JUNEAU CO., WI. - 1997 QUERIES

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Last Update - 12/21/97   (see note at the bottom)                            

Elaine Drury  Dec 20, 1997

Looking for any information of family of Reubin S EASTMAN B: Boston, MA.15 July 1846. Married Mary Ann WALKER B: 16 Dec 1850 Rochelle, IL. Children: Albertha born 06 July 1868 WI, Aletha born 29 March 1870 WI, Almina born 31 July 1872 WI, Alsina 16 July 1874 WI, Reubin F born 22 Dec 1877 Cresco, IA, Ellen born 18 Aug 1882 Mauston, Juneau, WI, Wilbur born 16 March 1886 WI, Leroy born 15 July 1887 MN, Nellie born 6 June 1889. Would appreciate any information available. THANK YOU

I am seeking information on my gggrandfather, Charles P. CHURCH who was listed in the 1860 Census for Wonewoc Township, Juneau County. He is identified as a farmer, aged 43, born in New York. His spouse is Evaline, aged 40 and born in Vermont.The children at home are Melvin, 17, born in New York; Niles, 7, born in New York;Edgar, age not legible, born in Wisconsin; Alma, 2, also born in Wisconsin.He is not in this area for the 1870 Census.

I am looking for any information related to the family of Isaac LUKE, who was born about 1830 in WI. He married Rebecca HEWITT on Feb 20 1851 in Sun Prairie, Dane Co., WI. The following children were born in Summit, Juneau Co., WI between 1852 and 1868: Alonzo, Robert, Orville, Mollisia, Elizabeth, Orrin, Simeon, Angelia Rebecca, and Amanda.    

Diane Midkiff

Edwin Lewis CADY of NY wed Elizabeth "Betsy" CUTLAND of England on Nov. 25, 1855 in Mausten (then Adams Co., I believe). The bride was 16 and was the daughter of Philip and Susan Cutland of Swimbridge, Devon, Eng. Sure wish someone could help me find out who Edwins parents were. The couple had their first child, Milton, in Jan. 1860 and in Feb. of 1862 he went off with the 10th Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery.  If someone could look in the 1860 census there may be some answers. Three CADY'S from the community of Fountain all joined the same unit in  the Civil War. One was Edwin and I believe the others were relatives.  The census was a year before they joined and may tell me who was living  with whom.

Searching for info. re ROGERS in Juneau Co. Abigail b. 1811 NY (married Christopher GOODENOUGH), Joshua TRUMAN b. 1816 NY m. Fannie COWLES, Amanda WEBBER, and Henry A. b. 1820 NY m. Melinda HOYT, all came to Juneau county in 1857. The mother Martha surname possibly McKNIGHT b. 1787 in MA, died after 1870. Have collected much information on Rogers in Juneau/Monroe counties which I'd be happy to share. Feel that the other ROGERS families in Juneau at that time as well as THOMPSON are all connected. Anne Philiben

SCHULTZ: ggrandfather Christian Schultz is on 1860 & 1870 census Germantown, Juneau Co. My ggrandmother is on 1870 census as Dorinda.  In the sketch of Christian Schultz in Adams Co. biography compendium (see Adams Co. webpage) ggrandmother's name is listed as Dorothy CHAIRMAN.  Elsewhere, I have seen it as SCHIRMER or SCHIERMER or SCHIC/I??.  Census says she was born in Hesse - as was Christian.  I know this to be correct.  I do not call myself a genealogist by any sense of the word.  I am at a loss to learn her true maiden name.  I would appreciate any suggestions anyone might have for me.  I plan to make a trip to the area as soon as I have a good idea of what to do when I get there!

WEBSTER:  grandfather Harry L. Webster b. 1882 grew up around Juneau/Adams Co.  His siblings were brothers Jud (career US Army-was he the Joseph Webster that died in WWI?-, his wife Carrie, who lived in Mauston for many years, sons Lyle and Keithley);  Paul (daughter Phyllis); Roy (was in US Army in Phillipines 1906); sisters Zoe and Nan.  Grandfather Harry married grandmother Nettie SCHULTZ.  (Nettie first married George KLIPPEL who was killed in the Spanish-American war).  My father Francis Irwin WEBSTER, b. 1906 Friendship, was named (supposedly) after his grandfather or Harry's grandfather?  In the census reports I have seen to date, I can't figure out which of the many WEBSTERS on the rolls were my grandparents WEBSTER??  I have more census rolls ordered--but thought I'd try a query?? Thank you.

