Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12062 Surname: O'Neill, Douglas, Covill, Darling ------------------------- Clark County Republican (newspaper of Neillsville, WI) March 7, 1872 After a lingering illness of several months, varying considerably in severity, Thomas O'Neill, only son of James O'Neill, the pioneer and founder of this village, died in Sparta (where he had been receiving medical treatment) on last Saturday noon, March 2, 1872, age 21 years and 20 days. The sad intelligence conveyed in the foregoing lines, reached here by telegram soon after the event which they chronical had transpired. His remains were brought here on the following day by his parents, who were with him in his dying hours, in a costly black walnut casket with silver mountings and otherwise approriately decorated, and preserved until yesterday to await the arrival of a sister from school, before being consigned to their final resting place. The deceased had suffered a great deal, and a short time before his death he was rendered entirely blind by the affections of his system, which were numerous, the most prominent among which were dropsy and disease of the liver and kidneys. The news came wholly unexpected, except to a few, and as the sorrowful tidings went rapidly from mouth to mouth, a wide-spread felling of sorrow and sadness became very soon apparent in the village. "Tommy" O'Neill, as he was familiarly known, was born and reared in this place, and probably had a larger circle of aquaintances than any young man in this vicinity. His friends were legion, because he possed a rare faculty for sociabilty, was proverbially honest and ever frank, generous and warm-hearted. He was really the pet of the town and was accorded rare privilages by everyone. As evidence of this high regard we will only refer to the large concourse of people who gathered at the little church yesterday to witness the funeral ceremonies and pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the departed. He was the only son of kind, loving and devoted parents, the only and affectionate brother of two loving sisters. To them the death of "Tommy" has caused the most poignant grief, and they have the heartfelt sympathy of a sorrowful community in their bereavement. It is indeed hard to see a young man full of life and hope, cut down just at his maturity, when everything is promising and nothing has yet been realized. But "death loves a shinning mark'" and the blow is given without the power of human hands to avert it. My notes: This obit was sent to me by Kevin Struensee, a volunteer genealogist. Tommy O'Neill's parents were James O'Neill & Jane Douglas. His sisters Isabella (Covill) and Maria (Darling). James O'Neill was the brother of my ggg grandfather.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12061 Surname: SWIM, SWIMM, DEAL, BOYCE, KESTER ------------------------- Any information would be greatly appreciated Stephanie SWIM, 95, Thorp, WI, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 at Victory Medical Center, Stanley, WI. Stephanie was born March 27, 1904 in the Town of Taft, Rural Thorp to Peter and Marian (Kempa) Kemie. She married Harley E. SWIM, Sr. November 15, 1922 in Thorp, WI. She lived in the Town of Taft, Rural Thorp most of her life. Surviving are her children: Harley (Helen) SWIM of Stanley, WI, Ellery (Jane) SWIM of San Jose, CA, Dawn (Joe) Waichulis of Thorp, WI, Beverly (Gerald) Mann of Mountain Home, Idaho, Anita SWIM of Thorp, WI, Arvallee (Ernest) Spaltner of Milwaukee, WI; 34 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Harley E. SWIM, Sr. June 2, 1974, 3 brothers: Frank, John, and Ben and 2 grandchildren: Dennis DeRouin and Wesley Spaltner. Funeral service was held Saturday, May 8, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Stanley, WI with Rev. Michael Weaver officiating. Burial was in East Thorp Cemetery, Thorp. Grandchildren served as pallbearers. Visitation was at Thorp Funeral Home Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church. >From “The Thorp Courier” (Clark County) May 12, 1999

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12060 Surname: SWIM, SWIMM, BOYCE, DEAL, KESTER ------------------------- Any information would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Charles SWIM, died of plural pneumonia at the home of her grand daughter, Mrs. A. Kubera, here on Saturday, April 3rd, aged 78 years, 8 months and 23 days. Mary Josephine SWIM was born at Granville, Wis., on July 10, 1858. On July 14, 1897, she was united in marriage with Charles SWIM at Springfield, Wis. During her early married life she lived at Abbotsford, Wis., Lake Geneva and Cadott, Wis. In later years, after the death of her husband in 1919, she spent most of her time with her daughter, Mrs. Grace SWIM, at Thorp and her grand son and grand daughter, Harley SWIM and Mrs. A. Kubera. She leaves to mourn, of the immediate family, two sons, Carroll Whaples, Arpin, Wis., Earl Whaples, Cameron, Wis., two daughters, Mrs. Grace SWIM Waukesha, Wis., and Mrs. Pearl Weishoff, Reeseville, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Whaples, Monroe, Wis. Rev. Carl Berry conducted funeral services at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Bogumill Funeral Home and interment was made in the Ease Thorp Cemetery. Pall bearers were; John Roth, Aug. Stocker, Art Seaman, Jos. Wilcenski, Chas. Pettit and Mike Kronberg. 1937 Thorp Courier, Thorp Wisconsin

