I am trying to contact my cousin, George Bishop Jr . I am hoping he is a subscriber as we are resrching the same family. Thanks Jerry

Sorry list, but I've lost Barbara Brady again...the mail is bouncing, please advise. TIA, Judy Huskey

Wed, August 11, 1999, Oconto County Reporter "NOTICE TO HEIRS By Warrenty Deed dated June 26, 1888, John Volk and Alwina Volk, husband and wife, conveyed the real estate described below to the "District Board of School District No. 2, Town of Gillett," now known as the Oconto Falls School District, for public use limited to educational purposes. Part of this parcel of real property is now improved and occupied by what is now known as the "Jefferson School". The deed between John and Alwina Volk contains a reversionary interest granting certain legal rights to the heirs of John and Alwina Volk regarding such property. Therefore, consistent with this reversionary language contained in the 1888 Warranty Deed relating to the real estate described below, it is necessary for the District to attempt to identify and contact any and all heirs (or assigns of heirs) of John Volk and/or Alwina Volk. If you believe you are an heir of John or Alwina Volk, and can reasonably demonstrate such relationship, please contact the undersigned counsel representing the Oconto Falls School District, by letter dated on or before September 25, 1999." (........long property description follows) Dated this 30th day of July, 1999. Godfrey & Kahn S.C. By: Timothy J McCoy Wisconsin State Bar No.:1020122 CONTACT INFORMATION: Reference: John and Alwina Volk Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. Attn: Timothy J McCoy 333 Main Street PO Box 13067 Green Bay, WI 54307-3067 Tel.: 920-432-9300 Fax: 920-436-7988 E-Mail: tmccoy@gklaw.com GB52950_1.DOC

Linda, Hope you get the originals back, but until then there are some good ones sent in by researchers at the following address: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wioconto/genlinks.htm Hope this helps, Rita I cannot believe what happened today! Netscape did something very weird and suddenly all of my bookmarks were gone... some of which were private sites, the addresses of which I'll never be able to recreate

Linda, If there is a "Letter of Intent" or Natualization Paper for you male ancestor in Brown County and it was filed in county court (as most were) it would be at the ARC (Area Resource Center) at the University of Wiisconsin in Green Bay. That is where mind came from. Here is the site address; AREA RESEARCH CENTER University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Cofrin Library - Special Collections Director - Debra Anderson 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Phone - (920) 424-3347 Special Collections: http://www.uwgb.edu/~library/dept/spc.html Special Collections Request form: http://www.uwgb.edu/~library/forms/spc.html This is a common problem for people. Becoming a citizen years ago was a two step process. Where ever your ancestors were living shortly after their arrival, the MALE head of the house (only) would sign a petition called the "Letter of Intent (to become a US citizen)". This was done at the local courthouse OR local federal building. They did not share information with each other but both routes were legal. Most were done through local courts. Then a while later (time varies with the individual) the male ancestor returned to the local court (or nearby federal one) of where ever he was THEN living, showed his copy of the "Letter of Intent" and applied for Naturalization. Often these were not in the same place. Sometimes that man did not even bother with the second step so was never actually naturalized. Women were citizens only through a male until well into this century, so did not apply. Hope this helps, Rita I'm very confused! This is what I understand: the Declaration of Intent is a document that is filed in the county where the immigrant intends to reside prior to the person actually leaving their country of origin. Is that correct? I'm getting conflicting answers on exactly where I should look for these documents on my ancestors. The coordinator of the Brown County, Wisconsin website claims that the documents are held at the county level, but the county says they have no naturalization information. Is the Declaration of Intent the same as an application for citizenship? Where in Wisconsin should I look for this information? All that's left to tie the bow on my Norwegian ancestry is the ship & immigration information... how the Rasmussens & the Paulsons came to Ashwaubenon (and then to Waukechon) from Norway in 1882. Is there anyone out there who can help? Thanks... Linda

I cannot believe what happened today! Netscape did something very weird and suddenly all of my bookmarks were gone... some of which were private sites, the addresses of which I'll never be able to recreate. I HATE when software goes crazy! I've contacted the Netscape website to see if, by some strange chance, the program has a hidden backup file. If not, two years of collecting bookmarks is gone. (I have no backup of the file.) With a BIG giant groan and a deep breath... thanks! Linda

