This blog started as a way to promote my calendar Everyday Genealogy and has evolved into its own genealogy blog.
As a way to blend the two I am going to start posting seven tips every week. I will also continue writing the blog based on the tips and my genealogical adventures.
June 20
- West Virginia became a state on this date in 1863
- Researching in West Virginia? Family members born before 1863 may list Virginia, not West Virginia as their birthplace in census records.
June 21
- New Hampshire became a state on this date in 1788.
- “A Very Grave Matter” is a collection of pictures and cemetery records focused on New England, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine cemeteries. Visit: www.gravematter.com
June 22
- Researching or live in New Mexico? Check out the New Mexico Genealogical Society website. Visit: www.nmgs.org/index.htm
June 23
- Looking for an out of print book? Visit: www.Biblio.com
June 24
- Researching you Spanish Heritage? The Spanish Archives Portal offers free research. Visit: http://pares.mcu.es
June 25
- Virginia became a state on this date in 1788
- Library of Virginia has searchable databases ranging from military and newspaper to cohabitation registers. Visit: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/ Select-> Using The Collections
June 26
- The Battle of Little Big Horn was fought on this date in 1876
- Looking for a list of 7th Cavalry casualties and wounded at Little Big Horn? Visit: http://www.interment.net/us/mt/bighorn.htm Select -> Custer National Cemetery
I hope you enjoy it!
Take Care,
Pattie
Showing posts with label everyday genealogy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label everyday genealogy. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Catching Up - Maine, Vermont and Wisconsin's Historic Barns
1st Day of Spring
Spring is here and so it's time to start thinking of gardening, cleaning and long rides(bike or car).
For those of you in Wisconsin, did you know there is a Century Home and Farm Award? To learn more visit the Wisconsin Historical Society and read about state’s historic barns.
Maine
Maine became a state on March 15, 1820. If you are researching an ancestor who fought in the Revolutinary War you are in luck. The State Archives has the Revolutionary Land Grants and Pension Applications Index Online! Visit the State Archives and if your search is successful the record can be obtained for $7.00.
Vermont
Vermont became a state on March 4 1791. It was the first state to grant voting rights to men of all races. The website "Vermont Genealogy" has an impressive amount of information about the state, its history and links to helpful sites.
If you have a subscription to Ancestry or access through a library they have "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 (index and digitized images)".
Take Care,
Pattie
Spring is here and so it's time to start thinking of gardening, cleaning and long rides(bike or car).
For those of you in Wisconsin, did you know there is a Century Home and Farm Award? To learn more visit the Wisconsin Historical Society and read about state’s historic barns.
Maine
Maine became a state on March 15, 1820. If you are researching an ancestor who fought in the Revolutinary War you are in luck. The State Archives has the Revolutionary Land Grants and Pension Applications Index Online! Visit the State Archives and if your search is successful the record can be obtained for $7.00.
Vermont
Vermont became a state on March 4 1791. It was the first state to grant voting rights to men of all races. The website "Vermont Genealogy" has an impressive amount of information about the state, its history and links to helpful sites.
If you have a subscription to Ancestry or access through a library they have "Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008 (index and digitized images)".
Take Care,
Pattie
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sunday's Obituary - Beldeva Maish Webster
Beldeva Maish - Daughter of Edward and Daisy Farnum Maish
Obituary
Former C.R. Pair Are Found Slain In Salinas, Calif.
Cedar Rapids Gazette - October 25, 1952
A former Cedar Rapids couple were found shot to death in their apartment at Salinas, Calif., Friday and police termed, it. an apparent murder arid suicide, ac-
ording to an Associated Press report.
They were identifed as Jack Webster, 48 and his wife Beldeva, 38. Police said that an investigation will be made but a deputy coroner said that Webster apparently shot himself after shooting his wife apparently.
The bodies were found by the couple's landlady who said she hadn't seen the Websters for a few days. Police said the deaths occurred either Monday or Tuesday. No notes were left.
Mrs. Webster is survived by her father, Edward Maish of Cedar Rapids; by three Cedar Rapds brothers, Lloyd, Francis and Cleo Maish, and by three sisters Mrs. Walter Knoebel of Cedar Hapids, Mrs. Joe Kephart of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Earl Owens of LeRoy, Minn.
Relatives, of Mrs. Webster said hat Mr. Webster is survived by two sisters, one in Cedar Rapids and one Dubuque. Their names could not be determined.
The Websters have lived California for about 12 years, relatives of Mrs. Webster said. They said that Mr. Webster had formerly worked at the Penick and Ford plant in Cedar Rapids. He was reported to have had both legs amputated about eight years ago after suffering Buerger's disease.
Cedar Rapids Gazette - January 15, 1953
Wills Probated - Excerpt
Three wills were admitted probate Thursday. They are the wills of Thomas Fontana, who died Jan. 3; Joseph A. Nejdl, who died Dec. 27, and Jack A. Web;ter, who died Oct. 21.
Mr. Webster left his estate to iis niece, Maureen K. Maish. Francis E. Maish was appointee administrator by the court with 3,000 bond.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Saturday, September 5 1953
Another Will Involves Almost Entire Family
A strange, mixed-up legal battle began in Linn county district court Saturday over the estates of a former Cedar Rapids couple found dead in a Salinas, California apartment last October.
They were Jack Alexander Webster and Beldeva Neva Webster, who had lived at 504 Second street SW until they moved to California.
The court action started Saturday is based on the allegation that Webster murdered his wife on October 20 and then took his own life.
News reports at the time stated that the bodies were not found until several days after the tragedy. At the time authorities were quoted as saying that it appeared Webster shot his wife with a revolver;then took his own life with the same weapon.
The action Saturday was brought by Edward Maish, father of the late Mrs. Webster and administrator of her estate.
He is suing Francis E. Maish. Francis E. Maish is Edward Maish's son.
He is Mrs. Webster's brother and the brother-in-law of Jack Alexander Webster, the man who allegedly slew his (Francis E. Maish's) sister.
And he is the administrator of Jack Alexander Webster's estate.
In other words, Francis E. Maish is the administrator of the estate of his sister's alleged murderer.
Jack Alexander Webster's will is filed for probate in the Linn county clerk of courts's office.
