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Clark County, Wisconsin

January -July 2006 Updates

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6/30/2006

Biographies: The Albert Mohr Family (new photo addition); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Biographies: The Koboski Family of Humbird, WI; researched by Cindy Dressler.

6/28/2006

Dewhurst Township: Hatfield Chamber of Commerce (21 Jun 2006); transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

6/27/2006

County-wide Info: Old News Clips, Jul 20, 2005; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

County-wide Info: Old News Clips, Aug. 3, 2005; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

6/26/2006

County-wide Info: Old News Clips, Aug. 13, 1997; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

6/25/2006

Biographies: Fredrick & Christina Rossman; (expanded biography & new photos) contributed by the Rossman Family.

Biographies: Peter Glasshof, Civil War Soldier; contributed by Gerald Glasshof with added research by Lani Bartelt.

Biographies: Sylvester Sweet, Civil War Soldier; contributed by Mary Ellen Timm.

Biographies: James Alfred Tilden Notes; contributed by Kay Boylan

Dewhurst Township: Community Pages--125 Years of Hatfield Dam History; written by Toddy Porath and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Clark Co., WI Military History: Highground Memorial Park; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

6/24/2006

Colby Township: Churches--Dedication of the M. E. Church in Colby, WI (1883), transcribed by Stan.

Washburn Township: School Pages--1952-53 Shortville Classroom, transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Eaton Township: School Pages--1920 Domestic Science Class in Greenwood, WI High School; Contributed by the Greenwood Public Library.

6/23/2006

Biographies: The Family of Henry Elmhorst; transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Civil War: Preparations for the July 4, 2006 Civil War Dedication in Thorp, WI; contributed by Nancy Anderson.

6/22/2006

Biographies: The Family of Fred & Alice Frank, contributed by Kent Alexander.

6/21/2006

Hoard Township: The Curtiss Depot in the 1930's & a biography of Guy Victor Teach; contributed by Jerry Teach.

6/20/2006

Biographies: A biographical sketch of the William Welch Family; contributed by Lani Bartelt.

County wide history: "Old Settler's Club"; contributed by Lani Bartelt.

6/15/2006

Eaton Township: School Pages--1907 Greenwood H. S. Memories; contributed by Duane Horn, transcribed by Kipp Kippenhan

Eaton Township: School Pages--1916 Greenwood H. S. Annual (Expanded); contributed by Duane Horn, transcribed by Kipp Kippenhan, Paul Forster & Janet Schwarze.

6/14/2006

Eaton Township: School Pages--1916 Greenwood H. S. Annual (Basketball, Campfire girls, Senior & Junior Classes); contributed by Duane Horn, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

6/13/2006

Sherman Township: West Spencer Cemetery Index, contributed by Lorraine Markee, Ken Wood & Stan Schwarze.

Pine Valley Township: School Pages--Neillsville High School Class of 1975 10 yr. Reunion (1985); contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

6/12/2006

Eaton Township: School Pages--1910 Greenwood H. S. Annual (expanded to include the Sophomore and Freshman Classes); contributed by Duane Horn, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Eaton Township: School Pages--1910 Greenwood H. S. Annual (expanded to include the Junior Class); contributed by Duane Horn, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Eaton Township: School Pages--1937 Greenwood High School Annual (expanded to include the Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Classes), contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

6/11/2006

Eaton Township: 1937 Greenwood High School Annual (Dedication, Staff, Senior class photos, history, prophecy, will & all school Band; contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

6/10/2006

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Ball Teams; F.F.A.; & Supporters (history and photos); contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

6/9/2006

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Glee Club; Commercial Club; & H.C.A. Club (history and photos); contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

6/8/2006

Green Grove Township--School Pages, New Elmwood School Record transcriptions expanded (1923-1942); contributed by Crystal Wendt.

Biographies--The family tree of Friedrich Karl Schulte. This extensive document is the result of many years of personal research by Robert Lipprandt and other family members. We thank them all for this wonderful contribution.

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Echoes Staff & Forensics (history and photos); contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

6/7/2006

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Band Photo and History; contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

6/5/2006

Curtis Markham's Dedication Program

Thorp Event Program

5/31/2006

Green Grove Township--School Pages, Elmwood School (Record transcriptions expanded); contributed by Crystal Wendt.

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Junior Class Photo & History, Sophmore Class Photo & History; contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

5/27/2006

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Freshman Class Photo & History, contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

5/26/2006

Eaton Township--School Pages, 1937-38 Greenwood H. S. Faculty Photos and Graduation Announcement, contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst.

5/25/2006

1870 Pine Valley, WI United States Census--[Pg. 1] [Pg. 2] [Pg. 3] [Pg. 4] [Pg. 5] [Pg. 6] [Pg. 7] [Pg. 8] [Pg.9] [Pg.10] [Pg. 16] (Neillsville, WI) Expanded extraction by Pat Phillips.

5/24/2006

Mystery Photo #107--This picture hangs in the lobby of the Moraine Motel in Neillsville, WI. The owners purchased it at an auction held at a rural Loyal, WI country schoolhouse before it was demolished. They understood it was one of the former teachers. Please contact us if you can help identify the subject.

5/23/2006

Biographies: Additional family notes have been added to the story of Francis "Frank" Fults by Lani Bartelt with information provided by a great granddaughter of Francis.

5/18/2006

Eaton Township: 1938 Senior Class of Greenwood High School; contributed by Lorraine (Schwarze) Ernst, transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

5/16/2006

Biographies: Joseph & Mildred (Gipson) Gubeli; contributed by Joseph Gubeli, Jr.

5/15/2006

Lynn Township: Jim Sternitzky has expanded and updated the Town of Lynn Cemetery record.

Biographies: Additional research has been added to the story of Francis "Frank" Fults by Lani Bartelt and Crystal Wendt.

5/11/2006

The 1890 Special Veteran's Census for Wisconsin now includes the border communities in Eau Claire, Chippewa, Jackson, Marathon, Taylor & Wood Counties, WI.

Location-Index: [Colby] [Eaton] [Fremont] [Green Grove] [Hewett] [Hoard] [Levis] [Loyal] [Lynn] [Mayville] [Mentor] [Pine Valley & Neillsville] [Sherman] [Sherwood] [Thorp] [Unity] [Washburn] [Weston] [York]

Bordering Towns

Eau Claire County: [Bridge Creek] [Fairchild]

Chippewa County: [Index] [Colburn] [Edson]

Jackson County: [Index] [Albion] [Alma] [Cleveland] [Garden Valley] [Sullivan]

Marathon County: [Index] [Brighton] [Holton] [Hull] [Spencer]

Taylor County: [Index] [Browning] [Chelsea] [Deer Creek] [Greenwood] [Little Black] [Molitor] [Pine Creek] [Rib Lake]

Wood County: [Lincoln] [Rock]

Contributed by Ken Wood!

5/9/2006

Veterans: A fifth addition has been made to our WWII Collection of Memories by Ed Bogdonovich; written Mick Kuzjak/ TRG December 2001, and contributed by Sherrin Mack. Many thanks to Crystal Wendt for transcribing this!

5/1/2006

Census: 1905 Wisconsin State Records; this partial collection has now been expanded to include the township of Thorp. Contact Janet, Leon or Ken if you would like to help with this project.

4/28/2006

Pine Valley: United Methodist Church-- 1955 Confirmation Class; contributed by Erdine Payne & Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

Eaton Township: 1884 Greenwood Mormon Movement; contributed by Mary Urban.

Cemeteries: Cleaning Tombstones; contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

4/27/2006

Veterans: An additional memoir, "In the Army With George J. Plautz" by George Plautz, Sr., has been added to our WWII Collection of Memories by his son, George Plautz, Jr.

Veterans: WWII War Bonds; contributed by George Plautz, Jr.

