Friday, February 29, 2008

Josephine Scott

When lived
About 1899 to mid 1900s

How related to Kieran
Great-great aunt (sister of James L. Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
About 1899

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Jacob McQuiston

Children
g Lloyd McQuiston (b. about 1916; married with a daughter; resided in Nelson, Wis.; d. Feb. 7, 2011, at Chippewa Valley Hospital in Durand, Wis. Funeral services were held Feb. 12, 2011, at the Talbot Family Funeral and Cremation with burial that day at Nelson Cemetery.

Interesting facts
g Given name may actually be Mary Josephine (see note about 1905 census entry below)
g The 1900 U.S. Census lists Josephine as residing in Nelson Township, Buffalo County, Wis. Living in his household are: George W. Scott, age 33; Cathrine Scott, 26, James Scott, 7; George Scott, 5; Emma Scott, 3; Josephin Scott, 11/12 months.
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's fmaily as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing inthe household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists Josephine residing in Nelson, Buffalo Co. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g Living in Nelson, Wis., in 1936 and 1960

Died
NA

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Clara L. Scott

When lived
About 1904 to mid 1900s

How related to Kieran
Great-great aunt (sister of James L. Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
About 1904

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Gordon Hopf Sr.

Children
g May have had a son named Gordon Hopf Jr.

Interesting facts
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's fmaily as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing in the household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists Clara residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g Carried a Lynxville, Wis., address in 1936
g Carried an Alma, Wis., address in 1960

Died
NA

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Sarah Scott

When lived
Early to mid 1900s

How related to Kieran
Great-great aunt (sister of James L. Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
NA

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Lyle Stewart by 1936

Children
g May have had a son named Lyle Stewart Jr.

Interesting facts
g Living in Iron Creek, Wis., in 1936
g Living in Red Wing, Minn., in 1960

Died
NA

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Odelia Scott

When lived
Probably 1890s to at least 1960

How related to Kieran
Great-great aunt (sister of James L. Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
NA

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Alfred Jamison

Children
g May have had a son named Arthur

Interesting facts
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists Odelia residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g Carried a Durand, Wis., address in 1936 and 1960
g One obituary for her mother spells her name “Adelia”

Died
NA

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Monday, February 25, 2008

George Scott Jr.

When lived
About 1895 to at least 1960

How related to Kieran
Great-great uncle (brother of James L. Scott)

Parents
George and Catherine (Baker) Scott

Birth
About 1895

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Marie Hocq

Children
g Lavan (son; born in Pana, Ill.; deceased at least as of 2012)
g Edgar (born in Pana, Ill.; deceased at least as of 2012)
g Clifford (born in Pana, Ill.; m. Mary Meredith; theyhad two daughters and two sons; Clifford was deceased at least as of 2012)

Interesting facts
g The 1900 U.S. Census lists George Jr. as residing in Nelson Township, Buffalo County, Wis. Living in the household are: George W. Scott, age 33; Cathrine Scott, 26, James Scott, 7; George Scott, 5; Emma Scott, 3; Josephin Scott, 11/12 months.
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's fmaily as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing inthe household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists George Jr. residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g He apparently moved to and lived in Pana, Ill., as an adult.

Died
After 1960

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

William A. Scott

When lived
About 1903 to at least 1960

How related to Kieran
Great-great uncle (brother of James L. Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
About 1903

Employment
NA

Marriage
g NA

Children
g NA

Interesting facts
g Middle name and one he went by apparently is "Alfred."
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's fmaily as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing inthe household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists William residing in Nelson, Buffalo Co. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g Living in Taylorsville, Ill., in 1936 and in 1960

Died
After 1960

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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Celia Lillian Hopkins (Scott)

When lived
1896-1965

How related to Kieran
Great-great grandmother (mother of Juanita Ann Scott)

Parents
James H. Hopkins and Mary Ellen Cook (Hopkins)

Birth
July 12, 1896, in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan (alt. sources say June 12 and July 11)

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Married James L. Scott (b. 1892; d. 1971) on Oct. 21, 1918, in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wis.; husband's name is listed on marriage record as James Grover Scott

Children
g Juanita Ann Scott (m. Abner Bignell; d. 1965)
g James Scott (lived in Minneapolis in 1965; had d. before Dec. 2004)
g George Washington Scott (b. 1925; lived in Minneapolis in 1965; d. 2004)
g William Scott (b. 1931; lived in Alma, Wis., in 1965; d. 1983)
g Fred Edgar Scott (b. 1932; lived in Alma in 1965; d. 1970)
g Katherine Mary Scott (aka Kathleen; b. 1919; m. Wallace Ellenberger; lived in Alma in 1965; d. 1976)
g Alma Scott (lived in Minneapolis in 1965; m. a Ceason; d. before Dec. 2004)

Interesting facts
g One of her parents apparently remarried as she has two stepbrothers; one of them is named William Leonard
g At age 4 and 14, living in Belvidere, Buffalo County, Wis., according to 1900 and 1910 censuses
g At age 24, living in Naples, Buffalo County, Wis., according to 1920 census
g Living in Alma in 1965
g Mother's name sometimes appears as "Marie" in records

Died
Dec. 22, 1965, at 2 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Community Hospital in Durand, Wis., of pneumonia


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Friday, February 22, 2008

James L. Scott

When lived
1892-1971

How related to Kieran
Great-great grandfather (father of Juanita Ann Scott)

Parents
George Scott and Catherine Baker (Scott)

Birth
Jan. 28, 1892, in Alma, Buffalo Co., Wis.

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Celia Lillian Hopkins (b. July 11, 1896, in Sparta, Mich.; d. Dec. 22, 1965, in Durand, Wis.) on Oct. 21, 1918, in Mondovi, Wis.; his middle name is "Grover" on the marriage record

Children
g Juanita Ann Scott (m. Abner Bignell; d. 1965)
g James Scott (lived in Minneapolis in 1965; had d. before Dec. 2004)
g George Washington Scott (b. 1925; lived in Minneapolis in 1965; d. 2004)
g William Scott (b. 1931; lived in Alma, Wis., in 1965; d. 1983)
g Fred Edgar Scott (b. 1932; lived in Alma in 1965; d. 1970)
g Katherine Mary Scott (aka Kathleen; b. 1919; m. Wallace Ellenberger; lived in Alma in 1965; d. 1976)
g Alma Scott (lived in Minneapolis in 1965; m. a Ceason; d. before Dec. 2004)

Interesting facts
g The 1900 U.S. Census lists James as residing in Nelson Township, Buffalo Co. Living in the household are: George W. Scott, age 33; Cathrine Scott, 26, James Scott, 7; George Scott, 5; Emma Scott, 3; Josephin Scott, 11/12 months.
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's family as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing in the household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12 (note that this is a different middle initial than given in other records - L is more commonly given, however, than either C or the aforementioned G); George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists James residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g Living in Naples, Buffalo Co., in 1920
g Living in Iron Creek, Wis., in 1960
g Living in Alma, Wis., in 1960

Died
1971

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Oliver Scott

When lived
At least 1889 to mid-1900s

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great uncle (brother of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (NA) (Scott)

Birth
NA

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
Living in Florence, Colo., in 1960

Died
NA

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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Eva Jane Scott

When lived
About 1865-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great aunt (sister of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (Scott)

Birth
About 1865

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
The 1870 U.S. Census spells her father's name as "Allexander" and her mother's name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as North Sewickley, Beaver County, Penn., with New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.

Died
NA

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Minerva Scott

When lived
About 1862-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great aunt (sister of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (Scott)

Birth
About 1862

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
The 1870 U.S. Census spells her father's name as "Allexander" and her mother's name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as North Sewickley, Beaver County, Penn., with New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.

Died
NA

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Monday, February 18, 2008

Amelia Scott

When lived
About 1859-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great aunt (sister of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (Scott)

Birth
About 1859

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
g The 1860 U.S. Census lists Amelia as a farmer with personal property valued at $300 residing in Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa. Living in his houshold are: Alex Scott, age 48; Cath Scott, 31; James Scott, 6; Mary Scott, 3; Amelia Scott, 1.
g The 1870 U.S. Census spells her father's name as "Allexander" and her mother's name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as North Sewickley, Beaver County, Penn., with New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.

Died
NA

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

Mary Scott

When lived
About 1857-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great aunt (sister of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (Scott)

Birth
About 1857

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
g The 1860 U.S. Census lists Alexander as a farmer with personal property valued at $300 residing in Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa. Living in his houshold are: Alex Scott, age 48; Cath Scott, 31; James Scott, 6; Mary Scott, 3; Amelia Scott, 1.
g The 1870 U.S. Census spells her father's name as "Allexander" and her mother's name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as North Sewickley, Beaver County, Penn., with New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.

