I have a 1932 Phonebook (Wisconsin Telephone Company) for Fond Du Lac. It is quite "browned" and soiled, but totally intact and very readable. I would like to give it to the appropriate place/person. I myself, have no research interests in the Fond-Du-Lac area. I bought a bunch of stuff at an auction, here in Ann Arbor, years ago (1965-70'ish) and this happened to be in it. Was from the home of a Francis Gagnon - - apparently related to a B.P. Gagnon, a plumber, who was in Fond-Du-Lac at that time. Don't know why I've kept this box of stuff all this time, but would like to dispose of it properly. I also have a number of letters relating to this family (Francis and Barney P. Gagnon) and would like them to get to the rightful family as well, if anyone is researching this name. I've checked Rootsweb and other on-line resources - - find lots of Gagnon's, but have not readily found anyone researching this particular name and location. Sue Perry Ann Arbor, Mi [email protected]

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/jEC.2ACE/1343.2 Message Board Post: Hi, Have old Marytown interests. Would like to talk Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ferdinand, VanDeraa Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jEC.2ACE/1345 Message Board Post: I am looking for the obituaries of Mayo A. Ferdinand (d. 31 Oct 1993) and Annie Ferdinand (d. Sep 1969) for a friend. Thank you.

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/jEC.2ACE/1324.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Found the Wrucks in the 1900 census in Black Wolf Twship thanks to you. It has months and years of birth along with middle initials. (I was looking in the 1900 Eldorado township and couldn't find them.) Listed: John M, born June 1851, age 48. This is much closer to your info, and depending on the date of the Declaration of Intent showing him 66, it could be 1851 or 1852. Augusta W. b. Aug. 1853, age 46; Albert C. b. Jan 1879 age 21; John M. b. May 1881, age 19; Frederich H. b. May 1881, age 19 (TWINS!); Clara A. b. August 1884 age 15; Martha M. b. Mar. 1886 age 14; Otto A. b. Feb. 1888 age 12; Lena L. b. Jan 1890 age 10; Edward J. b. Nov. 1892 age 8; Mata (note spelling) M. b. April 1894 age 6; and Linde (note spelling) O. b. March 1878 age two. All the children were born in WI. John is listed as farmer; Albert C., John M., and Frederich H. listed as farm labor. The interesting thing is that Augusta is listed as having 13 children, with only 11 living at the time. That would account for Frederick Wm Otto and Emma Marie dying in that butchering accident. I'm wondering if the church records on Emma might be wrong, with Emma dying at age 6 YEARS, not 6 months. It would make sense since my Emma born Jan. 1880 would have been about 5 (or 6) depending on the month the accident happened. Can't figure Frederick Wm Otto into this though. Any ideas? (By the way, with your info combined with the census, I have 14 children-I have no info on Alberta, Emily, or Frederick Wm. Otto. They either were born and died between 1880 and 1900, or else maybe one/some were born after 1900, which is possible since in 1900 her last was only 2. Also, census says John immigrated in 1864 which you probably already know through the Declaration, and Augusta immigrated in 1868. Since I'm concentrating on Augusta's side since Augusta is my great grandmother Elise's sister, I would be interested in their children and the names of their spouses, etc. I'll check Eldorado's 1910 census when time permits! I'll let you know if I find anything more, if you like.

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/jEC.2ACE/1324.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, correct Wrucks for sure. Carl (or Charles in English) is his dad born 1813. I doubt the census information on his (John's) age. My records come from his baptismal record of the Gramenz Church in Germany (LDS Library--permanent loan in Shawano) full name of John Ernest Martin. Also his citizenship papers, Declaration of Int. only-- lists him at 66 years in 1918--back to 1852. It may have been a misunderstanding in translation (German to English) or someone did not know and guessed at his age when giving the information for the census. Concerning the missing children, that is some of them, I know that there are at least 3 who died in infancy or childhood. Two of them (Frederick Wm Otto and Emma Marie) scalded to death from an incident while butchering was going on in the year 1885. I do not think this is your same Emma because she is listed in the church death record as being 6 months old, or maybe this is the wrong Emma--the one at 6 months old--- in the accident? Don't know for sure now. Like you this is not a direct ancester, so did not explore this to a great length. There are probate records (Fond du Lac County). It says they purchased a farm in 1904--dairy farm. Maybe one of these direct ancesters will see this and answer both our questions. Concerning the area and looking up things in this area you will need to check 4 townships records before being complete. Two in Winnebago county--Black Wolf (very common) and Utica (seldom--but worth checking as last resort) Townships. Then two in Fond du Lac County---Friendship (common) and Eldorado (number 3 in my list of look ups) Townships. This area was settled by the Germans from central Pommern (Kries Nuestettin) area, unfortunately this area sits on a county line, making the search a little frustrating at times. If you need more information on this area let me know; grew up in the area so know it rather well. My records say that John Wruck and family moved from Black Wolf (know where that land was--no buildings left now) to Eldorado in 1904. Hope this helps. Thanks for the dates and names will add to my records. Ron

