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/oEC.2ACE/599 Message Board Post: Many of us have found Modern Woodmen mentioned in an obituary or have found "MWA" on a tombstone. Modern Woodmen of America life insurance records are available to help verify information and can help you continue in the right direction on your family research. Now, you can contact the MWA corporate librarian to check death benefit claim records 1884 - 1946 via e-mail: <glevis@modern-woodmen.org> Include your ancestor's name, date of death and place of residence if known, as well as your full contact information. Death benefit claim records are a secondary source and typically provide the following: *Name of Insured *Date of Certificate *MWA Camp Number and Location *Date of Death *Cause of Death *Occupation Requests for information for deaths after 1946 may or may not be released, and will be reviewed to protect confidentiality of the living family members. Requests are answered in the order they are received and there is no fee for this service. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOISINGTON / BOVEE / GREEN(E) / OLVER / VINCENT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/598 Message Board Post: Hosea Hoisington and his wife, Chloe Bishop Davis, emigrated from NY to Jackson County about 1856. Chloe was buried in Alma Center in 1868. I have several documented events that show that at least some of their children stayed in the area. I would be interested in corresponding with anyone researching any of the above names.

I have a book that may be of interest to someone on this list. It is: Wisconsin Death Trip by Michael Lesy. pub.1973 by Pantheon books. It consists of photos and newspaper items from ca 1885-1896. .The book was donated to a non profit organization's book sale. Pat Johnson Cedarville, OH

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/oEC.2ACE/597.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much!

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/oEC.2ACE/597.1 Message Board Post: The Long and Porter Families are well-documented at the Jackson County Historical Society in BRF. There are many photos of family members and advertisements for their drug store in the early days. The best source for obits & photos is the local Jackson County Historical Society on Main Street, BRF.

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/oEC.2ACE/557.1 Message Board Post: If you haven't received an answer on the cemetery location yet, it is 3 miles North of Hixton on Hwy. 95. Did one of your Standford men have the nickname 'Cash'? Also, was Gilbert the son of L. M. Stanford? There may be information for them if that is the case.

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/oEC.2ACE/551.1 Message Board Post: I believe the people you are searching are interred at the South Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery located at North Bend Township.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long, Heather, Hale, Thorpe, Porter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oEC.2ACE/597 Message Board Post: Greetings from Portland, Oregon, I'm a Long, as well as a Heather and Hale, descended from Alexander Long, Adam Long, Frank Alexander Long to my grandmother Helen Long. They were Scots (Scotch) Irish, also known as Ulster Scots, who migrated to IRE as Protestants from ENG>NOR>VIK?. Alexander brought Adam to the United States as a child from London, England, UK, where he was born in the 1830's. I don't know Alexander's wife's name or what happened to her. Alexander himself was from Limerick, Ireland. The Longs are believed to have first settled in Twinsburg, Summit Co., OH though they might have stopped along the way. There were (or are) also other Longs and Heathers there to include another Adam Long and Katherine Long buried in the Twinsburg cemetery ca.1850. Adam m. Elizabeth Heather, d. of Jarvis Heather and Sally Hale of NY and NH there in 1853. Adam and Elizabeth had four children: my Great Grandpa Frank Alexander, b. 1858; Sarah Helen Long, b. 1854; Hoodley (Hoadley) Alling, b. 1856, and believed to have died young; and Norah Elizabeth, b 1865, and died 1923 in Marshfield, Wood Co., WI. At some point the lot of them ended up in Wisconsin and my Grandma Helen was b.1892 in Black River Falls, Green Co.. Her siblings were William Long, b. 1891 and maybe a Frank Jr.; I believe neither lived to adulthood. Frank was m. to Charlotte (Lottie) Marcella Porter, d. of William Berkeley Porter and Harriet Thorpe. William owned a drug store owner in Black River Falls. Frank clerked in a store and had many Winnebago Indian friends there before members of the tribe were transported west. In about 1897 Frank and family headed to Arizona to an ill-fated mining operation that they were involved in for about ten years. They then moved to Pasadena, California where the family remained.

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/oEC.2ACE/581.1 Message Board Post: Hi Joan - Allie was my g-g-grandfather. This daughter, Elva, died of pneumonia when she was 12. Allie died from typhoid fever when he was 26 I think (memory). Thanks for the post - I don't think I saw that in my newspaper research. Penni

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANNON, NEEVES Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/596 Message Board Post: From the Wood County Reporter [Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI], Thursday May 18, 1882, Page 3 Column 2 We were most agreeably surprised Monday to receive a call from D. CANNON of Merrillan, formerly known here as "Sandy" Cannon. He has grown somewhat older in looks, having added ten years to his life since he was here working for Geo. NEEVES & Son. The world had used him well to all appearances and he still remains the jovial, hearty 'Sandy". Since locating in Merrillan he has acquired some of this world's goods and has also a loving wife. His brother Joseph CANNON is owner of the marble works at Merrillan and "Sandy" is acting as his new agent. Our people would do well to leave their orders with Mr. Cannon. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

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/oEC.2ACE/595 Message Board Post: I'm interested in a man named Gordon Starkey (b: July, 1925 -- d: Jan., 1986) - probably in Jackson Co., Wis. He would have been the son of Leo W. Starkey and Leahlyn Withrow. I'd be happy to share what details I have. Best regards H.A. Kippenhan, Jr.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hansen/Hanson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oEC.2ACE/594 Message Board Post: I am hoping to find some reference to Herman Hansen's death in one of the newspapers of 1891 in Jackson County. Herman died either 8 Jan 1891, or 8 Feb 1891 in Soudan, St. Louis County, Minnesota. Previous to his death he and his family lived in Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin. His widow had a portrait of herself and children after Herman's death taken at the Van Schiack Studio in Black River Falls. I assume she went back to Black River Falls to see relatives. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALLEN, BABCOCK, BATES, BOOSE, BROWN, DAVIS, FOSTER, HARDISON, HAKES, HAYDON, LANE, LARSON, MARTIN, MEYERS, SHANNON, WILCOX Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/593 Message Board Post: From the Wisconsin Leader [Merrillan, Jackson Co., WI], Friday October 26, 1888, Page 8, columns 1 and 2 **Merrillan News** G. M. HAYDON and wife visited relatives at Mondovi last week. A new girl was reported at Charles HAKES the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. BOOSE, from Waukesha Co., parents of Jacob BOOSE, are guests of their son's family. Mrs. DAVIS and children, of Iroquois Co., Illinois, are visiting her father, D. HARDISON and family. J. MEYERS has returned from Eau Claire, accompanied by one of his brothers. -------------- **Fairchild News** Lincoln MARTIN is the latest daddy. Fred HAYCOCK, of St. Paul, visited his parents over Sunday. Frank BROWN was down the first of the week to pack up and move his parents to Eau Claire. He has sold his house here to G. A. FOSTER. --------------------- **Hixton News** Paul BATES has been fixing up and refitting the SHANNON house, which is much needed. Mrs. Ira ALLEN is expected to move into the house owned and vacated by the family of J. T. BABCOCK. Mrs. WILCOX has sold her home in B. R. Falls and moved into this village. She is living in the J. N. LANE house. Chris LARSON, who had his hand amputated at the wrist joint on the 12th of this month is doing well. The wound is healing nicely at this writing. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ADAMS, BATES, CASPER, FINN, HILLE, MEEK, METCALF, NORTHROP, OLIVER, SIGNER, SPRAGUE, WARE Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/592 Message Board Post: From the Wisconsin Leader [Merrillan, Jackson Co., WI], Friday October 26, 1888, Page 8, Columns 1 and 2 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ADAMS celebrated their Silver Wedding last Friday, October 19. A very pleasant time was had by a large number of invited guests. Among the presents were the following: Bedspread--Mr. and Mrs C. HILLE and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. METCALF Glass Cake Stand--Mr. and Mrs. E. NORTHROP Tablecloth--Willard OLIVER China Cup and Saucer, silver butter knife, bunch crocheted lace--Lora and Milton NORTHROP Cane Rocker--Jessie ADAMS Cabinet Photo Album and toy elephant--Clara CASPER Tablecloth--Gust. CASPER Side Lamp and Bedroom Lamp--Birdie and Georgie FINN Large Mirror, Wooden Pipe and Coffee Pot--Lottie WARE Cups, Saucers, Plates, etc.--Charlie and Hattie BATES Water Pitcher and Goblets--Frank SPRAGUE Server and Two Tumblers of Jelly--Mr. and Mrs. Jo. MEEK Handkerchiefs--Melissa MEEK Stew-Pan--Roy MEEK Picnic Fork--Mr. and Mrs. SIGNER Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLISS, HOWARD Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/591 Message Board Post: The Wisconsin Leader [Merrillan, Jackson Co., WI], Friday January 10, 1913, Page 1 Mr. and Mrs. Dell BLISS arrived here last Thursday from Kenaston, Sask., and will make their home for the winter with the formers parents. Mention was made in the Leader a couple of weeks ago of the marriage of Mr. BLISS and Miss Lola HOWARD. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENSON, McNAIR Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/590 Message Board Post: The Wisconsin Leader [Merrillan, Jackson Co., WI], Friday January 10, 1913, Page 1 Miss Hannah BENSON of this place and James McNAIR of Eau Claire were married in St. Paul on Christmas Day. Both of these young people are well known to our Merrillan readers. Mr. McNAIR, up to a few weeks ago was a brakeman on the Omaha Road. In a mix-up a short time ago with some Italians he was severely stabbed and came near losing his life. Since his recovery he has been working now and then, but finds that his strength is not gaining as rapidly as it might. Miss BENSON for a number of years has been a valuable employee of the Hotel Campbell and is well known for her general good nature and will make a fine helpmate for Mr. McNAIR. In a few weeks the happy couple will go south, where Mr. McNAIR is interested in some farm land and if the conditions are favorable they will remain and become permanent residents. The Leader joins in wishing them health and prosperity wherever they may locate. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: OTT ROTH WENZEL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/589 Message Board Post: I would be interesed in sharing information with descendants, relatives, or friends of the family of John R. OTT, m. Hester WENZEL in 1889 in Melrose, Jackson Co. John died in 1922 and Hester in 1955, both buried at Farmington Cem. near Mindoro in La Crosse Co. John was born 1862 in Harrison Co., IN, and Hester in 1869 in Melrose.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SANSBURG, BUCKHOLZ / BUCHHOLZ, RUBOW Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oEC.2ACE/584.1 Message Board Post: In this earlier posting, I sought information about the marriage of Fred Sonnenberg and Augusta Buchholz. I have since determined that the marriage was between JOHN SANSBURG and Augusta Buchholz [spelled Buckholz in Wisconsin Marriages 1835-1900] who were married on March 22, 1870 at Melrose, Jackson County, Wisconsin. I am now trying to determine where John and Augusta Sunsburg resided between 1870 and June 1876 at which time she married Christian Ferdinand Rubow in LaCrosse County, Wisconsin. My purpose is to determine if three children shown in later records with the Rubow surname were, in fact, born of Augusta's earlier marriage to John Sansburg. These children were Minnie/Mina, August, and Julius. All were born in Wisconsin before Augusta's second marriage in 1876; two of the three were born before Ferdinand Rubow came to the US in 1874. Can you help me determine either the Sansburg residency between 1870 and 1876...or the birthplaces for the children listed above....?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mostrom Backen Hauge Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oEC.2ACE/588 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the Mostrom Family. I find them in the 1900 and 1910 census in Alma. I find Hauges near them. My greatgrandmother was a Hauge (per my Grandmother). I also see Ingwal Backen, who I beleive married Mary Mostrom, a great Aunt. Believe Charles (Carl) died in late 1930's in Black River Falls. My Grandfather was Thomas. Charles came from Norway in 1891. In 1892 I see him and the family leaving Stravanger Norway and coming to the US. Any obit's, marriage info etc. whould be apreciated. My Grandfather moved to Washington State in the early 1900's. In 1910 census I see a Granddaughter Florence Abranason (sp) living with them. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WOOD Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/oEC.2ACE/587 Message Board Post: From the Wisconsin Leader [Merrillan, Jackson Co. WI], Friday October 26, 1888, Page 1 Column 4 Died: WOOD--At Merrillan, October 23, of cholera infantum, Maggie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred WOOD, aged three months. Submitter: Joan M Benner <jmbenner@tznet.com> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists