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Hello, My name is Bruce R. Bucholtz Sr. I am looking for information on my ggrandfather[Patrick Hammond] and my ggrandmother[Theresa Moran Hammond] both from Ireland[I think] Went to Catholic Church, lived and died in Waupun. Had two boys, Richard[my mothers dad]and John. Any information would help, Iam doing family history. Thank You Bruce R. Bucholtz Sr. 975 W. Charles St. Whitewater, WI 53190 starvisi@idcnet.com
Hello again, I had just wrote you and I forgot to put a date. Patrick Hammond and Theresa Moran Hammond must have been born around 1830-1840 they died in 1906 and 1909.
thank you Bruce R. Bucholtz Sr.
I am trying to find the death record, cemetery record and parents of William McFate and his wife Nancy J. Wells McFate. I have their marriage record of 1872 in Waupun and I have a 1905 census record in Waupun showing William as age63 and Nancy as 54. I looked through cemetery records at the State Historical library in madison, but found no burial record. I also have his veteran enlistment record. Can anyone help? Marlene McFate Burkheimer Ames, IA
I am looking for any information on CHARLES WELCH, who was a resident of the SOLDIERS' HOME at WAUPUN, WISCONSIN in 1913. Does the home still exist, or are there records anywhere? Is there any way to find out other information about CHARLES WELCH? Thanks! You can contact me at: coyoteloop@netzero.net
I'm looking for Census records,birth or death for the family Feehan- John and Wife Bridget. They had 4 kids in Waupun before moving to MN. 1st Ellen Feehan. dob 11DEC1858 - 2nd John Feehan DOB 14Jan1862 3rd Mary 1864 4th Margarit 1866. They moved from Ireland and stopped in Waupun starting in 1854.
Forgot to add my email address for the Feehan Family information - DPF123@aol.com
I am working on the genealogy of the following families who came from Ireland and settled in Waupun about 1853-6. Most of them were probably drawn by the opportunity to work on the building of the state prison, but some also worked on the railroad. Some of them later moved on to Goodhue Co., MN, while others remained. I will be happy to correspond with anyone interested in these families. BENTON, CAREY, CROWE, DONOVAN, FARRELL, FRANKLIN, MAHER, O'REILLY, ROWELLS /ROWLES, RYAN, SHANAHAN. Also related families of other ethnicities: GRAY, GLENDENNING, THEISEN & WILKES.
I am researching our family. My great grandfather, Hiram J. Smith, we think was born somewhere around the Waupun area. I believe his brother or cousin was Dr. Wallace Perry Smith and that he was the Dr. at the prison in Waupun. Any information that you can send will be greatly appreciated. JKost1959@home.com
Thank you,
Judy
4/15/00 Looking for information on Fowler family, especially Maude Caroline Fowler, daughter of Waldo & Mary, all from Waupun until early 1900's. Maude owned a Millinary (Hat's) store on Main Street at turn of century. My e-mail:pure-air@usinternet.com. Kathy J.
I was wondering if someone would be willing to help me locate an obit for Robert K. Meiklejohn b. 07-24-1826 d. 04-04-1903 in Waupun m. Catherine M Vinton.
Thank you Mary Colvin mcolvin@toledotel.com
I am searching for information on my great-grandparents, Julius Francis Zinda and Eleanore Blanche Trickey. They were married on 19 February 1912 in Waupun at the home of her uncle, Rufus H. Oliver on Brown Street. Her parents were S.F. Trickey and Emma D. Oliver. Theodore Pepouski and Anna Dennis were the witnesses of the marriage. Theodore worked with Julius at the prison. If I make contact with interested parties, I do have some photos (including one of Julius in his uniform from the prison and a wedding photo with Theodore and Anna) and a photocopy of their wedding book, which includes additional information. My e-mail address is greink@juno.com. Thanks in advance.
I'm trying to find members of the Dykgraaf-family who have lived in Waupun (and perhaps their descendants still live there. Nicholas (Nick) Dykgraaf and his wife Nellie Wilderman have lived in Waupun and had several children. About 6 of them were alive in 1915 when Nick remaried Nellie Nummerdor. Is there anyone who can help to find descendants or people who can tell me more? Gert Scholten The Netherlands
Forgot my email for instant reactions: gjscholten@chello.nl
Hello My Name is John R. Burkheimer ( travler@olypen.com I am son of John Aurther Burkeimer who is a son of John Emmet Burkheimer & his is a son Ira Chenney Burkheimer who is son of Michael Burkheimer & he is a son of Jacob Burkheimer . I have plan to go two Gremany is june and want two take all i can get with me as i hear there is a winery Named Burkheimer can you help me with dates Please You can Email me @ travler@olypen.com . I also want to travel back two meet with you some day Thank you for your time John R Burkheimer 801 west 8 th Port angeles, Wa 98363 Phone (360 ) 457 - 0620
I am looking for any information on my grandfather Walter Parker, he lived in Waupun WI possibly in the 1930s and 40s. He was a clown in circus' and fairs for over 60 years and went by the name of Slivers Johnson. I just came to find out that he married a woman by the name of Myrtle Meinke after he divorced my grandmother, Eli Schroeder. Ted Parker email: jtplapine@aol
This is in reference to this post: "I'm trying to find members of the Dykgraaf-family who have lived in Waupun (and perhaps their descendants still live there. Nicholas (Nick) Dykgraaf and his wife Nellie Wilderman have lived in Waupun and had several children. About 6 of them were alive in 1915 when Nick remaried Nellie Nummerdor. Is there anyone who can help to find descendants or people who can tell me more? Gert Scholten The Netherlands"
While Nellie Pater Nummerdor and Nick De Graff did not have any children of their own, I do have it in my database, that they were married July 29, 1915. I have been in contact with a De Graff relative who left me a message in my guestbook. I will let her know that this site exists and to try to contact Gert.