Died
NA

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

James Scott

When lived
About 1854-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great uncle (brother of George Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (Scott)

Birth
About 1854, probably in Beaver Co., Pa.

Employment
NA

Marriage
NA

Children
NA

Interesting facts
g The 1860 U.S. Census lists his father as a farmer with personal property valued at $300 residing in Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa. Living in the houshold are: Alex Scott, age 48; Cath Scott, 31; James Scott, 6; Mary Scott, 3; Amelia Scott, 1.
g Not listed in 1870 census as living with his parents, though he would be only 15 or 16 at the time.

Died
NA

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Catherine Mary Baker (Scott)

When lived
1870-1936

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great grandmother (mother of James L. Scott)

Parents
John Baker and Jeannie/Jennie (Baker)

Birth
June 15, 1870, in Mercer County, Pa.

Employment
NA

Marriage
George Scott (b. May 21, 1867, in Pennsylvania; d. after May 1960 in Menomonie, Wis.) on Aug. 28, 1889

Children
g James L. Scott (b. Jan. 28, 1892, in Alma, Buffalo Co., Wis.; 1905 census lists middle initial as "C"; living in Alma, Wis., in 1960; d. 1971)
g George Scott Jr. (b. about 1895; living in Pana, Ill., in 1936 and 1960)
g Emma Scott (b. about 1897; m. (NA) Roberts before 1936; living in Spokane, Wash., in 1936; d. before June 1960)
g Josephine Scott (b. about 1899; 1905 census lists name as Mary J.; m. Jacob McQuiston; living in Nelson, Wis., in 1960)
g William A. Scott (b. 1903; middle name and one he went by apparently is Alfred; living in Taylorsville, Ill., in 1936 and 1960)
g Clara Scott (b. 1904; m. Gordon Hopf Sr.; living in Lynxville, Wis., in 1936, and in Alma, Wis., in 1960)
g Odelia Scott (b. about 1907; m. Alfred Jamison; living in Durand, Wis., in 1936 and 1960)
g Sadie Scott (b. 1909; Sadie actually may be Sarah or Adeline below)
g Sarah Scott (m. Lyle Stewart by 1936; living in Iron Creek, Wis., in 1936 and in Red Wing, Minn., in 1960)
g Anita Scott (b. about 1912; living in Nelson, Wis., in 1936; in 1960, her whereabouts was not known to the Scott family, but she was believed to still be alive)
g Adeline Scott (d. before June 1960)

Interesting facts
g She oddly doesn’t appear in the 1880 census as living with her parents
g Came to Buffalo County, Wis. when she was about 18 (probably in 1888)
g Marriage license says her name is "Casse" but her obituary says it's "Catherine"
g The 1900 U.S. Census lists Catherine as residing in Nelson Township, Buffalo County. Living in her household are: George W. Scott, age 33; Cathrine Scott, 26, James Scott, 7; George Scott, 5; Emma Scott, 3; Josephin Scott, 11/12 months.
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists Catherine's fmaily as living in Alma, Buffalo Co. Residing inthe household are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J Scott, 6 (presumably this is Josephine); William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists Catherine residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in the household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott; 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g The 1930 U.S. Census lists Catherine as living in Nelson, Buffalo Co. Those in the household include: George W Scott, 65; Cathrine Scott, 58; Anita Scott, 18.
g Pictures and documents of Catherine:


Died
Afternoon of Dec. 11, 1936, at her home in Iron Creek, Nelson Township. She suffered a paralytic stroke and was buried Dec. 14, 1936, at Nelson Cemetery following funeral services at the Stohr Funeral Home in Alma. Rev. Weaver, of Durand, officiated at the services. Pallbearers were James Scott, Alfred Scott, Lyle Stewart, Jacob McQuiston, Lloyd McQuiston and Wallace Ellenberger.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

George A. Scott

When lived
1867-1960

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great grandfather (father of James L. Scott)

Parents
Alexander Scott and Catherine (NA) (Scott)

Birth
May 21, 1867, in Beaver County, Pa.

Employment
Farmer

Marriage
g Catherine Mary Baker (b. June 15, 1870, in Mercer Co, Pa.; d. Dec. 11, 1936, in Nelson, Wis.) on Aug. 28, 1889, in Alma, Wis., by a justice of the peace; George lived in Nelson Township at the time; Catherine's name is given as "Cassie" on the marriage record.

Children
g James L. Scott (b. about 1893; d. 1971)
g George Scott Jr. (b. about 1895; living in Pana, Ill., in 1936 and 1960)
g Emma Scott (b. about 1897; m. (NA) Roberts before 1936; living in Spokane, Wash., in 1936; d. before June 1960)
g Josephine Scott (b. about 1899; m. Jacob McQuiston, who d. April 1859; living in Nelson, Wis., in 1960; 1905 census lists name as "Mary J.")
g William A. Scott (b. 1903; middle name and one he went by apparently is Alfred; living in Taylorsville, Ill., in 1936 and 1960)
g Clara Scott (b. 1904; m. Gordon Hopf Sr.; living in Lynxville, Wis., in 1936, and in Alma in 1960)
g Odelia Scott (b. about 1907; m. Alfred Jamison; living in Durand, Wis., in 1936 and 1960)
g Sadie Scott (b. 1909; Sarah or Adeline below actually may be Sadie)
g Sarah Scott (m. Lyle Stewart by 1936; living in Iron Creek, Wis., in 1936 and in Red Wing, Minn., in 1960)
g Anita Scott (b. about 1912, living in Nelson, Wis., in 1936; in 1960, her whereabouts was not known to the Scott family, but she was believed to still be alive)
g Adeline Scott (d. before June 1960)

Interesting facts
g There is confusion over his middle name. His marriage certificate says it's "Alexander" (the U.S. Census seems to support this as it lists his middle initial as "A"; his obituary says it's "Washington," however.
g Living in North Sewickley, Beaver Co., Pa., in 1870, according to U.S. Census. The post office given is New Galilee. Also living in the household are: father Allexander Scott, age 55; Catharine Scott, 42; Mary E. Scott, 13; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; and Eva Jane Scott, 5; George is the youngest.
g By 1880, George had been adopted by Wesley and Mary Butler (Mary appears not to be his older sister, however) and was residing with them in Nelson, Buffalo Co., Wis. Why he was adopted or what happened to his parents is unknown. In the 1880 U.S. Census, those living in Wesley's household include: Wesley Butler (born in Pennsylvania; both parents were born in Pennsylvania, too) age 31 (1900 census gives his birthdate as July 1847, however, though the 1920 and 1930 censuses list it as 1849); Mary Butler, 29; Charles C. Butler, 5; Cora Butler, 3; Ira Butler, 5 months; George A. Scott, 13; Azan Hewitt, 22 (apparently the hired man). Wesley and Mary were married in 1871. In the 1990 census, Wesley's family had moved on to Southside, Wright Co., Minn. The 1910 census lists their residence as South Haven, Wright County. By 1920, he and Mary have moved to School District 8, Chouteau County, Montana, where they apparently reside with their son, Arthur. The 1930 census lists their home as Morefield, Chouteau County. Sometimes Wesley's name appears as "Betler" in records.
g The 1900 U.S. Census lists George as residing in Nelson Township, Buffalo County, Wis. Living in his household are: George W. Scott, age 33; Cathrine Scott, 26, James Scott, 7; George Scott, 5; Emma Scott, 3; Josephin Scott, 11/12 months.
g The 1905 Wisconsin Census lists George as residing in Alma, Buffalo County. Living in his houshold are: George Scott, age 38; Catherine Scott, 31; James C Scott, 12, George W Scott, 9; Emma C Scott, 8; Mary J. Scott, 6 (this presumably is Josephine; William A Scott, 2; Clara L Scott, 7 months.
g The 1910 U.S. Census lists George residing in Nelson, Buffalo County. Those living in his household include: George Scott, age 42; Catherine Scott, 35; James Scott, 17; George Scott, 15; Emma Scott, 12; Josephine Scott, 10; Alfred Scott, 7; Clara Scott, 5; Odelia Scott, 3; Sadie Scott, 8 months.
g The 1930 U.S. Census lists George as living in Nelson, Buffalo Co. Those in the household include: George W Scott, 65; Cathrine Scott, 58; Anita Scott, 18.
g Picture above shows him at his home in Alma in late 1950s.
g Pictures of and other documents related to George:


