This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Muesse, Reynolds Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1151 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 894. LANCASTER HENRY MUESSE, contractor and builder and dealer in lumber, Lancaster. Is a native of Germany; was born in Prussia June 22, 1836. Emigrated to America in 1848. Learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in Philadelphia. Came to Wisconsin in 1855, and settled in Lancaster, and began working at his trade; and since then, for the past twenty-six years, he has been successfully engaged in contracting and building, and has done a large business. In 1875, established the lumber business, and has a good trade. He has served as Police Justice and member of the Town Board. Was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Reynolds, a native of London, England, Oct. 15, 1860. They have six children - Olive, John, Hattie, Harry, Frank, Susie. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Muesse, Humrichhouse Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1150 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 894. LANCASTER GEORGE MUESSE, contractor and builder, dealer in lumber, Lancaster. Is a native of Germany; emigrated to America in 1848, with his brother, and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in Philadelphia. He came to Grant Co. in 1859, and remained one year, then returned to Pennsylvania. In 1870, he came to Lancaster, and since then has been engaged in building. In 1879, he also engaged in the lumber business, and is building up a good trade. He holds the office of City Weighmaster. In July, 1863, Mr. Muesse married Mrs. Elizabeth Humrichhouse, a native of Germany. They have seven children - Annie E., George H., Lizzie, Carrie M., Fred W., Edward C., Charlie L. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meyer, Harrison, Winans, Eastwick Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1149 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 894. LANCASTER RICHARD MEYER, banker, Lancaster; was born in Westphalia, a province of Germany, in 1817. His earlier education was conducted at a private school in Hamburg. Upon its completion, young Meyer was transferred to a desk in a large banking and shipping house at Libau, Russia, where he remained twelve years. At the expiration of this time, he was promoted to the charge of the office of Harrison, Winans & Eastwick, the great American railway contractors, then located at St. Petersburg. Upon the close of their contracts, and return to America, in 1850, Mr. Meyer accompanied them, and established himself in Philadelphia. Ill health soon after demanded a change of residence, and, heeding the warnings, Mr. Meyer started for the West, coming at once to Grant Co., and making his headquarters at Lancaster in 1857. This afterward became his permanent home. Mr. Meyer has been connected with his present business since 1867. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and I hope it helps!]

Does anybody on the list have links to the SOBEK surname? He was a farmer back in the day, and my great uncle used to work for a Frank SOBEK. Just wondering. Hope I get some responses. WOuld be interesting to find out if great uncle Frank worked with any of your ancestors! John in Michigan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKenzie, Halferty Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1148 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER J. J. McKENZIE, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Lancaster. Owns 500 acres. Was born in Morgan Co., Ky. In the fall of 1839, he left his native place and went to Edgar Co., Ill., where he remained during the winter, and the next year, in July, 1840, came to Grant Co., where he has since lived. In the spring of 1850, he made a trip across the plains to California, where he was engaged in the mines three years. He was married in 1856, to Miss Susanna J. Halferty, a native of Richland Co., Ohio. They have three sons and two daughters - Frank, William, Ben, Kate and Fanny. [I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKinney, Overby, Robbins Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1147 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893 - 894. LANCASTER JOSEPH McKINNEY, retired farmer, Lancaster. Born in 1802, a native of Rockingham Co., N. C. Came to Wisconsin in 1835, and located in Lancaster, Grant Co., where he has remained with the exception of four years, when he went to Texas. Always been engaged in farming. Married in 1825, to Miss Susan Overby, a native of North Carolina, by whom he had thirteen children, nine of whom are living. Married a second time in 1852, to Mrs. Anna Robbins; by her, he has four children, three of whom are living. Are members of M. E. Church, of which church Mr. McKinney has been Deacon for forty years; one of the oldest living settlers in Grant Co., and was considered one of the best farmers in the county. Is an honorable and exemplary man. Democratic in politics. [I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

JuLee and Katie, I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm going to be posting more biographies today - yes, they will be on the Grant Co. WIGenWeb site and you can always find them there. However, the message boards and mailing list make them universally searchable from those two sources as well. I would recommend that you temporarily unsubscribe yourselves from the mailing list - I should be done by tomorrow, and you can re-subscribe. I'll give you warning before I post the biographies from the other cities, too, and you can do the same thing. Roxanne -----Original Message----- From: McConnell, JuLee [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 6:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [WIGRANT] Peter HENKEL Biography, GER<WI I Agree with Katie. Filled my mail box. Maybe post these biographies on a web site & just send us the link??? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIGRANT] Peter HENKEL Biography, GER<WI how do I unsubscribe to this mailing list? This is crazy all these messages.. thank you ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== Support free volunteer genealogy. Contribute your data and your time. For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html RootsWeb supports our research by hosting our mailing list! Do you support RootsWeb? ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me Mari, WIGRANT List Admin at [email protected] *--*--*--*--*--*--*Happy Hunting!!*--*--*--*--*--*--* ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.2/329 - Release Date: 5/2/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.2/329 - Release Date: 5/2/2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGonigal, Logsdon Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1146 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER JUDGE WILLIAM McGONIGAL, Lancaster. Is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Hawkins Co., March 14, 1814. He came to Wisconsin Territory in June, 1836, and located in La Fayette Co., at White Oak Springs, and engaged in mining. Was one of the early settlers in the State. Continued mining through the different sections of the lead mining region fourteen years. Came to Lancaster Jan. 1, 1853, and since then has resided here. In 1849, he was elected Representative to the State Legislature. In 1852, was elected Sheriff of the county, and, in 1854, was elected Register of Deeds. In 1857, he was elected County Judge, and, since then for a period of twenty-four years, he has continuously held that position. In 1846, was married to Miss Ros. Ann Logsdon, a native of Kentucky. They have four children - Olive, William F., James M., Mattie C. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

I Agree with Katie. Filled my mail box. Maybe post these biographies on a web site & just send us the link??? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIGRANT] Peter HENKEL Biography, GER<WI how do I unsubscribe to this mailing list? This is crazy all these messages.. thank you ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== Support free volunteer genealogy. Contribute your data and your time. For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html RootsWeb supports our research by hosting our mailing list! Do you support RootsWeb? ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wimer/Wimer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lEC.2ACE/1062.1 Message Board Post: I may have some information for you. Contact me directly.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EATON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1114.1 Message Board Post: I have photo portraits of Rev. Eaton and his wife, and I will scan and e-mail them to any requestors. I guess the portraits were taken circa 1880-1890 and are excellent quality. They belonged to my grandmother, Ada Thomas (1873-1962), who was born in Grant County and lived there until 1885.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCormick, Scott Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1145 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER JOHN McCORMICK, farmer and dealer in stock and agricultural machinery, Lancaster. A native of Grant Co. He was married Nov. 29, 1876, to Miss Kittie Scott; she was born in Waukegan, Ill. They have two children - Margaret A. and Mary E. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCord, Crabtree, Mills Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1144 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER WILLIAM L. McCORD, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Lancaster. Was born in town of Ellenboro, Grant Co., Wis., Feb. 8, 1847. He went to the oil regions where he remained twelve years, then returned to Wisconsin; rented land for about four years; then bought 160 acres of land with fine house, 16x32, with wing, 18x40, main part two stories; barn 30x40, 16-foot corners, basement, stable; a well-improved place. His wife, M. Emma Crabtree, born in Harrison, Grant Co., Wis., Feb. 23, 1855; they married Feb. 21, 1877; they have two children - Eula E., born Nov. 6, 1877; Laura E., born April 1, 1879. In politics, Democrat. Religion, Episcopal. Member of I. O. O. F., Lodge No. -. What he has he has made by his own industry. Mrs. McCord was a daughter of John Crabtree, deceased, who was born in England May 31, 1818. Came to America in 1840; located in Fair Play, engaged in smelting and mining; died Nov. 8, 1868. Her mother was Alice Mills, a native of England, born May 30, 1819, and married in ! the old country in the year 1837. They had a family of eleven children, eight are now living. Mrs. Crabtree resides with her daughter, Mrs. McCord. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope this helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marlow, Druen Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1143 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 894. LANCASTER GEORGE W. MARLOW, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Hurricane Grove. Owns 87 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Born on this farm in 1842. Married Angeline Druen, a native of this county. They have five children - George C., Clara B., Louson, Vernon and John. In 1861, Mr. M enlisted in Co. C, 2d W. V. I., and discharged in 1862. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps you!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marks, Spear Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1142 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 894. LANCASTER GEORGE MARKS, brick-mason, Lancaster. A native of Vermont, born Nov. 11, 1837. He came West in November, 1869. In the spring of 1870, he came to Lancaster. Mr. Marks was married March 25, 1862, in Colchester, Vt., to Miss Sophrana N. Spear. They have three sons - Walter, George M. and Arthur. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lesler, Meyer Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1141 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER LOU P. LESLER, County Treasurer. Is a native of Grant Co., and was born Nov. 8, 1844. He grew up and attended school here, and, in 1859, entered a store in Boscobel as clerk. Upon the breaking out of the war, he enlisted when only 17 years old, in the 2d W. V. I., but was rejected, and again entered a store in Boscobel. In May, 1864, he enlisted in the 41st regiment, hundred-day troops. Has held the office of Town Treasurer several terms. Was elected Treasurer of Grant Co., in November, 1878, and was again re-elected to the same position in the fall of 1880, by the largest majority of any one on the ticket. In 1875, was married to Miss Eda A. Meyer from Boscobel; they have one son, Leo Paul. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lane, Baker, Pott, Sheffield Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1140 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER JOHN F. LANE, Sheriff of Grant Co. Is a native of Lower Canada, and was born Dec. 27, 1832. He came to Wisconsin before reaching manhood, and settled in Grant Co. When the war broke out, he enlisted May 20, 1861, in Co. I, 3d W. V. I., and was transferred to Co. G, 1st United States Engineers, and served until the battle of Chancellorsville, when he returned to his old regiment, and was severely wounded in that battle. He afterward entered the secret service under Col. Baker, and served in Capt. Pott's division until the close of the war. In the fall of 1880, he was elected Sheriff of this county. In the fall of 1874, Mr. Lane married Miss Florence Sheffield, a native of Grant Co. They have two children - Effie and Ernest; they have lost one son, Harry. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kilbourn, Hannum Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1139 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 893. LANCASTER ROBERT A. KILBOURN, deceased. A native of Ohio. He came to Grant Co. in the spring of 1837, and was engaged in mining for a number of years, when he commenced farming, which he continued up to the time of his death, which occurred May 12, 1875. He was married March 26, 1836, to Miss Laura Hannum, a native of New York State. They have three children still living - James M., Myra and Anna. He and his wife were members of the Congregational Church. Mrs. Kilbourn still resides in the village of Lancaster. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps you!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keene, Arnold Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1138 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 892. LANCASTER HON. H. S. KEENE, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Lancaster. Owns 100 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Born in Elk Grove, La Fayette Co., Wis. He came to this county with his parents when he was 1 year old, and they settled on the farm, where he now resides. Mr. Keene has been a teacher many years, but, for the last few years, his attention has been turned to farming. He was married to Minnie Arnold, a native of Indiana. They have four children - Walter A., Maud M., Bruce L. and Gertrude A. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]