Sorry, I really have wanted to join your chat room for quite a while and was hopeful that finally I could... Still didn't work.. I tried everything you suggested and then just typed in the URL through Google Search... Nada! Can you help?? I may be able to offer a lot of information to chat room users.... DJNSL@aol.com wrote: > Hello to all my friends and fellow researchers, > > Tonight is the night that the Richland County, Wisconsin chat room will be > open. Please join us at 8PM CST. If you have interests in Richland County > genealogy, research or history, this is the place to be. If you wish to > contribute or just sit back and watch, this is the place for you. Don't be > shy. Join in the fun. Just click on the hyperlink below and off you go to the > chat room. If the hyperlink doesn't work for you, just copy and paste the > address in to your search window then click go. After you enter the chat room > page, follow the instructions. > > See you there > > Your Host, > Dennis > > <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html">Click here</A> > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list

Can someone tell me more about The Republican Observer? Is it a local newspaper? I found the inscription for my ancestor's gravestone on the page and I want to acknowledge the source correctly. Thanks... Linda Emerson * Rootsweb List Administrator - Emerson/Emmerson surnames http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~emersonlist/ * Rootsweb List Administrator - Ferrigno & Senatore surnames * Coordinator - Union Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania http://www.rootsweb.com/~paerie/townships/Union.htm

Hello to all my friends and fellow researchers, Tonight is the night that the Richland County, Wisconsin chat room will be open. Please join us at 8PM CST. If you have interests in Richland County genealogy, research or history, this is the place to be. If you wish to contribute or just sit back and watch, this is the place for you. Don't be shy. Join in the fun. Just click on the hyperlink below and off you go to the chat room. If the hyperlink doesn't work for you, just copy and paste the address in to your search window then click go. After you enter the chat room page, follow the instructions. See you there Your Host, Dennis <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html">Click here</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/ChatRoom.html

Pleasant Ridge-Willow and Pleasant Ridge-Bloom cemeteries have been updated. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/ Lori lori@monticellowi.com http://www.monticellowi.com/RichlandCo/ Richland County, WI Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/ Richland County, WI Cemeteries

At 09:58 AM 12/25/01 -0600, Kathy Dale wrote: >Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! > >What a great state to be in for Christmas! What a fortunate family! If I had to chose a place to be it what be either Minnesota, Kentucky, or heaven...mmmm big decision! > >Kathy Dale Well I've heard that West Virginia is almost heaven - so I suppose some other scenic place must be heaven. Over time my vision of what that state would be has changed until at this point I suppose it would be the State of Contentment. Tim

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! What a great state to be in for Christmas! What a fortunate family! If I had to chose a place to be it what be either Minnesota, Kentucky, or heaven...mmmm big decision! Kathy Dale --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.282 / Virus Database: 150 - Release Date: 9/25/01

THANK YOU TIM STOWELL SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP THIS PAST YEAR!!!! HUGS to the entire Stowell family! MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Greetings from Wilkin County, MN! We arrived here on Friday evening to be at my wife's homeplace for the holiday. I for one am enjoying the snow, wind etc. associated with the great white north! My wish for each of you is a blessed Christmas and a thankful New Year. Tim Stowell host Richland County, WIGenWeb site

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If you've been helped in your research by the book History of Crawford and Richland Counties dated 1884 and would consider sending a Christmas, New Year's, or a thank you note to my kinsman, Donald Stowell - Yuba thanking him for allowing me to borrow this book to put online - then that would be a way to thank me in kind. If you choose to do so, write me and I'll pass his address along to you. Thanks, Tim

Richland County: Uploaded this evening - several 'H' bios from the 1906 History of Richland County. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/1906bios.htm Tim

Richland County: Uploaded today - Chapter 3 - Settlement and Organization from the 1906 History of Richland County. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/1906-3.htm Tim

