GEMS of GENEALOGY

Volume 34, Issue 2 B.AY A.REA G.ENEALOGICAL S.OCIETY Jul-Sep 2008 Occupations : Railroad Genealogical research can not be accom- ous railway companies we will be able to trace the plished in a vacuum. The study of history, local his- steps of our ancestors. Their migratory movement tory, is an absolute necessity. The history of the often depended on the availability of job opportuni- Green Bay area is rich and the story of its develop- ties. It will be helpful to study railway maps to find ment is complex. The founding fathers were engaged place names mentioned that no longer exist. Building in many commercial ventures. Among them was the and running a railroad was costly. Many companies development of the railroads. The local newspapers merged. Many companies failed. A good list of rail- of the 1860’s reported on the controversy of bond way companies and mergers can be found at issues, published railroad ordinances, issued reports www.greenbayroute.com/railroads.htm. A source of on meetings concerned with a railroad bridge, the lakeshore rail history Manitowoc County Historical work being done between Appleton and Oshkosh, Society publication Railroads and Railroading in and the good credit the area enjoyed due to high Manitowoc County, Occupational Monograph 19, by grain prices. The state buzzed with the business of Lawrence Bohn and Edward Ehlert, can be viewed at rail building. http://images.library.wisc.edu. Our genealogical research will be closely tied (continued on page 3)

to historical materials. By tracing the history of vari-

2……...... …..Notes 6...... Sources and Samples 13 ...... Cemetery Project 3….....Theme Article 7...... At the Library 14 ...... Annual Meeting 4……In Their Words 8..WSGS 2008 Gene-a-Rama Calendar

5……...UWGB/ARC 9-12...... City Directory 15...... New Members contents

Editor’s Note B.A.G.S. President

Dear Reader, Dear Reader, When you go on a research trip this Many of you travel far and wide during Summer bring your pedigree sheets the Summer to do research. Among and family group sheets with you. Do the places you stop are courthouses not expect some poor soul to watch and cemeteries. Before you leave you try to remember when your rela- home consider stopping in on the liv- tive died. They can read the informa- ing. They have great stories to tell. tion from your forms. They can not Don’t limit your visits to relatives. In- read your mind!!!! clude their neighbors and co-workers. You may discover a whole new view Mary Jane Herber of their lives. Honor your past by hon- B.A.G.S. President oring your elders with a visit.

Happy trails to you, Sally Matyshak, editor Correction from previous issue. This information did not print correctly in the previous issue. “Shipshape”- Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, Milwaukee Public Library. http://www.wmhs.org

Reader’s Note Send comments, suggestions, and Sandy Child recommends the site of the Chicago stories to : & Northwestern Railroad’s Historical Society, B.A.G.S., GEMS Editor www.cnwhs.org/links.pl. “This will give people P.O Box 283 the chance to get information on people who Green Bay, WI 54305-0283 worked for the railroad. It’s all done by volunteers, so it may take a while to get information, Attn: GEMS Editor but I think it’s worth it.”

Photo page 1 KEWAUNEE RAILROAD DEPOT OFFICE FORCE 1918 Left to right; Ben J. Bisely, Louis (Tubs) Corcoran, O. L. Pierpont, Frank Hanna. The Kewaunee, Green Bay and Western Depot was built at the intersection of Harrison and Main Streets. The first regular trains between Green Bay and Ke- waunee began to operate in November, 1891. When competition from cars and busses caused the railroad to discontinue service, this depot was sold. It is now an

auto parts store. (Kewaunee County Historical Society Research Center).