It lists the daughter of Francis E. Maish as the sole heir.
There is no will on file in the Linn Clerk's office for Beldeva Neva Webster.
The suit seeks $25,000 for the estate of Beldeva Neva Webster from the estate of Jack Alexander Webster. The grounds stated are that Mrs. Webster's estate was damaged to that amount because of her wrongful death, allegedly at the hands of Mr. Webster.
Webster, according to California authorities, had lost both legs as a result of Buerger's disease.
Obituary
Former C.R. Pair Are Found Slain In Salinas, Calif.
Cedar Rapids Gazette - October 25, 1952
A former Cedar Rapids couple were found shot to death in their apartment at Salinas, Calif., Friday and police termed, it. an apparent murder arid suicide, ac-
ording to an Associated Press report.
They were identifed as Jack Webster, 48 and his wife Beldeva, 38. Police said that an investigation will be made but a deputy coroner said that Webster apparently shot himself after shooting his wife apparently.
The bodies were found by the couple's landlady who said she hadn't seen the Websters for a few days. Police said the deaths occurred either Monday or Tuesday. No notes were left.
Mrs. Webster is survived by her father, Edward Maish of Cedar Rapids; by three Cedar Rapds brothers, Lloyd, Francis and Cleo Maish, and by three sisters Mrs. Walter Knoebel of Cedar Hapids, Mrs. Joe Kephart of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Earl Owens of LeRoy, Minn.
Relatives, of Mrs. Webster said hat Mr. Webster is survived by two sisters, one in Cedar Rapids and one Dubuque. Their names could not be determined.
The Websters have lived California for about 12 years, relatives of Mrs. Webster said. They said that Mr. Webster had formerly worked at the Penick and Ford plant in Cedar Rapids. He was reported to have had both legs amputated about eight years ago after suffering Buerger's disease.
Cedar Rapids Gazette - January 15, 1953
Wills Probated - Excerpt
Three wills were admitted probate Thursday. They are the wills of Thomas Fontana, who died Jan. 3; Joseph A. Nejdl, who died Dec. 27, and Jack A. Web;ter, who died Oct. 21.
Mr. Webster left his estate to iis niece, Maureen K. Maish. Francis E. Maish was appointee administrator by the court with 3,000 bond.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Saturday, September 5 1953
Another Will Involves Almost Entire Family
A strange, mixed-up legal battle began in Linn county district court Saturday over the estates of a former Cedar Rapids couple found dead in a Salinas, California apartment last October.
They were Jack Alexander Webster and Beldeva Neva Webster, who had lived at 504 Second street SW until they moved to California.
The court action started Saturday is based on the allegation that Webster murdered his wife on October 20 and then took his own life.
News reports at the time stated that the bodies were not found until several days after the tragedy. At the time authorities were quoted as saying that it appeared Webster shot his wife with a revolver;then took his own life with the same weapon.
The action Saturday was brought by Edward Maish, father of the late Mrs. Webster and administrator of her estate.
He is suing Francis E. Maish. Francis E. Maish is Edward Maish's son.
He is Mrs. Webster's brother and the brother-in-law of Jack Alexander Webster, the man who allegedly slew his (Francis E. Maish's) sister.
And he is the administrator of Jack Alexander Webster's estate.
In other words, Francis E. Maish is the administrator of the estate of his sister's alleged murderer.
Jack Alexander Webster's will is filed for probate in the Linn county clerk of courts's office.
It lists the daughter of Francis E. Maish as the sole heir.
There is no will on file in the Linn Clerk's office for Beldeva Neva Webster.
The suit seeks $25,000 for the estate of Beldeva Neva Webster from the estate of Jack Alexander Webster. The grounds stated are that Mrs. Webster's estate was damaged to that amount because of her wrongful death, allegedly at the hands of Mr. Webster.
Webster, according to California authorities, had lost both legs as a result of Buerger's disease.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Corned Beef, A Green River and Irish Research
Corned Beef, Parades, Green Beer - how could someone not love St. Patrick's Day? Growing up outside of Chicago St. Patrick's Day was a big deal. I was never sure if they really used green dye to turn the Chicago River green or if it was a cover story..... just kidding Mayor!
If you are researching your Irish roots, here are some hints and links that might help.
* The majority of the census returns for 1821, 1831, 1841 and 1851 were destroyed in the 1922 fire at the Public Record Office at the beginning of the Civil War.
* Need professional help with your Irish research? Eneclann: Irish Family History Research Visit: eneclann.ie/Research/research_genealogy.html
* The census records for 1881 and 1891 were pulped during World War I due to a paper shortage.
* Genealogy Books: Authors: Diane Haberstroh and Laura DeGrazia
Irish Relatives and Friends From "Information Wanted" Ads in the Irish-American, 1850-1871
* The National Archives of Ireland has an online searchable database of the 1910/1911 census. Visit: www.census.nationalarchives.ie
* The original census returns for 1861 and 1871 were destroyed shortly after the censuses were taken.
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
If you are researching your Irish roots, here are some hints and links that might help.
* The majority of the census returns for 1821, 1831, 1841 and 1851 were destroyed in the 1922 fire at the Public Record Office at the beginning of the Civil War.
* Need professional help with your Irish research? Eneclann: Irish Family History Research Visit: eneclann.ie/Research/research_genealogy.html
* The census records for 1881 and 1891 were pulped during World War I due to a paper shortage.
* Genealogy Books: Authors: Diane Haberstroh and Laura DeGrazia
Irish Relatives and Friends From "Information Wanted" Ads in the Irish-American, 1850-1871
* The National Archives of Ireland has an online searchable database of the 1910/1911 census. Visit: www.census.nationalarchives.ie
* The original census returns for 1861 and 1871 were destroyed shortly after the censuses were taken.
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Creating a Genealogy Blog - Is It For You?
It is hard to believe that within the last year I went from reading other people's blogs to writing two blogs and contributing to two others.
Writing a blog is very similar to keeping a journal. The blog can be private (maybe a place to track your research notes),public or for people you invite. This allows you to decide if you will share your research with everyone,just a a select group or keep it completely private.
Benefits of Blogging
Sometimes it feels good to share your successes with others even if you do not know them. Likewise when you hit a brickwall or receive disappointing news on a surname it can be cathartic to write it down. It may even help you figure out where you went wrong!
