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Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Additions

ellen — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:33:22 +0000

I was sent a few additions for Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Milwaukee.

I also have copies of some of the Zion United Church of Christ (also known as Evangelical Zion Kirche) death records and transcribed some. I have found that many of the deceased from this church were buried in Pilgrims Rest or Forest Home.

Names include:
Attenbech
Blankenburg
Geinler
Geissler
Haefner
Harchge (Harihge?)
Heinig
Henke
Jahnke
Jahnke
Klug
Knabe
Lobitz
Martens
Menzel
Nabakowski
Ruebner
Schauz
Schendel
Simon
Springer
Wall
William

Civil War Military Symposium

ellen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:57:48 +0000

I am currently planning on attending a Civil War Symposium in Fort Wayne Indiana at the Allen County Library on Friday and Saturday Oct. 8 and 9, 2010.

If any of my fellow Milwaukee researchers would like to tag along, I would welcome the company.

http://thing1.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/Military%20Symposium_2010.pdf

The Allen County library has a large collection of genealogy materials from all states. I have heard it is definitely worth the trip out there if one can go.

It is approximately 5-6 hours to drive out there (depending on Chicago Traffic). I don’t know when I will be leaving yet. It will either be Thursday or very early Friday to give me time to do research at the library at least for a few hours. (first session starts Friday at 2:30) (It will also depends on the other passengers).

If you are interested let me know. You would be responsible for all your own costs (admission, hotel, food, etc.) I am willing to split a room if you are comfortable with that.

Let me know by sending me an email, placing a comment below or calling 262-783-1620.

Ellen-

Military Records Research Tip

ellen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:38:03 +0000

Research tip: If you’re planning to order Civil War pension or military service files from the National Archives, get your order(s) in soon. We were at the archives last week and the indication is they expect a sharp rise in the number of orders once the 150th anniversary of the Civil War officially arrives in April. This likely will increase the time it takes to fill orders.

Thank you to Civil War Roots for letting us know!

Jewish Resources in Milwaukee

ellen — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:42:30 +0000

It amazes me sometimes that I can live in a community for 25 years and know very little about it. For those of you researching Jewish Ancestors in the Milwaukee Area, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee has online resources available.
They have:

death and burial index
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Obituary Index
Marriage Records
Rabbis of Congregation Emanu-El

If you haven’t already been there, be sure to check out the Milwaukee Jewish resources available online.

If you haven’t been to the museum, you may also want to check that out:
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Hours
Monday–Thurs 10am–4pm
Friday 10am-2pm
Sunday 12pm–4pm
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Online Irish Genealogy Expanded

ellen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:00:39 +0000

Woohoo goes the applause from Irish researchers!

The second phase of the www.IrishGenealogy.ie website is expected to be launched this week. The second phase involves the digitization of Church of Ireland birth/marriage/death records from the city of Dublin and dioceses of Ardfert and Leighlin and Roman Catholic birth/marriage/death records from the Diocese of Cork and Ross.

The www.IrishGenealogy.ie website allows the public to view over 1,300 million pre-1900 Church records from Kerry and Dublin city free of charge.

For more information visit Inside Ireland

Who's Who in Polish America

ellen — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:52:30 +0000

Karen Duffy has a book “Who’s Who in Polish America” published in 1943 and edited by Rev. Francis Bolek. It’s also available at many libraries, including the Milwaukee Central Branch. I’m attaching the list of WI names in the book. People who are interested can contact Karen for a copy of the short biography or they can check the library for a copy. Karen’s email can be found on the contributors’ page under Polish transcriptions and surnames.

The Polish American Index can be found here

Milwaukee Catholic Archdiocese website update

ellen — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:24:46 +0000

I went to cemeteries.org, the Milwaukee Archdiocese website, to do a search for a catholic death in Milwaukee. Much to my surprise I found they change the search results for the better.

Prior to yesterday, when you did a search, you would simply come back with the name. If there were multiple similar names, you would have to click each name to find the ones in a particular cemetery. Now, when you do a search on the name, the results show the name as well as the cemetery they are buried.

A great improvement!

Milwaukee Biographies

ellen — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:28:40 +0000

It has been a while since I have worked on this site. I have been busy working on a family tree for one of my clients. You can view the Sanderson, Pierce, O’Driscoll website at sandersonpierce.linkingyourpast.com

To the Milwaukee site I added biographies from the 1881 Milwaukee History book.

Surnames include:

Berges, Chapman, Derra, Dietz, Eichstadt, Gelhaar, Hagendorff, Kidney, Kuolt, Luitink, Marckres, O’Brien, Osthoff, Pierce, Rochol, Senftenberg, Winkler, Zimmermann

Milwaukee's 19th & early 20th C. German newspapers Presentation in July

ellen — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:46 +0000

Thanks Gary for Sharing your knowledge!

re: genealogy research & Milw. German newspapers

To any interested researchers, I’m presenting a talk about Milwaukee’s 19th & early 20th C. German newspapers (and the indexing project) in July at the Salzmann Library on the campus of St. Francis de Sales Seminary. The flyer is attached.

Gary Rebholz

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What: a talk called Research in Milwaukee’s German newspapers
When: Saturday, July 18th, 1:00 PM (library open from 12-4)
Where: Salzmann library, St. Francis, Wisconsin
Why: The talk will focus on what the average skilled researcher can find in the local German newspapers at the Salzmann Library and at Milwaukee Public Library, and how to use them without German language skills. Also discussed will be the differences between the Salzmann and the the Milwaukee Public Library collections.
– the talk will be about an hour with questions
– refreshments will be available
– Reservations Strongly Suggested
– reservations, questions, or more information:

milwaukeegermannewspapers@yahoogroups.com

or call the Campus switchboard – ask for the library: 414-747-6479
or email grebholz@yahoo.com

The Salzmann Library is on the campus of
St. Francis de Sales Seminary
3257 S. Lake Drive
St. Francis
414-747-6479

(The library is located to the left of the main building as you enter the drive – follow the signs)

Gary Rebholz is an amateur researcher with German pioneer roots in Milwaukee. He has written about his research in Milwaukee’s German newspapers for the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society and the Milwaukee PAF User Group.

Historic Milwaukee Website

ellen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:14:39 +0000

This morning after checking my email I stumbled upon a website. The “Street Guide to Old Milwaukee” is a website about the history of Milwaukee. Using a number of resources Yance has put together a detailed mapping of downtown, collection of historic articles and photos. The site is still evolving, but certainly one to watch.