Just a friendly weekly reminder of the Wisconsin Genealogy Chat Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. EST (Adjust for your time zone) http://huntsville.about.com/citiestowns/southeastus/huntsville/mpchat.htm We have been having a great group, so stop in and see if you can connect with someone else researching one of your lines. For those of you who may not be able to make it, transcriptions of the Sunday night chats are now online at http://huntsville.about.com/citiestowns/southeastus/huntsville/blrecords.htm So if you can't make the chat stop by and read the transcriptions. Have a great week! Paula _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html

Seeking information on 2 men I believe to be brothers. # 1 My g.grandfather; Peter Alfred Randeau b. 4 July 1839 Quebec, Canada d. 19 Aug. 1923 Coweta, Wagoner Co., Oklahoma Parents; Unknown m. Cynthia Caroline Hickenbottom 9 Jan. 1868 Clay City, Clay Co., Illinois #2 Frank Rondeau b. July 1842 Canada d. ? Parents; Unknown m. Nancy "Isabella" Hance 31 Dec. 1870 Clay Co., Illinois Thank You in advance for any help!! Mary Platte Co., Wyoming _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Bios Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodBios/85 Surname: BOODY, CHASE, HEUER, McCOY ------------------------- History of Wood County, 1923 Verne McCOY, an active and successful young business man of Pittsville, manager of the Booth-Campbell Retail Lumber Co., was born in Rock Co, WI, March 31, 1890, son of Henry C and Hannah (CHASE) McCOY. The parents were natives of that county, where they were married and for ten years carried on farming. Later they operated a general merchandise store at Magnolia, Rock Co, being thus engaged until April, 1903, when they came to Pittsville. Here Henry C McCOY operated a sawmill and lumber yard, sawing logs for the custom trade and doing a big business. At times he had from three to four million feet of logs on hand. He operated the mill and yard until 1916, in which year he sold his interests to the Booth-Campbell Retail Lumber Co. of Marshfield, and went to Evansville, Rock Co, where he is now living practically retired, though he still looks after the interest of his farm. He and his wife are the parents of four children, all now living, namely Leslie, who is a physician in New York City; Verne, of Pittsville, WI; Lucinda, residing at home with her parents; and Shirley, now Mrs Asa BOODY of Evansville, WI. Verne McCoy as a boy attended district school in Evansville and Pittsville, being graduated from the Pittsville High School in 1909. Then for a shor time he attended normal school at Stevens Point. After his return home he became associated with his father in the lumber business and was with him until he sold out in 1916, when he took his present position for the Booth-Campbell Retail Lumber Co. At Pittsville. Active in civic and social affairs, he served four years on the city council and has a wide circle of friends. He is a member of Pittsville Lodge No 28. I. O. O. F., in which he has passed all the chairs. Mr McCOY was married in PIttsville, Jun 7,1913, to Elsa HEUER, daughter of Charles and Emma (BOHRTZ) HEUER. He and his wife have three children: Helen born May 1, 1914; Marion, born March 23, 1916; and Ilene, born Sept 7, 1919.

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Bios Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodBios/84 Surname: GRATZ, HAUMSCHILD ------------------------- Leonard HAUMSCHILD Bio taken from History of Wood County 1923 Leonard HAUMSCHILD, a respected citizen of Pittsville, where he is profitably engaged in business as a carpenter and contractor, was bron on a farm in Jefferson Co, WI, Jan 1 1868, son of John and Anna HAUMSCHILD. The parents were natives of Germany, the mother's maiden name being also HAUMSCHILD. They came to America when young, and after their marriage were farmers in Jefferson Co, this state, for the rest of their lives. Their children were John, Joseph, Henry , Leonard, Emil, Fred, Mary and Anna, of whom the youngest, Anna is now deceased. Leonard Haumschild as a boy attended school in Jefferson Co. At the age of 19 he began to learn the capenter's trade in his home locality, where he remained for the next three years. After that he spent five years in Milwaukee working for different contractors. Then, having returned to Jefferson Co, he bought stock in a sash and door factory, in which he also became an employee.. In 1902 he came to Wood County and bought five acres of wild land just north of the city limits of Pittsville, where he built a house and subsequently cleared the land, residing there for 19 years. He is now a resident of the city. He had sontinued with good success in the carpenter business and has erected many dwellings and other buildings, both in Pittsville and in the surrounding country. His reputation for skill and honesty stands high with his fellow citizens. On May 20, 1894, Mr Haumschild was united in marriage with Lena GRATZ, who was born in Port Washington, WI, Jan 1, 1873, duaghter of Christ and Anna (Toma) GRATZ. Her father is now deceased but her mother resides at Grafton, Wi. The home circle of Mr and Mrs HAUMSCHILD has been enlarged by the birth of eleven children, the youngest of whom, Lena, is deceased. The survivors, in order of birth, are Clarence, Leonard, Edna, Viola, Julia, Lucille, George, Harold, Raymond and Alvin.

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/746 Surname: SPECHT ------------------------- In 1901 obit of Adam SPECHT there is a mention of his death occuring in a railroad accident at Romeo, Wi---He lived in Marshfield --- where is(was) Romeo-- Ed WRIGHT in Puyallup >From the book "Wisconsin: It's Counties, Townships and Villages" by Wendy Uncapher and Linda Herrick 1994 Romeo was a village in the township of Brighton Township, Marathon Co, WI. This county borders Wood at the North end of Wood county.

Sorry, I inadvertantly posted a bunch of PortageCoWI stuff to the WoodCoWI site. If you aren't checking both sites, you might be missing some of your names. Keep in mind, that WoodCoWI was once a part of PortageCoWI... Also, that people who lived near the borders might have been posted in one or the other, or both counties... I already corrected the errors, so they are in the original county (grin)... Again, sorry. R/S MAK ===== ===== TheStorm http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/TheStorm USC NROTC Alumni http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~uscnrotc/ MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/304 Surname: ADAMS, THOMAS ------------------------- >From the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Tuesday February 12, 1907, Page 1 Surnames: THOMAS, ADAMS John THOMAS John THOMAS, for more than 30 years a prominent farmer of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law, Hugo ADAMS, in the Town of Almond. He was aged upwards of 70 years, and had been suffering for more than a year from the effects of a paralytic stroke. Some months ago Mr and Mrs THOMAS were called to the home of their daughter, Mrs ADAMS, on account of her serious illness. After her death they decided to remain for a time in charge of the house. The deceased leaves a widow and two sons, George of Buena Vista and John in ND. Joan M Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/303 Surname: HALDINGER, HUBER, MARX, STECHMEIER ------------------------- Mrs M H HUBER Obit taken from the Stevens Point Weekly Journal, Stevens Point WI, Saturday February 19, 1910 Mrs M H HUBER (nee STECHMEIER), 1841-1910 Mrs M H HUBER (nee STECHMEIER), an aged resident of the third ward, died at her home, 628 Jefferson Street, after a long illness with asthma, heart trouble and dropsy. The deceased, whose maiden name was Katherine STECHMEIER, was born in Austro-Hungary December 3, 1841, and was a little more than 68 years of age. She was married to Mr HUBER in her native land, but came to America in the early 1880's. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs Mary HALDINGER of this city and John M HUBER of Fond du Lac. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs Joseph MARX of this city and another who is still in the old country. The funeral was held from St. Joseph's church, Reverend H J EHR officiating, and interment following in the parish cemetery. The deceased was a member of St. Anne's society of St. Joseph's church and the society attended the funeral in a body. Joan M Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/302 Surname: ANDREWS, FLTECHER, LANGTON, MASE, ROWE, VANNEY ------------------------- >From the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Wednesday January 22, 1919, Page 4 Mrs H D FLETCHER, 1881-1919 Mrs H D FLETCHER, a native of Stevens Point and a resident of this city for many years, died at the hospital at Rhinelander early this morning. A telephone message from Rhinelander received at the Grant LANGTON home, 311 East Avenue, informed relatives of her husband of her death. Mrs FLETCHER had been in poor health for some time and her death followed an operation. She had undergone another operation some time previous. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases. The deceased lady, whose maiden name was Louise VANNEY, was born in Stevens Point 38 years ago. She was married in this city 15 years ago to Mr FLETCHER, the family moving to Rhinelander shortly after. The city has since been their home. Surviving relatives include her husband, four sisters, Miss Mary VANNEY and Mrs Lyman ROWE of this city, Mrs. David Andrews and Mrs. Levi MASE of Rhinelander, and three brothers, Henry VANNEY of Washington, and August and Joseph, both of Rhinelander. Joan M Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/301 Surname: BEMENT, GLOVER, BEMENT, GLOVER, HALL, HALSTEAD, KREMBS, STOCKLEY ------------------------- Fred HALL Obit taken from the Stevens Point Daily Journal, Wednesday, January 22, 1919, Page 4 Fred HALL, 1889-1919 A telegram was received by Mrs A L HALSTEAD on Tuesday morning announcing the death of Fred HALL, former Stevens Point resident, which occurred on Monday at Miles City Montana. The deceased was a nephew of Mrs HALSTEAD, Frank and George STOCKLEY of this city. Mr HALL was a resident of Stevens Point practically all his life with the exception of the past several years. For a number of months prior to last March he had been employed in Chicago, going west in March and locating in Miles City. His health was not of the best then and he had been afflicted for some time past with tuberculosis. Although little hope was entertained for his complete recovery, it is probable the end came suddenly as it is known by local relatives that he was employed during a part of last week. The late Mr HALL was born in Altoona, WI, and was 30 years of age. He came to Stevens Point with his parents, Conductor and Mrs William P HALL, when a child. His father died in this city more than 20 years ago. The deceased was employed at various lines of work and for the past few years had resided in several cities, finally going west in an effort to regain his health. Surviving relatives include his mother, Mrs William P HALL, a resident of Miles City, and four sisters as follows: Miss Florence HALL and Mrs Harvey GLOVER, both of Miles City, and Mrs Ralph BEMENT and Mrs Lee KREMBS, both former Stevens Point women, who now reside in Tacoma, WA. The remains will be brought to Stevens Point for burial. Joan M Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Wood/745 Surname: DesBOUILLON, LaVIELLE ------------------------- I was wondering if this spelling is in your lineage LaVIELLE. I am certain it is prounounced similiar. My connection: My greataunt, Agatha Agnes DesBOUILLON m Louis Marcel LaVIELLE b 1887 KS d 1936 KS> his parents are Issac LaVIELLE b 1852 France d 1932 KS m Josephine BONER > his grandparents are L LaVIELLE b France. I know little of the LaVIELLE line, except what I found in Sterling, Rice Co, KS. The DesBOUILLON family came from France through NY WI KS and back to WI, some to OR. The line is almost, if not, dead, as I am related to everyone of them in the USA... There may be distant relatives still living in Canada, and I recently was linked to my French line, which is on or near the original estates... Any connection? R/S MAK

