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Mary Catherine Sorg (1847 - 1942)

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1/8/2022
8/14/2022

Gaudenz Witwen (1827 - 1912)

The village of Witwen is situated in the Town of Troy, on County Highway E in Sauk County WI. It was named after one of the first settlers in the area, Gaudenz Witwen, who built a log cabin and settled...

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7/24/2022
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Gaudenz Witwen (1827 - 1912)

The village of Witwen is situated in the Town of Troy, on County Highway E in Sauk County WI. It was named after one of the first settlers in the area, Gaudenz Witwen, who built a log cabin and settled...

7/24/2022

John Bear (1824 - 1862)

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7/24/2022

Pierson Young (1821 - 1897)

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7/24/2022

Soloman John Cramer (1821 - 1906)

Solomon John Cramer The area of Plain was originally known as Cramer's Corners because Solomon, John, and Adam Cramer owned the land after moving there from Richland County, Ohio (previously from Penn...

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7/24/2022
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Soloman John Cramer (1821 - 1906)

Solomon John Cramer The area of Plain was originally known as Cramer's Corners because Solomon, John, and Adam Cramer owned the land after moving there from Richland County, Ohio (previously from Penn...

7/24/2022

Julia Ann Young (1825 - 1894)

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3/7/2009
7/24/2022
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7/24/2022

Jacob Jacob Bollinger, Sr. (bef.1813 - 1852)

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10/27/2019
4/20/2021

Rachel Bollinger (1818 - 1897)

"Rachaelia Spoerndli"

. Rachaelia Keller died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Auer, in the town of Alma, Saturday morning, January 23rd, of apoplexy of the heart.Mrs. Keller was born in Switzerland about 78 years ...

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Rachel Bollinger (1818 - 1897)

"Rachaelia Spoerndli"

. Rachaelia Keller died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Auer, in the town of Alma, Saturday morning, January 23rd, of apoplexy of the heart.Mrs. Keller was born in Switzerland about 78 years ...

4/20/2021

Heinerich Keller, Jr (b. - 1868)

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4/20/2021
4/20/2021

Johann John Krivsky (1834 - 1921)

"Johann Kriwsky", "Jan Krivsky"

immigrated on Bark Clara on 17 December 1867 from Bohemia via Bremen/Bremerhaven, Germany to Baltimore, United States

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9/25/2018
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Johann John Krivsky (1834 - 1921)

"Johann Kriwsky", "Jan Krivsky"

immigrated on Bark Clara on 17 December 1867 from Bohemia via Bremen/Bremerhaven, Germany to Baltimore, United States

9/25/2018

Filomena Wolanek (1868 - 1940)

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2/10/2018
8/20/2018
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8/20/2018

Emil Wolanek (1861 - 1923)

According to family lore, Emil enjoyed playing cards. One drunken night he had the misfortune of losing his house in a wager he thought he could win. Filomena was furious with him as they had to live i...

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8/20/2018
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Emil Wolanek (1861 - 1923)

According to family lore, Emil enjoyed playing cards. One drunken night he had the misfortune of losing his house in a wager he thought he could win. Filomena was furious with him as they had to live i...

8/20/2018

Mary Anna Walta (1878 - 1965)

"Marie Walta", "Mary Valta"

Family always referred to Mary as Baba, which means grandmother in Czech.Times were tough in Bohemia. Mary's mother-in-law didn't approve of the marriage between Mary and Joseph. Shortly after they wer...

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Mary Anna Walta (1878 - 1965)

"Marie Walta", "Mary Valta"

Family always referred to Mary as Baba, which means grandmother in Czech.Times were tough in Bohemia. Mary's mother-in-law didn't approve of the marriage between Mary and Joseph. Shortly after they wer...

8/20/2018

Joseph John Walta (1876 - 1950)

Joseph traveled to the United States with both of his brothers. Frank returned to Bohemia.Joseph arrived in New York and then traveled to West Virginia, the hills reminding him of home. Next the family...

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Joseph John Walta (1876 - 1950)

Joseph traveled to the United States with both of his brothers. Frank returned to Bohemia.Joseph arrived in New York and then traveled to West Virginia, the hills reminding him of home. Next the family...

8/20/2018

Johanna Charlotta Kulin (1849 - 1932)

"Johanna C. Koulin"

According to the 1930 census, Johanna lived alone in the home she owned in LaPointe, Wisconsin. She was widowed and had been married at the age of 22. She arrived in the US in 1917 and had not been nat...

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Johanna Charlotta Kulin (1849 - 1932)

"Johanna C. Koulin"

According to the 1930 census, Johanna lived alone in the home she owned in LaPointe, Wisconsin. She was widowed and had been married at the age of 22. She arrived in the US in 1917 and had not been nat...

8/20/2018

Carl August Engelbrecht Kulin (1872 - 1918)

"Charles Kulin"

Facts from 1905 Passenger List at Port of NY*Sailed on SS St. Paul from Southampton. *Departure date: 5/20/1905*Arrival date: 5/27 or 5/29*Age 33*Farmer*Paid for trip himself.*In posession of at least ...

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2/28/2018
8/20/2018
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Carl August Engelbrecht Kulin (1872 - 1918)

"Charles Kulin"

Facts from 1905 Passenger List at Port of NY*Sailed on SS St. Paul from Southampton. *Departure date: 5/20/1905*Arrival date: 5/27 or 5/29*Age 33*Farmer*Paid for trip himself.*In posession of at least ...

8/20/2018

Jenny Theresia Bissell (1876 - 1947)

"Jenny Ruline", "Jennie Kulin Bissell"

Immigration Year: 1892 (1930 census)

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8/19/2018
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Jenny Theresia Bissell (1876 - 1947)

"Jenny Ruline", "Jennie Kulin Bissell"

Immigration Year: 1892 (1930 census)

8/19/2018

Esias Beissel (1824 - 1910)

"Eseius"

"Esias has served his township as justice of the peace six years and school treasurer nine years, proving a most reliable, faithful official."Source: "Commemorative biographical record of the counties ...

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Esias Beissel (1824 - 1910)

"Eseius"

"Esias has served his township as justice of the peace six years and school treasurer nine years, proving a most reliable, faithful official."Source: "Commemorative biographical record of the counties ...

8/19/2018

History of Chippewa Valley Published 1891-2Wm. Boyd Newcomb (deceased) was born at Perry, Jefferson county, Pa., Nobember 24, 1822, and there received a good common-school education. He came west to Fo...

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History of Chippewa Valley Published 1891-2Wm. Boyd Newcomb (deceased) was born at Perry, Jefferson county, Pa., Nobember 24, 1822, and there received a good common-school education. He came west to Fo...

8/19/2018

Excerpt from History of Chippewa Valley Published 1891-2Milton B. Axtell, physician and surgeon, Pepin, was born at Sandy Creek, Mercer county, Pa., November 28, 1825. His parents were Samuel and Mary ...

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Excerpt from History of Chippewa Valley Published 1891-2Milton B. Axtell, physician and surgeon, Pepin, was born at Sandy Creek, Mercer county, Pa., November 28, 1825. His parents were Samuel and Mary ...

8/19/2018