Hi: I just received notice from Nick Schommer, who paid to have the 1850 and 1860 St. Croix and Pierce County census' scanned to CD, that he has received his copy. I then contacted the USGenWeb Census Project National Coordinator. She has informed me that she is expecting her copies in the mail today. This means both census' will be online shortly. Hats off to Nick for his wonderful contribution! I will be placing a link from the Pierce County Census page to the scanned images when they are uploaded. Then on to creating an every name index to each for the Pierce site that will be searchable. The to-do list just keeps growing! Projects I am currently working on: I am nearly 50% complete with an index to the pension files held by the NARA for Civil War soldiers who served from Pierce County. These are only the ones I can positively identify from the rosters placed online earlier this month. This will contain the name of the soldier, widow or other claimant and the state from which they filed, when given. Lots of these people moved on after the war. Uploading obituaries submitted by Joe Waddell and Richard Langer to the Genconnect obit boards. Converting the large HTML data pages to text. I am doing this to make downloading quicker, more friendly to web-tv users and those with older, slower computers and those who have handicaps which require special computers to read the materials. Projects in the works: Transcribing the 1857 "Sketch of Pierce County" by Oliver Gibbs, Jr. & C.E. Young. (not very long, but gives some good detail on the earliest settlement of Pierce County, primarily the Prescott area). STILL working on the 1880 Federal Census (and may be for some time to come!). Have I forgotten anything? I hope not! Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Hello: My last message regarding this may have gotten lost in the blizzard of Obituaries I have been posting. Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be done in a few days postings the obituaries sent to me by Joe Waddell. They are from the Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery. By default these go to the Pierce County Mailing List, so I apologize for all the mail this is generating, but hope you will be patient. The next time these are submitted, it might just be a family you are working on. I appreciate your patience. Debbie Barrett County Coordinator Pierce County WIGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Pierce/10130 Surname: OConnell, McParland, ORourke ------------------------- I am looking for information on the County Poor farm in Ellsworth, Pierce County.

Here is an address, do not have a map Can someone tell me where it is.???? 656 S. Main Street River Falls, WI If this is Pierce, is it River Falls City, or River Falls Township Everybody! thank you for your help Melinda in VA Searching, Dunn, Teare, Morrow, Andrus and White in River Falls

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Pierce/10129 Surname: Dunn, Teare, Andrus, Morrow ------------------------- looking for the following relatives, need help!!!! John Dunn m. Hestor Morrow Children: John William Dunn m. Gertie Andrus Dunn Lizzie Dunn & Angus Dunn and maybe a Robert Dunn Children of John Wm are: Maizie Dunn, and Velma Dunn White, Alice Dunn Mary Dunn Teare and Gordon R. Teare all died in Pierce County Gordon went to High schoool there, with Chalmers Dee Vee(?)

Disregard that last post about PM Collin, I just went back to the 1920 census, and it doesn't say that at all. i must have been drinking, or asleep...(i do not drink) LOL Melinda in VA

Looking for info on a P.M. Collin, I see this person is listed in River Township 1920 census, with a Mary listed as sister. and the word "son" under that, age 17 My Gordon, w/h/b 17 at this time. so I am thinking????? thanks again, Melinda in VA

Hello everyone, Can some one tell me, where I might get an obit for someone who died in River Falls City or River Township 1949, 1922, 1918 One more question, Is River Falls in Pierce alone or part of, in St Croix? I;m so confused....LOL Searching for info John W Dunn, and Hestor Morrow, his wife, John W. Dunn and Gertie Andrus, his wife Jennie Teare, wife of Jay Winn Angus Dunn Henrietta Teare and most of all: Mary Dunn Teare and son Gordon Raymond Thank you for any help Melinda in VA

Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10122 Surname: Jacobson, Sveen, Hogenson, Litke, Scheel, Sandene ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, July 12, 1951 Eline Erickson Jacobson Eline (Lena) Erickson Jacobson, was born May 23, 1872, to Marit and Eric Sveen, in Foldal, Osterdalen, Norway. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She came to America in May 1892, settling in Spring Lake. The first year she was employed in Minneapolis. On June 28 1893, she was married to John L. Jacobson in Baldwin, Wis., by Pastor S. K. Uhlsaker. For four years they lived in Glenwood City, then they moved back to Spring Lake, where they made their home on the farm for the next 52 years. Eight children were born to them. Mrs. Jacobson suffered a stroke 13 years ago and later became ill with arthritis. At Christmas time last year her health began to fail, making it necessary for her to spend time in the hospital. She died Thursday, July 5, 1951, at home at the age of 79 years. Her husband preceded her in death in April 1911, and also the two oldest children; Lavina in April 1910, and Minnie in October 1912. She is survived by six children: Jennie, Mrs. Henry Hogenson, of Spring Lake; Louie of Haugen, Wis.; Emma, Mrs. Robert Litke of Chicago; Conrad at home, Ernest of Rice Lake; and Cora, Mrs. Emil Scheel of Chicago; also 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. One sister also survives her, Sina Sandene in Norway. Services were held at Spring Lake Lutheran church, Monday, July 9th, with Pastor Carsten Smeby officiating. Burial took place 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/10121 Surname: Jacobson, Hogenson, Nelson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, January 26, 1961 Christine H. Jacobson Christine Marie Hogenson Jacobson was born to Jacob and Ragnhild Hogenson May 6, 1879, in the township of Spring Lake, Pierce County, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was an active member of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church at the time of her death. On May 1st 1919 she was united in marriage to Charles O. Jacobson and since has lived on a farm in Spring Lake township. Before her marriage she worked in Minneapolis as a professional dress maker. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Henry and Herman. Surviving are her husband Charles, one brother John of Long Beach, CA., one sister Minnie, Mrs. Henry Nelson of Minneapolis, MN., one sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Hogenson of Spring Lake, also several nieces, nephews and other more distant relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 14, 1961 at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. W. C. Aanestad officiating. Interment was in the Spring Lake Lutheran 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/10120 Surname: Jacobson, Hogenson, Johnson, Reed, Schofield, Wild ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, June 1, 1967 Charles O. Jacobson Charles O. (Otis) Jacobson was born Jan. 5, 1887, to Jacob and Kari Jacobson in the Town of Spring Lake. He passed away at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie on Saturday, May 27, 1967, at the age of 80 years, four months and 22 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Spring Lake Lutheran Church where he remained a member until his death. He graduated from the Agricultural Short Course in Madison in 1910. He was united in marriage to Christine Hogenson on May 1, 1919, by Rev. S. Berven. They lived on the farm in the Town of Spring Lake all of their married life. He was preceded in death by his wife in January 1961, also his parents and a brother, Louie. Surviving are: Five sisters and two brothers: Marie Johnson, Elmwood; Laura Reed, Yucaipa, CA; Ida Jacobson, who made her home with him for the past several years; Arthur and Henry, Spring Lake township; Viola Schofield, Cameron, WI; Julia Wild, Elmwood; also several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday afternoon and evening at the Geving & Keehr Funeral Home, with funeral services Tuesday, May 30, at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church with Rev. Ronald Leslie officiating. Interment was in the church 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/10119 Surname: Jacobson, Larson, Reed, Johnson, Wild, Schofield ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, April 5, 1984 Arthur William Jacobson Arthur William Jacobson, age 89, died Sunday, March 25, 1984 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home where he had been a resident the past two years. He was born June 5, 1894 to the late Jacob and Carrie (Larson) Jacobson in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, WI where he lived his entire life and had farmed. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith and was a lifelong active member of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church. During World War I he served his country both Stateside and in France, with the U. S. Army, and was a member of the Richerd-Danielson American Legion Post No. 227, Spring Valley, WI. June 1, 1927 he married Lenora Jacobson in Spring Lake Township. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1981, a son LeRoy, 5 sisters, Laura (Mrs. Alvin Reed); Marie, (Mrs. Joseph Johnson); Julia, (Mrs. George Wild); Viola, (Mrs. Herb Schofield); Ida Jacobson; and two brothers Louie and Charles. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Robert Jacobson of Hudson, WI; one brother, Henry Jacobson, Spring Valley, WI; 2 grandsons, Michael and Brian Jacobson both of Hudson, WI; one granddaughter, Debra Jacobson of Worthington, MN; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation was held Tuesday at the Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley with funeral services Wednesday, March 28, 1984 at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church. Rev. James Gordon officiating. Presentation of the flag and military honors were given by the Richard Danielson American Legion Post at grave side services in the church 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/10118 Surname: Jacobson, Timm, Dahms, Thompson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, March 31, 1966 Agnes G. Jacobson Agnes G. Jacobson was born to William and Augusta Timm on May 12, 1905 in the township of Cady, St. Croix Co., WI. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Cady. In 1925 she moved with her parents to Spring Valley. On June 22, 1927, she was united in marriage to Henry Jacobson. They made their home on the Jacobson farm for eight years. In 1935 they moved to their present farm where she resided until the time of her death. On March 1 she entered Luther Hospital for tests. She returned home for approximately two weeks. She re-entered the hospital on March 21 and on March 23 she suffered a severe brain hemorrhage, from which she never regained consciousness. Death came on Sunday morning March 27. She leaves to mourn her departure: Her husband, Henry; one son, James and daughter-in-law, Martha of Turtle Lake, WI; five brothers, George and William of Baldwin, WI., Frank, Ervin and Bennie of Cady Township; three sisters, Hannah, (Mrs Clarence Jacobson) of Cady Township; Louise (Mrs. Arthur Dahms) of Cady Township, and Gertrude, (Mrs. Gerhart Thompson) of Deer Park, WI. She was preceded in death by a sister, Augusta, and a brother, Herbert. She was laid to rest in the Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery March 29, 1966 after funeral services held in the Spring Lake Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ronald Leslie 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/10117 Surname: Hogeson, Troan, Anderson, Sorhus ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, July 15, 1926 Sirianna Troan Hogenson Sirianna Troan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Troan April 6, 1843 in Lille Elvedalen, Norway. On October 4, 1870 she married Carl Hogenson and in April of the following year they came to America. After living for a few weeks at Highland Prairie, MN., they came to Pierce Co., settling on the farm in Spring Lake which has since been their home. Six children were born to them - four boys and two girls - of whom four survive. Hogan, Anton and Inga at home, and Clara, married to Milton Anderson, also of Spring Lake. Mr. Hogenson died June 18, 1911. About eight years ago, Mrs. Hogenson sustained a fracture of the hip which crippled her so that she was unable to walk without the aid of a chair. The last year or so her health failed rapidly. On Sunday July 4, 1926 her long and useful life ended. Funeral was held from the home and the Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Rev. Berven officiating. Her body was laid to rest beside her husband and two sons. The death of Mrs. Hogenson marks the passing of another of the pioneers of Spring Lake, whose ranks have been thinning rapidly the last few years. Before long they will all be laid away in their last resting place. Mrs. Hogenson and her husband were charter members of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church and were among its most loyal and faithful supporters. Besides her four children, she is survived by an older sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Sorhus in Norway and one grandchild. 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/10116 Surname: Hogenson, Ryhaug, Jacobson, Nelson, Stevens ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, March 18, 1943 Ragnhild Ryhaug Hogenson Ragnhild Ryhaug Hogenson was born to Jorgen and Marit Ryhaug, Aug. 21, 1856, in Foldalen, Norway. In 1877 she came to America, first to Hixton, Wis., and from there to Pierce county where she married Jacob Sivilhaug Hogenson at the Gilman Center rural school on June 12, 1878, the Rev. Marcus Thorson officiating. The following year (1879) they settled on the farm in Spring Lake which has since been their home. Five children were born to them three boys and two daughters four of whom survive: Christine (Mrs. Charles Jacobson), of Spring Lake; John of Minneapolis; Henry, at home; and Minnie (Mrs. Henry Nelson), of Minneapolis. For several years Grandma Hogenson has been in declining health, due to several serious sick spells and to her advanced years. She has, however, been up and about most of the time, doing her bit in the old home where she lived and labored for so many years, and which she loved dearly. About six weeks ago she became critically ill. For a time good hopes were held out for her recovery in spite of her great age, but her condition took a turn for the worse, and it soon became apparent that her days were numbered. A little after midnight Tuesday, March 9, death came to her relief, at the ripe old age of 86 years, 5 months and 16 days. Besides her four children she leaves five grand-children, and as far as known she also leaves an older brother Ole Ryhaug, in Norway, who is past 90. Mr. Hogenson died Jan. 21, 1927. A sister of Mrs. Hogenson, Mrs. Marie Stevens, died in 1931. A granddaughter of the deceased, Miss Roslyn Hogenson, has joined the WAVES and at present is in training at Cedar Falls, Iowa. The funeral was held from the home and Spring Lake church on Friday, March 12, Rev. Berven officiating. Mrs. Hogenson's death marks the passing of another of the old settlers of Spring Lake, whose ranks have dwindled almost to the vanishing point. She will be sadly missed, not only in the old home on the Ridge but also in the community, and especially in the Spring Lake Church and the Ladies' Aid, of which she has been most faithful and active member. Mrs. Hogenson was blessed with a ready wit, and exceptionally keen mind and a good memory which the passing years failed to dim. 