At 05:03 PM 2/14/99 -0500, Kristen Eberlein <kristeneberlein@mindspring.com> wrote: ... >I couldn't find ANY listings for the town of Herman in either the >first or second filming of the 1870 Federal Census. Does anyone >know what the story is? ... Kristen has apparently got an answer to her specific question. But for the benefit of others who are having trouble finding certain towns in Shawano County, here is some information I found today: As Kristen noted in her message to the list earlier today, the Shawano County towns listed in the 1870 census are as follows: Angelica, Belle Plain, Grant, Heartland (correct spelling is apparently Hartland), Kishina (correct spelling is apparently Keshena), Pella, Richmond, Shawano, Washington, and Waukechen (correct spelling is apparently Waukechon). The reason only these towns were listed is because they were to only towns which existed at the time of the 1870 census. There are seventeen townships which were created after the time of the 1870 census (shown with the year of their creation and the town from which they were created): Almon (about 1872, from Seneca) Aniwa (1885, from Hutchins) Bartelme (1912, from Almon) Birnamwood (1883, from Wittenberg) Fairbanks (1878, from Seneca) Germania (1886, from Fairbanks) Green Valley (about 1872, from Angelica and Washington) Herman (1871, from Richmond) Hutchins (created as Hutchinson in 1878, from Almon; name changed to Hutchins in 1880) Lessor (late 1870, probably from either Waukechon or Hartland) Maple Grove (mid-1870, from Angelica) Morris (1881, from Seneca) Navarino (1874, from Waukechon; briefly called Mayville) Red Springs (1911, from Herman) Seneca (1871, from Richmond) Wescott (1901, from Waukechon and Richmond) Wittenberg (1880, from Seneca and Almon) Keshena and Shawano no longer exist; Keshena "disappeared" between 1870 and 1875, while Shawano (originally named Shawanaw) was split off to become parts of Richmond, Washington and Waukechon in 1877. The Town of Langlade existed as part of Shawano County between 1881 and 1883, being a part of other counties before and after that time. The Town of Matteson existed between 1856 and 1860, then made part of Waupaca County. The Town of Milltown existed from 1879 to 1880; it was called Norwood between 1880 and 1881, then made part of Langlade County. The Town of Rolling was created from Norwood in 1880, then made part of Langlade County in 1881. The Town of How was created in 1875 from Green Valley, then made part of Oconto County in 1879. Beware: I double-checked the dates I listed above, but there may still be errors in them. Rollie

Dear List, Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry asking what happened to the township of Herman, Shawano County in the 1870 census. Hats off to Jennifer Hoffman, who advised me to look in the township of Richmond, stating that "just about all of Shawano County west of the town of Richmond is included in the Town of Richmond listing." Today I went back to the microfilm, looked under Richmond, and promptly found my great-grandparents. For those interested, the Shawano County towns listed in the 1870 census are as follows: Angelica, Belle Plain, Grant, Heartland, Kishina, Pella, Richmond, Shawano, Washington, and Waukechen. Best, Kristen Eberlein Durham, North Carolina

I have kind of an odd question. Is there anyone out there with information on this family? Specifically I'm looking for Christian (1816-1885) and a Friedrick who would have been around the same age. I cam across a researcher looking for Fred who came from Germany to Shawano County. I was wondering if anyone had information that would connect the two families or access to old newspapers that might have an obit for Christian - died January 7, 1885. Thank you. Bianca Researching Koeppen, Retzlaff, Boettcher _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/

Dear List, I couldn't find ANY listings for the town of Herman in either the first or second filming of the 1870 Federal Census. Does anyone know what the story is? My great-grandfather, Frederick John Eberlein, and his wife Catherine Goerner moved to Herman in 1869/1870. They had a total of 15 children, 11 of whom lived to adulthood. The family moved into Shawano proper in 1880, shortly before my grandfather, Michael Gustave Eberlein, was born. There are still several Eberleins living in Shawano, as well as descendants from the female lines (Cronce, Reichel, etc.) I'd certainly welcome hearing from any connection. ___________________________________________________ Kristen James Eberlein 226 Monmouth Avenue Durham, North Carolina 27701-1908 kristeneberlein@mindspring.com

Hi, There is an old town "called" Herman in the Township of Herman in Sheboygan County about 7 miles northwest of the city of Sheboygan. It is on State Highway "M" and is where Lakeland College is located. Hope this helps, Rita Dear List, I couldn't find ANY listings for the town of Herman in either the first or second filming of the 1870 Federal Census. Does anyone know what the story is? My great-grandfather, Frederick John Eberlein, and his wife Catherine Goerner moved to Herman in 1869/1870. They had a total of 15 children, 11 of whom lived to adulthood. The family moved into Shawano proper in 1880, shortly before my grandfather, Michael Gustave Eberlein, was born. There are still several Eberleins living in Shawano, as well as descendants from the female lines (Cronce, Reichel, etc.) I'd certainly welcome hearing from any connection. ___________________________________________________ Kristen James Eberlein 226 Monmouth Avenue Durham, North Carolina 27701-1908 kristeneberlein@mindspring.com