2 Occupations: Railroad, continued

Other historical sources valuable to our The Railroad Brotherhoods were the unions search can be found in The Railroads of Wisconsin, for the workers. The UWGB-ARC has among other 1827-1937 at Wisconsinhistory.org., Trains of Wis- Brotherhood business documents, minutes dated consin, maps and lists including lumber company rail 1914 from the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of lines found at the UWGB-ARC, and at The National America, Lodge 424, Green Bay, WI. Their archives Railroad Museum in Green Bay. The Museum spe- also contain boxes of Brotherhood of Railway and cializes in the equipment of the railways, including Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and marvelous engines and cars. Its collection also con- Station Employees materials, including correspon- tains railway company magazines which may publish dence involving a 1944 effort to address the shortage photographs of employees but chiefly contain techni- of railroad workers. The wartime recruitment pro- cal material. An exhibit on the history of Pullman gram sought to add 100,000 new railroad workers. porters will be held in July. The Railroad Manpower Mo- To get an idea of what bilization Committee in- railroad jobs entailed, visit cluded representatives of Wikipedia where you will be as- Railroad organizations and tounded at what our ancestors ac- the United States Govern- complished. The building of the ment Office of Defense railroads was risky financially, Transportation. and working on the railroads was This brings us to the dangerous and often brutal as the subject of women working accompanying article attests. for the railroads. Don’t dis- Clues to sources can be Bay City Democrat, May 26, 1899. Brown miss the idea that your fam- found in articles like the Hands County Library microfilm ily may be able to boast of its Wanted ad that names the recruit- own Rosie the Riveter. ing company. The ad also helps Women were employed in trace the building of the railway. the shops, (and I don’t mean Companies recruited immigrants station gift shops) and in for this intense labor. Many of other positions men tradition- our Irish, German, and other ally held. Cyndi’s list con- European ancestors crossed the tains numerous rail-related nation from east to west while the sites. Two of them concern- Chinese worked their way east. ing women are American The Green Bay City Directories Railroad Women Research attest to the many residents en- The Bay City Press, September 29, 1860. Project and Railway Women gaged in the business of the Rail- Brown County Library microfilm. in Wartime. The first will roads. Many workers resided on lead you to an interesting let- the West side. In 1902 Rev. William P. Leek, pastor ter dated February 1, 1866 to the Editor of the New of St. Paul’s Methodist Church, ministered to the York Times from a feisty women telegraph operator workers and their families. Some retired rail workers, fighting for equal wages. members of St. Paul’s, hold valuable sources of in- While you try to find new or overlooked formation, and relish recalling accounts of work sources, don’t forget to recheck the tried and true. done over their many years of employment. They I found pages of Employees of the Chicago, St. Paul may be contacted through the Church. The Manito- and Omaha RR Company in the 1880 Federal Cen- woc County Historical Society holds employee ros- sus. They were living in dorm cars in St. Paul, ters and shipping manifests in their collection. Minnesota. The Railroad Retirement Board which was an option Sally Matyshak to Social Security has a website worth investigating, http://www.rrb.gov/geneal2.html. 3 “In Their Words”

Correspondence between Brotherhood Lodge Secretary and discharged veteran, Joseph A Heinrichs. (UWGB - ARC, GB Mss 36, “Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes. State Line Lodge No. 69, Correspondence 1945 July - 1946 Feb.” Box 2.)

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FINDING ANCESTORS FROM ALL SIDES OF cords that can contain employee files. These records THE TRACKS are also available to us in Green Bay via our courier Whether your ancestor worked for the railroad, or transfer system. Remember….even if you cannot simply lived near a town that the railroad came find your ancestor in these records you will gain a through, records dealing with the railroad can pro- sense of his life as a railroad employee. vide you with tidbits of information not found in Lastly, circuit court records can be a gold mine of more commonly used sources. information about your ancestors. If you think your One of our favorite railroad resources here at the UW ancestor would have never been involved in a law- -Green Bay Area Research Center is H.C. Chandler suit of any kind, think again. There are case files & Co.’s Railroad Business Directory of Chicago, involving railroads and property owners dealing with Milwaukee, Green Bay, St. Paul, and Intermediate right of way or other land disputes, accidents involv- Points, published in 1867. This directory will tell ing trains, etc. Taking people to court for a mind- you each stop the train made along its route from boggling number of reasons is not just a phenome- Chicago to St. Paul, and all the businesses located in non of modern times. all the towns along the way. You will find listings All of those researching ancestors who lived during for businesses still commonly seen today, such as the golden age of railroads, ALL ABOARD to the hotels and insurance agents, as well as business list- UW-Green Bay Area Research Center! We’ll help ings for coopers, cutter and sleigh manufacturers, you conduct research on all sides of the tracks. and steamboat agents. If your ancestor operated some sort of business along the railway, you might Jean Wentz be able to find him or her listed in a directory like Asst. Archivist-UWGB, ARC this. The directory also gives you a flavor of your ancestor’s community. Some of the towns the trains stopped in no longer exist. The directory mentioned above, as well as railroad maps, are good ways to locate these former whistle stops. This strategy is especially helpful when researchers find a name mentioned in documents but the community cannot be located on a cur- rent map. If your ancestor actually worked for the railroad, many union records exist for The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for various Lodges in various communities, such as La Crosse, Chippewa Falls, Milwaukee, Madison and others. All of these records are accessible to us in Green Bay via our courier transfer system. Included in these records are membership lists with occupation and employing railroads, loans made to members, grievances filed, and funeral/burial benefits. Records of the railroads themselves also exist (such as those for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific railway; Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway, etc.). These records, although all different and mostly pertaining to the daily business operation of the railroad, can contain specific employee biography information. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Transportation Division) also kept re- 5 Sources & Samples

Check from Chicago Northwestern System Board of Adjust- ment. (UWGB-ARC, GB Mss 36, “ Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes.” Box 1, file 1.)

Article illustrating migrat- ing nature of railway workers. (Kewaunee Enterprise, May 26, 1899. Kewaunee Public Library microfilm.)

A page from the Green Bay, Fort Howard, DePere And West DePere Directory, 1881, shows several residents who worked on a couple of railroads serving this area and beyond. (Brown County Library Local His- tory and Genealogy Section.)

A fragment of a “ Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co., Lakeshore Division, Seniority Roster of Engi- neers and Fireman, Green Bay Division & Ashland Roster.” Dates at right indicate beginning dates of engineer and fireman positions. (Herb Hessil, Member, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Green Bay, WI) 6 At the Library Civil War Information on Microfilm Two series of microfilm which the Wisconsin Historical Society filmed from existing manuscripts are overlooked or unknown. The Red Book Series and the Blue Book Series may provide information on a Civil War soldier not found elsewhere. The material is a great addition to any civil war soldier’s biography. The soldier’s unit is needed because the microfilm is organized by units. Check the book Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion 1861-1865, mentioned below, also found at www.wisconsinhistory.org. When the unit is found proceed to the microfilm found at the Brown County Library

Red Book Series Blue Book Series State Militia Adjutant General's Office National Guard Adjutant General's Office; Regimental Muster and Descriptive Roll, 1861-1865 Regimental Muster and Descriptive Rolls 1861-1865 10 reels of microfilm 22 reels of microfilm Compiled in the 1860s Compiled in 1885 Muster and descriptive rolls of men serving in Wisconsin Regi- Rolls of each Wisconsin military unit, showing soldiers with ments showing the following information: the following information:

1. Name 1. Name 2. Rank 2. Rank 3. Birthplace 3. When, where, and by whom enlisted. 4. Age 4. When and by whom commissioned 5. Occupation 5. Term of service. 6. Marital status 6. Physical description 7. Date, place and by whom enlisted 7. Occupation 8. Term of service 8. Residence 9. Physical description 9. Town or ward and county to which enlistment credited 10. Date and place of mustering in 10. Date and manner of termination of service 11. Name of mustering officer 11. Remarks listing: 12. Town or ward and county of residence A. Promotions 13. Town or ward receiving credit B. Special duties 14. Remarks: C. Leaves of absence A. Promotions D. Engagements B. Details E. If soldier died in service, date and place of death C. Leaves and sometimes place of burial D. Absences E. Engagements F. If soldier died in service Also known as Wisconsin State Archives Series 1142 G. Date & place of death H. Place of burial These records were compiled in 1885 and are slightly different than the Red Book Series, the original volumes. The Blue Book Series does not include place of birth. Also known as Wisconsin State Archives Series 1144 It is a good idea to check both Series.

These are the original volumes and differ from Series 1142 by showing soldiers place of birth, name of mustering officer. Information shown in remarks is less complete than Series 1142 which was completed in 1885. It is a good idea to check both Series.

Two other valuable sources that are related to each other are: Wisconsin volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865, arranged alphabetically. Compiled under the direction of the Adjutants General during the years 1895-1899. Madison: Democrat Printing Co., 1914. (This is an index to the following title.)

Roster of Wisconsin volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865. Compiled by authority of the Legislature, under the direction of Jeremiah M. Rusk, governor, and Chandler P. Chapman, adjutant general. Madison: Democrat Printing Co., state printers, 1886. (Information in this volume is file by unit, infantry and company.)

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Photo P06148-005, Train at the Depot. Courtesy of the Kewaunee County Historical Society Research Center.

The featured speaker of the Wisconsin State Genea- the photo carefully. What is the young women wear- logical Society’s 2008 GENE-A-RAMA was Mau- ing? Research clothing in lady’s magazines, ads and reen A. Taylor. She is an internationally known ex- other dated photos. Check out the hats and suits on pert in photo identification. Her television appear- the men. Unfortunately, there is no name on the sta- ances include “The View” and “Martha Stewart Liv- tion but you might find other pictures from the area ing.” You may be familiar with her articles in Fam- that may show the same building. Look for them at ily Tree Magazine. Those attending the WSGS con- the source, in this case the Kewaunee County His- ference April 11-12, were given hints on identifying torical Society Research Center. Is there a number family photographs, a valuable genealogical re- on the engine? What train lines served the area? source. Maureen’s website is Some photos will have shadows that will help tell www.photodetective.com. She also has written you direction, narrowing the time of day for train books, including Uncovering Your Ancestry through schedules. These are just a few things to look for. Family Photographs and Scrapbooking Your Family Forensic Genealogy, by Colleen Fitzpatrick, may History. help you get your mind set for the search. Oh, and I am printing the photograph above to present a chal- don’t forget to check the back of the photo. lenge or practice in identification. Here are some Sally Matyshak things to look for when researching a photo. Look at

A selection of data showing the range of Wisconsin information found by Googleing Milwaukee Road Historical Association.

8 City Directory

Green Bay and Fort Howard Directory 1892-93 (Continued) By: Bruce R. Shafer

This issue continues the republishing of the 1892-1893 Green Bay and Fort Howard Directory. Residents with names from ABBOT to LINSEY are in previous issues of GEMS. This issue covers LIN to MAE.

