In a message dated 04/22/2001 8:59:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wilva@cuttingedge.net writes: > > Surname: SMITH, DAVIS, Chichester > ------------------------- > > Lived in Jackson County, Garden Valley Township...Joshua Davis/Elizabeth > Caroline Chichester. Rose Ellen Davis married Thomas Hannah Smith (my > grandfather). > Other children: Frederick, Franklin, Elizabeth, Jennie, Charles,and Henry > Davis. Thomas born in Gawcott Village, Buckinghamshire, England. > What is your question? I have lots of ancestors who lived in Jackson Co., WI -- some even in Garden Valley township. Also, at least one of them who married my 2nd great grandfather's brother (a WRIGHT) was either a CHICHESTER or CHIDESTER. First name Edna. This was all in the mid to late 1800s. What time period are you searching for information from? And what (specifically) are you trying to learn? Sincerely, Norma

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10445 Surname: SMITH, DAVIS, Chichester ------------------------- Lived in Jackson County, Garden Valley Township...Joshua Davis/Elizabeth Caroline Chichester. Rose Ellen Davis married Thomas Hannah Smith (my grandfather). Other children: Frederick, Franklin, Elizabeth, Jennie, Charles,and Henry Davis. Thomas born in Gawcott Village, Buckinghamshire, England.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10444 Surname: Staffon, Ball ------------------------- Which Staffon's are you interested in?

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10443 Surname: Preston, Smith ------------------------- My grandfather was Winfield Scott Smith,who married Lidia Jane Preston May 16 1877,they had 2 childern, Jeremiah Frederick born july 11,1878 and Catherine Eleanor born Nov 27,1889 in Black River Falls , Jackson County , Wi.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10442 Surname: ------------------------- I was born and raised in "Kenyon Valley". My father's farm borders the former Kenyon farm, now owned by the Peterson Family. I just spent all of yesterday in the Jackson County Historical Society and Register of Deeds office, researching the farms in this area and Samuel Kenyon. I am planning on going to the History Room to look at census records to see what family Samuel had. I did find a couple of stories on his murder. And I do know that he had his mother, wife, and a sister-in-law who were at home when he was shot. Also, his son Frank was on his way home when the murder happened. I see your query was posted in 1999. If you have since gathered information, I was wondering if you would be willing to share it. I am hoping to put together a history of the Kenyon Valley are for our local Historical Society. Otherwise I can send you copies of what I have found here. Thank you for your consideration. Susan L. Aleckson

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10441 Surname: Ball ------------------------- Donna, the tribe which was removed from that area was the winnebagoes or ho-chunk as they called themselves. there is still an are of land that is occupied by them. these people refused to be removed. this is near Black River Falls. my family is originally from there. I am a desendant of william Orville BallYour grandfather's Brother. I would like to share info. thanks, Brian

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10440 Surname: Alvard, Blakesly, Blakeslee ------------------------- I am looking for information regarding Jesse Alvard who was from the Black River Falls area. He was born in Scotland or the Isle of Man in 1854 and was adopted into the David Alvard family sometime around 1865-1870. He may have had another adopted brother named Edward. In 1878 he married Evangeline Riddle and had 4 children - George, Clara Ann, David and Laura. He died June 14th, 1915. I am trying to locate his biological parents which may be James Blakesly (or Blakeslee) and the circumstances behind his adoption.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10439 Surname: Fluker, Kirzinger ------------------------- Looking for members of Fluker and Kirzinger families as they were my grandparents from my mothers side. She was Evelyn Fluker and her parents were Albert Raymond Fluker and Theresa Barbara Kirzinger. From the Madison Wisconsin area and Jackson County.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10438 Surname: Kutchera, Breitzke ------------------------- Thanks Laurie, I am reasonably sure that this is the Same Kutchera family. The Breitzke's are my true target to connect to the Fluker family.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10437 Surname: Johnson, Franks ------------------------- old setnet.net not applicable Still seeking Johnson, Franks, McMillan in Jackson Co.

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Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10436 Surname: LEWISON, LARSEN, ALECKSON, AXELSDATTER, HALVERSON, ANDERSON, NELSON ------------------------- I am looking for any information on Ole Lewison and Gunhild Aleckson (a.k.a. Ole Larsen and Gunhild Axelsdatter) who immigrated from Norway (near Bergen) in 1855/1856 to Dane County and then migrated in 1865 to a farm near Taylor in Jackson County. Records also found in Trempealeau County. Children of Ole and Gunhild Lewison were: Alex (Aleck)(Olsen) b 3/20/1849 d 1/31/1944 Dorthea(Olsdatter)Anderson b 2/10/1852 d 10/21/1930 Marianne (Olsdatter)Halverson b 5/18/1855 d 3/11/1932 Martha (Olsdatter) Nelson b 7/1/1856 d 2/27/1908 Ole (Olsen) b 12/8/1858 d 5/2/1951 Lewis (Olsen) b 5/10/1865 d 12/17/1887 Andrew (Olsen) b 7/1/1868 d 10/8/1937 (He changed his name to Lewiston in 1892)

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10435 Surname: FRANKS, JOHNSON, SEARLS ------------------------- Some of my family members who lived in Vernon and Richland county in the late 1800's moved into Jackson County. Some of their descendents surnames were SEARLS, MCMILLAN, JOHNSON, FRANKS My JOHNSON family is from Pennsylvania originally.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10434 Surname: Ross, Preston ------------------------- Hi Daniel~ I know we've already talked via E-mail, but I thought I would post a response here too, for future researchers. You can view my ROSS and PRESTON ancestors at the following web page (including all of the other surnames I've listed in my original post here on the Jackson Co, WI page): http://members.aol.com/lauriejken Then, scroll down to my MATERNAL lines, and under "Descendants of Benjamin P. PRESTON", click on the "Index of People" and search for the ROSS surname. Laurie

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10433 Surname: Kutchera, Preston, Marsh ------------------------- Hi David~ Here is the information I have on my only known KUTCHERA ancestor. He was an "in-law" that married into my PRESTON line, so I'm not keeping any information on his ancestors, only their descendants. John Joseph KUTCHERA, b. 06-01-1921, Jackson Co, WI, to John KUTCHERA and Emma MARSH, m. Lillian Edith PRESTON on 09-30-1944, Black River Falls, Jackson Co, WI, and d. 01-15-1999, probably Black River Falls, Jackson Co, WI. At this point and time, I have no children listed. Laurie

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10432 Surname: Kutchera, Breitzke ------------------------- I have a newspaper clip re: the marriage of Robert L. Kutchera to Sandra Jean Breitzke. Sandra is related to me. Robert's parents were Donald of Oshkosh and Helen of Appleton. Sandra's were Mr. & Mrs Edward Breitzke. The wedding was at St. Dennis Catholic Church (date unk) Sandra was listed as a nurse and had a brother Richard and was employed at the East Madison clinic. My mother's address book accompanied the article and had Ed and Dorothy Breitzke living at 113 Harding Madison Wisc. Dorothy's parents were Ed Meyer and Ida Fluker. My mother's maiden name was Evelyn Fluker and her father was Raymond. Need help to locate.

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10431 Surname: Selnes, Christiansen, Christianson, Christensen, Christenson, Jochumsen ------------------------- I am searching for Gjertrud Christiansdatter Selnes who travelled from Trondheim, Norway 25 Jun 1874 to Black River Falls. Her parents and some siblings had travelled already in 1868 and gave the destination LaCrosse. The name of her parents and siblings were: Christian Wilhelm Jochumsen Selnes born 15 Sep 1816 and wife Elisabeth Eriksdatter born 18 Oct 1826 and the following children: Joachim Frederich born 5 Apr 1849, Anne Elisabeth born 15 Apr 1852, Eline born 1862 and Ingeborg born 1865. Thank you so much for any help!

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10430 Surname: Nordahl, Ross, Letson ------------------------- My great grandfather (father's mother's side), Oluf Edward Nordahl, was born in Sweden on February 28, 1853 and died in Black River Falls on Nov. 28, 1939. I believe they lived in different areas of Jackson Co. They had seven children: Olof August Herman, Jacob Christian Anselm, Ernest Gustaf Sigfrid, Charles J., Annie, Agnes Olivia (my grandmother) and Hazel. I don't know much about any of these relatives. I checked the childrens' names of these and don't see a Carl. The last three were born in the U.S. while the others were all born in Sweden. Strike any bells? I don't see a connection. Wish there were. Dan

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Jackson/10429 Surname: Pederson, Oleson, Christianson, Nordahl ------------------------- I noticed the surname, NORDAHL, in your Jackson County, WI Query. I'm still searching for any connections to my great grandparents, Karen Andrea Oleson and Nels Pederson (m. 1872) of Black River Falls. Their children were Peder Oscar, Anna Mathilda (sp?), Bertha Catherine (Betsy/Bess), Carl NORDAHL, and Ella (my grandmother)--I have been looking for the name NORDAHL, hoping that I would somehow find a family connection, as this seems an odd middle name unless it were a family name. I only know that Karen (called Anna and Carrie) and Nels were said to have come from Kristiania. Also--Karen's brother, Martin Oleson, mentioned coming from Biri on his marriage application. (However--I can't find him there). Nels and Karen Pederson moved to Portland, Oregon near 1900, as they are listed in the 1900 Fed. Census at that time, and Nels (Nelson) is listed as a machinist. Can you give me any clues about any NORDAHL families? Help :) Thanks for whatever you might do--I'm sorry I can't help you--unless, of course we have a connection:) Linda Swanson , Moscow, Idaho :)

Posted on: Jackson County Wi. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/Jackson/10427 Surname: Edmunds, Caves, Olson, Clark, Thompson, Kenyon, Bray, Walker ------------------------- I would like to contact and share information with descendants of John Edmunds, b. 1821 in PA, d. Dec 30, 1878 in Black River Falls, Jackson Co, WI, and Ortentia Almeda Hadley, b. 1824 in NY, d. Sep 19, 1907 in Franklin, Jackson Co, WI. After John's death, Ortentia married William Caves in 1881. John's and Ortentia's children (those who lived to adulthood) were: Olive L. Edmunds, 1840-1907 (or possibly 1905), married John Marcus Olson, 1829/36-1893. Bailey Edmunds, 1844-1917, married Jane Martin 1844-1921 Mary A Edmunds, 1851- (bef 1917), married Cyril C. Clark Hershell Jesse Edmunds, 1853-1901, married Frances Rowena Beach, 1857-1923 Estelle Edmunds, 1854- (bef 1878) Almeda Edmunds, 1855-?, married William C Shean, 1852-? Lucy E Edmunds, 1858-1935, married Oscar Alphonso Thompson 1855-? Martha Edmunds, 1864-1904, married (1) Daniel C Kenyou, married (2) Marvin Walker. After coming to Wisconsin from Illinois, the family was located in the vicinity of Black River Falls, Jackson Co, WI. Several are buried in Riverside Cemetery or Irving Cemetery. Ortentia Hadley Edmunds was the sister of my 3rd great-grandmother. I have information and family photographs to share. Link: Deep Roots in Hancock County, Illinois URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~majorville>