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/755.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I will email you direct with the location of the North Geneva Cemetery, on McLean Rd. just north of the city. Diana

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MERENESS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/755 Message Board Post: Can someone tell me the address of North Geneva Cemetary? I need to make a trip there to photograph tombstones of my MERENESS relatives. Thanks!

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/711.19.1.1 Message Board Post: My great-great-grandfather's name was George and his wife was Susan. Their children were Philip, Katarzyna, Joseph, and Mary (my great-grandmother). I believe they lived in Walworth County between 1876-1889. I'm looking for any evidence that they lived there. I know they lived in Chicago in 1990, but I don't know where they lived prior to that. I have been unable to find them in the 1880 census. I will greatly appreciate any information you can give me. Their surname was Cregier, but their actual surname could be a variation of that name. Kathy

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/711.20 Message Board Post: Georgia, I don't know how far back the records go, but I'm looking for a death record for John Crego, died 1867-1871 and lived either in Spring Prairie or Honey Creek at the time. Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cregier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFC.2ACE/711.19.1 Message Board Post: Kathy, What is the father's first name? And the siblings that you do know of? It would help greatly. Also, are you looking for just 1880 Census info or are you also looking for birth certificate info? Obviously Joseph was born after the census . ~I'd be happy to help were I can. Georgia

New Publications Released by WCGS The Walworth County Genealogical Society would like to announce the release of their newest publications: Pioneer Cemetery of Lake Geneva; Oak Ridge Cemetery of East Troy; 2003 Surname Index; Declaration & Naturalization Papers, Vol. 2 & 3 (combined); Walworth County WI Newspaper Clippings Index, Volume 6 (Area County Newspapers plus Janesville Gazette and others); the Delavan Sesquicentennial Newspaper collection; and the Delavan School History Index from the 1980’s. The latest cemetery publications will be a wonderful addition to those people searching their ancestors and do not know where they are buried. Oak Ridge Cemetery at East Troy and the very old Pioneer Cemetery in Lake Geneva are two much needed resources now ready to use by WCGS. The Pioneer Cemetery book was dedicated to the late Dottie Barnes with her new enthusiasm and her boundless energy, she became an inspiration to many members, including the other half of the “Double D Diggers”, Diana Bird. A history of the cemetery and Lake Geneva was added along with maps, and pertinent obituaries making this a very interesting and important book for your Lake Geneva collection. Pioneer Cemetery was the first cemetery in Lake Geneva and is close to the downtown area. Burials began in 1837. The 65-foot Burton-Denison-Hackett family marble obelisk . Several Veteran’s Graves Registrations are included; names like, Powers, Stoodlay, Barr, Fairchild, Ross, and Weatherwax. Also listed are lot owners from Abell to Young with many unknowns. Cost of the Pioneer Cemetery book is $15.00 plus s/h. Oak Ridge Cemetery is a great addition for those people researching ancestors in East Troy. This could help find those who crossed over the county line from Mukwonago. There are over 2300 burials are included. This publication is $20.00 plus s/h. The newest edition of the 2003 Surname Index is a compilation of the surnames being researched by members of WCGS. There is a list of surnames, and then an ID number to use to contact the correct researcher. This book sells for $15.00 plus s/h. There are two other previous books also available. Declaration & Naturalization Papers – Book 2 & 3 (combined) is an excellent listing of our ancestors who may have applied for a declaration of intent, or “first papers”, listing where they were born, the year they were born and the date they declared this information; and then naturalizations, or the final papers, which will give much more information, including which ship they came over on and more specifics. Book 2 was rather small so it is combined with Book 3. The cost is $20.00 plus s/h. Delavan Sesquicentennial Newspaper collection; and the Delavan School History Index from the 1980’s are both papers from the Delavan Enterprise which WCGS received permission to print. WCGS reduced the size to 8½ x 11 and these are a terrific resource for those doing Delavan research. These are loaded with excellent photos from the Enterprise. Both sell for $15.00 each plus s/h. Also available is the In Memoriam issue of the Delavan Enterprise of all 8,000 Delavan burials up to 1995. This includes Spring Grove, St. Andrew’s, the Arboretum, and Old Settler’s. The Enterprise has given WCGS permission to sell this publication also. This is in newspaper size. Walworth County WI Newspaper Clippings Index, Volume 6 Volume Six is a scrapbook of newspaper clippings entirely compiled by Beatrice West Seitz, late member of the Walworth County Genealogical Society. Mrs. Seitz gathered clippings of mostly obituaries, but also other newsworthy items. Dates included, for this volume, are between 1 May 1976 to 30 April 1977. This is the fourth volume is a five-volume set given to WCGS by Mrs. Seitz. Other publications available include: LaGrange Pioneers (with every name index), 1873 Walworth County Atlas ( with every name index), 1882 Walworth County History Index, 1912 Walworth County History Index, Lake Geneva Area Obituaries, Delavan Area World War I Service Records, Index to the Annals of Whitewater, Unknown Burials, Brick Church Cemetery, Darien Cemetery, Walworth Center Cemetery, Hillside Cemetery, Richmond Cemeteries, Little Prairie Cemetery and a variety of others. Shipping and handling on all books is $2.00 for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book. You may have an article copied by sending $1.00 per copy and a large self-addressed, stamped envelope to: WCGS, PO Box 159, Delavan WI 53115. WCGS is not responsible for errors possibly occurring in data entry or in the original articles. You may visit the WCGS library on Tuesdays, located on the lower level of the Aram Public Library, 404 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan, to obtain a copy of the book or copies of a page for a fee, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Contact John Stevenson at 262-728-3719 or Peggy Gleich at: [email protected]

