In case anyone is looking for a Kings County / Brooklyn, New York Naturalization Record in the years 1907-1924: http://www.jgsny.org/brooknats.htm

Classification: Query Surname: Murphy I'm just beginning my search for my great grandfather, John or John Paul Murphy. He lived at least for a time in Grant County, born about 1864. Can anyone help me locate any information about him in the census records, or how do I go about doing this? He also may have lived for a time in Lafayette County, the Vinegar Hill area. Is there a genealogical society in that County? I have sent the check and request for cemetery records. Thanks for any help at all. LaVonne (Murphy) 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/481.1 Message Board Post: Shirley wrote, ,"My ggrandmother's maiden name was Emma M. Coher. She married Lincoln "Link" Ewers." Shirley, do you have specific questions about this couple and their ancestry/family, or are you just hoping to reunite with Cohers who might be connected? What is the connection to Grant County in particular?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coher Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/481 Message Board Post: Family research..My ggrandmother's maiden name was Emma M. Coher. She married Lincoln "Link" Ewers. I would like to hear from anyone that is connected to the Wisconsin Coher Family. Thanks Shirley Adams

In a message dated 9/10/2002 11:06:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, aoyen@pcii.net writes: > Thank you Di, I will keep that in mind as I stumble through this elusive > family of mine. > > Aleise don't forget Hohs, Hose, Hohse, and Hoes. Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG, (<A HREF="http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com">http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com</A>) ~~ "Genealogy is the art of the Living haunting the Dead."

Ladies, Pardon my intrusion, but if one of you come across a marriage or sibling combination of a Mary and Merwin HOS or HOSS (could be spelled like your HAAS) if siblings, and if married, then Mary, elder sister to Ida GIBSON. They would have been coming of age around the turn of the century. 1900. I've a photo including Mary & Merwin, but am still not sure if they are a married couple (most likely) or siblings. TIA Di -- In a message dated 02/9/10 6:02:42 AM, WIGRANT-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Mary Haas if you would care to share. I hope to find all of this family at some time. I have so little to go on, ----- Original Message ----- From: <Marniclarepack5@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 12:25 PM > In Muscoda, Solomon Schneider married Mary Haas, Baden Wurttmeberg, > Germany She arrived in America 1853 >>

Thank you Di, I will keep that in mind as I stumble through this elusive family of mine. Aleise ----- Original Message ----- From: <KinDetective@aol.com> To: <WIGRANT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [WIGRANT] HAAS/HAASE/HAS - HOS / HOSS? > Ladies, > Pardon my intrusion, but if one of you come across a marriage or sibling > combination of a Mary and Merwin HOS or HOSS (could be spelled like your > HAAS) if siblings, and if married, then Mary, elder sister to Ida GIBSON. > They would have been coming of age around the turn of the century. 1900. I've > a photo including Mary & Merwin, but am still not sure if they are a married > couple (most likely) or siblings. > TIA Di > > > > > -- > In a message dated 02/9/10 6:02:42 AM, WIGRANT-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > << Mary Haas if you would care to share. > I hope to find all of this family at some time. I have so little to go on, > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Marniclarepack5@aol.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 12:25 PM > > > In Muscoda, Solomon Schneider married Mary Haas, Baden Wurttmeberg, > > Germany She arrived in America 1853 >> > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In going over my information about my GGGreat-grandfather, Ludwig Carl JULIUS, I find that his mother, my GGGGreat-grandmother was buried in lot in Liberty which was later sold to the BRIHL family. There was no marker. I have no idea what her first name or maiden name was or when she died. I know that she was born in Germany, probably in Darmstadt as that is where Ludwig came from. Is it possible that there are records in Liberty or somewhere that would give me an idea where to look? Not knowing where they sailed from; the port they left by; the ship they came on; where they landed or the date of when they arrived. Again, my records only state that they came to this country in about 1850 and that they first settled in LIberty Township and later moved to Stitzer. I also know that they attended St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Liberty. I would appreciate any help that I can get. Beverly Miller, Rapid City, SD

