Hello: The 3rd part of "Pierce County in the World War", with photos is now online at www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/wwi.htm The 1900 Federal Census has been ordered and should be scanned and online by the end of August (hopefully). Thanks to all who contributed! And, thanks to Elaine Ross, I figured another, less expensive way to do this, which I did not realize could be done, but, if it meets with approval, will be implemented for the next project, the 1870 Pierce County Federal Census, and other future census projects. What I is propose is this, rather than each donating $20.00 directly to SK and getting a copy of the CD (this places the total dollars needed for the 1870 Census at $260.00), we could, instead, place one order for the full census at a cost of $130.00. Each interested party would pledge however much money to the project they wished by contacting me with their name, email address and pledge amount. I would keep track of the running total. When it reached the $130.00, I would contact John Schunk at SK, have him order the CD and get the address to where each donator would need to send payment. You could then pay on line as before, or send in a check to SK, which ever you wished. The finished CD could then be donated to the UW-River Falls Area Research Center when I am finished making the every name index. This would perhaps aid their volunteer staff in researching for those who don't have Internet access. Does that make any sense? Questions? Let me know what you all think and if you are interested in pledging a donation. Speaking for myself and one other person on the list, we have a total of $40.00 towards this project already, only need $90.00 more. My email address for those interested in pledging is mrsgrinnin@home.com Thanks for all your support! Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Cheryl: If you are on this list, could you please send me your new email addy. stonfree@swbell.net is not working. Thanks, Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Hi Merilyn: Need you to contact me off list, if you are getting this. Have lost your email address! Thanks, Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

John Watson and second wife Sarah Ann Stokes moved to River Falls, WI sometime after 1868. Had children Froome, Lily, Mira, Frank, Anna and Sara. Looking for more information on this family and their descendants. I have information on John's first wife, Fannie Pettinger. Pat B.

Some wonderful things have happened on the site this week. Elaine Ross has ordered the entire 1900 Pierce County, WI Federal Census through SK Publications. With that order, the census should be online for viewing within 2-3 months! I will, of course, be placing an every name index on the Pierce site that will be searchable. I have also placed the next installment of "Pierce County in the World War" online. Just have to scan the photos that accompany the text for this section. Another site user, Reta Sanford, who is also a member of the Pierce County Historical Association, is photocopying a scrapbook collection the Association holds on World War II veterans. And Stacey Anderson has volunteered to transcribe Oak Grove Township 1880 Federal Census. Through the generosity of these people, the website just keeps growing! Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Hello all: Have finished the every name index for the 1860 census. Have begun transcribing the book "Pierce County in the World War" written 1919 about Pierce County activities and men who served in WWI. The first installment is online, pages 52-71, including photographs of all enlisted men. Had to change the menu on the front page to accomodate all the new military items, so changed the links from each individual conflict to one general. So Civil War, WWI and Korea and Vietnam can now all be found under one heading, Military on the main page. Got lots more pages to come from this book. Have had to stop postings obituaries while the Genconnect message boards are down due to an upgrade. You can still view posted messages, but can't add anything new until they are finished working on them. Hope all of you who live in Pierce County were unscathed by the recent wild weather which struck Burnett County. Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Thanks to Darrow Wehrmann, a subscriber to this list, I am going to be able to begin work on the WWI section of this project. Darrow sent me his copy of the book "Pierce County in the World War", published in 1919. Not only does it contain the names of all the men who served with a short synopsis of their service, but it also contains photos of nearly every man in the book and info on the homefront efforts in the county, as well as photos of the people who served on the different councils and committees. Lots of familiar names in this one! This project will take a little time to put together. Lots of typing and scanning, but will be starting it very soon. Thanks again Darrow for this wonderful contribution. Will be returning the book to you as soon as I am finished. On another note, I have now finished the 1860 census index to accompany the census images donated by Nick Schommer and SK Publications. It is all online at www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/census.htm. We just keep growing. Hope to see more contributions to the 1900 census at the SK Publications site. We are up to 8 of the 24 needed donations. Hope we can get the rest soon. Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

I am seeking help with the following families and hoping some of the listers can assist me: Noll, Perkins and Dewey. My father is Richard Noll. His parents are Edward Peter Noll ( Born: 2/3/1903, Died: 01/03/1963) and Dorothy Mabel Dewey. Edward's parents are Peter Noll and Rose LaMont. Peter had another child by the name of Irene. Supposedly other children for Peter as well, but have not found that information. Dorothy is still alive, but I have gotten all that I can from her. Dorothy Dewey's parents were Frank George Dewey (born in Hartford, Wisconsin) and Ida Mabel Perkins (born in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin). Children born of this marriage were Ray Elmer Dewey (B: 1912), Floyd, Hiram, Guy, Clyde, Dorothy, Gladys, Violeta, Alice, Ruth and Jean. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have quite a bit about the living relatives, but no one can assist me with further information back. Many Thanks in advance, Wanda Noll-Gonzalez --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Buzz Index - Spot the hottest trends in music, movies,and more.

Hello, I'm new to this list and would like to post my interests. I'm trying to trace the Ross family from Maiden Rock, WI. I'm particular interested in Luman and William Henry Ross. Luman was born New York in 1843 and enlisted in the Civil War in Cambridge, NY in Nov. 1861. He later moved to Maiden Rock, Wisconsin and married in 1879 to a Malinda. They had at least 3 children according to the 1900 census. William Henry was born in Maiden Rock in 1861, married in 1895 to a Catherine (Katie) Meng. I'm not sure where they married but they had 4 children. One born in Iowa, James Henry, two born in Nebraska, Ida and Anna, and Luman Lloyd in South Dakota. If you have any information on them or their parents, I would very much like to hear from you. Thanks, Elaine Ross

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10166 Surname: Jornson, Hanson, Dahlman, Reichert, Johnson, Berglof ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, March 9, 1950 Juditha Hanson Jornson Mrs. Juditha Hanson Jornson passed away at the age of 98 years and 8 1/2 months, on Sunday morning, February 26, 1950, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Reichert in Minneapolis. The deceased was born, June 12, 1851, in Norway where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She came to this country in 1873 with her husband, Ole E. Hanson, and her infant son, and settled in the town of Spring Lake. After her husband's untimely death in 1901, she continued to live on the farm where she raised her family of one son and five daughters. In 1912 she was married to John Jornson and they resided in Spring Valley until his death in 1924. Since that time she has made her home in Minneapolis with her daughters, Mrs. C. E. Leslie and Mrs. C. H. Reichert. Mrs. Jornson is survived by her son. L. O. Hanson, Oakland, CA.; four daughters, Mrs. K. S. Dahlman of Spring Valley, Mrs. O. T. Johnson of Goddard, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. C. E. Leslie and Mrs. C. H. Reichert, both of Minneapolis; 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. One daughter Mrs. Oscar Berglof, preceded her in death in 1925. The funeral was held from the Spring Lake church on Wednesday, March 1, Rev. S. Berven officiating. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10165 Surname: Johnson, Sather, Anderson, Gartz, Heglund, Peterson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, February 15, 1962 Ragnhild Johnson Mrs. Ragnhild Johnson was born in Lom, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway on September 12, 1871. She came to America (St. Paul) in 1887 and was married to John P. Johnson of Spring Lake, WI., on July 2, 1891 After they were married they moved onto Mr. Johnson's father's farm in Spring Lake which was their home until his death in 1940. Mrs. Johnson continued to live in Spring Lake with Jeanne Erickson until 1942 when she moved to Minneapolis to live with her brother, Tom Sather. After the death of her brother she applied for admittance to Ebenezer Home and went there to live in October 1958. She died in the new Luther Home of the Ebenezer Home on February 1, 1962. She was the only surviving member of the Spring Lake Ladies Aid and was at one time a member the Ebenezer Auxiliary. She had been godmother to many children in Spring Valley. Survivors are, one brother Ole P. Sather of Issaquah, WA.; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Anderson of Seattle, WA.; two nieces Mrs Edna P. Gartz of Minneapolis and Mrs. Clara Heglund of Cokato, MN,; two nephews, Carl Peterson of Minneapolis and Peter Sather of Cokato, MN., as well as several nieces and nephews in the state of Washington. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 6, 1962, at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. W. C. Aanestad officiating. Burial was in the Spring Lake Cemetery. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10164 Surname: Johnson, Condrey, Abbott, Borth, Schleuder ------------------------- SUN - ARGUS NEWSPAPERS, Spring Valley & Elmwood, WI Wednesday, March 4, 1998 Nan Johnson Nan A. Johnson, age 76 of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home, Elmwood, Wisconsin. Nan was born July 17, 1921 at Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Condrey) Abbott. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith and a long time member of Spring Lake Lutheran Church, rural Spring Valley. Nan grew up and attended school in Atlanta, Georgia. She served her country during WWII in the U.S. Army in the Women’s Army Air Corp. She was a cryptographic technician.On May 20, 1950 Nan married Donald Johnson at St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They were blessed with two children; Nancy and Dwight. Nan worked at the Sears Store in Spring Valley for about 12 years. She was active as a 4-H leader; Sunday School Teacher, served as president of the Spring Lake Ladies and was active in Circle. Nan was a resident of Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home for the past 3 years. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband Donald who died in February 1993. Survivors include her daughter Nancy Borth of Spring Valley; her son Dwight Johnson and his wife Karen of Spring Valley; 3 grandsons; Doug Borth and his wife Nina of Ellsworth, Wisconsin and Adrian and Adam Johnson of Spring Valley; one great grandson Rhett Borth; sister-in-law Julie Schleuder of Richfield, Minnesota, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, Funeral services were Friday, February 27, 1998 at Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Rev. Keith Holste officiated the service with music provided by organist Mary Jan Hecker and vocalist Loralee Kiefer. Bearers were Don Miller, Fred Neiderhauser, Scott Wood, Chuck Hovde, Olaf Hendrickson and Jerry Larson. Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, handled arrangements. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10163 Surname: Johnson, Nelson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun Aug. 28, 1947 p. 8 col. 1 & 2 Milton Johnson Peter Milton Johnson was born to Andrew and Karen Johnson on November 7, 1879, in the town of Spring Lake. On March 7, 1880, he was baptized in the Ole Gaarden school house, where the services of the Spring Lake congregation were held before a church was built. On September 30,1894, he was confirmed at the Spring Lake church together with four other boys one of whom Henry O. Hanson. Following his confirmation Mi1ton work on the home farm for several years, and then took up carpentering, which he has worked at most of the time since. Most recently he has been emp1oyed by a contractor. In the city of Green Bay. Thursday, August 7, white working on top of a 10 foot scaffold he lost his balance, filling to the ground and fracturing his neck. He was rushed to a hospital but died soon after reaching there. He leaves five brothers and one sister - Joe of Elmwood; Charlie of Minneapolis; Iver of Deerwood, Minn.; Henry of Sturgeon Bly; Fred of Chicago and Marie (Mrs. Gustav Nelson) of Spring Lake. He Is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and host of more distant relatives. The-funeral was held from the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Nelson and the Spring Lake Lutheran church on Monday, August 11, Rev. Berven officiating. Special singing at the church was furnished by Mrs. Louie Beck and Mrs. Henry Jacobson. Burial was made in the Spring Lake cemetery. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10162 Surname: Johnson, Larson, Jacobson, Wild, Schofield ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, May 29, 1980 Marie Johnson Marie Jacobson Johnson was born February 20, 1884 to Jacob and Kari Larson Jacobson in Spring Lake Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and has been a member of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church all of her life. She married Joe Johnson on November 23, 1904 and moved to Elmwood at that time. She has lived in Elmwood all these years. She was an active member of the Royal Neighbors and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also very active in the local Red Cross during the two World Wars. She received an award for this service. Three daughters were born in this marriage; Virginia Adele, dying in infancy in 1909, Dorothy Evelyn killed in an automobile accident in 1932 at 21 years of age, and Leone at home. She had four brothers and four sisters, four preceding her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George (Julia) Wild, Elmwood, Mrs. Herb (Viola) Schofield, Cameron, WI., and two brothers Arthur and Henry, Spring Valley. She lived at home until August 1979 when she entered the Heritage Home of Elmwood where she passed away Sunday morning May 18, 1980. Funeral was held at Spring Lake Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 20, 1980, Pastor James Gordon officiating. She was one of about twelve surviving members whose parents were Charter Members of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church in 1874. She was the oldest member of the congregation and kept active in its progress. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10161 Surname: Johnson, Jacobson, Schofield ------------------------- Spring valley Sun, June 9, 1983 p.2 col. 4 Leone Johnson Leone Johnson, age 70, of Elmwood was born February 28, 1913. She died May 28, 1983, at Myrtle Werth Medical Center, Menomonie. Leone was the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Jacobson) Johnson. She was born and lived her entire life in Elmwood. She worked for Northern States Power Elmwood Creamery for over 20 years. She worked at the First State Bank of Elmwood. She was a bookkeeper-Secretary. She graduated from Elmwood High School and River Falls University. She never married. Survived by 2 uncles, Henry Jacobson, of Spring Valley, Arthur Jacobson of Elmwood. One aunt, Mrs. Herb (Viola) Schofield of Cameron. Many cousins. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June l, 1983 at Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. With Rev. James Gordon officiating. Burial in Spring Lake Cemetery, Spring Valley. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10160 Surname: Johnson, Hanson, Anderson, Nelson, Bailey ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, February 18, 1932 Karen Johnson Mrs. Karen Johnson was born to Peter and Mary Hanson December 6, 1851 in Lille Elvedalen, Norway. At age 16 she came with her parents to America, settling in the town of Spring Lake. April 7, 1876 she married Andrew Johnson. The young couple at once began house keeping on the groom's farm in Spring Lake which has since been their home. Ten children were born to them, all of whom, with the exception of one who died in infancy were living: They are Joe of Elmwood, Milton at home, Ida (Mrs. Adolph Anderson) of Spring Valley, Charley and Iver of Minneapolis, Henry at home, Marie (Mrs. Gust Nelson) of Spring Valley and Fred of Chicago. She died February 11, 1932. Funeral was held from the home and the new Spring Lake Lutheran Church being the first service held there. She was survived by nine children, 12 grandchildren and three brothers, H. P. Hanson of Spring Valley, John of Elmwood, and Ole of Rock Elm. An only sister, Mrs. Mead Bailey died in 1928. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10159 Surname: Johnson, Hovde, Sather, Hanson, Blom ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, Dec. 26, 1940 p.8 col. 3 John P. Johnson John P. Johnson was born to Peder and Anna Hovde Johnson in Foldalen, Norway, March 17, 1866. At the age of 17 he came to this country, settling on the farm his father had taken as a homestead. He worked in the woods during the winter and in summer did cement work in St. Paul. He married Miss Ragnhild Sather July 2, 1891. They moved to his father’s farm in Spring Lake, which has since been their home.Mr. Johnson has been in poor health for many years, but with the aid of his wife and others has managed to operate his farm until last spring, when he rented his farm and moved onto the Ben Erickson place. He died Wednesday, Dec. 18. Funeral was held from the Spring Lake Lutheran church Saturday, Dec. 21, Rev. Berven officiating. Special music was furnished by the Junior choir. Burial was made in Spring Lake Cemetery. Besides his wife, he is survived by two nieces and nephews, and a host of more distant relatives. Two half-sisters, Mrs. Ingeborg Hanson of Minneapolis and Mrs. John Blom of Los Angeles, preceded him in death. Mr. Johnson loved his home and was an upright, honest friend and neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew him. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10158 Surname: Johnson, Jacobson, Nelson, Anderson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, July 15, 1948 Joe Johnson Joe Johnson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, was born in the town of Spring Lake on August 25, 1877. He died at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Tuesday July 6, 1948. His childhood was spent on their farm in Spring Lake Township. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in the Spring Lake Church. He was married to Marie Jacobson of Spring Lake November 23, 1904. They started house keeping in Elmwood then and lived there ever since. Three children were born to them: Virginia Adele who died in infancy, Dorothy Evelyn who died in 1932 at the age of 21 and Leone at home. Mr. Johnson worked for a long period of time for the Elmwood Motor Company until his health forced his retirement. He served as supervisor from Elmwood on the Pierce County Board for a number of years and was village school clerk for 20 years. He was operated on at Luther Hospital some weeks ago and was suddenly stricken. Besides his wife and daughter, he leaves one sister, Marie (Mrs. Gust Nelson) of Spring Lake, four brothers, Charles of Minneapolis, Iver of Durwood, MN, Henry of Sturgen Bay, WI and Fred of Chicago, IL. One sister, Mrs. Adolph Anderson of Spring Valley and a brother Milton preceded him in death. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10157 Surname: Johnson, Steihaug, Smith ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, May 18, 1933 Haakon Johnson Haakon Johnson (Steihaug) was born to John and Ingeborg Steihaug April 2, 1868, in Elvedalen, Norway. He came to America in 1890, making his home with relatives in Spring Lake. A few years ago he returned to Norway with the intention of staying there, but after a couple of years he came back to the United States to spend the rest of his days with his relatives. About a year ago he became afflicted with heart trouble and although he sought medical relief, he grew gradually weaker. In February he went to Minneapolis to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Margit Smith, where he died May 14, 1933. In accord with his wish, the body was brought to Spring Lake for burial on Wednesday, May 17.  Funeral services were held at the Spring Lake church, at which Rev. W. L. Wang, of Minneapolis, spoke in English and Rev. Berven in Norwegian. Interment was made in the Spring Lake cemetery. Mr. Johnson is survived by three sisters - Catherine Steihaug, of Oslo, Norway, and Berit Steihaug and Mrs. Margit Smith both of Minneapolis. He also leaves two brothers - Ole Steihaug of Houston, Texas and Secundus Steihaug of Elvedalen, Norway. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10156 Surname: Johnson, Jacobson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, January 14, 1932 Dorothy Johnson Dorothy Evelyn Johnson was born at Elmwood, WI. to Joe and Marie Johnson Oct. 30, 1910. In 1925 she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Church by Rev. Berven. After finishing the Elmwood high school she studied two years at the River Falls Normal, following which she taught at Middleton. At the close of her first year she was engaged for another year and it was while on her way back to school after her Christmas vacation on Jan. 3 that the accident which ended her life occurred. The funeral was held from the home in Elmwood and the Methodist church, as the Spring Lake church, of which she was a member, is not yet completed. Services were conducted by Rev. Berven; Burial was made in the Spring Lake Cemetery. She leaves to mourn her early and untimely death her parents and an only sister Leone, also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacobson of Spring Valley, and her grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Johnson. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>