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/17.106.109.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi there, What a nice surprise! I would love to have a copy of your pictures, let me know if it could be arranged. I have been so busy at work that I haven't been able to do anything with my geneaolgy for a long time. I would be interested to hear about you and your research into the family though. You can email me at [email protected] Thanks for replying to my query, Carol Clarke

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/17.106.109.1 Message Board Post: I am also a descendent of Henry S. Clarke (his son. Benjamin Franklin Clarke, is the father of my grandmother, Jennie Mae Clarke (Larkin). Among my pocessions is a picture of Oliver Perry Clarke (bn: 1/27/1841) and a picture of his wife (Lucinda Clarke). I also have a picture of Henry S. Clarke who died in 1853 and a picture of his third wife (Lucinda Coon Clarke). I have traced Henry S. Clarke's ancester's back to John Clarke (1503-1558/9) who was born in Finningham, Suffolk County, England. Let me know if I can be of further help to 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/rw/QFC.2ACE/754 Message Board Post: I am searching for any information on the family of Leander Birge, who is a brother to Dana Birge and sons of William and Minerva (Fox) Birge. On the July 23 1850 censes page 338 Family #111 is Leander Birge and his two sons James R. age 6 and Charles age 4. Also living with Leander is his brother Frances and his family. The second family after Leander is his brother Dana and his family #113. # 113 Any help would greatly be appreciated. I am trying to find Leander on the 1860, I found his brother Dana, he and his family had moved to Dane Co. Wis. Leander is on the 1842 WI Census showing that he was living in Whitewater Twp page 22, which I can find a copy, so I don't know if it list his wife or not. She was not listed on the 1850 census.

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/636.5.1.1 Message Board Post: East Troy, is a few miles east of Elkhorn, off the main "highway"(sorry the number of the hiway has changed). If you have heard of "Alpine Valley" ski "hill", that is were East Troy, is located. It's 30 miles south west of Milwaukee. Millard, is on County road "A", off "old hiway 15, now "ES". Good luck on our search, Cindy

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/636.5.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the suggestion. Millard sounds good, also Elkhorn. I'm not familiar with location of East Troy. I have only visited briefly in Walworth Co and live a couple states away. But assume East Troy is in the county. Thanks, Cindy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brewer, Scharf, Haslam, Cure, Harmeyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/636.5 Message Board Post: Dave, I seem to remember an Ells family, that my parents knew. They were from either Millard, East Troy, or Elkhorn area. I really can't give you any other information, because I don't live there anymore. This would have been 30 years or more. Seems to me there was a girl by the name of Ells, that was older then I, but went to East Troy High School. Back then it depended where you lived in the county, as to where you attended High School. Sorry I don't have anymore. I'd suggest looking on Classmates.com, East troy High School, seems to be well represented, and she may have put her name on their list. Cindy brewer Dooley

I haven't been investigating my roots for a while and thought I would throw out a line and see if there are any bites. My ancestor is Chauncy Betts who died in 1869 in Delevan WI. He uprooted his family from Betts Corner, Lysander, Onondaga County, New York and settled in Delevan. His wife of many years was Maria Ann Mather, a relative of Cotton Mather, the renoun preacher. Am looking for any information about this family. Don't have much on the desc. but have a lot about the ancestors. Candee Hoff old email address [email protected] new email address [email protected]