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/300 Surname: PHILLIPS, TERRELL ------------------------- John TERRELL Obit taken from The Marshfield Times, Friday June 9, 1893, Page 1 Crossed the Dark River John TERRELL, of Snow P O, died on Monday June 5th 1893, aged 90 years. Mr TERRELL was a veteran of the war, having been a member of Co. E, 16th Wisconsin Infantry. He was the father-in-law of J P PHILLIPS, the Postmaster. His remains were buried on Wednesday at Nasonville, a number of old soldiers of this place attending the funeral and acting as pallbearers. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/299 Surname: FURSTENBERG, HORN, TESCH ------------------------- Mrs Mary TESCH Obit takne from The Marshfield Times, Friday June 9, 1893, Page 1 Mrs Mary TESCH, 1833-1893 Mrs Mary TESCH, of Brillion, WI, mother of August FURSTENBERG and step-mother of Mrs Henry HORN, of this city, died at her home in Brillion on Sunday, June 4th, 1893, aged 60 years. Mr and Mrs FURSTENBERG and Mrs HORN left here on Tuesday to attend the funeral which occurred on Wednesday. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/298 Surname: EMERY, YONSTAN ------------------------- Peter YONSTAN Death taken from The Marshfield Times, Friday June 9, 1893, Page 1 Assassinated in His Own Home Peter YONSTAN, a young married man of the Town of Saratoga, residing on the ten Mile Creek, was shot down by an unknown assassin while enjoying the comforts of his home last Friday evening, soon after dark. He was sitting at the window playing an accordian when the deadly shot was fired from the outside. Death was almost instantaneous. Officers are trying to find out and apprehend the assassin. Later advices report that CH EMERY has been lodged in jail on suspicion. He was YONSTAN's nearest neighbor and it was alleged that he had made threats against him. A gun with one empty barrel was found in Emery's possession, the wad being identical in size to the one found near the body of YONSTAN. There is a great deal of mystery surrounding the tragedy. YONSTAN was sitting in his house in the evening before an open window when some unknown person fired from the outside killing him instantly. The assassin then fled and escaped in the darkness. No date has yet been set for the examination of EMERY. The sheriff is also working on another clue. YONSTAN was a young man and had not long ago been married. His wife left him some time ago, owing to the treatment she had been subjected to. The wife's father was first arrested on suspicion, but he proved an alibi and was discharged. YONSTAN had had frequent quarrels with his neighbors, and it is supposed that the assassination was the outcome of one of these misunderstandings. Joan M BENNER, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Biron's Rapids A former rapids on the Wisconsin R near Biron's Mill in NW sec 34,T23NmR6E, named for Francis Biron. The name is used in accounts of Wood County's history such as Wall. 1876; however, it is not known locally. Area residents called the rapids near Biron Crooked Reef Rapids. Black Rocky Run See Rocky Run Blenker A village around the intersection of US highway 10 and co trunk F in S sec 28 and Nsec 33, Milladore Township, along the tracks of the Soo Line. It grew up in the 1800's in the vicinity of Sherry Station. Named after Blenker PO. Blenker PO A PO established on Sept 23,1886, with John Blenker, for whom it was named , as postmaster, and probably kept in his general store at Blenker. (He is listed as the owner of such a store and of a steam sawmill in State Gaz 1888-9.) Blenker School A school in NE sec 33, Milladore Township, on US highway 10, 1/2 mile E of Blenker. Named for Blenker. Blodgett Heights A subdivision of Marshfield. The plat's survey was certified on July 17,1918. The plat, which was recorded on July 29, 1918, was take out under the names Daniel C and Carrie R Clarke, the owners of the land. However, the resolution of the city's common council permitting the area to be platted speaks of the Louisville Real Estate and Development Co as the agent responsible for the plat. Named in honor of Chrles Blodgett, a prominent Marshfield resident. "Heights" refers to the elevated area around 5th St and Wisconsin Ave, included in the plat. Bloody Run Creek A source of Nepco L. It rises in Portage Co, flows W into Wood Coat sec 36,T22N,R6E (Grand Rapids Township), and across the township to join Nepco L in sec 33. Until the Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co formed Nepco L in 1925-6 by damming Fourmile Cr, Bloody Run Cr joined Fourmile in W sec 32."Bloody Run" was in use as easly as 1876. Subsequently , the significance of the term "run" was forgotten, and it was assimilated into the specific part of the name, "creek" being added as a more familiar generic term."Bloody" describes the reddish color of the stream when in times of high water a material filled with iron particlesand lying on the bottom of the creek bed is stirred up.

