIGEON:

In 1900 census, WI, Soundtex, Juneau Co., Camp Douglas, ED ? page ?: Anthony Pigeon, born November 1874, age 25, born WI, Ina, wife, born July 1880, age 19, born WI, Harold, son, born April 1900, age 1/12, born WI.

In 1905 WI state census, Juneau Co., Camp Douglas, page 20: Anthony Pigeon, head, age 30, married, born NY, parents born NY, works as a day laborer, rents,  Inez, wife, age 24, born WI, both parents born PA, Harold, son, age 5 born WI, Verna May, daughter, age 3 born WI, Clare E., son age 1, born WI.  (On page 23 of the same census is Daniel A. Wilcox)

In 1910 census, WI, Juneau Co., Camp Douglas, page 245B; Anthony Pigeon, head, age 35, married 11 years, born NY, laborer at odd jobs,he did not work 8 weeks in 1909 and he has not been out of work since 4/15/1910, he cannot read and write.   Ina, wife, age 29, had 4 children and 4 living, born WI, She takes in laundry in the home. Ina can read and write and she has not been out of work in 1909 Harold E., son, age 10, born WI, Verna M., daughter, age 8, born WI, Claire E., son, age 6, born WI, Ethel R., Daughter, age 1, born WI. (They live near the Wilcox's-Ina's folks)

 In 1920 census, soundex, WI, Columbia Co., Fall River city, ED 9, page 4, : Anthony is age 45 born NY, Clar, son, age 15 born WI, Ethel, daughter, age 10, born WI, Lecutra Wilcox, mother in law age 67 born PA, Frank Allsage (sp) brother age 29, born Poland, citizenship-NR, Perry Stanton, brother, age 42 born WI.

Anthony Pigeon burial-transit permit; Anthony Pidgeon, place of death-New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI, date of death-November 2, 1964, color-white, sex-male, age-91, cause of death-not filed in, type of burial-burial, location of burial-Fall River, WI, J.C. Crandall of Crandall Funeral Home of Mauston, WI gave permission for the transit permit.   Copy in Anthony Pigeon file.

More About ANTHONY PIGEON:

Fact 1: Anthony's marriage to Ina Wilcox is in Marriage book # 5 page 384

Fact 2: Last residence was Pleasant Acres Nursing home, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 3: Buried Fall River, Columbia Co., WI

Fact 4: Died at Pleasant Acres, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., WI

Fact 5: He had been patient of Pleasant Acres since August 1957

Fact 6: Had a lower limb amputated before 1957

Fact 7: Was nearly age 92 when he died.

Fact 8: Anthony's marriage to Ina is listed in book 5 page 384 of Juneau Co., WI mar.

Fact 9: Buried on Daniel Wilcox lot, Block 7, lot 16-November 2, 1964

Notes for IVA MAY WILCOX:

Iva May' death which I have an abstract of in the file states the following:

Columbia Co., WI, Town of Fall River, Iva May Pigeon, residence-Fall River, WI, length of Residence-6 years, 6 months and 20 days, female, white, married, husband-Anthony Pigeon, date of birth-July 30, 1880, age 39 years, 1 month and 13 days, occupation-housewife, father-Daniel A. Wilcox, born NY, mother's maiden name-Lucretia J. Slocum, born PA, date of death-September 13, 1919, cause of death-fracture to spine caused by accident on RR, duration of illness-3 days, information (?0 Lucretia J. Wilcox, of Fall River, Burial-Fall River Cem., September 16, 1919, undertaker-Albrecht and Tobu of Columbus, WI.   Found in Book # 11 page 221, Columbia County Courthouse, October 24, 1995

More About IVA MAY WILCOX:

Cause of Death: Fracture to Spine by accident on RR

Fact 1: Buried Fall River, Columbia Co.,WI

Medical Information: Duration of illness- 3 days.

More About ELIZABETH (BESSIE) CHRISTOPHER:

Fact 1: She is buried in Watertown, WI on Christopher plot

Children of ANTHONY PIGEON and IVA WILCOX are:

22.              i.    HAROLD E.³ PIGEON, b. April 08, 1900, Camp Douglas, Juneau Co.,WI; d. March 18, 1982, Columbus, WI.

23.             ii.    VERNA M. PIGEON, b. March 15, 1902, WI; d. November 29, 1969, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

24.            iii.    CLAIRE E. PIGEON, b. Abt. 1904, WI; d. January 22, 1983.

25.            iv.    ETHEL LILLIAN PIGEON, b. April 05, 1909, Camp Douglas, Juneau Co., WI; d. September 11, 1986, Columbus, WI.

contributed by Patricia Skinner McCord

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