Another benefit of a blog is that you can allow (or not) others to comment on your blog entries. This way other members of your family or researchers tracing collateral lines can share their research. You may even lure members of the family who are not interested in genealogy, but love to share family stories, into posting comments.
To Blog or Not to Blog.....
Blogging is another tool in your genealogy toolkit that can be used to record research and if desired share it. While blogging may not be for everyone, do not dismiss it because you have never done it. It's as easy as going to http://www.blogger.com/home, choosing a name and creating the blog. You can become as technical as you want or not at all. Just do not let 'technology' stop you from trying to blog - just do it.
Here is a list of the blogs that my friend Pam and I are writing. Pay special attention to Pam's McKee Family Tree.
My McKee Family Tree: http://alexandermckee.blogspot.com
This blog was created by Pam to share her in depth research of the McKee family. Her goal is to document all the McKee's that migrated to Southern Illinois.
Everyday Genealogy: http://everydaygenealogycalendar.blogspot.com
A blog supporting the Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar offering hints, tips and advice on genealogy research. Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Technology Tamers: http://technology-tamers.blogspot.com
Pam and I speak at genealogy societies in Florida and we use this blog to promote our lectures. Our goal is to make genealogists aware of how technology can assist in their research and encourage them to publish their results.
Pack Peddler's Place: http://packpeddler.blogspot.com
My grandmother nicknamed me Pack Peddler when I was a child and this blog reflects my collection of ideas, family stories and genealogy journeys. And my love/hate relationship with my eReader!
Take Care,
Pattie
Writing a blog is very similar to keeping a journal. The blog can be private (maybe a place to track your research notes),public or for people you invite. This allows you to decide if you will share your research with everyone,just a a select group or keep it completely private.
Benefits of Blogging
Sometimes it feels good to share your successes with others even if you do not know them. Likewise when you hit a brickwall or receive disappointing news on a surname it can be cathartic to write it down. It may even help you figure out where you went wrong!
Another benefit of a blog is that you can allow (or not) others to comment on your blog entries. This way other members of your family or researchers tracing collateral lines can share their research. You may even lure members of the family who are not interested in genealogy, but love to share family stories, into posting comments.
To Blog or Not to Blog.....
Blogging is another tool in your genealogy toolkit that can be used to record research and if desired share it. While blogging may not be for everyone, do not dismiss it because you have never done it. It's as easy as going to http://www.blogger.com/home, choosing a name and creating the blog. You can become as technical as you want or not at all. Just do not let 'technology' stop you from trying to blog - just do it.
Here is a list of the blogs that my friend Pam and I are writing. Pay special attention to Pam's McKee Family Tree.
My McKee Family Tree: http://alexandermckee.blogspot.com
This blog was created by Pam to share her in depth research of the McKee family. Her goal is to document all the McKee's that migrated to Southern Illinois.
Everyday Genealogy: http://everydaygenealogycalendar.blogspot.com
A blog supporting the Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar offering hints, tips and advice on genealogy research. Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Technology Tamers: http://technology-tamers.blogspot.com
Pam and I speak at genealogy societies in Florida and we use this blog to promote our lectures. Our goal is to make genealogists aware of how technology can assist in their research and encourage them to publish their results.
Pack Peddler's Place: http://packpeddler.blogspot.com
My grandmother nicknamed me Pack Peddler when I was a child and this blog reflects my collection of ideas, family stories and genealogy journeys. And my love/hate relationship with my eReader!
Take Care,
Pattie
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Just Say 'Yes' to Joining a Genealogy Society!
One of the great things about joining a Genealogy Society is that none of the members will groan or ask the question "Why are you so interested in dead people"? Just being able to spend a couple of hours each month with others that love to read obituaries and spend vacations transcribing cemeteries is such a relief.
Why Join a Society?
Joining a society allows you to attend monthly meetings, participate in educational programs, share your research knowledge and volunteer in a variety of projects. While joining is not a requirement the membership dues can help the society defray many costs including: speakers, educational programs, meeting place, books, etc.
Depending on the size and makeup of the society there may be a Special Interest Group (SIG group) for specific areas of interest (eg German Research, the Presbyterian Migration, etc.)that you may be interested in attending. If there is not one - start one!
The great thing about joining a local society is that they are always looking for ideas and volunteers. If the society does not have a newsletter and you have experience with writing or publishing offer to be the publisher! Maybe you have done extensive research on Civil War pension files - offer to do a presentation at the next meeting!
Participating in a local society will expose you to research topics and techniques you had never considered. You will meet people who use different methodologies, filing systems and software applications. And believe it or not there are folks out there that still do not use the Internet!
Genealogy Societies offer the chance to mingle with folks that understand the joy of finding a lost obituary, a civil war pension file or that black sheep that no one in the family talks about.
The Federation of Genealogical Societies offers a list of societies .
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Why Join a Society?
Joining a society allows you to attend monthly meetings, participate in educational programs, share your research knowledge and volunteer in a variety of projects. While joining is not a requirement the membership dues can help the society defray many costs including: speakers, educational programs, meeting place, books, etc.
Depending on the size and makeup of the society there may be a Special Interest Group (SIG group) for specific areas of interest (eg German Research, the Presbyterian Migration, etc.)that you may be interested in attending. If there is not one - start one!
The great thing about joining a local society is that they are always looking for ideas and volunteers. If the society does not have a newsletter and you have experience with writing or publishing offer to be the publisher! Maybe you have done extensive research on Civil War pension files - offer to do a presentation at the next meeting!
Participating in a local society will expose you to research topics and techniques you had never considered. You will meet people who use different methodologies, filing systems and software applications. And believe it or not there are folks out there that still do not use the Internet!
Genealogy Societies offer the chance to mingle with folks that understand the joy of finding a lost obituary, a civil war pension file or that black sheep that no one in the family talks about.
The Federation of Genealogical Societies offers a list of societies .
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Angel Island - West Coast Immigration Station
The majority of my ancestors came to the United States before Ellis Island and Castle Garden were the gateway for European immigrants. While researching topics for the Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
I discovered another immigration gateway - Angel Island.
