HOLY CROSS I - MISHICOT

Mishicot Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin

Located behind Holy Cross Church in the Village of Mishicot, on Wis. 147, northwest corner of S. Main & Church Street. Indexed July 7, 2001 by Shari Milks.

Names in [Brackets] were from info from the tombstone pics taken 7 July 2001 by Shari.
The link from the surname goes to a page with photos of the tombstone.
If the person's first name is underlined, it is a link to the obituary.

OSSW = ON SAME STONE WITH
SSDI = SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX



BELROSE: Joseph Belrose Part of a Civil War stone In tandem with the Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table it's been determined that this stone was for Joseph Belrose from Mishicot, who served in the 14th WI Inf, Co. A. ******* (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Feb.) Death on Wed. last week of Jos. Bellrose, an old resident of our town, of old age debility. He was buried Fri. Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1901 ******* Mishicot: J. Belrose, a veteran of the Civil war, died at his home near the village last Tuesday after a lingering illness. Funeral took place Thursday under auspices of the G.A.R. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1901 pg. 8 ******* Jos. Belrose, an old veteran whose home was near Mishicot, was buried last week from the Catholic Church in that village. A large number of G.A.R. attended his funeral. The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 19, 1901 BROUCHOUD: Stone with this inscription: These brothers emigrated from Val De Bagnes Switzerland in 1875 to Mishicot, Wisconsin P. Joseph Brouchoud Portrait Artist Peintre De L'ecole Bagnarde (translation: "Painter of the school of Convict") P. Joseph Brouchoud/1815-1892 Tombstone Mishicott Mites Mr. Brusho died at the home of his son, Camiel, at this place. The aged gentleman had many friends in the community. He was a portrait painter by profession and has a son at the same trade living in California, where he has quite a reputation. Manitowoc County Chronicle - April 26, 1892, ossw: Rosalie M. Maret/1808-1885 Tombstone, ossw: Peter J. Brouchoud/1818-1903 Tombstone (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Feb.) The father of Peter Brouchond(sic) died in his son's home on Sat. at the age of 82 of old age debility. The funeral was held this morning at the local cemetery from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1903, ossw: Anne Marie Corthay/no dates Tombstone (Additional Information: Wendy researched and found that P. Joseph Brouchoud was born Pierre Joseph Brouchoud. He was born 10/22/1815 in Le Chable, Switzerland. He died 4/11/1892 in Mishicot, WI. He was a famous painter in his time, some of his works can still be found online...paintings (portraits) that have been auctioned or sold in Switzerland during the past 10 years....dating 1835-1856. There is also a book available about him that was written in 1984...priced between $600-$720 per copy. Numerous websites mention him (European), and he is listed on the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) web site.)


COCHANETT: Jos. Cochanett/Co. O./13th Wis. Inf Tombstone (County death index: COCHENET Joseph Feb 15 1889 v.4 p.10 and 14) Joseph and Catherine (Crittidon) Cochenet, natives of Switzerland,. . . were married in Switzerland, in 1855 set sail for the United States with two children, an infant who died soon after coming to the new country, and a son, Emil. Locating in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc county, on eighty acres of wild land, Joseph Cochenet built a log cabin and log barn, and started to clear his land with an ox-team. Later he added forty acres to the farm and erected a substantial residence and other buildings, becoming one of the prominent men of his town, and serving as supervisor for a number of years. He died in 1891(sic), while his widow still survives him at the age of seventy-eight years, residing in Oconto county. In politics Mr. Cochenet was a democrat, and he was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in Company H, Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Volunteers, during the latter part of the war. There were four sons and four daughters in the family, of whom three of the former and two of the latter are still living." (No source given) ******** (1880 Gibson twp. census: Joseph Cochanet age 52; wife Catharina 48; Josephine 11; Ortense 15; August 13; Catharina 11; Joseph 9; Maurice 7; brother Felix Cochenet 43) ******** Birth: Jan. 19, 1828 Valais, Switzerland Death: Feb. 15, 1889 Manitowoc County Wisconsin, USA ********* (The following is his wife, Catharina): Mishicot: Mrs. Jos. Cochanet passed away at the house of her son, August, Jan. 25, and was buried Jan. 27th, Rev. Bell of Holy Cross Church officiating. Decedent was born in Switzerland in 1838 and in 1855 she came to this county with her husband and two children, Helen and Dave and located on a farm in the Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. There were eleven children of which but five remain to mourn her death; Emil of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. C. Brouchoud and August of Mishicot, Mrs. Louis Lusure and Maurice of Lena, all of whom were here to attend the funeral. The deceased also has fifty-five grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 4, 1916 ******** (Note: Charley Filliez was buried here in 1918, so Catharina is probably here with her husband.)


CRAITE: Emma Niquette/wife of Oliver Craite/born Dec. 2 1852/died Nov. 11, 1876 Tombstone Vitaline Craite/20 Jul 1845/9 Aug 1868 Tombstone


CRETTON: Jane, Josephine Cretton/?eiele/27 Avril 1858/Decedeiele/19 Fevrie 1894 Tombstone Louis Cretton/Co D 27th Wisconsin [d. August 10, 1882/from Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable/no b. date] Tombstone


FELEY: Morris/Son of/P. & R. Feley/died/March 11, 1892/aged 33 years Tombstone Mishicott Mites Morrice Feley's son, Morrice, died in Northern Michigan last week. He was sick with the grip but a few days. The corpse was brought here and buried Monday last. Manitowoc County Chronicle - March 15, 1892 Maurice Feley/born Dec. 8, 1821/died Oct. 8, 1896 Tombstone, ossw: Rosalie Feley/born Mar. 9, 1844/died Jan. 22, 1900 Tombstone (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 22 Jan.) Mrs. R. Felley died today. She had been ill for a long time but has always been up and about. This time she was in Two Rivers when she began to feel worse and asked to be taken home. Her relatives there took her to F. Ruelle who sent for her son who was a few hours away. She died before the son could be summoned. She was 54 and leaves 6 mostly grown children. Her husband had preceded her in death several years ago. Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900 ossw: In Memory of our Father and Mother/Gone but not forgotten Tombstone


FIELDS: Franz Fields/geboren/7 Feb. 1871/gestorben/16 Feb. 1874 Tombstone From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years Ago - 1874 We learn through the Chronicle of a serious accident which occurred in the village of Mishicot to the little son of Louis Fields. It appears that he pulled from the table an urn filled with boiling coffee, spilling it over him and scalding him in a most terrible manner. The poor little fellow lingered along for nearly a day, suffering the most intense pain and then was relieved by death. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1918 ***** SAD ACCIDENT - On Sunday morning, Feb. 16, a little three-year-old son of Louis Fields, of Mishicott, pulled from a table, an urn filled with foiling coffee-which his mother had only a moment before placed there- down on to his little body, scalding him in a most terrible manner. The little sufferer lingered until Monday morning, when his sufferings were allayed by that All-wise Providence, who called him to that home where pain is unknown. The parents have the sympathy of the whole community in this their sad bereavement. Yours respectfully, A. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, February 24, 1874 pg. 3


FILLIEZ: Tombstone Filliez Base Euphrasine/Wife of Frederique Filliez/born Sept. 1832/died Aug. 19, 1917 Tombstone Notes from Fischerville: Mrs. Fred Filliez, an old resident of the town, died at her home here last Sunday afternoon. Her death was due to infirmities to old age. Mrs. Filliez was in good health practically all her life time and was an amiable old lady. She was born in Switzerland and came to this country with her husband and three children in the early 60's. Her husband died some ten years ago. The deceased is survived by two sons, Morris and Louis, both whom reside on a farm here. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 9 am with interment at the Mishicot Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Bella performed the last sad rites. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 30, 1917 Theresia Filliez/1853-1902/wife of/ Tombstone MISHICOT: Mrs. Charley Fee (sic) who had been an invalid for many years died at her home last Wednesday and was buried from the Catholic church Friday. Deceased leaves besides a husband also a large family of children. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many relatives and friends. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 30, 1902 pg. 8 ********* Theresa Bodma Tilleiz (sic) birth: April 1853 Belgium, Europe death: 21 October 1902 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Mishicott, Wis. residence: 1902 Gibson, Wis. spouse: Charlie Tilleiz (sic) Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 Charley Filliez/1841-1918 Tombstone On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 am Charles Filliez, a pioneer of the early 60's died. Mr. Filliez was born in Switzerland in 1842 and came to this country in the early sixties and settled in the town of Gibson on a farm where he has resided up to his death. His wife preceded him in death about sixteen years ago. Deceased is survived by five sons and three daughters; they are, Charles of Idaho, George of Two Rivers, August, Walter and Peter at home, Mrs. Joseph Crouchaine, Mrs. Joseph Ginser, and Mrs. Morris Brouchard. Mrs. Ginser was unable to attend her father's funeral, she being ill with influenza. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 16, 1918, Page 3


GRIMM: Frank Grimm/gest./16 Jan. 1881/alter/74 jahre Tombstone


HAAS: Hier Ruht/Johann Haas/Geb 5 Feb. 1825/Gest 16 Mar. 1876 Tombstone


HERGES: Just part of a stone with Herges surname Tombstone (Catherine Herges/Aug 12, 1830/Feb 16, 1908/from obit) Catherine Herges, a woman 77 years of age, died Feb. 16 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nic Weber of this city, with whom she has lived the past year. She was born at Graef, Germany, August 12, 1830 and came to America and to Two Rivers in 1855. For 28 years she was a resident of the Town of Mishicot and her funeral took place there this morning from Holy Cross church. She had eight children but only two are now living. They are Mrs. Nic Weber and Miss Barbara Herges. Her husband died many years ago. Her death was caused by a stroke of paralysis. The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 18, 1908 ****** At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nic Weber in Two Rivers, Mrs. Catherine Herge, died Sunday at age 77. 2 children survive. Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908 ****** (This is the only cemetery with this surname, can't find it on the census) (Mary Herges/1828-1861/from obit) MELANCHOLY AND FATAL OCCURRENCE On Monday afternoon, March 11, a distressing occurrence took place in the town of Newton, about six miles from this village. At that time the house of Philip Herges took fire during his absence, and with great efforts Mrs. H. saved herself and children from the flames. But the stable adjoining the burning building also caught fires, and while Mrs. Herges was attempting to loosen and save the cattle, the roof fell upon her enveloping her in flames. She was badly burned and lingered in great pain and suffering until Monday last when she departed this life. � Manitowoc Pilot Chilton Times � March 30, 1861 ****** Name: Phillip Heryes [Phillip Herges ] Age: 32 Birth Year: abt 1828 Gender: Male Birth Place: Preu�en Home in 1860: Newton, Manitowoc , Wisconsin Dwelling Number: 270 Family Number: 256 Occupation: Farmer Real Estate Value: 700 Personal Estate Value: 100 Household Members: Name Age Phillip Heryes 32 Mary Heryes 32 Hezena Heryes 4 Christian Heryes 6/12 Mary Kline 60 ****** *Note: She was placed here because this is the only cemetery in the county with this surname.


LA BUDDA: Margeretha La Budda/2 Sept. 1879/16 Juni 1916 Tombstone Margrite Schibblack Labuda birth: 2 September 1879 Germany death: 14 June 1906 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Mishicot residence: 1906 Mishicot, Wis. father: John Schibblack mother: Maria spouse: Frank Labuda Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Death in Mishicott on Thursday last week of Mrs. Frank Laboda. The funeral was held Monday from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1906 ******** (Per notice, death was Thur., 14 June. County Death index: 1906 Jun 14 LABUDA Margrite co. death index v.8 p.78


LA PLANT: (An obituary, but no stone can be found in any cemetery) Felix LaPlant died September 12, 1872, of apoplexy, aged 48 years. The deceased was a much respected farmer, and has resided in Mishicott upwards of fifteen years. He leaves a wife and seven children, the youngest about two years old. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Sept. 17, 1872)


LOTZ: Just the base with the Lotz surname Tombstone


LUY: Benjamin Luy, ossw: Eugene Luy From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 June) Death Tuesday morning from old age debility of 87-yr. old Mrs. E. Ley, a sister of recently deceased Mr. S. Rouiller, with whose family she had been living since the death of her husband. Her funeral was held Thursday morning from the local Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. ******** Wendy is really good at this!! Her name was Eugenie (Rouiller) Luy. She was married to Benjamin Luy in 1864. 1870 Gibson twp. census show them as Benjamin (51) and Jane (47) Louis. 1880-1900 census she's Eugenie Luy, widowed..1880 she's living with her older sister Milane Miret. Husband Benjamin died before the 1880 census..no death record. Her brother mentioned in the notice was Samuel Rouiller, d. 1908, buried in #63 Holy Cross II. She had no children, and was about age 41 when she married in 1864. 1900 census gives her birth as March 1822, Switzerland. Marriage record: LUY: Benjamin m: 1 or 7 Mar. 1864 (co. mar. index v.2 p.188) to: Jenny Rouiller


