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/QFC.2ACE/711.25.2 Message Board Post: I was able to get there today and looked her up...I was not able to find her. They started in the 1850's but there are only a handful recorded that early, they begin to pick up in 1872. If she was married or died here let me know (I didn't think to look), they often put info like place of birth, parents names & their place of birth, etc.on those records as well. ~Georgia

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/QFC.2ACE/711.24.2 Message Board Post: I was able to check the county and I did not find anybirth record for Jessie under Benton or Hermans, etc. They started recording births around then (1872 is when it picks up) but there are not too many that early. Genoa City as its now called was where the 2 main railroad lines crossed in this area. It's right on the IL border (within blocks) so she could have been filed with McHenry Co,IL - worth a try I think. If you know where they were married (I didn't think to look here), that may list more family info also. Let me know if I can help further. ~Georgia

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/an/QFC.2ACE/711.23.1 Message Board Post: Hiram Hill death certificate vol 12 pg 447: Died 10/6/1910 in Geneva of acute hephnitis married at time of death, age 52. Buried in Lake Geneva born in New York Father: Henry D. Hill, born in New York Mother: Mary Bube, born in New York 1880 Census Geneva Township, Walworth Co, WI ED# 227 (Image 5 on ancestry) Henry D. age 50 Hariette age 38, wife Hiram D. age 21, son, born in NY Freddie age 15, son "Count" family & "Dalrymple" family also on this section/page. Hope this helps ~Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUGHES MORRISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/711.22.1 Message Board Post: Here is what I found: Paul Hughes death certificate vol 27 pg 402 d. Jun 2, 1937 died of heart complications born in WI, married to Mabel Morrison, buried in Hazel Ridge cem. Father: William Hughes born in Waukesha, WI Mother: Katherine Smith born in New York State Mabel Morrison death certificate vol 34 pg 123 d. May 3, 1946 suicide by strangulation by hanging residence on Winsor St, Elkhorn, WI born May 14, 1891 in Fort Atkinson, WI (Jefferson County, verified that her birth record is there, middle initial is L.) Father: Smith B. Morrison Mother: Alice Flack buried in Hazel Ridge cem. 1920 Census Ward 22, ED 269: Address 838 - 40th St Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI Paul H Hughes age 34 born WI, occupation office manager Maybel Hughes age 28 wife, her parents listed as born in WI Hope this helps ~Good Luck!

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/QFC.2ACE/291.1 Message Board Post: Ms. DeBuse, I am a descendent of Ellen's brother Frank. I wonder if you are interested in comparing notes? Thanks. Sharon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.27 Message Board Post: Hi Georgia, I am searching for information on my ancestors, George R and Rebecca Walker, who were residents of Whitewater in the 1860's and 1870's. Rebecca Walker died in March, 1872 and George R Walker died in March, 1873. They were both buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee in a family plot. I am wondering if there might be a mention of them, or an obit in a local or county newspaper, or death records at county level, as they were the parents of two prominent Wisconsin politicians. One son, George H Walker was a founder of and later Mayor of Milwakee in 1853. Another son, Isaac P Walker was US Senator for Wisconsin 1848-1855. I have a copy of the 1870 US Census for Whitewater, Walworth County, listing George Walker, 87, and Rebecca, 90, living alone. thank you for your time and efforts, Mike Glenn

Hello, I am new to the list although I have been researching GODFREYs in Walworth County for several years. Is anyone available to check headstone inscriptions in Oak Grove Cemetery? There's a James Godfrey b. 1820 buried among other Godfreys there; I can't figure out how he fits in with the rest. Other questions: On the Oak Grove Cemetery burial list I have, the first column has names, the second column has numbers like 4-29 or 9-13--are these plot locations? The last column has a series I can't figure out: like C-x or C-Lib-x. Does anyone have any ideas about those codes? Thank you, Susi Godfrey

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.2.1 Message Board Post: Georgia, No,that is the mystery the first names of the lewis's. Lee

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Now that is promising. Your right makes no sense a 9 year old. Wonder where this will lead to. :-)

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.1.1.1 Message Board Post: 1900 Census, Walworth Town, Walworth Co, WI (right next to Fontana) ED #100 Pg 6B 11 Jun 1900 Line 84 & 85 (Ancestry image 12 of 41) : I see a May H. Lewis, born July 1890 in Wisconsin. She is not with a Lewis family, rather listed as a "boarder" to Plube Wheeler widow age 63 from New Jersey. Listed parents as being born in New York. Wondering if this is a link... Because she's not listed as a relative, so that's strange for a 9 year old.

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.1.1 Message Board Post: Breaking the Lewis in the Mae Henrietta Lewis name is probably the $100,000 answer. I know adoption and that long ago will be a huge challenge. If that could be found it may be the icing on the cake. And if we get that far, the cooperation of the state of Wisconsin opening adoption records. Oh boy what a long journey for sure. I do know she was buried in Beliot, Wi.. Keep in mind she was married twice John Henry Gors and then Jordon (or variation of such). There are Gors in Walworth still from what I have seen here online. You are so correct and I did not mean to leave out the possiblilty of the Potawatamee and many of them were moved out of the area as well. They with the chippewa moved the Sioux out of the region west from my understanding. Some times the brain moves faster than the fingers here online :-). We are just wrapping up the other side of this family and we always knew we had Cherokee on that side. Will be recieving information from the Cherokee Nation office of tribal affiars this week to finalize the heritage and tribal affiliation.Being a powwow Northern Traditional dancer this has always been my journey to find and bring together the past. We were forutnate not to have to deal with adoptions on this side of the heritage. Now we move forward on Mae Henrietta Lewis on the paternal side of the same family. Well, my fingers are crossed here..I know it really is a shot in the dark but one never knows. I will be in DC in a few weeks on business and I plan to spend a few extra days by going to the National Archives and furthering this search as well. If I find anything will let you know. Again, Thank you for trying. Lee

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.2 Message Board Post: Forgot to ask...Do you know the first names ofthe Lewis' who adopted her?

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26.1 Message Board Post: Well that is certainly an interesting story! I will give it a try and see if there is any info on her. I can tell you that if she was born in Fontana, then she would not be Sioux or Chippewa. The ONLY Tribe in this area at the time was the Potawatamie tribe. The chief's name was "Big Foot" (not a joke). They were peaceful, more than other tribes, and thus were the last tribe to be relocated.

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/QFC.2ACE/711.26 Message Board Post: Too offer your services is a wonderful and kind thing. I am searching the information on my great grandmother Mae Henreetta (sp) Lewis 1875-1895 sorry about the big gap. Mae Lewis was adopted from a reservation or so the story goes. It's told that she was full Sioux (after research could be Chippewa or a few of the others prominent in the area). but as the story goes Sioux. She was born and or adopted in Fontana ( or there abouts) Walworth County,Wi. She was Married to John Henry Gors and lived in McHenry County. She was also married last Jordon or similar spelling. I am looking for the roots of her adoption and the family name to hopefully unchain this web. Thank you in advance if you should you dare to crack this one open. Im sure it will be a great challenge. Thanks, Lee

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis by adoption Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/772 Message Board Post: This is such a long shot as this involves adoptions. It seems that my great grandmother Mae Hernreitte Lewis was born in fontana ( or there abouts) ,Walworth County, Wi. We know she was born full blood and was adopted. We are looking for any information in regards to adoption,American Indians schools, etc during this time frame. We would appreciate any thing that is of resemblance to this. Thank you. Lee

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/QFC.2ACE/763.2 Message Board Post: Hi Vickie, I am working on getting some information to-gather for you on your g-grandparents. You will hear more from me soon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: AMBORN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/711.25.1 Message Board Post: It may be awhile before I can look this up, but I will the next chance I get. She is listed in the 1870 census in bloomfield township pg 10, PO in Sharon, Walworth Co, WI (ancestry image 1 of 27). This is approx 5 miles south of Lyons. Hope this helps until I get to the birth record.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HERMANS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/711.24.1 Message Board Post: It may take awile before I'm up there again, however have you checked the 1880 census? It shows a 4 yr old (b. 1876) Jessie Hermance (pronounced the same) born in wisconsin - with father from NY and mother from Ireland. Father's name is David Hermance. Interestly, they live with another family - Benson. They are located in Cohoes, Albany, NY ED #60 page 52 (image 5 of 87 on ancestry) I hope this helps and I'll look up the birth record when I'm there next.

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/QFC.2ACE/763.1.1 Message Board Post: I would appreciate any information that you have. I have an old newspaper clipping listing the information that I gave you. He is my great-grandfather and I haven't been able to get alot of information. Who were his parents, was he married to Alice Radtke when he moved to Spring Prairie-all of that. Again, thank you for any information that you may have. Sincerely, Vickie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Amborn, Krueger, Hein Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.25 Message Board Post: Hi, If you are still doing free lookups in the Walworth County courthouse, please look up a birth certificate for me. Eliza (or Elizabeth) Amborn born: July 31, 1858 in Lyons, Walworth, Wisconsin. I need info on her parents. or just to know her birth certificate is there and what file number so I can order it. Thank You Jill Bumgarner