Angel Island
Angel Island was the 'Ellis Island of the West' for Australians, Canadians, Mexicans, Russia, Central and South Americans and in particular Asian immigrants from 1910 to 1940.
Boats would land in San Francisco and the passengers would be processed based on the class of their ticket. Persons holding a first or second class ticket would be processed on the ship. Passengers holding steerage tickets would be sent to Angel Island for processing.
Processing on Angel Island was not handled as efficiently or quickly as Ellis Island due to the Chinese exclusion laws.
The following links will help you research your ancestors that may have passed through Angel Island.
History of Angel Island
Angel Island Association
"Angel Island" 'Guardian of the Western Gate' - Valerie Natale
Books from Amazon:
Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America
Island: Poetry and History of Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island, 1910-1940
Angel Island : Immigrant Gateway to America
Take Care,
Pattie
I discovered another immigration gateway - Angel Island.
Angel Island
Angel Island was the 'Ellis Island of the West' for Australians, Canadians, Mexicans, Russia, Central and South Americans and in particular Asian immigrants from 1910 to 1940.
Boats would land in San Francisco and the passengers would be processed based on the class of their ticket. Persons holding a first or second class ticket would be processed on the ship. Passengers holding steerage tickets would be sent to Angel Island for processing.
Processing on Angel Island was not handled as efficiently or quickly as Ellis Island due to the Chinese exclusion laws.
The following links will help you research your ancestors that may have passed through Angel Island.
History of Angel Island
Angel Island Association
"Angel Island" 'Guardian of the Western Gate' - Valerie Natale
Books from Amazon:
Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America
Island: Poetry and History of Chinese Immigrants on Angel Island, 1910-1940
Angel Island : Immigrant Gateway to America
Take Care,
Pattie
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday's Obituary - John Lewis Schwemm
John Lewis Schwemm
Born - Jan 13, 1871
Died - August 21, 1947
Barrington Courier-Review
Thursday, August 28, 1947
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the funeral home, 149 West Main Street, Barrington, for John Schwemm, 76, well-known and familiar figure of this community. He died suddenly Thursday, August 21 of heart disease.
Schwemm was born on a farm four miles south of Barrington January 13, 1871 and lost both of his parents before he had reached his 13th birthday. He lived on with his brothers and sisters, doing work on the neighboring farms until 1894, when he and his brother Herman started a farm implement business, which was carried on successfully for 23 years.
When the livery business was discontinued, Schwemm did teaming in Barrington, he and his team being known and loved by local residents. In November of 1946 the team was sold and Schwemm retired.
In 1900 he married Gertrude Meyer of Barrington, and from this union there were two children, Earl Schwemm of this village and Ruth Schwemm Hardarce of Highland Park. His widow and children survive him as well as four grandsons, John, Richard and Robert Schwemm and Phillip Hardacre.
Also surviving are a brother William of Crystal Lake and two sisters, Mrs. William Schnetlage of Barrington and Mrs. William Lyons of Chicago.
Schwemm, who lived at 111 East Liberty Street, had a happy and friendly attitude toward life and people. He found pleasure in simple things, and much of his enjoyment came in doing for others. He was genuine and sincere, and carried a youthful viewpoint throughout his 76 years.
Both Reverends Bertam G. Swaney of the Methodist Church and Christian J. Doenecke, formerly pastor of the Methodist Church presided at the funeral services.
Internment was in the Evergreen cemetery. Emil Schwemm, Clifford Schwemm, Malcom Lyons, Frank Miller, Spencer Boehmer and Russell Smith, nephews of Schwemm, were pallbearers.
Born - Jan 13, 1871
Died - August 21, 1947
Barrington Courier-Review
Thursday, August 28, 1947
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the funeral home, 149 West Main Street, Barrington, for John Schwemm, 76, well-known and familiar figure of this community. He died suddenly Thursday, August 21 of heart disease.
Schwemm was born on a farm four miles south of Barrington January 13, 1871 and lost both of his parents before he had reached his 13th birthday. He lived on with his brothers and sisters, doing work on the neighboring farms until 1894, when he and his brother Herman started a farm implement business, which was carried on successfully for 23 years.
When the livery business was discontinued, Schwemm did teaming in Barrington, he and his team being known and loved by local residents. In November of 1946 the team was sold and Schwemm retired.
In 1900 he married Gertrude Meyer of Barrington, and from this union there were two children, Earl Schwemm of this village and Ruth Schwemm Hardarce of Highland Park. His widow and children survive him as well as four grandsons, John, Richard and Robert Schwemm and Phillip Hardacre.
Also surviving are a brother William of Crystal Lake and two sisters, Mrs. William Schnetlage of Barrington and Mrs. William Lyons of Chicago.
Schwemm, who lived at 111 East Liberty Street, had a happy and friendly attitude toward life and people. He found pleasure in simple things, and much of his enjoyment came in doing for others. He was genuine and sincere, and carried a youthful viewpoint throughout his 76 years.
Both Reverends Bertam G. Swaney of the Methodist Church and Christian J. Doenecke, formerly pastor of the Methodist Church presided at the funeral services.
Internment was in the Evergreen cemetery. Emil Schwemm, Clifford Schwemm, Malcom Lyons, Frank Miller, Spencer Boehmer and Russell Smith, nephews of Schwemm, were pallbearers.
Friday, February 25, 2011
My Ancestor Was Born in the State of Franklin!
Minnesota? South Dakota? Wisconsin? Franklin?
One of the most fascinating elements of creating Everyday Genealogy - the Desk Calendar last year was being reminded how our nation was created. Once the original 13 colonies were formed our ancestors headed west and new territories and states were formed. Here are some of the more interesting facts I found
Did you know?
Residents of Wisconsin were enumerated in 1820 in the Indiana Territory census and in the Michigan census in 1830.
South Dakota residents were counted in the census of Wisconsin in 1836, in Iowa in 1840 and in Minnesota in 1850 as the Pembina District.
South Dakota was a part of Minnesota until Minnesota became a state in 1858.
West Virginia seceded from the state of Virginia on May 23 1861 and became a state in its own right in 1863.
Kentucky was annexed by Virginia in 1772 as part of Finscastle County. In 1776 Fincastle County was divided into 3 new counties: Kentucky, Montgomery and Washington.
Franklin?