My great great grandfather Edward MURRAY married Ellen VAUGHN and lived in Lyndon Station/Mauston area. He was originally from County Meath, Ireland. They had many sons and one daughter (that I know of) Sr. Vincentina, a Sinsinawa  Dominican nun. Please send me any information that you might have. My grandmother was Marie Murray.

I am looking for info. on PFROM. John W. was my g.father. d1976 in Mauston.  He was married for a short time to Ethel Zaidee AMLAW-SMITH. They had 1 child  together, Susan Marie, born 2/22/44 in Mauston. John's father was John M. (u-u), mother:Susan M.(u-u), John M.s parents were Martin(u-u) & Willimina(u-u). My g.father had at least one sibling, Charles(u-u). I know so little due to the fact that John deserted Ethel & Susan when she was 2. I'm not looking for any information about his subsequent marriages or children. Thank you...Paula Deml   [email protected]

Seeking info on QUIRK and JOHNSON families. Bernard QUIRK (1834-1912), son of James & Brigette QUIRK, married Helen JOHNSON (1842-1883), daughter of Matthew & Mary JOHNSON, in Sauk City area on 29 Dec 1862. Bernard QUIRK probably was born in Ireland and is thought to have immigrated to Wisconsin with his parents by way of Canada. Nothing known of JOHNSON family. Children of Bernard & Helen QUIRK include: John James (1864-1891); William Bernard (1872-?); Sarah Jane (1876-1912); Brigette (1876-1878); Thomas Joseph (1879-?); & Henry Arthur (1881- ?). They lived in Spring Green, later Honey Creek; attended church at St. Luke's in Plain, later Our Lady of Loreto in Honey Creek. Louise QUIRK apparently was a relative, possibly James McKENEY as well.

Hezekiah PECK Jr. (1820-1856) had moved to WI from NY by the 1850 census, which listed him living with his family and his parents in Dodge County. His family (spouse Lucinda Ellis Peck & children Smith, Mary Ann, Oscar A., & Cordelia PECK) were living around Mauston in 1851 when Cordelia died. Although it is known that his family was still in NY in 1847, family history notes indicate Hezekiah came to Lyndon [Station], Juneau County, between 1842-1844. I am looking for any information that confirms Hezekiah PECK was in Juneau Co. before 1850. Also, any info on the place of birth of his last 2 children: Hannah SYlista PECK (1853) & Hezekiah Seth PECK (AKA Seth H. PECK (1856).

My grandfather was the railroad station manager in Lyndon Station. His name was Leslie Dunn. My mother married Bert Sheldon and the Sheldon family linked with the postmaser and teachers.  For information about the DUNN and SHELDON families I would very much like to be posted.

I am researching the family of Jonathan S. and Elizabeth HODGE that were residing in Juneau Co., Wisconsin in the 1855 state census and also in Lindina, in Juneau Co., in 1860.

HEESEN, Alexander. Born 1840 in the Netherlands. Married Augusta Behrend of Germany. Ran the flour mill in Elroy, Juneau County, Wisc. during the early part of the this century (ca. 1920). Son of Hendrik Jan Heesen and Willemina Prinsen. Children: Charles (Karel), Alice (Ales), Ruth (Roete), Helen (Lena), Henry (Hendrik), Bob (Robert), Paul, Fred (Fritze), and Emma. Charles Murphy of Kendall is a grandson. Does anybody have any more information about Alexander?

I am searching for information on the following family: Charles BATES born about 1862 died 1889 in sawmill accident in Millston, Jackson Co.WI. He was married to Amanda SKINNER in Juneau Co.WI 1887. Amanda was the daughter fo William SKINNER and Sarah Jane BASSETT. Two children were born to this couple. Rufus BATES and Hattie BATES. I woould like to hear from anyone who may know the BATES family who resided in Juneau, Jackson and Monroe counites of WI. Thank you

Pat Skinner McCord   Sep 10, 1997

Charles SKINNER born abt 1836 NY, married Sarah BURKE who was born abt 1847 PA. Sarah was the daughter of Stephen BURKE and Emeline. Stephen was born Connecticut and Emeline was born NH. They had the following children: George SKINNER, Golda SKINNER, Sylvia SKINNER, Fred SKINNER,Rufus SKINNER, Nellie SKINNER, Edna SKINNER, Lenah SKINNER. They resided in Juneau Co. (Orange Twp. and Clearfield Twp.) and also Monroe Co. If your are researching this family I would love to hear from you. Thank you. Pat