Mark Schears http://www.bigfoot.com/~schears
Hi, I'm looking for information on the date of death or where my great grandfather is buried. He lived in Waupun and probably died there. He was born in 1830 and came to the US in 1859. He was 70 at the 1900 census. I think he died between 1900 and 1910. According to the 1900 census, he lived on Jackson Street in Waupun with his wife Ellen, his sons Daniel and William. Diane O'Neill Milwaukee, Wisconsin dianeodi@gateway.com
Looking for info. on Ralph Andruss who married Caroline Wilcox the daughter of Nelson Wilcox and granddaughter of Seymour Wilcox the founder of waupun. thanx Brenda Andruss
I am looking for obit. for Ralph Andruss died 1959 in Waupun. Family story states that he died while at funeral of his second wife LaVerne. If you have any info. Please contact me Brenda Andruss at email auntbee39_2000@yahoo.com
What I found out (with a lot of help from others!) about the Dykgraaf/DeGraff family. Nicolaas Dijkgraaf, born Melissant (The Netherlnds) 7 December 1867. He leaves The Netherlands in October 1895 for Paterson, New Jersey. There he marries around 1900 Minnie Wilderman, daughter of John Wilderman and Johanna Hendriks. His forst born child was Peter, born Paterson 17 July 1900. Then the family went on a visit to Minnie's brother in Wisconsin. The family stayed in Wisconsin. The second child of Nicolaas (Nick/Nicholas) was born 10 January 1902 in Trenton, Dodge County, WI. This son, Johannes (John) died 2 Mat 1912 in Waupun. The third child, Anthony was 7 September 1903 (I do not know where!). The next children was a twin: Hattie and Minnie, born 7 May 1908 in Chester Township, Dodge County, Wi. Lena, child #6 was born in Waupun 17 August 1909. In Waupun was born child #7; Nicholas on 3 ??? 1910. The last child was Henry (Hank), born Waupun 11 September 1911. Most of the children I found; Lena must have died young. There is probably also a daughter: Johanna, born around 1905; I'm not sure. Nicholas used the surname Dykgraaf and DeGraff. As his first wife dies on 25 April 1915, the obituary in the Waupun Leader says Dykgraaf. Know is, that his children have had the surname DeGraff. Nicholas died in Alto on 7 Januaru 1957. His second wife, with whom he marries 19 September 1915 in Waupun was Nellie Pater, widow of Walter Nummerdor. Information about the children of Nicholas Dykgraaf/DeGraff and Minnie Wilderman: Peter died in Waupun 20 May 1990. He was married to Johanna Frens, probably the Johanna DeGraff, who died in Waupun April 1985. Children of this couple not known to me. Anthony died probably in August 1983 in Fond du Lac. He was married to Jennie Nummerdor, daughter of Walter Nummerdor and Nellie Pater. Children of this couple I do not know. Hattie died probably November 1976 in Ripon, WI and was married to Benjamin McCabe. Not all children known to me. Minnie is still alive and must have been married with a Mr. Cumbier. A son Toby was mentioned to me. Henry (Hank) died in Hayward, Alameda County, CA in August 1978. Not known to whom he married. There must be a son David and a daughter. Who can help me to find decendants of those mentioned above. Thanks in advance. Gert Scholten, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail: gjscholten@chello.nl
I am looking for information on the Van Eps family or Charles Cooper family both living in the Waupun area in the mid to late 1800's. Thanks Bonnie e-mail: towers@execpc. com
I am tring to find any information on a Mrs. C. C. Brayton that died in Waupun, Wis. in Nov. 1893. I know that she use to live in Valentine, NE too. She might be related to a Mr. C. C. Brayton that died at Fond du Lac, Wis. in Sep. 1897 and/or a Frank Brayton that died also at Fond du Lac in 1917. Any help would be much appriciated. Ryan Brayton (rbrayton@snowhill.com)
Researching Jones, Bogie, Middleton & Stoddart in the Waupun area. dutchood@aol.com
My name is William Nummerdor. I am trying to connect the Nummerdors in Wisconsin to the Nummerdors in Michigan. I can trace the Nummerdors in Michigan to the Netherlands but the Wisconsin Nummerdors do not seem to tie in to the ones in the Netherlands. My e-mail 0s BNUMM@acmecity.com
My e-mail has changed to BNUMM@hotmail.com
looking for any information on my mother Blanche Emma Feehan born May 16, 1920. she was put into a orphage in New Jersy. My email is amcross2002@yahoo.com
Hello. This is a little strange, but here goes. Hope it rings a bell...My great great grandfather, John Rucinski, was convicted of murdering my great grandmother, Paulina Timinski-Rucinski. He was sentenced to life at Waupun but then went to an insane asylum in Oshkosh. A year later, he was sent to Central State. I believe he may be buried in Waupun, however. Does the prison have a cemetary? Is there a Catholic Church that may have taken Catholic prisoners, then? Thanks for any reply. Carrie in Texas mrs_howser@hotmail.com
Hello, I am Gerrit Hulleman from Holland. I am searching for the familie of Coenraad and Frederika Hulleman and his children Aartje Frederika, Geurt Marten, Coenraad and Maria who emigrated in 1905 to Waupun. Aartje Frederika married with Henrij VandeStreek, they have a doughter Henrietta Hermina VandeStreek who born on march 3, 1913 Minnesota and died may 8, 1996 in Amador, she married a Gunderson ?. My email is gjhulleman@freemail.nl
Hi, my name is Rob Peters. I do genealogy on the Peters and Schmibauer lines in the Waupun area. I would be interested in any information you if you would like to exchange information. My web site is www.mnetech.com and my email address is robpeters@mnetech.com
Am looking for genealogy info on Florence Abbie Loos, born October 25, 1893; and husband Frank Trilling, born September 29, 1889. They were married August 12, 1914. Frank was a Mayor of Waupun and their address was: 415 South Watertown Street, Waupun, WI. Diane Graven: DDgraven@aol.com
Researching Bridget FEEHAN b.1830 in Ireland. Her father Timothy FEEHAN was b.in Ireland, mother (unknown) also b.in Ireland. Bridget married John HANLON in Waupun. An undated newspaper article celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary, saying they They were born in Ireland, and came to this country in the early 1850's, settling in Wisconsin. In 1866 they removed to Minneapolis, and three years later located on a farm in MN. They had five children, but I am aware of only 2 of their children: Timothy James HANLON b.1864 in WI, and Julia HANLON b.1867. Please email me kctuna@earthlink.net or snail mail Kathy Salmons, 1873 Riverview Dr, Charles City, IA 50616.
My grandmother was Hattie VandeStreek (father was Jan Vande Streek and mother was Gertrude Grietje Hoeker), married to Arthur Wallendal (father - Jan Atses Wallendal and mother AbetAhke Pieters Keuning), all of whom came from Holland in the late 1800s/early 1900s. You can check out my family tree at the following URL:
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jcollects
Any more of my family in the Waupun vicinity? I'd love to hear from you at jcollects@aol.com.
Thank you. Jeanne WALLENDAL JESSIE
to gerrit hulleman
I am the daughter of Henrietta Vandestreek Gunderson, what information can I provide for you? jbogert911@aol.com
Hello, My name is Rev. Peter Twinn, and I looking for any information on the Sloper family. I would be grateful for any assistance, many thanks. Rev. Peter Twinn PTwinn@aol.com
I am looking for more information on my grandparents, Vivian E. Hennessey and Andy Schouten. Vivian E. Hennessey's parents were Minnie Beley and Thomas Hennessey. Vivian was illegitimate. Andy Schouten's parents were John Schouten and Allie Vandeburg. If any information please e-mail me at schouvi@prodigy.net. Thanks, Vivian M. Schouten
I am Gerrit Hulleman from Holland. I am searching the descendants of Jan Aards (or Aarts) and Johanna Hulleman who went in november 1911 to Waupun, Wisconsin. My email is: gjhulleman@freemail.nl
FEEHAN, HANLON. Same posting but updated email address!!! Researching Bridget FEEHAN b.1830 in Ireland. Her father Timothy FEEHAN was b.in Ireland, mother (unknown) also b.in Ireland. Bridget married John HANLON in/near Waupun. An undated newspaper article celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary, saying they They were born in Ireland, and came to this country in the early 1850's, settling in Wisconsin. In 1866 they removed to Minneapolis, and three years later located on a farm in MN. They had five children, but I am aware of only 2 of their children: Timothy James HANLON b.1864 in WI, and Julia HANLON b.1867. Please email me ktuna@mchsi.com or snail mail Kathy Salmons, 1873 Riverview Dr, Charles City, IA 50616.
I am looking for information on the SPILLANE and LANG family. Patrick Henry Spillane b. 1842 Irealnd was my great grandfather. He came over to this country around 1853 with his mother. His father having preceded them. He worked on a farm in Waupun until he enlisted in he Civil War in 1864.(Co.D Third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry) He married Charlotte Elizabeth Lang b. 1847 Cattaraugus Co., New York around 1867 in Waupun. Shortly afterward they moved to Minnesota. Any information regarding them or their parents would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Laurie Gray Behn gray101@aol.com
I am researching the SCHMIDT line, decendents of Frederick Schmidt (d. 1910) and Maria Prange Schmidt (d. 1928), who settled in Dodge & Columbia counties -- at one time in Waupun. The following of their children lived in Waupun or rural Waupun: Henry Schmidt m. Minnie Manthey (Christensen)d. 1952 William (Will) Schmidt m. Augusta Buss d. 1939 Otto Schmidt m. Clara Nicholai, div., m. Clara Voss, div. d. 1963
Interested in hearing from decendents, or anyone who would be kind enough to do a few federal/state census look-ups for me. emhosdil@1st.net
Hi,
I'm interested in any info anyone has on the following Carey's. Andrew John Carey (b. 1857 Waupun), son of William Nelson Carey (1833-1908) and Marie Barnard. Andrew's sister was Julia Carey who married Frank McDaniel. Andrew married Bridget Shaughnessy in Morrison, Brown Co., WI on 21 Sep 1886.
Thanks you! Marion Schmitz zb4ms@juno.com
I am interested in finding more information on the Shanahan's. Im am Ryan Shanahan and currently living in Arizona but my family lives in Michigan. shanafiend@msn.com
Hello to all you researchers in Waupun, I wonder if someone can help me, I am looking for FREDERICK BATES bn aprox 1900 Staffordshire U.K. He emigrated to Waupun in the late 1920's, the last known address at about that time was ... 639 So Madison St, Waupun. he had a daughter Isabel/la and a son (I think) I hope someone can help me please. Thankyou .........Carroline e-mail address ...... c.roberts6@ntlworld.com
Hello,
My surnames I'm rearching in the Waupun area (including the Alto area) are, Dykstra, Van Buren, Van Loenen, Riel, Van Loenen, Peters, Van Loo, Pobanz, Gerretson. I do alot of other names that are not my surname but in my file. I'm willing to share what I have or you can update me on my.
Take Care, Gail Van Buren
I am looking for a man named Enno Stam. He is born in the Netherlands approxematly the year 1918. He immigrated to the USA in 1950. His age (if he is still alive) has to be like 85 years old. He played 50 years ago in a music band as a pianist here in holland. He went to america with his wife and one child. If anyone here knows or knew ENNO STAM, please contact me at m_rullmann@hotmail.com. I will appreciate it. Kind regards M. Rullmann
I am tring to find any information on a Mrs. C. C. Brayton that died in Waupun, Wis. in Nov. 1893 abd the whole Brayton family. I know that she use to live in Valentine, NE too. She might be related to a Mr. C. C. Brayton that died at Fond du Lac, Wis. in Sep. 1897 and/or a Frank Brayton that died also at Fond du Lac in 1917. Any help would be much appriciated. Ryan Brayton (rbrayton@guardlink.net)
Supposedly Charolette Langholff was buried in the Waupun area. Her dob was 1792 born in Ratti Kolmar Prussia. She died May 24, 1877. Can you help me with this. How many cemeteries are there, I believe she was Lutheran - Bonnie Becker at bandb2@merr.com thanks
I am doing genealogy research on the Philander and Nancy (Fowler) Cole family. I understand that Philander and Nancy spent their last years living on their farm Waupun that was inherited by his son Madison and Minnie Cole. Can you tell me if you have any of the above mentioned Cole's listed in any of your Waupun Cemeteries
COLE FAMILY I neglected to add my email address: nk5062@hotmail.com
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Date: 9/20/00 Time: 12:08:34 PM Remote User: Comments I am searching for information on my great-grandparents, Julius Francis Zinda and Eleanore Blanche Trickey. They were married on 19 February 1912 in Waupun at the home of her uncle, Rufus H. Oliver on Brown Street. Her parents were S.F. Trickey and Emma D. Oliver. Theodore Pepouski and Anna Dennis were the witnesses of the marriage. Theodore worked with Julius at the prison. If I make contact with interested parties, I do have some photos (including one of Julius in his uniform from the prison and a wedding photo with Theodore and Anna) and a photocopy of their wedding book, which includes additional information. My e-mail address is greink@juno.com. Thanks in advance.
I MAY be a relative. I am searching for the family of my maternal grandmother, Monica Margaret Zinda. Her father's name was Anton. Mother's name is unknown to me. She was born in Milwaukee in 1888 and married my grandfather, August Peter in 1906. Two brothers that I know of - one being Leo for sure. The other brother has been referred to as Julius and as Frank by my aged mother. Please contact me if there is any possibility of a connection. Thank you.
Phyllis Reynolds Goelz email address is dudpa2000 at earthlink.net I have removed the @ and substituted at to prevent spam.
I attempted to reach Ted Parker(the grandson of Slivers Johnson-unfortunately either he changed his password or whatever. Just want him to know I have two pictures (8x10) dated September 22, 1945. If he reads this he can contact me at travlthought@aol Thanks, Gene Van Cura
Looking for Chris N Ahrens, born 11/1/1878 buried Forest Mound Cemetary. What do I start looking for?
Thank you, Sondra Erdman sondrae124@aol.com
Who holds the burial records for Forest Mound Cemetary, and may they be accessed?
Thank You, kim.eastep@rcn.com
I am interested in any information regarding the descedants of Thomas J. Oliver(abt. 1812 - 1868), my great, great, great grandfather. I am particularly interested in discovering any information concerning his 2nd marriage to J?. She bore 2 sons. The first was his namesake, Thomas John Oliver, the second was Edward Roy Oliver. I believe that J? is the sister of Margaret Bryce, wife of John Bryce(his business partner in a local hardware store).
Thomas Sr. had many other children from his first marriage to Nancy?. They are all buried at Forest Mound Cemetary.... but I haven't been able to locate J? and they disapeared off all local census records after the death of Thomas Sr.
Other surnames connected through marriage are: Hall, Sampey, Ulmer, Wood, Paff, Stafford, Dart, Germain, Harney, Hennesey, Ledell, Wood, Sloan
Thank You!! kim.eastep@rcn.com
Hello My name is vanessa Vander Kolk. I am searching for any of my family that is still living. I belive that Brad and Teri and thier son Theil Vander Kolk may be living in Waupun Wis. thier baby was born 8-4-1990. I saw this in one of the papers. Anyone that may be living in Waupun Wis . Please email me at ladyslick59@yahoo.com or ladyslick59@ccountry.com . Would really like to know and about a Dairy Farm Named Vande Kolk Dairy in Waupun Wis. Thank you for any information. Vanessa Vander Kolk
I am looking for info on ancestors Ralph Andruss, Caroline wilcox, Nelson wilcox, and Seymour Wilcox(the founder of waupun) If any info, please contact me at email rainazteca@aol.com
sincerely Theresa andruss-sois
Hello; I am looking for information on the following family. Bert Vande Kolk b. ca. 1870 in Holland and immigrated some time before 1893. He married Gijebertein (Gerturde) Zoet, also of Holland. Their ch: 1. John b. 10 Jan. 1893 2. Joseph b. 9 July 1895 3. Gerrit b. 10 Dec. 1897 4. Bert Jr. b. 29 Sept. 1902 5. Girtje (Gertie) b. 14 Sept. 1903 and 6. Anne b. 15 Jan. 1906. All children b. in Wisc. Is this family somehow related to the Vande Kolk family that had Vande Kolk Dairy in Waupun? Lucinda Olsen CarlCindy2@comcast.net Any help on any of the above people would be appreciated.
Looking for a record of a Samuel Arnold who appears on the 1880 census for Dodge, WI. Born in N.Y. about 1806/1807. Contact Lu at wopp@pcpros.net
Do you have information on the prison? I have an ancestor who was there from 1868/69 to about 1900. Brian McDonald bmcdonald1@new.rr.com
Hello... My name is Jennifer Taylor (maiden name is Peters)Most of my dad's family and myself were born in Waupun or the surrounding areas. Just looking on some info on my family. My father's name is Larry Peters, son of Marvin and Lillian Peters. Marvin's parents were Charles and Minnie (Smits). Lillian's parents were Harry and Alice Farr (Fennema). Also looking for some info about my father's biological father. His name is Lawrence Beekman (I believe)and i believe Lawrence has a brother whose name is Harold Beekman. I know this is a big request but any info is greatly appreciated... Thank you... Jennifer Taylor Email: jpeters989450545@aol.com
For Gail, I have alot of info on the Pobanz family dating back to 1743. pobeemom@aol.com Don Pobanz
I am searching for my aunt Brenda Jean Taylor she died as a youth. I beleive she died in the 70s;all my dad can remember is they lived in Cody,Nebraska at the time of her death.Her parents names were Kenneth Taylor and Mary Ann Shields.I do think she was born in Oregon in or near Klamath Falls County. My name is:Dennis Taylor email:cempa1977@yahoo.com
I am looking for prison records or any information for Herman Kiplin (grt grandfather). He was in Waupun Prison sometime in 1920's or 1930's. He was living in Ripon WI prior to this.
Sherry Rodencal hideinshade@yahoo.com
Looking for Augustus Andrews who lived in Waupun with wife Julia Ann and daughtewr Julia Amelia. 2nd daughter Ellen Cornelia born there in 1849. Any information would be helpful.
