This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson,Bonger,Friske,Farr,Whithers,Blome,Daherr Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/890 Message Board Post: The third building in this block was erected by Peter Johnson of the firm of Johnson & Bongers..........Like the majority of the businessmen Mr. Johnson came here with hardlly any means , and what he accumulated has been made in our city by honest, steady work. he came from Denmark in 1870 and the following year he located in Tomah, having only one summer's wages ahead which he had earned in railroading. Here he began working on the trade of shoemaker in the shop of Ludwig Friske, where he remained for 6 or 7 years. Then he opened a shop of his own, whiich he afterward sold to D. Farr in 1879 when he went to Colorado. Two years later he returned to Tomah and went into railroading again. During this time he put up a fine brick block which he afterward traded,getting in exchange , the old Wither's building and the money wherewith to start a shoe store which he opened in 1891. A year later Herman Bonger went into partnership with him and the business since than has been con! ducted under the names Johnson and Bongers. Mr. Johnson was a heavy loser in the fire last fall, as there had been no insurance on his building. Less than a year form the time of the fire, however he has completed and moved into as fine a building as there is in the city. As will be noted in our illustration this building is uniforn in style and construction with that of J.F. Blome being the same size 25 x 70 feet. The plans were drawn together, the contracts combined and let to the same person E.A. Daherr, of this city. By being built together a material savings was made on each and the symmetry of the architecture adds to the beauty of the fronts. The first floor is occupied by Johnson & Bongers and Yackel Bros. The second story will soon be finished in dwelling apartments for Mr. Johnson's family. Johnson & Bongers The shoe store at Johnson and Bongers occupies the south half of the Johnson Building with the shop for repair and custom work in the rear. It is appropriately called "THE CITY SHOE STORE" as it is the only store in Tomah devoted exclusively to footwear. Its arrangement also is true city style. The shelves extend to the 14 ft. ceiling and run the complete length of the store. All these shelves are easily reached by means of that neat and wonderfully convenient constrivance ---the patent rolling ladder. (Hope this will help a family researchers)

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/4EC.2ACE/703.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Willis The last message I sent had my email address wrong. It should be pwilcken@msn.com. Sorry for the error. Pete

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/703.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Willis, Benjamin Stevens and Margaret Whistler Stevens Yocum are buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery ,Sparta, Monroe Co, WI. I am descended from Oscar D Stevens who was my ggrandfather. He married Mary L Folger. I have no information on Marcellus Stevens or Mary ELizabeth Stevens but I do have information on Oscar Stevens family. Son of Oscar and Mary, Myron Stevens was my grandfather he married Myron Coolbaugh Jones in Minneapolis, MN in 1900. Myron died in St. Paul ,MN 1939. Would like to receive information on Marcellus and Mary Elizabeth Stevens. Pete

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matteson Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/779.4.1.1 Message Board Post: Reply to: Kay L. Nordberg <kknbnord@lakedalelink.net+++> Sometimes the census takers misspelled names - since these are offical records - I cannot correct them, but will post this note so others searching will find the info. Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900 Name Spouse Marriage Date County State JAMES R. MATTESON MARY R. BENEDICT 10 Mar 1869 Monroe WI LEWIS JUNE JANE MATTESON 31 Dec 1870 Monroe WI CLIFFORD R. AUSTIN JENNIE C. MATTESON 5 May 1881 Monroe WI CASSIUS D. TIPPLE BERNA B. MATTESON 30 Dec 1885 Monroe WI I. H. MATTESON ETTIE ATCHINSON 24 Oct 1888 Monroe WI ELLIS E. MATTESON BERTHA A. RICHARDSON 30 Apr 1891 Monroe WI MONROE MATTESON JANE V. ELLISON 1 Dec 1892 Monroe WI Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907 Name Birth Date County Reel Record Donhald T Matteson 26 Nov 1816 Monroe D0008 018923 Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907 Name Death Date County Volume Reel Kate Eliza Matteson 18 Sep 1878 Monroe 01 100 Wisconsin Census, 1820-90 Name State County Township Year A. MATTESON WI Monroe County Sparta 1855 1860 United States Federal Census Name Home in 1860 Age in 1860 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Gender Chas Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 41 1818 New York Male Levonia Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 36 1823 New York Female Marian Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 10 1849 Wisconsin Male Willis Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 6 1853 New York Male Clara Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 4 1855 Wisconsin Female Bertina Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 1 1858 Wisconsin Male W B Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 56 1803 Vermont Male Mary Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 52 1807 Vermont Female M V Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 34 1825 New York Male Jane Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 32 1827 New York Female Wm C J Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 6 1853 New York Male Chas D Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 2 1857 Wisconsin Male N W Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 64 1795 Vermont Male Abigail Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 60 1799 New York Female W Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 32 1827 New York Male Clotilda T Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 30 1829 New York Female A A Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 29 1830 New York Male Susannah Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 28 1831 New York Female Mark M Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 38 1821 New York Male Eliza Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 31 1828 Canada Female Sarah J Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 12 1847 Michigan Female Tena Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 9 1850 Michigan Female Kate Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 5 1854 Wisconsin Female Amy Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 3 1856 Wisconsin Female Duighs Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 2.12 Wisconsin Male John Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 19 1840 Michigan Male 1870 United States Federal Census Name Home in 1870 Age in 1870 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Race Gender Charles J Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 52 1817 New York White Male Clara M Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 14 1855 Wisconsin White Female Eliza Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 46 1823 New York White Female Willis M Matteson Leon, Monroe, WI 16 1853 New York White Male Abe leste Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 5 1864 Wisconsin White Male Amy M Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 14 1855 Wisconsin White Female Christina Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 29 1840 Michigan White Female David A Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 33 1836 Michigan White Male Dwight F Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 10 1859 Wisconsin White Male Eliza Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 42 1827 Canada West White Female Ellis E Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 2 1867 Wisconsin White Male John D Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 8 1861 Wisconsin White Male Kate Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 16 1853 Wisconsin White Female Lydia H Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 9/12 1869 Wisconsin White Female Maggie Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 29 1840 Canada West White Female Maranda G Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 4 1865 Wisconsin White Female Mark Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 47 1822 New York White Male Venning m Matteson Little Falls, Monroe, WI 7 1862 Wisconsin White Male Social Security Death Index Name Birth Date Death Date Last Residence Issued SSN Edna Matteson 23 Jul 1900 4 Dec 1991 Sparta, Monroe, Wisconsin Wisconsin (1955) 389-36-9146 Walter Matteson 27 Mar 1893 Jul 1975 Kendall, Monroe, Wisconsin Wisconsin (1955) 396-36-1653 Be sure to check out Monroe County Local History Museum and Research Room http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimonroe/MCLHMaRR/ They are a non-profit organization - and will do lookups - I suggest you snail mail with SASE. They are free, but gladly accept donations - all donations go to support their work.... Be sure to give them given names and approx dates to help narrow the search. I am not related to nor have any additional information on these surnames. If there is a question of error in this transcription, please consult the original documents. R/S MAK http://www.rootsweb.com/~wimonroe +++ I noticed on the 1860 Census for Monroe County that a last name is misspelled. It if for Little Falls, Family 826. It should say Matteson, not Mattesan. The family is my great great uncle. Sincerely, Kay L. Nordberg <kknbnord@lakedalelink.net+++>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baumgarten,Schwerer, Schlattman,Shepherd, Varneys,Brace Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/889 Message Board Post: The photographic studio of E.A. Baumgarten occupies the west half of the Barnes Building, second floor. Mr. Baumgarten's location in Tomah was quite recent, but he came thoroughly equiped in his art and has given close attention to it,doing a superior class of work, he has quickly established a good business. Mr. Baungarten's boyhood was spent in Morristown,Minn. After leaving college he went to St. Paul and there learned photography in the studio of the Schlattman Bros, leading photographers of that city. He remained there for six years and perfected himself in the various branches of the business, The next year he was with H. Shepherd another photogrrapher of the same city after which he was employed for a portion of the year by Zimmerman Bros. wholesale dealers in photographic supplies, to conduct a gallery at Stillwater, Minn. From there he went to La Crosse,Wis. and took charge of Varney's the leading studio in that city, remaing there a year. In January 1894 he came to Tomah and bought the Brace Gallery , located in the old Barnes building, where he remained til the fire in September. He found temporary quarters until the new Barnes Block was completed. About October 1st he moved into the new studio, whiich is declared by traveling men one of the finest in the state. it is especially painted for artistic effects and the lighting is perfectly suited to the demands of the artist. The cheerful rooms are handsomely furnished and provied with ever convenience for the customers. Mr. Baumgarten's studio is supplied with the best apparatus and he late added a fine line of scenery and backgrounds, which are such important aids to artistic work. He aims to make his work as nearly perfect as possible in every particular, and treats all customers with the same courtesy and consideration. There has been a remarkable increase in the business since Mr. Baumgarten took hold of it and he has no dull times now. Parties wanting the best class of work do not have to go away to the cities to obtain it, whether it be in photograpy, and copying,enlarging, or anything that pertains to the business. Mr. Baumgarten has been fortunate in having so competant and trustworthy an assistant as Miss Hattie Schwerer, who has been employed in his studio constantly. She is liked by everyone and performs her duties to the satisfaction of customers as well as to her employer. Source is "Tomah Journal" dated November 16, 1895. Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zimmerman, Vieth Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/888 Message Board Post: FORMER EVANSVILLE GIRL WEDS Miss Minnie Vieth of Norwalk, Wis., who will be remembered by many Evansville people, as she was a former resident of this city, was married to Mr. Ray Zimmerman at 7:30 Wednesday evening, August 12 at the Methodist church at Norwalk. The couple plan an extended wedding trip through the west. August 13, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 4, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin

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/4EC.2ACE/886.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The connection to the Loves comes through Phoebe's family, but I have looked into the line of Prices because I have found that these families often had more than one marriage between neighboring families. I have always felt that Sanford stemmed from John and Lydia, but have never proved that. I suspect a possible tie between Clinton Love's grandson, George, who was my husband's grandfather and his wife, Elizabeth Price Wolfe. I have never found a tie between the Price and the Wolfe family, but a family surname was not often used for a female middle name. That certainly got my attention and his kept me searching. If I find something in the future that I think you might need in your search, I will certainly let you know. Thanks, Shirley Love

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Price, Rice, Sanford, Tracy, Burge, Sherwood, Eaton, Burlingham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/886.1.1 Message Board Post: I can't connect any of your family names, so far. I am mostly working on a hunch, trying to figure out what became of my husband's great-great-grandfather "Bert Price". I have a bio from Van Buren county MI genweb, on Allen Odell. In it it talks about the Price family: " ...Lydia Jane Price who was born in New York state, August 10, 1835, a daughter of John Price and granddaughter of Benjamin Price, who spent his last years at the home of a son in Ohio. ...John's wife whose maiden name was Lydia Sanford, died at the age of 49 years. They reared eight children, namely: Horatio, Lucy Ann, George, Sanford, Barton, Oliver, Milo and Lydia J...." I have info on Horatio Nelson Price who bought land in Michigan, that says he is from Monroe county NY. He married Maria Johnson in Kalamazoo MI 1844, and died in 1867, Allegan county MI. I am thinking that his brother, Barton Price is the Bert Price I am trying to find. Info on the Family Search web site shows Barton Price born about 1821 at Sandy Hill NY, which is now in Washington county. I have found nothing else on the Price line with the exception of Lucy Ann Price who married Sewell Rice. To complicate things, Lucy would be the sister-in-law AND the mother-in-law of my husband's great-great-grandmother who remarried after Bert Price's death, to Lucy's son Edward H. Rice. But all things said, I still am not sure if the Sanford Price in Ohio is the one from this family. There is only one other one on the 1880 census, and he lives with his father in NY. I would appreciate it, if you find anything that might shed some light on all this, let me know. I will recheck my sources for the Love family name also. By the way, that's a nice name.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sherwood,Robinson,Hall,Whitenack Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/887 Message Board Post: The front half of the second story of the Barnes building is occupied by the dental parlors of Dr. H.H. Sherwood. Dr. Sherwood came to Tomah in 1885 from Sparta; where he was in partnership with Dr. Hall who had previously been his preceptor in dentistry while in Elroy. Dr. Hall was a dentist of great skill and since has relocated to Londan,England where he has a large and lucrative practice. About a year after locating in Tomah Dr. Sherwood bought the George Robinson place, where his office has been located ever since until he removed to his present fine quarters He occupies a suite of six rooms which were arranged partitioned and finshed specially for his use. The genial Doctor's hosts of friend are glad ot see him located in this elegant office, with a large and firmly established practice. His practice is not merely local, but comes from all the neighboring towns and among his steady patrons are many from Sparta and other places which are not supplied with dentists. During his 10 years practice here people have found that Dr. Sherwood's work stands the test, that he treats rich and poor alike and his charges are always reasonable. Patients can feel sure of candid advice and honest work. The Doctor keeps abreast of the times in everything that pertains to his business. Lately , ill health has caused frequent interruptions in Dr. Sherwood's prctice making it impossible for him to attend to work as promptly as he wished; finding it necessary to have another dentist with him, he has secured Dr.C.A. Whitenack a graduate of the Chicago Dental College, who has had eight years experience in Chicago and other large cities,east and west. In him Dr. Sherwood had an able assistant for whose comptence he can vouch and the same guarantee goes with all his work as with that of Dr. Sherwood himself.

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/4EC.2ACE/886.1 Message Board Post: Marie, I may not be much help to you, but I am interested in your search. Our brickwall, Clinton Love, was living next to Sanford and Phoebe Price in 1870 in Jefferson, Monroe Co, WI. The Loves were also from NY, and Phoebe's family, the Austins have some ties to our family. I have gone through that neighborhood of 1870, and as a matter of fact, nearly all of those listed are, in one way or another, tied to our family. If you are interested in seeing these notes I would be happy to share them with you. Maybe, together, we can find earlier ties that might lead to Clinton's and/or Sanford's family. Shirley Love

Could your Phebe (Travis) be any realation to Phebe Travis Wells?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Price, Rice, Burge, Tracy, Sherwood, Burlingham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/886 Message Board Post: I am trying to trace this family, who the census says is from NY, he born 1822, she born 1827, kids are Irving born 1851 NY and Aurelia born 1855 WI. Can someone tell me if WI has an accessable on-line death index? I tried a link I found on WI Genweb, but got an error message. My hope is to find the parents' names of Sanford Price.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/4EC.2ACE/885 Message Board Post: i am searching for my great granfather john busack.he is listed in the census for monroe co wi in 1880.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes,Eaton,Doxtader,Darling,Riley,Rice ,Schalle,Reynolds,Winter, Sherwood Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/884 Message Board Post: This handsome structure occupies the northeast corner of the block at the intersection of Monowan Street with Superior Avenue. The owner of the building is Lewis S. Barnes, who has been so long a resident of Tomah and whose life is intimately connected with the history of this place, that we can not refraim fro a few biographical notes here. He was born in Ballston Springs,N.Y. in 1820 and has therefore arrived at an age much beyond what anyone would guess who judges by his erect figure and vigourous step and ceaseless activity. After coming west Mr. Barnes spent a few years in Walworth County,Wisconsin, than a short time in Richland County as a peddler. In 1861 he came to Tomah, than a little hamlet in the midst of the wilderness. But judging aright of the possibilities of the place, he had no hesitation in selecting it as a permanent location. He first engaged in the mercantile trade with Jonas Eaton who was doing business at the corner now occuppied by McCaul's house on Superior Avenue. After the death of Mr. Eaton, Harry Doxtader entered into partnership with Mr. Barnes. Later Mr. Doxtader retired from the firm and Mr. Barnes son ,James A. became a partner in the business. Soon afterward they bought the Wyatt, Kibble & Co Stock and building at the corner which Mr. Barnes has owned ever since. There he carried on a properous business without interruption until the fall of 1894, when the fire destroyed the building with its contents. Mr. Barnes than found the opportunity to retire from the mercantile trade and take his ease during his remaining years, while enjoying the handsome property he has accumulted. Mr. Barnes is Tomah's veteran merchant and he has always been a firm believer in the place he first set foot in it 34 years ago. It may be said however, that his success in business is not a matter of location or chance, but is the sure reward of the untiring industry, sound judgement and keen business sense which Mr. Barnes has always displayed. Soon after the destruction of his old building Mr. Barnes decided upon the erection of a new one and the result is the ornamental modern structure shown in our cut--a credit to the owner and to the city. The building was ready for occupancy October 16st. Darling & Riley of LaCrosse, being the contractors. It is a 25 by 80 ft. two story and a basement, with 24 foot one-story additon at the rear. The walls are of solid brick with stone trimmings the Menomonie pressed brick being used throughout. The front and side of the building are equally ornate and well proportioned. The floors and stairways are of oak and the woodwork is all oil finished. the first-story front is of heavy plate glass and a large bow window adorns the second-story front. The building supplied with city water throughout. Within and without the building is a beauty and most desirable place to do business in. Long before it was finished it was completely tenanted and there was probably no single building in the city which yields so large a rental as this. The large and finely lighted basement is occupied by Rice & Schalle's Barber Shop; the first floor by Reynolds and Winter's Store, the second floor by Sherwood's Dental Parlors and Baumgarten's Photographic Studio. (Barnes Building 1895)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Disper,Barnes,Blome,Johnson Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/883 Message Board Post: On the night of Sept. 23d 1894 occurred the largest fire Tomah has ever had. Beginning in the Disper building in the business centre it spread in both directions along Superior Avenue until it swept ruins the entire block containing 10 business houses, together with a great part of their contents. Such a fire could not occur in Tomah today because of the splendid sysstem of waterworks which was completed shortly after that fire and now affords protection to the entire city.(Note this was 1895 when written) The fire entailed heavy losses upon several parties burned out, as the insurance was in most cases light and some were entirely unprotected. In a less progressive town than Tomah, it would have been a calamity requiring years to recover from. But plans for new buildings were formed during the winter to be carried into execution in the spring. The burned district has been a scene of activity this season and from ashes have risen five of the largest and finest buildings which adorn Tomah's broad and handsome business street. The buildings are L.S. Barnes, J.F. Blome and Peter Johnson. (Will continue with writing on each building and merchant etc.) Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/875.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank You is great. If you are looking for Obituaries go to LaCrosse Library into Genealogy Section on the Internet :several Verwieble family are listed there. Thanks glad to help you ,Sheryl. Sincerely, Ann

Here's a little info: http://tinyurl.com/6ecpn Shari

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/4EC.2ACE/875.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much, Ann. When I post a query, the best I can hope for is a response. I was not expecting such a heroic act of kindness from someone as to actually send photos AND an answer! I have heard of genie angels but you must be the archangel of all genie angels! I don't know how I can ever repay you. Thank you immensely, Sheryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: May, Emma Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/882 Message Board Post: Looking for where to find more info. regarding my great-grandmother Emma May who, I was told, was raised in an orphanage in Sparta and was on Native American descent. Her date of birth was 1884. I read on a site that the orphanage was called the Indian School about 1900, also called the Home for Dependent Children about 1905, WI Child Care Center 1947+. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Beth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boerst,Gneivikow, Glaeser Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4EC.2ACE/880 Message Board Post: Mrs. Otille Boerst was born in the town of Wilton August 28, 1870 and died at her home in Tomah 9-27-1908. She had been an invalid for several years and her last sickness began about 3 weeks before her death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gnevikow (not certain of spelling here) She was married in April 1890 to Mr. Fred Boerst of Tomah. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons 16 and 12 years of age. The funeral took place in the Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Charles Glaeser. Interment was in Ridgeway Cemetery near her old home. {.Source: the Monitor Herald Oct . 2,1908} (Not certain of spelling on Otille my copy is not great) Not related --Hope this will help a family researcher. Amp