This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Steltzner, Heffelfinger Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZEC.2ACE/1157.2 Message Board Post: Dear Sallie; At the Barron County Court House I have found the following information on what you were inquiring about. Death cert for Cora Ann Steltzner Barron Co Vol. 37 pg 362 Cora born 15 july 1888, died 9 Jan. 1968 in am, female, white, 79 yrs. old, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Rice Lake, widowed, housewife in own home, resided 940 Craite Ave. in Rice Lake, parents are Lewis Heffelfinger and Elizabeth Clemons, informant is Raymond Steltzner of Rt 2 Forest Lake MN, cause of death was heart failure-coronary (1 hr.) and arteriosclerosis dibetes mellitus, burried Nora Cemetery of Rice lake by Kenneth Hyllegren of Rice Lake. Death cert. for August Steltzner Barron CO Vol 35 Pg 318 August born 28 Oct. 1877, died 15 June 1965 at 3:15 am at St. Joseph's Hospital in Rice Lake, resided at 9 40 Craite Ave. Rice Lake, male, white, married, age 87, retired carpenter/general building, born Rice Lake, military-no, parents Henry Steltzner and Mary Beyer, informant was Cora Ann Steltzner-(age 77)-wife, cause of death was respiratory failure-cerebral vascular occlusion (2 mo. duration) - senile cerebral arteriosclerosis, burried Nora Cemetery Rice Lake by Hyllengren Funeral Home of Rice Lake. Births name/ father/mother/date/sex/vol/page August Charles / Henry / Mary Baxer/(also seenas Baker)/ 28 Oct. 1877 /M/ 48 / 231 Irene Elizabeth/ August C. / Cora Ann Heffelfinger/ 14 Aug. 1910 / F / 54 / 148 The rest of these are all August and Cora Children Clarence Leroy/ 24 March 1916 / M/ 77 / 399 Eleanor Cora / 19 May 1923 / F / 21 / 452 Lawrence Edward / 26 May 1914 / M/ 11 / 56 Leona May / 29 June 1920 / F / 19 / 338 Lorraine Loretta / 29 Aug. 1925 / F / 54/ 59 Lucille Joyce / 29 July 1927 / F / 54 / 60 Lewis Henry / 16 Aug. 1908 / M / 2 / 188 Raymond Carl / 11 May 1912 / M / 11 55 Theresa Ann / 10 Jan. 1933 / F / 31 / 360 Viola 21 Feb. 1918 / F / 15 / 565 August Norman / 9 May 1922 / M / 20 / 387 There were a few other recordsbut these are what you requested for now. There are different last names for August Mother but that is quite common inthese old records with the different dialects and someitmes the handwriting. August Charles has some siblings here also. Let me know how this goes and good luck. Sincerely, Mary Peterson

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Markus Gilbertson, a substantial citizen of Section 3, west, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, Feb. 16, 1867, the son of Gilbert and Mary (Engebretson) Gunderson. He attended school in Norway, and as a young man worked on farms and in a malting plant. He came to America in 1903, and bought 40 acres in Section 3, west, Dallas Township, this county, He fixed up the house, erected a barn and outbuildings, and cleared some twenty acres. There he carried on general farming for nine years. In 1912 he traded his farm for another tract, consisting of 50 acres in the same section. Here he put up a good set of buildings, including a pleasant home, and a barn, erected in 1919, and furnished with the James equipment. He has cleared about thirty acres, some of which he had to stump. As a farmer and dairyman he is making a good living, and as a good citizen he is doing his duty in every respect. Mr. Gilbertson was married in Norway, Nov. 16, 1893, to Gurena Solie, the daughter of Ole and Leah (Winthrop) Solie, both now deceased. Mrs. Gilbertson died Feb. 24, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbertson had seven children. Gilbert was born Dec. 6, 1894, and is now in Penn, N. D. Ole was born Dec. 24, 1896, and lives in Coopertown, N. D. Elling was born Oct. 20, 1899, and lives in Bloomer, Wis. Leonard was born Dec. 22, 1904; Lillie was born June 16, 1907; Martha was born Nov. 25, 1908, and William was born April 19, 1913. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Carl E. Westerland, an estimable farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Township, was born in Finland Sept. 22, 1878, the son of Carl and Ella (Nordland) Westerland, also natives of that country, the former of whom died in 1886, and the latter of whom is still living there. In the family there were seven children: Carl E., of Oak Grove Township; Lena, wife of John Bergman, of Oak Grove Township; John, of Escanaba, Michigan; Sophia, of Sweden; Ilgot, of Finland; Helma, the wife of John Berg, of Brooklyn, New York; and Alfonse, of Sweden. Carl E., the oldest of the family, was reared in his native land and as a youth became a sailor, in which capacity he visited many of the principal ports of Northern Europe. He came to America in 1903 and located in Philadelphia, Penn., where he learned the carpenter's trade. In 1908 he went back to Finland for a short time, but in 1909 again came to America and worked in the mines in upper Michigan. He came to Barron County in 1910 and bought 40 acres in section 4, Oak Grove Township. Later he added forty more in the same section. For a while, in order to secure the funds necessary to improve his farm, he worked in the woods winters and in the summers did carpenter work in the neighborhood. In the meantime, he gradually developed his place. He cleared forty acres, put up fences, and erected a good set of buildings with his own hands. He now carries on general farming on a profitable scale, and does considerable dairying, having a good herd of mixed Holsteins. Mr. Westerland was married Nov. 27, 1904, to Olga Johnson, who was born in Finland Feb. 16, 1881, the daughter of John August and Matilda (Hegbloom) Johnson, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom still lives in Finland. Mr. and Mrs. Westerland have five children: Florence, born Feb. 27, 1905; Holger, born Aug. 10, 1909; Leon, born Aug. 3, 1911; Elmer, born Jan. 6, 1915; and Agnes, born June 10, 1917. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 356-357.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Lewis Voll, a retired farmer, living in Barron City, has resided in this county since 1903. On his arrival here he bought 160 acres in Section 23, Barron Township, and set to work to improve it. He cleared 75 acres, repaired the house, remodeled the barn and operated the farm for five years. Then he sold it and in 1908 bought 40 acres in Section 26, to which tract he added by subsequent purchase until he had brought the area of his farm up to 120 acres. Of the total area 45 acres were cleared when it came into his possession and he continued the work until 75 acres were cleared. He also erected a fine set of buildings and for several years continued general farming and dairying. His place was a well improved one, house and barn being furnished with electric lights, and the barn with James equipment, the air pressure water works being provided for both. The cattle were of the Holstein variety. Mr. Voll did good service for five years as supervisor of his township and one year as assessor. In the spring of 1920 he rented the farm to his son, Herbert, and acquired a home in Barron where he now lives. He is a stockholder in the Barron Co-operative Creamery, the Barron Consumers' Store, and the New Richmond Packing Co. Mr. Voll was born Nov. 27, 1857, in Germany, son of Ludwig and Charlotte (Borck) Voll, natives of that country, who came to America in 1873 and located in Sauk County, this state, where they farmed the remainder of their lives, the father dying Feb. 27, 1906, and the mother May l6, 1896. In the family there were three children, Lewis and Herman, now of Baraboo, and Frank, who is deceased. Lewis received his education in Germany, came to this country with his parents and remained with them until 1878. In 1881 he went to South Dakota and took a homestead of 160 acres in Hamlin County. He broke a large part of this tract and erected a set of buildings. There he devoted himself to wheat raising for ten years. Then he came back to Sauk County, this state, and after two and a half years of farming there, bought 80 acres in North Freedom Village, Wis. From there he came to Barron County. Mr. Voll was married Jan. 1, 1879, to Emma Mogler, born March 26, 1861, in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wis., daughter of John and Johanna (Klein) Mogler, who came to America from Germany in the late fifties and located in Sauk County, this state, where they lived the rest of their lives, the father dying June 10, 1893, and the mother in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Voll have three children: Anna, Frank and Herbert B. Anna was born Aug. 30, 1879, and is now Mrs. W. R. Cuthbert, of Barron Township. Frank was born April 19, 1887, and lives in Barron City. He married Edith Otis and has one child, Iona May, born Dec. 23, 1914. Herbert B. was born Nov. 26, 1897, and now operates his father's farm. He was married in 1919 to Mabel Hutchison, born Sept. 19, 1901, daughter of Ira and Della (Carr) Hutchison, of Barron County. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert B. Voll have one child, Betty Bell, born May 14, 1920. Lewis Voll belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and is affiliated religiously with the Methodist Episcopal Church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 117-118.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Martin Vogt, who is profitably engaged in farming and poultry raising in Crystal Lake Township, of which he is a public official, was born in Jackson County, Illinois, Aug. 16, 1888, son of Hans H. and Alvina (Schroeder) Vogt. The father, a native of Germany, came to America in 1870, settling in Jackson County, Illinois, and remaining there until 1911, when he came to Barron County, Wisconsin, and bought 80 acres in Crystal Lake Township, Section 7. After a residence of one year on this place he retired and took up his residence at Turtle Lake, where he died in 1917. His wife, Alvina, who was born in Missouri, is still living at Turtle Lake. They were the parents of seven children, of whom there are now six survivors, namely, Fred H., Anna, Martin, Henry, Ernest and Julius. Martin Vogt attended school in his native state of Illinois, and at an early age became his father's assistant on the home farm. After working for his parents until 1912, he rented their farm in Crystal Lake Township, and so operated it until 1919, when it became his own property through purchase. Its present condition is chiefly the result of his own labor, as it was he who cleared and broke the land and made most of the important improvements. Among the latter is a fine, large chicken house. Mr. Vogt makes a specialty of raising pure bred White Leghorn chickens, of which at the present time he has a flock of about one thousand. His operations have been successful, and in spite of occasional drawbacks he has continued to prosper. He donated land for the new Woodside School, his interest in educational matters being further manifested by his service as clerk of the school board, District No. 18. In 1921 he was elected town treasurer. The Lutheran Church numbers him among its useful and consistent members. Mr. Vogt was married Dec. 26, 1912, to Clara Ruehling, who was born Jan. 25, 1888, daughter of Frank and Madeline (Feig) Ruehling, then residents of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Mrs. Vogt's mother died in 1890, being survived by her husband, who now lives in Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vogt three children have been born: Malinda M., Dec. 16, 1913; Harold G., Dec. 17, 1915, and Edgar A., April 15, 1919. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 888.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm A. James Van Helden, a scientific farmer, has a good farm of 80 acres in Section 27, Oak Grove Township, to which he came in 1911, and where he has devoted his time to general farming and dairying, taking pride in gradually developing his place. He has a good house and outbuildings, the fences are all in repair, the equipment in tools, implements and machinery, is of the best. His barn, 34 by 72 feet, with Louden barn equipment, is one of the best to be found in the county. His herd of Holsteins contains a few full-bloods and he has a full-blooded sire. His swine are of the Poland China breed. In addition to his farm, his holdings include stock in the Consumers' Store at Rice Lake. He and his family attend the Catholic Church. He was born June 21, 1884, in Waldfeucht, Germany, son of Henry and Katherine (Heggen) Van Helden, now of this county. He was reared in his native country, worked for his father on the farm, and served the usual three years in the German army being in the artillery branch of the service. He came to America in 1910 and settled in Barron County. He purchased his present farm a year later. Mr. Van Helden was married June 6, 1911, to Julia Frolik, who was born in Manitowoc County, Wis., daughter of Frank and Barbara (Wagner) Frolik. This union has been blessed with six children: Henry L., born May 21, 1912, who died Jan. 24, 1913; Alice B., born Aug. 5, 1913; Aloysius T., born April 13, 1915; Francis Laura, born June 29, 1917; Josephine A., born March 13, 1919; and George Valentine, born April 23, 1921. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 333.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm John Stucky, a well known retired farmer of Oak Grove Township, experienced dairyman, and for some years prominently identified with the cheesemaking industry of Green County, this state, was born Sept. 29, 1856, in Berne, Switzerland, and was there reared and educated. Living as he did in a region known the world over for its cheesemaking, it is natural that he early became interested in that line. As a youth he became a master of the cheesemaking and buttermaking trade, and for some years was employed in cheesemaking and milk buying. He came to America in 1887, and located in Green County, where for six years he worked in a cheese factory at Nesse and Dailyvill. Then with his brother, Fred, he purchased the Elfres Creamery at Elfres, and the Pleasant Valley Creamery three miles from there. These they operated, making butter and cheese for seventeen years. In 1908 he purchased 160 acres of land in Section 14, Oak Grove Township, this county, but did not then occupy it. Two years later he sold one of the factories, and exchanged the other for 360 acres in Bear Lake Township, this county. He then moved here and occupied the Oak Grove farm. Sixty acres were already broken. He broke sixty more, making a fine tract of 120 acres of well-tilled, well-cultivated and productive land. In improving this land, he has erected a fine set of buildings. The house is comfortable and well arranged. The barn is 32 by 70 feet, with the King ventilating system, full James barn equipment, and Pine Tree milking machine. For many years he conducted this farm for dairy purposes exclusively, taking especial pride in his fine herd of Holsteins, of which several of the cows and all the sires are full-blooded. After a successful career, Mr. Stucky retired in 1920, and turned the active management of the farm over to the sons, John F. and Armin, who are likewise devoting their entire attention to dairying. The whole family stands high in the community, the Stucky farm is always the scene of busy and intelligent industry, and the Stucky home one of the centers of hospitality in the community. The family attends the Swiss Reform Church at Rice Lake. Mr. Stucky was married March 15, 1879, in Switzerland, to Mary Schneider, who was born in that country Aug. 29, 1856, and died Jan. 29, 1919. In the family there were five children: Martha, who was born Jan. 4, 1880, and died July 26, 1903; Ida, who was born Oct. 11, 1881, and died May 30, 1893; Will, who was born May 3, 1886, and is now in Washburn County; John F., who was born April 26, 1891, now on the home farm; and Armin, born April 18, 1896, also now on the home farm. John F. was inducted into the United States service Sept. 17, 1917, from this county. He reached Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., the next day. Feb. 20, 1918, he was transferred to Camp Green, with Co. E, 58th Infantry. He was sent to Camp Mills April 25 and sailed for France May 15, 1918. Upon arriving there he saw service in Europe for fifteen months in the Expeditionary Army in France and in the Occupation Army in Germany. He proved himself a valiant soldier under fire at the Aisne-Marne, the St. Mihiel offensive, the Meuse-Argonne campaign, and the fighting in the Velse and Toulon sectors. He returned to the United States Aug. 1, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant, seven days later, and at once returned home. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 333-334.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Ludvik B. Stodola, who owns the home place of 80 acres in section 20, Oak Grove Township, was born in Colfax County, Nebraska, July 28, 1888, the son of Bohmil and Anna (Svoboda) Stodola, natives of Bohemia. He came to Barron County with his parents and attended school at Haugen. For some years he worked with his father and brothers. In 1911 he took possession of one half of the home farm of 160 acres in section 20. Here, as his prosperity has increased, he has made many improvements. In 1915 he built a barn 26 by 60 feet, with 16-foot leans on both sides, and furnished with full Libby equipment. In 1918 he put up a machine shed 26 by 150 feet. In 1920 he erected a silo. In 1921 he constructed a sightly modern home. His place is, thus as good a one as is to be found in the neighborhood. He carries on general farming and dairying, and has a herd of Brown Swiss cattle headed by full blooded sires. He is an excellent citizen in every respect, and is doing his full duty in life as he sees it. Mr. Stodola was married June 22, 1915, to Mary Mazel, widow of Wencil Prucha, and born Dec. 26, 1884, in Webster County, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Hubacek) Mazel. Mr. and Mrs. Stodola have two children: Anna, born Sept. 4, 1917; and William, born Aug. 4, 1919. Mrs. Stodola has three children: Wencil Prucha, born March 24, 1904; Frank Prucha, born Sept. 11, 1905; and Mary Prucha, born Dec. 21, 1908. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 349-350.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Bohmil Stodola, now deceased, for some ten years a resident of this county, was born in Bohemia, and was there reared and educated. There he married Anna Svoboda, the daughter of a neighbor. They came to America in 1881, bringing their family. After due deliberation they settled near Clarkson, Colfax County, Nebraska, where they farmed for several years, and where the rest of their children were born. In 1895 they came to Barron County and bought 160 acres in section 20, Oak Grove Township. He erected a set of buildings, cleared nearly the entire tract, and developed a well improved farm. He died July 12, 1906. Mrs. Anna Stodola now resides with her son, Adolph J., who after his father's death purchased eighty acres of the farm, which he subsequently sold and now lives on a farm of forty acres in section 9, Oak Grove. The other eighty acres of the old home farm were bought by another son, Ludvik. In the family there were eight children: Bohmil, Anna, Edward, Emma, Joseph, Ludvik, Adolph and Lewis. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 349.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Adolph J. Stodola, who is successfully farming in section 9, Oak Grove Township, was born in Colfax County, Nebraska, Dec. 20, 1890, son of Bohmil and Anna (Svoboda) Stodola, natives of Bohemia. He came to this county with his parents and attended school at Haugen. He learned farming with his father, gradually assumed more and more responsibilities of the home place. and when he became of age took over its management. After his father's death in 1906 he bought eighty acres of it, which he later sold, and in 1918 purchased his present farm of forty acres in section 9, Oak Grove Township. He has improved the buildings, cleared and stumped several additional acres, repaired the fences, and purchased new equipment. He now successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is favorably regarded by all who know him and he and his family are in excellent standing in the community. Mr. Stodola was married June 2, 1915, to Caroline Posta, born in Allegheny, Penn., daughter of Anton and Caroline (Herbolt) Posta, now residing in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Stodola have five children: Albert P., Adolph A., Evelyn C., Irene and Theodore W. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 349.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Casper Stelmachowski, better known as Casper S. Stelmer, veteran of the World War and held for a time as a prisoner in German camps, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Feb. 11, 1895, the son of Thomas and Agnes Stelmachowski, natives of Poland, who came to America in 1888 and located at Milwaukee, both being now deceased. He now lives in Cedar Lake Township. He was inducted into the United States service on Feb. 14, 1917, and trained at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, with Company No. 15. From there he was transferred to Nogales, Ariz. He joined the 18th Infantry, Company C, and sailed from Hoboken, N. J., April, 1917, with that organization. He did trench duty in different sectors, and went over the top for the first time on the Toul-Ansauville front, May 28, 1918. July 17, on the Ansauville front, he again went over the top and advanced steadily under heavy fire until July 21, when he was captured by the Germans. Some of his comrades were shot in attempting to escape. After four months and thirteen days he was released. He returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky., on March 31, 1920. The 18th Infantry was decorated by the French for bravery and cited. The decoration was a silver star bearing the inscription "G. 0. 5." Each member of the regiment, including, of course, our subject, wears a copy of this silver star. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 358-359.

Hi List The first biography of Frederick H. Burdick was an incomplete one, please delete it. The 2nd and 3rd are duplicates, but are correct. Sorry for the inconvenience. Your humble servant.. Vic

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Fredrick H. Burdick, well known farmer and a man of considerable influence in the community, is the owner of 80 acres in section 16, west, Maple Grove Township, where he is building up a fine farm. He is a native of this state, born in Outagamie County, April 4, 1869, son of Thomas and Lucy (Worden) Burdick. He received a good public school education, and left home when very young, spending his time as a farm laborer and as a worker in the lumber woods. For some years he rented farms in Sauk County. In 1903 he purchased his present place and in 1904 he settled upon it. A house had already been built. He renovated the house, erected a barn and other buildings, cleared an additional 35 acres, fenced a part of it, and now carries on general farming and dairying. He takes an active part in everything that pertains to the good of the community, and has served efficiently for six years as a member of the school board. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Beavers. Mr. Burdick was married Nov. 24, 1893, to Rosetta Spencer, daughter of Charles and Selina (Jones) Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Burdick have six children. Harold T. was born May 6, 1896, and lives in Maple Grove Township; Charles E. was born Nov. 7, 1899, and lives at home; Lester F. was born Nov. 17, 1904; Willis S. was born Oct. 27, 1907; Cecelia R. was born Aug. 17, 1910; and Helen C. was born Feb. 3, 1912. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church. Harold T., the oldest son, already mentioned, was inducted into the United States service in 1918, and left the county with the largest contingent which went out of Barron. He trained at Camp Grant, Ill., was assigned to replacement troops and then went to Waco, Tex., for further training. Later he was returned to Camp Grant, and was here discharged on March 4, 1919. The Burdicks are one of the early Wisconsin families. At one time the family owned a homestead of 160 acres which embraces a part of the present city, of Milwaukee. When the family divided the tract, Thomas Burdick, who was a carpenter by trade, traded his share for 160 acres of pine land in Outagamie County, where he worked as a millwright and carpenter in connection with small farming for the remainder of his days. She died in 1872, and he lived to a good old age and died in 1912. Thomas Burdick was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted at Eureka, Wis., in Company F, First Wisconsin Cavalry, and served through the four years of the conflict. The Spencer family dates back to the days of early New England, some of its members having come over in the Mayflower and others in later Colonial days. Samuel Spencer, a member of the family, served in the Revolutionary War. His son, Thomas, followed the sea and was also a skilled cooper in the days when that trade was one of dignity and honor. A grandson of Thomas was Charles, the father of Mrs. Frederick H. Burdick. He came to Wisconsin with his parents and with them settled near Portage, on the Fox River. True to the instincts of his ancient and hardy race, he enlisted at Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 1861, in Company C, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and served four years in some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. As a young man he homesteaded 160 acres in Sauk County, and there lived until 1911, when he moved to Baraboo, where he and his wife now live. Although eighty years old, he is hale and hearty and drives his own Buick car. He is actively serving as health officer of the town and is prominent in the G. A. R. His good wife, a most kindly lady of many gracious qualities, has reached the age of seventy-one years. In addition to being descended from the Spencers, Mrs. Frederick H. Burdick has also other Revolutionary blood. Nathaniel Chapman, who served in the Revolution as a drummer boy and was promoted to ensign for bravery in action, was her great-great-grandfather. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 546-547.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Fredrick H. Burdick, well known farmer and a man of considerable influence in the community, is the owner of 80 acres in section 16, west, Maple Grove Township, where he is building up a fine farm. He is a native of this state, born in Outagamie County, April 4, 1869, son of Thomas and Lucy (Worden) Burdick. He received a good public school education, and left home when very young, spending his time as a farm laborer and as a worker in the lumber woods. For some years he rented farms in Sauk County. In 1903 he purchased his present place and in 1904 he settled upon it. A house had already been built. He renovated the house, erected a barn and other buildings, cleared an additional 35 acres, fenced a part of it, and now carries on general farming and dairying. He takes an active part in everything that pertains to the good of the community, and has served efficiently for six years as a member of the school board. Fraternally, he is a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Beavers. Mr. Burdick was married Nov. 24, 1893, to Rosetta Spencer, daughter of Charles and Selina (Jones) Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Burdick have six children. Harold T. was born May 6, 1896, and lives in Maple Grove Township; Charles E. was born Nov. 7, 1899, and lives at home; Lester F. was born Nov. 17, 1904; Willis S. was born Oct. 27, 1907; Cecelia R. was born Aug. 17, 1910; and Helen C. was born Feb. 3, 1912. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church. Harold T., the oldest son, already mentioned, was inducted into the United States service in 1918, and left the county with the largest contingent which went out of Barron. He trained at Camp Grant, Ill., was assigned to replacement troops and then went to Waco, Tex., for further training. Later he was returned to Camp Grant, and was here discharged on March 4, 1919. The Burdicks are one of the early Wisconsin families. At one time the family owned a homestead of 160 acres which embraces a part of the present city, of Milwaukee. When the family divided the tract, Thomas Burdick, who was a carpenter by trade, traded his share for 160 acres of pine land in Outagamie County, where he worked as a millwright and carpenter in connection with small farming for the remainder of his days. She died in 1872, and he lived to a good old age and died in 1912. Thomas Burdick was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted at Eureka, Wis., in Company F, First Wisconsin Cavalry, and served through the four years of the conflict. The Spencer family dates back to the days of early New England, some of its members having come over in the Mayflower and others in later Colonial days. Samuel Spencer, a member of the family, served in the Revolutionary War. His son, Thomas, followed the sea and was also a skilled cooper in the days when that trade was one of dignity and honor. A grandson of Thomas was Charles, the father of Mrs. Frederick H. Burdick. He came to Wisconsin with his parents and with them settled near Portage, on the Fox River. True to the instincts of his ancient and hardy race, he enlisted at Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 1861, in Company C, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and served four years in some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. As a young man he homesteaded 160 acres in Sauk County, and there lived until 1911, when he moved to Baraboo, where he and his wife now live. Although eighty years old, he is hale and hearty and drives his own Buick car. He is actively serving as health officer of the town and is prominent in the G. A. R. His good wife, a most kindly lady of many gracious qualities, has reached the age of seventy-one years. In addition to being descended from the Spencers, Mrs. Frederick H. Burdick has also other Revolutionary blood. Nathaniel Chapman, who served in the Revolution as a drummer boy and was promoted to ensign for bravery in action, was her great-great-grandfather. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 546-547.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZEC.2ACE/1146.1 Message Board Post: Jacob and Evelyn Clark lived in Washburn County in Springbrook and might have gone to Sawyer County where rest of the Clarks lived. Have no record of death in any of the 3 counties.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McManus, Johnson, Clark Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZEC.2ACE/1160 Message Board Post: Looking for info on Alice McManus parents were Hugh and Sarah McManus. She married Wesley Johnson from Canada in February of 1882. Died in early 1890s? Looking for burial information have not been able to locate any help appreciated!

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Hans W. Skinvik, a respected farmer of section 4, Oak Grove Township, came to Barron County in 1913, and for a year lived at Rice Lake. Then he bought his present farm of 40 acres. He has fixed up the house and other buildings, and erected a new barn and silo. He has also continued the clearing and breaking of the land. He here carries on general farming along modern lines. He is interested in all the affairs of the community, and for four years served as treasurer of the Hawthorne school district. As he is a man of superior attainments and a former teacher himself, his services in this capacity were of much benefit to the district. Born in Norway June 19, 1861, he is the son of Peter and Anna (Larson) Skinvik, natives of that country, and both now deceased. He was graduated from the Training School at Volden, Norway, in 1878, and then taught school for two years. Subsequently he entered the high school at Christiania, Norway, and was graduated in 1881. With this experience he became a clerk in a furniture store at Christiania, Norway, for ten years. In 1891 he came to America and after arriving at Superior, Wis., came to Washburn County, this state, and homesteaded 160 acres near Minong. There he developed a good farm, and there he remained for twenty-two years. He was one of the leading men of his community, exerted considerable influence in public affairs, and served for two years on the town board and twelve years was township clerk. In 1913 he sold out and came to Barron County. Mr. Skinvik was married Jan. 8, 1885, in Norway, to Anna Nelson, who was born in Denmark, Jan. 24, 1862, the daughter of Peter and Bodil Anderson, both natives of that country, and both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Skinvik are the parents of eight children: Peter, Olaf, Borghild, May, Eva, John, Effie and Vivian. Peter was born March 11, 1886, and is now in Augusta, Eau Claire County, this state. Olaf was born Dec. 15, 1888, and is now in Wilson, Oklahoma. Borghild was born Aug. 8, 1891, and is the wife of Herbert Jacoby, a farmer of Spooner, Wis. May was born May 2, 1894, and is the wife of Dr. Seth Medley, of Butler, Oklahoma. Eva was born March 4, 1897, and is the wife of William Philipson, of Barron, this county. John was born Aug. 8, 1902, and is at home. Effie was born Aug. 31, 1904, and is attending the Barron County Training School at Rice Lake. Vivian was born Sept. 3, 1907, and is attending the district school. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 355-356.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Anthony Shimon, now deceased, was a hard working, substantial citizen, who developed a good farm in Oak Grove Township and found time likewise to do general carpenter work for his neighbors. He was a good citizen, a kind husband, and an indulgent father, and in his religious obligations a faithful Catholic. He took the greatest pride in his family, gave the older ones a good start in life, and was looking pleasantly forward to the future of the others at the time of his death. He was born in Prague, Bohemia, May 27, 1859, and was brought to America by his parents, John and Catherine Shimon, who settled on a farm in Manitowoc County, this state, where they farmed for the remainder of their lives. As he grew up he farmed with his parents and also worked in lumber camps. In 1885 he bought 80 acres of timber land in Manitowoc County, on which a few small buildings had been erected. He remodelled the buildings and erected others, cleared 60 acres of land, and successfully carried on general farming while making general improvements. In 1900 he sold out and came to Barron County where he bought 166 acres in Section 35, Oak Grove Township, to which he later added 35 acres more. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared some of the land, and there successfully carried on general farming and dairying until his death April 3, 1916. Since that time the farm has been conducted along the same general lines by his widow and the sons. Mr. Shimon was married Nov. 18, 1885, to Katherine Schimanek, who was born Nov. 1, 1865, in Manitowoc County. Mr. and Mrs. Shimon became the parents of sixteen children, namely: Mary, Adolph, Anton, Emma, Julia, Sophia, Joseph, Charles, Agnes, Frank, Victor, Anna, Edward, Ludmilla, Benjamin and Martha. Of these children, Adolph is now on the home farm; Mary lives in Rice Lake, this county; Anton is in Phoenix, Ariz.; Emma lives at Rice Lake; Julia is at home; Sophia is the wife of Joseph Meyer of Eau Clair, Wis.; Joseph died at the age of ten years in August, 1904; Agnes is the wife of Henry Meyer of Minneapolis, Minn. Charles and Frank have World War records. Charles was inducted into the United States service Sept. 19, 1917. He trained at Camp Grant with Company F, 341st Infantry, and was afterward assigned to the supply company of the same regiment. He sailed for France September 9, 1918, on the steamer "Elpenor," landed at Liverpool, England, Sept. 21, 1918, and was sent to France soon afterward. He was transferred to Divisional Company 1, in the same division. He returned to the States in the summer of 1919 and was discharged at Camp Grant Aug. 11, 1919. Frank volunteered April 29, 1917, and was sent to Great Lakes, Ill., where he trained for seven months. He was then sent to the Atlantic coast, was on the training ship "Wolverine" for two weeks, and was then sent to Norfolk, Va. At Philadelphia he boarded the "Oklahoma." After seven months on that boat he boarded the "New Mexico" in New York harbor, and then sailed the Atlantic coast as far south as Virginia and as far north as Maine. Jan. 15, 1919, he reached Brest, France, and came back to the United States on the "New Mexico" as consort to the "George Washington," which brought President Wilson back to the United States. Later he was sent to the Canal Zone, patrolled the Pacific Ocean and later was returned to Great Lakes where he was discharged Oct. 10, 1919. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 351-352.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm W. F. Searle, who is successfully conducting 40 acres in the Village of Brill, after having owned and operated numerous farms in Wisconsin and for South Dakota, is well known here and pleasantly remembered in all the places where he has resided. He was born near Lands End, Cornwall, England, Feb. 16, 1855, son of William and Ann (Pollard) Searle. The father, who was a veterinary surgeon, brought his family to America in 1859, and located near Rockford, I11. From there he came to a farm near Cambria, Columbia County, Wis., and from there to a farm near Mauston, Juneau County, Wis. During the Civil War he served about fifteen months in the 9th Wis. Battery, and was discharged by reason of eye trouble contracted in crossing the sand plains. After that he returned to Mauston. From there he went to Baraboo, Sauk County, in this state. A few years later his pension enabled him to purchase a farm near Reedsburg, in Juneau County, and there he and his wife lived the remainder of their lives. He was born June 7, 1809, and died Dec. 3, 1891. She was born Aug. 6, 1812, and died March 26, 1874. W. F. Searle received his education in the rural schools and early took up farming. As a youth he also learned the blacksmith trade. At the age of twenty-one he rented a farm in Baraboo Township, Sauk County, for a year. Then he worked as a blacksmith at Lyons, in Sauk County, this state, for a year. After a short time, in which he was variously employed, he took over the management of his father's farm at Excelsior, Sauk County, this state, in 1879, for eight years. In 1887 for a year he operated a farm near North Freedom, in Sauk County, this state. Then for three years he farmed once more in Baraboo Township. Then he returned to his father's farm for four years, then moved onto an adjoining farm for three years, and then onto another neighboring farm for three years more. Then for five years he operated a farm on Webster's Prairie, Delton Township, Sauk County. Jan. 26, 1899, he started to drive overland to South Dakota, reaching his destination Feb. 11. For seven years he rented farms in Brookings County, in that state, one farm for one year, another for three years, and still another for three years. Then he came back to this state, and collected cream at Baraboo for three years. He once more returned to Brookings County in 1909 and farmed for two years. In 1911 he came to Barron County and rented a farm in Dallas Township. He came to Brill in 1913 and bought his present farm of 40 acres. The tract was then a desolate stretch of stumps and brush and rocks, little resembling the present highly developed farm. He cleared up the property, fenced it, erected a good house, barn and other buildings, and purchased suitable tools, implements and machinery. He has a good herd of Jersey cattle, and specializes in dairying and potato raising. After a life filled with hard work he is now on the road to a well-deserved'success. Mr. Searle was married Feb. 24, 1876, in Baraboo Township, Sauk County, Wis., to Lettie Graves, who was born in that county, Aug. 12, 1855, daughter of Willet J. and Rebecca Ann (Murphy) Graves, prominent residents of Delton Township, Sauk County, where they farmed for many years, the father, who was born June 5, 1816, dying May 15, 1884, and the mother, who was born June 20, 1833, dying July 9, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Searle have had eight children: Luella Maude, L. May, Eva Belle, Edith Frances, Sarah, George H., Frank V. and Inez A. Luella Maude was born Nov. 19, 1876, and is the wife of James Brown, of South Dakota. L. May was born Sept. 6, 1878, and died in August, 1913. Eva Belle was born Sept. 20, 1880, and died June 12, 1891. Edith Frances was born July 1, 1886, and is the wife of Wallace Miner, of Stanfold Township, this county. Sarah was born Aug. 15, 1888, and is the wife of Fred Wright, of South Dakota. George H. was born March 18, 1892, and is connected with the produce business in Brill. Frank V. was born Sept. 26, 1894, and is a potato buyer at Brill. Inez A. was born Jan. 21, 1896, and died Sept. 12, 1896. The family faith is that of the Presbyterian Church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 724-725.

Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Frank P. Roubal, influential official of Oak Grove Township, prosperous and successful farmer, and president of the Campia Equity Exchange Co., which owns the potato warehouse at Campia, has been in this county nearly twenty years. He has been supervisor of the township two years, is a stockholder in the Brill Creamery Co. at Brill, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. He was born in Manitowoc County, Wis., Jan. 23, 1879, son of Frank and Mary (Sour) Roubal, natives of Bohemia, who came to America when they were children, were married in Manitowoc County, and there farmed for many years. The mother still lives in that county and the father in Rice Lake. In the family there were seven children: Barbara, Mary, Emma, Anna, John, James and Frank P. Frank P. attended school as a small boy, but started out for himself when he was about ten years old. As a youth and young man he worked at and about his birthplace. In 1901 he came to Barron County and the next year bought 70 acres, forty of which was in Oak Grove Township and 30 in Cedar Lake Township. He repaired some of the buildings, cleared some of the land, and there carried on general farming for eight years. In 1910 he sold out and purchased 80 acres in section 36, Oak Grove Township, where he still resides. To the development of this place he has since given his attention. He renovated and repaired the buildings, he has improved the land, and in 1916 he built a modern house and moved the barns and other buildings. Among his modern equipment may be mentioned the Matthews Lighting system. He carries on general farming and has a good herd of Holsteins headed by a full blooded sire. He was president two years of the Rice Lake Cattle Shipping Association, of which he is now a director. Mr. Roubal was married May 22, 1891, to Mary Svacina, born Sept. 28, 1879, in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Rouse) Svacina, who now live in Rice Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Roubal have eight children: Frank, born Feb. 9, 1902; Joseph, born Aug. 23, 1903; Mary, born Aug. 11, 1905, who died July 15, 1912; John, born March 27, 1910; Anna, born April 3, 1913; Catherine, born March 28, 1915; Raymond, born Jan. 26, 1918; and Lillian, born March 7, 1920. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 354.