Marilyn, I would like to have the information you have on Mary Haas if you would care to share. I hope to find all of this family at some time. I have so little to go on, and can't believe that I never thought to ask my great-grandfather while he was alive. My loss! Aleise ----- Original Message ----- From: <Marniclarepack5@aol.com> To: <WIGRANT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [WIGRANT] HAAS/HAASE/HAS > > > In Muscoda, Solomon Schneider married Mary Haas, Baden Wurttmeberg, Germany > She arrived in America 1853 and was married early the following year. We > know of no brothers and sisters, but I have the info, if you would like to > know more. Our family records do not record brothers and sister, could be a > possibility, however. > > Marilyn Packel > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Oh, wonderful! Thank you. I will check all this out! Kathleen > Kathleen, > > Possibly a few more break-thru's below. > > Here is what the Grant Co. Census seems to have about William J. and > William > H. Winney. > > 1850 Census, District No. 24, Grant, WI, Page 71, 19 Sep 1850, Household > 1029 > > William J. Winney, 28, Farmer, NY > Ann E., 22, MO > William H., 4, WI > Ann E., 2, WI > > 1860 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Pg. 175, 27 Jun 1860, Household 532 > > William Winney, 37, Farmer, $4000, $2000, NY > Ann E., 32, VA > William H., 15, Farm Laborer, WI Terr. > Anna E., 12, WI > Martha, 9, WI > Luther, 7, WI > Arthur, 4, WI > Caroline A., 1, WI > George Chase, 25, Farm Laborer, IN > > 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 19 > > Henry Winney, 24, Farmer, $3200, $400, WI > Elizabeth, 18, Keeping House, NJ > Anna, 4/12 months, At Home, WI, born in January > > 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 69 > > William Winney, 52, Farmer, $9000, $2000, NY > Eliza, 43, Keeping House, MO > Luther, 17, At Home, WI > Carry, 12, At Home, WI [Caroline?] > Leonard, 9, At Home, WI > Charley, 7, At Home, WI > Alice, 4, At Home, WI > Lilly, 2, At Home, WI > Phebe Shaw, 14, Domestic Servant, IA > > (Based on 1850 & 1870, it would seem that Eliza Ann was probably born in > Missouri rather than Virginia, but you never know...) > > 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 76 > > Charles Nutie, 48, Farmer, $6000, $1200, Italy > Matilda, 48, Keeping House, ENG > Eve, 16, At Home, WI > Anna, 13, At Home, WI > Dorretta, 3, At Home, WI > Arthur Winney, 14, At Home, WI > Margaret Kaufman, 3, At Home, WI > Ida Kaufman, 10/12, At Home, WI, born in July > > Odd that Arthur was living in this other household. But, since they had no > boys in the home, he may have been working on their farm. 14 was about > manhood back then. > > Per the Grant County, WI marriage records: > > William J. Winney married Ann Eliza Blessing, 23 Oct 1845. Recorded in Sp. > Book A, Pg. 27. Book A are the very earliest marriages recorded in the > county. No parents are recorded for the couple. > > Per the Grant County, WI death records, transcribed by Kathleen Wolfe: > > Anna Eliza "Spinney", nee Blessing, age 82, married to "Mr." "Spinney", > died > 30 Apr 1909. Recorded in Book 13, Pg. 470. Anna Eliza is recorded as the > daughter of John and Eliza (Wolfe) Blessing. > > This is most certainly a typo by the transcriber of the death records or by > the clerk in the courthouse. This has to be Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney > as > further confirmed below. > > Per "Highlights of the Times Review, alias Fennimore Times, 1900-1909," > compiled by Cheryl D. Lemanski: > > Winney, Anna Eliza Blessing, married to William Winney, died 30 Apr 1909. > Also listed in the [obit] is William Winney married Anna E. Blessing 25 Oct > 1842. Recorded in the 19 May 1909 issue of the Times. > > Winney, Mrs. William, [of?] Cedar Rapids, NE. Daughter [is?] Mrs. M. Scott > of Glen Haven. Recorded in the 9 Sep 1908 issue of the Times. > > With a nice letter, self addressed stamped envelope, and a couple dollar > donation for copy costs, you can probably get a copy of each of these items > in the Fennimore Times by writing (or e-mailing) the Fennimore Library: > > Dwight T. Parker Public Library > 955 Lincoln Ave. > Fennimore, WI 53809 > 608-822-6294 > Director: Trudie Freymiller (parker9@grant.tds.net) > > This seems to be William J. Winney in 1880. I presume A. C. is actually A. > E. (Anna Eliza - Typo?) > > 1880 Census Place: Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin > Source: FHL Film 1255427 National Archives Film T9-1427 Page > 110B > Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace > W. J. WINNY Self M M W 60 NY > Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY > A. C. WINNY Wife F M W 51 WI > Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: VA > Leonard WINNY Son M S W 17 WI > Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NY Mo: VA > Chas WINNY Son M S W 15 WI > Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NY Mo: VA > Alice WINNY Dau F S W 13 WI > Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: VA > Abram WINNY Son M S W 10 WI > Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: VA > Grant WINNY Son M S W 7 WI > Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: VA > Maud WINNY Dau F S W 3 WI > Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: VA > > Enjoy, > > Dave Taft >

Kathleen, Possibly a few more break-thru's below. Here is what the Grant Co. Census seems to have about William J. and William H. Winney. 1850 Census, District No. 24, Grant, WI, Page 71, 19 Sep 1850, Household 1029 William J. Winney, 28, Farmer, NY Ann E., 22, MO William H., 4, WI Ann E., 2, WI 1860 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Pg. 175, 27 Jun 1860, Household 532 William Winney, 37, Farmer, $4000, $2000, NY Ann E., 32, VA William H., 15, Farm Laborer, WI Terr. Anna E., 12, WI Martha, 9, WI Luther, 7, WI Arthur, 4, WI Caroline A., 1, WI George Chase, 25, Farm Laborer, IN 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 19 Henry Winney, 24, Farmer, $3200, $400, WI Elizabeth, 18, Keeping House, NJ Anna, 4/12 months, At Home, WI, born in January 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 69 William Winney, 52, Farmer, $9000, $2000, NY Eliza, 43, Keeping House, MO Luther, 17, At Home, WI Carry, 12, At Home, WI [Caroline?] Leonard, 9, At Home, WI Charley, 7, At Home, WI Alice, 4, At Home, WI Lilly, 2, At Home, WI Phebe Shaw, 14, Domestic Servant, IA (Based on 1850 & 1870, it would seem that Eliza Ann was probably born in Missouri rather than Virginia, but you never know...) 1870 Census, Glen Haven, Grant, WI, Household 76 Charles Nutie, 48, Farmer, $6000, $1200, Italy Matilda, 48, Keeping House, ENG Eve, 16, At Home, WI Anna, 13, At Home, WI Dorretta, 3, At Home, WI Arthur Winney, 14, At Home, WI Margaret Kaufman, 3, At Home, WI Ida Kaufman, 10/12, At Home, WI, born in July Odd that Arthur was living in this other household. But, since they had no boys in the home, he may have been working on their farm. 14 was about manhood back then. Per the Grant County, WI marriage records: William J. Winney married Ann Eliza Blessing, 23 Oct 1845. Recorded in Sp. Book A, Pg. 27. Book A are the very earliest marriages recorded in the county. No parents are recorded for the couple. Per the Grant County, WI death records, transcribed by Kathleen Wolfe: Anna Eliza "Spinney", nee Blessing, age 82, married to "Mr." "Spinney", died 30 Apr 1909. Recorded in Book 13, Pg. 470. Anna Eliza is recorded as the daughter of John and Eliza (Wolfe) Blessing. This is most certainly a typo by the transcriber of the death records or by the clerk in the courthouse. This has to be Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney as further confirmed below. Per "Highlights of the Times Review, alias Fennimore Times, 1900-1909," compiled by Cheryl D. Lemanski: Winney, Anna Eliza Blessing, married to William Winney, died 30 Apr 1909. Also listed in the [obit] is William Winney married Anna E. Blessing 25 Oct 1842. Recorded in the 19 May 1909 issue of the Times. Winney, Mrs. William, [of?] Cedar Rapids, NE. Daughter [is?] Mrs. M. Scott of Glen Haven. Recorded in the 9 Sep 1908 issue of the Times. With a nice letter, self addressed stamped envelope, and a couple dollar donation for copy costs, you can probably get a copy of each of these items in the Fennimore Times by writing (or e-mailing) the Fennimore Library: Dwight T. Parker Public Library 955 Lincoln Ave. Fennimore, WI 53809 608-822-6294 Director: Trudie Freymiller (parker9@grant.tds.net) This seems to be William J. Winney in 1880. I presume A. C. is actually A. E. (Anna Eliza - Typo?) 1880 Census Place: Glen Haven, Grant, Wisconsin Source: FHL Film 1255427 National Archives Film T9-1427 Page 110B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace W. J. WINNY Self M M W 60 NY Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY A. C. WINNY Wife F M W 51 WI Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: VA Leonard WINNY Son M S W 17 WI Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NY Mo: VA Chas WINNY Son M S W 15 WI Occ: Works On Farm Fa: NY Mo: VA Alice WINNY Dau F S W 13 WI Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: VA Abram WINNY Son M S W 10 WI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: VA Grant WINNY Son M S W 7 WI Occ: At School Fa: NY Mo: VA Maud WINNY Dau F S W 3 WI Occ: At Home Fa: NY Mo: VA Enjoy, Dave Taft

