Earlene, I presume you are trying to qualify for the Pioneer Certificates from the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society. Getting the proper documentation can be a problem. Unless Elizabeth came to Grant Co. as a widow, I would think that any land was probably originally purchased in his name and then went to her upon his death. Was Wakeman Taylor her husband? (No, I'm not related, but that seems correct per the Grant Co. marriage records for Alexander and 2 other daughters and a RootsWeb query I spotted.) Unfortunately, I can't find any purchases from the Government for either. I suspect Elizabeth probably purchased her property from a local owner. If that is the case, you would need to research the Grant Co. land records (see below). I believe they are available on microfilm from the LDS if you have a local Family History Center available. When/where did he die? What where the names and birth dates of her other children? If I located the right one, Elizabeth seemed to have moved around/lived with her various children. From what I can tell, she didn't arrive in Grant Co. or WI until after the 1850 census. I doubt she owned land until the 1870's or 80's. The first sign of her and the children was in 1855. This is what I came up: 1855 State Census, Cassville, Grant, WI, Pg. 3, 1 Jun 1855 Alex Taylor, 2 males, 2 females living in household James L. Taylor (2 households away), 3 males, 3 females in household "Dabes" Wilsey (next door to Alex), 3 males, 2 females in household The 1855 census only lists head of household and number of males and females in the home. 1860 Census, Glen Haven, P.O. Oliver's Mills, Grant, WI, Pg. 181, 28 Jun 1860, Household 571 Alexander Taylor, 25, Farmer, $1000, $300, PA Mary A., 22, WI Terr. Charles, 1, WI Elizabeth, 50, NY 1870 Census, Beetown, Grant, WI, Pg. Household 119 Perry McCamish, 43, Miner, $400, $200, IL Josephine McCamish, 34, Keeping House, IL Daniel McCamish, 19, Miner, WI William McCamish, 15, At Home, WI Emma Hudson, 16, At Home, WI Fanny Hudson, 11, At Home, WI Lydia Hudson, 9, At Home, WI Hyrum Hudson, 7, At Home, WI Katie Hudson, 5, At Home, WI Elizabeth Taylor, 60, Keeping House, $800, $150, NY The Hudson children appear the be the children of Byron and Malvina (Taylor) Hudson. It would seem that Malvina died and somehow the children and Elizabeth ended up in this McCamish household. What is really odd is that Byron is still alive, living nearby, with yet other McCamish children. 1870 Census, Beetown, Grant, WI, Pg. 4, Household 47 Byron Hudson, 38, Farmer, $2000, $450, PA Mary McCamish, 12, At Home, WI Alice McCamish, 10, At Home, WI Richard McCamish, 10, At Home, WI Levi McCamish, 8, At Home, WI George McCamish, 5, At Home, WI Emma McCamish, 2, At Home, WI 1880 Census, Bloomington, Grant, WI, Pg. 27D Elizabeth Taylor, 70, Keeping House, NY, NY, NY Fanny Hudson, 21, WI, PA, PA Lydia Hudson, 19, WI, PA, PA Here again she has 2 of her grandchildren living with her. I have no idea where you might find records from the Dodge Cemetery. I'm not sure when lots were actually sold. I think many early cemetery's were kind of on a first come, first serve basis (so to speak). You might want to contact the Cemetery chairperson for the Grant Co. Genealogical Society: Helen Jentz, 955 Williams St., Platteville WI 53818. If all else fails, you might want to hire a local researcher in Grant Co. to do some courthouse research for you. That is where the land records would be found as well as probate and court records. If Elizabeth's husband died in Grant Co., did he have a probate file? A good and inexpensive local researcher I have used before is: Lavon Hall, 440 S Harrison, Lancaster, WI 53813 Since Lavon lives in Lancaster, she has easy access to the courthouse. She doesn't have e-mail, so you will need to send her a letter. Provide her as many details (names, dates, places, etc.) as you can. That will really help you out. She used to charge $5 per hour with a $20 retainer. That is a great deal. You might send her a request with a self addressed stamped envelope to get her current fees and a better idea of what she can do for you. Another Grant Co. fee researcher is: Helen Mumm, 13272 Bluff, Glen Haven, WI 53810 She isn't that far from Lancaster either. Not sure if any of this will help you our or not. Dave Taft Arlington, TX