Is it possible to check the Index of Births for Lafayette County, WI for the last name Ingebretsen or Engebretsen. The dates I am interested in finding are 1865 to 1890. I am hoping there is a Henry, Caroline or Clara born in Argyle. Thank you, Tina Dean TLDean7001@cs.com

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I have been working on updating the cemeteries in Wood County, Wisconsin. I have one completed and another just started. I did not work directly with the tombstones. I work with the lady the handles the cemetery. This way I found all of them that did not have grave stones. I also took the list to the register of deeds and found the month, date that was not on the tombstones and the Volume and page where the death certificate could be found. This also makes it easier on old, disabled people like me who can't rove the cemeteries. I wish I was close and could help, as I have ancestors who are buried in your county. If interested I can send a copy of what I did with the Arpin cemetery. We are also going to make it a digital cemetery in time when the pictures are done. You can find the list on the Wood County pages if interested. Marlys nothergrandma@charter.net

-- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com >>> swtsales@mhtc.net 07/31/01 08:35PM >>> The Lafayette County Genealogy Society is beginning a project of updating the index of cemetery records for Lafayette County. This is to be a 3-4 year project due to the large number of cemeteries in Lafayette County. The first cemetery to be updated is the Graceland Cemetery in Blanchardville. Work will begin on August 11, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. Bring as sack lunch, a clipboard, sun hat, and maybe a folding chair. We need all the help that we can get. Most of our local members are old and find this work too hard for them. James Ronnerud ############################# Visit our web store <http://www.swtsales.com> and http://www.goldenprideweb.com/JimRonnerud - - - - Get a free GIFT- - - - ############################# ==== WILAFAYE Mailing List ==== Checkout the other lists being watched over by your List Mom; http://mailing_lists.homestead.com/lists.html To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library Hello James, saw your name and I just wanted to stop by and say Hi! So you are into this hobby also, very good. Let me know when the cemetery work gets a little closer to Warren, Il Ill try to help. Take care, Duane DeVoe of Lena

The Lafayette County Genealogy Society is beginning a project of updating the index of cemetery records for Lafayette County. This is to be a 3-4 year project due to the large number of cemeteries in Lafayette County. The first cemetery to be updated is the Graceland Cemetery in Blanchardville. Work will begin on August 11, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. Bring as sack lunch, a clipboard, sun hat, and maybe a folding chair. We need all the help that we can get. Most of our local members are old and find this work too hard for them. James Ronnerud ############################# Visit our web store <http://www.swtsales.com> and http://www.goldenprideweb.com/JimRonnerud - - - - Get a free GIFT- - - - #############################

Looking for relatives of the DeVoe and Boelk lines to exchange info. Thank you, Duane DeVoe -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com

Hi I know a Brenda Gille in Monroe.Her married name is Brenda Showers.I don't Know if she knows who your looking for ,but you can find Eugene Showers in the phone book.Good LUCK' Lea Ostby{Hemphill}

Betty, Hi, I graduated from Shullsburg High School in 1975. At that time there was a family of Gilles living in Shullsburg, which is about eight miles from Gratiot. I believe the father's name was Tom, as was the son in the class above me. I don't know if they're the same family/branch, but you might want to check it further. There is a currently a Gille Cheese store centrally located between Shullsburg, Gratiot, and Darlington, just off of Highway 11. Yours, Callen Harty Monona, WI > Hi > Does anyone know if any of the Gille family is still living in Gratiot or > surrounding areas? I am looking for the family of Josephine Gille Green. > She was married in 1924.--Betty

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Dear List members, We have now completed eighty Illinois County Family History Links on our website. We will make further updates as we receive more church records, which is a constant ongoing task. We are now in the process of entering the same type of data, church history and family surnames of members information, for counties in Iowa and Wisconsin, and have already entered the information we have for the county lists we are sending this message to. We have the research either complete or well underway for Nebraska, Kansas, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, but in Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana, we have a great deal more original research work to do, and will appreciate help from anyone who knows of the existence of Primitive Baptist church records or membership lists for those states. Here are the website addresses: Our main homepage (with links to research completed and/or in progress for several states): http://www.carthage.lib.il.us/community/churches/primbap/pbl.html Or, for Iowa and/or Wisconsin counties, go directly to: Or, for Illinois counties, go directly to: http://www.carthage.lib.il.us/community/churches/primbap/FamHist.html Best wishes, Elder Robert Webb The Primitive Baptist Library Carthage, Illinois ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Thank you for posting the story of the mine. My husband spent most of his childhood growing up near Shullsburg and never heard his parents talk about that mine accident. His parents were married in 1937 and lived on a farm in drybone. He is related to Rooneys and Cherrys. Not sure if this William Rooney was a relative, will have to check into this. I tried section E page 3 of the WIS State Journal and did not fine the article on the dedication. Rose DeRocher

Hi Rose, Thanks for the note - I may have more info for you as your husband and I are 4th cousins once removed. James Rooney married a Margaret Mulligan. Margaret was the sister to my Felix Mulligan. I did find some of your info at rootsweb. Let me know if you're interested in what I've got. Mike Birkett charcs@mwci.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <RKKD123@aol.com> To: <WILAFAYE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 7:06 AM Subject: [WILAFAYE] Shullsburg mine > Thank you for posting the story of the mine. My husband spent most of his > childhood growing up near Shullsburg and never heard his parents talk about > that mine accident. His parents were married in 1937 and lived on a farm in > drybone. > He is related to Rooneys and Cherrys. Not sure if this William Rooney was a > relative, will have to check into this. > I tried section E page 3 of the WIS State Journal and did not fine the > article on the dedication. > Rose DeRocher > > > ==== WILAFAYE Mailing List ==== > If you wish to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Lafayette Co., WI list, use > wilafaye-l-request@rootsweb.com. Use wilafaye-l@rootsweb.com. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

The following articles appeared in the "Benton Advocate" concerning the accident. Mike Birkett - charcs@mwci.net Benton Advocate, 2/12/1943 EIGHT MINERS MET DEATH AT MULCAHY Cave-Ins Cause Worst Tragedy in Years The dead: John Stephens 58, William Rooney 46, Russell Farrey 23, Walter Mauthe 48, Romo Lasiana 38, Joe Griffin 61, Maynard Howell 34, Nelson Jones 37, The injured: Cecil Ingram, Benton, LaVerne Kittoe, Shullsburg. The lives of eight miners were snuffed out Tuesday afternoon at the Mulcahy mine located on No. 11 one mile west of Shullsburg as the result of two cave-ins. The first cave in at about noon caught Jack Stephens of Benton and Willie Rooney of Shullsburg. This was a roof cave-in. The second cave-in from the side caught the six rescuers and happened at about 3 o'clock. The first two worked at the Mulcahy mine which is operated by Cherry, Farrey and Hatfield. The rescuing squad came from the James operated by Murray & Gill. A second squad of rescuers came from the Champion. Earl Farrey and Harold Reinke were in the rescue squad and had a very narrow escape as did Tom Morrissey and Daniel Schmidt. Verne Farrey was the hoisterman. Sheriff Homer Curry and the Coroner were at the scene early and a hearing was held before a jury of six men. The verdict held that the deaths were caused by unavoidable accident. KDTH were on the air with first news of the tragedy at 4 p.m. and at 6:15 they made a broadcast from the mine. Chub Bennett and Shanter Hillary appeared before th microphone. News of the tragedy has appeared on the first page of the leading daily papers of the midwest. Benton Advocate, 2/26/1943 To the Bereaved families of William Rooney, John Stephens, Maynard Howell, Joseph Griffin, Romano Luciana, Russell Farrey, Walter Mauthe, and Nelson Jones: There is nothing we can say or do which will make their going away from you and easier to hear, but we want you to know we are thinking of you and your honored dead. These men died in the line of duty; they gave their lives as truly as those killed in action on the fighting front. Their work, with all the daily risks and hardships, was vital to the war effort. When peace comes, and LaFayetee County plans her war memorial, their names must stand high on the roll of honor, for having made the supreme sacrifice. In the words of our Blessed Savior, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man may lay down his life for his friends." Benton Advocate, 2/26/1943 George Russell Farrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrey, was born at Leadmine, Wis., Dec. 14, 1918 and passed away Feb. 9, 1943 at Shullsburg, Wis., at the age of 24 years, 1 month and 26 days. He spent the early part of his life on the farm, attending grade school and later Shullsburg high school graduating with class 1937. After graduating from high school, he attended CCC Camp at Camp Argye, Wis. Upon his return home in July, 1939, he took up the occupation of mining, which he followed until the time of his death. On June 1, 1940 he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Flora Dustin of Shullsburg, Wis., by the Rev. Father Schmitz. To this union two children, James Russell and Bernard Frederick, were born. He was a kind and loving son, husband and father, dearly loved by al who knew him, always willing to help others and do whatever he could in time of need. He was a great lover of the outdoors, often protecting wild life against destruction. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, a beloved wife, two small sons, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Farrey, four brothers; Francis of Benton, Wis.; Raymond, Ralph and Robert at home; six sisters; Mary of Chicago, Ill.; Beulah, Margery, Ruth, Patricia, and Doris at home; also three nephews, Merlyn, Ronald and Lawrence Farrey of Benton, Wis., besides several uncles, aunts, cousins and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice who died at the age of 1 year and 6 months. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hofer at 1:30 and at the Methodist church at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. The Rev. R. M. Stephenson of Dodgeville, Wis., and the Rev. Weed of Shullsburg, officiating and burial was in the Leadmine cemetery. The following girls carried the many beautiful floral bouquets: Marion Bennett, Arlene Beckwith, Dorthy O'Neil, Mildred Gallagher, Marjorie Andrews, Maxine Jackson, Beulah White, and Anita Foley. Pall bearers were: Walter Pahnke, William Harty, Joseph Troy, Morris Monahan, Leland Kanerood, and Everett Frazier. ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Bethke's" <bethX3@mwt.net> To: <WILAFAYE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 11:06 PM Subject: [WILAFAYE] Shullsburg to honor victims of '43 cave-in > from the Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday July 1, 2001, E3 > by Bob Gutsche, Jr. > for the State Journal > > Here are some snipets from the article. > > A memorial park designed to remember the lives of eight miners who died > in a 1943 cave-in is expected to be dedicated during the city's July 4 > celebration. > > Mining had originally stopped around the early 1900s here but had been > revived for a short time during World War II to supply the military with > lead. > > Another city park already helps people remember the history of mining, > with an open lead mine that guides people about 200 feet underground. > > For more information call Shullsburg City Hall (608)-965-4424. > > > ==== WILAFAYE Mailing List ==== > Checkout the other lists being watched over by your List Mom; > http://mailing_lists.homestead.com/lists.html > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

How exciting! My uncle, Russell Farrey, was one of the rescuers killed in the 2nd cave-in. He left a young wife and two babies and was a casualty of war just as if he had been in the military. Most of his generation considered what they were doing just "taking care of business" -- an attitude I think undervalues what they did. As a history teacher, I stand in awe of my parents' generation. Monica Farrey Odani

from the Wisconsin State Journal, Sunday July 1, 2001, E3 by Bob Gutsche, Jr. for the State Journal Here are some snipets from the article. A memorial park designed to remember the lives of eight miners who died in a 1943 cave-in is expected to be dedicated during the city's July 4 celebration. Mining had originally stopped around the early 1900s here but had been revived for a short time during World War II to supply the military with lead. Another city park already helps people remember the history of mining, with an open lead mine that guides people about 200 feet underground. For more information call Shullsburg City Hall (608)-965-4424.

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Earlier, I found a Westrope Cemetery listed in the Belmont Township of Lafayette County. Can somebody help with the ones buried there? Any help would be appreciated. I descend through Richard WESTROPE, the son of John WESTROPE and Hannah BRYAN. Ona Sanders Patrick Surnames: BAKER / GIBSON / GOZA / IRBY / LUPO / SANDERS / WESTROPE

Don, We do not have a research staff as such. I some times look up stuff if I have the books handy and don't have to leave the house. Others will do research for a small fee. The court house the library and the Laf Co Historical Museum are a 100 yards apart so it easy to do research here in Darlington. The people in the court house are very helpful and I am told we have better records than most. They are open all day where the library is open 1-8 most days and musuem is open 1-4 in the afternoons every day. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Johns" <donfromwi@webtv.net> To: <WILAFAYE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 12:45 AM Subject: Re: [WILAFAYE] 1880 Census lookups > Jim, > Thanks much for info on Richard Johns.He is my ggrandfather. I know he > had a farm in Lafayette County somewhere around Leslie, not to far south > of Rewey which is in Iowa County. I believe he was also married in > Lafayette County on 2 Feb 1869 to a Mary Jane Nicholson. As far as I > know he died 3 Nov 1903 also in Lafayette County. > =================================== Jim, Does the genealogy society in > Lafayette County have a research staff that will look these things up? > Or is it better to work directly with the people at the court house? I > would like to use the fastest method because there is a Johns family > runion on the 30th of June and I would like to supprise some of the > family members with these documents. Supprisingly no other family member > has ever researched the family that I know of. > =================================== Thanks again Jm for your help. If > you can advise me on what to do in obtaining these items I would > appreciate it. =================================== Don > Johns > > > ==== WILAFAYE Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > >