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     Paul R. Byrne was born at Wisconsin in August 1899. He was the son of Peter Byrne and Mary Ellen Ray.
     Paul R. Byrne was listed as a son in Peter Byrne's household on the 1900 Census at Reedsburg City, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Paul R. Byrne appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Mary Ellen Ray at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin. Paul R. Byrne was listed as a son in Mary Ellen Ray's household on the 1910 Census at Reedsburg City, Sauk, Wisconsin. Paul R. Byrne was listed as a son in Mary Ellen Ray's household on the 1920 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.²

     Thomas Bindl was born on 20 December 1881 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Dec 1883. He was the son of Michael Bindl and Emilia Weishahn. Thomas Bindl married Veronica Pauline Dischler, daughter of John Baptist Dischler Sr. and Maria Ruhland, on 15 November 1905 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Thomas Bindl died in October 1962 at age 80 Thomas Bindl, 80, obituary. He was buried in October 1962 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin. He was listed as a son in Michael Bindl's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Thomas Bindl was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷

     Veronica Pauline Dischler was born on 2 June 1885 at Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Jun 1884. She was the daughter of John Baptist Dischler Sr. and Maria Ruhland. Veronica Pauline Dischler married Thomas Bindl, son of Michael Bindl and Emilia Weishahn, on 15 November 1905 at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Veronica Pauline Dischler died on 2 March 1964 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 78. She was buried after 2 March 1964 at St. Luke's Cemetery, Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     Veronica Pauline Dischler was also known as Dickler. She was listed as a daughter in John Baptist Dischler Sr.'s household on the 1900 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ As of 15 November 1905,her married name was Bindl. Veronica Pauline Dischler was listed as wife in Thomas Bindl's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Veronica Pauline Dischler was listed as wife in Thomas Bindl's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ Veronica Pauline Dischler was listed as wife in Thomas Bindl's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ Veronica Pauline Dischler was listed as wife in Thomas Bindl's household on the 1940 Census at Plain, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷

     (?) Tobias married unknown (?). She was born at Austria.

     Frank Kaney was born on 4 June 1855 at Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin, or 04 Jan 1853. He was the son of James Kaney and Anna J. McGuire. Frank Kaney married Anna Mary Walsh, daughter of Peter Walsh and Catherine Curran, on 9 January 1880 at Richland, Wisconsin, #1-340. Frank Kaney married Mary Dean, daughter of Michael Dean and Bridget (?), on 16 June 1909 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹ Frank Kaney died on 13 July 1935 at Wisconsin, at age 80. He was buried after 13 July 1935 at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.²
     James Kaney witnessed the migration circa 1858 at from Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin to, Loretto, Wisconsin. Frank Kaney was listed in James Kaney's household on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; James was a cooper according to the 1860 census.³ Frank Kaney was listed in James Kaney's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Frank Kaney was listed as a son in James Kaney's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ Frank Kaney was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷ In 1918 FRANK KANEY is a native of Wisconsin and has lived steadily on one farm in Franklin Township for the past forty-three years. He has made the land respond to his capable efforts as an agriculturist and from it has been able to provide for his growing family and at the same time perform his share of responsibilities as a public-spirited citizen. Mr. Kaney was born in Whitewater Township of Walworth County, Wisconsin, June 4, 1855. He is a son of James and Annie (McGuire) Kaney. Both his parents were natives of Ireland. His father came from County Leitrim in 1847 and his mother from Kings County, Ireland, about the same time. They married in this country in 1850. James Kaney was a cooper by trade and for some years followed that occupation at Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin. In 1867 he located on a tract of land in Sauk County, p0artly cleared and improved, and had it well developed as a good farm before he passed away. Both parents died in the same year, 1887, the father on April 3d, and the mother on July 28th. Their children were named Alice, Frank, Elizabeth, Anne, Mary, Margaret, James and William, all still living except the oldest and the youngest. Frank Kaney was educated chiefly in Sauk County and he learned farming by practical experience from his father. In November, 1874, he located on his preset place and is now the owner of 120 acres, devoted to general farming and stock raising. He keeps about forty head of cattle and has a dairy herd of sixteen cows. Mr. Kaney has manifested a commendable interest in the welfare of his community, is an active republican, a member of the Catholic Church and has filled several church offices. He married Anna Walsh, daughter of Peter and Catherine (Curran) Walsh, both of whom came from Dublin, Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Kaney have the following children: James, Catherine, John, Mary, Anna and Leo. These children were all well educated in the local schools and all of them are still unmarried except James, whose wife was Margaret Doyle.⁸ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁹ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹⁰

     James Kaney was born at County Leitrim, Ireland, circa 1810. He was the son of (?) Kaney. James Kaney married Anna J. McGuire before 1848 at USA. James Kaney died on 3 April 1886. His body was interred after 3 April 1886 at Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, at Our Lady of the Fields, Loreto, Old Chapel, Old St. Patrick's; KANEY: James d. April 3, 1886 76y
Ann d. July 30, 1886, 62y; wife of J.¹
     He and Patrick Henry Kaney Sr. immigrated in 1846 "Mrs. Rose Croal Kaney crossed the Atlantic with her parents during her girlhood days and Patrick Kaney came to the new world in company with his brother, James."
According to the 1900 Census for Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin, Patrick Kaney and Rosa Croal both immigrated in 1846. They had spent 54 years in the US. Patrick is a Naturalized citizen. James Kaney migrated circa 1858 at from Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin to, Loretto, Wisconsin. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; James was a cooper according to the 1860 census.² He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

     Anna J. McGuire was born in 1824 at Kings County, Ireland. She married James Kaney, son of (?) Kaney, before 1848 at USA. Anna J. McGuire died on 30 July 1886. Her body was interred after 30 July 1886 at Loreto, Sauk, Wisconsin, at Our Lady of the Fields, Loreto, Old Chapel, Old St. Patrick's; KANEY: James d. April 3, 1886 76y
Ann d. July 30, 1886, 62y; wife of J.¹
     Anna J. McGuire was also known as Ann. Anna J. McGuire also went by the name of Annie. As of before 1848,her married name was Kaney. She migrated circa 1858 at from Whitewater, Walworth, Wisconsin to, Loretto, Wisconsin. She was listed in James Kaney's household on the 1860 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin; James was a cooper according to the 1860 census.² Anna J. McGuire was listed in James Kaney's household on the 1870 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Anna J. McGuire was listed as wife in James Kaney's household on the 1880 Census at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴

     John Kaney was never married. He was born at Wisconsin on 9 April 1886. He was the son of Frank Kaney and Anna Mary Walsh. As of 1940, John Kaney was never married. He died on 21 March 1955 at in Richland Center Hospital, Richland Center, Wisconsin, at age 68 Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:30 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Loreto for John Kaney, 68, who died Monday morning in the Richland Center Hospital. He is survived by two brothers, Leo and James, and three sisters, Kathryn, Anna and Mrs. Mary Phalen.^1,2 His body was interred on 23 March 1955 at Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin, at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto.³
     John Kaney was also known as Jack. He was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ John Kaney appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frank Kaney at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. John Kaney was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ John Kaney was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ John Kaney was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷ He witnessed the death of James E. Kaney on 1 April 1937 at from stroke, Sauk, Wisconsin; Rev. Nicholas Beschta of Plain, officiated at the last rites on Saturday morning, April 3, at St. Patrick's Catholic church at Loretto, for James Kaney, an old settler of this vicinity. The deceased suffered a stroke on Thursday at the home of Leo and John Kaney, his nephews, with whom he made his home. He leaves several nieces and nephews, besides other relatives and friends.⁸

     Leo Francis Kaney was born on 24 June 1892 at Loretta, Sauk, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frank Kaney and Anna Mary Walsh. As of 1940, Leo Francis Kaney was never married. He died on 23 October 1964 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 72 Leo F. Kaney, 72, of 314 North Street, a Madison resident several years and a retired farmer, was declared dead on arrival today at a Madison hospital. Mr. Kaney was a native of Loretta, Sauk county, where he was born in 1892. He was a veteran of World War I.
Mr. Kaney was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church here and its Holy Name Society.
Friends may call after 3pm Saturday, and Saturday night, at the Ryan funeral home, 235 King Street, here. The rosary will be recited there Saturday night at 7. On Sunday morning the body will be taken to the Gant funeral home, Reedsburg.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning in St. Luke's Catholic Church, Plain.
Surviving Mr. Kaney are a brother, James, Loretta, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Phalen and Miss Hannah Kaney, both also of the North street address here. He was buried after 23 October 1964 at St. Patricks Catholic Cemetery, New Loreto, Bear Creek, Sauk, Wisconsin.¹
     Leo Francis Kaney was also known as Francis Leo. He served in the American Rev. At served in WWI. He was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1900 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Leo Francis Kaney appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Frank Kaney at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin. Leo Francis Kaney was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1910 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Leo Francis Kaney was listed as a brother in James E. Kaney's household on the 1910 Census at Washington, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Leo Francis Kaney was listed as a son in Frank Kaney's household on the 1920 Census at Franklin Twp, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ Leo Francis Kaney was listed as a brother in John Kaney's household on the 1930 Census at Franklin, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ Leo Francis Kaney obtained US Social Security Card at 391-36-8149 in at Wisconsin, in 1955.

     Isaac Bowell was born in 1828 at England. He was the son of Thomas Bowell and Mary Tanner. Isaac Bowell married Rosalinda Tew, daughter of James Tew and Alice Parish, on 23 June 1864 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, She and Isaac did not marry until 23 June 1864 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin although they already had their 5 children. Isaac was going off to fight in the civil war, and if they were not legally married, she couldn't collect a widow's pension in case he died, which he did. Isaac Bowell died on 4 October 1864 at killed during the Civil War in Libby Prison, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia. He was buried after 4 October 1864 at Danville National Cemetery, Danville, Danville, Virginia.
     He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin.

     Rosalinda Tew was born on 3 May 1837 at Barford, St. John, Oxfordshire, England. She was the daughter of James Tew and Alice Parish. Rosalinda Tew married Isaac Bowell, son of Thomas Bowell and Mary Tanner, on 23 June 1864 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, She and Isaac did not marry until 23 June 1864 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin although they already had their 5 children. Isaac was going off to fight in the civil war, and if they were not legally married, she couldn't collect a widow's pension in case he died, which he did. Rosalinda Tew married Welcome A. Hoxie, son of Arnold Hoxie and Hannah (?), on 2 April 1866 at her second marriage, Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin. Rosalinda Tew died on 5 September 1884 at age 47. She was buried after 5 September 1884 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.
     Rosalinda Tew was also known as Rose A. She was listed in James Tew's household on the 1850 Census at Herrick, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; also listed is Henry and Catherine Whitlock, both age 1.¹ Rosalinda Tew was listed in Isaac Bowell's household on the 1860 Census at Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin. As of 23 June 1864,her married name was Bowell. As of 2 April 1866,her married name was Hoxie. Rosalinda Tew was listed in Welcome A. Hoxie's household on the 1870 Census at Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin.² Rosalinda Tew was listed as wife in Welcome A. Hoxie's household on the 1880 Census at Clyde, Iowa, Wisconsin.³

     Anna Agnes Hahn was born at Wisconsin circa 1853. Anna Agnes Hahn married John Ille at Grant, Wisconsin, on 10 February 1874.¹ Michael Richards married Anna Agnes Hahn at Grant, Wisconsin, on 3 February 1880.¹ She died on 3 February 1889 at Helena, Lewis & Clark, Montana.
     Anna Agnes Hahn was also known as Agnes. As of 10 February 1874,her married name was Ille. As of 3 February 1880,her married name was Richard. She was listed as wife in Michael Richards's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

     John Ille was born on 18 August 1830 at Prussia. He was the son of Johannes Ille and Anna Barbara (?). Anna Agnes Hahn married John Ille at Grant, Wisconsin, on 10 February 1874.¹ He died on 1 November 1879 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, at age 49.
     John Ille was also known as Johannes.

     Margaret Ille was never married. She was born on 18 October 1875 at Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John Ille and Anna Agnes Hahn. Margaret Ille died on 12 June 1894 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 18.
     Margaret Ille was also known as Maggie. She was listed as a step-daughter in Michael Richards's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

     Louisa Margaret Ille was born in February 1878 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of John Ille and Anna Agnes Hahn. Louisa Margaret Ille married Joseph S. Wiegman, son of (?) Wiegman and Mary (?), on 22 November 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin. Louisa Margaret Ille died in 1943.
     She was listed as a step-daughter in Michael Richards's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ As of 22 November 1898,her married name was Wiegman. Louisa Margaret Ille was listed as a daughter-in-law in Mary (?)'s household on the 1900 Census at Hazel Green, Grant, Wisconsin.² Louisa Margaret Ille had 5 with 5 living in 1910 children.

     John Balthasom Richard married Rosine Montag. She was born before 1810.

     Katharine Montag was born on 29 March 1864 at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Henry Montag and Martha Elizabeth (?). Herman J. Richard married Katharine Montag at Grant, Wisconsin, on 17 May 1883.¹ She died on 5 April 1915 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 51. She was buried after 5 April 1915 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
     Katharine Montag was also known as Catherine. Katharine Montag was also known as Katy. She was listed in Henry Montag's household on the 1870 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Katharine Montag was listed as a daughter in Henry Montag's household on the 1880 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.³ As of 17 May 1883,her married name was Richard. Katharine Montag was listed as wife in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁴ Katharine Montag had 11 children, 9 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.⁵

     Theresa D. Richard was born on 20 February 1884 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Theresa D. Richard died on 14 November 1952 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 68.
     Theresa D. Richard was also known as Theresa L. She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Theresa D. Richard was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque City, Julian Township, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 175 West 5th Street.²

     Katherine Agnes Richard married Otto John Schnee, son of Gus Schnee Sr. and Madgelena Nachtman. Katherine Agnes Richard was born on 9 March 1886 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Katherine Agnes Richard died on 15 August 1969 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 83.
     Her married name was Schnee. Katherine Agnes Richard was also known as Katie. She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

     Esther Rose Richard was born on 9 May 1888 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Esther Rose Richard married Francis Albert Kuhle, son of Clements J. Kuhle and Christina Anna Freese, on 30 January 1912 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Esther Rose Richard died on 6 January 1961 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at age 72.
     She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ As of 30 January 1912,her married name was Kuhle. Esther Rose Richard was listed as the widowed head of a family on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.² She was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.³

     Joseph Bartholomew Richard was born on 18 November 1890 at Paris Township, Grant, Wisconsin. He was the son of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Joseph Bartholomew Richard died on 5 August 1919 at Clayton, Iowa, at age 28.
     Joseph Bartholomew Richard was also known as Joseph Bartle. He was listed as a son in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Joseph Bartholomew Richard was listed as a son in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.²

     Alice Veroncia Richard was born on 27 August 1892 at Dickeyville, Grant, Wisconsin, twin with Martha Elizabeth. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Alice Veroncia Richard married Gustave John Schnee Jr., son of Gus Schnee Sr. and Madgelena Nachtman, on 24 May 1922 Alice Veronica Richard and August Schnee Jr. Alice Veroncia Richard died on 7 October 1956 at Dubuque, Iowa, at age 64.
     She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Alice Veroncia Richard was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque City, Julian Township, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 175 West 5th Street.² As of 24 May 1922,her married name was Schnee.

     Isabel Cacilia Richard was born on 30 March 1895 at Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Isabel Cacilia Richard married Arthur Van Driel circa 1920. Isabel Cacilia Richard died in June 1984 at age 89.
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. Isabel Cacilia Richard was also known as Cacilia Isabel. Isabel Cacilia Richard was also known as Isabella. She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Isabel Cacilia Richard was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Isabel Cacilia Richard was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1920 Census at Dubuque City, Julian Township, Dubuque, Iowa; living at 175 West 5th Street.³ As of circa 1920,her married name was Van Driel. Isabel Cacilia Richard was listed as wife in Arthur Van Driel's household on the 1930 Census at Julien, Dubuque, Iowa.⁴

     Anna Ida Richard was born on 10 August 1897 at Grant, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. Anna Ida Richard died on 21 January 1902 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 4.
     Anna Ida Richard was also known as Anna J. She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹

     Hildegard Rebecca Richard was born on 11 December 1898 at Wisconsin also reported as Aug 1898. She was the daughter of Herman J. Richard and Katharine Montag. As of 1925, Hildegard Rebecca Richard was never married. She died on 13 May 1980 at age 81.
     Hildegard Rebecca Richard was also known as Hildegarde Rebecca. Hildegard Rebecca Richard was also known as Hilda. She was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Hildegard Rebecca Richard was listed as a daughter in Herman J. Richard's household on the 1910 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.² Hildegard Rebecca Richard was listed as a sister in Esther Rose Richard's household on the 1920 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.³

     Joseph Benjamin Mercer was born on 21 June 1839 at Pike Creek, Marion, Indiana, also reported as 21 Jun 1837. He was the son of Robert Lincoln Mercer Sr. and Adah Miranda White. Joseph Benjamin Mercer married Emily Delores Gallop, daughter of Benjamin Gallop and Mary Polly McGann, on 25 December 1873. Joseph Benjamin Mercer died on 14 October 1929 at Lone Rock, Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 90.
     Joseph Benjamin Mercer was also known as Joseph S. He was listed in Robert Lincoln Mercer Sr.'s household on the 1850 Census at Centre, Grant, Indiana.¹ Joseph Benjamin Mercer was listed in Robert Lincoln Mercer Sr.'s household on the 1860 Census at Tolono P.O., Township 18N Range 8E, Champaign, Illinois.² Joseph Benjamin Mercer was listed as living with the George J. Carswell family on the 1870 Census at Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin.³ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ He appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, 5 males and 5 females in the household.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁸ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁹

     Emily Delores Gallop was born in August 1858 at East Marlborough Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, also reported as Iowa. She was the daughter of Benjamin Gallop and Mary Polly McGann. Emily Delores Gallop married Joseph Benjamin Mercer, son of Robert Lincoln Mercer Sr. and Adah Miranda White, on 25 December 1873. Emily Delores Gallop died after April 1930.
     Emily Delores Gallop was also known as Emily V. Emily Delores Gallop was also known as Emma Delores. She was listed in Benjamin Gallop's household on the 1860 Census at Fennimore, Grant, Wisconsin.¹ Emily Delores Gallop was listed in Benjamin Gallop's household on the 1870 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin; living next door to Wyman Maxwell.² As of 25 December 1873,her married name was Mercer. Emily Delores Gallop was listed as wife in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1880 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Emily Delores Gallop had 11 with 10 living in 1900 children. She was listed as wife in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Emily Delores Gallop is listed as wife on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Joseph Benjamin Mercer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ Emily Delores Gallop had 11 with 8 living in 1910 children. She was listed as wife in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶ Emily Delores Gallop was listed as wife in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁷ Emily Delores Gallop was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁸

     Leon Amos Mercer was born on 26 December 1894 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as Dec 1893. He was the son of Joseph Benjamin Mercer and Emily Delores Gallop. Leon Amos Mercer married Helga Bell, after 1910. Leon Amos Mercer died in 1936 at Minnesota. He was buried in 1936 at Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, KANEY: Leon 1893 - 1936
David E. 1879 - 1938.¹
     He was a shoveled coal for the Railroad. He was listed as a son in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1900 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Leon Amos Mercer is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Joseph Benjamin Mercer at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Leon Amos Mercer was listed as a son in Joseph Benjamin Mercer's household on the 1910 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ On 5 June 1917 at World War I Draft Registration, Sauk, Wisconsin, reported to be missing 3 fingers. Leon Amos Mercer was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵ He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁶

     Helga Bell was born at Minnesota on 11 March 1894. She was the daughter of John Bell and Anna (?). Leon Amos Mercer married Helga Bell, after 1910. She died on 20 January 1978 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 83.¹ She was buried after 20 January 1978 at Lone Rock Cemetery, Richland, Wisconsin.²
     She obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Lone Rock, Richland, Wisconsin. As of after 1910,her married name was Mercer. She was listed as wife in Leon Amos Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ Helga Bell was listed as wife in Leon Amos Mercer's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁴ Helga Bell was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.⁵

     Harris Lee Mercer was born on 5 September 1916 at Wisconsin. He was the son of Leon Amos Mercer and Helga Bell. Harris Lee Mercer died on 19 September 1974 at Los Angeles, California, at age 58.¹ He was buried after 19 September 1974 at Los Angeles National Cemetery Name: Harris Lee Mercer Service Info.: CPL US MARINE CORPS Cemetery Address: 950 South Sepulveda Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90049 Buried At: Section 196 Row C Site 16.
     Harris was a P.O.W and was captured on Wake Island in WWII. He obtained US Social Security Card at California; last residence not specified. He was listed as a son in Leon Amos Mercer's household on the 1920 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.² Harris Lee Mercer was listed as a son in Leon Amos Mercer's household on the 1930 Census at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin.³ On 23 December 1941 Name: Harris L Mercer Residence State: Wisconsin Report Date: 23 Dec 1941 Latest Report Date: 15 Aug 1945 Grade: Private First Class Service Branch: Marine Arm or Service: United States Marine Corps Arm or Service Code: United States Marine Corps Area Served: 3 Detaining Country: Japan Camp: Shanghai War Prisoners Camp - Kiawgwan Shanghai 31-121 STATUS: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated.