I am collecting in a haphazard way information on New Yorkers (Steuben County) and Pennsylvanians (Berks/Cumberland/Union counties) who migrated to Green County, WI. Just happened onto one of my kin who did just that, and found others had more stories. Any interest out there? Just trolling. Thanks. Laura A. in NC
Donna, sounds like a good undertaking. As one of the WIGREEN subscribers who does not reside in Wisconsin (California), I wish you well and sorry I cannot be of more help than cheering you on. If there is anything to be done from a distance, let me know. Cathy Rossing
Immigration & Naturalization Records... Escape the Confusion Naturalization & Immigration records could be your link to finding that ancestors home village. Learn what records exist and how to use them. Improve your research results by learning the difference between immigration records and naturalization records and what data each might and might not contain. Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Spring Seminar http://www.wsgs.org April 7, 2001 - Manitowoc, Wisconsin Holiday Inn Immigration & Naturalization Records... Escape the Confusion $10 members, $15 non-members with advance registration by March 24th. (additional $9 for Saturday Luncheon) Our speaker, Marian L. Smith, has been the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service historian since 1988. She regularly speaks and publishes on agency history, records, and research issues. Among her recent publications are "'Any women who is now or may hereafter be married...' Women and Naturalization, ca. 1802-1940," Prologue 30:2 (Summer 1998):146-153; "The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at the U.S.-Canadian Border, 1893-1993: An Overview of Issues and Topics," Michigan Historical Review 26:2 (Fall 2000):127-147; and "By Way of Canada: U.S. Records of Immigration across the U.S.-Canadian Border, 1895-1954 (St. Albans Lists)," Prologue 32:3 (Fall 2000): 192-199. Details & registration form are available at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wsgs/semdetls.htm See over 100 years of Great Lakes Maritime History in Manitowoc at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. http://www.wimaritimemuseum.org/intro Visit the Area Research Center nearby in Green Bay and search local historical records from: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, and Shawano counties. http://www.uwgb.edu/library/dept/spc/arc.html
Hi Everyone: The Green Co Genealogy Group will hold its first meeting on the 7th of April at the Monroe Public Library at 1pm. We realize that this date will not be good for everyone as there is a state meeting also on that date in Manitowoc. However, it was the date that worked for us. On our agenda will be nominating for elections, selecting a by-law committee, discussion on what the group wants to accomplish. Eventually we would like to have a newsletter and do a lot of work on updating the cemteries that were copied in the 1960's-70's. All are invited to attend and refreshments will be served after the meeting. Hope to see you there. If you are interested but can't make it on that date, please email us with the day and whether day or evening works best for you. Thank you. PS If you have questions or comments, feel free to email at this address. We would appreciate knowing if you can come to the meeting. -- Donna Long Kjendlie Vice President , Walworth County Genealogical Society Visit us at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwalwor Owner of the Walworth County Wisconsin Mailing list to subscribe <[email protected]> message: subscribe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Green County web coordinator Visit us at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigreen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Owner of the following mailing lists DUNWIDDIE-L to subscribe: <[email protected]> message: subscribe LANGE-L to subscribe: <[email protected]> message: subscribe WIROCK-L to subscribe: <[email protected]> message: subscribe
Do not have info on your HADDINGER line but am interested in the BRIGGS name. I am trying to locate family of Susan BRIGGS who married John MCCAULIFF/MCAULIFF around 1900 in Green County. I have not checked with marriage license registry yet as this is collateral line and one "I mean to do sometime". So that is why BRIGGS caught my eye. My 3grandfather held land near Monroe in Adams Township in 1861 according to records. They had moved from Chicago where he worked on the Michigan/Illinois Canal in 1850. There were other children in the McCauliff/McAuliff family that we can compare. Thanks for any help.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10464 Surname: Haddinger, Flanagan, Veeder, Briggs, Krostue ------------------------- Thank you for posting this. My Aunt Shari, Sharon Haddinger Veeder Briggs, has a photo copy of this article from the Albany paper at the time. Rollin was my Great, grandfather, Charlene Sherbondy Krostue Haddinger, my grandmother's birth father. It is kind of a complicated link, so please e-mail me if you have a question about it. I was born in Denver, CO; 7/9/1974, son of James Ray Haddinger & Mary Julia Flanagan Haddinger. We moved back to Green County in 1976. Dad & mom built a house just outside of Albany, where dad still lives today. I am researching my family tree, so if you have any information that you believe could help me, please contact me at my posted e-mail address. Thank You.
Press Release "This is Ireland" The British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois will present Jim Ryan of Beloit as their featured speaker this St. Patrick's Day. He will present "This is Ireland" featuring slides of his many trips to Ireland, along with his Irish wit and humor. He will also be discussing Griffith's Valuation, a widely used source for genealogists searching their Irish ancestry. Ryan is a native of Beloit, born to Irish parents. He states he has been "Irish most of my life." Surnames on his father's side include Ryan, Tyman and Walsh. His mother's side boasts surnames such as O'Shea and Haggerty. He has traveled to Ireland many times and has escorted tours of Ireland. Ryan has studied Irish History, Culture and the language. The BIGWILL meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Join us for socializing before and after the meeting. Non-members and guests are welcome to attend. BIGWILL meets at the Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway in Richmond Illinois (on Hwy. 173, just West of Hwy. 12). The meeting is always held on the third Saturday of every other month. Visit the BIGWILL website at: rootsweb.com/~wiilbig/. For further information, please contact Peggy Rockwell Gleich at 608-752- 8816 or by e-mail at: [email protected] (for WI) or Ann Wells at 815-455-7150 or by e-mail at: [email protected] (for IL).
Press Release The Rock County Genealogical Society will host a visit by Bob Fosler of Beloit discussing the Beckman Mill at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, 15 March. The RCGS meeting will be at the Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center Avenue (also U.S. Hwy. 51) in Janesville. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Beckman Mill is an old grist mill built in 1868 on Hanover Road, west of Beloit. The mill has fallen into ruins after serving the community for almost 100 years. Fosler will discuss the restoration currently going on and the status today. Members and visitors are encouraged to visit the RCGS library located on the Tallman Restoration Grounds at 440 North Jackson Street in Janesville. (The Old Stone House.) The library is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you wish to call ahead, you may contact the library at 608-752-5891. Visitors are welcome to all RCGS meetings. Refreshments will be served. If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact Betty Kapfer at 752- 8591 or Peggy Gleich via e-mail at: [email protected]
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10462 Surname: SCHWARTZLOW, SCHWERIN, ASMUS, PINNOW, TREE, ZIETLOW ------------------------- I have been searching for information on the SCHWARTZLOW family that came to Green Co in the 1882. Do you know who the parents of William Schwartzlow are? Could they be William and Mary Schwartzlow? Carol
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10461 Surname: CAMPBELL ------------------------- This is really reaching but I am looking for brothers and sisters of Robert Campbell. He traveled the same routes as your Campbell lady and the dates are in the same time frame. Do you know your Campbells parents? Or any other information about her? Mary [email protected]
Hello. Not to be picky, but.....Could I ask everyone to CAPITALIZE the surnames they are discussing. Some people use all small letters, some all caps and it is very distracting and hard to read at times. I just received an e-mail query yesterday from someone who wrote EVERYTHING in all small letters. The surnames are easier to pick out in CAPS. Try it, you'll like it! Thank you for listening to me. Peg Peggy Rockwell Gleich Surnames searching: ROCKWELL, SPAFFORD, GLEICH, WILKINSON, FRAYN/E, GAY, DUNWIDDIE, BRUNKOW, GROSENICK, MAASCH and others. Genealogist and Family Historian Newsletter Editor of the Wilkinson Connection (for all Researchers of Wilkinson, Wilkerson, Wilkins, etc. Newsletter Editor of Cemetery Q's & A's (Queries & Anecdotes) for all those interested in genealogy and cemeteries President of the Walworth County (WI) Genealogical Society - visit our website at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwalwor/ Publicity Chairman & Director, BIG WILL (British Interest Group of WI & IL) - visit our website at www.rootsweb.com/~wiilbig/ Wisconsin Genealogical Council, member Board of Directors - visit our website at: www.rootsweb.com/~wgc/ WI State Old Cemetery Society Coordinator for Walworth County WI
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10114 Surname: ------------------------- "History of Green County, Wisconsin," published 1884 by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, @ pgs 1075 & 1076: Isaac W. Young was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Sept. 14, 1840. His father, Evin G. Young, brought his family to Green County in the autumn of 1846, and settled in the town of Jefferson, about two miles south of the village of Juda. There was a family of fourteen children, five sons and nine daughtersWilliam, Samuel, Isaac W., Zenas and Joseph L. were born in Knox Co., Ohio. William, born Feb. 27, 1835; Samuel, Aug. 19, 1836; Zenas, Feb. 2, 1845; and Joseph L., April 18, 1846. William and Zenas are now deceased. Nancy married Joseph Melick, Feb. 23, 1842; Elizabeth married Andrew Riley, Jan. 4, 1847; Savenia, married John Vanderbilt, July 24, 1851, now a widow, he having died a prisoner in Andersonville during the Rebellion; Martha A., married William Riley, Feb. 16, 1862; Mary J., married Clarence Bryan, March 12, 1865; Alice J., married Henry G. Townsend, May 18, 1866; Catharine, Rowena, Levina A., and Martha A., are now deceased. Joseph L. enlisted in 1863, in company G, 1st Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, serving until the end of the war. He subsequently married Eunice Straw, a daughter of Malachi Straw, Nov. 29, 1869, and is now living near Greenwood, Cass Co., Neb. Isaac W., the subject of this sketch, lives in this town on section 15, which was a part of the Charles Woodling place. His father, Evin Young, died at Juda, in December, 1880. His mother's death occurred less than one month later. He enlisted Oct. 23, 1861, in company B, 18th Wisconsin Volunteers. He was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps in 1864. After his discharge from the army he was married to Eliza Woodling, daughter of Charles Woodling, May 31, 1868. The year following he worked his father's farm in Jefferson, and then moved to his present location. They have four childrenWillie W., born March 31, 1869; Orletta J., born March 29, 1871; Anna M., born Aug. 22, 1872; and Clyde E., born March 28, 1878. Transcribed by Ellen Bisson. Note: Isaac Young's sister, Savenia, is referred to as Sovina in her BIO (posted) as widow of John N.H. Vanderbilt, @ pg 1074 of this same source.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10113 Surname: YOUNG, HENDERSON ------------------------- "History of Green County, Wisconsin," published 1884 by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, @ pg 1076: Samuel Young married Miss M.T. Henderson, a daughter of William Henderson, Jan. 3, 1860, and enlisted Aug. 14, 1861, in company K, 22d regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, then went into the railroad service at Monroe, Wis. After the lapse of five and a half years, he was appointed station agent for the Chicago & St. Paul Railroad Company, at Juda. His father, Evin G. Young, died at Juda, Dec. 12, 1880, at the age of eighty-one years. His mother, Barbara A., died Jan. 6, 1881, at the age of seventy-five years. Subsequently he bought the old farm in the town of Jefferson and is the present owner, but still continues in the service of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company at Juda, as station agent. They have four childrenGrace E., born June 18, 1862; Esther A., born June 3, 1866; William S., born June 2, 1870; and Frederick F., born May 21, 1878. Transcribed by Ellen Bisson
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10112 Surname: ALLEN, MORTON, SLOCUM, STAHLNECKER, KLINE ------------------------- "History of Green County, Wisconsin," published 1884 by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, @ pg 1076: DeWitt C. Allen, son of E.R. Allen, was born near Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 14, 1843. When he was quite young his father settled in this town. The latter has been a prominent citizen, many years a justice, has also served as the sheriff and chairman of the county board of supervisors, and resides on section 26. DeWitt C. is the eldest of a family of eight children of whom beside himself, six are now livingPercy Ann, wife of G.W. Morton, of Canton, Dak.; Alice M., wife of R.A. Slocum; Theodore F.; Amy Jane, wife of John Stahlnecker; Abraham L. and Charles H. DeWitt C. enlisted in company D, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry in September, 1863, and served faithfully to the end of the war, always able and willing for duty. He has since the war been a resident of this town, and Sept. 21, 1873, was married to Catharine, a daughter of William Kline, and granddaughter of old pioneer, Isaac Kline. They have three childrenWilliam E.R., born Dec. 1, 1875; Eliza Ann, born Oct. 8, 1878; and Nora May, born Jan. 20, 1880. Mr. Allen now (1884) lives on section 36, town of Spring Grove. Transcribed by Ellen Bisson
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10111 Surname: BABCOCK, PALMER, RYSINGER, GREEN, PUTNAM, DECKER, KERR ------------------------- "History of Green County, Wisconsin," published 1884 by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, @ pg 1076: Reuben Babcock lives on section 25, where he has a comfortable home, and a farm of eighty acres. He was born in Cortland Co., N.Y., Oct. 4, 1802, and was brought up on a farm. He was married Dec. 2, 1824, to Louisa Palmer, who was born Nov. 29, 1807. Sixty years of married life finds them in quite vigorous health, able to do much work, and superintend the farm. Mrs. Babcock has a brother living in Oregon, Hiram Palmer. Mr. Babock has a married sister living in Ripley Co., Ind., (Nancy, wife of Henry Rysinger). Mr. and Mrs. Babcock left New York with their family, and settled in Ripley Co., Ind. At that time they had five childrenLemuel, now living in Minnesota; Joseph, now a resident of Jefferson Co., Iowa; Elvira, now the wife of Jacob Green; Lavina, wife of G. Putnam of Osage, Iowa, and George, now living in this county. Four children were born in IndianaHarriet, now deceased; Samuel, who lives in Oberlin, Kansas, and was a member of company I, 46th Wisconsin Volunteers; Hiram, deceased; and Nancy, who was married to Rev. H.W. Decker, a Seventh-Day Adventist preacher. Mr. Babcock has been a farmer all his life. He came to this State in 1847. Since coming to Wisconsin, two more children have been born to themMattie, who was married to William Kerr, of Monroe; and Eunice, the youngest, died when two years old. Transcribed by Ellen Bisson
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10460 Surname: SMITH, HESS, BOWEN ------------------------- The Albany Vindicator, Albany, Green County, WI, Thursday, February 18, 1897: At her residence in Albany on Sunday, Feb. 14, 1897, Mrs. Mary J. Smith, wife of James Storrs Smith, aged 55 years and 25 days. Mary J. Hess was born in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., N.Y., Jan. 19, 1842. Her parents came west when she was a child and settled in Magnolia, Rock Co. One brother, Benjamin, lives at Magnolia, and another, Zachariah, in Oklahoma. She was married to J.S. Smith Jan. 17, 1859, and has resided in Albany ever since, with the exception of two years' residence at Silver Creek, Mich. Two children were born to them, Nellie, wife of E.W. Bowen of Warrens, this state, and Frank, who resides at Madison, South Dakota, both of whom were permitted to be present at the death of their mother. Mrs. Smith has not enjoyed good health for many years, but a resolute will kept her from yielding. Her last sickness was brief and few knew that she was dangerously ill until two or three days before her death, when she suffered a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Smith was a loving wife and mother, a leader in social societies and reforms, and will be missed by all. Funeral services were held at her late residence Monday afternoon, Rev. C. C. Swartz conducting the services. The floral offerings were profuse, and a lovely floral star from the Albany Chapter of Eastern Star, of which deceased was a member, being particularly fine. The Eastern Star attended the funeral in a body. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and children. ------- Transcriber's Note: Mary Hess Smith is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Albany, WI, along with her husband, James Storrs Smith; Alzina Wentworth Smith, her mother-in-law is also buried at Hillcrest. See also BIOs for Daniel and James Storrs Smith.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10459 Surname: SMITH, HESS, WENTWORTH, BOWEN ------------------------- The Albany Vindicator, Albany, Wisconsin, Thursday, June 24, 1924: James Storrs Smith, one of the early day residents of Albany, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ned Bowen, Brodhead, Wis. on June 1st. 1924. The funeral, held at his daughter's home on June 3rd, was attended by many friends from here. The remains were brought to Albany and laid beside those of his wife, who preceded him in death twenty seven years ago. Mr. Smith was born in Madison Co. N.Y. July 8th, 1833 and came to Albany with his father's family in 1854. Albany then was a village but eight years old, just a little hamlet, a few stores, a cooper shop, a mill, a good river crossing and connected with the outside world by stage. Mr. Smith's father was a blacksmith and the young son learned his father;s trade and became an unusually skilled workman in his line. In time he established a business for himself and in 1858 he married Mary J. Hess. To this happy union were born two children, Frank Smith of Madison, S. Dakota and