This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFC.2ACI/1437.1 Message Board Post: You could try the Dunn County Clerk's office. If they don't have the records, they should know where they are. Good luck.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFC.2ACI/261.264.267.277.1.1 Message Board Post: Michael, it has been many months since you posted a message regarding Kenyon F. Long ( Not "E." - middle name is "Frank, name by which he was usually known".). But I just recently checked the Ancestry.com board for him. He married my great aunt, Julia Burns, a daughter of John F. Burns. They had four children, Alton, Ethel, Helen and Marie. I have quite a bit of info on the Burns descendants, including the family of Frank and Jul, who lived in Williston N.D. from prior to World War I, until they died. >From which "Long" family are you" ( Alton George, Donald, Covertt, ???) HERE is copy of some info for you... ***************** The following is copy of an article from The Williston Herald that probably appeared about 1936 - It was sent to KDT by Alton George Long, Minot, ND in Feb. 1998 [[ We Have WITH US TODAY:]] Kenyon F. Long of Williston, Great Northern railroad night yardmaster, has been with the "road" for over 30 years but few of the men know Kenyon. To them the keen eyed yardmaster is plain Frank. Franklin is his second name but he never used it any more than most people use additional titles, until a Wisconsin lumberman adopted it in abbreviated form and he's been "Frank" ever since, although the telephone list still shows K. F. Long. He was only 15 years but a husky of 190 pounds when he left his home in Downsville, Wisconsin, where he was born on March 25, 1873, and went to the lumber camps seeking employment. He was hired. "What's your name?, asked the foreman. "Kenyon Long," "Kenyon! H---, these Swedes and Norwegians will murder that. Haven't you got some other handle?" Timidly, he told his second name of "Franklin." The last three letters might well have been absent. The foreman's face lighted up, he exclaimed "Frank!" and it's been that ever since. He worked for three years in the lumber camps with the Wisconsin white pine "draggings logs" in the winter with oxen and in the spring was put in charge of a boat of workers. It was their duty to cruise up and down the rivers and spring creeks to keep the logs from "jamming". Long was well on the way to become a heavy set man starting with that weight as a youngster but malaria and typhoid fever stepped in and cut him down to a little less that 100 pounds and he's never regained his former weight. He left lumbering, going to Minnesota to farm until 1896, then to North Carolina on a fruit farm until 1906, starting with the GN at Minot that fall. He worked up gradually from his job as a laborer to yardmaster, coming to Williston in 1912 and remaining here since that time. He is a Methodist and a member of the Masonic Lodge. His wife's maiden name was Julia Burns and they were married in New Ulm, Minn. in 1892. One son is Alton, of Cutbank, Mont.; three daughters are Mrs. Ethel York, Dalhart, Tex.; Mrs. Helen Paige, Williston; and Mrs. Marie Peterson of Anita, Iowa. His mother is Mrs. Anne M. Long, 90 years old of Downsville, Wisconsin. Living brothers and sisters out of the original 16 are L. A. of Hillsboro, Oregon; Leon and Clifford of Downsville; Mrs. Milo Damon, Vancouver, Washington, and Mrs. Genevieve Erickson of Battle Ground, Washington. (END of ITEM)) ************** I would be happy to exchange additional info. Kenneth D. (Ken) Toft, Seffner, Florida

Albert and Joseph Wieland are listed in the History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties 1919 Albert was the son of Emma and Joseph Wieland. Joseph was the son on Rudolph & (2nd wife unknown) were natives of Switzerland. Are these the families you are seeking? ----- Original Message ----- From: <lschwartz@mindspring.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 2:51 PM Subject: [DUNN] Re: Oscar Hovland > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Hovland > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1438.1 > > Message Board Post: > > According to the History of Dunn County (1925) , p. 691, Oscar Hovland was a son of Samuel S. and Torgin (Loftus) Hovland and was born in Sand Creek. His siblings included: Samuel, Ole, Theodore, John, George, Albert, Martin, Sewell, William, Anna, Rena, and Gertrude. Their birth dates are not given. His complete biography is already posted on this message board. > > There are no Weiland/Wieland bios in the book. However, my impression was that the Wieland families came from Germany. > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > To subscribe or unsubscribe to the mail list, see: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/WI/dunn.html > >

