Information, tips, and other interesting finds on this personal journey
The headstone of my wife's 3rd-great-grandmother Margaret KEARNS from her father's maternal side. Born in 1822 in Ohio, she first married Nelson ENYART (sometimes spelled ENGART) in 1841. There is mystery surrounding what happened to Nelson, but in 1875 she ended up marrying Robert MORAN, who is … [Read more...]
Anyone following the latest research into my ZALEWSKI line knows that I've run across the GWIAZDOWSKI surname on a few occasions. They have something to do with my ZALEWSKI family, but I'm still not 100% sure what it is. Research points to many conflicting options: These are Frank ZALEWSKI's … [Read more...]
Today I received another great email that two more of my ancestor's headstones were found and photographed by a friendly Find-A-Grave volunteer. I don't remember when I requested these, but it's nice to finally know where they are located. Though, it's interesting to see that their headstone spells … [Read more...]
I probably didn't pick the best day to do some more research at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee today. A wonderful "spring" day in Wisconsin, a windy 23 degrees with snow flurries. I also should have probably worn more than a sweatshirt, but it wasn't all that bad. I did have a knit cap on. Last … [Read more...]
I made some great discoveries this weekend and late last night. I'm going to try to spell it all out here, so excuse me if I ramble a bit. While the information I found paints a better picture of the family of my ancestor, it also throws a wrench into the whole thing, but when doesn't genealogy do … [Read more...]
For years I had lost track of my 3rd-great-grandfather, Peter MUHM. He and his wife, Ida (SCHAVANDIE) MUHM, lived in Wisconsin for many years. I tracked Ida to Langlade County, Wisconsin in 1934 where she finally rests at Elmwood Cemetery in Antigo. Where was Peter? Good question. I also couldn't … [Read more...]
When we were last visiting my in-laws up in central Wisconsin, we decided to take a trip a few miles east to the Plover, Wisconsin area. It turns out that a few of my wife's ancestors settled in that area and were supposed to be buried nearby. We took a drive out there one morning and happened to … [Read more...]
This is the headstone of my wife's 5th-great-grandfather on her father's side, Carey Toney. Carey was born 3 Oct 1763 (or 1757) in Buckingham Co., Virginia to William and Margaret (SUTHERLAND) TONEY. He married Elizabeth DOREN in 1789. Later they traveled to Ohio where they lived out the rest of … [Read more...]
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