I'm very confused! This is what I understand: the Declaration of Intent is a document that is filed in the county where the immigrant intends to reside prior to the person actually leaving their country of origin. Is that correct? I'm getting conflicting answers on exactly where I should look for these documents on my ancestors. The coordinator of the Brown County, Wisconsin website claims that the documents are held at the county level, but the county says they have no naturalization information. Is the Declaration of Intent the same as an application for citizenship? Where in Wisconsin should I look for this information? All that's left to tie the bow on my Norwegian ancestry is the ship & immigration information... how the Rasmussens & the Paulsons came to Ashwaubenon (and then to Waukechon) from Norway in 1882. Is there anyone out there who can help? Thanks... Linda

Hi everyone! I have just created a new list for Wisconsin. Why, you might ask? Well, this list will be for discussion of ANY TOPIC dealing with Wisconsin, not just genealogy or history alone. The list will also cover any changes that take place on the America Local History Network - Wisconsin site (listed below). TO SUBSCRIBE: Send an email to: Majordomo@rootsquest.com Subject: this is optional, you may leave it blank For Mail Version: subscribe wi_alhn (and nothing else in the body) For Digest Version: subscribe wi_alhn-digest (and nothing else in the body) Once you sub to the list, you will receive a welcome letter with instructions on how to unsub from the list in the future. It will also tell you a little more about the list. Hope to see you all there! Thanks! -- Cindy Johnson *American Local History Network - WI* http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/WI_index.html *My Wi. Family History Page* http://www.ameritech.net/users/cindyjohnson1/Family_history.htm *WI Census Data* http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/censusindex.html *Saxonia House Restoration Project* http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/saxoniahouse.html

I have been working on the Oconto County Towns Page at the site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wioconto/towns.htm and would appreciate any help on some hard to find history and family names for: Chase Little River Bagley Maple Valley Riverview If you have information to share on these or any other places in the County, please send it to me for posting. You will receive my undying graditude and full credit on the page unless you specifically asked otherwise. Thank you, Rita

Didn't know you were ill, and very happy to see you are better and back! After you have had time to catch up, write me. Take your time, no hurry! I missed you. Rita Hi Gloria and Everyone, I'm back after a long leave due to illness....and then my modem was not working, perhaps due to lightening. I am backlogged by hundreds of e-mails that were waiting for me, and I apologize to Rita and to all who may have been waiting for some kind of communication from me. I'm really sorry, and am trying to catch up. Gloria, I don't have an answer about the brick, but I'm intersted primarily in the article: Fred Ellmann was related to both my grgrandmothers, who were Ellman(n)s. Frederick Ellmann was b. abt 1841, probably in Bagemuhl or Boock, Pommern, and he married Caroline nee Ellmann. In Oconto, he was a saloon keeper until his death in 1886. The brick was perhaps ordered for one of the buildings on Main Street in Oconto, for there was a block referred to in an old advertisement in the Oconto paper as the Ellmann Block, in which my grandfather and his brothers had their business: C. E. Wittkopf Furniture. (The Wittkopf Bros. were also Undertakers, as was often the case with Furniture or Cabinetmakers.) On the left of their store in the photo was "Geo. Dagen Wines and Cigars". On the 2nd floor of the building, there is a sign reading "Salvation Army Meetings Every Night at 8 p.m...."(remainder illegible). I would appreciate any information on the location of the building(s) on Main St.; does it still exist? And anything about the furniture store, the Wittkopfs or the Ellmanns would be wonderful. As for "Pensaukee Brick"...could it be that the brick was made from materials which came from Pensaukee, which may have made superior bricks? Just a guess...if you find out, please keep us posted. It's good to be "back in the loop" again! Joann Levin received a copy of an article from this weeks Oconto Reporter, > which has a brief reference to an ancestor. In the article it indicates > he is making Pensaukee brick for a building owned by Fred Ellman. The > original article appeared in the paper July 25, 1874. > > Since what I currently have on Sevari Fabry indicates he lived in Town > of Oconto, and was a blacksmith by trade; this reference to Pensaukee > brick is interesting. > > Does anyone have any knowledge on what they would be referring to when > they say Pensaukee brick. > > Gloria