Andre FIKE, son of Leonard FIKE and Catherine FRANCE. Andrew born Franklin Co. OH. Lived in Indiana, Sauk Co.WI, Richland Co.WI, and Juneau Co. WI, and Vernon Co.WI. Andrew married Nancy BOYER daughter of Samuel BOYER and Amanda SHUMATE or SHOEMAKER. They had the following children: Arthur born 1884, Ernest born 1885,Lewis born 1887, Frank born 1889, John born 1891, Lydia born 1892, Minnie born 1892, Roseabell born 1895, Della born 1897, Cindy born 1898, Lizzie born 1900, William born 1902. Does any one know anything of this family. I would appreciate your help and I have a lot of information on this family to share with who ever wishes it. Thank you.

Samuel BOYER born VA 1825 died 1909 Vernon Co.WI, married Amanda SHOEMAKER or SHUMATE 1866 GAllia Co. OH. Children born to them were: William, Sarah, John, Powell. All of those were born in VA. Perry was born OH. Nancy who married Andrew FIKE was born WI along with the following: Esther, Franklin,Charles, Malinda,and Lucinda. Samuel BOYER's second marriage was to Eva UMBACH who was born Vernon Co. WI. Samuel BOYER resided in Vernon Co.WI and members of his family resided in Juneau Co. WI, Richland Co.WI and Sauk Co.Wi. I would love to hear from anyone who may know of this family or has information on any of them. Thank you.

William Isssac GREEK born about 1870 Pa son of William GREEK and Betsy NORWOOD, married Amanda SKINNER in Juneau Co.WI. Amanda's parents were Willam SKINNER and Sarah Jane BASSETT. William GREEK and Amanda SKINNER had the following children: Bessie GREEK who married Will SLATER and Marion HANCOCK, John GREEK who married Lucy STEVENS, Frank GREEK, Inez GREEK who married Tom SLY,, Elmer GREEK, Dorthy GREEK who married William SChaefer, Blanche GREEK, who married Lester SLATER, William GREEK, Mary GREEK, Ina GREEK, Hazel GREEK,and Ruth GREEK. This family lived in Juneau Co.WI, Monroe Co. WI, Vilas Co. WI, Rock Co. WI, Vernon Co. WI, and Jackson Co.WI. If any one has any information on this family I would love to hear from you and I have information to share with you.

Anthony PIGEON born 1874 NY, Died 1964 Columbia Co.WI, Anthony's father was Joseph PIGEON and mother Eliza SEYMOUR. The PIGEONS came to Juneau Co about 1874. Anthony PIGEON married and settled in Columbia Co. WI. Anthony PIGEON married Iva May WILCOX. Iva's parents were Daniel WILCOX and Lucrettia SLOCUM. Anthony and Iva had 4 children. They are: Harold PIGEON who married Clara BROSSARD, Verna PIGEON who married Henry BOEREMA, Claire PIGEON who married Francis ISEK and Ethel PIGEON who married Clarence ALDINGER. Any one having information on this family, I would love to hear from you. I ahve information that I will share

Anthony PIGEON born 1874 NY, Died 1964 Columbia Co.WI, Anthony's father was Joseph PIGEON and mother Eliza SEYMOUR. The PIGEONS came to Juneau Co about 1874. Anthony PIGEON married and settled in Columbia Co. WI. Anthony PIGEON married Iva May WILCOX. Iva's parents were Daniel WILCOX and Lucrettia SLOCUM. Anthony and Iva had 4 children. They are: Harold PIGEON who married Clara BROSSARD, Verna PIGEON who married Henry BOEREMA, Claire PIGEON who married Francis ISEK and Ethel PIGEON who married Clarence ALDINGER. Any one having information on this family, I would love to hear from you. I have information that I will share

John H. YOUNG b.1844 Canada, died Oakdale, Monroe Co. WI. First marriage to Elizabeth GERSHAM born 1855 Canada. They had the following children: Edward YOUNG, Jessie YOUNG, Gracy YOUNG,Elsie YOUNG, Hattie YOUNG, Sadie YOUNG,Ida YOUNG, Martin YOUNG, William Young, Charles YOUNG, Tom YOUNG, Louis YOUNG, Sarah YOUNG. The second marriage of John H. YOUNG was to Matilda ST.CLAIR. She was born 1881 WI. They had the following children: Elmer YOUNG, Emil YOUNG, Margie YOUNG, Harvey YOUNG, Nettie YOUNG, Rachel YOUNG, Alvin YOUNG, Sefred YOUNG, Emma YOUNG, Mable YOUNG, William YOUNG, Ormy YOUNG, Neva YOUNG. Part oof this family lived in Monroe and Juneau Co. from what I can see on the census. Any information you have on this family would help. I have information to share

John HOWLAND born about 1810 England, wife Mary born about 1820 England. They had the following childrn: Herman HOWLAND born 1847 WI, Caroline HOWLAND born 1853 WI, Erwin HOWLAND born 1855 WI, Ellen HOWLAND born 1845 WI, William HOWLAND born 1862 WI, Albert HOWLAND born 1864 WI. Census shows that this family started out living in Clifton Twp., of Monroe Co. WI and parts were in Juneau Co. WI in later census. Anyone who has information on this family I would love to hear from and I have information to share with you. Thank you so much.

George SHEARER or SHEAR born Syracuse, Onondaga Co. NY, Married 1889 to Amanda SKINNER BATES Plymouth, Juneau, WI. George's parents were Hiram and Lucy SHEARER or SHEAR . Amanada's parent's were William T. SKINNER and Sarah Jane BASSETT. George was killed by RR cars in 1889. George and Amanda lived in Glendale of Monroe Co., WI Does anyone know anything of this family? Thank you for your help.

George SMITH born 1887 father Frank SMITH, Mother Mary CARTER. Goerge married Hattie BATES 1904 in Rock Co.WI. Hattie's parents were Charles BATES and Amanda SKINNER. Charles was of Jackson Co. WI and Amanda was of Juneau Co. WI. George and Hattie SMITH had one daughter Bessie Maude SMITH who later used the surname of SKINNER. Bessie was born in Adams Co. WI. Hattie later remarried and moved to Marathon Co. WI. Does anyone know anything of this family. Any help would be appreciated and I have information to share if someone wishes it. Thank you.

Pat Skinner McCord   Sep 8 , 1997

Hiram A. INGALLS born 1832 NY died 1885 WI and is buried in the Mauston, Juneau, WI Cem. Hiram INGALLS father was Hiram INGALLS born in MA and mother who's name is unknown was born in VT. Hiram INGALLS married Elnora BONTON. They had 3 children; Edgar D. IGALLS born 1863 WI, Kenneth INGALLS born 1866 WI,Charles INGALLS born 1873 WI. Does anyone know anything of this family?

Seeking ancestors and descendants of Jonathan S. HODGE b. ca 1822 in PA or MI, and his wife Elizabeth (WOOD?) HODGE b. ca 1828 in PA or MI. In 1850 they were living in Racine, Wisconsin. In 1855 they were in Juneau Co., In 1860 they were living in Lindina, Juneau Co., and in 1880. Jonathan was living in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Althea and Frederick Arms in Northfield, Rice CO., MN. Their children were: Mary S., Abram, Horace, Julia and Althea.

Dennison D. UTTER born about 1824 NY and wife Diatha INGALLS born about 1821 Genesse Co., NY moved to Lemonweir Twp., of Juneau Co., WI about 1858. Dennison D. UTTER died shorly following 1858. They had the following children: David UTTER, Dwight UTTER who married Julia Newkirk. These are my great grandparents. Also Dennison and Diatha had the following other children: Betsey Ann UTTER wife of Levi NEWKIRK,Harriet UTTER wife of Amos RICE, Hattie Jane UTTER wife of William Pierce. Following Dennison UTTER's death his wife Diatha married Albert STALKER and they had one child Albert STALKER. Edward STALKER married Nellie PLUMMER. Anyone who has information on any member of this family please contact me. I would appreciate it so much. Dennison UTTER is buried somewhere in Juneau Co., WI but I cannot locate his grave site. No records of the burial are in the cemetery books. Does anyone know the location of his burial?

Researching my BELL family a number of whom lived in the vacinity of Wonewoc. The family came to Wisconsin about 1848-50 and was apparently of Scotch (-Irish?) descent. What little I know of the Juneau Co. Bells indicated they lived there at least into the early 1900s. The family also lived in the Towns of Rutland and Oregon, Dane Co, WI.

Looking for any information re: Thomas & Henrietta CASEY and their daughter Edith Casey. Last known location was town of Eau Claire, WI as of 1900 census. Also found Thomas living with his parents, James & Mary Casey, as of 1880 census in town of Kildare, Juneau County, WI. Thomas was born Nov 1859. Henrietta (maiden name JOHNSON) born Aug 1869. Both born in Wisconsin. 4 known children were Edith May Casey (born Nov 1890 WI), Frank W. Casey (born Sept 1887 WI), Albert J. Casey (born Mar 1892 WI) and Roy Casey. Edith Casey later moved to Washington State, married Joseph RINKE, and died in Pierce County, Washington in Feb 1952.

We are researching COMER (sometimes spelled COMAR) who came t Juneau Co from Ireland. There was a PETER, PATRICK, and WILLIAM according to Land records. Peter had a son, also Peter, who was a prominent pharmacist, married to ALICE LANE, daughter of JEDEDIAH. LEO and MAURICE were Peter and Alice's sons - a son ALBERT died as a child. LEO married HELEN WILLIAMS - daughter of a railroad family, HARRY or WILLIAM WILLIAMS- looking for any connections to COMER, COMAR, WILLIAMS, or LANES - There were connections to families: Fitzpatrick and Hunt, according to cemetery stones - a Mary Ann Fitzpatrick - don't recall name of old cemetery - near Mauston - had stones dating back to 1790s - may have been Necedah or Lindina

Who was their Father, did they have children, where did they go, you know 1,001 questions!

My great-great grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Rogers. She was daughter of a Reuben Rogers and Sally ??. She was apparently living in Juneau County in 1859, as she married my gggrandfather, George Pickering Dissmore, at that time. Land records show _many_ Rogers in the area about that time... most of them have biblical names, and I believe that they were very strong Baptist folks (George P. D. was ordained a Baptist minister in Mauston in 1859). I don't know if you can lead me to any information or not, but I sure would love to have more. I have photos dating back to the 1880's and other information I am willing to share, too.

looking for information on Seth Rogers b.1814 in NY d. 1888 in Summit, Juneau, WI and spouse Bridgett O'Neill. Is there any information on census reports for this family--# of children, names of children. One son known to be John Rogers b. 1855. Thank you for any help that comes from query.

I am researching my family tree and have come across several ancestors that are from and buried in Necedah. Daniel YOUNG born 6/20/1803 died 7/10/1886 Buried at Necedah Catherine FLAHERTY 11/26/1809 in Mullengar Ireland married Daniel YOUNG  Buried in Necedah 2/12/1896 Hugh Flaherty YOUNG married Emaline HARTSON both buried in Necedah MaryAnn YOUNG and John H. ARMSTRONG...both buried in Necedah Samuel Hiles Armstrong...buried in Necedah I would like it if anyone can tell me what cemetary they were buried in and any information from any relatives of the Armstrongs or Youngs My Grandmother born Harriet Gale Armstrong tells me the gravesites are still there in Necedah and if thats true I would like very much to come up there. Any information anyone can give me would be extremely appreciated...

Thankyou...Sheri Ann

Researching Albert BLACKBURN born ca 1862/67 Mauston WI married Lowdena SMOTHERS children Louise, Matilda, NellieM(YEO)Mary, Corneilus, Richard, Helen, Minnie, Elsie chilldren given up for adoption in 1913 and 1927.

Michael GANSER (1819-1895) and his wife Pauline PLATZ (1830-1909) settled in Juneau county around Wonewoc and Union Center. They had about 10 children: Anton (Mary McKenzie), Theresa (Frank Fletcher), Anna (John Cleaver), Sarah (Hans Erickson), Barbara, Adam, Mary, Joseph (Agnes McCabe), Katharine, and Caroline. Would like to communicate with relatives or persons with knowledge of this family. [email protected]

I am looking for information on the following famillies: William STEWART, one of the original settlers of Lindina, 1850. His son, Ira, was a mayor of Mauston. Origen CAMPBELL, of Lemonweir. To Juneau Co. about 1860. Died 1883. Buried in Mauston. Wife Sarah., died 1909, buried in Mauston. Sons, George, Henry, and Gideon, died 1937 and daughter, Estella BETTENDORF, died 1940, both lived in Mauston. John RANDALL, d. 1859, buried Evergreen Cem., Lindina. Son Benjamin Randall married, Mary Hake. Daughters Laura married William Rich, Mahala married William Stewart Enoch FOSSBINDER, one of first settlers of Lindina.

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