Nellie, now Mrs. Ned Bowen of Brodhead. For over forty years Mr. Smith lived in Albany and took an active part in its business and social life. There were but few men in the community who had so wide a business acquaintance and the story of his life during those years is an important part in the history of Albany. He was the last survivor of a prty that went to the gold mines in the early years following the discovery of gold and silver. He spent a year and a half there and endured the dangers and privations that were accompaniments of a sojourn so far from civilization. His stories of that trip, his young manhood adventure, were wonderfully interesting to his friends who were fortunate enough to be favored when he was in a reminiscent mood. Mr. Smith built and occupied the house on Mechanic Street now owned by Forest Smith. There his wife died in 1897 and following her death he made his home with his daughter. It was a source of pride to Albany that Mr. Smith always retained a keen interest in our village. For years, as long as his health permitted he went to the Brodhead depot twice a day to wait for the Albany train that he might greet any frineds from up the line who stopped off or changed cars there. We missed him when he was no longer able to make the train. As the years went by his eyesight failed and gradually that strong body which had withstood over ninety years of winter storms, became but a frail habitation for the loyal spirit which longed to join the companion who passed away so many years ago. He was lovingly cared for by his children and grandchildren and surrounded by every comfort that could be provided. On the beautiful June day, as we stood beside the flower strewn grave in Hillcrest, listening to the solemn words of the Masonic burial service, the brooding robins in the green tree above, signing softly as accompaniment, seemed to be repeating over and over the age-old comforting words, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled," and we feel sure there is a happy reunion now in that "Beautiful Somewhere." ------- Transcriber's Note: James Storrs Smith was the son of Daniel S. & Alzina Wentworth Smith. See also BIOs of James and Daniel, as well as obits for Mary Hess Smith, his wife, and Alzina Wentworth Smith, his mother. James, Mary & Alzina are all buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany, WI.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10457 Surname: SMITH, WENTWORTH, CAMPBELL ------------------------- >From The Albany Journal, Albany, Green County, WI, 21 May 1879: In this village, May 17th, between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock a.m. of heart disease, Mrs. Elzina (sic) A. Smith, wife of Mr. D.S. Smith. In the 73rd year of her age. It again becomes our painful duty to chronicle the sad news of the death of another of Albany's highly esteemed and aged ladies, Mrs. Elzina (sic) Smith. On Friday, Mrs. Smith was apparently as well as ever and called upon several of her neighbors, seeming to enjoy her visits very much. In the evening she retired in her usual good health. At about half-past 6 o'clock the following morning, her aged husband awoke, dressed himself, and then spoke to his wife who, apparently, was sweetly sleeping. Receiving no answer he stepped to the bedside, took her hand in his when he found to his dismay that she was cold in death. The household were immediately notified and Dr. Roberts sent for. The Doctor upon examination said life had been extent for about four hours. Thus, this estimable and aged lady passed quietly from this earthly life to her heavenly home without experiencing the suffering and sorrow that usually follows in the train of death. Mrs. Smith has resided in Albany for 25 years or more, and was known and beloved by everybody in this neighborhood. For more than 50 years she has been a devout member of the Methodist Church in which society her exemplary life and Christian virtues made her a shining light. Mrs. Smith raised a family of nine children, all of whom are now living, three sons - Seager, Storrs, and Alba, residing here, the other children being scattered throughout the Western States. Mrs. Smith was a kind and faithful wife, an affectionate and indulgent mother, setting before her children the Christian example for which she is now rewarded in Heaven. The aged husband (now in his 73d year) together with his children and grandchildren, will have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in this village at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the church being densely packed with kind and sympathizing friends desirous of paying their respects to the living and the dead. Rev. Mr. Evans, after prayer by the Rev. Mr. Sweet, preached an able sermon appropriate to the occasion. The remains, encased in a handsome casket, were interred in the village cemetery on the West Side. Thus ends the earthly career of a noble Christian woman. --------- Transcriber's note: Alzina Wentworth Smith, daughter of Burril & Rebecca Campbell Wentworth, was born on 20 Feb 1807 in Tinmouth, Rutland County, VT. The family moved from Vermont to New York ca 1810, settling in Madison County. Alzina married Daniel S. Smith on 15 Jan 1829 in Eaton, Madison County, NY. The family moved to Erie, Pennsylvania and then in 1848 followed Mr. Smith to Wisconsin, first to Beloit and ultimately to Albany. Alzina Wentworth Smith is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Albany; her son James Storrs Smith and wife Mary Hess Smith are also buried there. Bios and/or obits have been posted for Daniel, and James & Mary Jane.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10110 Surname: DUNWIDDIE, WOODLE, AUSTIN, SWAN, BARNES, HOLCOMB, CRONK ------------------------- >From "History of Green County, Wisconsin," published 1884 by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, pgs 1072-1073: Daniel Dunwiddie, one of the pioneers of Green county, is living on section 6. His fine farm comprises lots 3, 4 and 5, fractional additions to section 6, 127 acres, and fifteen acres of adjoining land. He also owns twenty acres of valuable timber near by in Decatur. He has occupied this place since 1847. Mr. Dunwiddie was born in Green Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1822, and is a son of John Dunwiddie, who reared a family of eleven children, ten boys and one girl, all of whom lived to be married, and rear families. Seven of the family were living in 1884. At the age of twenty-one (1843) the subject of this sketch came to Green county, and lived with his uncle, Thomas Woodle, an early settler. In 1845 he bought the southwest quarter of section 34, in the town of Sylvester, and in December of that year was married to Rebecca Austin. She was born in Burlington Co., N.J., but at the time of her marriage was a resident of Kosciusko Co., Ind. Her parents were, for nine years, residents of Green Co., Ohio, and it was there that Mr. Dunwiddie formed her acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Dunwiddie first settled on his land in Sylvester and after living there one year, he sold, and purchased his present farm. They have had nine children born to themPriscilla, wife of John Swan, born Feb. 5, 1846; Ezra, born Jan. 12, 1848; Celista, wife of Alonzo Barnes, born Nov. 2, 1849; John M. born Dec. 1, 1851; Louisa born June 29, 1854 and died April 23, 1856; Theresa, born Dec. 4, 1856, now the wife of W.F. Holcomb of Yankton, Dak.; Idella born Sept. 17, 1861, now the wife of Charles Cronk of Dane County; Minnie born Oct. 30, 1863 and died May 5, 1866; and Myrtle born Dec. 15, 1865 and living at home with her parents. Mr. Dunwiddie is an active, public-spirited citizen, and has served as town supervisor fifteen or sixteen years, a part of the time as chairman. Transcribed by Ellen Bisson.
Posted on: Green Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenBios/10109 Surname: SMITH, HESS, BOWEN ------------------------- "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published 1884, Union Publishing Company, Springfield, IL, @ pg 680: James S. Smith, eldest son of Daniel Smith, was born in Madison Co., N.Y., in July, 1833. He came to Wisconsin with his parents, and made his home with them until seventeen years of age. He had learned the blacksmith trade of his father, and engaged in that business in Beloit. He remained in Beloit four years, then went to Janesville. In 1854, he removed to Albany and commenced work at his trade. In 1864, he went to Idaho and Montana, working at his trade while there. After remaining there about a year and a half, he went to Michigan, and located in Plainwell, Allegan County. He ran a shop there for about two years, and returned to Albany, where he has since resided. In 1858, he was united in marriage with May (sic) J. Hess, born in Herkimer Co., N.Y. This union has been blessed with two children - Nellie and Frank. -------- James Storrs Smith, son of Daniel S. & Alzina Wentworth Smith, was born 8 July 1833. He served in the Civil War from Company I, 46th Regiment from WI. Mary Hess Smith was born 19 January 1842 in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., NY. His daughter, Ellen "Nellie" B. Smith, b 1859, m E.W. "Ned" Bowen. James & Mary Smith are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Albany, WI. See also BIO of Daniel S. Smith and OBITs of Alzina Smith and James & Mary Hess Smith.