Hi Gloria and Everyone, I'm back after a long leave due to illness....and then my modem was not working, perhaps due to lightening. I am backlogged by hundreds of e-mails that were waiting for me, and I apologize to Rita and to all who may have been waiting for some kind of communication from me. I'm really sorry, and am trying to catch up. Gloria, I don't have an answer about the brick, but I'm intersted primarily in the article: Fred Ellmann was related to both my grgrandmothers, who were Ellman(n)s. Frederick Ellmann was b. abt 1841, probably in Bagemuhl or Boock, Pommern, and he married Caroline nee Ellmann. In Oconto, he was a saloon keeper until his death in 1886. The brick was perhaps ordered for one of the buildings on Main Street in Oconto, for there was a block referred to in an old advertisement in the Oconto paper as the Ellmann Block, in which my grandfather and his brothers had their business: C. E. Wittkopf Furniture. (The Wittkopf Bros. were also Undertakers, as was often the case with Furniture or Cabinetmakers.) On the left of their store in the photo was "Geo. Dagen Wines and Cigars". On the 2nd floor of the building, there is a sign reading "Salvation Army Meetings Every Night at 8 p.m...."(remainder illegible). I would appreciate any information on the location of the building(s) on Main St.; does it still exist? And anything about the furniture store, the Wittkopfs or the Ellmanns would be wonderful. As for "Pensaukee Brick"...could it be that the brick was made from materials which came from Pensaukee, which may have made superior bricks? Just a guess...if you find out, please keep us posted. It's good to be "back in the loop" again! Joann Levin received a copy of an article from this weeks Oconto Reporter, > which has a brief reference to an ancestor. In the article it indicates > he is making Pensaukee brick for a building owned by Fred Ellman. The > original article appeared in the paper July 25, 1874. > > Since what I currently have on Sevari Fabry indicates he lived in Town > of Oconto, and was a blacksmith by trade; this reference to Pensaukee > brick is interesting. > > Does anyone have any knowledge on what they would be referring to when > they say Pensaukee brick. > > Gloria

Just received a copy of an article from this weeks Oconto Reporter, which has a brief reference to an ancestor. In the article it indicates he is making Pensaukee brick for a building owned by Fred Ellman. The original article appeared in the paper July 25, 1874. Since what I currently have on Sevari Fabry indicates he lived in Town of Oconto, and was a blacksmith by trade; this reference to Pensaukee brick is interesting. Does anyone have any knowledge on what they would be referring to when they say Pensaukee brick. Gloria

Well, it's been a long time since I posted my "most-wanteds" so I'll repost in hopes a new person finds a connection. Oconto Co: ASHLEY TOUCHETTE (+ Brooks, Leonard, Vanvonderen) PORTER Shawano Co: ASHLEY (Krake, Huntington) Waupaca Co.: ASHLEY/ANSELIN/ASLIEN/ASSELIN & var. BOZILE/BEZILE/BERZILL/BRAZIL & var. BODOH/BODAH ASHLEY, BODOH/BODAH, & TOUCHETTE are also Brown Co., just in case there's a question. ;-) Happy Hunting! Marsha Ashley Wilcox mwilcox@lnd.com Wilcox Web Design -- http://start.at/WilcoxWebDesign USGenWeb County Coordinator for: Lake Co., IL -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~illake/ Listowner for ILLAKE-L, tracing your roots in Lake Co., IL (Temp CC) Iron Co., WI -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiiron/ Home Page -- http://mall.lnd.com/wilcox/ My Genealogy Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mawilcox/index.htm SpamHunt! -- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1616/

Look inside of the Platt Book for a copyright date. I have two, and the copyright dates are 1952 & 1960, look inside the front and back. Karolyn of Jasper, IN ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Fuhrman <furham@evansville.net> To: <WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 7:55 PM Subject: [WauShaOcon-L] Plat Book > I have come across a Plat Book for Shawano County. It has no dates or copyright to tell me when it was published. The only thing it says is that Ralph Kuckuk was the County Clerk at the time. Does anyone know when Ralph Kuckuk was the County Clerk. of Shawano County. > > Randy Fuhrman > > Researching (Fuhrman and Magewske in Shawano County) > unty)