The 1890 Special Veteran's Census for Wisconsin now includes the border communities in Chippewa Co., WI

Bordering Towns

Eau Claire County: [Bridge Creek] [Fairchild]

Chippewa County: [Index] [Colburn] [Edson]

Marathon County: [Index] [Brighton] [Holton] [Hull] [Spencer]

Wood County: [Lincoln] [Rock]

Surname-Index: [A] [D] [O-X]

This outstanding contribution comes to us, courtesy of Ken Wood.

4/27/2006

Biographies: The Glass Family Photo Album, this beautiful collection, contributed by Doris Kerwin Engelhardt & Pat Phillips, has now been expanded to include beautiful charcoal drawings of Louis J. Glass and Francis (Buck) Trumbull.

Veterans: A photo of George Plautz Sr. has now been added to our WWII Collection of Memories by his son, George Plautz, Jr. who does the Hendren, Mead and Foster pages for the site.

Pine Valley: School Pages--1927 Neillsville High School Annual, (Expanded text); transcribed and contributed by Crystal Wendt.

More Resources: A new link has been added for WW II US Military Cemeteries and Burials; contributed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon. This link is stored on the WWII Index page as well as the "More Resources" section.

Biographies: The Story of Daniel Chapman & Hugh Perkins; contributed by Lani Bartelt.

Biographies: James W. & Amelia (Palmer) Ferguson & Samuel & Johanna Ferguson (expanded details); contributed by Lani Bartelt.

4/26/2006

Veterans: A third contribution has been made to our WWII Collection of Memories by Sherrin Mack of Loyal, Clark Co., Wisconsin who fought with Patton and witnessed the atrocities of Dachau. Sherrin's well written memoirs capture the horrors of war as seen through the eyes of a young man from a small Wisconsin town who was willing to put his own life on the line for all of us. Thank you "Mac"!

4/25/2006

Hendren Township: Breaking Ground for the Holy Family Catholic Church (Willard, Wisconsin); contributed by Mary Urban; prepared by Crystal Wendt & Pat Phillips.

Hendren Township: Willard History, 1908-1914; contributed by Mary Urban; prepared by Crystal Wendt & Pat Phillips

Biographies: Janvid Stuat Family--contributed by Mary Urban; prepared by Crystal Wendt & Pat Phillips

Biographies: Ivan Ruzic Retires--contributed by Mary Urban; prepared by Crystal Wendt & Pat Phillips

Pine Valley: School Pages--Northside Grammar School (1953 Photo); contributed by Judy Hansen.

4/24/2006

Mentor: Organizations--Masonic Auto Parade; written by Jean Anderson and transcribed by Cindy Dressler.

Pine Valley: School Pages--1946 Kindergarten Class & 1952 6th Grade; contributed by Judy Hansen.

Pine Valley: School Pages--1927 Neillsville High School Annual, The Crimson & White; transcribed and contributed by Crystal Wendt.

4/22/2006

Veterans: A photograph has now been added to Donald Cole's U. S. Service Story in our WWII Collection of Memories. Donald grew up in Loyal, Clark Co., Wisconsin and was a member of the squadron which delivered "the bomb" to Japan.

4/15/2006

Loyal Township: The Old Dodgeville School (Photo with student identifications); contributed by Mary Urban; prepared by Crystal Wendt & Pat Phillips

4/13/2006

Biographies: The Glass Family Photo Album, this beautiful collection was contributed by Doris Kerwin Engelhardt & Pat Phillips, both descendents of the prominent Glass family of Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.

Schools: 1910 Neillsville Grade School Photo, contributed by Doris Kerwin Engelhardt & Pat Phillips

Schools: 1909 Neillsville Grade School Photo. Please contact us if you can identify any of these individuals; contributed by Judy Hansen.

Biographies: The Poppe Family Photo Album; contributed by Darlene Poppe.

Biographies: The Bergstrom Family; contributed by Diane Kleinke. This extensive research also include some fabulous family photos!

Seif Township: Memories of Elaine Wood (expanded with new photos of her childhood home); Written and contributed by Elaine (Wood) Greene/Jenson.

Census: 1905 Wisconsin State Records; this partial collection has now been expanded. Contact Janet, Leon or Ken if you would like to help with this project.

4/12/2006

Weddings: A beautiful photo of Bert E. & Laura (Gergen) Dunten has been contributed by our newest Clark Co., WI History Buff, Anne Johnson, their great granddaughter. We thank her both for the picture and for joining our team of eager beavers!

Pine Valley: Silver Dome Memories; expanded article with added photos by Bud Hardrath and Shari Hahn.

Biographies: The Story of Richard A. W. Bracht contributed by Lani Bartelt.

Biographies: The Story of Frederick Purgett (including a photo of him in Civil War uniform!); contributed by Diane Kleinke.

4/11/2006

Biographies: Lani Bartelt has contributed extensive Nettleton Family Research in an effort to clear up various persistent controversies. We thank her and those who helped make correction for all of their hard work.

Census: Pine Valley and Neillsville have now been added to the 1890 Special Veteran's Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: The Story of Anton & Stella (Winicki) Stroinski; courtesy of the Thorp Area Museum and research by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Biographies: The Story of John Stanley & Jeanette (Huls) Bogumill; with photos courtesy of the Thorp Area Museum and research by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

4/10/2006

Veterans: A second story of Donald Cole's U. S. Service has been added to our WWII Collection of Memories. These fascinating memoirs include the bombing of Japan and were contributed by Sherrin Mack. Donald grew up in Loyal, Clark Co., Wisconsin.

4/9/2006

Hixon Township: Schools, Chorus (from the Cloverleaf 1955); contributed by Diane Kleinke.

4/6/2006

Biographies: Evelyn Schwieso (photo); contributed by Charmaine Becker.

Census: 1890 Special Veteran's Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

[Colby] [Eaton] [Fremont] [Green Grove] [Hewett] [Hoard] [Levis] [Loyal] [Lynn] [Mayville] [Mentor][Sherman] [Sherwood] [Thorp] [Unity] [Washburn] [York]

4/5/2006

Veterans: A WWII Collection of Memories has been started with the first remarkable story contributed by George Plautz, Sr. and transcribed by his son, George Plautz, Jr. who does the Hendren, Mead and Foster pages for the site.

Withee Township: Clark Co., WI, History Buff, Paul Forster, recently wrote a letter to the Editor of the Thorp Courier regarding the upcoming dedication of new Civil War Veteran Grave sites during the 4th of July holiday. Be sure to read his thoughtful and patriotic comments!

4/4/2006

Grant Township: Dr. James Sternitzky has transcribed the Zion American Lutheran Church Centennial Book (1864 - 1964) which was contributed by Dolores Moldenhauer. Many thanks for Jim who worked this project in while finishing his recently obtained degree!

4/2/2006

Withee Township: Webmaster, Leon Konieczny, has just finished uploading several dozen photos for the Polnaszek family photo album.

This collection also included: (1) An old picture of the Sterling School, per 1913, which has also been posted and is linked to the town of Withee schools page; (2) A new picture of St. Hedwig's church, c. 1910 which has been added to the Town of Withee Churches; (3) Several Mystery Photos. All of these beautiful photos were graciously contributed to this site by Jennifer Polnaszek and we thank her for her undeniable generosity.

Biographies: The story of Sidney & Mabel Ennor; contributed by Shelley Cardiel who is hoping to reunite this "rescued" keepsake treasure with the Ennor family.

3/31/2006

Biographies: Laniewski Family Sketch; by the History Buffs. We've received word that a member of this family fought in the Civil War and is buried in the Old St. Hedwig's Cemetery in Thorp, WI. We are seeking additional details. Please contact us if you have any information about this family.

Census: 1890 Thorp Veteran Index; contributed by Ken Wood.

Mystery Photo: Warner Family & Friends (Photo of fifty); contributed by Carol (Purkis) Mitte. This wonderful group photo could include Civil War Soldiers of the Thorp, WI area. Please take a look to see if you can help us identify some of the unknown people in it. This picture is also featured in our Mystery Photo Collection #106.

3/30/2006

Census: 1890 Eaton Veteran Index; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1890 Colby Veteran Index; contributed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: The Story of the Warner Family (expanded with more family photos and news clips) contributed by Carol (Purkis) Mitte.

