My first posting on this list. Looking for history concerning my great grandfather. STEVENS, Philander. Estimated dob of 1818 - possibly in New York. Oral family history puts "relatives" in/founding of Stevens Pointe, WI. His son, Alva Stevens (my grandfather) was born in Cadillac, Michigan in 1880. Have hit dead end - can't go back beyond Philander. Jim Stevens Vicksburg, Michigan

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/DFC.2ACE/157.1 Message Board Post: I suspect there may be a relation to Philander Stephens (1785) who had a son Alvah. This family went to La Chute, and Chatham, Quebec. A jump to Michigan or new York is not unheard of for the families that moved into that area. Alvah and Philander are very recuring names in this family. DAnny

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DEWEY FOWLEY PENNEY PENNY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/519.542 Message Board Post: In the Wisconsin Its Story and Biography section, there are mentions of the Adelbert Monroe PENNY family including surnames DEWEY and FOWLEY, however they ended up in Waupaca. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~darci/notes/wistory/wistory.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Penny, Wilmot Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/519.541 Message Board Post: In my family line I have and Asa Penny who married Wilhelmina Wilmot in 1872 and a Malinda Penney who married Wilhelmina's brother, Walter Wilmot. Both lived Amherst, Potrtage County, Wisconsin.

Hello all, I found this entry in the "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907" database on Ancestry.com. Name: Louis Johnston Death Date: 01 Jun 1899 County: Portage Volume: 01 Page: 0261 Reel: 108 Image: 2488 Index Volume: - Sequence #: 182202 Wondering if anyone on this list has access to this film for a lookup. My Louis Johnston (or Lewis Johnston) was married in 1858 in Monroe County, WI. I've been to the gravesite of his wife, Maryette (Getman) Johnston, who died 24 Jun 1897 and is buried along side several of their children, in Warrens, Monroe, WI. He is not buried with the family according to cemetery records and headstones. I've been working on this line for 20 years and have never found anything about Louis/Lewis after the 1880 census. His wife has no obituary or death record. Perhaps the Louis Johnston above is the one I'm looking for...as his children were all grown when his wife died he may have gone to Portage county after 1897... Would very much appreciate any information someone may have on this Louis Johnston :-) Best wishes, Bonnie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wysocky/Anderson in Portage Cty., WI Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1726 Message Board Post: I am looking for Diane Wysocky Anderson... she wrote several beautiful pieces on Portage County, Wisconsin polish families... and several of these families I would like to connect with her as they are in my lineage (actually my partner's)... however, I don't know how to connect with her... your help would be greatly appreciated... [email protected]

Is there any way to find out information about someone who farmed in the Rosholt area in the 1930s or early 1940s? How about Lutheran church records? My grandfather (b. 1869) grew potatoes and had some chickens and livestock. His name was Hans Andreas Hansen and his wife was Sophia/Sophie Hansen. Thanks for any information. Daryl Ann

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/DFC.2ACE/799.1.1 Message Board Post: So good to hear from you.I also have very little knowledge about my Dunphys from Stevens Point.To make it a little more confusing there is a possibilty that James Joseph is not the correct name.Let me explain.My Great Grandfather was John Marcus Dunphy who was born on Feb 17,1875 in Stevens Point.All of my data agrees with that date and place although there seems to be no official record of his birth with the state.His father was originally reported to be Richard and I am finding that name on most of the paperwork but my Great Uncle Joe(Johns youngest son) claims Johns father's name was James Joseph.Everyone is in agreement that the Mother was Permelia(sometimes spelled Parmelia)McGregor.The only other info I have is that John Marcus eventually ended up in Cloquet,Carlton,Minnesota where he married Susanna Amelia Williamson.Susanna died in Cloquet and is buried there.John came out to Oregon with one of his daughters(My Grandma) for two years and passed away here.His remains ! were sent back to Minnesota for burial with his wife. Uncle Joe says that Richard/James Joseph was killed on a train but have been unable to locate any confirmation on this.I ordered some newspapers Microfilm from Minnesota hoping to find info on the Dunphys in there but could not locate anything.I have been unable to verify where Permelia and James/Richard died.I will definitely keep your info in mind and be looking for a connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dunphy, Pepple, Longley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/799.1 Message Board Post: Sharon, My gggrandfather was Philip Dunphy, born 1816 in County Kilkenny. He settled in Stevens Point around 1855. He was married twice and had 13 children. His parent were James & Mary Dunphy. They never immigrated to my knowledge. When was your James in Stevens Point, birth death etc. Family lore has it that Philip immigrated with his brother. But thats all we know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McCune Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1725 Message Board Post: Needing someone to lookup an obituary for Allen McCune, who passed away during the month of March, 1981, at Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Thank you in advance!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bigsby, Shanklin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/539.1 Message Board Post: I am a great granddaughter of Minnie and Frank A. Bigsby from Amherst, WI. Would like to share information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/19.555 Message Board Post: My great grandparents were Frank & Clara. My grandmother, Mabel married James Tracy of Buena Vista, WI. She died in 1977 in Vancouver, BC; Canada. I am researching this and just found out the parents of Clara Ebert. Yahoo. This is too cool. Any info you have on Boushely would be appreciated. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/19.41.252.525 Message Board Post: These are my great grandparents. I have tried to find Clara's parents for so long. Thank you. Also, any information you could give me on their children (of which my grandma, Mabel was one) I would appreciate it. Mabel married my grandpa, James Tracy. Do you have any information on this surname? Catch you later. I am hoping that although the date of the posting is old you will still reply.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boushley, Tracy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/19.41.253 Message Board Post: Would like any info you could send me about the Boushley's. My great grandparents were Frank and Clara. I tried getting more information but records did not show the children of Frank/Clara and I am the granddaughter of Mabel Boushley who married James Tracy of Buena Vista. Thank you and I notice the date of your message and hope you are able to get this and reply. Crickett

