I haven't tried this myself, but I see that on the county home page there's an address for the "Columbia Co. Coordinator": takhome@uswest.net . The address is so similar to the one you've been trying that someone may have changed e-mail addresses and the webmaster didn't update all occurrences? Hope that works.

At your "Surname" site the link "just write to me" brings up a new e-mail page with the e-mail address "takhome@wavetech.net". Using this e-mail address results in "Returned Mail". Should we be using your "uswest" address instead? Gale

OK folks, I tried to submit this again, and the same reply. This is the address at the web site for submiting names to the Columbia County surname query site. Anybody have a suggestion?? ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- <takhome@wavetech.net> ----- Transcript of session follows ----- ... while talking to mail.wavetech.net.: >>> RCPT To:<takhome@wavetech.net> <<< 550 <takhome@wavetech.net>... User unknown 550 <takhome@wavetech.net>... User unknown

Richard, This is followup on my request last night for lookup of Shaughnessy in Portage. The name could be O'Shaughnessy. Thanks again, Mary in TX

Richard, Do you have the names Dunigan or Shaughnessy who lived in or near Portage from about 1851 to 1910? Thank you. Mary in Texas

takhome@wavetech.net This is the address listed for making a submition to the Columbia County WI surname list It comes back as non-deliverable Anyone have a better address?? Stan

Richard, could you look up the surnames REW and BACKUS in your book? Thanks so much. Marilyn reynolds@bossig.com>

31 January, 2000 Dear Nena, Sorry, but I don't have anyone with the Brennen name in my book or census records. However, I do have some information on early Brisbois families. Hope it helps. Richard D. Jenkins >From a bio in Caledonia: MOSES PAUQUETTE [03-04-1828], born at the old trading post, about one-quarter mile from Fort Winnebago. Moses is the only surviving son of Pierre, or Peter Pauquette, who was shot and killed [1836] by an Indian named Mazomanie. The mother of Moses died [1864], aged about 70 years, leaving a quarter section of land to Moses and his only surviving sister, Mrs. Thomas Prescott. Moses was married in 1858 to MADALINE BRISBOIS [1835], Prairie du Chien. Moses had seven children: Domitille; St. Clair; Solomon J.; Peter; Daniel; Mary Ann; and Moses. Section 27, 80 acres. THOMAS PRESCOTT [10-13-1834], Canada, was married on 11-25-1866 to MRS. THERESA (PAUQUETTE) BRISBOIS [05-05-1826], born at the old trading post, near Fort Winnebago. She is the only surviving daughter of Peter Pauquette, a native of St. Louis. (see bio of Moses Pauquette), and a granddaughter of Joseph Crlee, who died [02-01-1867], at her house, supposed to be in the 141st year of his age. He had lived with the Pauquette family the last sixty years of his life, and from his statements and the best information they could get, his age as given is supposed to be correct. Mrs. Prescott had six children by her first husband, (MR. MITCHELL J. BRISBOIS): Peter Pauquette Brisbois; Julia Josephine; Theodore O'Neely; Abraham Lincoln Brisbois; and two who died: Solomon Edwin [1851], aged 18 months; and Pauline Theresa [1857], aged 8 months. Children of Thomas & Theresa Prescott: Mary L.; Lewis Pauquette; & Emma Theresa. Section 28, 120 acres. Michael Brisbois lived where John Graham's new brick block now stands. Mrs. Brisbois was the daughter of Pierre Pauquette. Valentine Helmann was then shoving the jack-plane, while Owen, John and Larey Ward, Tom Dalton, Pat Sheehan, Jack Maloney and others were likewise engaged when not studying the sand bars and intricate channel of the "Old Wisconse." >From a section on fires in Portage: 06-26-1875 John Brisbois' residence, Fourth Ward. Insured for $1,050, about two-thirds of the loss. >From a section on the Civil War: Death in a Southern prison hospital of Paul V. Brisbois, Company G, Second Regiment, from wounds received at the Wilderness.