Census: 1895 Pine Valley Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Worden Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

3/29/2006

Census: 1895 Hoard Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Warner Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Green Grove Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Greenwood Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Eaton Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Colby Village, West Ward Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Beaver Township Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

3/28/2006

Census: Mayville--1895 Abbotsford Village Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

3/27/2006

Mystery Photos: Picture #105 is an unknown wedding party and has been contributed by Jennifer Polnaszek. It comes to us from a collection belonging to Liz (Bogumill) Polnaszek. Please take a look and see if you can identify anyone in the picture.

Biographies: The Story of the Warner Family including family photos from Carol (Purkis) Mitte and research provided by Lani Bartelt.

3/25/2006

Biographies: The Story of Jonathon K. & Margaret Ellen Adams; a photo and additional information provided by Jan Slater.

3/24/2006

Biographies: The Story of William S. Wright and Family; contributed by Lani Bartelt

3/17/2006

Mayville Township: Abbotsford Centennial Booklet (partial transcription); contributed by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs.

Fremont Township: Alexander/Meissner Family Bible; contributed by Kent Alexander.

3/15/2006

Census: 1895 Levis Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Washburn Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census: 1895 Fremont Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

3/14/2006

Biographies: Morris, Daniel H.; research provided by Lani Bartelt

Biographies: Brown, Bernard J. (History - 1841); new family research provided by Lani Bartelt

3/12/2006

Biographies: Awe Family; contributions by Carol Awe and research by Lani Bartelt

Biographies: Henry Herbert (H. H.) Christofferson; researched by Lani Bartelt

Census Transcriptions: Ken Wood has provided a new user-friendly version of the 1885 Special Census for Civil War Veteran's and Widows. Thank you Ken for taking time to send us this wonderful improvement for a useful resource. For those of you who don't know, Ken is a research librarian at the Marshfield Library and makes frequent use of the site in his work. We appreciate his sincere dedication in helping us get as much information on-line as possible. A link has also been provided from our Census page for the former "By Post Office" version.

3/11/2006

Biographies: The Story of Louis A. Pradt & Family; new updates contributed by Lani Bartelt

Biographies: Shoop-Colburn Family History; new information and new photos contributed by Kenneth Shoop and research supplied by Lani Bartelt

County-Wide History: "An Unwritten Page of Early Clark and Jackson Co., WI History"; Authored by Fred W. Draper in 1936 and transcribed by Ken Wood.

3/1/2006

Clark Co., WI--A Partial 1895 WI State Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

2/28/2006

Washburn Township: An extremely rare photo of the old Shortville Post-Office & Store has been contributed by Kenneth Shoop.

Biographies: Shoop-Colburn Family History; new information and photo contributed by Kenneth Shoop and research supplied by Lani Bartelt

2/25/2006

Warner Township--Horn and Braun Family Pictures; contributed by Duane Horn.

2/23/2006

Wisconsin Vital Statistics--WI Birth Records Index--State Historical Society. This new link will be stored on the "More Resources" page.

2/15/2006

Biographies: Research for Andrew & Susana (Lintner) Shoop; contributed by Lani Bartelt

2/14/2006

Biographies: The Autobiography of Dolores (McCarthy) Helbling; contributed by Lani Bartelt

Weston Township: "Berdina Remembers" -- Recollections of Rural Wisconsin in the 1920's; written and contributed by Berdina Padrutt. Berdina grew up in Globe and today is grandmother to eighteen and great grandmother to fifteen children.

2/11/2006

Mystery Photos: Can you help us identify this Mystery Photo #104 contributed by Hugh Campbell from his Reylea Family Scrapbook?

Biographies: Another 40 photos have been added to the Hardrath Family Album; contributed by Bud Hardrath and prepared by Crystal Wendt.

2/10/2006

Green Grove Township: Historical Index of the Bee Hive School Teachers; contributed by Elsie (Lipprandt) Anderson, Anita (Lipprandt) McKenna and Robert Lipprandt.

Support: Greenwood Festivals has a new name; contributed by Dick Adler.