MUELLER: Jakob Mueller/geboren/16 Sept. 1816/gestorben/27 Dez. 1890 Tombstone


NIQUETTE: Annie C./wife of/Ed. Niquette/died/May 1, 1891/aged 19 years 6 ms Tombstone From the Two Rivers Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tue. May 5, 1891: Anna, wife of Mr. Ed. Niquette. Mrs. Niquette died of heart disease and some throat trouble that had been bothering her for the past few years. She was the youngest of the Herage's family, being only 20 years old in April. She was married about three years ago. The most of the time living at Two Rivers, only moving here lately. She leaves a husband and a child four months old. Collis Niquette/died July 26, 1896/ age 71 yrs Tombstone Two Creeks News Capt. Wm. Niquette of the Sheboygan Life Saving Station came here this morning to attend the funeral of his half-brother, Collis Niquette of Mishicott. Collis Niquette of Mishicott died Sunday evening after an illness of long duration. He was one of the early settlers of that town and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and neighbors. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning at the Mishicott Catholic Church. Mr. Ed Niquette of the Life Saving Crew is a son of the deceased. Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 28, 1896 ******** Death in Mishicott Sun. after a long illness, of Mr. Collis Niquette. Burial was Wed. in the Mishicott City Cemetery. He was one of the oldest settlers of Town Mishicott. From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896 (Note: It says City Cemetery but his stone is here) (Caroline Niquette/bur. April 3, 1895/from obit) Notes From Mishicott: Mrs. Collis Nequette (sic) was buried last Wednesday. She was fifty years old and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 11, 1895 pg. 1 (Note: I'm putting her here because Collis is here and she died a year before him.) ******** (Selina Niquette/Oct. 19, 1877/July 19, 1894) Selina Niquette, a young lady only 17 years of age was buried from the Catholic Church in Mishicott last Saturday. The cause of her death was quick consumption. Her funeral was quite largely attended and the sorrowing family were the recipients of much sympathy for which they are deeply grateful. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 24, 1894 ******** (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 31 July) Death of Miss Selina Niquette, daughter of Collis Niquette, of galloping consumption. She was 17 yrs. 1 mo. of age. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery on 21 July. Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894 ******** SELMA(sic) NIQUETTE of Mishicott died on Thursday of last week. Manitowoc Pilot, July 26, 1894 P. 3 ******** (Note: I'm putting her here, her father d.1896, her mother d. 1895) ******** Selma Nequette Or Neguette (sic) Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Selma Nequette Or Neguette Gender Female Burial Place Mishicot, Wisconsin Death Date 19 Jul 1894 Death Place Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 17 Birth Date 19 Oct 1877 Birthplace Mishicot, Wisconsin Race White Father's Name Callis Neguette Mother's Name Caroline Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********* Selina Neguette Wisconsin Death Index Name Selina Neguette Event Type Death Event Date 19 Jul 1894 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch Selina Neguette, 19 Jul 1894; from "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907 ******** Selma Nequette Wisconsin, Death Records Name Selma Nequette Event Type Death Event Date 1894 Event Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 17 Race W Birth Date 19 Oct 1877 Birth Year (Estimated) 1877 Birthplace Mishicot, Wis. Father's Name Callis Nequette Mother's Name Caroline Nequette Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 database, FamilySearch Selma Nequette, 1894; citing Death, Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ******** Selma Nequette Or Neguette Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Selma Nequette Or Neguette Gender Female Burial Place Mishicot, Wisconsin Death Date 19 Jul 1894 Death Place Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 17 Birth Date 19 Oct 1877 Birthplace Mishicot, Wisconsin Race White Father's Name Callis Neguette Mother's Name Caroline "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch Selma Nequette Or Neguette, 19 Jul 1894; citing Catholic Cemetery Cemetery, Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin ******** (1860 Mishicot twp. census: J. Gabias Nicket 34 b.Lower Canada; Leonore 38 b.Lower Canada; Elizabeth 8; Emma 7; Lavina 6; Alphonso 5 male; Edmond 3; Alfred 4/12) ******** (1870 Mishicot twp. census: Calos Knekertt 44 b.Canada: Caroline 26 b.Belgium; Williamne(?) 16; Alphoncezin 14 female; Edmond 13; Alford 10; Leonard 8; Eugnely 6; Eduard 3; David 8/12) ******** (1880 Mishicot twp. census: Collis Nequette age 55 b.Canada; wife Caroline 34 b.Belgium; Elizabeth 16; Edward 14; David 11; Joseph 9; William 7; Salina 4; Frank 2/12 March) ******** I show these two marriages for him: NIQUETTE: Jos. Carolas m: 19 Aug. 1850 by Jos. Branner, Cath. Priest (co. mar. index v.1) to: Elenore Dione ******* NIQUET: Calice m: 14 June 1864 (co. mar. index v.2 p. 200) to: Caroline Lelonrain Elizabeth Niquette/Oct 17, 1873 Tombstone DIED. HARRINGTON.-On Friday morning, October 17th, of typhoid fever, Elizabeth Harrington, wife of Jos. Harrington Esq. of this city, aged 22 years. Manitowoc Pilot, October 23, 1874 P. 4 ******** (Note: Her husband is in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers) Frank Niquette Tombstone Deaths: Niquette - In the village of Mishicot, June 20, 1876 of consumption, Frank Niquette aged 30 years. Manitowoc Tribune, June 1876 (David Niquette/Nov 6, 1869/Jan 6, 1901/from record) Mishicot: David Niquette died early on Sunday morning. He was thirty years of age and was formerly employed as a street car conductor in Sheboygan. For years his health has been failing and last summer he was obliged to give up his duties and take to his bed. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 10, 1901 pg. 8 ***** David Niquette Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name: David Niquette Death Date: 06 Jan 1901 Death Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page: 0011 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ***** David Niquette Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 Name: David Niquette Sex: Male Age: 31 Residence Place: Mishicot Death or Burial Place: Wisconsin, United States Death or Burial Place (Original): Mishicot Death Date: 6 Jan 1901 Death Place: Michicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Birth Date: 6 Nov 1869 Birthplace: Mishicot, Wis. Marital Status: Married Occupation: Laborer Race: W Ethnicity: American Father's Name: Collis Niquette Father's Sex: Male Father's Birthplace: Kanida Mother's Name: Carrie Mother's Sex: Female Mother's Birthplace: Belgium Spouse's Name: Josephine Spouse's Sex: Female Cemetery: Catholic "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" ***** David Niquette Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 Name: David Niquette Sex: Male Age: 31y 2m Death Date: 1901 Death Place: Mishicot, Wisconsin Marital Status: Married Occupation: Laborer Race: W Father's Name: Collis Niquette Mother's Name: Carrie Niquette Residence Place: Mishicot, Birth Date: 06 Nov 1869 Birth Year (Estimated): 1870 Birthplace: Mishicot, Wis. Burial Place: Mishicot, Cemetery: Catholic Cemetery Father's Birthplace: Kanida, Mother's Birthplace: Belgium Spouse's Name: Josephine Niquette "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" (*NOTE: He was placed here because his parents are here and record indicates burial here.)


NOCKER: Jakobbina Nocker/1811-1874 Tombstone


RIBORDY: Joseph/John/Maryann/Gasper/and/Edith/children of Stephen and Mary Ribordy A little child of Steve Ribordy died a few days since. Diphtheria was the cause. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times Tuesday, October 16, 1883, pg. 2 Tombstone Joseph/John/Maryann/Gasper/Edith


RUELLE: Francis Ruelle/16 Nov 1800/17 Jul 1864 Tombstone Horrible Suicide Sheriff Smith informs us that a man named Francis Ruel(sic) of Mishicot, about 50 years of age, committed suicide in that town on Saturday east, by cutting his throat with a razor. He lived until Sunday morning, refusing to have the assistance of medical help. As he was well off, haaving a good farm and considerable money, no cause can be assigned for the rash act except "tired of the world." Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 22, 1864 ******* IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the Estate of Frances Rueller deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Frances Rueller of Mishicott, representing, among ohter (sic) things, that he is a son of Frances Rueller late of Mishicott, on the eleventh day of July, A.D. 1864, at his residence died intestate, leaving goods chattels and estate within this State and that the said petitioner is the son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Usol (sic) Crete granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday the 27th day of May, A.D. 1867, at 10 o'lock (sic) A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heir of said deceased and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Tribune, a Weekly Newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Dated at Manitowoc, the 29th day of April, A.D. 1867. Manitowoc Tribune, May 2, 1867 P. 1 ******** Francis Ruelle Vital • Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name Francis Ruelle Death Date 17 Jul 1864 Death Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0415 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** Francis Ruelle Death • Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 Name Francis Ruelle Sex Male Death Date 1864 Death Place Mishicott, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race white Cemetery Cathlotic Cemetery "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" (Oliver Ruelle/10 Nov 1876/20 Feb 1881) Oliver Ruelle Birth • Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907 Name Oliver Ruelle Birth Date 10 Nov 1876 Birthplace Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0116 Record Number 002434 "Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907" ******** Oliver Ruelle Vital • Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926 Name Oliver Ruelle Sex Male Birth Date 10 Nov 1876 Birthplace Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States Father's Name Xavier Ruelle Father's Sex Male Mother's Name Lina Landrie Mother's Sex Female "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926" ******** Oliver Ruelle Vital • Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name Oliver Ruelle Death Date 20 Feb 1881 Death Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0423 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** Oliver Ruelle Death • Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 Name Oliver Ruelle Sex Male Age 4y Death Date 1881 Death Place Mishicott, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race white Father's Name Havier Ruelle Mother's Name Mary Ruelle Birth Year (Estimated) 1877 Birthplace Mishicott, Wis Cemetery Cath. Cem ******** *NOTE: He was placed here because record indicates he is buried here. (Catherine Ruelle/1804-14 Jul 1868) Cath Ruelle Vital • Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907 Name Cath Ruelle Death Date 14 Jul 1868 Death Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 419 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" ******** Cath. Ruelle Death • Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 Name Cath. Ruelle Sex Female Age 64y Death Date 1868 Death Place Mishicott, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race white Birth Year (Estimated) 1804 Cemetery Catholic Cemetery "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ******** *NOTE: She was placed here because record indicates she is buried here.


SCHEUER: Mathias Scheuer Tombstone (Mathias Scheuer/d. May 11 1868/co. death index v.3 p.82) OUR TWO RIVERS LETTERS Two Rivers, May 11th, 1868 Eds Tribune: In the way of accidents I have but little to relate. I learn that a man, name unknown to me, in the town of Mischicott while hauling logs was seriously if not fatally injured. It is thought the log must have caught in his pants in some way and rolled over him. The Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, May 14, 1868 pg. 4 ******** LETTER FROM TWO RIVERS. Two Rivers, May 18th, 1868 Eds Tribune: Mathias Schier (sic) of Mishicott was so badly injured on the 7th inst, by a log rolling over him, as to die on the 11th. He leaves a wife and six children. His widow is said to be in a very precarious condition since his death. The Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, May 21, 1868 pg. 4 ******** IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY Court. In the matter of the estate of Mathias Scheur (sic), deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Wilhelmina Scheur, of Two Rivers, representing, among other things, that Mathias Scheur, late of Two Rivers, on the 11th day of May, A.D. 1868, at Two Rivers, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Dr. John Oswald granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday, the 10th day of August, A.D. 1868, at 10 o'clock a.m., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper, published at Manitowoc in said county. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Dated at Manitowoc, the 17th day of July, A.D. 1868. Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, August 7, 1868 P. 4


SCHMITT: (This was sent in by a family researcher, see contributors page) (Johann Schmitt/b. 17 Dec. 1810, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/son of Peter and Susanne (Zierbes) Schmitt/d. 17 Aug. 1877. ) John Smith, a farmer from the Town of Gibson, father of John Smith, of this village, engineer at the pail factory, died last Friday and was buried on Sunday. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, WI, August 21, 1877 (Note: "SMITH" should have been SCHMITT"), next to: (Margaretha (Goedert) Schmitt/b. 10 Aug. 1809, Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Johann Adam and Anna Maria (Muny) Goedert/wife of Johann Schmitt/d. ___ __, 1873) The stones no longer exist.


SCHROEDER: Henry Peter Schroeder/born/Sept. 22, 1871/died/May 5, 1877 Tombstone


TROSSEN: Christina Trossen/geborene herjes in grourein/preusen regirungs bezirk thrier/geb. den. 1 Nov. 1831/gest den 29 Juni 1863(b. Rheinland, Kreis Wittlich, Krov, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Jacob and Anna Franziska (Klein) Trossen) Tombstone Jacob Trossen/geb in grev rheinp/grier/6 Jan. 1801/gestorben/ 29 Feb/1872 (b. Rheinland, Kreis Wittlich, Krov, Prussia (Germany)) Tombstone, ossw: STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF Manitowoc. ss. Probate office, Manitowoc, March 16, A.D., 1872. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Jacob Trossen, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc. WHEREAS, an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Jacob Trossen, deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and where as application has been made by Anna Francisca Trossen praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this State: Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 22 day of April, A.D., 1872, at 10 o'clock a.m. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said city, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court, W.W. Waldo, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1872 P. 4 A. Franziska/gatlin von/J. Trossen/gebne aleinzuerou/rheinp grier/ 26 Sept. 1807/gest/11 Dec. 1893 (Anna Franziska (Klein) Trossen/b. 26 Sep. 1807, Rheinland, Kreis Wittlich, Krov, Prussia (Germany)/Wife of Jacob Trossen/d. 11 Dec. 1893) Tombstone From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893: On Mon. morning Mrs. Anna Trossen died in Mishicott of old age. The deceased was 87 yrs. old and came to America in 1847, living in Mishicott ever since. Her death took place in the residence of her son-in-law Edward Samz where she had lived for several years. Her husband died about 20 years ago. She is survived by several grown children. Burial took place Thurs. in the Catholic Cemetery in Mishicott. Margaretha Trossen/geb. 18 Aug. 1881/starb 1 Sept. 1883 Tombstone (additional info. sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


UNKNOWN: Stones that aren't identified Footstone M.R. Footstone M.F. Footstone E.N. Tombstone Tombstone


WUELLNER: A. Margaretha Wuellner/geb/16 Jan. 1870/gest/24 Mar. 1880 Tombstone (A. Margaretha is on the top of the stone)