The state of Franklin, whose capital was first Jonesborough and later Greeneville, was formed in 1784. It was never admitted to the Union. Franklin became part of Tennessee in 1790.
The state of Franklin lives on in Johnson City where there is a bank and main highway are named "State of Franklin". It was also mentioned in as one of the 'ghost states' in a documentery "How the States Got Their Shapes".
BTW - Davy Crockett was born in the state of Franklin 1786.
Conclusion
We all use census records, obituaries, etc. to help us find out which state or country our ancestors were born, married and died. What we have to remember is that they are answering the question from their 18th or 19th century perspective not our 21st century map.
Take Care,
Pattie
Visit our other blogs!
Pack Peddler's Pages
Technology Tamers
My McKee Family Tree
One of the most fascinating elements of creating Everyday Genealogy - the Desk Calendar last year was being reminded how our nation was created. Once the original 13 colonies were formed our ancestors headed west and new territories and states were formed. Here are some of the more interesting facts I found
Did you know?
Residents of Wisconsin were enumerated in 1820 in the Indiana Territory census and in the Michigan census in 1830.
South Dakota residents were counted in the census of Wisconsin in 1836, in Iowa in 1840 and in Minnesota in 1850 as the Pembina District.
South Dakota was a part of Minnesota until Minnesota became a state in 1858.
West Virginia seceded from the state of Virginia on May 23 1861 and became a state in its own right in 1863.
Kentucky was annexed by Virginia in 1772 as part of Finscastle County. In 1776 Fincastle County was divided into 3 new counties: Kentucky, Montgomery and Washington.
Franklin?
The state of Franklin, whose capital was first Jonesborough and later Greeneville, was formed in 1784. It was never admitted to the Union. Franklin became part of Tennessee in 1790.
The state of Franklin lives on in Johnson City where there is a bank and main highway are named "State of Franklin". It was also mentioned in as one of the 'ghost states' in a documentery "How the States Got Their Shapes".
BTW - Davy Crockett was born in the state of Franklin 1786.
Conclusion
We all use census records, obituaries, etc. to help us find out which state or country our ancestors were born, married and died. What we have to remember is that they are answering the question from their 18th or 19th century perspective not our 21st century map.
Take Care,
Pattie
Visit our other blogs!
Pack Peddler's Pages
Technology Tamers
My McKee Family Tree
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Washington: State, Capital & President
When I was a child we celebrated Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday as two separate holidays. Lincoln’s birthday is still February 12 and Washington’s on the 22 but the holiday is now celebrated is President’s Day. And to make it a convenient three day weekend it is on the third Monday in February. This may be great for planning purposes, but I miss celebrating on the actual birthdates of these two presidents.
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is located on 100 acres of land that was donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia in 1791. If you are doing research in either of those states in this time period, your ancestor may have ‘moved’ whether he/she wanted to or not! The first census Washington D.C. participated in was 1800 and the 1810 census like the 1890 census has been lost.
Washington State
The Washington State Archives has a great interactive website with free digital images. There is also a collection of Historic Washington Newspapers available to browse online, one of my favorite things to do on a rainy afternoon. Didn’t find what you were looking for in the historical newspapers? Then you can use the Ask a Librarian link to request FREE obituary lookup and receive a copy via email.
The Washington State Archives make me wish I had a few more ancestors who headed farther west than Iowa!
George Washington
While George Washington was the father of our country, he unfortunately did not have any children. He did raise his wife Martha’s two children from her first marriage and had close relationships with his nephews and step grandchildren. To learn more about our first president or if your family research points you in the direction of being a descendent of one of Washington’s relatives check out the George Washington Foundation
I hope everyone has a great President’s Day.
Take Care,
Pattie
The History Channel Presents Washington the Warrior
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is located on 100 acres of land that was donated by the states of Maryland and Virginia in 1791. If you are doing research in either of those states in this time period, your ancestor may have ‘moved’ whether he/she wanted to or not! The first census Washington D.C. participated in was 1800 and the 1810 census like the 1890 census has been lost.
Washington State
The Washington State Archives has a great interactive website with free digital images. There is also a collection of Historic Washington Newspapers available to browse online, one of my favorite things to do on a rainy afternoon. Didn’t find what you were looking for in the historical newspapers? Then you can use the Ask a Librarian link to request FREE obituary lookup and receive a copy via email.
The Washington State Archives make me wish I had a few more ancestors who headed farther west than Iowa!
George Washington
While George Washington was the father of our country, he unfortunately did not have any children. He did raise his wife Martha’s two children from her first marriage and had close relationships with his nephews and step grandchildren. To learn more about our first president or if your family research points you in the direction of being a descendent of one of Washington’s relatives check out the George Washington Foundation
I hope everyone has a great President’s Day.
Take Care,
Pattie
The History Channel Presents Washington the Warrior
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Sunday's Obituary - Emma Rethmeier Schwemm
Emma Rethmeier Schwemm
Born: Aug 18, 1872 - Schaumburg,Cook County, Illinois
Died: July 30, 1945 - Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
Mrs. Emma Schwemm, 73 of Dundee Road, died Monday afternoon at Sherman Hospital in Elgin from a skull fracture and other injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon on the Northwest Highway in Barrington, near Plagge Flowers. Services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the funeral home at 149 West Main Street. The Rev Dore N. Ester of Salem Evangelical church will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The accident causing her death occurred about 4:15 Sunday afternoon when a car driven south on the highway by Donald Alvin Tadder collided almost head-on with a car driven by F. C. Sternberg of Rt. 2, Barrington. Mrs. Schwemm was riding with Sternberg, who boards at the countryside home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Buehler; and another passenger was her grandson, William Schwemm 12, also of Barrington
Earl W. Baade, Barrington chief of police claims Tadder fled from the scene of the accident and he signed a complaint against him. Chief Baade said Tadder went through a section of swamp land and made his way to Lake Zurich where he sought medical attention.
Chief Baade learned that he was in a Lake Zurich doctor's office and he returned him to Barrington, later turning Tadder over to Sgt. Don Barnes of the state police who brought the man to Sherman Hospital.
Others injured in the accident were brought to the hospital by ambulance. Mrs. Schwemm was in such severe shock that attending physicians did not believe she would live through the night. She rallied slightly, however, but suffered a relapse in the morning. Her death was due to shock; sever lacerations and possibly other injuries suffered in the collision. Because of her condition when she was admitted to the hospital, no effort was made to examine her for fractures.
Born: Aug 18, 1872 - Schaumburg,Cook County, Illinois
Died: July 30, 1945 - Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
Mrs. Emma Schwemm, 73 of Dundee Road, died Monday afternoon at Sherman Hospital in Elgin from a skull fracture and other injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon on the Northwest Highway in Barrington, near Plagge Flowers. Services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the funeral home at 149 West Main Street. The Rev Dore N. Ester of Salem Evangelical church will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The accident causing her death occurred about 4:15 Sunday afternoon when a car driven south on the highway by Donald Alvin Tadder collided almost head-on with a car driven by F. C. Sternberg of Rt. 2, Barrington. Mrs. Schwemm was riding with Sternberg, who boards at the countryside home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Buehler; and another passenger was her grandson, William Schwemm 12, also of Barrington
Earl W. Baade, Barrington chief of police claims Tadder fled from the scene of the accident and he signed a complaint against him. Chief Baade said Tadder went through a section of swamp land and made his way to Lake Zurich where he sought medical attention.
Chief Baade learned that he was in a Lake Zurich doctor's office and he returned him to Barrington, later turning Tadder over to Sgt. Don Barnes of the state police who brought the man to Sherman Hospital.
Others injured in the accident were brought to the hospital by ambulance. Mrs. Schwemm was in such severe shock that attending physicians did not believe she would live through the night. She rallied slightly, however, but suffered a relapse in the morning. Her death was due to shock; sever lacerations and possibly other injuries suffered in the collision. Because of her condition when she was admitted to the hospital, no effort was made to examine her for fractures.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Coupons, Samples and Free Research Sites
I love coupons!
I love the adventure of clipping coupons and then planning a trip to Wal-Mart so I can save even more on my grocery bill. Free stuff or coupons / discounts are always better. Cool Savings is an online site where you can find and print coupons.
I love free samples!
I love products from Fresh.com but the free samples you get to pick with each purchase are just delightful!
I love free archives & databases!
GenealogyBuff.com is a site with links to a fabulous array of search tools. The best thing is many of the site are fee!
I subscribe to Ancestry.com and feel that it is worth every penny. BUT, did you know that they have 200 databases that can be accessed FREE?
To access the free Ancestry.com sites and many others visit GenealogyBuff.com
.
While you are there take a minute to explore the other links, you may be pleasantly surprised at who or what you may find.
Happy Researching,
Pattie
I love the adventure of clipping coupons and then planning a trip to Wal-Mart so I can save even more on my grocery bill. Free stuff or coupons / discounts are always better. Cool Savings is an online site where you can find and print coupons.
I love free samples!
I love products from Fresh.com but the free samples you get to pick with each purchase are just delightful!
I love free archives & databases!
GenealogyBuff.com is a site with links to a fabulous array of search tools. The best thing is many of the site are fee!
I subscribe to Ancestry.com and feel that it is worth every penny. BUT, did you know that they have 200 databases that can be accessed FREE?
To access the free Ancestry.com sites and many others visit GenealogyBuff.com
.
While you are there take a minute to explore the other links, you may be pleasantly surprised at who or what you may find.
Happy Researching,
Pattie
Monday, February 14, 2011
Oregon and Arizona - The Most Romantic States in the Union
What are the two romantic states in the union?
Arizona and Oregon!
Oregon and Arizona both became states on Valentine's Day! Oregon in 1859 and Arizona in 1912.
If you are researching in Arizona, be sure to check out the Arizona State Library's historical maps, digital archives and more. The website is www.lib.az.us
If you have Oregon Roots did your ancestors take the Oregon Trail? The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon City, Oregon. Check out The Oregon Trail Map. Find out the history of the trail and its actual course.
Happy Valentine's Day
Pattie
To get a DAILY Genealogy tip check out our CLEARNCE SALE. The Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar is on Sale for $5.99.
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Arizona and Oregon!
Oregon and Arizona both became states on Valentine's Day! Oregon in 1859 and Arizona in 1912.
If you are researching in Arizona, be sure to check out the Arizona State Library's historical maps, digital archives and more. The website is www.lib.az.us
If you have Oregon Roots did your ancestors take the Oregon Trail? The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri and ended in Oregon City, Oregon. Check out The Oregon Trail Map. Find out the history of the trail and its actual course.
Happy Valentine's Day
Pattie
To get a DAILY Genealogy tip check out our CLEARNCE SALE. The Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar is on Sale for $5.99.
http://www.everydaygenealogy.com
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Sunday's Obituary - William Hamilton Warren
William Hamilton Warren
Born: September 24, 1847 - Kent County Maryland
Died: October 9, 1914 - Plano, Kendall County, Illinois
Father of Myrtle Warren Schultz
Kendall County News
October 14, 1914
William Hamilton Warren
Nearly blind, growing infirm from ill health at times insane, William Warren for twenty-five years a Plano resident ends his life Friday by taking Paris green. His condition for the past year was a sad one.
Mr. Warren moved to Plano from Kent Co. Maryland in 1879. He was a carpenter by trade and a gardener. The latter part of his life was spent raising garden truck. He was born in Kent Co. Maryland, September 24, 1847 and was married there to Miss Mary Francenia Startt, March 10th 1869, who died April 30, 1891.
To them were born eight children two of them dying in infancy. There remains to mourn his loss two daughters and four sons. Daisy, now Mrs. Ben Olson; Myrtle, now Mrs. William Schultz, Ray, Walter, William and Frank. Also seven grand children.
Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Olson. Rev. C. A. Neuman in charge. Burial in Plano cemetery.
We are extremely grateful to the friends who were so kind at the time of the death and burial of our father. Mr. and Mrs. B. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schultz.
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The obituary mentions Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schultz. This is a picture of William and Myrtle Warren Schultz
Born: September 24, 1847 - Kent County Maryland
Died: October 9, 1914 - Plano, Kendall County, Illinois
Father of Myrtle Warren Schultz
Kendall County News
October 14, 1914
William Hamilton Warren
Nearly blind, growing infirm from ill health at times insane, William Warren for twenty-five years a Plano resident ends his life Friday by taking Paris green. His condition for the past year was a sad one.