Each issue will cover some of the additional information pertinent to the directory in addition to the alphabeti- cal listing of names. This issue provides information about Secret and Benevolent Societies (continued from Jan/Mar 2008 GEMS). SECRET AND BENEVOLENT SOCITIES (continued) Miscellaneous Societies

Bay State Lague – David Noss, pres.; Brett, pres.; Dr. C. E. Crane, v.-pres; Dr. Charles Schmidt, v.-pres.; Dominick F. L. Lewis, sec. Meets at the call of Reiter, P. P.; Nic Feldhousen, chaplain; secretary. Zeno Pigeon, marshal; Eugene Carpenters’ Local Union – Herman Nicholson, sec.; E. A. Tatoosky, treas. Meister, pres.; C. W. Bennett, v.-pres.; Meet every 2d Wednesday of each F. Solomon, rec. sec.; E. Ebeling, fin. sec.; month Royal Arcanum Hall. Fred Jahn, treas. Meet at Klaus’ Hall. Brewers’s Benevolent Society – Wm. Cigarmakers’ Union. No. 162 – Julius G. Harman, pres. Aug. Joppe, sec.; Geo. Jansen, pres.; Henry Jansen, v.-pres.; Groessl, treas. Meet 2d Sunday of the George Gigler, rec. sec.; William Umbe- month at Zilles Hall. haun, fin. sec.; Eugene Nicholson, treas. Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers Meets last Thursday of each month at Lodge 297 – J. W. Moore, chief; T. C. Royal Arcanum Hall. O’Connor, sec.; J. W. Du Bois, treas. Coopers’ International Union of North Meet 1st and 3d Sunday of each month America, Lodge 13 – S. W. Peters, pres.; at Chapman blk. M. Gilger, v.-pres.; A Gunderson, sec.; V. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Boynton, reas. 1st and 3d Monday of each auxiliary to No. 297 – Mrs. J. H. month, Chapman blk. Harwin, pres.; Mrs. Charles Baker, Germania Kranken Unterstuetzungs v.-pres.; Mrs. J. F. Benefield, sec.; Mrs. Verein – John Beth, pres.; Christoph Seims, treas. Meet 2d and 4th Wednes- Meister, v.-pres.; George Haupt, sec.; day of each month at Chapman blk. Jacob Tenner, treas. Meet 1st Sunday of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, each month at Turner Hall. Baldwin Lodge, 189 – Martin Sheehy, Green Bay Ball Club – F. E. Murphy, pres.; master and treas.; Dennis Hogan, sec. H. C. Reber, sec.; H. B. Baker, treas.; Meet 2d and 4th Sunday of each month incorporated 1891. Meets at call of sec. at Champan blk. Green Bay Business Men’s Association – Brotherhood of Trainmen, Lodge W. B. W. J. Abrams, pres.; O. C. Hathaway, Woolford, No. 411 – Henry Young, v.-pres.; Werden Reynolds, sec.; Mitchell master; William Van den Brook, sec.; Joannes, treas. Meets every Friday, 8 James Kelly, treas. Meet 1st and 3d P. M., at their rooms Weise;s blk, n. e. cor. Sunday each month at Chapman blk. Adams and Cherry. Brown County Bar Assn. – John C. Neville, Pres.; E. H. Ellis, sec. Meets at call of the to be continued Secretary at 201 N. Washington. Brown County Medical Society – Dr. B. C. 9 LIN 149 LOR LOR 150 LUE

Lintelmann August, lab., res. 1034 Cherry. Lorge Joseph, clk. Robinson & Tanner, res. 817 Walnut. Lintelmann George, clk. M. & N. R. R., res. 1034 Loubie Charles, foreman James McKone, res. 417 Main. Cherry. Louis Antoinette (wid. Felix), res. w. s. 2d av., Lintelmann Laura, dressmkr, res. 1034 Cherry. 3 n. 10th, Ft. H. Lintelmann Lena, bookbinder, res. 1034 Cherry. Louise Lizzie Miss, res. w. s. 2d av., 3 n. 10th, Ft. H. Lions George, teamster, res. Green Bay House. Loukotka Frank, printer, res. 1419 Elm. Lische Philip, harnessmkr, res. Green Bay House. Loukotka Joseph, letter carrier, res. 1419 Elm. Lison Clara Miss, res. Engine House No. 2. Loukatka Wenzel, lab., res. 1419 Elm. Lison Ernest C., clk. Jennie Delaporte, res. 401 Low Judson, res. 117 S. Washington. S. Jefferson. Lucas Abraham Sr., tinner, res. 610 Hubbard, Ft. H. Lison Isidore, engineer Engine Co. No. 2, res. same. LUCAS ABE N., foreman boilershop M. & N. Lison Watson, ry.-hand, res. n. s. Elmore, 9 w. R. R. shops, Ft. H., res. 606 Hubbard. Cedar, Ft. H. Lucas Burk J. (Daniel Lucas & Son), res. n. s. List Albert, lab., res. 1330 Crooks. Shawano av., 2 e. Oak, Ft. H. List Lizzie Miss, res. 1330 Crooks. Lucas Daniel (Daniel Lucas & Son), res. n. s. List Maggie (wid. Wolfgang), res. 1330 Crooks. Shawano av., 2 e. Oak, Ft. H. List Michael, fisherman, res. 1330 Crooks. Lucas Daniel A., boilermkr, res. 130 Chestnut, Ft. H. Listle Joseph, lab., res. 505 S. Adams. Lucas Daniel & Son (Daniel and Burk J. Listle Joseph, lab., res. n. s. Hubbard, 1 w. Cherry, Ft. H. Lucas), tinware and stoves, 317 Broadway, Ft. H. Little Blanche, cashier Brauns & Van, res. 910 Cherry. Lucas Frances, fireman water works, res. 607 S. Adams. Livingstone Robert L., student, res. 1102 Cass. Lucas James, engineer water works, res. 607 S. Adams. Lobarb Barbara, domestic Huffman House, Ft. H. Lucas Nannie Miss, res. 610 Hubbard, Ft. H. Lobarb Katie, domestic Huffman House, Ft. H. Lucas Violet Miss, clk., res. n. s. Shawano av., 2 e. Oak, Lobdill Elizabeth (wid. Joseph), res. 1005 Cherry. Ft. H. Lochmann Peter, cobbler, res. 1265 Main. Luck Gustav, lab., res. 1376 Doty. Loewert Frederick, machinist M. & N. R. R. shops, res. n. Luckenbach Annie Miss, res. 935 Pine. w. cor. Walnut and Monroe, Luckenbach John, watchmkr and jeweler, 210 Loewert Henry, janitor Turn Hall, res. same. N. Washington, res. 322 N. Monroe av. Loftus John, ry.-hand, res. n. w. cor. Cherry Luckenbach Josephine S. Miss, teacher East and Elmore, Ft. H. River School, res. 935 Pine. Loftus Mary (wid. Thomas), res. 331 S. Jackson. Luckenbach Mary A. (wid. Michael J.), res. 935 Pine. Loftus Thomas C., operator M. & N. R. R. res. Luckenbach Myra Miss, res. 935 Pine. 331 S. Jackson. Ludwig Daniel, carp., res. 126 S. Quincy. Loftus William D., clk. M. & N. R. R., res. 331 Ludwig Emil, lab., res. Wisconsin House. S. Jackson. Ludwig Emma Miss, res. 126 S. Quincy. Lohlein Caroline, domestic 108 N. Adams. Ludwig Lena Miss, res. 126 S. Quincy. LOMAS CHARLES W., school supt., and Luedemann Carl, blksmith, res. w. s. 5th av., 2 s. 5th, lawyer, n. e. cor. Broadway and Main, res. Ft. H. 122 Chest nut, Ft. H. Luedke Albert, lab., res. 1307 Crooks. Londo Rosa Mrs., res. w. s. Pearl, 6 n. Main, Ft. H. Luedke William, lab., res. 1307 Crooks. Long William, barber, res. American House. Luedtke August, ry.-hand, res. w. s. 5th av., Longley Anna (wid. Samuel), res. 303 6th av., Ft. H. 3 n. 10th., Ft. H. Longneekard Margaret Miss, teacher short hand Luedtke Charles, mill hand A. Eldred & Son, and typewriting Green Bay Business College, res. s. w. cor. 2d av. and 10th, Ft. H. res. s. e. cor. Main and Monroe. Luedtke Herman (E. W. Gilsdorf & Co.), res. Lonneux Henry, res. 501 Elm. e. s. 10th av., n. 2d, Ft. H. Looze John (Looze & Hoslet), res. 1102 Cedar. Luedtke Max, clk. John Beth & Son, res. w. s. Looze Joseph, glazier, res. 1102 Cedar. 5th av., 3 n. 10th, Ft. H. Looze & Hoslet (John Looze and Desire Hoslet), flour Luedtke Michael, lab., res. n. s. Willow, 2 e. 12th. and feed, 230 Main. Lopitsch John, cabinetmkr, res. w. s. 6th av., LUE 151 McC 2 s. 3d, Ft. H. Lorand Eugene, miller, res. s. s. Dousman, 2 w. Luedtke Otto, ry.-hand, res. w. s. 5th av., 3 n. 10th, Ft. H. No. 929, Ft. H. Lueke Flora Miss, res. 504 S. Van Buren. Lueke William, county treasurer, res. 504 S. Van Buren. $25,000; s. e. cor. Broadway and Chestnut, Ft. H. Lumaye Joseph, tailor, res. 1143 Walnut. McCarty Frank, switchman, res. McGinnis House, Ft. H. Lumaye Jules, merchant tailor, 228 Main, McCarty William, butcher, res. Ormsby House, Ft. H. res. 1143 Walnut. McCloskey Agnes Miss, res. 1152 Mason. Lund Christine, domestic 120 6th av., Ft. H. McCloskey Mary L. Miss, dressmkr, res. 1152 Mason. Lund Jens, photographer, 1401 Crooks, res. same. McCloskey Philip, lab., res. 1152 Mason. Lund Turina (wid. Jonas), res. 401 2d, Ft. H McCloskey William F., clk. G. B., W. & St. P. Lungershausen Marie, res. 431 Walnut. R. R., res. n. w. cor. Broadway and Main, Ft. H. Lureman Thomas, painter, res. 509 S. Monroe av. McClure Mabel, sewing girl, Broadway House, Ft. H. Lurquin Felix, gardener, res. 844 Dousman, Ft. H. McCollom Hubert F., foreman, res. Broadway House, Lurquin Joseph, lab., res. 844 Dousman, Ft. H. Ft. H. Lutiness Anton, farmer, res. s. s. Duck Creek McConnell Frederic C., brakeman, res. rd., nr. Cemetery. Broadway House, Ft. H. Luytge John B., lab., res. s. w. cor. Willow McConnell Henry, roadmaster M. & N. R. R., and Pleasant. res. 402 Howard. Lye John, ry.-hand, res. n. s. Dousman, 9 w. Willow, McConnell John, lineman, res. Bay City House. Ft. H. McConnell William J., line repairer, res. 216 S. Quincy. Lyhane Daniel, boilermkr, res. 850 Dousman, Ft. H. McCormick Amelia Miss, res. 427 S. Monroe av. Lyhane Michael, flagman, res. 850 Dousman, Ft. H. McCormick James, lab., res. w. s. Pearl, 2 s. Lyman Bert, teamster, res. 1251 Elm. Hubbard, Ft. H. Lyman Daniel H., capt. and prop. Schooner McCormick John, student, res. 621 S. Monroe av. Elizabeth, res. 601 12th. McCormick Mary (wid. John), res. 427 S. Monroe av. Lyons Charles, trav. agt., res. 317 Chestnut, Ft. H. McCormick Michael, ry.-hand, res. 306 Willow, Ft. H. Lyons. See Lions. McCormick Michael J., agt. Goodrich Transportation Co., Lackawanna Mc Transportation Co. and Northwestern Fuel Co., 227 Pine, res. 427 S. Monroe av. McAnlty Daniel, millwright, res. n. s. Kellogg, McCormick Patrick (McCormick & Flatley), 1 w. Chestnut, Ft. H. res. 621 S. Monroe av. McAnulty James, bookpr, res. n. s. Kellogg, McCormick Patrick, lumberman, res. 319 Main. 1 w. Chestnut, Ft. H. McCormick Sarah Miss, res. 427 S. Monroe av. McAnulty Lizzie Miss, stenog., res. n. s. McCormick William, student, res. 621 S. Monroe av. Kellogg, 1 w. Chestnut, Ft. H. McCORMICK & FLATLEY (Patrick McAnulty Thomas D., millwright, res. n .s. McCormick and Dominick Flatley), hay, grain Kellogg, 1 w. Chestnut, Ft. H. and coal, 220-230 S. Washington. McArthur Archibald C., brakeman, res s. s. McCoucheon Orren, conductor, res. 528 S. Jefferson. Elmore, 1 w. Cedar, Ft. H. McCrea Thomas F., engineer, res. 504 S. Jefferson. McBride Mary (wid. John), res. 626 Pine. McCue John W., conductor C. & N. W. R’y, McCabe George, packer, res. 444 S. Jefferson. res. Broadway House, Ft. H. McCabe Kate, teacher, res. 621 S. Van Buren. McCUNN JOHN N., prop. Green Bay Business McCabe Kittie Miss, res. 444 S. Jefferson. College, 222-224 N. Adams, res. 1021 Crooks. McCabe Lizzie, dressmkr, res. 621 S. Van Buren. McCurty Charles, brakeman, res. Bradley McCabe Phoebe (wid. Owen), res. 444 S. Jefferson. House. McDonald Alexander, barkpr. res. McCabe Susie, teacher, res. 621 S. Van Buren. Northwestern Hotel, Ft. H. McCall Belle Miss, milliner S. M. Potts, McDonald Alexander, lumberman, res. 401 Main. res. 234 S. Quincy. McDonald Alexander, pres. McDonald & McCall George, brakeman, res. 224 Walnut. Billings Lumber Co., res. Fond du Lac, Wis. McCarthy Nellie Miss, res. 215 S. Monroe av. McDonald Daniel, ry.-hand, res. w. s. McCartney David (McCartney’s Bank), res. 504 Main, Broadway, 2 n. Hubbard, Ft. H. Ft. H. McDonald Hugh, sec. and treas. McDonald & McCartney Emma B. Miss, res. 504 Main, Ft. H. Billings Lumber Co., res. 901 Broadway, Ft. H.

McC 152 McD McD 153 McK

MCcARTNEY’S EXCHANGE BANK, D. McCartney McDonald J. S., v.-pres. McDonald & Billings and J. H. Taylor, props.; capital Lumber Co., res. Minneapolis, Minn. 11 McDonald Kittie Miss, bookpr McDonald & P. R. R., res. Monroe av., s. limits. Billings Lumber Co., res 901 Broadway, Ft. H. McLean Thomas, baggageman M. & N. R. R., McDonald Margaret Miss, bookpr McDonald res. e. s. S. Monroe av., 1 s. city limits. & Billings Lumber Co., res. 901 Broadway, Ft. H. McLeish John M., mngr. Jorgensen-Blesch Co., McDonald Marian Miss, res. 901 Broadway, Ft. H. res. 204 S. Madison. McDonald Minnie Miss, res. 901 Broadway, Ft. H. McMillan Matthew, lumberman, res. 208 Willow, Ft. H. McDonald Randall, lab., res. 531 N. Madison. McMillan Matthew Jr., mill hand, res. 208 Willow, Ft. H. McDonald William, conductor, res. 746 S. efferson. McMillan Thomas H., ry.-conductor, res. n. w. McDonald & Billings Lumber Co., Alex. cor. Willow and Chrisiania, Ft. H. McDonald, pres.; J. S. McDonald, v.-pres.; H. McMulligan Alexander, fish-packer, res. 831 Main. McDonald, sec. and treas.; office and yards McNamara John, blksmith, res. n. s. Dousman, bet. Broadway and Fox River, n. end Ft. H. 10 w. Willow, Ft. H. McDonnell Anna H., librarian Green Bay McNamara Katie Miss, res. s. s. Dousman, 4 w. Public Library, res. 342 S. Jefferson. Willow, Ft. H. McFayden C. Allie Miss, res. 219 N. Washington. McNamara Michael, blksmith, res. s. s. McFayden Finley, res. 219 N. Washington. Dousman, 4 w. Willow. McFayden Finley Mrs., milliner, 219 N. McNeely William, lumberman, res. 601 Mather, Ft. H. Washington, res. same. McNelly Annie, domestic 328 S. Jefferson. McGinnis Constantine, Broadway House and McQuaid Michael, res. 114 S. Quincy. saloon, res. n. e. cor. Broadway and Dousman, Ft. H. McGinnis James H., clk. Broadway House, Ft. H. M McGinnis John E., student, res. Broadway House, Ft. H. McGinnis Maria Miss, dressmkr, res. s. s. Maas Charles (East River Planing Mill), res. 1174 Doty. Bond, 1 w. Cedar, Ft. H. Maas Emma Miss, res. 1166 Doty. McGinnis William J., barkpr Broadway House, Ft. H. Maas William, machine opr., res. 1166 Doty. McGiveran John T., train dispatcher M. & N. Maas. See Maes and Mase. R. R., res. The Beaumont. Macabee Frank, lab., res. 629 S. Jefferson. McGrath Thomas, brakeman, res. 344 S. Adams. Macabee Frank Jr., lab., res. 629 S. Jefferson. McGrath Thomas J., contractor of railroad Maccomber John, notions and millinery, 221- bridges and docks, 255 S. Washington, res. 223 Cherry, res. same. 215 S. Monroe av. Macey Fred, engineer, res. Bradley House. McGruer Alexander D., lawyer, 307 N. Washington, res. Mack John, blksmith, res. n. s. Dousman, 9 w. 307 N. Washington, res. 808 Cherry. Gusnier, Ft. H. McGuire Anna (wid. James), res. 412 N. Quincy. Macomber Julia B., clk. Jorgensen-Blesch Co., McGuire Mary E. Miss, res. 412 N. Quincy. res. 111 S. Madison. McGUIRE MICHAEL, agt. Singer Mnfg. Co., Madden Bridget (wid. Martin), res. 304 Willow, Ft. H. res. 501 Guesnier, Ft. H. Madden George, head cook The Beaumont. McHugh Terrence, well borer, res. 818 Walnut. Madden George F., fireman, res. 831 Crooks. McIvers Edward, student, res. s. s. Dousman, 2 w. Madden Michael, fireman, res. 206 Cherry, Ft. H. Willow, Ft. H. Madden Thomas, ry.-hand, res. 304 Willow, Ft. H. McKeever William, engineer, res. Northwestern Hotel, Madigan Ann (wid. Edward), res. 635 S. Adams. Ft. H. Madigan Delia, res. 635 S. Adams. McKenna John A., train dispatcher M. & N. R. Madigan John, brakeman, res. 635 S. Adams. R., res. The Beaumont. Madigan Thomas, brakeman, res. 635 S. Adams. McKevitt Joseph, dispatcher, res. 637 S. Jefferson. Madsen Frederick, carpenter, res. e. s. 3d av., McKinney Thomas, mill hand, res. w. s. 2d av., 2 n. 5th, Ft. H. 3 s. 8th, Ft. H. Madson Niels, ry.-hand, res. s. s. Division, 3 e. McKone James, livery, 415-417 Main, res. 417 Main. Fink, Ft. H. McKough Michael, coachman, res. 1045 S. Quincy. MAD 155 MAN McL 154 MAD Madix Fred, cooper, res. Adams House. McLain Frederick, engineer, res. Nortwestern Hotel, Madix Isaac, teamster, res. n. e. cor. Van Buren Ft. H. and Day. McLean John, farmer, res. s. s. Derby, s. city limits. Maes Alfred, lab., res. 220 S. Webster av. McLean Patrick, dock foreman G. B., W. & St. (to be continued) 12 Cemetery Project

Myra Michaletz reports that loading of the four missing data cemeteries has been completed. John “Jake” Jacobs has been a great help in the reload process. Myra is now working through the checking phase. When this is completed she will be making corrections to all the cemeteries in this project. She asks for patience since this is very time-consuming. The goal is accuracy. Myra would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who has been working with her. She also wishes to express her thanks to the B.A.G.S. Board for their recogni- tion of her work.

(Photos - Sally Matyshak)

Here is another photograph with great potential for genealogical study. Were these children on a school field trip? Were they visiting the station or going to take a train ride? Does anyone out there recognize someone in the picture? If so, share your knowledge. Contact B.A.G.S. at the address on the Notes page or contact the source of this photograph, the Kewaunee County Historical Society Research Center, 231 Steele St., Algoma, WI 54201. (Photo No. P90148.004) 13 Annual Meeting

This year’s B.A.G.S. Annual Meeting was held April 5th at Rock Garden in Green Bay. David McDonald was the featured speaker. His morning presentation, Presbygationalists & Lutherpalians, dealt with Euro- pean church history and the development of churches in 19th Century America. These developments included the hybridizing and unifying of some churches due to an ecumenical spirit, and the division of others due to opposing beliefs on issues such as slavery. McDonald’s afternoon session, Revolu- tions of 1848 in Europe and their Wisconsin-bound immigrants, covered the mass emigration from Europe because of attitudes of monarchy toward the common man, revocations of guaranteed freedoms, the suffering caused by the prohibitive cost of food -time Membership Annual Meeting. or its lack of availability, the rampant spread of dis- Myra Michaletz and herB.A.G.S. Life ease due to overcrowding, and the lack of autonomy Award presented at and opportunity.

The Society’s business meeting was sandwiched between a delicious lunch and McDonald’s second presentation. New board members were elected. Their names and positions can be found on page 15

of this issue.

A special presentation was made to Myra Michaletz honoring her with a Life-time membership in B.A.G.S. for her service, especially her work with the Cemetery Project.

The event was well attended, the food tasty, the speaker exceptional. All together, it was a fine day!

Calendar

July 15 B.A.G.S. Board, 6:30pm Brown County Library Sept 16 B.A.G.S. Board, 6:30pm Brown County Library

14 Welcome to New Members

New members and their names of interest

Irene Kelly Carol Pichette N9077 Hwy 57 1616 Bruce Lane Luxemburg, WI 54217 Green Bay, WI 54313

Jensen, Polk County Stuiber, Kewaunee County Gustafson, Polk County Stevens, Iowa Lambs, Minnesota Leon and Donna Behnke 3227 Valentine Rd. Abrams, WI 54101 Linda Pliska 1970 Cottonwood Ct. DePere, WI 54115 Dawn Begotka 216 S. Fisk, Apt 3 West-Raymond, Racine Green Bay, WI 54303 Halter, Lake, Milwaukee County Map of local railroads found in Smoke- Caledonia, Racine County stacks and Green Lawn: Industry’s New Swantz, Union Grove, Racine Cty. Frontier of Freedom and Contentment in Kenosha County the Ahnapee Country. (Brown County Li- Nyholm, Mt. Pleasant, Racine Cty. brary Local History and Genealogy Sec- tion Pamphlet files, Railroads.)

B.A.G.S. BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of the President: Mary Jane Herber Bay Area Genealogical Society, Inc. shall be educational and Vice President: George O’Hearn charitable; [1] to assist and instruct interested persons in ge- Treasurer: Carol Derbique nealogical research techniques and/or procedures, and [2] to Corresponding Sec.: Debi Finendale make historical and genealogical material available to the gen- Members-at-Large: eral public through acquisition and donation of genealogical 2008-2009 Sally Matyshak books and materials. Such materials shall be made available to Barbara Ray the general public by placing and /or donating such materials Pat Boettcher to other 501 ©(3) cultural, historical or educational organiza- 2007-2008 Sheila O’Connor tions. Ruth Gage DUES payable March 1st to B.A.G.S. Treasurer, P.O. Box Helen Goltz 283, Green Bay, WI, 54305-0283. Student: $5, Individual: COMMITTEES $10, Family: $15. (includes one newsletter subscription). Out- Cemetery: Myra Michaletz side of the U.S. add an extra $5. Newsletter, Gems of Geneal- Sales : Sheila O’Connor ogy published quarterly. Jan/Mar; Apr/Jun; Jul/Sep; Oct/Dec. Pat Boettcher Submissions welcome: deadlines are Dec.1st, Mar 1st, Jun 1st, Library Consult.: Mary Jane Herber and Sep 1st. Mail to: Bay Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Publicity/Media: Helen Goltz Box 283, Green Bay, WI 54305-0283, Attn: GEMS Editor. Sally Matyshak This newsletter is indexed with PERSI, published by Allen Membership: Debi Finendale County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN. Our newsletter, Gems of Genealogy has been copyrighted, therefore it should not be reproduced without our permission. This is a portion of the stained glass window donated to St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Green Bay Wisconsin in 1902.. The window was a gift to the “Railroad Man’s Church” from the Railroad Brotherhoods - Northwestern, St Paul, and the Green Bay and Western. The Brother- hoods were The Brotherhood of Railway Engineers, the Brotherhood of Railway Fire- men, The Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The four corners of the window picture their in- signia. (St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Green Bay. Mary Barrow, Historian.)

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