I have come across a Plat Book for Shawano County. It has no dates or copyright to tell me when it was published. The only thing it says is that Ralph Kuckuk was the County Clerk at the time. Does anyone know when Ralph Kuckuk was the County Clerk. of Shawano County. Randy Fuhrman Researching (Fuhrman and Magewske in Shawano County) unty)

If you had ancestors working in the early Wisconsin logging business are are personally interested, here is a site to take a look at. Starts with an old letter to home written by a gent of the times working in a camp. There is much more. Just though I would share the offering from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin (Rita): http://www.shsw.wisc.edu/wisconsinstories/documents/lumber/hedi dnt.htm

I'm pretty sure they paid to have their histories in this book. -----Original Message----- From: Jim Carmody <jcar@americanisp.com> To: WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com <WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, July 26, 1999 1:56 PM Subject: [WauShaOcon-L] Biographical Record... >One more comment on the "Commemorative Biographical Record of The Upper Wisconsin Counties....." > >The Waupaca City library has a copy of this book in their Wisconsin section. I was able to find Walter Hobson, a relative of mine, listed. He was a farmer in Waupaca county beginning in 1852. He was active in politics and was the township clerk, which was probably why he was listed. > >The farm that he homesteaded is still owned and operated by a Hobson! > >Jim Hobson Carmody >n Carmody > >

One more comment on the "Commemorative Biographical Record of The Upper Wisconsin Counties....." The Waupaca City library has a copy of this book in their Wisconsin section. I was able to find Walter Hobson, a relative of mine, listed. He was a farmer in Waupaca county beginning in 1852. He was active in politics and was the township clerk, which was probably why he was listed. The farm that he homesteaded is still owned and operated by a Hobson! Jim Hobson Carmody n Carmody

Thanks for all your input, people! I got a lot of good feedback, enough where I'd have to write too many individual Thank You messages. So I hope all those who responded will accept my public Thank You! The auction closed at $86 and <redmondb@tznet.com> bought it. Sure hope s/he is a part of this list & offers to do lookups! Hey, seems fair! After all, the book covers Waupaca & Shawano counties, as well as others. ;-) Mark, if they're on microfilm, d'you think the FHC might have a copy? Marsha Mark Johnson wrote: > > Hard to say that its worth $61, but I found a reference to my great grandfather Carl Schroeder in the counterpart Biographical Record for Brown County which listed some details of his business and political affiliation which no one in the family had any knowledge of. > > I looked for my Oconto family in the Biographical Records which included Oconto County, but didn't find mention of them. It seems that if you were an ordinary farmer who stuck to the farm, you weren't mentioned. But townspeople, especially businessmen who needed public notoriety, did get a short bio. > > Someone has put most, if not all these bios on microfilm. I found a very complete collection in the Dallas Texas public library. > > Date forwarded: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 17:21:44 -0700 (PDT) > Date sent: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:21:09 -0500 > From: Marsha Wilcox <mwilcox@lnd.com> > Organization: Perpetually Behind! > Subject: [WauShaOcon-L] Need advice on a book at auction > To: WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com > Forwarded by: WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi listers! > > The following book is up for auction at e-Bay. > > "BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF WAUPACA, PORTAGE, WOOD, MARATHON, LINCOLN, > ONEIDA, VILAS, LANGDALE and SHAWANO COUNTIES, WISCONSIN- (1895)- Huge 10 > pound book ! Thick cover (leather)is loose but still attached. Back > cover separated from the book. Text is complete, tight and in good > condition. A candidate for being rebound, but hey, a great source! > Current bid: $61.00 > > Is anybody familiar with this book? Is it worth going much higher for? > I'm very tempted! > > Happy Hunting! > Marsha Wilcox

I am in the process of setting up a new site, and would like to ask you to visit it and let me know if you see any problems with it. Kind of a Sneak Preview. I have not announced the site yet, but plan to soon. While you are there, be sure to add your Genealogy related society's listing as well as any books or materials they or you have for sale. There is also a place to put a query if you are looking for a particular book or genealogy material. There are links to sites I have found helpful in researching on the internet. I would like to ask all of you to add sites that have been particularly useful in your research so others can benefit from your experience. Also, if you have a site, add it, too. That way, you will be there when I announce the site. My purpose is to create an interactive site where users can obtain information and share their information and experience. The URL is: http://www.geneasearch.com/ Thanks in advance, Donna Trewitt trewitt@fullnet.net