Mr. Warren moved to Plano from Kent Co. Maryland in 1879. He was a carpenter by trade and a gardener. The latter part of his life was spent raising garden truck. He was born in Kent Co. Maryland, September 24, 1847 and was married there to Miss Mary Francenia Startt, March 10th 1869, who died April 30, 1891.
To them were born eight children two of them dying in infancy. There remains to mourn his loss two daughters and four sons. Daisy, now Mrs. Ben Olson; Myrtle, now Mrs. William Schultz, Ray, Walter, William and Frank. Also seven grand children.
Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Olson. Rev. C. A. Neuman in charge. Burial in Plano cemetery.
We are extremely grateful to the friends who were so kind at the time of the death and burial of our father. Mr. and Mrs. B. Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schultz.
Everyday Genealogy Calendar Clearance Sale! $5.99 including std. shipping
The obituary mentions Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schultz. This is a picture of William and Myrtle Warren Schultz
Friday, February 11, 2011
Everyday Genealogy Clearance Sale
Spring cleaning is starting early this year in Florida!
Everyday Genealogy 2011 Desk Calendars have been reduced to $5.99 including standard shipping.
I need to make room in the house so these calendars have to go.
Visit: http://www.everydaygenealogy.com or click on the title of this post.
Special pricing can be negotiated for larger quantities.
Everyday Genealogy 2011 Desk Calendars have been reduced to $5.99 including standard shipping.
I need to make room in the house so these calendars have to go.
Visit: http://www.everydaygenealogy.com or click on the title of this post.
Special pricing can be negotiated for larger quantities.
Lincoln, Grant and Reagan
Growing up in Illinois I was aware that the state laid claim to two presidents: Abraham Lincoln and Ulyssess S. Grant. With a state motto of 'Land of Lincoln' Honest Abe was all around. On the other hand I was a bit confused that Grant's Tomb was in New York! When Ronald Reagan was elected president Illinois could now boost three favorite sons that made it to the White House.
Abraham Lincoln's birthday is February 12th and his life has been well documented. There are also the challenges to his official parentage. As we all know, it is all in the research and the citations. I have posted a link to let you judge for yourselves.
This September the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will be in Springfield. Attendees will have a chance to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and if you have Illinois ancestors Springfield is a goldmine of records and archives.
If you are interested in exploring the lives of these men or knowing more about Springfield I have listed a number of helpful links.
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference
http://www.fgs.org/2011conference
Abraham Presidential Library and Museum
http://www.alplm.org/
Illinois State Archives @ Springfield
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/serv_sta.html
Galena State Historic Sites
http://www.granthome.com/
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
http://www.ronaldreaganhome.com/
A Challenge To Abraham Lincoln's Ancestry
http://www.genealogytoday.com/us/lincoln/
Abraham Lincoln's birthday is February 12th and his life has been well documented. There are also the challenges to his official parentage. As we all know, it is all in the research and the citations. I have posted a link to let you judge for yourselves.
This September the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will be in Springfield. Attendees will have a chance to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and if you have Illinois ancestors Springfield is a goldmine of records and archives.
If you are interested in exploring the lives of these men or knowing more about Springfield I have listed a number of helpful links.
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference
http://www.fgs.org/2011conference
Abraham Presidential Library and Museum
http://www.alplm.org/
Illinois State Archives @ Springfield
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/serv_sta.html
Galena State Historic Sites
http://www.granthome.com/
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
http://www.ronaldreaganhome.com/
A Challenge To Abraham Lincoln's Ancestry
http://www.genealogytoday.com/us/lincoln/
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Using Timelines to Understand Your Ancestor's Lives
My great grandfather, Fred Schwemm, was the oldest surviving son of Joseph and Julia Schwemm. When I first started my research I gathered up information on Fred, his parents, his grandparents George and Sophie Schwemm and his six siblings who survived to adulthood.
During this quest I found the guardianship papers that were drawn up when Joseph and Julia died leaving six minor children. I found marriage records for Fred and his siblings, the birth announcements for their children and eventually obituary and death records for all of them.
What I did not do until I talked to Ruth Schwemm Hardacre, my grandmother's first cousin, was look at all my 'research' as the story of Fred's life. When Ruth made the statement that Fred had 'stole' the farm from his siblings I knew I had to stop and understand Fred's life from his perspective. To do this, I put together a timeline so I could see the sequence of events.
Sometimes in our search for every record and every name we can forget to step back and put our ancestors lives in context to the time period they lived. Timelines can be an extremely helpful tool to do this.
Setting up a timeline is easy - find the first date you have, such as the birth date of an ancestor and then the date that ancestor died. From there start filling in significant family, state and regional events. It may also be helpful to check out an almanac or local newspaper.
If you need a resource for finding a timeline for a particular state check out e-Reference Desk @ http://www.e-referencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/ or just click on the title of this article.
And, in case you are interested, Fred did not steal the farm from anyone but that is another blog posting!
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
The first picture is of Fred and Emma Rethmeier Schwemm my maternal great grandparents. The second picture is of my grandmother Florence and her sister-in-law Anna Pahlke.
During this quest I found the guardianship papers that were drawn up when Joseph and Julia died leaving six minor children. I found marriage records for Fred and his siblings, the birth announcements for their children and eventually obituary and death records for all of them.
What I did not do until I talked to Ruth Schwemm Hardacre, my grandmother's first cousin, was look at all my 'research' as the story of Fred's life. When Ruth made the statement that Fred had 'stole' the farm from his siblings I knew I had to stop and understand Fred's life from his perspective. To do this, I put together a timeline so I could see the sequence of events.
Sometimes in our search for every record and every name we can forget to step back and put our ancestors lives in context to the time period they lived. Timelines can be an extremely helpful tool to do this.
Setting up a timeline is easy - find the first date you have, such as the birth date of an ancestor and then the date that ancestor died. From there start filling in significant family, state and regional events. It may also be helpful to check out an almanac or local newspaper.
If you need a resource for finding a timeline for a particular state check out e-Reference Desk @ http://www.e-referencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/ or just click on the title of this article.
And, in case you are interested, Fred did not steal the farm from anyone but that is another blog posting!