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/704.3 Message Board Post: My GGrandfather was walter schwabe. Im not sure if they are the same walter schwabe though. He was born on April 12, 1900 and married Gertrude Ratkowski (im pretty sure that was her maiden name). Does that sound like the same walter?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/636.4 Message Board Post: We just discovered that my wife's grandmother is a descendant of the Ells family. She is the granddaughter of Jesse Wyman Ells and Jenny May McCammond. Jesse Ells is one of the sons of Benjamin Ells and Ann Eaton. My wife's grandmothjer is 90 years old and not doing well at this time. We discovered this as Jesse's marriage certificate was in her personal diary. I would be more than happy to exchange any information on the family for a GEDCOM of the Ells family to add to our family tree. P.S. My new e-mail address is [email protected] Thanks! Chris

As some of you know I have been tracing those MORRISSEY boys in Elkhorn for some time now. My great grand dad was WILLIAM Sr and his brothers lived and worked in your parts for a few years back in the 1850's through the the present. Anyhow, there was the one brother MICHAEL that nobody knows much about. His wife was MARY and he had three kids: KATE: b 1859 or so NEDDIE (EDWARD) b 1863 or so and Mary b 1865 or so. They were all RC and MICHAEL was brother to WILLIAM , PATRICK and DANIEL, some of what can be said were 'founding stock' of Elkhorn. In any event they laid a lot of bricks. I can find them here and there in Walworth County, mainly in Sugar Creek, but in 1880 the girls had been farmed out as servant help to a couple of the local politicos or so says the census. MICHAEL died in Sugar Creek in 1891 and the state and county have his record. Says he was buried in Delevan. Not at St Andrews or so they say. In 1900 mother Mary and the boy Eddie are in Sugar Creek and the girls can't be found. Nothing after that can be firmed up. I found today however in St Patrick's burial book from the LDS folks an EDWARD MORRISSEY, parents MICHAEL and MARY, died in 17 Nov 1917, b 1863 or so. Died in Elkhorn, buried on the 19th in Delevan. Darned if I ever saw that at the County Records in Elkhorn, but who knows. Could I get somebody to look at the Clerk's Offfice and maybe walk across the street to the newspaper and see if there is an obit? Sure would help out and it might help solve a bit of a mystery. Slainte, Tim Morrissey in North Carolina

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/738.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Corrections to my posting of 6-27-03. Thank you Shirley for pointing out my errors, and being so kind. Best to start over. Thomas Blake of Coldspring, Wisconsin was my great great grandfather. My notes show him to be born in 1834 in Irleand. His wife Margaret born in 1835 was also from Ireland. They married in 1860. I know of 2 children, William L. Blake 1862, and Ellen Blake 1864. William L. Blake married Sarah Jayne Dyer, born in Ireland between 1858 & 1860. They married in 1893. One of their daughter's, Katherin Blake 1896 was my grandmother. She married Otto Miller 1888 of Ft. Atkinson, WI in 1915. Other siblings of Katherin Blake were, Mary Margaret 1894, William Henry 1899, and Sarah Josephine 1902. These people lived in the Coldspring/Whitewater area.

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/711.19 Message Board Post: Hi, I believe my great-grandmother and her brothers and sisters may have been born in Walworth County. Their father purchased land in Chicago and the deed mentioned Walworth County. I have been unable to locate them on the 1880 census, so if you find them I will be forever grateful. Surname is Cregier, but it may be Krueger or a variation. Katarzyna born September 1878 Mary born February 8, 1880 Joseph born January 1882 Thanks so much for being generous with your time. Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COLLIE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/711.18 Message Board Post: Hi Georgia, I'm looking for the obits of two Collie brothers that were written up in the Delavan papers. George Collie died 16 May 1901 in Delavan.His brother, the Rev. Joseph Collie, died 8 June 1904 in Willams Bay. He had been a minister for decades and there were other articles in the paper about him. At one time I had obtained these obits on the web, but I can no longer find them. I've lost my copies (hard disk crash) and would love to have a copy of them again. Thanks so much! Irene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blake/Dyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFC.2ACE/738.3.1 Message Board Post: Thomas Blake of Coldspring, Wisconsin was my great great grandfather. My rough records of show him to be born in 1934 in Ireland. His wife was Margaret born in 1835 also from Ireland. I don't know her last name. I know of 2 children, William L. Blake 1962, ( my great grandfather) and Ellen Blake 1864. William Blake married Sarah Jane Dyer 1860 also from Ireland. One of their daughters, Katherin Blake 1896 was my grandmother. She married Otto Miller 1888 of Ft. Atkinson. These names and dates sure are close.