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/jEC.2ACE/1324.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Ron, I don't know if you already have this but as a result of your info I found the following info on the Wruck children: Otto (b. 2/3/1888 d. 12/1968 per SSDI); Clara (b. 8-23-1884 d. 12/1980 per SSDI); Lena (b. 1-15-1890 d. 6-1981 per SSDI). I also found the Wruck family in the 1880 Black Wolf Township Census listing John, age 24 (which would make his birth year 1856-you have him as 1852), Augusta, age 26, two children: Emma b. Jan. 1880 and Albert-age 2 (b. abt. 1878), and John's widowed father, Charles, age 67. Are we talking the correct Wrucks? I suppose you can tell by the name of John's father. If so, then we may have found those missing children you referred to! I also checked the Eldorado census of 1900 but couldn't find them. Deb

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/jEC.2ACE/1324.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Deb, your welcome, hope it helps. The Wruck side was a little more difficult to get to. The churches in the area consolidated and split so finding the records can be difficult. Some of the records have been relocated to Bethany United Church of Christ in Oshkosh. I do not know if anymore of your ancesters might be found there as well, but I know I was always looking at Lutheran Churches; so was surprised to find them here. If you find any updates or more complete list of children please let me know; I would add them to my records. If you would have any pictures of this couple would be interested in that as well. Good luck on your search. Ron

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/jEC.2ACE/1324.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, Ronald. Great info. I already know a lot about Augusta's parents so no need for you to dig further, just needed more info on their children. Elise (Augusta's sister) was my great grandmother, so am only researching the Barfknecht side in more detail. Appreciate the response!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wruck, Naffin, Nimmer, Stich Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jEC.2ACE/1324.1 Message Board Post: I have information for you. John and Augusta Barfknect were married March 8, 1878. The couple had 9 surviving children: Alberta, Emily (Hinz), Clara, Lena (Raddatz), Meta (Rebe), Martha (Reetz), Linda, Otto, John Jr., another 3 (maybe more) died in childhood. They farmed in Black Wolf Township (Winnebago County) and then in Eldorado Twnsp (Fond du Lac County). Burial is at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery on Oregon St. Road in Winnebago County (south of Oshkosh). John--June 7, 1852 in Storkow (Kries Nuestettin?) Pommern, Germany--March 25, 1922 (Fond du Lac County) of cancer. His wife died after he did, but burial is next to him.. I have more information on John and some on this family, but very general. John had one sister, Wilhelmina (Wruck) Naffin, who also lived in the area; she is my gr. gr. grandmother, other siblings died young in Germany. E-mail me if you want any more information on John. I'd have to do some looking but might be able to find the information ! on her (Augusta's) parents, if you do not have that already.

Looking for obits for my ggrandparents who lived for over 40 years inthe City of Fond du lac. Anthony Gilbert died after June 1905 age about 85. His wife, Jane Elizabeth {Frederick} Gilbert died 1 March 1919. Are newspapers available at this time frame? How can I access them? Robert Gilbert Campbell River British Columbia Canada

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/jEC.2ACE/1321.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if this will help you or not but I live in kiel, manitowoc county wisconsin; the Joas name is also very prominent in our area. There are several just outside of Kiel. The Arthur Joas family; Joseph and Marylny, These are just a few of them. Perhaps this is something you can use to obtain more of the information you are seeking. best of luck D.S.

Aha! I pressed my nose to the screen and read every line of the Spencer Journal (thank you, Joel!), hoping to find any of "my" family. Closest I got was 1897.....June 7 - Cool, fine. Mr. Berhite living on Second Str. Cut his throat this morning at 7 o'clock. He is a brother to John Steens wife. Mr. Berhite is (or rather, was) Tunis I. Burhyte, son of John T. Burhyte and his wife Matilda. Tunis was born July 14,1849 and died June 7, 1897.... by his own hand, apparently. He is buried in Rienzi, has a great big stone and a smaller Masonic stone next to it and adjacent to the monument for his grandparents, parents, Aunt Hannah, her granddaughter Hannah, and Tunis' brother Harvey. His aunt, Hannah (sister of John T.) Burhyte Corey Dobie was my great great grandmother. Her first husband, John Burhyte Corey, my great great grandfather died in Libby Prison during the Civil War. John's parents were William Harris Corey and Katherine Burhyte Corey. As usual, any information about them is welcome :-) Joel and Tracy.... could the ?? entry on July 30, 1893 be "Asa"? could the ?? entry on October 9, 1894 be "straightened"? could the ?? entry on November 18, 1898 be "killed"? Thanks again... when you're having a bad day, read this Journal again..... and be grateful for our relatively easy lives.... Sue

Here is another source of information recently added to the Fond du Lac website. Bezaleel Spencer Jr., one of the very early pioneers of the township of Byron, kept a journal from 1872 up to his death in 1900. He made daily entries, mainly recording the temperature and weather for the day, and activities of his farm and crops. But more important for genealogists, Bezaleel wrote brief notes on funerals, birthday gatherings and special events that he attended. These funeral notes alone are a good source of information for a time when it was not required to file death certificates. So, if you have lost a relative, especially near the Byron/Oakfield area of Fond du Lac county, check out Bezaleel's journal. You can find it at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wifonddu/scrapbook/spencer/spencer.html A very big THANK YOU to Joel Germond of Wisconsin Rapids, a descendant of Bezaleel, who transcribed the genealogical data from this journal, and then forwarded a copy of his transcription to me! It's donations like this that help to make the Fond du Lac website great. Thanks Tracy

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/jEC.2ACE/332.365.386 Message Board Post: I am also Looking for a Benjamin J Smith (Although I have seen him referred to as B.C. Smith) He married Sarah Samantha French in 1861. He lived in Berlin and Fairwater. Any help appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weber Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jEC.2ACE/1343.1 Message Board Post: I have two separate branches of Webers who settled inor near Centervill--near what today is Cleveland, Wisconsin and also Asford area, Fond du Lac County Wisconsin. I will include a brief history: A BRIEF HISTORY OF MY TRIER ANCESTORS and their descendants by Patti Laessig at [email protected] 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. Andreas KAISER and Magdelena ESSLINGER KAISER became the parents of the following children: Anna born in 1850. She married Christian WEBER. Peter born in 1854 married Susan OLINGER. Lawrence born in 1858 married Mary PETRY. Jolin or John born in 1859 married Marietta KESSLER. Andrew B. born in 1861 married Nel HUGHES MAROHL. Jacob B. born in 1863 married Susan PETRY. Theresa born in 1867 married Garrett HUGHES. Mary born in 1867 married John OHLINGER. A daughter Magdelena was also born to them 24 October 1851 in Freudenburg. It is believed that she died at an early age. Thre is also a daughter Elisabetha who was four months old when they left Freudenburg. At this time, there is no knowledge of what happened to her. Gravesites have not been found for either of the two girls to date. *********************************************************************************** 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. To the best of my knowledge, my Weber families were all Catholic. I know there was a Michael Weber, brother to Christian Weber who married a Margaret Reinhardt and remained in Manitowoc County. I do not know their family history. There may have been other brothers and sisters as well. Patti Laessig at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ditmer, DePry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jEC.2ACE/1344 Message Board Post: I am helping a friend (who does not have a computer) look for her Ditmer family. She has very little information right now, so this is the starting point for me: Adolf Ditmer, b. 1838/1839 - m. Frances A. DePry, b.1843 children: Wells E. Ditmer Jane A. Ditmer Anna M.Ditmer Perry Lewis Ditmer Albert Ditmer Willis W. Ditmer Frances Ditmer Albert and Frances came from Germany and settled in Green Lake, WI area. She is a descendant of Albert. She has a little more data, but not great deal.

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/jEC.2ACE/99.350.2 Message Board Post: Hi Katrina: Just ran into your posting on Ancestry.com. My family name gois back to the Lockins that settled in the Brandon WI area. My grandfather and great grandfather were both named William. My Ggrandfather was son of John and Mary Lockin. My E-mail address is ([email protected]) Would love to hear from you. We live in southern Illinois. Family grown and gone, we are retired and enjoying every minute of it. Regards Bill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reuteler, Dunston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jEC.2ACE/1278.1.1 Message Board Post: Joan wrote: "I worked at the Retlaw in 1959 and 1960 as a desk clerk, just out of high school." Do you by chance remember Adolph Reuteler? He was a fireman at that hotel according to some FDL city directories 1951-1962. He was married to Rose Schulze at that time, but his previous wife was Goldie Dunston, my grandfather's sister. Wayne Johnston mailto:[email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weber, Philippi Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jEC.2ACE/1343 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the Weber family. Barbara Weber married Joseph Philippi of town of How, Oconto County,in 1909, who died in 1931. I have a large collection of unidentified photos of this Weber family, some going back to the time of the Civil War (original Weber couple). Barbara appeared to have many brother from a photo c:1900. There are wedding photos, family photos, and three series photos of the original couple over the second half of the 1800's at about 20 year intervals. Marytown, town of Calumet, is in several and it appears the family owned a cheese factory there as the place is photographed several times with the same brothers. Please, I would like to connect with info on this family and reunite these copies of old photos with descendants. Thank you. Rita

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/jEC.2ACE/692.695 Message Board Post: Linda, I just responded to a reply you made to Virginia Peter. I do have information about the Lindner ancestors.Now that Virginia has told me how to do it. I could e-mail it to you if you give me your address. I gave most of the papers I had to Myra Maurer (If you don't know her, I know your mother does). I could also give you a coupIe addresses of people who could help you with the Lindner descendents. I think there is information on the Graf family in one of the World Family Tree CD's (Family Tree Maker software). I'll look it up if you want. My e-mail is on the other response.