Arch Ott archpipr@aol.com
I am looking for genealogy information on Juanita Vande Kolk b. Waupun, WI abt. 1834. Married James William Tetzlaff b. 1915 in Fairwater, WI. Juanita may have been native american.
I just noticed a typo in my earlier posting...
Juanita Vande Kolk was born in 1924 in Waupun, WI.
Thank you, J Scott wthyme@merr.com
I am looking for Waupun prison records from the 1940's to the 1950's I have information that my great grandfather, George Kendrick was an inmate. Please email me freak4lita@yahoo.com
Thank you
I'm trying to find information about a Lewis Holt that was said to be in at Waupun prison in 1930. Is there anyway I could find out why he would be in prison at that time. Connie Holt cme512@aol.com
Hi i am seeking information about the geneology of my family. please contact me at tsolis1959@aol.com theresa andruss-solis. my family goes back to seymour wilcox of waupun wisconsin. i would like to know much more and further back. seymours parents...
i'd like to know if you have any information on minnie welch she was one of my great..... grand mother's and my mother said she was indian and i would like to know what kind because i already know i'm mik-mack iknow she was born at some point in the 1900's my email adress is butterflygirl392@yahoo.com thank you
I am trying to find the original spelling of the surname Rodencal. I am told it was a German name and had thirteen letters??? Please contact me at david@costacarolina.com
please tell me the history of the andruss name in waupan,wi bertymarie@hotmail.com
If any one has infomation from Jacob Burkheimer to John Emmett i am working on family tree and can use this My Farther is John Aurther Please E mail ( travler@olypen.com)
I am looking for theresa moran too oehljb@aol.com
Hi, I'm CJ. Looking for any information on ELIZABETH HODGE nee CHAPMAN (previous marriages to Unknown Carman and Unknown Finch), wife of Alfred Hodge. Information at hand lists her death in Waupun in the fall of 1863. She had a surviving daughter, Martha, who married a Timothy Probart and later moved to MN. There may have been other Hodge children (4 of hers and several older ones of his from a previous marriage), and possibly a Finch child who all died young. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. musicaiken@yahoo.com
Hope you can help, Looking for parents of Emma Erskine Biles B 9/30/1887 d 4/3/1915 Cody Nebraska (married to Franklin W. Biles)
thank you Doris Terry littlesis29@hotmail.com
Hi, I am not sure you can help but any clues you have would be most appreciated. I am looking for 2 inmates of Waupun Prison. My problem: Dates are sketchy. Fred May or Mays and Larry Sargent went to prison :: far reach guess..I am sure of it being after 1942 within 10years or so. Fred was married in the chapel at the prison to perhap's a Helen. I know this has so few facts. The men were sentenced to natural life but did get out after approx 16-17 years. They were living in MI at the time they left for prison. I cannot come up with anything else that might help. Thanks Brenda kingsleyATaol.com
I am trying to find out when Adam Volk died in Waupun prison 1891 and cause of death. He was sentenced for 14 yrs around April 1, 1891.
pvheathman@interlinc.net
I am trying to find out when Adam Volk died in Waupun prison 1891 and cause of death. He was sentenced for 14 yrs around April 1, 1891.
pvheathman@interlinc.net
I have found a Neil Joseph and his wife Berthe Joseph in the Waupun State Prison in the 1930 Federal Census of Wisconsin. I think I am related to Berthe. Is there any way that I can find out from the prison authorities (or anyone else who might have the information) why this husband and wife were sentenced to prison? This is somewhat of a mystery in the family. Thanks for your help.
Roger Anderson
Roger Anderson: Please email the Waupun Public Library at wpl at mwfls.org if you would like prison information. I prefer to not reply on this board.
Thank you.
I am in search of Anna Dennis, with whom I tramped around Europe in 1979. She was 17 then. I was 20. I am Cathleen "Cathy" Swanson in Kenwood, California, PO Box 845, 95452 U.S.A. The last time I saw Anna, she lived in Van Couver, Canada. I lived in Winter Park, Colorado.
I am looking for any information on Goodell or Bellows familiesMy great Aunt Augusta Zabel, Bellows married a James Goodell. Augusta had a daughter Vida Bellows. Looking for any info. e mail me at gramsvb@ excite.com Thank you.
Looking for information on my Great Great Grandfather came from Tyrone Ireland in the early 1800 Arther MccLain and my Great Grandmother Maggie was born in waupun in feb 11, 1862 she later married Willis Hays if you have any information.
haysdude40@wmconnect.com
Am trying to find any info on these families. The Roebke's and the Wruck's ANyone with any info would be greatly apppreciated
for info on Roebke and Wruck or Naffin failed to post my e mail gramsvb@excite.com
I am part of the Bellows family from Prussia long ago, to Vermont in the states..and currently live in Ca with the Rest of Bellows...I understand I have family in Prussia...you could be it...I wantto find my extended German Family.../ British
Hi..I am part of a Bellows Family...If there is any info on a family from Prussia who moved to Vermont I would like a contact. I am 17 and live with the Bellows family in Ca. I do Believe when My grand mother and Grandfather( generations ago) Moved to vermont from Prussia around the late 1800's. My Grandmother has told me that we still have an ectended family in germany...I would like to know for sure,
I am looking for the baptismal records for Cecelia Archer and William Archer. They were most likely baptised between 1856-1858 in a Catholic Church near the Waupan prison. Their father (Richard Archer) worked as a carpenter constructing the prison. The Archer family moved to Milwaukee about 1860 where subsequent children were baptised.
Which Cemetery is used for the unclaimed residentsof the Institutions and is the area open to the public. Thanks for any info. I have an Uncle who is attempting to track someone down for Resident at the nursing home in King. Thanks for any info.
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I am trying to find information on the Robert K. Meiklejohn (b. 7-24-1826)family. He married Katharine Vinton (b. 10-29-1831). Looking for their parents and sibling. Robert and Katharine were both burried in Waupun, Wisconsin. Thank you.
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Looking for information on Michael Donovan (possibly O'Donovan) b: Oct. 31, 1840 in Dunmanway, Cork, Co., Ireland. Arrived in New York in June of 1867 and went to Waupun, WI. In October of 1867 filed for citizenship in Dodge County, WI. Married Sarah Rowells (b:Feb.13, 1851 to Luke & Margaret Rowells in Saratoga, NY) on April 29, 1969 in Waupun, WI. Michael and Sarah did move to Nebraska in 1870 and then back to WI by 1875(?). Only two of their children were born in Waupun. Mary A. Donovan (b:4/18/1875) and William L. Donovan (b:11/17/1878). 1880 Census for Chester, Dodge, WI shows Michael O'Donovan, Sarah, Richard F., Mary A., and Luke W. By 1885 they were back in Nebraska. I do know that Sarah Rowells had a sister, Mrs. Ellen Donovan that stayed in Waupun, WI. She might have been married to a Dennis Donovan. Have no idea how related to Michael, pretty sure not brothers. Hope someone can help fill in some blanks. Thank you so much! Janelle Donovan
Looking for information on Michael Donovan (possibly O'Donovan) b: Oct. 31, 1840 in Dunmanway, Cork, Co., Ireland. Arrived in New York in June of 1867 and went to Waupun, WI. In October of 1867 filed for citizenship in Dodge County, WI. Married Sarah Rowells (b:Feb.13, 1851 to Luke & Margaret Rowells in Saratoga, NY) on April 29, 1969 in Waupun, WI. Michael and Sarah did move to Nebraska in 1870 and then back to WI by 1875(?). Only two of their children were born in Waupun. Mary A. Donovan (b:4/18/1875) and William L. Donovan (b:11/17/1878). 1880 Census for Chester, Dodge, WI shows Michael O'Donovan, Sarah, Richard F., Mary A., and Luke W. By 1885 they were back in Nebraska. I do know that Sarah Rowells had a sister, Mrs. Ellen Donovan that stayed in Waupun, WI. She might have been married to a Dennis Donovan. Have no idea how related to Michael, pretty sure not brothers. Hope someone can help fill in some blanks. Thank you so much! Janelle Donovan donovan@dustdevil.com
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Iam looking for someone who can make a picture of a familygrave on the Waupun Forest Mound Cemetary. Name of the family is KAREL. This family went to Waupun, Wisc. in 1912. I hope to hear from you.