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WINNEY, TAYLOR, HICKOCK, SPENCER, PERRY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/480 Message Board Post: I am seeking information about these three families who intertwined in Wisconsin. My GGGGrandparents appear to be Jonathon Taylor and his wife Mary Ann. Their only child that I know of was my GGGrandmother, (Sarah) Elizabeth Taylor, b. in WI ca. 1852-53. (I just don't know any of the names of her siblings.) (Sarah) Elizabeth Taylor married William Henry Winney of Grant Co., WI ca. 1869. They had two daughters, Anna Elizabeth Winney, b. 1869-1871 and Cora who might have died before 1901 for she did not appear in her father's will which was written out then; Anna E. did appear in her father's will, as did William Henry Winney's second wife, Mary L. Hickock and his two sons by her. W.H. Winney was married to Mary L. by the Census of 1880. By 1885, the family was in Osceola County, Iowa where they remained. Anna Elizabeth Winney married George Albert Spencer in Sibley, Osceola Co., Iowa in 1888. (These are my GGrandparents.) The Spencers also had come from Wisconsin to Iowa, by wagon train with the Perrys, also my family. Thanks for any information about any of these families. Kathleen LPurch6636@aol.com

Dave, You've just given me a huge break-thru! Thank you! In the Census Records, with all the "William Winney's," half the time they would include a middle initial, half the time they wouldn't and at least one time they used the middle name for the man's first name! Anything I had read about William J. Winney in a couple Census records had not given me any assurance that he was "mine." So I will look more closely at him now... Just getting me to the parents of Sara Elizabeth is a tremendous break-thru... And I have already sent in my $3.00 for all the Winneys of Grant County. I'm looking forward to that information too! I was thrilled to receive the newspaper wedding announcement which I will send for. I am so very grateful... Kathleen > Per the Grant Co. WI marriage records: > > William H. Winney married Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, 25 Feb 1869, recorded in > Grant Co. Book 4, Page 194. William is recorded as the son of William J. > and Ann Eliza (Unknown) Winney. Sarah Elizabeth as the daughter of > Jonathan > and Mary Ann (Unknown) Taylor. This record is available for $7 from the > Grant Co. Courthouse in Lancaster. > > Per "Memorable Happenings in the Grant Co. Herald, 1943-1869," compiled by Cheryl D. Lemanski: E. Taylor married William H. Winney, 2? Feb 1869, Patch Grove Twp., recorded in the 2 Mar 1869 issue of the Herald.

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/479.1 Message Board Post: To loccate a probate file, you will need to contact the Grant Co. courthouse: Grant County Register Of Deeds 130 West Maple St. P.O. Box 391 Lancaster, WI 53813-1625 (608) 723-2727 I don't know what they might charge to look it up and/or make copies. It might be worth calling them first to save some time. If they are a bit pricey, you might try hiring a local researcher. A couple can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigrant/research.htm Dave Taft

Kathleen, If Elizabeth (Taylor) Winney was born in Wisconsin before 1876, there won't be a birth certificate. Depending on when she died, there may not be a death certificate either. Before 1907, all vital records are basically hit and miss. Marriages seem to be the most complete. Per the Grant Co. WI marriage records: William H. Winney married Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, 25 Feb 1869, recorded in Grant Co. Book 4, Page 194. William is recorded as the son of William J. and Ann Eliza (Unknown) Winney. Sarah Elizabeth as the daughter of Jonathan and Mary Ann (Unknown) Taylor. This record is available for $7 from the Grant Co. Courthouse in Lancaster. As you can see, "Sarah Elizabeth" is the name on her marriage certificate. But her father looks to be Jonathan. However, there are known to be many errors even in vital records. For Jonathan, he has me stumped. I can't locate him in 1860 Grant Co. Wisconsin, nor in 1870. Per "Memorable Happenings in the Grant Co. Herald, 1943-1869," compiled by Cheryl D. Lemanski: E. Taylor married William H. Winney, 2? Feb 1869, Patch Grove Twp., recorded in the 2 Mar 1869 issue of the Herald. I've looked though my resources, but can't seem to find anything more on these two. Dave Taft

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEALY, OSBURN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/479 Message Board Post: I recently learned that my ancestor, Thomas Sealy (also found as Seely, Sealey, Sealye) (b. 1800 England) died in Grant County in 1880. His funeral was held in Dec in Ohio where he spent the majority of his life but he is found in the 1870 Grant County census so he was a resident for at least 10 years. The census indicates that he owned real estate in 1870. I would like very much to locate a probate/will/estate record(s) for him in Grant County and obtain copies if these records exist. Where are these records kept? I have searched in vain to find an address and phone number where I can request copies and a lookup. Help greatly appreciated, J. Johnson

Dear Dave, *Thank you* so much. This morning I heard from a Fontain Taylor family member who showed me that my Elizabeth Taylor was not *her* (Sarah) Elizabeth Taylor. She also told me that it would be a good idea to get my Elizabeth Taylor Winney's birth certificate--but I have had nothing but grief in trying to obtain Vital Records from the state of Wisconsin! Is there a secret?! My Elizabeth Taylor (I am eliminating the "Sarah" for now as I've gotten some wrong information and went down that long, lonely trail.) What *I* have *on paper* is my GGrandmother Anna Elizabeth Winney being the daughter of William Henry Winney and Elizabeth Taylor; Anna Elizabeth's father appearing remarried to Mary L. Hickock in the Census of 1880 and verification of that remarriage and the identity of Anna Elizabeth in William Henry Winney's will. These are the things that I know...with verification.) If you are not yet sick of me, I would love to hear what your ideas are. (I am not a member of ancestry.com and I can only get to the LDS FHC about once a year as I have to rely on others for transportation.) Many, many thanks for your gracious help. Kathleen

Kathleen, Here you go, with a couple more: 1870 Census, Beetown, Grant, WI, Household 22 Delila Taylor, 51, Keeping House, MO Josephea, 16, At Home, WI Hellena, 10, At Home, WI 1860 Census, Beetown, Grant, WI, Pg. 4, 26 Jul 1860, Household 1291 Fountain Taylor, 42, Farmer, $--, $400, KY Delila, 42, MO John, 20, Farm Laborer, MO Francis (female), 17, Domestic, MO Mary, 14, WI Terr. Sarah, 12, WI Terr. Laura, 10, WI Terr. Josephine, 6, WI Terr. 1850 Census, District 24, Grant, WI, Page 29B, 22 Aug 1850, Household 402 Fountain Taylor, 31, Farming, VA Delilah, 32, MO John L., 10, MO Francis, 7?, MO Mary, 5, WI Sarah, 2, WI Regards, Dave Taft dtaft@cowtown.net Arlington, TX Home Page: http://members.cowtown.net/dtaft/ Taft Genealogy Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~taft/ "A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote generations." --Macaulay

Could someone please do a Look-Up in the 1860 Census for Grant County? I am looking for: Fontain Taylor (head of house, born ca. 1818) Delilah (wife) and children Thanks for what anyone can do. Kathleen

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/lEC.2ACE/300.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Shirley.Thank you so much...Well, this is interesting...if you have traced all the descendents and there are no Hrdlickas, then must be a different Joseph as you say..and a different Anna..I need to ask my husband to find the info my mother in law wrote down..as her memory is not so good right now..!! Thanks again..!