Seems like these names have com up lately on the lis. I found a description of a Manuscript of personal and family letters of Armand DUPIEREUX at the Green Bay Area Research Center - 1855-1907 in the special collections department. The correspondence is described as being about life in northeastern Wisconsin and includes letters from Civil war soldiers. Other writers include MINSART, and LEVASSEUR surnames. Green Bay SC 61. Hope this helps, Rita

I have a John Doty b. NY; married 2 sisters; had a son Eugene Doty b. 1856, Michigan; John and family was in Shawano Co. Wisc by 1860. After checking 1860, 1870, and 1880 Census MY GUESS IS THIS. JOHN DOTY, son of JAMES DOTY and DEBORAH (HAINES), married MARY BUCK, dau. of SCHUYLAR BUCK amd SARAH DOTY. They had a son EUGENE DOTY b. 1856, Michigan. Mary died and JOHN DOTY married her sister MARTHA "JANE" DOTY. They moved to Shawano Co., Wisconson where Jane had a son JOHN dOTY, JR. in 1859. Jane remarried ca 1865 to JAMES WARNICH OR WARWICK ca 1865. By then John Sr. and John Jr. had died and the 1870 census shows that Jane and James had 2 children and Eugene Doty was living with them in Waupaca Co., WI. EUGENE DOTY marriedEMMA MANN in 1874 and in 1875 he had a son Charles Doty b. in Clintonville, Waupaca Co., WI. Did John Doty, Sr. die in the Civil War? Is there an obit for John? Where did Eugene die? His son Charles married Mollie Frank and moved to St. Louis, MO. and had a child in 1898. Does my guess register with anyone? Does anyone have any info on this family. Relatives of this family are Buck, and Cronk. Peter Doty is the brother of John Doty. This is my connection between the mayflower and today. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Clare clp8@Juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi, Woodlawn Cemetery is south of Mattoon in the Township of Hutchins. Go south on County D past the Nazarene Church and turn right, go about 1 mile, they are buried on the north side of the road, the Catholic Cemetery is on the south side of the Road. Manley Shelley tore a barn down on our property at one time when I was a kid. Karolyn My family is also buried there. at jasper, IN -----Original Message----- From: fbchan <fbchan@cedar.alberni.net> To: WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com <WauShaOcon-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 12, 1999 12:28 PM Subject: [WauShaOcon-L] SHELLEY, HUTCHINS , BAKER, DEMING My Gggrandfather Volney Orrin Knapp SHELLEY 1830 - 1906 homesteaded in Shawano County. Several of his Children are reputed to be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hutchins, WI. Problem: I can't find Hutchins, in present Day WI. I presume it shrank in size, over the years. Volney's sister Amanda Shelley married Simon BAKER. Simon and Volney were in the Civil War together. Several of the SHELLEY children married HUTCHINS Descendants of Volney Orrin Knapp SHELLEY 1 Volney Orrin Knapp SHELLEY b: May 05, 1830 in PA d: February 18, 1906 in Mantoon, Shawano Co., WI +Caroline DEMING d: 1848 *2nd Wife of Volney Orrin Knapp SHELLEY: +Mary Elizabeth DEMING b: July 13, 1836 in Hartford WI m: October 05, 1850 in Center, Waupaca, WI d: March 19, 1898 in Weyauwego, WI Both Caroline and Mary were daughters of Smith DEMING 2 Carrie M SHELLEY b: September 25, 1851 d: January 07, 1927 +Hiram LOOKER m: May 23, 1869 in Waupaca Co, WI 2 Lafayette SHELLEY b: March 05, 1853 2 Mary Anne SHELLEY b: September 25, 1854 in Milwaukee, WI d: March 17, 1905 in Eagle Lake TWP, Otter Tail Co. MN +George Henry HUGGETT m: June 20, 1875 in Wayauwego, Waupaca WI 2 Olive E SHELLEY b: March 08, 1857 +Garrardus LOOKER m: June 20, 1875 in Weyauwega, WI 2 Charles Smith SHELLEY b: December 23, 1858 d: March 03, 1906 +Ellen RECTOR m: August 22, 1877 2 Simon O SHELLEY b: January 31, 1864 d: November 02, 1905 +Ina or Ida HUTCHINS m: April 22, 1879 2 [2] Abigail K SHELLEY b: June 30, 1865 d: December 1954 +Warren HUTCHINS m: April 22, 1879 d: 1918 2 Ernest SHELLEY b: May 11, 1868 d: February 10, 1946 +Lena Holt m: September 09, 1889 in Waupaca Co, WI 2 Purley Shelley b: April 06, 1873 2 Alice E SHELLEY b: May 07, 1875 d: May 05, 1929 in Flint MI +Isaac HOLLAND m: January 20, 1905 Does any one recognize any of these names? Can anyone give me an address for a Woodlawn Cemetery in Hutchins, WI? Thanks, Betty Chan

Hello all, Quick note to let you know that my site has had quite a few hits thanks to all of you! Also wanted to let you know that I have added two new newspaper clippings. The first is the accounts of President Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The second is of Gov. James T. Lewis' model thanksgiving proclaimation. These are listed on the State Topics page under newspaper clippings. Please feel free to stop by and check it out. ENJOY! And thanks for visiting!!!!! http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/WI_index.html -- Cindy Johnson :0) NEW SITE! American Local History Network - Wisconsin A compilation of Historical & Genealogical Information http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/WI_index.html My Wisconsin Family History Page http://www.ameritech.net/users/cindyjohnson1/Family_history.htm

My computer crashed last week and I lost the info on who I was supposed to be doing Ogdensburg/St. Lawrence look ups for - I know that there was a Murray and someone else. If you could please send me your info again. I will try to get to it. Tory

I must share with you all a terrific experience of meeting some long lost relative. I knew the Bohm's on my mother's side started out in Bonduell, and this town being small, I found addresses on the web of all the Bohms living there currently, and wrote to them all, hoping that I would hear from at least one. A Milton Bohm received my letter, thinking it was just a crackpot letter, inadvertantly pushed it away in a drawer. This was last September. Last month when he visited his daughter in SC he happened to bring this letter to show her as she was researching their family lineage and not really knowing what to make of this letter. She read it, realizing there might be a connection and wrote to me, sending me some information of what she had. I immediately phoned her and we quickly realized we were connected, he was my mother's cousing.My mother is 96 yrs old this month so she was really excited also. They drove the 200 miles to my home last week end and we talked and talked and shared all our research info with each other, and also a picture of my mother's mother's family portrait including all the children taken about the late 1800. What a treasure. Now we have newly found family living just 200 miles away and we intend to visit them within the month. I am so excited. Perserverance sure does pay off. And Milton has since returned to Bonduell, and promised to stop and visit another relative we remembered, hoping she will be able to furnish us still more information, in Hartford WI. Just had to share my news with someone who understands the thrill of getting a "hit" as well as those times when we are so frustrated by reachin a "brick wall". Helen -- The Seafarer Crew in Bolivia, N.C. visit us at:http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/2900/index.htm

Thank you to all the kind folks who wrote me with information on naturalization records. It is much appreciated. Lyn

All, You are welcome to see what's new at; http://www.rootsweb.com/~wioconto/ New pages added include; Old Medical Terms and definitions Glossery of Terms found in Genealogy and definitions Wars Fought in what is now the United States, 1565 - 1902 List of Old Occupations and their modern definitions GAR posts and Member's Names from 1880's Direct Links to Major Wisconsin Geneolgy Resources Direct Link - New Oconto County Genealogical Society Homepage Updated Genlinks page with more than 100 links from GenWI listers What It Is - Names of genealogical documents and defines them. and more. If you have information you would like to add, please write to me directly and we will get it posted! Thank you, Rita Zorblitz@prodigy.net

Hi, How could I access Wisconsin naturalization records for 1873-78? Do I need to write somewhere, or can I get them inter-library loan? Any help appreciated. Lyn

I am looking for info on William Seaman West. I know he was living in Clintonville (Waupaca Co.) Wi. in 1879. Other names connected to William are Ann Genett West m. Joseph Addison Dame, and William's cousin, Ella Criddle. Thanks, Jean

Hi, This was good news to many. If you received this on other lists, I apologize, but it is worth sharing! Rita ARCHIVE PUTS HUDDLED MASSES ON-LINE - Volunteers scanning Ellis Island Records. (SF Examiner 2/2/99) Climbing the family tree will take a lot less clawing as soon as a nonprofit foundation finishes a more than $15 million project to post Ellis Island immigration records on the internet. By helping people to access information instantly that previously was buried in a bureaucratic quagmire, the project will revolutionize genealogical research for many of the more than 113 million Americans who already actively pursue their family histories. Officials at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in NY, the same organization that gave Lady Liberty a face lift in 1986 without any public funding, estimate that more than 40% of Americans can trace their European ancestry back to Ellis Island. "This is going to be a reference point", said Vern Deubler, Pres. of the Calif. Genealogical Society, which was based in San Francisco for a century before moving to Oakland this year. "It's going to provide people with very important leads". By the end of next year, the foundation hopes, people will be able to enter any information they know about a progenitor and the program will search more than 20 million records for a match. The software will even be able to tolerate misspellings. If a match is found, the researcher can choose to print out a photo of the ship and a copy of the original manifesto that marked the immigrant's arrival. At Fisherman's Wharf on Monday, Stephen Briganti, Chairman of the foundation, said the new database would especially help Bay Area researchers. He said the Bay Area remains one of the major hubs for Eliis Island immigrants and their descendants. Tens of thousands of immigrants came here after arriving through the port, first to fuel the Industrial revolution and later to farm wine grapes. He said first generation travelers from the main Ellis Island years - 1892 to 1924 - still live in the area. Briganti added that Californians' interest in Ellis Island immigration research, based on requests for the foundation's resources, is outstripped only by New yorkers'. The database - which organizers say could be ready by the end of 2000 - will catalog records of almost 20 million immigrants who flooded the tiny NY Harbor island. Until now, those documents have been stored at the National Archives and Immigration and Naturalization Service in the clunky microfilm format. The first phase of the project was to collect and digitize records and install computers at the museum. Now, Briganti said, putting the information on the Internet has become a top goal as well. "We're pretty confident this is going to work," Briganti said. "It's not perfect, but it's light years ahead of going to the Archives." A demonstration of the system showed that a reseacher can enter information in any or all of 11 fields, which ask for personal information such as the subject's name and country of birth, and immigration, like the subject's port of entry. Foundation spokeswoman Peg Zitko said the project got off the ground when a nationwide network of Mormon volunteers agreed to digitize the microfilm information for free. Thousands of volunteers have logged more than 2 million hours; they've entered 3/5's of the data so far. A spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City said the project was important to the church's mission. "We've always been involved in genealogy," said Dan Rascon, "because linking to our family helps us understand who we are and what we may become." Information on the project may be found at www.ellisisland.org on the internet. (And I just want you all to know that I typed this, not scanned, so I hope I get some appreciation out there!!!!!!!! Best, and good night! Terry in Calif.) PS, Please feel free to pass this along to other genealogy lists

Hello, When a person looks at the pre-1907 WI Birth, Death, and Marriage microfisch and microfilms, what do they see? Are they organized by name, year, county, or what? What information is presented? And is there both an index and the actural records to all three of these? I have the opportunity to use them for the first time and would like to understand what I will be working with in order to use them most effectively in the short time I have. Many thanks, Rita

Hi All, A baker bought his fresh butter from a local woman in the mid- 1800's in northern Wisconsin. Like most professional "dairymaids", she ran the family dairying part of the farm with hard work and skill, churning the fresh milk down in the semi-underground "spring house" where cold well water was used to keep the milk products fresh. She made not only sweet butter, but salted butter, which lasted longer and put it into the fired clay crocks of various sizes used as molds. The family customers would use the butter (each crock having a certain price) then return the crock for reuse. The final step was using the wooden "hand press" to push the butter down into the crocks so there were no air holes to irritate the buyers. This wooden press also left a molded design on the top of the butter; the distinctive first letter of the family surname, surrounded by daisies. She was known for miles for honesty and the top quality of not only the butter, but the "pot" cheese, goats milk and cheese, and other soft cheeses. The baker was concerned that the one pound bricks of butter she sent him were "light", and weighing them proved his suspicions right. The woman was shocked when she received the notice that she was to appear in court for not sending the full pound bricks of butter. During the session, the judge asked the woman about her mode of weighing the butter which she sent to the baker. She explained that she did not use weights on the scale when she cut his butter bricks. For years she had bought one pound loaves of bread from the baker and used those as the weights for measuring the bricks of butter she sent him. The case was dismissed. Hope you enjoyed this one, Rita

Hi Eveyone, I am new to the list, searching for any Info. Re. Samuel Clifford Vaughan, Born: March 26, 1878,in Riverdale, Queens, Co. N.S. Can. Sam moved to Waupaca, Wis. United States. ?. Was living there in 1921 when his mother died. Married: Teresa Lena Fronck, April 03, 1906. Willing to share any Vaughn, Vaughan Info. I have. Regards, Gary. garyv@liv.auracom.com

Does anyone have any information on one Oscar Bowman who was a carraige maker in New London from about 1868- the mid 1880's (as far as we can tell) His shops occupied an entire block on Water St, and his home stands today at Smith and Cook Sts. I have the real estate abstract on the home, have found him in census records, and have found ads etc. in old papers. But after the mid 1880's I lost him. He is my great, great, grandfather. Thanks.