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Bios Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodBios/83 Surname: KIPP, METCALFE, NEWCOMBE ------------------------- David Ebenezer METCALFE Bio taken from the Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, WI, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1891 page 380 David Ebenezer METCALFE, a farmer of section 12, township 24, range 24, was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, August 16, 1848, the eldest of a family of four sons and two daughters. His father, Henry METCALFE, was a native of Yorkshire, England, of English ancestry, and his grandfather was one of seven brothers, all of whom have had interesting careers. One branch of the family came to Canada, one went to India and one settled in Cuba. In the Canadian branch the second son is a physician in Thurso, Ontario, the third is a merchant at Smith's Falls in that dominion, and the fourth occupies the old homestead in Canada, with the mother. Mr METCALFE, who name introduces this sketch, came from the East to Wisconsin in the fall of 1867, but did not settle at his present home until 1874, in the meantime being in and out of the county at intervals. From that date his interests have been in the farm, where he has done a great work in bringing it up to its present state of perfection. Meanwhile he has also taken an active interest in town and county affairs, as a member of the County Board and as Town Treasurer. He married Lillian KIPP, who was born November 23, 1857, a daughter of Zaccheus Palmer KIPP, of Centralia, WI. The KIPP family trace their ancestry back to England, and likewise do Mrs METCALFE's mother's ancestry, the NEWCOMBE's. Note: Centralia is now Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co, WI.

Here in California our fall comes and goes without note. One of my midwest friends sent me this URL... Stop your genealogy for a brief minute and enjoy FALL with me!!! http://www.link4u.com/colors.htm If you haven't been to WoodCoWI and PortageCoWI sites lately, we have some great new things happening. New photos, for Portage, and Wood county is really starting to get some good obits on line... Betty MARTZ did a great deal of work on an index, and I am going to get it on line shortly. Thanks Betty!!! R/S MAK http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiportag ===== ===== TheStorm http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/TheStorm USC NROTC Alumni http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~uscnrotc/ MAK = "Mar sea ah Ann Keel" ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/

Weekly reminder! Come and join us at the Wisconsin Genealogy Chat on Sunday night 9:00 p.m. EST (Adjust for your time zone) http://huntsville.about.com/citiestowns/southeastus/huntsville/mpchat.htm Hope to see you there! Paula _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/290 Surname: JACKSON, KIPP ------------------------- ZP KIPP Obit taken from the Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Wood County WI, December 23, 1893, Page 5 Death of ZP KIPP Another old and respected citizen of this place has ended his journey on earth. ZP KIPP died at the home of his son Frank in Lindsay, in this county, on Wednesday last, in his eightieth year. Mr KIPP first set foot on the soil of Centralia, then a vast wilderness, more than fifty years ago, then being 1842. He did not remain here long at that time, but located at Lodi, in this state, where he resided about eleven years. He returned here in the year 1853, having been married in the meantime. He has since resided here continuously, except at such brief periods of time as he spent with his son Frank at Lindsay, where he has been during the past four or five months. Mr KIPP was the father of eight children, six of whom are living. Charles D KIPP is at present, and has been for a number of years, the principal of the public schools in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Frank D. KIPP is in business at Lindsay. Miss Stella M JACKSON has made her home with Mr and Mrs G J JACKSON since her mother's untimely death in 1873. Another child resides in the vicinity of Chippewa Falls, another in CA and another in ID. Mr KIPP was held in high esteem by those who knew him on account of his strict honesty and for his well-defined and outspoken opinions upon all public or economic questions. For a large number of years he held the office of city assessor and was only retired about a year and a half ago, when his failing faculties had incapacitated him for the discharge of the duties of that office. The funeral services were held at Union church on Friday forenoon, the funeral discourse delivered by Reverend JR Fretts. The pallbearers were Joseph W FREEMAN, Edward WHEELAN, Charles D LEINLEY, George A CORRIVEAU, RC and BT WORTHINGTON, all old and honored citizens. Peace be upon his ashes. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>

Posted on: Wood Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/WoodObits/289 Surname: BOGUSLAWSKY, FALK ------------------------- Reca FALK Obit taken from the Centralia Enterprise & Tribune, Saturday, May 20, 1893 Death of Reca FALK Miss Reca FALK, for more than twenty years a resident of Grand Rapids, died last Wednesday morning, from the effects of a fourth stroke of paralysis. She was first taken with this unconquerable disease about a year and a half ago, and has been in a precarious condition ever since. Her third stroke occured last January and since that time she has been but half alive. >From Monday afternoon until the time of her death she was in terrible agony, which was only subdued with injections of morphine. Miss FALK was born in Turin, Prussia on August 12, 1853, being therefore in her fortieth year. She came to this country in 1870, and to Grand Rapids in 1873. About the year 1880 her sister, Mrs R BOGUSLAWSKY and herself, established themselves in the hotel and restaurant business, on a small scale, and by increasing business were enabled to enlarge their quarters and engage in the hotel business exclusively, their place receiving the name of the Central House. The remains of Miss Reca FALK were taken to Milwaukee on Thursday evening for burial. Joan M. Benner, Golden Rule Genealogy Member, Association of Professional Genealogists Rootsweb Sponsor Link: Golden Rule Genealogy URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/resource/r-joanb.htm>