Albert and Joseph Wieland are listed in the History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties 1919 Albert was the son of Emma and Joseph Wieland. Joseph was the son on Rudolph & (2nd wife unknown) were natives of Switzerland. Are these the families you are seeking? ----- Original Message ----- From: <lschwartz@mindspring.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 2:51 PM Subject: [DUNN] Re: Oscar Hovland > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Hovland > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1438.1 > > Message Board Post: > > According to the History of Dunn County (1925) , p. 691, Oscar Hovland was a son of Samuel S. and Torgin (Loftus) Hovland and was born in Sand Creek. His siblings included: Samuel, Ole, Theodore, John, George, Albert, Martin, Sewell, William, Anna, Rena, and Gertrude. Their birth dates are not given. His complete biography is already posted on this message board. > > There are no Weiland/Wieland bios in the book. However, my impression was that the Wieland families came from Germany. > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > To subscribe or unsubscribe to the mail list, see: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/WI/dunn.html > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shager, Dahl Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1439 Message Board Post: Ole H. Shager, who owns and conducts the well improved piece of agricultural property known as Boulder Dairy Farm in Section 17, town of Rock Creek, was born in Eau Claire, WI, son of Hans and Thora (Wigstad) Shager. The parents were natives of Shaker, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, the father born Nov. 2, 1839, and the mother Aug. 10, 1840. Married in Norway, they came to America in 1879, settling first in Eau Claire where Hans Shager was employed for about 2 years in the sawmill of the Eau Claire Lumber Co. In 1881 he came with his family to Dunn County and worked out on farms in the towns of Spring Brook and Peru for two years. He then bought 80 acres of land in Section 17, town of Rock Creek, of which tract a few acres had been broken, there being also a small house and small barn on it. Having taken up his residence on it, he began to develop it into a good farm. He remodeled and enlarged the house, built a barn of 20 x 60 feet, and also put up a fine set of out-buildings. After conducting the place until 1909, he rented it in that year to his son Ole H., but continued to reside on it until his death, which occurred Aug. 11, 1914. His wife had previously passed away, on March 10, 1911. They had two children: Lena, who died at the age of 4 years, and Ole H. Ole H. Shager acquired his education in District School No. 4, town of Rock Creek and grew to manhood on his parents' farm, in time becoming his father's assistant, which he remained until he rented the farm in 1909. In 1911 he purchased it, and from the time it came under his control he has kept up the work of improvement, with respect to both land and buildings. In 1913 he erected a silo of 12 x 28 feet. His farm is pleasantly situationed on an elevation of some 300 feet, close to County Highway H, the elevation affording Mr. Shager the opportunity, of which he has taken advantage, of laying out a good sloping lawn ornamented with shade trees and shrubbery. He has a fine herd of grade Guernsey cattle and is successfullly engaged in dairying, being also a stockholder in the Meridean Cooperative Creamery. He was married March 17, 1908, to Oleana DAHL of the town of Peru, Dunn County, daughter of Rasmus and Thora (Snikkerstuen) Dahl, the parents being natives of Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, who settled in the town of Peru in the early 1880s and still residing there. Mr. and Mrs. Shager are the parents of 6 children: Rosa L, b. April 25, 1909 who was graduated from Dunn County Normal School, with the class of 1925 and his now teaching the Lock School in the town of Peru; Edna T, b. July 17, 1910, who lives at home; Elsie L., b. May 6, 1914; Olaf E., b. June 1, 1916; Doris T., b. Oct 24, 1918, and Robert H., born March 23, 1921. The family are members of the Rock Creek and Meridean Lutheran Congregation of which Mr. Shager is a trustee and they enjoy a high social standing in the community. Extracted from the History of Dunn County (1925), p. 941-942. I have no relation to this familly.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hovland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1438.1 Message Board Post: According to the History of Dunn County (1925) , p. 691, Oscar Hovland was a son of Samuel S. and Torgin (Loftus) Hovland and was born in Sand Creek. His siblings included: Samuel, Ole, Theodore, John, George, Albert, Martin, Sewell, William, Anna, Rena, and Gertrude. Their birth dates are not given. His complete biography is already posted on this message board. There are no Weiland/Wieland bios in the book. However, my impression was that the Wieland families came from Germany.

Hello! I've been a "lurker" on this list for quite some time now.......mostly due to lack of time to persue my genealogy hobbie. However, your recent post cited a Carl Lierman born October 23, 1895. Do you know if this Carl ever married a Martha Rebecca Flora Skellenger? (Martha's first husband died/disappeared on the Naval ship Cyclops.) Thanks. S. Walsh

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ferguson, Boeing Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/855.1091.3 Message Board Post: I have an Alice Ferguson on my mothers side of the family. I am the grand daughter of her brother Walter Ferguson. She had married a Boeing. Is this familiar to you?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hovland, Weiland, Olson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1438 Message Board Post: I was wondering if this Oscar Hovland could be the brother of Martin Hovland, who was born around 1879, and married Tillie Weiland around 1912? I am trying to find out info on the Weiland family, and from my research know they were friends of the Hovland family, possibly in Norway, as well as Wisconsin. Any help would be appreciated. Susan

Have you asked the Stout Library at menomonie for help. They are great help too.

When I needed a will from Dunn County, I wrote the County Clerk, she gave me an address for the county building that kept those records. I then wrote to them, telling them the connection, that I wanted the genealogy records of the will. They wrote me back, told me how long it would take & the cost. I wrote them a check & about 3 or 4 wks, I received it. They were great !! Happy Hunting Virgi---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: littellsd@aol.com Reply-To: WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com Date: 8 Jul 2003 10:25:34 -0600 >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Hoover McCormick Lewis >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1437 > >Message Board Post: > >I am researching my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother. They are: > >Elias Hoover 1833 to May 18, 1893 and >Edith Esther McCormick Hoover c 1861 to June 25, 1916 > >I would like to know if either one of them left a will, and if so, how to get a copy. > >Also, Elias was stabbed to death by his nephew, Josiah Hoover (on May 18, 1893) and would like to know if there are any court records of this event and, if so, how to get them. > >They all lived in or near Rock Creek. > > > >==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== >WIDUNN-L messages are archived at: >http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoover McCormick Lewis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1437 Message Board Post: I am researching my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother. They are: Elias Hoover 1833 to May 18, 1893 and Edith Esther McCormick Hoover c 1861 to June 25, 1916 I would like to know if either one of them left a will, and if so, how to get a copy. Also, Elias was stabbed to death by his nephew, Josiah Hoover (on May 18, 1893) and would like to know if there are any court records of this event and, if so, how to get them. They all lived in or near Rock Creek.

Page 805: Benjamin C. Liermann, manager of the Prichard store in Knapp, was born on a farm in the town of Lucas, July 16, 1887, son of Charles F. A. and Ernestine (Wagner) Liermann. In his boyhood he attended rural school and subsequently was a pupil for two years in the Knapp High School, having to walk the three miles there and back daily. During the winters of 1906-07, 1907-08 and 1908-09 he worked in the woods, the summers during the same period being in work on the home farm. After that he became connected with the mercantile business as clerk in the Farmers Cooperative store in Knapp, being thus employed for a year, after which he worked for a while in the store of the Austin Mercantile Co. of Knapp. In the spring of 1910 he entered the employ of Mrs. Peter L. Prichard as manager of her store, remaining as such until May, 1913, when he temporarily left that service and went to Montak, Mont., where he was clerk for a year in the hotel of F. C. Brooks. While there, on Sept. 6, 1913, he was united in marriage with Frances Emma Brooks, daughter of his employer, and who was born in Janesville, Wis., Feb. 20, 1891. In the spring of 1914 Mr. Lierman returned to Knapp, Wis., with his wife and reentered the employ of Mrs. Prichard as manager of her business, and he has since remained as such. He built a comfortable residence in the village, where he and his wife enjoyed a happy home life until her lamented death on Dec. 19, 1921. They were the parents of three children; Alice L., born June 4, 1914; Ernestine F., born March 9, 1916 and Emma F., born Dec 12, 1921. Mr. Liermann is a Republican in politics; he has served Knapp as a member of its council for three years and was formerly a member of the school boards. Fraternally a Mason, he belongs to J. H. Knapp Lodge No. 238 and Chapter No. 53, R. A. M. in Menomonie. In the lodge he served as warden and was elected master but resigned. He and his wife were both members of the Eastern Star Chapter (Valley Chapter No. 230) in Knapp, Mrs. Liermann being its marshall at the time of her death. Both were active in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Knapp, he being for years a member of the choir and now a trustee. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >

page 804-805 Charles F. A. Liermann, who was for many years an active farmer in the town of Lucas, was born in Milwaukee, Sept. 27, 1862. He was three years of age when he came to Dunn County with his parents, who settled in the town of Lucas, three and a half miles southeast of Knapp. Their land was wild, but in time they developed a good farm. There the subject of the sketch was reared, and in course of time began farming for himself, developing one of the best farms in the town of Lucas. He had erected a good set of buildings, lighted with electricity and provided with running water, and was known as one of the substantial farmers and reliable citizens of his town. Active in local politics, as a Republican, he served in various offices and he and his family were prominent members of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. On Aug. 21, 1886, Mr. Liermann was united in marriage in Menomonie, with Ernestine F. Wagner, who was born in Germany, daughter of Herman and Ernestine Wagner. She survives her husband and is still living on the old farm, which is managed by her son, Richard. Mr. Liermann having passed away May 21, 1923. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Liermann were as follows: Benjamin C, who is manager of the Prichard store in Knapp; Arthur, who died in infancy; Alfred, now residing in St. Paul; Leo, who resides in Menomonie; Millie, who married Fred J. L. Wolbert; Saide, who died; Martin G., also deceased; Melissa, who is the wife of Benjamin Metlling of Menomonie and Richard, who, as already mentioned, is operating the home farm for his mother. Martin G., had a World War record. He went into the U. S. service, becoming a member of Co. H. 128th Infantry. He advanced in rank from private to second lieutenant; went overseas and served 18 months in an officers' training camp in France as platoon sergeant, training men and taking them to the front, and was gassed while in service. Sent home with the rank of second lieutenant, he was discharged in May, 1919, and as the result of being gassed, died at home May 13, 1923, one of the heroes of the war who gave his life for his country, and whose names deserve to be held in perpetual remembrance. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >

Page 606 - William F. A. Lierman, who is engaged in farming in Section 31, town of Menomonie, has spent many active years in the two industries which have had most to do with the development and civilization of Dunn County, lumbering and farming. He was born in Jorssbenz, province of Pommern, Germany, Aug. 8, 1855 and grew to manhood in his native land, where he was engaged in farm labor until arriving at the age of 23 years. Then in 1883 he came to the United States, landing at Baltimore, whence he came west to the town of Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wis. There, however, he remained but a short time, having Menomonie as his ultimate destination, which place he reached soon afterwards. Hence he entered in the employ of The Knapp, Stout & Co. company with whom he remained subsequently for nearly 20 years, or until the company ceased operations in this locality. During the first seven winters he worked in the woods, and at other times in and about the mills, the last few years as a foreman in the rafting shop. It was in April, 1903 that Mr. Lierman turned from lumbering to farming, buying 80 acres of land in Section 8, town of Red Cedar, which place, however, he kept for only three years, at the end of that time selling it to his son Otto, and at the same time he purchased his present farm of 38 acres in Section 31, town of Menomonie. This is a small farm but well improved, Mr. Lierman having erected some new buildings and put the remaining old ones into good condition. He is a stockholder in the Hudson Road Creamery. Mr. Lierman was married Oct. 14, 1881, before he left his native land, to Anna Holzhueter, who was born in Germany, Aug. 5, 1859, daughter of Frederick and Fredericka (Paulzine) Lierman. He and his wife have had eight children, five of whom died in infancy. The three living are: Otto, born Jan 16, 1885; Louise, born March 19, 1887; and Carl, born Oct. 23, 1895. Otto married Mary Eckert, who died April 12, 1924, leaving five children, Martin, Agnes, Milton, Grace and Esther. Louise, who is now Mrs Edward Steinke of the town of Weston, has one child, Herbert. Carl is working of the home farm. Mr. Lierman and family are members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Menomonie. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >

I've not seen a response to the question if Wisconsin had state censuses for 1885 and 1895 for Dunn County. The Wisconsin Historical Society at Madison, WI has those microfilms available and they can be ordered through inter library loan for libraries in Wisconsin. Check with your Minnesota library to see if they can obtain them for you. There may be a charge for out of state use. Jeanne ----- Original Message ----- From: WIDUNN-D-request@rootsweb.com To: WIDUNN-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 7:02 PM Subject: WIDUNN-D Digest V03 #53

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1341.2 Message Board Post: I'm working on a family history of William and Augusta Rubusch and need information on the Gerhardt J. Rubusch family. I do have information on the brothers and sister of Gerhardt Rubusch.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Suckow Hart Liermann Brooks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435.1 Message Board Post: Charles is my Ggrandfather and Benjamin C is my grandfather. I have been a member of this list for approx. a year and this is the first time I have seen anything posted for either the Liermann or Suckow family. I have a copy of the book from which your requesting info and will copy/send your requested pages as soon as possible. Being this is a first, I hope it gets through to you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OVERTURF, SHEPARD, MIX, SMITH, DENT, JOHNSON, and many others Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1436 Message Board Post: I would like to have contact with any researchers who are researching the George W. Smith family from Driftwood, Gibson Twp. PA who settled in Dunn County. One of George's daughters, Rachel, married Joseph or John Johns(t)on and also moved to Dunn County. Anyone who wants to exchange information, please contact me at lrbrant@concentric.net. I have earlier ancestry to share.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 Message Board Post: Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. William Lierman - page 606 Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 Charles Lierman - page 804-5 Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. Thank you.