Thanks for the info. I'm going to hold in case I ever find Charity! Unfortunately, by 1880 my Chapman's were snug back in their home state of CT. I don't know where they were in 1870, I still have yet to find them. Thanks again! -- John Chapman "Fact gets in the way of truth!"... Cervantes Email johnjay@global2000.net home page http://members.global2000.net/~johnjay

Mr. Jenkins, While you have that book out :-))) , would you please see if you have a listing for a Frederick Huebner? He was married to Minnie Vogt and they had 3 daughters, Anna, Marie and Edith. They lived in Columbus or the surrounding area. Thank you in advance, Joan Gallo

Hi Richard, Does your book about the county say anything regarding the EHR family who I believe resided in Lewiston from about 1862: Peter (father), and sons Hilarius and Nicholas and possibly grandson George by 1880? Thanks for looking, LOUISE

Dear Richard D. Jenkins, In your book, "Columbia County, Wisconsin in 1880," do you have any information on John Brennan from Scott or any information on John Brisbois? John Brennan died in the Civil War and his widow, Mary, married Brisbois. One of John and Mary Brennan's sons was also named John Brennan. Thank you, Nena Brennan Leary

Hi, I'm new to the list and am hoping someone can help. My Great Grand father, Henry Chapman and his wife Clarissia moved to Courtland around 1852. I found then in the WI 1855 census. In the 1860 Federal Census, Henry, his wife Clarissia, daughter Charity and son Jason D were found in Courtland, Columbia County, Post Office of East Randloph. I also found that a Henry Chapman purchased 40 acres of land from the Federal Government at the Mineral Point land office. The office is in Sauk County and based on the coordinates, looks like the property was in Sauk County. Does anyone know if Courtland was ever part of Sauk county? My grand father, Jason D was born in 1856, before the State kept records. Does anyone know if the town would have records prior to 1856? Also, I cannot find East Randloph on any map. Was it merged into Randloph? Any help or ideas would be appreciated. Thanks -- John Chapman "Fact gets in the way of truth!"... Cervantes Email johnjay@global2000.net home page http://members.global2000.net/~johnjay

30 January, 2000 John, Some information on the Chapman name and East Randolph from my book: "Columbia County, Wisconsin in 1880." I hope it helps. Richard D. Jenkins >From the town of Courtland: Children of Allen & Alma Gould: Charles W. [09-05-1854] married on 01-27-1879 to Anna L. Link [03-17-1855]; Mary M. married W.J. Chapman; Frank Herbert, died [04-22-1863], aged nearly 2; Jennie Luella, died [04-28-1863], age 1; and William Henry, died [09-03-1853], in infancy. Sections 13 & 14, 100 acres. SEAMAN RICHARDS [07-20-1819], born on the sailing vessel, IMPORTER, from Liverpool, within three days sail of New York, the son of Evan & Elizabeth Richards, of South Wales. Elizabeth died [about 1836], Great Bend, Pennsylvania. Seaman was married on 06-01-1839 to HANNAH M. ACKERMAN [09-18-1820], Franklin, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Ackerman, natives of Westchester County, New York. He had ten children: Mortimer F.; Charles Henry; Julia Jane, married Charles F. Chapman of Courtland; Carrie M., married Owen F. Jones of Randolph; Seaman, Jr.; Susan E., married John Seckerson of Randolph; Melissa A., married William Thompkins of Randolph; Grant L.; Julia Jane, died [10-11-1843], age 7 months; and Hannah Elizabeth, died [01-11-1851], nearly 2 years. Section 27, 260 acres. >From the town of Randolph: JAMES P. CHAPMAN [03-09-1836], Tioga County, Pennsylvania, was married in 1856 to JULIA CHAPMAN, who died [1863]. They had three children: John Earl; Melissa; and Louisa. James had a second marriage to MRS. CORNELIA (CROMWELL) AUSTIN, the daughter of Stephen A. Cromwell, of Montgomery County, New York. They had one child: Rose H. James Chapman is a Civil War Veteran: {32nd WVI, Co. C}. Section 7, P.O. Cambria. >From the town of Scott: LORENZO M. ALDRICH [03-04-1827], Allegany County, New York, was married one August 28 in Allegany County, to MIAMI SPEES, who died [05-14-1864], in Columbia County, Wisconsin. They had six children: Mary Ellen, married Edward Lee, of Plainfield; Isaac Monroe; Harriet, married C. Behm, of Randolph; Alice Jane, married Eugene Chapman, Randolph; Anna; and Ida. Lorenzo Aldrich had a second marriage on 07-03-1865 to MRS. MARY LEE, the widow of John Lee. They had five children: Carrol; Myron & Myra (twins); Frank; and Gertrude. Mister Aldrich located on his present farm in 1850. Sections 5 & 6, 230 acres. >From a section on the village of Randolph: John Converse, father-in-law of Alvin B. Alden, also came from Connecticut in 1844. He put up his log house the next year on a clay knoll on Section 25. Uncle John built a dam and small mill and also kept the first house of entertainment for man and beast. He was the first Postmaster in town and kept the first Post Office, called Polk Prairie. The name was afterward changed to East Randolph. He was the founder of the Village of Randolph, located both in Dodge and Columbia Counties. In February, 1857, he obtained permission from the railroad company to put up a shanty on the prairie for the reception of grain, the company agreeing to stop whenever he succeeded in getting a carload, as long as the train was not detained over ten minutes. He built The Russell House, and when he removed there he took the Post Office and its name with him, which was the cause of the station being called Randolph. He was our first School Superintendent, and now resides in Portage. SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY, COMPANY G: When the first call for troops was made, the Portage Light Guards immediately offered its services to the Governor. (Enlisting in this regiment is a "J. Chapman." A "J. Chapman." Is later shown as having died of disease.) Another Chapman, John, enlisted from Wyocena.

>Subject: Hi, all Columbia Co Researchers> >Also, my grandfather has a Columbia County history book with about 300 pages of family histories. If your Norwegians >were in Rio or Lowville, I bet we connect somewhere. Since a couple people have answered my post, I'll respond on list and see if someone else may have more suggestions, or even a connection.. The family name is Skobba, I have also seen it spelled Skuba, Skobda, and it is possible other spellings. This is what I have Regarding the Skobba family/emigration to US. Ole Johnson Skobba came to Rio, Wisconsin. in 1868. He had left ahead of the rest of the family. His parents, Jon Halvorson Skobba and Anne Skobba with their children, Eilef, Johannes, Anund and Åsta, came to Rio, Wisconsin in 1869. The family came together with several other families from Sauherad, Telemark. Norway. ( I have been able to find some information of this area if others are interested) Most of them had family members already in the US. (so there may be folks I know nothing about, yet) The Skobba family stayed in Rio for one year, then moved to Blue Cart (?) in Wisconsin, where they lived for 8 years. ( I can't find any "Blue Cart". There is a Blue Mounds in Dane Co, Blue Mounds Township about 10 miles west of Madison and right next to "Little Norway" and a Blue River in Grant Co. Watterstown Township and another 25 miles west. Both are in Norwegian Country.) "Robert Gard, ROMANCE OF WISCONSIN PLACE NAMES mentions a Blueberry in addition to the others, but no Blue Cart." In the late 1870's, they left for Lac gui parle, MN where they established themselves as early settlers. There may be a communication problem here, in that there is a Blue Earth County in MN, so maybe they went to MN after only one year in WI?? This information is from a man in Norway, looking at letters written to his grandparents from the US. If they were only in WI one year, then there might not be much on them, but I am still interested in the historical Rio, WI to help in filling in the emmigration process. Does anyone have the 1865 or 1870 census??? According to my info, one son Eilef died in 1889 and the father John died in 1885. The youngest son, Anund, married Margit Lovald,- their son Linton Clifford Skobba was a WW1 volunteer. He appears to be well know both in and outside the family. I do not know who or when Ole Johnson Skobba married. However, his daughter Anna/Anne (named after her Grandmother) may be the one that married Johannes Falmoe and was found in the MN census of 1900.

Hello. I have just joined this list. I have several Columbia Co. ancestors from the mid to late 1800's, and am looking for connections and descendants. Origins in Massena, St. Lawrence Co., NY and VT. Some later moved on to Minn. and elsewhere, others remained. They were farmers. Please contact me if you have info on any of these surnames of early Columbia Co. people. SNOW, Harvey - (?second)wife Caroline - census 1860, 1870 Fountain Prairie Children Mary, Amelia, Wells(?) - probably "hers", not "his" Children born in VT, from first wife Sarah WEBSTER (d. 1856 VT), were Laura and Adelbert, adopted by family DUNN, Patrick Valentine - buried in Fall River cemetery Children of first wife Elizabeth BLUNT, all born in Lockport, NY: Thomas, marr. Andelia MONROE James, marr. Laura SNOW (above) - my great-grandparents Catherine Adelade, marr. Solomon SAGE Mary Ella, marr. Thomas REES John Henry, marr. Mannie MARDEN & Elizabeth MARDEN (sisters) Second wife Sophia BROWN, buried with Patrick in Fall River cemetery, ???children, born after 1860 SNOW, Orson - brother to Harvey - marr. Polly GROUT SNOW, Rhoda - sister - marr. William PROCTOR

sr wrote: < The Skobba family stayed in Rio for one year, then moved to Blue Cart (?) in Wisconsin, where they lived for 8 years. ( I can't find any "Blue Cart". > When I first read this, ELKHART came to mind. There is a Elkhart Lake. Lots of Car racing there. < There is a Blue Mounds in Dane Co, Blue Mounds Township about 10 miles west of Madison and right next to "Little Norway" and a Blue River in Grant Co. Watterstown Township and another 25 miles west. Both are in Norwegian Country.) > Most of southern WI has lots of Norwegians. Sara

Stu, My Norwegian Columbia Co., WI family names are REIERSON and GUNDERSON. They settled in Lowville (Rio). What names are you researching? My Reiersons/Gundersons are from the time period you are researching. I have family in Columbia Co and I go there several times a year. I plan a trip to the cemetery at Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Church, Rio this spring (I live about 4 hours away.) Also, my grandfather has a Columbia County history book with about 300 pages of family histories. If your Norwegians were in Rio or Lowville, I bet we connect somewhere. Barb Pahlow

Hi- I hope you find some data on your Rio ancestors, Stan. Myu ancestors are from Columbus, and I made a trip there several years ago. It was fantastic. The town itself still looked much like it must have when my great grandfather lived there. The old buildings have been preserved, and they try to protect the historical aspects and the "small town" feeling. I spent time at the library, even though the librarian said they didn't have much. But I spent days finding stuff she didn't realize was valuable for family research. I hope you have good luck like that. Pat Darling Montana "sr" <flagman3@earthlink.net> wrote: Well, now that I know there are folks out there, I impatiently ask questions. Did Wis. have state census in 1870-80? Does anyone have the state or federal census that they would like to do a look up? Are there folks out there with info on Rio in this time frame? Has anyone ever heard of a place called 'Blue Cart' Are there specific sources that might pertain to Norwegians, or was there a church that may have records. Any good URL's to search? Tips on Wi research? Sorry if I'm impatient, but after 10 years of searching in MN, I have made some progress! Thanks , Stan . ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1

Well, now that I know there are folks out there, I impatiently ask questions. Did Wis. have state census in 1870-80? Does anyone have the state or federal census that they would like to do a look up? Are there folks out there with info on Rio in this time frame? Has anyone ever heard of a place called 'Blue Cart' Are there specific sources that might pertain to Norwegians, or was there a church that may have records. Any good URL's to search? Tips on Wi research? Sorry if I'm impatient, but after 10 years of searching in MN, I have made some progress! Thanks , Stan