Richland County: Uploaded today - an updated - Thompson's Death Index of Richland County. The previous index had been to 1980. This one goes through 31 Dec 1998. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/deadintr.htm ------------------- Crawford County: Uploaded - Chapter 10 - First Settlement in the County from the History of Crawford County. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wicrawfo/chap10.htm which includes the Census of 1836: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wicrawfo/cens1836.htm ------------------- There is a rather neat section in this chapter which I quote in part below from the sub-heading 'Pioneer Times' - this also includes a bit about Green Bay and in fact the State of Wisconsin: "The character of the pioneers of Crawford county was a compound of civilization and primitive simplicity, exhibiting the polite and lively characteristics of the French, and the thoughtlessness and improvidence of the aborigines. Possessing the virtues of hospitality, and the warmth of heart unknown to residents of cities, untrameled by the etiquette and conventional rules of modern "high life," they were ever ready to receive and entertain their friends, and more intent upon the enjoyment of the present than to lay up store, or make provision, for the future. With few wants, and contented and happy hearts, they found enjoyment in the merry dance, the sleigh-ride, and the exciting horse-race, and, doubtless, experienced more true happiness and contentment than the plodding, calculating, and money seeking people of the present day. This was the character of the settlers who occupied this country before the arrival of the Yankees; a class now entirely extinct, or lost sight of by the present population; but it is one which unites the present with the past, and for whom the old settlers entertain feelings of veneration and respect. H. S. Baird says: --- "During the early years of my residence here at Green Bay, the social circle, although limited, was by no means insignificant. It was composed of the families of the garrison and the Americans, and several of the old settlers. If it was small, it was also united by the ties of friendship and good feeling. Free from the formalities and customs which are observed by the elite of the present day, we met to enjoy ourselves, more like members of one family than as strangers. The young people of that period (and all felt young then) would assemble on a few hours' notice at the house of a neighbor, without form or ceremony. Young ladies were then expected to appear at an early hour in the evening, and not at the usual hour of retiring to rest; nor were they required to appear in court or fancy dresses. The merry dance followed, and all enjoyed themselves until the early hours in the morning. One custom prevailed universally among all classes, even extending to the Indians; that of devoting the holidays to festivity and amusement, but especially that of 'calling' on New Year's Day. This custom was confined to no class in particular. All observed it; and many met on that day, who did not again meet until the succeeding year. All then shook hands, and exchanged mutual good wishes. All old animosities were forgotten, all differences settled, and universal peace established. As time passed along, many changes took place. Other men and their families came in, and became a part and parcel of the community, introducing new ideas, and bringing with them the customs and habits of the places from which they removed. The title acquired by the government, by treaties with the Indians, and these lands being surveyed and brought into market, and offered at a mere nominal price, increased the number of settlers from the eastern and other States. By energy and perseverance, they surmounted all obstacles, and by their courage and firmness; and to them is owing the development of the country, the opening the way for the introduction of civilization, education, and the arts and sciences; and to them should be awarded the merit of having largely contributed, by their talents and labor, to the formation and organization of the territory, now State of Wisconsin. Not many years ago, the whole State of Wisconsin, except Green Bay and Prairie du Chien, was a wilderness, with here and there a settler, and those in the lead-region in the southwestern part. It seems almost incredible to think, or in any way realize what has since taken place, as it seems almost like enchantment. But the delights of pioneer life carried with them many difficulties and hardships. C. M. Baker, in his address at the old settlers' meeting of Walworth county, in 1869, says: "I have spoken of the men who first settled old Walworth; but what, old comrades in this life-battle in the wilderness that was, what of our companions, the women? "Most of them had been delicately reared, and were accustomed to the luxuries and refinements of cultivated society; and most, or all, had good homes, with the necessaries and conveniences of life in abundance, and were surrounded by kind friends and dear relatives. To these they had been bred; to all these they were strongly attached. But these ties were sundered, these homes were left behind, when, after the last trunk was packed, and the last farewell was sadly uttered, they set their faces westward for a new life and a new home, they knew not whither; but they knew it must be among strangers. They shared with us the toils of the journey, the weary miles of sunshine and storm, as we journeyed on and onward. The partook with us of the coarse fare and rude accommodations of the wagon and wayside, the canal-boat and the steamer, the log-tavern, and the bivouac under the open heavens, all this they encountered without murmuring, and cheerfully. "And when, late in autumn or early spring, it may be, in the cold storm, or driving mists and chilly winds that cut to the bone, they took their departure from Chicago or Milwaukee, the last outposts of civilization over those low, lonely prairies which surrounded the one, or through the gloomy forests which enveloped the other, over dismal roads beset with ruts or stumps, without sign of cultivation or human habitation, then it was that the hour of bitter trial came to their hearts; then it was, that, amid their loneliness and utter heart-desolation, the dear homes and kindred they had left, rose up before them, and, through their tears, they looked down upon the little ones who clung to them. But not a murmur, not a word of regret or repining, escaped them. The feelings, too deep for utterance, which swelled within them, were smothered in their bosoms. When we, at last (some later, some earlier), had found a place where to make a home in these pleasant groves and prairies, pleasant to us men; for here there were herds of bounding deer, and flocks of wild fowl, the wolf and the sand-hill crane, and game, large and small, to give us sport. The lakes and streams abounded in fish, and we could take them at our will. The country was all open, and free to roam over as one great park. There was excitement for us in all this, suited to our rougher natures and coarser tastes. We could roam and fish or hunt as we pleased, amid the freshness and beauties of nature. "But how was it for our wives? From all these bright, and, to us, fascinating scenes and pastimes, they were excluded. The were shut up with the children in log-cabins, when they were fortunate enough to get them, rude huts, without floors often, and, not unfrequently, without doors or windows, while the cold, bleak winds of March and December whistled through them. Frequently they were covered with shakes fastened on with poles, between which the stars at night looked down upon the faithful mother and her sleeping infants. Here, in one small room, filled, perhaps, with smoke; without furniture, except a little of the rudest kind, rough slab stools, an equally rough table, and a bedstead, if any, made of poles fastened into the house; without kitchen-utensils, save, perchance, a kettle, a skillet, and a frying-pan; destitute of crockery, and with a little tinware, they were called upon to do, unaided, the duties of a housewife. With these conveniences and these surroundings, they took upon them for weeks and months, and even for years, the burden of their households in a continued struggle with hinderances and perplexities. These were the heroic women to whom our hearts did homage; and I should fail in my duty at this time, if, in the roll-call of worthy and honorable names, they should not be remembered." TSS - After reading this my thoughts were of saluting the pioneers, heroic men and women who settled not only Wisconsin but the entire country under circumstances probably not much different than these. Tim

I was able to access it just fine, and it's well worth it! Diane

I was just told that the URL does not exist!!....So, I will try later......Phyl in Reno ----- Original Message ----- From: <DJNSL@aol.com> To: <WIRICHLA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 8:44 AM Subject: [WIRICHLA] 1874 Richland County Township Plat Maps > To all my Richland friends and fellow researchers, > > I hope this holiday season brings great joy to you and your family. I have > been working on a project for the past month which I hope will help in your > research efforts. I have been fortunate enough to acquire a copy of the 1874 > Richland County, Wisconsin Plat Map book. For those of you that are new at > researching your family roots, a plat map is an actual map of an area such as > a township that shows the boundaries and property lines of the inhabitants > and land owners of the time the map was created. Each plat also contains the > name of the owner and the size of the property in acres. A plat map is a > great tool to aid you in proving that your ancestors lived in Richland > County. The link below will take you the Township Cemetery Locator page. This > page is the launch point to all 16 Richland County Townships. I hope you > enjoy the pages and find what you are looking for. Please keep in mind that > large images and pictures take some time to load on your screen. In the case > of the Map Zoom feature, the image is very large so you can view the > information in detail. Be patient, the wait is worth it. If you have any > questions or comments don't hesitate to e mail. > > Click here >>>> <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/RichlandCemeteryLocator .html">Richland County Cemetery Locator</A> > > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/RichlandCemeteryLocator.html > > Your Host, > > Dennis J. Cook > > > ==== WIRICHLA Mailing List ==== > Search the list archives: > http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl - put WIRICHLA for > the name of the list > >

To all my Richland friends and fellow researchers, I hope this holiday season brings great joy to you and your family. I have been working on a project for the past month which I hope will help in your research efforts. I have been fortunate enough to acquire a copy of the 1874 Richland County, Wisconsin Plat Map book. For those of you that are new at researching your family roots, a plat map is an actual map of an area such as a township that shows the boundaries and property lines of the inhabitants and land owners of the time the map was created. Each plat also contains the name of the owner and the size of the property in acres. A plat map is a great tool to aid you in proving that your ancestors lived in Richland County. The link below will take you the Township Cemetery Locator page. This page is the launch point to all 16 Richland County Townships. I hope you enjoy the pages and find what you are looking for. Please keep in mind that large images and pictures take some time to load on your screen. In the case of the Map Zoom feature, the image is very large so you can view the information in detail. Be patient, the wait is worth it. If you have any questions or comments don't hesitate to e mail. Click here >>>> <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/RichlandCemeteryLocator.html">Richland County Cemetery Locator</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~djnsl/RichlandCemeteryLocator.html Your Host, Dennis J. Cook

I agree with Wild Flower 100%. McAfee has the Firewall as well. Dennis

To all of my friends and fellow researchers, Please read this carefully! It appears that a virus has infected one of you or all of us. This virus has the ability to read your e-mail address book and send out e-mail to everyone in it. The e-mail isn't so pleasant. On the other hand, it comes to you as if it were a real e-mail, "From" someone you know....."To" your e-mail name.....and the text is always blank, but it has a download attachment! The title of the attachment is "Me_Nude." Please keep in mind that the "Me" isn't myself nor is it you :) , but some stupid prank. I did not open it because I knew the persons' e-mail name and also knew the person. This happened three times! I knew all three people and knew that they would never send me nude pictures. I scanned the e-mails with my Mc Afee Virus Scan. It is a VIRUS! Do not open the attachment! I had a discussion with a Technical Service person from AOL. I was told that so long as this e-mail attachment isn't opened, but deleted instead, we should all be safe. If in doubt, please go to McAfee's web site. They have a free trial version for you to use to eliminate this threat! Click here >>>> <A HREF="http://www.mcaffee.com/">McAfee Virus Scan Free Trial.</A> Thanks for taking the time to read this message. If you have any other questions, please e-mail me at djnsl@aol.com. Put "Virus Alert" in the subject box. Thanks so much. Dennis J. Cook

I strongly recommend that in addition to the basic virus scan systems it is a good idea to spend a bit more and get a Firewall. Instead of identifying viruses and battling to get rid of them then looking for the damage, now we get warning messages that they have been blocked. Our Firewall tells us the exact time, the number of attacks and by how many remote computers, the type of virus and gives the Remote Computer Address. Then - a totally free system called SamSpade allows us to trace the Remote URL. So now we can find 90% of the hackers and report them to their Internet Service Providers. The really hotshot hackers can do a 'bounce' and make it look as though the virus came from someone elses's system but most are just bored kids playing with machines. >