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12059 Surname: SWIM, SWIMM, KESTER, BOYCE ------------------------- Any information would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Harriet SWIM, aged 85 years, 10 months., and 10 days, died at the Chippewa Falls hospital at 4:30 am June 3rd. Death was due to advanced age. Funeral services were conducted at the Cadott M. E. Church Monday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Bennett of Thorp officiating. Mrs. Swim was born at Lysander, New York., July 24, 1842. She was married to Ira Swim in 1867. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Three boys survive; Rancler J. SWIM of Thorp, Ole SWIM and Myron SWIM of Cadott; one son and two daughters passed to the other shore a few years ago. She also leaves twenty-one grand children and fourteen great grand children to mourn her loss. 1927 Thorp Courier, Thorp Wisconsin

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12058 Surname: SWIM, SWIMM, DEAL, KESTER, BOYCE ------------------------- 1919 Thorp Courier, Thorp Wisconsin Charles SWIM died at the hospital at Rochester, Minnesota, Wednesday, February 19, 1919, of the cancer of the stomach, after a long and painful illness. He was born in the town of Cato, Onondaga County, New York., April 8, 1876. He came to Wisconsin with his parents when a small child and has been a resident of this state ever since. He died at the age of forty-two years, ten months, and eleven days. He leaves a wife, a mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn his loss.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10622 Surname: Krejci, Skotiel, Kunish, Schaefer, Klinke, Hemp, Hales, Chaska, Vilete, Buddiner, Canfield, Searls, Rhead, Allis, Gardner, Plhuhar ------------------------- History of Frank M. Krejci Family: *Thomas Krejci (grandfather of Frank M.) was born and lived in Bohemia {Germany}, Europe and marries Mary Skotiel*. *John Krejci (father of Frank M. Krejci) married Barbara Kunish, where they were born. They were born in Lepnice, Bohemia and came to America in 1855. One daughter, Barbara, was born there and died shortly after coming to America*. The family landed in America after a 6 weeks voyage in a sailing vessel, then proceeded to Washington Co. Wisconsin. John Krejci had been a farmer in Germany and now he secured a piece of improved land in Trenton Township, Washington County, Wisconsin and began the work of impovement with an ox team. His place was located 32 miles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then an insignificant hamlet. He often walked to Milwaukee, bringing provisions home on his back. He lived on this farm until the last ten years of his live, after which he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died at the age of 84 and his wife at the age of 66. In addition to their daughter, Barbara, the first, eight children were born to them in Washington County, Wisconsin. They were Wenzel, 1868-1943, 75; Mary; Joseph (first); Barbara (second); Frank Matt; Joseph (second); Anna and Louis. *Joseph (first) died as a young boy.* When he lived on his farm in Washington County, Wisconsin. He had cleared and improved his farm, erected good buildings on it and had reached a state of comparative prosperity.* Frank Matt Krejci, a proprietor of a paying farm in section 33, York Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, was born in Washington County, Wisconsin November 4, 1859. He was the son of John and Barbara (Kunish) Krejci. He attended school in Washington County and grew to manhood on his father's farm. He began working independently at the age of twenty years. After spending two years at farming, he took up the carpenter trade, at which he was occupied for three years. In 1885, he was united in marriage to Anna Helen Schaefer. She was born in Washington County, Wisconsin and the daughter of Joseph Schaefer, both parents being natives of Europe. Coming to Clark County, Wisconsin as a young married couple, Frank Krejci and his wife resided for the first winter with his sister and brother-in-law, John Klinke