Biographies: The Story of Brehm Family; contributed by Lani Bartelt

Biographies: The Story of Alexander and Evelyn (Rogalski) Langiewicz, Biography & Wedding Photo; Provided by The Thorp Courier. Please contact us if you can identify any additional people in this picture.

2/8/2006

Biographies: The Story of Emmers and Ariens Family History, Genealogy & Photos; contributed by Dennis Emmers.

Biographies: The Story of Stahl, Herman & Lois Catherine Warman--Contributed by Margaret Linder.

Hixon Township School Pages:

1944-45 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1945-46 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1946-47 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1947-48 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1948-49 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1949-50 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1950-51 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

1951-52 Owen High School Year Book "The Cloverleaf"--Contributed by Robert Lipprandt.

2/3/2006

WWII: Veronica Francis Schwieso Giesel, Bio, Obit & Photos contributed by Charmaine Becker.

Colby Township: Colby High School Dedication (1907); transcribed by Stan Schwarze.

2/1/2006

Census Records: On-line Index for the 1875 Clark Co., Wisconsin State Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

Census Records: On-line Index for the 1855 Clark Co., Wisconsin State Census; contributed by Ken Wood.

2/1/2006

Butler Township: Gathering at the Winterer Farm; Provided by: Nancy Anderson - Reporter for The Thorp Courier

Butler Township: Butler Township Cemetery History; Provided by: Nancy Anderson - Reporter for The Thorp Courier

Biographies: The Story of Louis A. Pradt & Family; contributed by Lani Bartelt

1/30/2006

Warner Township: Memories--Owen Haigh Interview on Pie Socials (WAV File).

1/27/2006

Thorp Township: Eidsvold--Class Roster/Census: 1923; 1953; 1954; transcribed and contributed by Paul Forster.

Warner: Memories from Arvilla Franz Valentines from Decker School 1920's; contributed by Allen Wessel. These photos will take about a minute to download, but are well worth the wait and just in time for Valentine's Day!

Biographies: The Story of Herman Jr. and Elsa Hardrath; contributed by Bud Hardrath and transcribed by Crystal Wendt.

Biographies: The Story of Fred Bredemeyer; contributed by Lani Bartelt

Biographies: The Story of the Provenske & Aderhold Families; Researcher's notes added by Diane Kleinke.

Biographies: The Story of the Awe Family; contributed by Lani Bartelt

1/26/2006

Biographies: The Story of the Provenske & Aderhold Families; contributed by Lani Bartelt

1/24/2006

Unity Township: 1900 Federal Census; transcribed and contributed by Crystal Wendt.

1/22/2006

Grant Township: Jim Sternitzky has expanded the Historic Photo Page to include new photos of the Kelpin Family which were contributed by Ralph Gravelle.

Eaton Township: Zion Evangelical & Reformed 75th Anniversary Booklet; contributed by Allen Wessel.

1/15/2006

Biographies: Faber Family, Frank & Laura (1910 Census Record and Marriage Photo); contributed by Patrick Turner.

Colby Township: School Pages, "The Importance of Kindergarten--1905"; contributed and transcribed by Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon.

1/14/2006

Colby Township: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon has transcribed a 1905 article from the Colby Phonograph concerning the importance of a fast Telephone Service. This is great reading for anyone who feels yesterday was slower paced than today!

1/10/2006

Biographies: Emmers and Ariens Family History, Genealogy & Photos; contributed by Dennis Emmers.

Colby Township: The History of St. Kilian/St. Mary Catholic Church; contributed by Stan Schwarze.

Eaton Township: An outstanding, comprehensive "Tour of Greenwood, WI-2005"; contributed by Mary Urban.

1/9/2006

Local Area News: "The Wisconsin Leader" of Merrillan, Jackson Co., This newest transcription begins with Vol. 888, No. 3, 6/20/79; Contributed by Bob Gile who wrote, "I hope these people like railroad history, because that was the hot topic in the fall of 1879 around Merrillan and Neillsville."

A great new link for anyone interested in "Transcribing Cemeteries" has been provided by Diane Kleinke. This URL will be stored on the "More Resources" pages.

1/8/2006

Thorp & Worden Townships: 1880 Map Transcription & Map; transcribed and contributed by Paul Forster. In 1880, the Town of Thorp was composed of the current town of Thorp and the current town of Worden. Both maps are very large (2-3 Mb); the 1880 map for the current town of Thorp is here, and the 1880 map for the current town of Worden is here.

Transcription for the sections comprising the current town of Thorp are here.

Transcription for the sections comprising the current town of Worden here.

Forster Family Photos, contributed by Paul Forster.

#0028: Agnes (Harmon), infant Paul, Roy, Vaughn, Lorraine & Phyllis Forster at the Forster farm, Section 28 Thorp Twp, August 1938.

#0040: Leonard Gutowski (carrying strap-on skates), Carol Rasmussen, Paul Forster & Glen Rasmussen, February 1947. Forster home in background.

#0077: Rear. L-R:Tony Kaminski, Gladys Arneson, Vaughn Forster, Claude Tollefson, Geraldine Anason, Marcella Daum; Front, L-R: Josephine Kaminsky, Chester Olocki, Colleen Biddle, Elmwood Arneson, Phyllis Tollefson, Galen Biddle, Phyllis Forster, Clara Szatalowicz. Rosie Olocki, Teacher Ida Markowski. Taken in 1938 at Eidsvold State Graded. Note on back says: Lottie, Lorraine S., Calvin and Steven W. not on.

#0095: Phyllis Forster, Phyllis Tollefson, Sylverne Peet with Vern Peet's car, 1943-44

#0098: Rear, L-R: Mrs. Flora, Clayton Flora, unknown in hat, unknown in hat, Gordon Flora, Galen Biddle Front, L-R: Vonnie Nelson, Colleen Biddle, Sylverne Peet, Laurel Bivans, unkown, Phyllis Forster. (Participants in this one are our best guess. Date in 1940's.)

#0100: Sylverne Peet on rock in North Fork River just north of Hwy 29 Bridge.

#0120: Clara (Harmon) and Perry Kuhn (Clara was Paul Forster's mother's sister.). They operated a farm which was about 2 miles SSE of Stanley in the Town of Worden through the 1950's.

1/6/2006

Local Area News: "The Wisconsin Leader" of Merrillan, Jackson Co., This newest transcription begins with Vol. 888, No. 3, 5/9/79; Contributed by Bob Gile who wrote, "Logging was certainly the hot topic in 1879."

Census: 1885 Clark Co., WI State Census; Transcribed and contributed by Ken Wood.

Biographies: The Story of Rudolph & Wilhelmina Bartels of Colby, Wisconsin has been begun by the Clark Co., WI History Buffs. We are seeking additional information and photos. Please contact us if you can help.

1/5/2006

Biographies: The Story of Andrew & Rose Clark-Ablard Lair of Colby Township has been begun by Harold Zander and we are seeking additional information. Please let Harold know if you can help.

Hixon Township: The Hemminger Family of Hixon Township (Biographical Information & Photos); contributed by Gina Bower.

1/4/2006

Tragedies: The story of a frightful 1905 Hail and Wind Storm which affected much of Wisconsin and reaped mass destruction in both Colby and Curtiss and killed Mrs. Rudolph Bartels. Transcribed by Janet Schwarze.

Biographies: The Story of Albert & Louise (Fischer) Becherer; contributed by Lani Bartelt

Warner Township: This new community page for the Warner site has photos of 8 womens' bowling teams from 1951 who bowled at the Greenwood Bowling Alley. Thank you to Al Wessel!

Local Area News: "The Wisconsin Leader" of Merrillan, Jackson Co., This newest transcription begins with Vol. II, No. 19, 2/7/79; Contributed by Bob Gile who wrote, "It looks like the spring of "™79 was a dry one with the loggers having trouble getting the logs to flow."

1/3/2006

Biographies: John Peter Beyrel story and a family photo album; contributed by Lani Bartelt

1/1/2006

Census: 1900 Green Grove Township Federal Census; A 2006 New Year Surprise provided by Crystal Wendt.