RAASTAD, RADKE, RAMBADT, RAND, RANDL, RAKO, RAY, REDDING, REFFKE, REIDER, REIDT, REISSER, RETTINGER, REYNOLDS, RHODES, RICE, RICHARDSON, RICHMOND, RICHTMANN, RIDDLE, RIESE, RIFLEMAN, RINDAHL, RISBERG, ROBBINS, ROCKWELL, ROCQUE, RODGERS, ROE, ROEDL, ROEHRBORN, ROEMER, ROHANN, ROLOFF, ROSE, ROSENCRANTZ, ROSS, ROSSITER, ROSSMILLER, ROTHBAUER, ROY, RUBBERT, RUBLEE, RUSCH, RUSSELL, RUTHERFORD, RYCZEK, RYDZEWSKI.

Seeking info on Carl RAASCH and wife Friedericke SEIDEL who immigrated to Jefferson County, Wisconsin between 1856 and 1860. Their son, August Ludwig Wilhelm RAASCH, lived in Jefferson and Wausau Counties. Please contact Myrna J. Keppler. (5/96)

I am trying to gather more information about Gulbrand Gulbrandson RAASTAD (aka Gilbert Gilbertson), his first wife Berthe Pedersdtr Svendsbakken and daughters Anne, Randi, Augusta, and Pernille. They arrived in Fayette, La Fayette Co., Wisconsin from Norway in 1861. He joined the 31st regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteers 20 Aug 1862. His wife probably died while he was at war. He remarried in Adams, Green Co., Wisconsin in 1869 and then left the state. When and how did his wife die and what became of the children during the war? Please contact Ken Harper if you have any information about this family. (3/96)

I am looking for info on Julius RADKE, born June 29,1836 in Germany, imigrated to Princeton, Wisconsin. Married Ernstiena TESK, also of Princeton. Any information will be greatly appreciated by Terri Ring. (9/96)

Searching for Adolph Ernest RAKO, b. 14 August 1868 in Posen Province. Came to US with family about 1872, settled in Sparta, Kendall County. In this area until 1891, then to northern MN-Crookston and Bemidji. Brother Gust still living in Kendall at time of Adolph's death in Bemidji on 12 June 1941. Married Nellie Loberg 01 July 1899 in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, MN. Nellie b 14 May 1875 in Soldier's Grove, Crawford Co, Wisconsin to Nels and Inga Loberg, both parents b Norway. Sister Sarah married an Abrahamson. Looking for siblings to Nellie and info on parents. Loberg family in Utica, Crawford Co in 1880 Census. Please contact Jacey Warner Norton with information. (9/96)

I am interested in researching the families Johanne RAMBADT and Frederick KARSTAEDT, both of Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties. Please contact Donald Rambadt with information. (11/96)

I'm looking for information on A. J. RAND. He was my great-great-grandfather and a veteran of the Civil War, enlisted in Wisconsin. His wife's name was Mary Latimer Rand. Their son James Edward RAND was born in Lacrosse, Wisconsin on June 2 1862. Please contact James Rand with information. (7/96)

I am looking for any information on the RANDL or ZIEKA surname. I have Anton RANDL b. 12/8/1879 in Czechoslovakia m. 2/6/1906 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Rose A. ZIEKA (father John/mother unknown) and d. 11/28/1966. Rose was b. 5/9/1889 in Antelope, KS and d. 11/20/1967 in Antigo. They had 8 children. I'm looking for further info on both (parents, siblings, immigration,and children). If you have these surnames AT ALL in your researches, please email Susan Pilz. (2/97)

Information, please, on James RAY (born in WI) or wife, Susan Simons (born in Green Bay, WI) or their son, John Lawrence RAY (b. 7 Feb 1875 in Chicago d. 22 Sep 1933 in WI). Please contact Steven Kamm with information. (8/96)

Stephen REIDT (1853-1927), son of Ulrich and Ursula VATER, immigrated from Switzerland to Alma, Buffalo Co, Wisconsin. Married A. Madalena. Have copy of their son Gustav's birth certificate (b. 1885) but cannot decipher mother's surname, looks like Nessagen or might start with K. If you can help please contact Linda Dunham. (5/96)

Looking for parents of Joseph RETTINGER, b 30 Aug 188 Austria, m. Catherine BAUMAN, b. 8 April 1860 Austria. They married abt 1886 and lived in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Please contact Carol Logan with information. (4/97)

Also see Sergent and Geeding surname queries.

My search is for the father, mother, and sister of Adin and William REYNOLDS. Adin and William, along with their wives are buried in Evergreen Cemetery at Hebron, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Adin and William were born in Smithfield, NY. Adin was born September 12, 1826, (Died 1906). Adin married Electa Porter Oct. 27, 1851. William came to Wisconsin in 1837 (was Hebron's first school teacher in his home), Adin came in 1845 with his"widowed" mother and sister. I suspect "Polly Reynolds", buried in the Munro School cemetery as the mother (died in 1855), and Adin's father is probably buried in Smithfield, NY, but I have not had success there either. Adin Reynolds was my Great Grandfather. Anything in the way of names or any other information will be sincerely appreciated by Lynn H. Reynolds. (6/96)

I am looking for any information on Henery RHODES or the regiment he fought in during the Civil War, the 37th Wisconsin. Henery was from Holland, Wisconsin and was drafted in Fond du Lac. The 37th did all of it's fighting at Petersburg and they were involved from the beginning of the battle until the end of the siege. Please contact Whitney Teska if you have information. (12/96)

Leonard RICE, b. 1833 NY>Wis. c1860- 1895> c1905 Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He married Rachel McCorkle Rieman in Missouri, 1872. Son Amos born at Weyweauga, Wapauca County, Wisconsin. Any information, please contact Nancy J. Silkey. (8/96)

I'm researching the surname RICHARDSON in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Specifically, I'm looking for information on Aaron Dwight "A.D." RICHARDSON b. 1864 Whiteside Co., Ill. I believe he came to Beloit in the mid 1890's. He worked at Fairbanks Morse from the mid 1890's till about 1918. The 1900 Census indicates he was a gas engine tester. His wife was Katherine BIEDERSTADT. They were married @1896. They had 3 children, Zelma b. Feb. 1899, Margaret b. April 1900, and Abner Dwight RICHARDSON b. Dec. 13, 1905. Did they marry in Beloit, Rock Co., Wisconsin? Katherine b. in Rochelle, Ill. did they marry there? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am interested in corresponding with anyone researching the RICHARDSON surname and am willing to share information. PLease contact Dave Lee. (11/96)

I am looking for information on John Christ RICHTMANN (b.1/24/1815 d.6/19/1896) married to Eleanor Runkel (b.10/2/1819 d. 2/18/1888). Emigrated from Germany and settled in Fountain City, Wisconsin. I have not been able to find how they entered the US...probably in 1856. They had many children. Phillip (b.1840 in Prussia d.11/20/1862) and Jacob M. (b. 1842 in Prussia) were enlisted in the Civil War. Jacob's sons were also Mississippi riverboat captains. Please help me find any information on these topics. Thank you in advance from Cheryl Richtman Jones. (2/97)

Looking for info on the RIESE line: Frank (?) Riese b. 5-7-1859 in Germany; death d/p unknown. Wife was Eugenia (?) BROOKARD, born 8-18-1861 in France; death d/p unknown. Their son Frank Edward RIESE was b. 8-29-1885 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Thanks in advance for any help you can give from Nancy Grubb. (3/97)

I am researching the family of Mikkel RINDAHL and Aase (Esther) ANDERSDOTTER. I believe that Aase is buried in the St. Olaf Churchyard, near Vernon, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Mikkel died in South Dakota in 1912. Thanks in advance for any help from Eileen.M.Robinson. (11/96)

I am looking for information about my grandfather's brother Emil RISBERG, who was emigrating from Northern Sweden in early 1900. I know he had a shop "Emil Risberg General Merchandise" in Loraine, Wisconsin, as I have a calender from 1929 from that shop. Thanks for any information ! Please contact Anders Ronnback. (2/96)

Also see Botkins surname query.

Seeking any and all info about Thomas Gilbert ROCKWELL, born 07/07/01 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Thomas A. ROCKWELL and Alice ROBBINS. Parents were killed in an early auto accident (1908?) and TGR was raised by his (maternal or paternal?) grandparents. Went to high school in Oshkosh, joined the services for WWI when 16. Nothing more is known. Would like newspaper accounts of the accident and any further data as to living relatives. I am the son of TGR and know nothing about his side of the family. Please contact T. Malcolm Rockwell with leads or information. (7/96)