and the following spring moved to their present place in section 33, York Township, Clark County, Wisconsin which consists of 80 acres of wild land and there being no road they had to cut their way in. Frank Krejci built a log house of one room, 14X26 in dimension and a log barn and then proceeded with the arduous task of developing a farm. It was not until the next spring he got a cow and five years later a yoke of steers. His first crops were grubbed in. He often walked to Neillsville, Wisconsin, 7 miles, carring home supplies on his back. His wife accompanied him, carrying eggs and butter to market and receiving 6 cents a pound for butter. In the course of time, by his own hard labor he got his land cleared, also building a nice brick house of 8 rooms {original burnt and was rebuilt, still standing 1999} and a barn, 36X48 feet and a silo of 100 tons capacity. He raises a good grade of stock and is the proprietor of a good farm which renders profitable returns for the labor invested in it. He is a shareholder in the Granton State Bank and the packing plant in Wausau, Wisconsin and was formerly a member of the company that operated the old cheese factory. For one year, he served as a member of the York Township side board. Mr and Mrs Krejci have six children: Victor (unmarried) is a farmer in the Fremont Township, Clark County, Wisconsin, where he cleared 80 acres of wild land and made a farm of it and being a carpenter putting up the buildings but still lives at home; Emma, now Mrs Louis Hemp of Neillsville, Wisconsin has two boys (Leon and Warren); Mary, the wife of George Hales and the mother of two girls ( Verona and Marion); Thomas, Estella, and Edwin still reside at home. *Mrs Frank M. Krejci was the daughter of Joseph Schaefer and his wife, Mary Chaska. Really her name was Mary Vilete. Her mother was married twice, first to a Vilete, to which union Mary was born. Chaska was her stepfather. Mary left a lover, who was very dear to her, in Bohemia to come to the USA with her parents to care for her mother. Her lover, in Bohemia, felt it was his duty to remain with his parents and so they had to part.* {Frank Matt Krejci died June 16, 1859 on the farm, York Township, north of Graton, Clark County, Wisconsin. Wife Anna Helen Schaefer died July 12, 1922 on the farm also.} {Victor (Vic) was born June 18, 1887 and died November 13, 1965. He married Elsie Buddiner Canfield May 29, 1925. She was born March 9, 1896 and died July 1957. They had Ruth Jean, born September 13, 1925. She married Harold Angus Searls October 9, 1946.} {Emma was born August 17, 1887/1888 and died November 4, 1971 in Neillsville. She married Herman Louis, called Louis, Hemp April 22, 1914. He died April 6, 1935. They had three children, Leon (born April 4, 1915 and died June 27, 1920 of a childhood illness), Warren (born June 30, 1916 and died August 9, 1978. Wife and 4 children. wife and three children still living) and Marvin (Marv) (still living with wife and 4 sons). When Emma died, her son Warren and his family lived with her in Neillsville.} {Mary Barbara was born December 25, 1890 and died March 6, 1978. She married George Knight Hales March 29, 1911. He was born March 29, 1887 and died May 30, 1073. They had 2 girls, Marion and Verona.} {Thomas (Tom) Emil was born June 21, 1893 and died February 2, 1964. He married Alice Marie Rhead June 1, 1925. She was born October 3, 1907 and died September 10, 1971. They had 3 daughters, Betty Jane, Darlene Joyce, and Dorothy Joy.} {Estella (Stell, Stella) was born January 17, 1898 and died January 25, 1988. She never married. For many years she was a maid/personal servant for the Mr. Allis, owner of Allis Chalmer, maker for farm tractors near Milwaukee. Retired and returned to Neillsville where she died.} {Edwin (Ed) John was born July 7, 1900 and died April 8, 1961. He married Estella Gardner September 16, 1926. She was born August 26, 1904 and died December 19, 1929. He married Minerva Plhuhar.} {Emma commented to daughter-in-law, Irene Lepke Hemp on the "1918 History of Clark County book": They charge $50.00 to be in the book and then you got one copy. I took this comment to mean that people weren't included unless they payed for it.} Taken from the Clark County, History of Wisconsin----Franklin; by Curtin Wedge, 1918. All starred (*) material added by Estella F. Krejci (daughter of Frank Matt) in 1984. { } addition and corrections added by Sara Hemp, married to Emma's grandson Jeffery, May 2001. **NOTE: I've left out names, etc. of some living people who didn't want their info on the net. Sara Hemp.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10581 Surname: BABCOCK, BOWEN, BRADFORD, DARRAH, DUNNING, LASHER, LANPHIER, LYTLE, RADLE, SWEETING, WAITE ------------------------- I am descended from Frank I. BRADFORD, brother of Charles M. BRADFORD of Clark Co., WI. Like Charles, Frank was born in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., WI but then relocated to LaPrairie Twp., Rock Co., WI. Many BRADFORD generations did and still do live in or near Janesville, Rock Co., WI today. I would very much like to talk to others from this family. I have information going back 4 additional generations - possibly 10 if we can prove a link to the famous Gov. Wm. BRADFORD. I will also correspond by email. David BRADFORD (dbrad4d@execpc.com)

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10470 Surname: William ENGLISH, MARR, PATTERSON, APPLEQUIST, PRITCHETT, HALL, PENDERGAST ------------------------- Searching for any information on William ENGLISH, B 1822, ON., CAN. D 1905 Ashand, Ashland CO., WI. M Christina MCDONALD B 1840, Nova Scotia, D 1905 Brainerd, Crow CO., MN. Wlm, Christina and their first five children John Hillyard; Christopher C; Katherine Elinor; Frederick Wlm; & John Wesley moved to Unity, Clark/Marathon CO., WI. bet. 1873 - 1875. Five more children were born to them bet. 1875 - 1885; Franklin Stewart, Margaret Ellen; Wlm. Edmund; Christina Mariam & Albert Dewitt H. Bet. 1886 and 1895 the family moved to Brainerd, Crow CO., WI. Any information on all surnames would be immensely appreciated.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10468 Surname: WILCOX, WALKER, MUMBRUE, HAYWARD, PALMER ------------------------- Many thanks to Janet for posting all the information she has on the Clark Co. site. This week I found my g-g-g-grandfather's obit thanks to her. Lewis Henry WILCOX has been a circuitous trail to follow. The local paper where he was buried in Dec. 1907 (Price Co.) listed that he died in Waupaca. After searching in Waupaca for a death certificate, I found a small reference in the paper there that he had died in Fairchild (Eau Claire Co.). After going to courthouse and not finding a death certificate, I sent to the state. From them I received the death certificate for Clark Co. In searching the site, I found his obit, thanks to the posting by Janet in Dec. 2000. Lewis Henry WILCOX was born in 1842 in New York, was in the Civil War for 4 years (they are still searching for his pension records for me), came home and married the sister of a fellow soldier, Anna HAYWARD, of Waupaca Co. They had 4 children and then moved to Price Co. WI where they were on the first train crossing the bridge into Park Falls. They were pioneer settlers of that community having claimed 160 acres under a patent. After moving to Fifield, WI, Lewis left home and moved to the Eau Claire area to work with a lumber company. Anna filed for divorce after 7 years, a fact that had not been passed down in family history. Thus the search for Lewis has been confusing. I am now looking for any family in the WILCOX line. It seems there are other WILCOX descendents out there. Lewis' parents were Charles Winthrop and Emily (PALMER) WILCOX. Marilyn Steben

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Mai 2001 21:43 > Betreff: [F] Ihre Mithilfe ist gefragt - Suche nach gestohlenen > Kirchenbüchern > > Translation to English below > Please translate where appropriate and forward > > Hallo, > > in Zusammenarbeit mit der Kriminalpolizei Jena möchten wir alle > Ahnenforscher um Mithilfe bei der Suche nach drei entwendeten Kirchenbüchern > der Pfarrei Apolda bitten: > > In der Zeit vom 15.2.01, 16/30 Uhr bis 16.2.01, 7/00 Uhr, drangen bisher > unbekannte Täter in die Räumlichkeiten der Evangelisch-lutherischen > Kirchengemeinde in 99510 Apolda, Dornburger Straße 4 ein. > > Der oder die Täter haben unter Gewaltanwendung das hintere Eingangstor > aufgebrochen und anschließend wurde durch sie die Eingangstür zu den > Räumlichkeiten der Kirchengemeinde ebenfalls gewaltsam geöffnet. > > Die Räumlichkeiten der Kirchengemeinde befinden sich im Parterre des > Gebäudes. In einem Büroraum wurden aus einem verschlossenen Holzschrank - > der Schlüssel steckte im Schloß - folgende Kirchenbücher entwendet: > > Begräbnisbuch Apolda 1848-1858 > Das Kirchenbuch hat die Ausmaße: Länge 33 cm, Breite 22 cm, Stärke 8cm > > Taufbuch Apolda 1809-1833 > Das Kirchenbuch hat die Ausmaße: Länge 34 cm, Breite 24 cm, Stärke 10cm > > Taufbuch Apolda 1832-1845 > Das Kirchenbuch hat die Ausmaße: Länge 34 cm, Breite 24 cm, Stärke 10cm > > Die Kirchenbücher haben einen dunkelbraunen Hartkarton-Einband. Die > Buchrücken sind an einigen Stellen beschädigt. Eine Rückenprägung mit > Laufzeitangabe ist nicht vorhanden. > > Nach Angaben der Kriminalpolizei Jena haben es die Täter wohl speziell auf > diese drei Kirchenbücher abgesehen. Weitere Kirchenbücher- die zunächst mit > in einen Nebenraum der Pfarrei gebracht wurden - wurden achtlos > liegengelassen. 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Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10466 Surname: ------------------------- Hi Lucia, There is a Mayville township in the northeast corner of Clark County. The township includes the towns of Abbotsford, Curtiss and Dorchester. LOL Judy

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11953 Surname: ------------------------- Re: Clark County Obits... This Thomas Reed, 1835 - 1885. Is in my Reed Huckstead line. Thomas was apparently born a Sears in Maine or Mass. and his mother died within a couple weeks. He was adopted by the Reeds. Can I find what his birth name was, and who his parents were??? Thanks, Bob

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11949 Surname: CORNWELL, GOODRICH, STEVNES, GARVIN ------------------------- (restored) A new message, "Orson Cornwell (1829-1911)," was posted by Scott M. Dorn on Sat, 17 Feb 2001 >From the Neillsville Paper, Nov. 1911 "Death of Orson Cornwell" Orson Cornwell formerly an old resident here died at Camden, NY, Nov. 9, 1911. His remains were sent here for burial, which took place Wednesday, burial services having been held at his home in Camden. He was born in Jefferson County, NY on Feb. 19, 1829. He was married to Helen Goodrich in 1854 and came to Neillsville, Clark County, Wis, in 1866. She died in 1896. About nine years ago Mr. Cornwell returned to New York State where he married Mary Stevnes who survives. Mrs. Robert Garvin, his only child, lives at Watertown, SD. She was unable, on account of sickness in the family, to be here. One brother, Oscar, lives at the Veterans Home at Waupaca, WI. Deceased followed farming and was also a skilled carpenter, and builder. He was an intelligent and upright citizen.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10465 Surname: Van Loo, Van Able ------------------------- Looking for information and hopefully a descendant of Anton(e) and Harriet (or Hattie VanAble) Van Loo. They lived in Thorp township in the 1910 and 1920 census and had 5 children that I know of--Elsie, Bertha, Laurence, Edward and Marie. Anton was born in Wisconsin in Brown County--where they were living in 1900. Trying to find where Anton and Harriet are buried and any information that I can get on the family. Anton is my great-great uncle and I would like to find out more about his family.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11942 Surname: LAMONT, RIPLINGER, CATTANACH, STIEBER, WICKER, STEINWALD, UMHOEFER, FIRNSTAHL ------------------------- (restored) Katherine (Riplinger) Lamont (1882-1963) was posted by Scott M. Dorn on Thu, 15 Feb 2001 Abbotsford Tribune Phonograph Thursday, October 31, 1963 MRS. ANGUS LAMONT Funeral Services for Mrs. Angus Lamont, 81, of Colby were held Saturday at 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Colby. Mrs. Lamont died at the Leahy Nursing Home at Abbotsford Wednesday, Oct. 23. She had been living there the past few weeks. The Rev. John Pinion officiated at the requiem high mass and at the burial, which was made in St. Mary's Parish Cemetary. Pallbearers were Mike Stieber, Elmer Wicker, Francis Steinwand, Paul Umhoefer, James Firnstahl and Jerry Firnstahl. A rosery service was held at the Lulloff Funeral Home at Colby on Thursday by the Christian Mothers Society and a general rosery service was held Friday at the funeral home. The former Mary Katherine Riplinger was born March 21, 1882 at Colby, Clark County. Her marriage to Angus E. Lamont, who preceeded her in death Aug 5, 1963, took place at St. Mary's Church, Colby, April 14, 1909. The couple lived in many parts of the country where he was employed and settled on a farm south of Colby in 1919. n 1936 they moved into Colby. Mrs. Lamont was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the parish's Christian Mothers Society, the Royal Neighbors of America, and the VFW Auxillary. Surviving are two sons, Malcolm of Abbotsford, and Angus r. of Colby, a daughter, Mrs. Bert C. (Katherine) Cattanach of Owen, 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceeded in death by a son, David, who died at the age of six months. Those who attended the funeral came from Spencer, Milan, Athens, Stevens Point, Loyal, Fon Du Lac, Medford, Madison, Whitewater, Owen, Withee, Wausau, Marshfield, Unity, Abbotsford, Colby and the surrounding area.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11941 Surname: RIPLINGER, SCHILL, LAMONT, ZASSENHAUS, DIETSCHE ------------------------- (restored) Frank Riplinger (1843-1925) DATE: Feb 15 2001 OBITUARY - Colby Phonograph - June 25, 1925 "Civil War Vet, Dies of Old Age" Frank Riplinger Passed Away at the Home of His Daughter" Frank Riplinger, Civil War veteran and one of the pioneer settlers of this section, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Zassenhaus, in the town of Colby, on Friday, June 19th, 1925, at 6:30 pm, the raveges of old age being the cause of his demise. Frank Riplinger was born on November 16, 1843, near Trior, Elsace-Lorraine, and came to America with an uncle at the age of 13, landing at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where he took up the trade of a shoe maker. He became very adept at his chosen trade, and was making good headway when he decided that his services were needed in the great civi war, and accordingly inlisted in Company E., 14th Wisconsin Vol. Infantry, at Carlton, Kewaunee county, on March 5th, 1864. After joining the Union Army he experienced some of the service, participating in several important engagements and minor battles, and was one of those who went with General Sherman in the famous 'March to the Sea.' He was mustered out of service at Mobile, Alabama, on October 9, 1865. After leaving the army he returned to Manitowoc County where he again took up the trade at Schoolhill. On January 9, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherina Schill, of Schoolhill, and in the fall of the year 1875, he and his wife decided to take a chance in the new country of Upper Wisconsin which was being opened up for settlers. After working his trade for a short time in the little settlement here at Colby in that early day, he took up a homestead in the Town of Hull in the vicinity of Cherokee. After a struggle of several years on the homestead to make a living they moved into the village and Mr. Riplinger became interested in a planning mill establishment which was erected on the site where the old electric power-house now stands. Several years later he engaged in the furniture business which he conducted for quite a number of years. When the Soo railway took over the interests of the Central Wisconsin Railroad, Mr. Riplinger conceived the idea that the place which went by the name "Osborne" on the new cut-off between Spencer and Owen, would be a good place to start a business. Accordingly, he and his two sons, Fred & Ben, went to this place and opened up a general store. This was nearly thirteen years ago, and at this time there exists a thriving little village called "Riplinger" named after him, and his sons, who started with him and will continue in the hardware and implement business which he helped them to build. Mr. Riplinger was a man who was well thought of by all of his acquaintances, and when he once made a friend it was always a friend. All of the older citizens of this community who knew him realize his worth as a kind husband and father. For many years he was handicapped with a failing eyesight and during the past several years he has been totally blind. Nevertheless, he carried uncomplaningly and his ambitions never ceased until the hand of time claimed him for its own. He is survived by two sons, three having died previously, Fred and Benjamin F., of Riplinger, and two daughters, Mrs. Angus (Katherine) Lamont and Mrs. Fred (Anne) Zassenhaus, of Colby; one brother John, of Portland, Oregon, two sisters, Mrs. Ben Dietsche of Veefkind, Clark County, and Mrs. Jake Hanson of Portland, Oregon. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, (June 24), from the St. Mary's Catholic Church in this city, Rev. H. Lachnit officiating and his remains were laid to rest in the catholic cemetary beside those of his wife who preceeded him in death on April 12, 1889. The large number of beautiful offerings and the long funeral procession is testimony of the esteem in which he was held in the community in which he lived for fifty years.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11940 Surname: ------------------------- Looking for a Dorothea Wehrmann Who married Edward Pippert

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11935 Surname: CORNWELL, PALMER, SPOONER, FERGUSON ------------------------- (reposted) Orville Cornwell (1831-1907)," was posted by Scott M. Dorn on Mon, 12 Feb 2001 Surname: CORNWELL, PALMER, SPOONER, FERGUSON (Clark Co. Republican and Press, Sept. 12, 1907) "Death of Orville Cornwell" Orville Cornwell, one of the oldest residents of this locality, died at his home in Pine Valley, Sept. 5, 1907. Mr. Cornwell was born at Theresa, Jefferson County, N. Y., Dec. 20, 1831. He was married to Ann Elizabeth Palmer in Lewis County, N. Y., Dec. 23, 1852. In 1866 they came to Neillsville and the next year moved to their farm on which they have lived ever since. To them were born four children: Emmaline, now Mrs. E. J. Spooner of Lents, Oregon; Alice, now Mrs. H. F. Ferguson of Minneapolis; Adelbert of Livingston, Mont., and Leland who lives on the home place. Mr. Cornwell was one of the best of citizens, industrious, honest, and progressive. During his younger years he was active in all public affairs, being a supervisor of his town several terms and looking after the community's interests in a most efficient and faithful manner. He was a leader in temperance reform, and in every movement for good citizenship, he was always found on the side of right. He was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows, having joined the order over forty years ago in the State of New York. Besides his children, grand children and great grand children he is survived by his wife who for nearly fifty-five years has been his faithful helpmeet, not alone in the development of their farm and home but in all the public affairs in which he took an interest. To her and the other relatives are offered a community's sympathy. The funeral was held at the home Sunday, Rev. W. P. Burrows officiating, and the local I.O.O.F. lodge escorting the procession to the cemetery and observing the rites of the order at the grave." Also from the same paper: "Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the members of the I.O.O.F. and the kind friends and neighbors who so ably assisted us in our late bereavement.-Mrs. Ann Cornwell and Family."

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11934 Surname: RONDORF, ALGRA, DORN ------------------------- (reposted) A new message, "Odelia (Algra) Rondorf (1861-1913)," was posted by Scott M. Dorn on Mon, 12 Feb 2001 Surname: RONDORF, ALGRA, DORN Neillsville Republican & Press January 30, 1913 The angel of death visited our community last week Tuesday noon and removed from our midst, Odelia, beloved wife of Joseph Rondorf after intense suffering from several months from cancerous tumors. Odelia Algra was born in La Crosse County, Wisconsin on January 27, 1861 and died January 21, 1913, being 5 1years, 11 months and 21 days old. She was married to Joseph Rondorf May 18, 1880 in Monroe County, Wisconsin. In 1882 they moved to their farm in the Town of York where they have since resided. Their union was blessed with four children, two whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, one son, Rella Rondorf, and one daughter, Mamie - Mrs. Archie Dorn, one grandson, also one sister and two brothers of Sparta. The funeral took place on Friday from the MK Church, Rev. NJ Alderson officiating. A large concourse of friends and neighbors attended to pay a last tribute of respect to a worthy friend. Mrs. Rondorf was a faithful wife and a fond mother and her kindly deeds and thoughts for others will not be forgotten. The loved ones have the profound sympathy of all.

Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/11933 Surname: BABB, WEBER, WARNER, HOMMELL ------------------------- Mary Ann Babb (1825-1913) Surname: BABB, WEBER, WARNER ---------------------Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER 1/30/1913 ---------------------OBITUARY Mary Ann Weber was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, on Aug. 13, 1825. She came to America in 1849, settling first in New York, where about two years later she was married to John M. Hommell. To them were born five children, John William, now of Neillsville; Chas. Henry, who died at White Pigeion, Mich. in 1908; Mary A. Warner, Greenwood; George, Watertown, S.Dak.; Edward, Castle Rock, Washington. After the birth of the first two the family removed to Wisconsin, settling in West Salem where the last three children were born and where they remained until 1867, when they came to Clark County, living here continually until death claimed them. The husband, John Hommell, died in the town of Eaton in 1868. Some years later the widow married, Moses Babb, who passed away at Greenwood in 1895. Since the death of Mr. Babb the deceased had made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. Mary Warner, at Greenwood, where she passed away on Jan. 22, 1913. Mrs. Babb in earlier years was a member of the Lutheran church but united with the Presbyterian church of Greenwood more than twenty years ago. Although blind for may years the deceased was until recent years an active, cheerful woman of strong mental and moral character; a devoted mother, good neighbor, true friend with ready sympathy for all in times of need. During the last years of failing health the devotion of her daughter and her family was a source of great comfort to her and every care that could be bestowed has been supplied, every wish that could be gratified has been granted and almost her last words were those of appreciation. Besides the four surviving children there is an aged half sister, nine years her junior, at Long Island, New York, also sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (She was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery).