Joseph Hay Bell

M, b. 22 July 1862
Father*Joseph Hay Bell b. 9 Sep 1809, d. 8 Aug 1863
Mother*Aurelia Ann Coleman b. 16 Mar 1820, d. 25 Jul 1876
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Hay Bell was also known as Hay.

John Griffin

M
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Griffin was also known as Griffen.

Elizabeth Ann Palmer

F, b. December 1853, d. 1943
Father*William Henderson Palmer b. 1823, d. 1868
Mother*Sarah Sumner b. 5 Oct 1827, d. 30 Mar 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Ann Palmer was also known as Lizzie.
Married NameFebruary 1879As of February 1879,her married name was Tuttle.
  • Elizabeth Ann Palmer was born in December 1853 at Wisconsin.
  • She was the daughter of William Henderson Palmer and Sarah Sumner.
  • Elizabeth Ann Palmer married William Francis Tuttle in February 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.
  • Elizabeth Ann Palmer was buried in 1943 at Milton Junction Cemetery, Milton Junction, Rock, Wisconsin.
  • She died in 1943.
Census DateLocation
25 July 1860Paris, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed in William Henderson Palmer's household on the 1860 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Woodman, Grant, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1880 Census at Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1900Milton, Rock, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1900 Census at Milton, Rock, Wisconsin.3
1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinElizabeth Ann Palmer was listed as wife in William Francis Tuttle's household on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.4
     Elizabeth Ann Palmer had 4 with 3 living in 1900 children. She had 4 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Elizabeth Ann Palmer and William Francis Tuttle

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Paris, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1409; Page: 521; Image: 539; Family History Library Film: 805409.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 129.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1241815.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; Image: 18.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

William Francis Tuttle

M, b. 15 August 1840, d. July 1931
  • William Francis Tuttle was born on 15 August 1840 at Massachusetts.
  • He married Lizzie M. Sawyer on 18 January 1866 at Massachusetts.
  • William Francis Tuttle married Elizabeth Ann Palmer, daughter of William Henderson Palmer and Sarah Sumner, in February 1879 at Grant, Wisconsin.
  • William Francis Tuttle and Lizzie M. Sawyer were divorced in February 1879.
  • William Francis Tuttle was buried in July 1931 at Milton Junction Cemetery, Milton Junction, Rock, Wisconsin.
  • He died in July 1931 at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, at age 90.
Census DateLocation
1870Richland, Richland, WisconsinWilliam Francis Tuttle was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Richland, Richland, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Woodman, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1900Milton, Rock, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Milton, Rock, Wisconsin.3
1930Madison, Dane, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Madison, Dane, Wisconsin.4

Children of William Francis Tuttle and Lizzie M. Sawyer

Children of William Francis Tuttle and Elizabeth Ann Palmer

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richland, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1734; Page: 678A; Image: 259; Family History Library Film: 553233.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Woodman, Grant, Wisconsin; Roll: 1427; Family History Film: 1255427; Page: 407B; Enumeration District: 129.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 1241815.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: 2567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; Image: 18.0; FHL microfilm: 2342301.

unknown (?)

F, b. between 1801 and 1810
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McClain.
Census DateLocation
1830Warren, TennesseeUnknown (?) was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

Children of unknown (?) and John McClain

(?) McClain

M, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Census DateLocation
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

(?) McClain

M, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Census DateLocation
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

(?) McClain

F, b. between 1825 and 1830
Father*John McClain b. bt 1801 - 1805
Mother*unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810
Census DateLocation
1830Warren, Tennessee(?) McClain was referenced on John McClain's household in the 1830 Census at Warren, Tennessee.

Clarence Knox

M, b. 10 December 1904, d. 11 June 1988

Child of Clarence Knox and Gretta H. McPherson

(?) Felderman

M

Maude E. McPherson

F, b. 28 January 1905, d. 25 February 1907
Father*Arthur McPherson b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Mother*Orpha C. Gillilan b. 14 Nov 1878, d. Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMaude E. McPherson was also known as Maudie.

Jennie M. McPherson

F, b. 13 November 1903, d. 19 February 1907
Father*Arthur McPherson b. 23 Jul 1880, d. 16 Jul 1970
Mother*Orpha C. Gillilan b. 14 Nov 1878, d. Feb 1964
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJennie M. McPherson was also known as Jenny.
  • Jennie M. McPherson was born on 13 November 1903.
  • She was the daughter of Arthur McPherson and Orpha C. Gillilan.
  • Jennie M. McPherson died on 19 February 1907 at age 3.

Florence E. Miller

F, b. 6 December 1913, d. 13 November 1988
Father*William Miller
Mother*Clara Glazier
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1933As of before 1933,her married name was McPherson.

Child of Florence E. Miller and Clifford S. McPherson

William Miller

M

Child of William Miller and Clara Glazier

Clara Glazier

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Miller.

Child of Clara Glazier and William Miller

James Clarence Knox

M, b. 29 November 1941, d. 6 October 2012
Father*Clarence Knox b. 10 Dec 1904, d. 11 Jun 1988
Mother*Gretta H. McPherson b. 14 Dec 1907, d. 3 Mar 1993
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJames Clarence Knox was also known as Jim.
  • James Clarence Knox was born on 29 November 1941 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • He was the son of Clarence Knox and Gretta H. McPherson.
  • James Clarence Knox died on 6 October 2012 at age 70 James Clarence Knox passed away on Oct. 6, 2012. Jim was born on Nov. 29, 1941, to Clarence and Gretta Knox in Platteville. He married Kathleen (McCabe) Knox on June 14, 1964. They have two daughters, Lezlie Knox (John Symms) and Sara Hook (Shawn Hook) and two grandsons, Alexander Symms and Corbin Hook. Other survivors include his brothers, Clayton and Douglas (Karen) Knox. He taught geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 1968, retiring as Evjue-Bascom Professor in 2011. His teaching load routinely included a large introductory course along with advanced courses in geomorphology. Jim supervised the completion of 30 Ph.D. dissertations and 55 M.S. theses in geography and frequently sat on committees in external departments. His former graduate students hold many of the most prominent positions in the field of physical geography. Professional honors given to Jim Knox Fellowships from the Geological Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received multiple awards from the Association of American Geographers for his research and service to the profession. He authored or co-authored ~90 research publications which appearing in journals such as Science and Nature. In addition to his active career as a teacher and scholar, he enjoyed Badger Football and Basketball, genealogy, and spending time on the family farm. Jim’s Irish setters brought much happiness to his life. He was proud that both daughters followed him into education and thrilled that his grandsons delight in science. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the UW Department of Geography, 550 N. Park Street, Madison WI 53706.

Evelyn Helmer

F, b. 26 August 1913, d. March 1941
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEvelyn Helmer was also known as Hellmer.
Married Name7 June 1938As of 7 June 1938,her married name was Wunderlin.
  • Evelyn Helmer was born on 26 August 1913 at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.
  • She married Francis I. Wunderlin, son of Francis I. Wunderlin and Maude C. Horner, on 7 June 1938.
  • Evelyn Helmer died in March 1941 at age 27 mother and baby died together; Mrs Francis Wunderlin (Evelyn Helmer) and infant obituary.
    Dubuque Telegraph Herald March 31, 1941 - Mrs Francis Wunderlin (Evelyn Helmer) and infant obituary

Child of Evelyn Helmer and Francis I. Wunderlin

Mervin C. Broihahn

M, b. 28 August 1928, d. 23 October 2011
Father*Frederick Broihahn
Mother*Elizabeth Keehner
  • Mervin C. Broihahn was born on 28 August 1928.
  • He was the son of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner.
  • Mervin C. Broihahn died on 23 October 2011 at age 83 Mervin C. Broihahn, age 83, of Platteville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Oct. 23, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer.

    He was born on Aug. 28, 1928, in Rockville, the youngest child of Frederick and Elizabeth (Keehner) Broihahn. He was united in marriage to Berniece Langkamp on Dec. 30, 1950, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Platteville, prior to deployment in the Army. Mervin was a licensed cheese maker and milk truck operator until he and Berniece began farming in 1957. After leaving farming in 1970, he worked for the University of Platteville, retiring from the plumbing department in March 1991.

    After retirement from the university, Mervin kept busy by working for the First National Bank of Platteville as a bank runner for more than 13 years and with NAPA auto parts. He spent the majority of his time, however, doing what he loved most, applying his handyman skills to helping family, neighbors and friends fix and build things.

    He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Berniece; children, Peg (Don) Kershner of Sun Prairie, and Fred (Amy) Broihahn of Madison; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Gilmer, Angie and Kelly Broihahn, Zach, Brent and Paige Kershner, Jenna, Jake and Joey Broihahn; and a great-grandchild, Aidan Gilmer. He is further survived by a sister, Sylvia Schmitz of Lancaster; brother, Lester (Shirley) Broihahn of Lake Geneva; sister-in-law, Pat Broihahn of Lancaster; and many other family members and friends who lifted his spirits with their visits during his illness.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Mervin Michael Broihahn on July 14, 2011, and infant daughter, Barbara Jean; and siblings, Carrie, Hubert, Ray, Rose, Mary, Ivan, Ivanelle, Alma and Ed.

    Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Platteville. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 42 and VFW No. 5274. Friends may call from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the MELBY-BENDORF FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Platteville, where there will be a parish rosary at 8 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Southwest Health Center Hospice, 1400 Eastside Road, Platteville, WI 53818.

Children of Mervin C. Broihahn

George Powell

M

Virgil W. Riesselman

M, b. 27 August 1933, d. 12 January 2005
Father*Virgil Riesselman
Mother*Eleanor Lang
  • Virgil W. Riesselman was born on 27 August 1933.
  • He was the son of Virgil Riesselman and Eleanor Lang.
  • Virgil W. Riesselman died on 12 January 2005 at age 71 Virgil W. Riesselman, 71, of 3106 Brunswick St., died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, where there will be a wake service at 3 p.m. Mr. Riesselman retired from Dubuque Stamping and Mfg. Co. after more than 40 years of service. He was born on Aug. 27, 1933, in Dubuque, son of Virgil and Eleanor (Lang) Riesselman. He married ...

Mervin Michael Broihahn

M, b. 25 October 1951, d. 14 July 2011
Father*Mervin C. Broihahn b. 28 Aug 1928, d. 23 Oct 2011
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMervin Michael Broihahn was also known as Mike.
  • Mervin Michael Broihahn was born on 25 October 1951 at Iowa.
  • He was the son of Mervin C. Broihahn.
  • Mervin Michael Broihahn died on 14 July 2011 at Grant, Wisconsin, at age 59.

Barbara Jean Broihahn

F
Father*Mervin C. Broihahn b. 28 Aug 1928, d. 23 Oct 2011
  • Barbara Jean Broihahn was the daughter of Mervin C. Broihahn.
  • Barbara Jean Broihahn died at died in infancy.

Frederick Broihahn

M

Children of Frederick Broihahn and Elizabeth Keehner

Elizabeth Keehner

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Broihahn.

Children of Elizabeth Keehner and Frederick Broihahn

unknown (?)

F
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Seils.

Adolph Oscar Koepp

M, b. 9 February 1901, d. 22 July 1980
Father*Herman F. Koepp b. 22 Mar 1868, d. 29 Jan 1946
Mother*Mary Zastnow b. Oct 1866
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAdolph Oscar Koepp was also known as Otto.
  • Adolph Oscar Koepp was born on 9 February 1901 at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin, also reported as 8 Feb 1901.
  • He was the son of Herman F. Koepp and Mary Zastnow.
  • Adolph Oscar Koepp died on 22 July 1980 at Orange, California, at age 79.
Census DateLocation
26 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAdolph Oscar Koepp was listed as a son in Herman F. Koepp's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Herman Carl Koepp

M, b. 25 June 1903
Father*Herman F. Koepp b. 22 Mar 1868, d. 29 Jan 1946
Mother*Mary Zastnow b. Oct 1866
Census DateLocation
26 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHerman Carl Koepp was listed as a son in Herman F. Koepp's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Helena Alida Koepp

F, b. 24 May 1905
Father*Herman F. Koepp b. 22 Mar 1868, d. 29 Jan 1946
Mother*Mary Zastnow b. Oct 1866
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationHelena Alida Koepp was also known as Alyda.
Name VariationHelena Alida Koepp was also known as Alida.
Census DateLocation
26 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHelena Alida Koepp was listed as a daughter in Herman F. Koepp's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

William Koepp

M, b. circa May 1909
Father*Herman F. Koepp b. 22 Mar 1868, d. 29 Jan 1946
Mother*Mary Zastnow b. Oct 1866
Census DateLocation
26 April 1910Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Koepp was listed as a son in Herman F. Koepp's household on the 1910 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1736; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1375749.

Edwin Frederick Wilzewski

M, b. 13 September 1888, d. 13 December 1918

Child of Edwin Frederick Wilzewski and Myrtle C. Seils