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/lEC.2ACE/1054 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on my family they lived in Grant co. their names are James Pittullo Senior his children are Alison, Mary, James Jr., Jean Wright, Nathaniel, Ann Love, Grace and James Drysdale. Any information or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Classification: Query SURNAME: MURPHY Yesterday some kind person printed an obituary from the Grant County Herald, Lancaster. I also need an obituary from the July 26, 1888 issue of that paper, for my great grandfather, John Paul MURPY. It's on page 4, c. 2. I would very much appreciate receiving a copy of that obituary. This has been a long, frustrating search for me. Thank you. Bonnie Murphy Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Croft Rowdon Tuckwood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1050.1 Message Board Post: GRANT COUNTY HERALD Grant County, Wisconsin 18 May 1927 TOM TUCKWOOD DEAD Thomas Tuckwood, Civil war veteran of this city, died at his home in the first ward Monday afternoon about one o'clock, following a lingering illiness. Funeral services will be held today at two o'clock at the Methodist church, the Rev. G.H. Willett officiating. Civil war veterans will act as a guard of honor. Interment will be in Hillside. Mr. Tuckwood was born in Staffordshire, England, May 18, 1844, being of sturdy English Yeoman stock. Had he lived until today, May 18, he would have reached the age of 83 years. When five years old he came with his parents to this country. The family located first at Janesville, moving to Lancaster in 1855. Mr. Tuckwood farmed in No. Lancaster for many years. In 1893 he located in Lancaster. Deceased was a member of Co. C., 25th Wisconsin. He enlisted in June 1862, and served his country in July, 1865. His wife, nee Eliza Croft, died in 1909. The surviving children are: Mrs. John Rowdon of Fennimore; George of Madison: Frank of Fennimore; Nettie, at home; Chas. of Rhilelander.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT BUGGINS McKINNEY TUCKWOOD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1051.2 Message Board Post: TIMES REVIEW Fennimore, Grant County, WI 18 May 1898 The sad news of the death of Mrs. Rhoda Bennett, of Lancaster, was received by Mrs. Chas. bennett, of this city, Sunday afternoon. The deceased died suddenly at her home, May 15, of heart disease, at the age of 80 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Mrs. Rhoda Bennett was born in Staffordshire, England, Oct. 19th, 1817, and was married to Thomas Tuckwood in 1839. They lived in England until 1849, when they emigrated to Janesville, Wis. to them were born five children, one daughter and four sons, Mrs. Richard McKinney, of Hancock, Ia., John, Tom and William, of Lancaster, George having died in the late war. Mr. Tuckwood was drowned in Rock River near Janesville in 1850. 1n 1852 she was married to John Bennett and in 1855 moved to Grant County, where her husband died May 1st, 1889. To them were born three sons and one daughter, Joseph, Richard and Ett, of Lancaster, Charley having died when two years old. She was a sister of the deceased Richard Buggins, of Mt. Ida, be being the only relative in this country. She was a kind, loving wife and mother and was always found ready to do for the comfort of those around her. She leaves five sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, besides may relatives and friends. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Mt. Zion church, and was largely attended." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Research notes: Arrived in New York June 29, 1848 on the Ship Vandalia. John Bennett and Rhoda were married in 1850 (within the year) according to the 1850 U.S.Wisconsin, Rock County, Janesville Census.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frazer, Quimby, Hughes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1053 Message Board Post: Looking for an obituary for my great Aunt Mable Frazer Hillman. Information from her SSDI Birth date: 20 Sep 1891 (family history states she was born in Shullsburg, LaFayette Co.) Death date: Jul 1986 Death residence Localities: Glenwood City,St Croix WI. Springfield, St. Croix WI Zip Code 54013 If there is any marriage information in WI. I'd be greatefull to recieve that as well. Would be happy to share any Frazer information I have. Many thanks for any help.

Bonnie, For Cemetery records, I would recommend requesting them from the Grant Co. Genealogical Society (GCGS). They will send you all cemetery listings for each requested Surname in the County for $3 per surname plus a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE). Info. is available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigrant/gcgensoc.htm#search Send a check (Payable to the GCGS) and Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to Helen Jentz, 955 Williams St., Platteville, WI 53818. Dave Taft Arlington, TX

Hi, Dave Quite some time ago you made the incomplete "Covered Wagon Days" memoir of Laura MORRELL Knapp available at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/grant/grant.htm. I recently posted the complete memoir at the message board (http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.grant&m=1035). (The "Covered Wagon Days" title was alluded to in the introduction to first "episode" of the memoir, but the title actually was "Pioneer Days.") I thought you might want to substitute the "new" and complete file for the old one. If so, you might want to add [sic] to the reference to Carson county, California (3rd para from the end). There is no Carson county; Laura may have meant Carson City, but I'm not sure). ========================== Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California

Thanks so much to those who answered my question about the abbreviation "Jno". I appreciate your help. Bonnie Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Greetings, I am searching for the following marriages in Grant County: 1854-55 John Christian BILMYRE and Caroline QUINZER They had 2 children: Elizabeth and Dennis 1856-57 John C. BILLMYRE and Wilhelmina KUHNHENN They had 7 children Ron HABEL(HEBEL) Vista, CA

Sorry, Ron. I don't find either of these marriages in the pre-1907 marriage index. [email protected] wrote: Greetings, I am searching for the following marriages in Grant County: 1854-55 John Christian BILMYRE and Caroline QUINZER They had 2 children: Elizabeth and Dennis 1856-57 John C. BILLMYRE and Wilhelmina KUHNHENN They had 7 children Ron HABEL(HEBEL) Vista, CA ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me Mari, WIGRANT List Admin at [email protected] *--*--*--*--*--*--*Happy Hunting!!*--*--*--*--*--*--* ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx ========================== Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California

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/lEC.2ACE/1051.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, David. I found someone at the RAOGK website for Dane County to look-up the obituaries at the WHS. http://www.raogk.org/wisconsi.htm

Classification: Query Surname: MURPHY Could anyone tell me who I can contact to find the listing of those buried in the Sinsinawa Cemetery? I have finally determined from an East Dubuque Register obituary, that my great great grandparents are buried there, along with their daughter, Mary MURPHY who died in 1895. I do not know their first names, only that they are buried with their daughter. Their tombstones were not photographed by the Kopets, which means that it was not legible, so I must determine from the records, their names and dates of death. How can I do this? This has been a two year long quest, and I would very much appreciate any help. Thank you. Bonnie Murphy Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blakeslee, Pritchard, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lEC.2ACE/1052 Message Board Post: Does anyone have information on these two boys? Madison was born 1836 per Blakeslee family bible. He is not on the 1850 Grant County census with parents. Henry N. was born 1839 and is listed on 1850 census. Can not locate him after that census listing. Any help would be appreciated. Mary J.

I've seen it used for John. Mari List Admin At 08:53 PM 2/13/2006,Bonnie Eckert wrote: >I have recently read an 1895 newspaper obituary where the first name >was listed as "Jno." Is this an abbreviation for a name, and if so, what? > >Thank you. >Bonnie Eckert >Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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/lEC.2ACE/1051.1 Message Board Post: Your quickest bet is to order a copy from the newspaper microfilm held at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Below is a link to their web site and research services: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/services/fees.asp

I have recently read an 1895 newspaper obituary where the first name was listed as "Jno." Is this an abbreviation for a name, and if so, what? Thank you. Bonnie Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

It's a weird construction, but it's an abbreviation for Jonathan, or John. Bonnie Eckert <[email protected]> wrote: I have recently read an 1895 newspaper obituary where the first name was listed as "Jno." Is this an abbreviation for a name, and if so, what? Thank you. Bonnie Eckert Oconomowoc, Wisconsin ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== There has been reported a highly contagious virus making the rounds. No one will be exempt from it, and as List Admin, I wanted everyone to be aware of it. It seems that there's only one way it can be spread. It comes in the form of a S M I L E!!! :)) *--*--*--*--*--*Keep Smiling!!*--*--*--*--*--* ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ========================== Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wahl, Bestel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/129.1.1.1 Message Board Post: sorry, but your post of March 8, 2001 says Eva Bestel.I put Bestel in the search line and it came up.It says Eva Rosine married Christian Bestel.That is why I wondered.Also, the Rudolphs nded up in Joliet and Middlothian Illinois.Thank you for your response, though.

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/lEC.2ACE/129.1.1 Message Board Post: If your spelling is correct, then no .....no connection. My family is spelled Brestel. In 1870 they were in Grant Co. Wisconsin preparing to move to Illinois. They had no child named Eva.