Greetings Richard Carels from the Netherlands.
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Hi, I am looking for prison records from Waupun prison in the late 1940's. Any suggestions as to where I might locate these papers? Thank you, Diane Heim diane@dwave.net
i am looking for audrey lynn winchell side family and she was married to wilfred tobias if you have any thing on her side please email me at audreykiefer2003@ yahoo.com she is my grandma thank you from little audrey
I heard you had some infor on Jacob Burkheimer can you E mail this to me John R. Burkheimer
Just to appologise this is my new email addrees for those who wished to contact me re the Sloper family. Thanks
I am trying to find information on the Robert K. Meiklejohn (b. 7-24-1826)family. He married Katharine Vinton (b. 10-29-1831). Looking for their siblings and children. Robert and Katharine were both burried in Waupun, Wisconsin. Thank you.
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I am looking for the burial record of Electa Sheldon who died in 1886 in Mount Vernon Ohio but was shipped to Waupun for buriel...not clear why.
Looking for any/all information on my great grand-father, August [Bertha] Hilgendorf. He was sentenced to life in the 1890's & died in 1903 in Dodge county. Are there any prison and cemetary records? Thank you.
To those visiting this site:
Unfortunately we don't have much information here on prisoners and we have no prison records.
In September 2005 I wrote to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections regarding the records of incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals. I received a response back in November 2005. I will quote from the letter received:
"We do have records located here in Madison, WI, these are for offenders who have been released from a correctional center or institution. We also have records at each institution, which are records for currently incarcerated persons. The proper procedure to request copies is the individual needs to send a written request asking for specific information. They will also need to read, fill out, and sign an 1163 form, which is the Authorization to Disclose Non-Health information or 1163A form, which is the authorization for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information."
Later on in the letter, it mentions that the Madison office is only required to keep 5 years of records. However, it is not clear if it is all records or just certain ones. It also mentions that a random 10% of the records are given to the Wisconsin Historical Society, so if the Wisconsin Department of Corrections can't help, you could contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.
The forms mentioned above can be found by doing a google search for them.
If you have other questions, please contact the library using the email address at the bottom of this page.
I am looking for an obituary for Frank Louie Bernart who died in Waupun November 08, 1939. His wife Frances died November 26, 1939. Frank was the asst warden at Wisconsin State Prison in Waupun. I have been told that there are several newspaper articles that mention Deputy Frank Bernart from Waupun, WI and they were dated April and May 1936 - two were in the Sheboygan Press and the other was the Oshkosh Northwestern. If anyone has access to these I would appreciate copies or transcriptions of the articles.My name and address are Mike Keller, 8645 Alden Lane, Windsor, California, 95492 and my e-mail address is jmichaelkel@comcast.net Thank you.
looking for to trace ancestory, garnd father albert anna jacobus hendrik keuning
looking for to trace ancestory, grand father albert anna jacobus hendrik keuning (born hollandaround the turn of the century) (immagrated to New Zealand 1951)
any information on keuning ancestory history welcome
albert keuning born 1 / 9 / 1939 Renkum Holland (netherlands)
Father albert anna jacobus hendrik keuning born around 1908 Holland (netherlands)
contact rkbc@ihug.co.nz
I have a great great uncle who was in the Wisconsin State Prison for many years - approx 1868 to 1899. His name was Patrick McDonald. I am interested in learning whether there were pictures of the inmates, any history on him, pictures of prison and any history of Waupun during that time.
Thanks, Brian McDonald
I am interested in any information on the van Hengel family in Waupun. Arnold van Hengel (grandfather) owned the Rexal drugstore at Madison and Main. (Now a realestate office) He and Rosamond are buried in the Calvary Cemetery about 1 min N on road M. My Father John Arnold van Hengel was recently buried there also.
I am looking for Peter Weidner who died in North Waupun in 1879. I have found his death certificate, but am looking for birth certificates of his children 1858-1872, a map and his grave. I would like to know if the library has Directories. I am going to visit there this weekend.
Can you please email me a list of cemeteries and a listing of cemeteries
Hi,
Sias Law Offices, LLC is trying to locate the date of death for Robert Vanderstreek of Alto, WI. Please contact us as soon as possible. MaryAnn
I am searching for photos of Fairwater Wisconsin or of any people inf Fairwater
I am searching for the Gorehouse family of Waupun i think Wiliam Gorehouse married a Falbe of Fairwater, if anyone as info or any photos please contact me.
I am looking for any information on the family of William Henry Doubleday. William and his wife, Ida Grace Wolcott, lived in Waupun for most of their lives. He was born May 1863 in Fond Du Lac County and died 05 May 1928. He is said to have lost his mind over losing all his money and had to be put into the asylum until his death. There was a son, Earl, and possibly more. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Kathy
hello i have a question i am tim shanahan i am trying to track down any relitives still living my dads dad wa born in county kerry Ireland.
,looking for info on birth and or death of Yannitji Vande Kolk. SHe was born about 1891 to Bert Vande Kolk, possibly in town of Trenton.
also info on a Gertie Vande Kolk birth and or death. Born around 1903 possibly in town of Waupun. Parents Bert vande Kolk
believe both died at a young age.
Looking for information on Nellie Place (or Lang) born about sept 19 1865 in waupun and married there about 1885 to Edward Hyde (of Sharon) she may have been raised Catholic. Thank you
i'm looking Thomas Sampey who was a convict in 1860. Convict No 6450 Ship Name Norwood (Journey 1) Ship Arrival Date 9 Jun 1862 Birth Date 1833 Crime violence to superior officer Sentence Country England Length of Sentence 8yrs Crime violence to superior officer Sentence Date 1860 Sentence Place Manchester
Looking for information on the two daughters and son of Ira Rollen Andruss. Their names are Vera Lorain, Debbie, and Ira Michael. They may or may not have the last name Andruss due to there mother and above named father devorcing. Their mother took them and moved to Chicago after the seperation. Very Important to find them. There father is not doing good health wise he would like to come in contact with them along with their other siblings to name some... Joyce, John, Joellen, Jack, Robert(bob), Denny, Jill, Jennifer, Harry. If you have any information please contact me at babyj_angeleyes@yahoo.com
I have a picture of a young woman dressed, I believe, I believe, for confirmation. On the back is written Clara Voss/Foss? Does anyone have any information about the young woman or her lineage? Thank you.
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i am looking for audrey llyn winchell side family can you please help me .
I am looking for Information on the Bates Family of Brady, Texas, in particular reference to Edwin Newell Bates. I would appreciate any information available. Thanks, Ron Lewman
looking for theresa marie moran born 1/1957 married 2 boys then divorced now somewhere in new york cj wrote me plesae write with any info janice
I'm tracing the emigrated branches of the family in the USA, esp. Waupun. The oldest ancestors Van de Streek firstly lived on the “bovenstreek” in the municipality of Oldebroek, The Netherlands. After 1735 Egbert Gerrits lives in Oosterwolde. He there married and lived in the hamlet "de streek". There our surname comes from: Van (= from) de Streek! All Vande(r)Streeks I found so far are to be traced as descendants of emigrated family-members in de book “Oud Veluws Geslacht Van de Streek” All “vande(r)Streek’s” in the USA are descended from ancestors, mentioned in the “Van de Streek-genealogy I examine. Hope you can and will help me tracing the family-members from the point their families emigrated.
I am looking for information about a Wisconsin Prison inmate who is listed in the 1930 Census. His name is Harry Dunse aka Harry Dunes. I am particularly interested in his crime, conviction and if he died in prison. Thank you
looking for decendants of richard frances schmidt of monmouth nj i am his first child and would like to know if there are any other children
looking for decendants of richard frances schmidt of monmouth nj i am his first child and would like to know if there are any other children eviegayle@netscape.com
looking for decendants of richard frances schmidt of monmouth nj i am his first child and would like to know if there are any other children eviegayle@netscape.com
I just discovered that my g-g-grandfather is listed as a prisoner in the 1910 census at the Wisconsin State prison in Wanpun. We had no idea that he had been in jail although no one would ever talk about him and that might be why. His name was Joseph Geischer and he was 54 from Germany. Is there any way to discover what crime he committed to be put there? Norma Karter nckarter@flash.net
I am looking for a family tree. My parents are Gary & Lynnell Nummerdor. And my Grandparents are Allen and Vera Nummerdor. You can email me at hairstylinlainee@yahoo.com
Hello, My Great-grandmother was Wilhelmina Schmidt. Her father was Frederick Schmidt and her mother was Maria Prange Schmidt. I have extensive family history, pictures, obits, etc. on this line of the Schmidt's. You may contact me at kremerp@sbcglobal.net
i am looking for on my grandma s side winchell and i need some help because i think that i have aunts and uncles to . she was married to my grandpa wilfred tobias but i need help finding some on his side family to i now he has twin sisters and i need to fine out where they are at. thank you for helpping me . audrey
I am trying to find out when Peter Weidner arrived in Waupun. He shows up in the 1860 census and on the land map of Waupun in 1874. I think he may have worked on the Waupun Prison, but am uncertain. He is buried in the cemetery in Waupun. Are there records for Waupun Prison construction workers? Where could I get church records of marriages. He was probably married around 1854. He married Katherine Kappel. She is also buried in the cemetery. Karen.Weidner@va.gov
I am looking for a relative who was responsible for the building of Waupun Prison. Are there any records of the original construction workers? His last name is Reinhard
I'm looking for the family of my father, he is deceased. Died in Erie Pa. Jan. 1972. His name is william John Buckley. He had/ has a brother pat, daniel(dec.)Asister Doris, husband Steve. Who I believe were in the Cal. area. His mothers name was Mary and I believe the kids grew up in St Josephs Orphanage in Erie,Pa. I know of know other relitivesbesides another brother whose name i don't recall and Doris' daughter, Stephanie. Doris' last name that I know of was Mohonovich.
I am looking for the baptismal records for Cecelia Archer and William Archer. They were most likely baptised between 1856-1858 in a Catholic Church near the Waupan prison. Their father (Richard Archer) worked as a carpenter constructing the prison. The Archer family moved to Milwaukee about 1860 where subsequent children were baptised.
i am looking for audrey lynn wenchell side family and i am her grand daughter and i need more ifmoation on her side thank you for your help from audrey
Seeking information on the family of Alfred Hodge, born ca 1790, Middlesex Co. CT his first wife was Sarah Stratton, following her death, he married Elizabeth. Alfred lived in CT, NY, PA, MI, WI and reportedly died in 1852.
I am Kevin Deis Starks,the son of Clifton Ostrom Starks and Delores (Degraff) Starks. I was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin. My mother's parents Peter and Hannah Degraff lived in Waupun for many, many years. I have brothers, Bruce, Peter, Gary and a sister Holly. If someone needs more information, please email me at kdstarks@cox.net.
I am searching for any information regarding Peter and Hannah DeGraff who raised my mother Delores (DeGraff) Starks. She married Clifton Ostrom Starks back in the early 1950's. My grandfather, Peter DeGraff was apparently murdered in the early 1990's. I'd like to know more about my mother's real parents and if there were any other siblings. Please contact me at kdstarks@cox.net.
Would like to find any info of the Bert Vande Kolk/ Gertrude Zoet family. Or ways to search,,, thanx
the person looking for info on bert vande kolk.gertrude zoet family, contact me. I have info on both going way back
I am looing for an obit for Thomas J. Oliver who died in Nov. 1891 in Waupun at the age of 29 years. I am almost positive this is Thomas the son of Thomas Oliver and Janet nee Meikle but would like a little more proof. Thomas,the father, died in 1868 and is buried in Forest Mound, but I can't find the son Thomas. Any help will be appreciated. R. Craig
Seeking information about the DOWNS (DOWNES) and FEEHAN (FEEGHAN, FEHAN, FAGAN) families who lived in Fond du Lac area of Wisconsin before 1900.
I have recently found information that my ggggranndfather might have lived and died in Waupun in the mid 1850's. He was William Christian Reinhard (the first). His wife was Maria Catharina Thomas. According to my info, he died about 1858. They immigrated to Wisconsin from Germany in 1852. William Christian Reinhard II also lived there for some time while building the prison. He was one of the architects on the project. Thank you very much.
A am researching a Charles A. Christopherson who was in prison in Waupun 1907-1915. He was a resident of Polk Co. and sentenced in Polk Co., WI. Do you have records related to him? Or perhaps you could direct me as to where to look. Richard Kretzschmar
Looking for information on Great great granparents. Ellen Hillebert born 1852 in clark county Illinois. She married Solomon Brown, and lived in Town of Waupun Wis. in 1868,where Lola Brown livwd when she was 2. Trying to find information if she (Lola) or her mother Ellen, was born on a Indian reservation. Please Email me with any information on this family. Thank You, Evelyn Freitas (daughter of Norman Young) Part of the Brown, King Young ancestors.
I am looking for any family information on Hackbarth, Kempfer, VanBeek, Descov. Thank you.
I have heard I had a relative that was once a warden at the Waupun prision. His name may have been O'Laughlin. We have an ash tray that was said to have been made at the prision. It is cast iron and it is two hands held together as if one were waitng for them to be filled with water. At the wrists there are grapes and grape leaves. Does anyone know if this info is true? Rich Ring
I am looking for any info on a Frank Brayton. I know he was married to my great gramma Alma, who later divorced him and married Albert Bergner(sp?). Frank and Alma had three boys: Dell, Sam, and Porter Brayton. I was told that Porter spent quite some time in prison (for drugs?)- no more info on him. Sam was my grandfather (I believe he is buried somewhere in CO). His son, Sanford Arthur was my Dad (Aug.22,1915-Dec. 9, 1967). My dad was born in Elo, WI.
I am looking for any information on the following, particularly death and/or burial info if available: David M. Adams and Jessie Phelps Adams m. 1886? Jessie died c. 1888? Vileta Bacon and Frederic Bacon; children of Alma and Leonard Bacon, born in the 1870's and probably died before 1890; appeared in 1880 census Elizabeth Marsh: burial information? Thank you for any help you can offer. CJ
I am looking for any information on the following, particularly death and/or burial info if available: David M. Adams and Jessie Phelps Adams m. 1886? Jessie died c. 1888? Vileta Bacon and Frederic Bacon; children of Alma and Leonard Bacon, born in the 1870's and probably died before 1890; appeared in 1880 census Elizabeth Marsh: burial information? Thank you for any help you can offer. CJ
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i am looking for audrey lynn winchell sidefamily if you have any information on her pleas email me at that email address thank you audrey kiefer audrey lynn winchell is my grandma and i am named after her.
I am looking for cause of death of Hermina (Minnie) Wilderman born September,1873, died April, 1915. She was the first wife of my grandfather Nicolaas Dijkgraaf/Degraff. Thank you. Linda Johnson
I am looking for the cause of death of Hattie (Harrriet) DeGraff McCabe. Born May of 1908, died Nov, 1976. Was married to Benjamin Fenton McCabe. Thank you. Linda Johnson
I am researching the CHAPIN family in Wisconsin. My grandfather's name was Chester John Sylvester Chapin. My aunt referenced several books from "the library" in her history of the family...but I don't know which library, and she did not attach sources to her "facts", so I am trying to track them down. Can you search your Index for me, and tell me what books you have in your collection that might help me? Thanks! Lynn Darlene CHAPIN Parkis
I'm looking for information on my grandfather "Slivers Johnson". He was a clown for many years.
LOOKING FOR INFO REGARDING PRISION INMATES AFTER YEAR 1930. LOOKING FOR A DAVID DANIEL HICKMAN OR DANIEL DAVID HICKMAN INCARCERATED IN WISCONSIN.
Can someone look to see in the Cemetery listing for Waupun whether there are any Kappel's buried there? I also am interested in finding the marriage between Peter Weidner and Catherine (Katherine) Kappel early 1850's. If someone can find information regarding William Reinhard who was involved in the design of the Waupun prison, I would appreciate it. He lived in Waupun for a period of time and had a son born there. I know there is a street named after him right next to Peter Weidner's property. He married Peter Weidner's sister (Anna Marie Weidner) Thank you Karen Weidner
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather who was in prison at the waupun prison sometime around the 1920's. His name is Charles S. Butterfield. He would have died in prison after killing his wife's (genevieve) father. If anyone knows how I can get this information on him, please let me know. Thanks!!
Looking for information on a Michael C. Hough that was a convict in 1905 at the prison at that time curious why he was there.
My name is Kenneth Laykovich and I am trying to find out where my grandfather Frank Laykovich is buried.He was sent to the Central State Hospital for the Insane at Waupon in May of 1936.Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I have the following information on the Thomas Sampey family: Thomas Sampey (Ch 13 October 1815 Hawton, England - 31 March 1862 Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri) married 20 June 1848 at Hawton to Elizabeth Jenner (1825 - 10 January 1897 at Waupun, Wisconsin) 2nd Generation Grace Sampey (30 June 1849 Hull, England - ) married 4 July 1866 to Robert L. Oliver 4 May 1834 Scotland - ) an attorney. Elizabeth Jenner Sampey (died 1851 Lincoln, England) William Sampey (6 February 1853 Waupun - ) Ada G. Sampey (10 February 1854 Waupun - ) married 2 January 1875 to George B. Durand, a physician, son of William Henry and Elizabeth Butt Durand. 3rd Generation Ada Oliver (February 1867 - ) an artist Gertrude G. 'Gertie' Oliver (1873 - supposed to have died at age 34) Grace Oliver (June 1878 - ), a dressmaker married John L. Hartgerink From various papers in Wisconsin I found that Mr. Sampey was a prosperous farmer but in 1861 while he was in the army, his property was sold at a Sheriff's sale. After his death, in 1862 another property listed as being owned by Thomas Sampey, his wife and John Oswin was to be sold at a different Sheriff's sale. John Oswin was married to Thomas Sampey's sister and was also deceased by this time. We have no evidence that John Oswin ever went to America but would welcome confirmation of this. I'd be interested to talk with other family members.
I have heard my grandfather died at the prison in Waupon. His name was John Rucinski.
I have heard my grandfather died at the prison in Waupon. His name was John Rucinski. Would appreciate any information on him.
More information on the Sampey family: I hadn't traced William the son of Thomas Sampey and Elizabeth Jenner of Wisconsin until now. William was born 6 February 1853 in Waupum, Wisconsin and died 29 December 1903 in Traill County, North Dakota (yes Traill has 2 'ls'). He ran the Mayville Hotel, Mayville, North Dakota and drove some kind of a service between two towns (buss driver on 1900 census under Sampy). He married Hattie E. ______ (10 June 1859 -22 February 1920). After William's death, she remarried Arthur C. Rapp who also left her a widow by the 1920 census. William and Hattie had two children, Hazel (about 1890) who married Peter Adams, and Gladys (about 1895). Hope this helps.
Hello! I am seeking anything about my great great grandfather, Job Allen Canfield and his wife, Mary Allen Mosher Canfield who came to Waupun, Dodge Co., WI. sometime after 1845. Mary gave birth to a son, Henry Obediah Canfield in 1848 while in Waupon, Dodge Co., WI. (So they had to have come to WI between 1845 and 1848.) Anything that you can find would be greatfully appreciated. Job was a judge when they migrated to MN after WI. He might have been a judge in WI as well. This is a conjecture. Thanking you very kindly for your time. Best wishes, Susan L. Van Horn Vhirs@aol.com Carlsbad, Ca.
looking for information on the voss family,CLARA Voss. Wilbur Voss.Raymond Voss. Daisey Voss she marriedRalph Garrett. would like to know claras mother and fathers name.think they are from an indian tribe.
Would Waupum State prison have any information on prisoners from abt 1911? Thank you, Helen Anderson
I am searching for Waupan prison records & conviction from approx 1942-1949 with reference to inmate Willis E Dinger who was there 12-18 months.
I am searching for Waupan prison records & conviction from approx 1942-1949 with reference to inmate Willis E Dinger who was there 12-18 months.
I am looking for any information on a Garrett Williamsen ,that worked for the city of waupun,he died in 1973,born in 1899, I was told he worked dor the sanitation dept. Am doing a family history on the williamson family and need some help.He had a son Dirk williamson,James, Alice,alsoLooking for his father and mother if that information could be found.would be appreciated. thank you for your time Larry ,
Hello Pam, I received your email regarding Garrett Willemsen, it was very helpful , thank you again. If you have any information on the Tapstra families or Willemsen in regards to obituaries etc, you can fax them to me at 920-924-6020. My cell no is 920-251-3757 if you have a question for me feel free to call . Again thanks much, and have a good day. Larry
Would the Waupun Prison keep any records dating back to 1911? Researching the murder of a family member in 1911. The murderer was sent to Waupun.
I would like to find out more information about my aunt Yvonne Columbias life in waupun I know she was a reporter and also loved to golf at the country club she collected antiqutes. I loved her very much and would like to here any thing .Freinds,stories, gossip. karlarae
Seeking info on my uncle, specifically his date of birth. His name was Alexander Paul Leikam and he was a prisoner at Waupun around March, 1934. Also requested is the date of his transfer to Canadian prison system. Thank you.
looking for theresa marie moran 50 /4 sons/last 2 given up .can you help robert was1 john was2 justin was 3 mine was 4 can you help
I am trying to locate Jacqueline Johnson, she was born in prison in Waupun Prison around 1930. I found a Margaret Johnson, but was not able to find anything on prison births. Could you steer me in the right direction? I understand she was adopted by a family and there was another daughter born later to the same woman, Karen is her name, and later a half brother. Family members do not talk about this. Linda
I am looking for Wruck ancestors anf relatives who came fom Poland after 1890 or from Russia before 1890 or from Germany after 1922. Who is able to say, that his or her Wruck ancestors had lived in those times there or still live in Poland would make me very happy. I am from Germany. Most of them emigrated to the USA, Canade and Australia.
I am trying to find relatives and I hope so ,that I can find member of the Wruck family,who have lived in Pierwoschin or still live there. My father, Johann Wruck, born in 1893, his father died in 1922 and his mother, Elisabeth Kreft, died in 1921. Please contact me. wstrohmeier@gelsennet.de from Germany
I am looking for Wruck ancestors anf relatives who came fom Poland after 1890 or from Russia before 1890 or from Germany after 1922. Who is able to say, that his or her Wruck ancestors had lived in those times there or still live in Poland would make me very happy. I am from Germany. Most of them emigrated to the USA, Canade and Australia.
I WOULD LIKE ANY HELPS AND HINTS INTO THE LIFE OF MY RELITIVE SEYMOUR WILCOX,THE FOUNDER OF WAUPAN,WI OBITS,FAMILY PICS AND NEWS OR ETC... WOULD BE GREAT!!!WHAT DO THEY HAVE DOWN IN MUSEUM ABOUT WILCOX FAMILY AND SO ON ? WHAT ABOUT THE LIBRARY? ANY OTHER PEOPLE I CAN CONTACT?...THANKS...FROM ONE OF YOU ALL
Hi, my daughter was just curious to know about her ancestors. Her fathers last name is Timinski. Her father, grandparents, and great grandparents all lived in Pennsylvania. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
I am trying to gather info on my fathers side.his name is/was Harold Martin Sjurset JR
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Iam looking for info on my mom side of family Her name is/was Wanda Lou Warfel,her mother was Peral may reed/warfel,mother Maggie reed/balaski looking to see if we are realy cherokee indain. also info on my grandpa Lenard e Warfel thank u linda sjurset
I am doing research on my grandfather's family and I have heard that he was incarcerated in Waupun Prison in 1910. Does anyone know how I can get records for him? Thank you. Lori
I'm researching my family history and know very little. My father was John Edward Reilly. He died in 1991 in Shawano, Wis. He wa a high school teacher for 25 years. Please help me find more info
My great grandmother Anna "Annie" Meyer was born at Waupam Wisconsin on May 9, 1871. Her parents were Henry Meyer and Melissa (Winslow) Meyer. I really, really, need her birth record. I am also looking for her husband Nicholas Welter's birth record. He was born in Wisconsin October 16, 1868. I am told that he was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. His fathers name was Nicholas "Nick" also. He was raised there as a child. Thank you.
Can anyone help me? I'm looking for my grandmother's parents, her name is Ida Theresa Bethke (Baedke- being german), she was confirmed May 30,1890 at a Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairwater, WI. I believe her father was Johann Bethke, I have no idea who her mother was. Ida was born in Utley, on October 15, 1877, and she died in Augusta, WI. on June 29, 1922, she married Wilhelm G. Strauch in 1901, at Augusta. This all the information I have on my grandmother or her father. I would appreciate any help that you could give. My email is mmccartney@netscape.com Thanks so much. Marge
Hallo, I am looking for genealogical data about Derk Beernink [1835-1900] and his wife Elizabeth ter Beest [~1838-?]. They only informatio i have is that Derk died in Waupun at November 11, 1900. They both moved to the USA about 1855 and maried approx. about 1858. If you have any information about these two people, pls. contact me. Thank you.
gina von cura /I am in reference to your answering your e mail.what 2 pictures do you have from 1945 please write back clarify janice oehljb@aol.com
I am helping a relative search for a family member. He was buried in the Waupun Prison Cemetery. Where is this located? Co-workers living in Waupun thought it might be the Cattaraugus Cemetery but weren't sure. Are the graves marked? I'd like to send her a photo of the marker, if there is one. Thank You kpetersen5@charter.net
Looking to link my Great granfather, Sheldon Chapin, to the rest of the Chapin's in the area. He was born in 1923 in WI, and I was told he had 16 brothers and sisters. I think I have been to the Chapin farm in Waupun. Any info would be great!
I am still looking for my great grandmother Anna Meyer birth record or some other type of information in Dodge? County, Wisconsin, Herman Wis. May 9, 1871. Also the birth record of the guy she married "Nick" Nicolas Welter born October 16, 1868. They moved to Wood Lake, Yellow Medicine Country and that is where their 5 children were born. I am also trying to detemine whether Carl "Nick" Welter's mother's maiden name was Annie Neuens or Annie Schons. Or was Annie Neuens and Annie Schons the same person (through marriages, etc.?
I am looking for Erdmann ancesters who immigrated to WI in 1845-1846. The father's name was Christian Erdmann 1779-1853. He and four of his grown children are buried in the Dodge/Jefferson County cemeteries, but I can't find a record in any cemetery records. (Christian jr. 1804-1854) (Johann Michael 1816-1847) (Dorothea Marie Erdmann Luhmann -and possibly Kottke- 1816-1858- She left 4 daughters) and Elizabeth Erdman Wagner 1827-1854. I believe she was Ferdinand Wagner's first wife.) Please direct me as where to search. Thank you. Joyce Erdman(n)Thayer.
Hello, I am trying to find records for an ancestor that was in the Waupun State Prison according to the 1880 US Census. Any ideas as to where I could get prisoner information from that time - reason for conviction, length of sentence, etc.? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Cheers, James
I am looking for following data: - Seymour (also Simon or Semsar) Beernink born 02-09-1856 in Milwaukee, son of Derk (Dirk) Beernink and Elizabeth ter Beest died 01-11-1932, 76 years old. Question: where did he die? He was married to Dela T. van Pelten. I am looking for genealogical data like date of birth, marriage and when she died. If you have any data, pls contact me. Marchel.
I'm looking for information of a drowning possibly in Fox Lake that may have been 6-27-1885. I believe it was written of in the Waupun newspaper of the time. I also have the date of 7-3-1885 which may be of the funeral. I would like to know if this was 13 year old Frank Fraundorf of Leroy, son of Joseph and Katherina Fraundorf. Can anyone look this up for me. Thanks, Kathy
I am janice oehl my son birth mom is theresa marie moran she had 4 boys 1 was john /robert/justin/eliza name at birth changed to robert she is in new york she is 52 blonde hair blue eyes problems she gave john and robert while married to their birth father then justin catholic home bureau n.y. then elizah bobby catholic home bureau I missed justion he went to a local family with a adopted columbian child bobby is mine .I cannot find his brothers or her but chances are relared.call me 3864477751 with info on her or boys only thank you janice
Looking for information on Seymour Wilcox, born in 1784 died 1858 he married Aura or Aury Gage they had 9 children.
At the Waupon Heritage Museum a family genealogy is listed called Buchholz family in america. could someone please look in the book and tell me if it caontains any information about the Buchholz family in Ripon Wisconsin.
Hi My Father was born on the 1.9.1939 and his name is Albert Keuning. I'm also looking for information about his father ( Albert Keuning ) and mother ( Maria ) many thanks Anita Keuning
I am looking for a date of death, cemetery record and obituary for Zeno P Tilton, who died sometime between 1900 and 1905 in Waupun. He was a resident in Waupun for at least 25 years
Hello, I am looking for the death date of a Waupun resident. His name is Edgar James Hazen Jr. He was born 31 December 1871 and died after 1944. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you. Steven W. Thompson, Eau Claire, WI.
I am searching for information about my mother's great uncle - Waupun Chief of Police W. L. Tetzlaff circa 1930's - 1940's. (Additional info: mother's maiden name Luderus, her uncle Fred Luderus played baseball for the Phillies, hometown Milwaukee) Any info would be greatly appreciated.
How do I change my e-mail address. It was formally kretweed@cornernet.com. Now it is kretwine@gmail.com. My request for information about Charles Christmas is dated 7/12/2007. Richard Kretzschmar
Looking for information reguaring a Nellie Place 9B abt 1865)or Nellie Lang who was born and raised in Waupun. Her mother was Mary Hughes Place Lang and her father was Elijah Place (may have died abt 1865-66)or the father may have been ?Lang. She married Edward Hyde of Sharon Walworth,WI in Waupun in @ 1880. In her 1959 obit several Lang family members are mentioned. Thank you A greatful great greandaughter who remembers her.
I am looking for the death dates and burial places of George A. & Sarah A. Johnson. Both died between the 1920 & 1930 censuses and were 71 and 69 respectively in 1920. They lived in Waupun. Thank you.
In more than one book about Buffalo NY early history it is stated that Bernard(Barnet)Lichtenstein came to Waupun, Wi. sometime in the 1870's. One book published in 1879 states that he was still there in 1879. I have searched the census to no avail. I would appreciate any assistance in finding my great,great,great,grandfather. Thank you.
Can you give me a list of lutheran churches that existed in Waupun in 1850. Did they publish a newsletter? Do they still have their church records Are they available to review during the 1850 period I am searching information on Peter Weidner he bought land in Wuapun and his track is along the river and on your maps. His wife sold the land in 1879 or 1880. Is it possible to get a copy of the land sale or purchase? Karen Weidner
Hello, The 1930 US Census indicates a man that I beleive to be by great grandfather was incarcarated at Waupun State Prison. His name was Henry Duffy and he was born in 1876. Can you help me find additional information out about his incarcaration?
I just sent an email about Henry Duffy, but did not include how to reach me. You can email me at jguttin1@progressive.com
I am trying to find if Archie Layton and Ray Crary, who were sentenced 5 Jan 1932 to 3-5 years in Waupun, actually served any portion of their sentence and when they were paroled (Archie is a distant cousin to me). Thank you very much for your help. Larry Harden
I am tracking the death of a prisoner who died Feburary 9, 1884. The name is William Kasprowicz. Any information on survivors or just any info appreciated. Wife was Anna. I believe there were 5 children. Thanks for your help