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BANCROFT, PUTNAM, RADCLIFFE, RICH, VALENTINE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/1724 Message Board Post: From the Plainfield Sun [Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI], Friday May 16, 1902, Page 1 Death of Edwin F. RICH Edwin F. RICH, the youngest son of Charles RICH and Nancy PUTNAM, was born in the town of New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY, July 9, 1823, and died at the family home at Bancroft, Portage Co. Wis., May 3, 1902 of apoplexy, aged 78 years, 9 months and 24 days. He was married to Sarah L. BANCROFT Oct. 13, 1852 in the State of New York. In 1856 they came west and settled in the town of Pine Grove, Portage Co., Wis., where they have since resided. To them were born four children, three of whom, with the wife and mother, survive him. The children are: Caroline, who was the wife of John RADCLIFFE, and who died in 1873; Francelia, wife of Wm. VALENTINE, Charles H. and Benjamin RICH. For nearly fifty years Mr. and Mrs. RICH were permitted to tread life's pathway together, sharing its joys and sorrows, and enduring the privations of pioneer life, and later enjoying the results of their united labor. After a day of usual activity, Mr. RICH retired at an early hour as his custom was, and at once fell asleep. After a little time it was noticed he had ceased to breathe and then it was discovered this his was the Sleep of Death. He often talked of the end and said he was ready to go home. He served as a private in Co. F, 43d Reg., Wis. Vol. Inft., enlisting in 1864 and serving till the close of the war. The funeral services were held at the home at 10:00 a.m. May 6th, being conducted by the Rev. F. H. Harvey, of Plainfield, Wis., the text chosen being St. Luke 12:40 "Be ye therefore ready also," and the remains were laid at rest in the Lone Pine cemetery. His record may best be told by the fact that those who knew him best were his closest friends. Submitter: Joan M Benner <[email protected]> Golden Rule Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm Specializing in Central Wisconsin Records Member, Association of Professional Genealogists

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/19.554 Message Board Post: I am not sure if we are related but my grandmother, Mabel Tracy, was a Boushley. Her father was Frank. I can't remember my great grandmother's name. This sounds like we could be cousins. Any information you might have would be appreciated. Mabel and was born in Lanark.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: gorski,latarski,wiza,brico Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DFC.2ACE/297.579 Message Board Post: looking for info on gorski,ed gorski and edna brico are my grand parents on my dads side.stan and zephreine wiza are my grandparents on my moms side

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/DFC.2ACE/1662.1 Message Board Post: My paternal family is Olkiewicz. They came from Poland to Chicago and then settled in Waushara/Portage County, Wisconsin. My great-grandfather, Francizek (Frank) Olkiewicz was born 1866 in Poland and died 1951 in Portage County, WI. He married Anna Wisinski in 1897 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chicago. They had eleven children. Please email me to see if we can connect our families.

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/DFC.2ACE/213.2 Message Board Post: Ops! your fathers uncle Clarence was a brother to my Grandfather Walter . Their father was John Sr. and the rest is correct. Sorry about the mix-up.. By the way, I have a picture of my great grand-parents. Clarence would was my fathers uncle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DFC.2ACE/213.1 Message Board Post: Hi, My fathers name was Felix Kurszewski, so your father would of been my Dads uncle. Johns Sr. was your Grandfather. His son Walter Sr. (your uncle) was my grandfather. John Sr. was married to Antoinette (Stencel). John Sr. was born in Prussia, Poland and Antoinette was born in Poland also. (around Danzig Prussia) John Sr. born 5/10/1844 died 6/4/1919. Antoinette was born 5/1847 died 11/9/34...Both are buried in St. Adalberts Catholic church, Rosholt, Wisconsin. Does this help? I started a family tree on the Kurszewski family, so any info you have would help me to...