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/10115 Surname: Hogenson, Erickson, Jacobson, Waddell, Webert ------------------------- >From Eau Claire Leader, Sept. 11, 1990 Jennie E. Hogenson Jennis Elizabeth Hogenson, 92, of Spring Lake Township, died Sunday evening at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire. Jennie Hogenson was born on Nov. 2, 1897, to John L. and Elina (Erickson) Jacobson in Spring Lake township, Pierce County. On June 30, 1921, she married Henry Hogenson at Spring Valley. Most of her life was spent on "Norwegian Ridge" Spring Lake township. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter, Helen; a son Kenneth; four sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include a son John (Marge) Hogenson of Minneapolis; two daughters, Roslyn (Joseph) Waddell of Madison, Eleanor (Guy) Webert of Eau Claire; a brother Ernest Jacobson of Rice Lake; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, with burial in the church 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/10114 Surname: Hogenson, Olson, Sivilhaug, Ryhaug, Jacobson, Nelson, Tharaldsteen ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, January 27, 1927 Jacob Hogenson Jacob Hogenson was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hogan Olson Sivilhaug April 5, 1849 in Lille Elvedalen, Norway. In 1869 he came to this country, locating at first in Fillmore Co., Minn., where he worked for two years. In 1871 he came to Eau Galle, Dunn Co., where he worked for the Carson & Rand Lumber Co. for about eight years. In June 1878, he married Miss Ragnhild Ryhaug, and a year and a half later they settled on the farm in Spring Lake which has since been their home. Five children were born to them - three boys and two girls of whom four survive: Christine married to Charley Jacobson of Spring Lake; John, engineer on the Soo R.R., living at Glenwood, Minn.; Henry, living on the home place; and Minnie, married to Henry O. Nelson of Minneapolis. About three weeks ago Mr. Hogenson was taken ill with the flu which resulted in his death Friday, Jan 21. Funeral was held from the home and the Spring Lake Lutheran Church Monday, Jan. 24, Rev. Berven officiating. Burial was made in the Spring Lake Cemetery. Beside his wife and children he leaves five grandchildren and an older sister, Mrs. Christine Tharaldsteen, in Norway. His brother Carl, who was also a resident of Spring Lake died in 1911. 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/10113 Surname: Hogenson, Nelson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, February 1, 1962 Inga Caroline Hogenson Inga Caroline Hogenson was born to Carl and Sirianna Hogenson on February 15, 1886 in the township of Spring Lake. She was baptized and confirmed in the Spring Lake Lutheran Church. Most of her life was spent on a farm in Spring Lake. She lived in Elmwood several years before entering the Boothe Convalescent Home in Ellsworth on March 1, 1957. She passed away on January 24, 1962 at the age of 76 years. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Galen Nelson, and several cousins. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the Spring Lake Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 27, 1962, with Rev. W. C. Aanestad officiating. Interment was in 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/10112 Surname: Hogenson, Haagenson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, December 31, 1942 Hogan Hogenson Hogan Hogenson (Haagenson) was born September 1, 1872 in Spring Lake to Carl and Sirianna Hogenson. Saturday, December 19, 1942 he died very suddenly of a heart attack. He leaves one brother, Anton, and two sisters, Inga and Clara. 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/10111 Surname: Hogenson, Jacobson, Waddell, Webert, Nelson ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, October 16, 1958 Henry Oscar Hogenson Henry Oscar Hogenson was born March 16, 1891, to Jacob and Ragnhild Hogenson in the town of Spring Lake and died on October 3, 1958, at the age of 67 years, 6 months, and 18 days. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He was baptized in the Spring Lake Lutheran Church by the Rev. Thorvildson and he was confirmed on May 20, 1906, by the Rev. Paul Moen. On June 30, 1921, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Elizabeth Jacobson. Five children were born to them - two sons and three daughters four of whom survive: Roslyn (Mrs. J. Kemper Waddell) of Madison; John of Minneapolis; Kenneth of Eau Claire and Eleanor (Mrs. Guy Webert) of Eau Claire. Their third daughter Helen died in infancy. Besides his wife and children he leaves 11 grandchildren; one brother John of Costa Mesa, CA.; two sisters, Christine (Mrs. Charles Jacobson) of Spring Lake, and Minnie (Mrs. Henry Nelson) of Minneapolis. Mr. Hogenson was very active in community and political affairs. He served many years as clerk of the Cady Creek School board, as a member of the Spring Lake town board for 13 years and for 12 years was chairman of that board. During those same 12 years he also served on the Pierce County Board. He was a member of the Spring Valley Masonic Lodge, worked actively in the formation of the Spring Lake Cemetery Association, and served as trustee of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church for several years. Funeral services were held Oct. 6, 1958, at the Spring Lake Lutheran Church the Rev. W.C. Aanestad officiating. He was buried in the Spring Lake Cemetery. Contributed by Joe Waddell Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce>