Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12151 Surname: BAUTCH, BOREK, DICKMAN, DENCHEN, KANIA, OSTROWSKI, STERNITZKY, SWEICH ------------------------- KANIA (Clarence) 1914 - 2000 ---------------PUBLIC RECORD. Pittsville Record, Volume 91 Number 51, Thursday December 21, 2000, Page 6 Clarence KANIA, 1914-2000 Clarence KANIA, 85, formerly of City Point, died Tuesday, Dec 12, 2000 at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, Whitehall. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 15th at Buchanan Funeral Home in Pittsville with Rev James BENZMILLER officiating. Burial was in the City Point Catholic Cemetery. Clarence was born Dec 22, 1914 in City Point to Frank and Anna (BAUTCH) KANIA. He was educated at Bautch School in the township of City Point. He never married. He worked for the Green Bay and Western Railroad and then did building construction in Kenosha, Janesville and Beloit. His last employment was building construction at the nuclear plant in Zion, IL. Clarence retired in 1980 and moved to Black River Falls. He resided at Whitehall since September. He was a member of the Labor Union, AARP, and a former member of the Black River Falls Senior Citizens. Clarence enjoyed playing cards, coin collecting, and feeding the birds and squirrels. Clarence is survived by two nieces, Darlene (Julius) BOREK of City Point and Evelyn (Robert) HENCHEN of Greenwood; four great-nieces, Rita (Jerry) STERNITZKY of Greenwood (Clark Co., WI), Jenny BOREK of City Point, Angela OSTROWSKI of City Point and Mary SWEICH of Granton; two great-nephews, Christopher (Sharon) BOREK of Greenwood and Roger (Sheila) SWEICH of Granton; three great-great-nieces and four great-great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Bernie SWEICH, three sisters, Clara SWEICH, Verna DICKMAN and Emma KANIA. Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville, handled arrangements. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor The Golden Rule

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12150 Surname: KUNTZ ------------------------- KUNTZ (Henry) Posted by Joan M Benner on Tue, 17 Oct 2000 Surname: KUNTZ Henry KUNTZ obit taken from: The Marshfield News, Volume 3 Number 32, 14 April 1892, Page 1 Column 4 Drowned in Poplar River Henry KUNTZ, the 18 year old son of Abraham KUNTZ of this city (Marshfield, Wood Co), was drowned in the Poplar River, 10 miles north of Colby (Clark Co) on Thursday evening of last week. He was employed as cookee for the camp of river drivers and it was in the evening that the accident occurred. In trying to ride a log, he slipped and was thrown into the stream, drowning before help could assist him out of the water. The remains were brought to this city on Friday evening and on Sunday the funeral, which was very largely attended, took place from the Lutheran church. The parents have the sympathy of the community. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogist Rootsweb Sponsor Golden Rule Genealogy

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12149 Surname: KOHL ------------------------- KOHL (Joseph) 1841 - 1892 ---------------PUBLIC RECORD Joseph KOHL Obit printed in the Marshfield Demokrat (German-Language Newspaper), Volume 8 Number 50, Thursday, Sept 29, 1892, Page 5 Column 3 and Volume 8 Number 51, Thursday Oct 6, 1892, Page 5 Column 3 Heimgegangen "Gone Home" Joseph KOHL, one of our younger citizens, died last Thursday morning quite suddenly. For the last three years he had been in a weakened condition from a bout of influenza (der grippe), from which he never fully regained his strength. His wife found his lifeless body when she attempted to wake him at 5:30 Thursday morning. Thus ends another life. He was 51 years of age and was a native of Bavaria (Bayern). He came to America with his parents when he was in his fourth year of life. Until 1880 he lived in the neighborhood of Schleisingerville. He was a veteran, having participated in the 52nd Wisconsin Regiment and within the last year became a member of the local GAR post. Survivors include his wife and nine children, six sons and three daughters. 3 sons and 3 daughters reside here, 1 son in San Antonio Texas, 1 son in Colby and 1 son in Dorchester. Joseph KOHL Obit - Resolution des Marshfield Post No. 110, zum Tod Jos. Kohl's "Resolution of the Marshfield Post Number 110, upon the death of Joseph KOHL's" That a busy worker of our order has fallen, in our comrade Joseph KOHL, who died suddenly 22 September 1892, and we the GAR post Number 110 extend out heartfelt condolences to the bereaved in their great loss... Dated 24 September 1892. Note: The two article translations provided are for genealogical purposes and are not a verbatim translation of the entire obituary. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Golden Rule Genealogy

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Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12146 Surname: BAHRKE, BROWNING, BUTEK, HAEGLE, GILMAN, LaSAGE, LEWIS, VINCENT, WETZEL ------------------------- --------------------PUBLIC RECORD. Ruth C LEWIS Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 12, Thursday March 22, 2001, Page 4: Ruth LEWIS, 1914 - 2001Ruth C LEWIS, age 87, died Friday March 9, 2001 at Bethel Center in Arpin. Funeral services were Saturday at Hansen Funeral Chapel. Rev Richard HERMANN officiated, William ALLEN was soloist and Maldon PLANK, organist. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, Pittsville.She was born January 7, 1914, in Buleau, ND, the daughter of Louis and Belle (nee VINCENT) WETZEL. She graduated from Gilman High School, attended Taylor County Normal School and vocational school in Milwaukee. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She taught grades one through eight at area country schools in Aurora Center, Stetsonville, Pleasant Hill, Chili, Rine Circle, Cozy Corners and the Sunbeam School in the Town of Lynn. She further taught at Loyal (Clark Co., WI) and Pittsville Public Schools where she was a sixth grade English and Social Studies teacher, retiring in 1975. She was married to John B. LEWIS on October 30, 1942, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church Rectory in Gilman. Mr. LEWIS died June 6, 1973.Mrs LEWIS was a former member of St Joachim's Catholic church in Pittsville and a member of the Royal Neighbors.Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Jerome Carl) LEWIS in Eau Claire and Erin (Robert) LaSAGE in Marshfield; one son, Andrew (Mary) LEWIS of Sand Springs, OK; and three sisters, Lucille (Leonard) BUTEK of GILMAN, Alice HEAGLE of Menomonie and Gertrude BAHRKE of Milwaukee. In addition to her husband, Mrs LEWIS was pre-deceased by her parents; two brothers, Francis WETZEL and Raymond WETZEL; and one sister, Gladys BROWNING. Memorials may be designated to Marshfield Medical Foundation for Alzheimer's Research. Hansen Funeral Home assisted the family. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Golden Rule Genealogy

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12145 Surname: KNAPP, LINDQUIST, MEWS, MOWACCK, STEWART, STOIKES ------------------------- ----------------PUBLIC RECORD. Deward E KNAPP Obit taken from the Pittsville Record, Volume 91, Number 25, Thursday Jun 29, 2000, Page 4 Columns 1 & 2: Obituary, Deward E. (Duke) KNAPPDeward E (Duke) KNAPP, 76, Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Pittsville, died Sunday June 17, 2000 at Hospice Unit in Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at Feeny Hornak Mortuary at 11 a.m. Thursday June 22. The Rev James W ABERNATHY officiated and burial was in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis.Deward was born July 11, 1923 in Ontario to Leonard and Clara (STOIKES) KNAPP. He was educated in the Town of Cary School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married Lois (LINDQUIST) on May 10, 1946, which later ended in divorce.Deward was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Company from 1946 to 1950, and Armour Meats from 1950-1963. He then moved to Indianapolis where he married Frieda (Mae) STEWART and was employed for 27 years with Anderson Lumber & Supply Company, until retiring in 1990.Survivors include his wife, Frieda; his children, Deward E (Pat) KNAPP of Manitowoc, Ronald T (Marcia) KNAPP of Indianapolis, Steven G (Vickie) KNAPP at Marshfield, Carl L (Sue) KNAPP of Pittsville and Douglas L (Kathy) KNAPP; one brother, Clayton (Isabel) KNAPP of Port Edwards; two sisters, Delorous MEWS of Loyal (Clark County, WI) and Virginia MOWACCK of Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.He was pre-deceased by his mother and father (Leonard & Clara); one sister at birth; and one brother, Raymond. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12144 Surname: BENSON, DYER, GRADE, HILES, JENSEN, KLEINSCHMIDT, MAXAM, MILLARD, NATVIG, TEWS ------------------------- -----------------PUBLIC RECORD. Tyler Lee JENSEN Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 92 Number 1, Thursday January 4, 2001, Page 5: Tyler Lee JENSEN, 6 day old infant son of Lee and heather JENSEN of Pittsville, died Monday January 1st at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He had been born there December 26, 2000. He is further survived by one brother, David, at home; maternal grandmother, Linda M. (Larry) NATVIG of Wausau; great-grandparents, Douglas and Frances GRADE of Neillsville (Clark Co., WI); great-great-grandmother Rose DYER, of West Bend; grandfather Russell (Sue) TEWS of Pittsville, great-grandparents Verlan and Veva MILLARD of Neillsville (Clark Co, WI); paternal grandmother, Barbara HILES (Mark) MAXAM of Unity; great-grandmother Vera (Bill) BENSON of Stratford; grandfather Rodney JENSEN of Babcock; great-grandparents, Art and Marion JENSEN of Babcock; and great-grandfather, Paul HILES of Dexterville.Tyler was baptized December 28, 2000 by Pastor Gordon. His Godparents are Russell JENSEN of Dorchester, Julie JENSEN of Marshfield, and Amanda KLEINSCHMIDT of Neillsville.Funeral services were held at 1pm Tuesday at the Buchanan Funeral Home, Pittsville, with Rev James GORDON of Calvary Lutheran church in Neillsville officiating. Burial was in the Dexterville cemetery. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12143 Surname: BRUSKY, FRUEHBRODT, HELIK, LOOMIS, RESHEL, SANGER, SCHULTZ, STEPONIK, THOM ------------------------- ---------------PUBLIC RECORD Joseph STEPONIK, Jr. taken from the Pittsville Record, Volume 91 Number 42, Thursday October 26, 2000, Page 6: Joseph STEPONIK, Jr., 61, of City Point, died Wednesday October 18, 2000, at St. Joseph Hospital's Hospice, Marshfield.Funeral services were held at Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran church, Hewitt, and Rev. Dean PINGEL officiated, and Sally Becker was organist for congregational singing. Burial was in the City Point Community Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie SCHUTZ, Mike and Justin BRUSKY, Chuck THOM, Jerry RESHEL and Bill FRUEHBRODT. Joe STEPONIK was born April 3, 1939 in the Town of Komensky, Jackson County to Joseph and Vlasta (HALIK) STEPONIK. He was educated at City Point and Pittsville schools. He was married to Sheila LOOMIS Nov 30, 1974 at Christ Lutheran church, Marshfield. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 1999. Joe was employed in moss harvesting and pulping, then worked for Nelson Muffler in Neillsville (Clark Co., WI). From 1973-1983 he was employed at Sullivan Construction in Wisconsin Rapids and then for Treiweiler Construction in Marshfield. His last employment was in building construction for Consolidated Papers. Joe retired in September 1997, and was a member of Laborers Union Local 1407 in Wisconsin Rapids. Joe enjoyed working in his garage, riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing, especially salmon fishing at Algoma. He is survived by his wife Sheila STEPONIK of City Point; three sons, Joseph Dale (Tammy) STEPONIK of City Point, Randy (Lois) STEPONIK of City Point, and Rick STEPONIK of Granton; three grandchildren, Clifton, Samantha and Leanne; his mother, Vlasta STEPONIK of City Point; one sister, Margaret (Roger) SANGER of Marshfield; three brothers, Tom (Shirley) STEPONIK of City Point; Robert (Mary) STEPONIK of Neillsville (Clark Co., WI), and Don (Darlene) STEPONIK of Osseo. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph STEPONIK, Sr.Buchanan Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. The family requests memorials in Joe's name be sent to Immanuel Lutheran church, Hewitt or St Joseph's Palliative Care, Marshfield. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12142 Surname: BEGOLKE, BOLLIG, COPELAND, DAY, LONG, WALKER, WILLIS, ZEEBE ------------------------- -----------------PUBLIC RECORD. Patricia Y DAY Obit taken from the Pittsville Record, Volume 91 Number 30, August 3, 2000, Page 3 Columns 3, 4 and 5: Patricia DAY, 1937-2000Patricia Y DAY, 62, of Janesville, died Saturday July 29, 2000 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct 24, 1937, in Marshfield, to George and Helen (LONG) COPELAND. She graduated from Pittsville High School in 1955, and married Richard M DAY in 1959, in Whitewater. She was employed by Rock County Health Care Center as kitchen supervisor for 13 years, retiring in 1990. Patricia enjoyed going to the races, fishing and also was a collector of owls and lighthouses.She is survived by six children, Mike COPELAND of Janesville, Yvonne (Robert) BOLLIG of Beloit, Jeff (Jackie) DAY of Beloit, Keith DAY of Janesville, Lon (Karen) DAY of Beloit and Angel (Greg) WILLIS of South Beloit; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Gale (Faye) COPELAND of Janesville, Doug (Nancy) COPELAND of Richmond, Jim (Sharon) COPELAND of Soldiers Grove, and Chuck (Tricia) COPELAND of Neillsville (Clark Co., WI); two sisters, Echo ZEEBE of Babcock and Tana (Eugene) BEGOLKE of Johnstown; and by a special friend, DuWayne WALKER of Newville.Graveside services were held Tuesday August 1, 2000, at Babcock Cemetery. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12141 Surname: Gosline, Bradford ------------------------- Mrs Elizabeth GOSLINE Obit printed in The Marshfield Herald, Saturday, 5 December 1914, page 1 Elizabeth GOSLINE Dies Aged 85 Years Mrs Elizabeth GOSLINE, whose life of usefulness came to a close at 4:30am Thursday was a pioneer resident in this section and a woman admired and respected by all who knew her. She was born in VT 85 years ago and at the age of 19 was married to the husband who departed this life 21 years ago. After her marriage the family moved to Dodge county and later to Clark county where they engaged in farming. Disposing of the farm the widow came to this city about twenty years ago where she has since resided. She was the mother of 13 children all of whom are dead but five. They are Theodore who lived with his mother, John GOSLINE and Mrs M D BRADFORD, Raymond, WA; Geo. GOSLINE of Desplaines, IL and Edward GOSLINE of Milwaukee. The funeral will be held to-day at 9:00am from St John's Catholic Church. Deceased throughout life enjoyed robust health. Last July occurred her first serious illness since which time by degrees her constitution gradually gave way. In the community where she lived she was admired for her loving and charitable disposition, especially so among children. She will be sadly missed by the many. [Note: I am not personally researching this surname.]

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12140 Surname: CONGDON, KOOPMAN, ROBERTS, SCHELLING, SMITH ------------------------- ------------PUBLIC RECORD. ROBERTS SMITH (Venus - Mrs Chris) Venus SMITH Obit printed in the Pittsville Record, Volume 91 Number 13, April 6, 2000: Venus SMITH, 100, of 3013 West Mann Road, Marshfield, died at 9:45pm Friday, Mar 31, 2000 at Deerview Meadow CBRF, Marshfield. Funeral services were at 11am Tuesday at Hansen Funeral Chapel. The Rev Joe EVERETT II of Calvary Bible Church officiated. Connie KOOPMAN, a granddaughter, served as organist. Committal services were at 1:30pm Tuesday at Mound Cemetery, Pittsville.Venus was born March 20, 1900, in Rock City IL. Her adoptive parents were William and Minnie ROBERTS.She was married to Chris SMITH on June 21, 1921 in Pittsville. She received her education in Rock City, IL. She moved to the Pittsville area at the age of 19 with her parents who operated a dairy farm. After her marriage to Chris SMITH, the couple took over the operation of the farm. They later farmed in New York and then came back to the Pittsville area. The couple farmed there until they retired and then moved to Neillsville (Clark Co., WI). After the death of her husband Venus moved to Marshfield. She became one of the original residents of Cedar Rail Apartments, living there until Nov 1999 when she moved to Deerview Meadows CBRF. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church.She is survived by her children, Ruth (Abraham) CONGDON of Groten, New York, Iva (Gilbert) SCHELLING of Marshfield, and Delmont (Jeanette) SMITH of Brockport, New York; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband in Jun 1975. Memorials may be designated to Calvary Bible Church Building Fund.Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12139 Surname: MEWS, STELTENPOHL ------------------------- ---------------PUBLIC RECORD. Richard D MEWS Obit taken from the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Monday, August 21, 1967, Page 2 Obituary: Richard D MEWSColby--Funeral services for Richard D MEWS, 36, Rt. 2, Colby, who was killed in a tractor accident Saturday night near Loyal, will be held at 10:30am Wednesday at St Mary's Catholic church here. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.Mr MEWS, a former Wisconsin Rapids resident, was born Mar 25, 1931, in Auburndale. Before moving to a farm in the town of Colby about 10 years ago, the family had lived in Wisconsin Rapids, where MEWS was employed by Consolidated Papers, Inc, and in Milwaukee and Stratford.Survivors include his wife; four children; a sister, Mrs Eugene STELTENPOHL, Pittsville, and his father, Ernest MEWS, Orlando, FL.Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Golden Rule Genealogy

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12138 Surname: LOUCKS ------------------------- ------------PUBLIC RECORD. D C LOUCKS death announcement printed in The Phonograph (Colby, Clark, WI), Thursday January 27, 1898, Page 3: D C LOUCKS for the past nine years a prominent citizen of Marshfield, dropped dead at his home on Sunday morning, January 16th, of heart failure. He had just carried in an armful of wood, which he deposited in the wood box, and suddenly dropped dead. He was in the 60th year of his age; leaves four children, two sons and two daughters; his wife died about three months previous. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor

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Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10659 Surname: KAISER, KAYSER, ESSLINGER, ESLINGER, ESSER, SCHILL, WELCOMB, WEBER, HEBRING, HEBBRING, THILBURG, TILBURG, KIEFER, TROUMPH, MAAS, HILLENDORF, ZEHREN, FAH, BOESEN, REIDEN, LINDEN, BERG, MAY, FISCHER, SPANIER, DRIESCH, FRITZ, SPANNIER, SCHU, ESELINGER, OHLINGER, PETRY, PETRIE, KESSLER, HUGHES, MAROHL, THOMPSON, SCHMIDTKE, KREUGER, POLEGE, REED, KOHL, LAESSIG, DEWEY, WILLIS, HOFKIS, GLASS, JUNEMANN, THEURER, RAYFORD, SAZAMA ------------------------- KAISER and Related Families BIOGRAPHY: A BRIEF HISTORY OF MY TRIER ANCESTORS and their descendants by Patti Laessig at anaquea@dwave.net The year was 1856, it was June, towards the end of the month when Andreas Kaiser age 44, with his wife Magdelena Esslinger age 35, and their children Nicholas age 12, Eva 9, Anna 6 (my great grandmother), Magdalena 5, Peter 2 and Elisabetha 4 months, left Freudenburg, a village near the city of Trier, heading for North America with 800 Taler. The reason given was that they were moving because relatives on his wife’s side wrote to them and told them they should come to America because they could earn a good living there. Andreas’ occupation was listed as a linenweaver. At the same time, Nikolaus Kaiser, 32 years old, with his wife Margaretha Esslinger, 37 years old and their children: Maria 4 years and Magdalena, 1 year old, left for America. It is believed that the two families traveled together on the same ship. This family had 200 Taler and their reason for going to America was very similar to that of Andreas and Magdalena’s. Margaretha and Magdalena were sisters. Another sister, Appolonia Esslinger, and brother, John Kaiser, came to America. John and Appolonia became settlers in the Cadott area, Clark County, Wisconsin. Other relatives that had settled in that area were Peter Eslinger (1826-1905) and his wife Anna Esser (1844-1890). Another family, that of Nikolaus Schill and his wife Maria Britten and children Katharina, Franz, Maria and stepdaughter Elisabeth Schaller also left Freudenburg and settled in the town of Ashford, Fond du Lac County, Wis. Later their daughter Katharina Schill became the wife of Nicholas Kaiser, son of Andreas and his first wife Maria. The 1860 Census of the town of Ashford, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, U.S.A. shows the following family: Andrew Kaiser age 44; Magdelena age 38, Nicholas age 17, Eva age 14, Anna age 10 and Magdelena age 8, all born in Prussia; and Peter 7 and Lawrence, no age given, both born in Wisconsin. Magdelena Welcomb age 74, born in Prussia is also listed as living with the family. The relationship at this time is unknown. Siblings of my great great grandfather Andreas Kaiser were Jacob Kaiser who married Magdalena Weber born 22 May 1851 at Unster Stegmuhle on 21 May 1863 at Centerville (now Cleveland) Wisconsin in Manitowoc County. Magdalena was the daughter of Michael Weber and Elizabeth Kaiser Weber who settled in Manitowoc County. Magdalena Weber’s brother, Christian Weber, married Andreas Kaiser’s daughter, Anna (my great grand parents). Another sibling was Christian or Chris Kaiser. Little is known of him or his descendants, only that he moved out west to Spokane, Washington or was it Wyoming? No one seems to know where he relocated or has been able to find a trace of him or descendants. Nicholas Kaiser and his wife Margaretha Esslinger made their home in Kansas. Their family history has been compiled by one of their descendants. Elisabetha was born 15 February 1819 at Fredenburg, and it is believed she died quite young and is buried at St. Martin’s in Ashford, Wisconsin. Lena Kaiser, also known as Magdelena married a Hebring or Hebbring and they lived in the Cadott area of Wisconsin, as did John or Jolin Kaiser and his wife Appolonia Esslinger. *** My great great grandfather, Andreas KAISER was born 18 January 1815 in the Trier area of Germany. He is the son of Nicholaus KAISER and Anna Elisabetha THILBURG (or TILBURG). Nichaolas KAISER is the son of Jacob KAISER (KAYSER) and Elisabetha KIEFER. Anna THILBURG is the daughter of Andrea THILBURG and Maria Elisabetha TROUMPH. Andreas KAISER was married on 13 July 1841 at Freudenburg, Germany to Maria KAISER, daughter of Michaelis KAISER AND Anna MAAS. Michaelis KAISER was the son of Lucia KAISER and Anna MAAS, the daughter of Joseph MAAS and Anna HILLENDORF. To Andreas and Maria, the following children were born: Nicholas in 1842, and Eva in 1845. Maria died before 1849. At this time it is unknown exactly when, or the cause. On 26 May 1849, Andreas KAISER was married to Magdelena ESSLINGER at Freudenburg. She was born 9 January 1821 to Mathias ESELINGER and Catharina ZEHREN. Mathias was the son of Mathias ESELINGER and Susanne FAH. Catharina was the daughter of Mathias ZEHREN and Anne WEBER. Anton ZEHREN and Margaretha BOESEN were the parents of Mathias ZEHREN. Anton’s father was also named Mathias. Margaretha was the daughter of Michael BOESEN. Anne WEBER was the daughter of Christian WEBER and Elisabeth LINDEN REIDEN, LINDEN believed to be her maiden name. Christian was the son of Jacob WEBER and Anna Barbara BERG. Jacob’s father was also Jacob and his mother was Johanna MAY, daughter of Mathias MAY and his wife Editha. *********************************************************************************** Anna KAISER, first child of Andreas and Magdelena, married Christian WEBER, the son of Michael WEBER and Elisabeth KAISER. Michael WEBER, born 19 May 1807 was the son of Petri WEBER and Elisabetha FISCHER. Elisabeth KAISER born 13 November 1823 was the daughter of Michaelis KAISER and Magdelena SPANIER born 24 April 1796 at Weiler. She was the daughter of Nicolaus SPANIER and Susanna Driesch. Nicolaus and Susanna were married 25 Jan. 1791. Susanna DRIESCH SPANIER was born 14 Nov. 1768 and died 1 Jan 1825. Parents of Nicolaus SPANIER were Johann SPANIER born 23 March 1731 at Weiten and Catharina FRITZ born 5 April 1737 at Mettlach. Johann SPANNIER’s parents were Gotthard SPANIER born before 1647 and died 19 April 1727 at Freudenburg, and his wife Anna SCHU born circa 1669 and died 31 May 1711. *** Magdelena Esslinger was the daughter of Mathias Eselinger and Catharina Zehren. Mathias was born in the Roth Province of Saar. He and Catharina were married 22 September 1812. Catharina was born 23 June 1795 in Beuren. Mathias Eselinger was the son of Mathias Eselinger who died 6 March 1797 and Susanne Fah who died 14 March 1797 in the Roth Province of Saar. Catharina Zehren was the daughter of Mathias Zehren born in Beuren. He was married on 10 February 1795 to Anne Weber who was born in Helfant. Mathias Zehren was the son of Anton Zehren born in Beuren. He married Margaretha Boesen 11 January 1752. Margaretha was born in Fellerich to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boesen. Anton Zehren’s father was Mathias Zehren. Anne Weber, wife of Mathias Zehren, was the daughter of Christian Weber born 18 March 1743 in Perdenbach, Trier, Germany. He married Elisabeth Linden Reiden on 2 March 1767 in Oberleuken. Christian Weber’s father was Jacob Weber born 2 March 1708 in Trassem, Trier, Germany. on 13 February 1736 he married Anna Barbara Berg born 9 March 1712 to Johannes Georg Berg and Helena. Johannes died 21 June 1735 and Jelena died 9 July 1735 both at Perdenbach, Trier, Germany. Jacob Weber’s father was also Jacob Weber born in Schoden. Jacob married Johanna May on 6 May 1703 in Trassem. Johanna May was the daughter of Mathias May and Editha. Mathias died 25 January 1698 at Trassem and Editha died 15 December 1698 also at Trassem. Jacob Weber died 10 October 1752 at Trassem. *** The family of Nicholaus Kaiser and Anna Elisabetha Thilburg who were married at Freudenburg on 16 December 1813 includes the following children. Andreas Kaiser born 18 January 1815 married his first wife Maria Kaiser, daugher of Michaelis Kaiser and Anna Maas at Freudenburg 13 July 1841. Their children were: Nicholas Kaiser born 6 September 1842 at Freudenburg. He married Catherine Schill. Eva Kaiser was born 2 September 1845 in Freudenburg. She married Peter Zehren at St. Martins Catholic Church in Ashford, Wisconsin on 28 January 1869. She died 4 November 1889. Peter died 13 December 1910 in LeRoy Township, Fond du Lac Co. WI. Peter Zehren was born 20 August 1836 in Beuren. Magdelena was born 24 October 1851 in Freudenburg and one more daughter Lizzy . The second wife of Andreas Kaiser was Magdelena Esslinger born 9 January 1821. They had the following children: Anna Kaiser born 26 May 1850 at Freudenburg. She married Christian Weber born 12 October 1846 at Trier. Anna died 5 June 1912 and Christian died 9 May 1924. They are buried in the Eau Pleine Cemetery of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Stratford, Wisconsin. Peter Kaiser was born 31 July 1854. He married Susan Ohlinger born 25 April 1855. Peter died 25 August 1918 and Susan died 19 August 1934. Lawrence Kaiser was born 24 June 1858 at St. Killian, WI. In October of 1884 he was married at Beaver Dam, WI to Mary Petry. Lawrence died 9 July 1931 and Mary died 31 May 1934. Both are buried at Stratford, WI. Jolin (John) Kaiser was born in 1859. He married Marietta Kessler born in 1868. John died in 1943 and Marietta in 1930. Andrew B. Kaiser was born 14 November 1861. He married Nel Hughes Marohl born in 1871. He died 7 November 1900 and Nel died in 1924. Jacob B. Kaiser was born 6 July 1863. He married Susan Petry, sister of Mary Petry, wife of his brother Lawrence. Susan Petry was born 14 September 1872. Jacob died 17 July 1938 and Susan died 13 August 1919. Theresa Kaiser was born 1 January 1867. On 16 April 1884 she married Garrett Hughes who was born 10 April 1859. Theresa died 13 October 1919 and Garrett on 13 October 1926. Mary Kaiser was born in 1867. She married John Ohlinger who was born in 1860. Mary died in 1941 and John in 1939. The following children were born to Anna KAISER and Christian WEBER. Andrew born 24 January 1870. He married Amy THOMPSON. Henry born in 1881. He married Mary SCHMIDTKE. Lorenz (L.B.) born in 1879, married Jenny HUGHES. Peter born in 1875 married Clara KREUGER. John or Johnny as he was known born in 1886, never married. Nettie (Jeanette) born in 1885, married Max POLEGE. Lena (Magdelena) born in 1873 married DeWaine REED. Katie (Katherine) born in 1877 who married Charles KOHL. Katie died 20 March 1887 and is buried in Clark Co. Mary born in 1887 who married Frank (Francis Hubert) Laessig. (my grandparents). And Jake born in 1889 and died very young, 2 November 1890. Andreas Kaiser died 24 May 1897 and Magdelena Esslinger Kaiser died 19 July 1892. They are buried in the Eau Pleine Cemetery of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Stratford, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Research on the above families are contributed to the efforts of many, including Earl Kaiser, Lena Dewey, Jane Willis, Esther Kaiser, Francis Hofkis, Winifred Glass, Ethel Laessig Junemann, Agnes Theurer, Dan Zehren, Jean Rayford, Mae Sazama and myself, Patti Laessig. Ongoing research continues as time permits, to fill in the missing information on the Clark County families and Marathon-Wood County area families. Please contact Patti Laessig at anaquea@dwave.net

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12084 Surname: KAISER, OHLINGER, HEBRING, ESLINGER, PATSON, ZEHREN, WEBER, ENGELDINGER ------------------------- OBITUARY PeterKAISER 1853 - 1918 The Stratford Journal, Friday, September 6,1918 On Sunday, August 25, Peter KAISER, one of Marathon County's pioneers passed away at this home in the town of Eau Pleine. Mr KAISER was born in Fond du Lac County in 1853, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Susie OHLINGER of Mayville in 1878, and made their home in Fond du Lac County until 1883, when they sold out and came to this village, where they have since lived in the town of Eau Pleine for the past thirty-five years.He is survived by his wife and nine children, seven boys and two girls. The funeral services were held from St Joseph's Catholic Church Wednesday, August 28. Rev J. L. SCHUMACHER officiating. Those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral were:Peter KAISER, Cadott, WI; Henry KAISER, Cadott, WI; Peter HEBRING, Cadott, WI; Mike ESLINGER and family, Chippewa Falls; Mrs Margaret PATSON, Chippewa Falls; Nick KAISER, Lomira, WI; Miss Ann ZEHREN, Lomira, WI; Mr. and Mrs. John WEBER, Jr, Auburndale, WI; Mr. and Mrs. Peter WEBER,Auburndale, WI; Mr. and Mrs. John OHLINGER and family of Colby, WI; Mrs. Peter WEBER and family of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Mike WEBER of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Peter ENGELDINGER; Mr. and Mrs. Phil WEBER of Marshfield.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12083 Surname: BENSLY, GARRISON, NIMITS, SHELDON ------------------------- Mrs Viola GARRISON Obit printed in the Wood County Reporter - Thursday, Jun 15, 1899 A Genuine Woman Gone - Mrs Viola GARRISON of Centralia Is Called To The Palace of Eternity. The last dread message from the Great Beyond, which all must sooner or later obey, came to and was answered by one of the early and highly esteemed residents of Centralia Monday afternoon. To her, however, it must have come short of its awfulness and in the language of sweet assuagement and comforting reassurance-"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."In very truth, Mrs. Viola GARRISON fulfilled every higher obligation of life domestic, social and spiritual-as completely as human aspiration allows.That characteristic which impressed people, in proportion to their knowledge of her was her genuineness, patience and submissive grace to the powers that control. This characteristic brought with it a beautiful old age, serene in the satisfaction of an earnest force exerted for righteousness that left not even one complaint in the last hours of severe suffering.Mrs GARISON passed away at the residence of her son F GARRISON, at 4:45 o'clock p. m., June 12, following an illness in bed of two months. She had not well for a long time. "Grandma" as we have always felt at liberty to address her, was taken with chills as long age as last October, which developed into chronic jaundice. Her condition was not considered dangerous until the month of April, when she was obliged to take to the bed and the family physician was called. Constant nursing and thorough medical attention, however, failed to bring other than temporary relief. The patient grew steadily weaker until death, except by artificial means. Final dissolution came as the result of practical paralysis of the entire alimentary canal. The mind of this benign lady was clear and active to the last. To the liberated soul only can death appear as "That golden key That opens the palace of eternity." Viola SHELDON GARRISON was born at Fort Anne, on the shores of Lake George, NY, Mar 24, 1821. She had, therefore, reached the age of 78 years, 3 months, 21 days at the time of her demise. Miss SHELDON remained under the parental roof, reared in the usual manner of a sturdy farmer's daughter, until married to Orestes GARRISON on the 30th day of March, 1842. Soon after marriage Mr and Mrs GARRISON moved to Greenwood, McHenry Co, IL, and settled on a farm, which the husband tilled for ten years.To the union were born the following five named children, four of them at Greenwood: Elma Caroline, wife of S S BENSLY, died Mar 26, 1861. Charles B, now a resident of Minneapolis, and with his mother during her last sickness; Llewellyn O, resident of Thorpe, WI, at his mothers bedside during the past week, accompanied be wife and son; Frank, president and manager of the Centralia Pulp & Water Power company, with whom "Grandma" GARRISON has made her home for twenty-five years; Henry D, died Mar 4, 1866.Orestes GARRISON and family became occupants of a house near old Magnolia hall in Grand Rapids late in the fall of 1854, he being owner of the mill (then a saw mill) in Centrelia recently torn down by W. E. Mack of the Central Electric Co. They resided in Grand Rapids through the winter, then went over into Centralia.Mr GARRISON died June 3, 1874, and his wife took up her residence with her son F. GARRISON where she has continuously been at home for twenty-five years. The record of her career during the widowed life is filled with examples well worthy of emulation, with deeds and works that will always stand as texts and studies to the generation that succeeds them. Peace at last.Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the F GARRISON residence, Rev F S NIMITS officiating. Remains were tenderly laid at rest in Forest Hill cemetery, the sad service being attended by a large number of citizens who today deeply lament the departed friend and neighbor.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10640 Surname: O'Neill, Kerr ------------------------- Looking for info on Mary Jane O'Neill (bca 1840)who married Edward Kerr. They lived in Grant County Wisconsin for an unknown length of time.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10639 Surname: ------------------------- Sketch of the Hon. James O'Neill, from "The American Sketch Book" by Bella French 1875.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10638 Surname: O'Neill ------------------------- >From the Clark County Centennial Booklet copyright 1953 pages F-9 and F-10 To James O'Neill, Sr., goes the major credit for founding Neillsville and Clark County. It is he who, in a small company, investigated the site of Neillsville in 1844 and who led the group that established the first permanent settlement in Clark County the next year. It was a business venture, shared with his brothers, Henry and Alexander***. But it was James who gave continuance to the venture and associated himself permanently with the community. The O'Neills had their background in New York state. James was one of the nine children of Andrew O'Neill, a farmer. At least one piece of farm property continued in the O'Neill family, as represented locally, for more than a century, and it was a pleasant custom of the late Judge James O'Neill, nephew of the founder, to ship to Neillsville each year a barrel of New York State apples, which were presented by him to the pupils of the public schools. In his youth, James O'Neill, Sr., worked on his father's farm and clerked in a brother's store. He worked four years on a lumbering operation in the east. As a young man he set out for the middle west; cut cord wood in Louisana; ran a keel boat for a time; developed ague and was forced to get off the Mississippi. He and his brother Henry established a small mill three miles downstream from Black River Falls, operated there a few years and in 1845 moved their operation to O'Neill creek. First structure to be erected was a log hut 18 x 24, put up on the bank of the creek, near where the mill was afterwards constructed. This was used for about a year. In 1846 Mr. O'Neill built a more commodious house on the south side of the creek, at the location of the present Skroch residence. The old log hut eventually fell into the creek. As a lumberman James O'Neill represented the pioneering phase of the industry. His mill was 22 feet wide and 44 feet long. It was equiped with an "up and down" saw, with a capacityof 4,000 board feet in 12 hours, a drop in the bucket as compared to the large mills at Analaska, which afterward cut up the logs of Clark County by the million feet. The first mill lasted 15 years and vanished; was presumably burned. It was replaced by another of modest size. The lumbering operation was conducted for a decade as a partnership between James and his brothers, Henry and Alexander. He bought them out in 1858, and they set up a mill in Chippewa City, which they later sold to Stanley Bros. During the years of their lumber production Alexander O'Neill also operated a lumber yard in Burlington Iowa, and thus provided a retail outlet for all or part of the out put of their mills. ***Alexander is my ggg grandpa

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10636 Surname: O'Neill, Robinson ------------------------- "Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties" copyright 1891 pgs 257-258 Hon. James O'Neill, of Neillsville, was born at Lisbon, St. Lawrence County, New York, September 3, 1847. His father, a farmer, was born and still resides on the same farm on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, where James first saw the light. His father is of Irish and English extraction, and his mother is of Scotch descent, but was born in this country. Mr. O'Neill received his education in the district schools; entered St. Lawrence University at Canton, New York, in 1863, and remained three years. He entered Cornell University at the opening of that institution in 1868, as a sophomore, graduating in the full classic course in 1871. At intervals in his college course he taught school, in all three years, commencing at fifteen years of age, at $15 per month, and closing as principal of the high school at Ogdensburg, New York, at $1,200. He studied law in the office of Joseph McNaughton, Esq. at Ogdensburg, for one year, and graduated at the Albany Law School in 1873. In September, 1873, he removed to Neillsville, Wisconsin, where he has ever since resided and practiced his profession. He came here on the invitation of is uncle, Hon. James O'Neill, the founder of the town and a member of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1849 and 1868. Mr. O'Neill was a member of the Legislature in 1885, a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1888, appointed District Attorney of Clark County in July 1887, and elected to the same office in 1888 by the largest majority of all the received by the candidates on the ticket. He is president of the school board at Neillsville, and and has always taken a great interest in school matters. At the last meeting, in Chicago, of the Morthwestern University Alumni Association of Cornall University, he was elected president for the present year. He has steadily devoted his energies to the practice of his profession, the law. Cases argued by him may be found in nearly every one of the last thirty-five volumes of the reports of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In 1890, Mr. O'Neill received the nomination of the Republican party for Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin. Various causes combined to defeat the Republican candidates, and for the first time since the orginization of the Republican Party the entire Democratic ticket was elected. Mr. O'Neill is an able lawyer, a public-spirited citizen, and a man of unqualified integrity, and is numbered among the most popular citizens of his county abd State. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Marian Robinson, od Neillsville, and this union has been blessed with two children: a son, Ernest, born in 1877, and a daughter, Marian, born in 1883. In his political affiliation he has always been a stanch Republican.