Seeking info on Eurotus ROCKWELL (b.1812-New York State) and his wife, Sarah "Sally" UTTER (born 30 Sep 1817 in New York State). They married 26 May 1842 at Lima, Rock County, Wisconsin. He died 12 Oct 1865 in Manchester, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin. Wife remarried to Andrew Warner Sherman on 19 Nov 1871 in Lima, Rock Co., WI. She died 19 Feb 1911 in Ainsworth, Washington Co., IA. Steven D. Loose is looking for parents of both Eurotus and Sally. (8/96)

I am searching for a sister of my 4th great grandfather. Her maiden name is Magdalena RODGERS, bap 30 Oct 1796, Fredericksburgh, Ontario, Canada. She married William BOGIE and eventually they moved to Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. I believe that she died there in early 1840's. Please contact Connie Bailey with information. (5/96)

Roland Raleigh RODGERS, born about 1879 at Clayton, Wisconsin to William and Harriet (Clarkson) Rodgers. Roland was given away on a train ride between Bethel and Turtle Lake at the age of 3 and was never heard from again. What became of him after that? Please contact Patrick Rodgers. (11/96)

Researching the RODGERS family in Wisconsin. I know Edward RODGERS moved to Wisconsin in about 1849 from New York, with his wife Jane Ann and a daughter, Mary Jane and a son, George. They lived in Winnebago County, initally and later moved to Outagamie County. Any information or inquiries are welcomed by John K. Rodgers. (1/98)

Seeking in on Cornelius ROE - d. before 1870, possible in Civil War. Wife Margaret DICKENSON - dau. Venetta E. ROE b. 1858 Wisconsin. Margaret married 2 times after Roe - to Steven STRAIGHT & John LAWRENCE, both in Monroe County, Wisconsin. Margaret's parents were Darius & Nanct DICKENSON. Did they live in Wisconsin also? Please contact Carol J Jeffries with information. (2/97)

Interested in all information concerning ROEDL name. First family I have records for was Franz ROEDL b:Dec 16, Abt 1820 Bavaria, married Theresa HARTL, Abt 1843 Theresa born About 1816, Bavaria. Entered U. S. Jun 13, 1853 New York with six sons. Franz died Oct 5, 1897 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Theresa died Jun 6, 1888 at Beaver Dam. Please contact Don Roedl with information. (8/96)

Looking for descendants of Karl Friedrich Roehrborn, born about 1845, Libra, Saxony, Germany, who married Louise MEYER 12 Dec 1849 in Herman, Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin. Believed to have moved to Murray County, MN, near Fulda. Please contact Bob Forrest with information. (5/98)

Louis ROEMER c.1832 in Saxony, arr. w/parents to Oshkosh, Wisconsin abt. 1845. Louis was a brickmason. Looking for more information about the parents and siblings of this family. Please contact Stephen G. Schweyen with information. (12/97)

Searching for family of John ROHANN, b.1813 in Bohemia, and Julia ZIMMEL, also b. in Bohemia. They are in Rushford Twp., Waukau Co. in 1860. Children: Leopold, Thomas, Eva and Ann. Some settled in Racine. I am looking for Ann, who may have married a Hrubecky. Thank you in advance from Sarah Schneider. (4/96)

Need information on Thomas ROSE, son of William ROSE. Wm and family migrated from England to Wisconsin and lived in the Ft. Atkinson area. William served in the Civil War and had a sister named Elizabeth. Please contact Marjorie M. Matzen with leads or information. (1/98)

Also see Gearin surname query.

Looking for John Andrew ROSS, need birth and burial dates in Appleton, Wisconsin. Please contact Jim Ross. (7/96)

I am searching any information on my great-grandfather William J. ROSS, born July 1867 in Farmington, Jefferson County. His parents were Laben Ross of RI and Frances A. ____ of Ohio. Please contact Gregory W. Ross if you can supply information. (10/96)

Would like information on John and Catherine ROSSITER who live in Milwaukee. They were married in 1868 in Milwaukee but were both born in Ireland. I understand that Catherine ran a second-hand store in Milwaukee. Please contact Virginia Hoem with leads or information. (1/98)

My great-grandparents were Henry and Mary (Thiegs) ROSSMILLER who had an ice-cutting business on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He died in 1926 and she died in 1941. They had 2 daughters, Helen (my grandmother) and Jo. There were several sons, Walter, Gene, and Al. They are buried in the St. Mary's cemetary in Burlington, Wisconsin. I am looking for any information about when either they or their parents first emigrated. Please get in touch with Sandy Peterman if you have information on this family. (6/96)

His family: Josef F. ROTHBAUER - born in Germany. FASSBENDER - born in Hartford, Wisconsin. MAACH - born in Hartford, Wisconsin. Joseph E. ROTHBAUER - born in Oshkosh, Wisonsin. Her family: John WELSCH - originally from Palatinate, Germany. Came to Wisconsin and then moved to Pennsylvania. Any information on these individuals greatly appreciated by Joseph & Becky Welch Rothbauer. (6/96)

Alvin Lorenzo ROY, born May 1844, near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Federal census, 1900, 1910 & 1920, states his father was born in Canada and mother born in Scotland. I do not have his parents names. Alvin had one brother, that I know of, named Will and at least one sister named Rose. Alvin migrated to Minnesota around 1880. He married Maria Jennie Bauer Servatius around 1890. They had 4 children, Georgieanna, Joseph Lorenzo, Robert Sylvester and Ruth Catherine. I would like to make contact with anyone researching Roy's from Wisconsin. Please contact Mary Jane Roy Gamon. (8/96)

Researching the following families: August RUBBERT (7 Oct 1819 - 4 May 1886) born in Mewegen, Kreis Pasewalk, Prussia & Henrietta KOEPKE (Rubbert) (12 Aug 1823 - 26 Jul 1903) to Appleton, Wisconsin via Milwaukee. Albert T. ZILSKE (29 Sep 1843 - 14 Sep 1897) born in Hebrondamnitz, Kreis Stolp, Prussia & Caroline REFFKE (Zilske) (22 Jan 1850 - 30 Oct 1926) to Appleton, Wisconsin. Please contact R.M. Peterson, Jr. with leads or information. (6/96)

Looking for RUBLEE connections in Wisconsin. Alvah RUBLEE and wife Martha KENT to Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1840. Jerusha RUBLEE Monroe and husband Jason MONROE to Lamartine in 1847. Francis RUBLEE and wife Eloyce to LaCrosse, Wisconsin ca.1836. Also seeking families with name variation ROBBLEE and ROBLEE. If you can help please contact Cindy Walcott. (5/96)

Searching for info on Patrick RUSSELL and his wife Annie O'ROURKE of Waukesha, Wisconsin. They settled there in the mid to late 1800s. Patrick originally came from Dublin, Ireland. Ann came from County Meath, Ireland. Other Waukesha Russells had land with springs on it. Patrick and Annie's daughter Ann RUSSELL married into the Barry family. One of her children married a Hulgaard and resided in Waukesha where it borders Milwaukee. All other Barry children moved to Chicago in the early 1900s. Any data welcome - births, deaths, obits, military, histories, legends. Thank you in advance for your help. Cordially, Mike Burns. (10/98)

Ryczek has been spelled Rechek and Recheck. Frank RYCZEK was born about 1856 in Poland (Prussia) and died 26 January 1913 in Westford Township, Dodge County, Wisconsin. The 1910 census indicates that he emigrated in 1886, but I believe that this is incorrect. I believe that he was married to Anna KAZMIERSKI on 5 February 1878 at St. Michael's in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

They had at least two children: Frances, born 8 Nov 1879 and Appolonia, born 25 Jan 1885 (from church records). They may have also had 2 boys, Frank born in 1886 and John born in 1887. I also suspect that they may have had a couple of girls in 1879 to 1885 period. Anna Kazmierski-Ryczek died 22 March 1887.

Frank subsequently married Michaelene (Lena) GMIEREK and they had the following children: Josephine, b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 10 Jul 1911 (my great-grandmother), Anna, b. 5 Mar 1890, d. 24 Jan 1980, Mary Bertha, b. 15 Sep 1892, d. 27 Jan 1986, Stanislaus (Stencil) b. 15 Mar 1894, d. 1 May 1974, Magdalene Margaret (Lena) b. 29 Feb 1896, d. unknown, prior to 1986, Sophie Bertha (Bertie) b. 10 Oct 1898, d. 1949, Walter Ladislaus b. 21 Apr 1900, d. 16 Jan 1986 and Cecelia b. 3 Nov 1902, d. unknown, prior to 1986.

Frank Ryczek's mother, Anna, lived with him and his family and died 23 Dec 1909 and on the 1905 census it states that a brother, Anthony, was living with him.

Information that I am seeking is: town where Frank came from and the name of his father, names of relatives who settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, any information on Francis Wichinski, who fathered my grandmother (Martha Rechek) by Josephine, and more complete information on the children of Anna Kazmierski and Frank Ryczek. Please contact Clare Guse if you have information. (5/96)