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
The first picture is of Fred and Emma Rethmeier Schwemm my maternal great grandparents. The second picture is of my grandmother Florence and her sister-in-law Anna Pahlke.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Google Books and Me
Google Books is the most fascinating library I have ever encountered. Whether I am looking up county histories or hoping to find a reference about an ancestor I am always amazed at the number of books available.
The other day I found an article on CNN.com about recipes from the turn of the century. I realized I had never looked up cookbooks on Google Books. Using the filter '19th Century' I was able to find books and magazines that my ancestors may have read.
What did I find?
There were recipes from all regions of the country plus tips on keeping house and raising a family. I also found 'The White House Cookbook' published in 1887. It contains a great photograph of the 'White House Bride - Frances Folsom Cleveland'!
Then I started thinking about the record cold and number of storms we were having this winter. My next search was on the word 'almanac'. I was presented with a list of almanacs that included a World Almanac, another published by the Chicago Dailey News and of course the Farmer's Almanac all from the 19th century! I was quickly downloading these FREE pdf's to my hard drive.
Get the idea?
Click on the title of this article or use this URL: http://books.google.com to start finding your endless list of books on Google!
Once you have read articles from these 19th century publications you will never take frozen food, Doppler Radar and your microwave for granted again!
Now, I just have to load all those PDF's on my eReader!
Take Care,
Pattie
The other day I found an article on CNN.com about recipes from the turn of the century. I realized I had never looked up cookbooks on Google Books. Using the filter '19th Century' I was able to find books and magazines that my ancestors may have read.
What did I find?
There were recipes from all regions of the country plus tips on keeping house and raising a family. I also found 'The White House Cookbook' published in 1887. It contains a great photograph of the 'White House Bride - Frances Folsom Cleveland'!
Then I started thinking about the record cold and number of storms we were having this winter. My next search was on the word 'almanac'. I was presented with a list of almanacs that included a World Almanac, another published by the Chicago Dailey News and of course the Farmer's Almanac all from the 19th century! I was quickly downloading these FREE pdf's to my hard drive.
Get the idea?
Click on the title of this article or use this URL: http://books.google.com to start finding your endless list of books on Google!
Once you have read articles from these 19th century publications you will never take frozen food, Doppler Radar and your microwave for granted again!
Now, I just have to load all those PDF's on my eReader!
Take Care,
Pattie
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Texas Rangers - Baseball Team or Law Enforcement
The Texas Rangers were formed in 1835 as a law enforcement branch with statewide jurisdiction in the state of Texas. They handled many high profile cases including Bonnie and Clyde, John Wesley Hardin and the bank robber Sam Bass.
Growing up, I have to admit I had a crush on a Texas Ranger. He was on television every week and had a magnificient white horse name Silver!
If one of your ancestors was a Texas Ranger (law enforcement) check out their official website: http://www.texasranger.org or click on the title of this article.
If you are a Texas Ranager's baseball fan then you will want to visit their official website: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tex
BTW - There is a section on the Texas Ranger site devoted to the Lone Ranger....
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Growing up, I have to admit I had a crush on a Texas Ranger. He was on television every week and had a magnificient white horse name Silver!
If one of your ancestors was a Texas Ranger (law enforcement) check out their official website: http://www.texasranger.org or click on the title of this article.
If you are a Texas Ranager's baseball fan then you will want to visit their official website: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tex
BTW - There is a section on the Texas Ranger site devoted to the Lone Ranger....
Take Care,
Pattie
Everyday Genealogy Desk Calendar
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday's Obituary - Walter Axel Johnson
Walter Axel Johnson - Son of Nellie Maish and Edward Johnson
Born: October 12, 1911
Died: May 12, 1949
Blackduck American - May 26, 1949
Walter A. Johnson who was raised in the vicinity of Blackduck and whose lengthy criminal record started in 1929 when he was arrested for theft at the Cross store and sentenced to the St. Cloud reformatory, was shot and killed at a ranch north of Glendive Mont., Saturday morning.
Johnson had escaped the previous Monday from the jail at Fargo, N.D. after slugging the jailer and Bernard P. Quigley, immigration border patrolman, formerly located at Bemidji and well known here. FBI officers were alerted and a hunt conducted that extended over three states. When trailed to the ranch barn, Johnson refused to come out and fired at the officers. He was shot several times and the revolver that he had stolen from the Fargo jailer was found in his hand. Identification was positive through prints. An inquest developed the fact that Johnson had shot himself.
Johnson after his convictions was paroled after serving two years but was again arrested for larceny and given up to five years in Stillwater. Again paroled he was later arrested in North Dakota. He was wanted on numerous charges but was currently being tried in Fargo on a charge of first degree robbery. of the store. The family later moved to Thief River Falls.
Details of the chase have been watched with interest by local residents who were well acquainted with the Johnson family.
Sheriff Cahill was a deputy at the time of Johnson's first arrest and had been active in his arrest in North Dakota
Born: October 12, 1911
Died: May 12, 1949
Blackduck American - May 26, 1949
Walter A. Johnson who was raised in the vicinity of Blackduck and whose lengthy criminal record started in 1929 when he was arrested for theft at the Cross store and sentenced to the St. Cloud reformatory, was shot and killed at a ranch north of Glendive Mont., Saturday morning.
Johnson had escaped the previous Monday from the jail at Fargo, N.D. after slugging the jailer and Bernard P. Quigley, immigration border patrolman, formerly located at Bemidji and well known here. FBI officers were alerted and a hunt conducted that extended over three states. When trailed to the ranch barn, Johnson refused to come out and fired at the officers. He was shot several times and the revolver that he had stolen from the Fargo jailer was found in his hand. Identification was positive through prints. An inquest developed the fact that Johnson had shot himself.
Johnson after his convictions was paroled after serving two years but was again arrested for larceny and given up to five years in Stillwater. Again paroled he was later arrested in North Dakota. He was wanted on numerous charges but was currently being tried in Fargo on a charge of first degree robbery. of the store. The family later moved to Thief River Falls.
Details of the chase have been watched with interest by local residents who were well acquainted with the Johnson family.
Sheriff Cahill was a deputy at the time of Johnson's first arrest and had been active in his arrest in North Dakota
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