Died
1960 (sometime after May 20 of that year) while at a rest home in Menomonie, Wis.; buried at the Nelson Cemetery (in Nelson, Wis.) on a Sunday afternoon after services were held at the Stohr chapel. Rev. L. McCormick conducted the services. H.F. Stohr brought the body from Menomonie to Nelson for the services. Pallbearers at the funeral were Fred Scott, Alfred Stewart, Douglas McQuiston, Arthur Jamison, Lyle Stewart Jr. and Gordon Hopf Jr.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Catherine (NA) (Scott)

When lived
About 1828/9-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great grandmother (mother of George Scott)

Parents
NA, but 1870 census says her parents are of American birth

Birth
About 1828/9 in Pennsylvania

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Alexander Scott (b. about 1815)

Children
g Oliver Scott
g James Scott (b. about 1854)
g Mary Scott (b. about 1857)
g Amelia Scott (b. about 1859)
g Minerva Scott (b. about 1862)
g Eva Jane Scott (b. 1865)
g George Scott (b. May 21, 1867 in Pennsylvania; d. 1960 in Wisconsin)

Interesting facts
g The 1860 U.S. Census lists Catherine as residing in Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa. Living in his household are: Alex Scott, age 48; Cath Scott, 31; James Scott, 6; Mary Scott, 3; Amelia Scott, 1.
g The 1870 U.S. Census spells husband's name as "Allexander" and her name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Mary E Scott, 13; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.
g She could not write and was “deaf and dumb, blind, insane or idiotic,” according to the 1870 census.

Died
NA

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Alexander Scott

When lived
About 1815-NA

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great-great grandfather (father of George Scott)

Parents
NA

Birth
About 1815 in Pennsylvania (1860 census lists birth year as about 1812)

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Catherine (b. about 1828/9)

Children
g Oliver Scott
g James Scott (b. about 1854)
g Mary Scott (b. about 1857)
g Amelia Scott (b. about 1859)
g Minerva Scott (b. about 1862)
g Eva Jane Scott (b. 1865)
g George Scott (b. May 21, 1867 in Pennsylvania)

Interesting facts
g Appears in 1840 U.S. Census as Alex Scott, age 15, living in North Sewickley Township, Beaver Co., Pa.
g The 1860 U.S. Census lists Alexander as a farmer with personal property valued at $300 residing in Rochester, Beaver Co., Pa. Living in his houshold are: Alex Scott, age 48; Cath Scott, 31; James Scott, 6; Mary Scott, 3; Amelia Scott, 1.
g The 1870 U.S. Census lists Alexander as a day laborer with personal property valued at $100. It spells his name as "Allexander" and wife's name as "Catharine"; the census lists their home as North Sewickley, Beaver County, Penn., with New Galilee as the post office. Residing in Alexander's home are: Catharine Scott, age 42; Mary E Scott, 13; Amelia Scott, 11; Minerva Scott, 8; Eva Jane Scott, 5; George Scott, 3.
g Alexander and his wife disappear from the U.S. Census records in 1880. That year's census, however, shows his youngest son, George, age 13, living in Wisconsin with the Butler family.

Died
NA

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Overview of Hill Family Tree

Following is the tree of direct-line “Hill” ancestors for Kieran Bignell:

Thomas Hill Sr. (great-great-great-great-grandfather)
(1800s)
(m. Fannie Gleason)
6
Thomas Hill Jr. (great-great-great-grandfather)
(1846-1927)
(m. Anna Place)
(siblings: NA)
6
Bertha Hill (great-great-grandmother)
(1876-1960)
(m. James Byrd Bignell)
(siblings: Emery Hill; Frank Hill; Goldy Hill; Ida Hill; Perry Hill; Rose Hill; Thomas Hill III; Vernie Hill; George Hill; Evan Hill; Charles Hill; Guy Hill; Mary Hill; Daisy Hill; Iva Ann Hill)

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Iva Ann Hill (Bignell)

When lived
1895-1962

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great aunt (sister of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place (Hill)

Birth
March 11, 1895

Employment
Homemaker

Marriage
g Chester Bignell (Robert Bignell’s son) on Jan. 12, 1912. Chester was b. Feb. 2, 1885, in Wis.; played a musical instrument in public performances in Porcupine area; nickname was Chet; d. Sept. 26, 1962, in Wis.; he is buried in Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.

Children
g Stella Fannie Bignell (b. June 27, 1912, her gravestone and daughter gives 1912 as birth year, however, while the U.S. Census lists it as 1913; she was named by her grandfather, Thomas Hill, after the steamboat - the "Stella Whipple" - he took from Eau Claire during the Civil War, and for his mother, Fannie; m. Lyle C. Dahlgren, who lived 1914-93, on Jan. 8, 1932; their infant daughter, Rebecca, who who was b. and d. Aug. 19, 1932, is buried Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.; their other children include Dorothy Lee Dahlgren who was b. July 25, 1945, and m. Ray Hilfiker on Aug. 13, 1966, and Patricia (aka Pat) Dahlgren; played part of "Kitty" in play "Yimmy Vonsons Wdding" at Porcupine school in March 1931; Stella d. Dec. 15, 1990, in Eau Claire, Wis., following hip replacement surgery; she suffered for many years from diabetes, type 2, from which she lost lost one leg and the other leg started gangrene, kidney and heart failure; she is buried in Porcupine Cemetery; a number of the Place family and their descendants suffered from diabetes. She also suffered from allergies)
g Idell E. Bignell (b. 1916; nickname was Idell; m. Frank Fitsimons; their children include Corabelle Fitzimmons who m. John Longsdorf and lived in Illinois, and Gwendelyn who died in a car accident on her way home at Christmas)
g Luella Bignell (m. Leo Walters; their children include: Gregory Walters, Nadine Walters; David Walters; Lisa Walters; Heidi Walters)
g Alice N. Bignell (b. Sept. 23, 1923, in Pepin County; m. Cal Baker (who preceded her in death); their children include Rebecca Baker, m. Dan Ziegler; d. March 15, 2005, in Minneapolis; buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery)
g Vivian A. Bignell (b. 1933, m. Phillip A. Felland, who fought in the Korean War, holding rank of A2C U.S. Air Force,and lived 1931-1983, dying of a heart attack; their children include: Brian Felland, Rosemary Felland and Tammy Felland; Phillip is buried in Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.; Vivian then married Frank Berg and they lived in Eau Claire, Wis. This is NOT the Vivian who is Clarence Bignell’s sister)

Interesting facts
g In photo at upper right, Iva Hill (Bignell) is second from right in back row. She has her hands on Stella Fanny Bignell (Dahlgren). Chester is at Iva's right, holding Idell Bignell (Fitzimmons).
g The 1920 U.S. Census lists Chester and Iva residing in Pepin County. Living with them are Stella and "Idell". Stella's birth year is listed as 1913, however, in the census.
g Iva was pregnant with Vivian while her daughters Stella was pregnant with Rebecca, the daughter who died at childbirth (and is buried next to Stella at Porcupine Cemetery), while Idell was also pregnant with Corabell. Stella, however, fell on outside steps during a rainstorm and shortly after went into delivery. She went into contractions, and a doctor was summoned, who came late with a horse carriage and was drunk. He laid her on the kitchen table and cut her open with a kitchen knife to deliver the baby. Rebecca died, and mom was in a coma for days. The baby was buried before Stella could regain consciousness. Since Vivian was born about the same time Stella lost her first child, Vivian became my Stella's daughter replacement, for awhile. Stella was told she would never have children because it was believed she would die, but she had Pat by sheer persistence. Then, when she became pregnant with Dorothy, doctors insisted on taking Dorothy so she would live. Stella refused. Dorothy was born but very sick and not expected to live, but has lived into her 60s.
g Here's a recipe from Iva's kitchen: Iva Bignell's Beans. She made these beans for every family get-together. Notice how they're similar to Bertha Hill (Bignell)'s bean recipe, suggesting it's a family recipe passed down through the Hill family:
n 1 lb. navy beans or Great Northern
n 3/4 to 1 cup sugar
n 2 tsp. molasses
n 2 heaping tsp dry mustard (or prepared mustard)
n 1 1/2 tsp salt and a sprinkle of pepper
n Add bacon
n 1/2 onion chopped
n Boil beans with cream of tartar and baking soda for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off water.
n Put into casserole. Add about 3 to 4 cups water. Bake at 275 degrees for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or 300 degrees for 3 hours until fork tender but not mushy - still crispy.
g Ida made these doughnuts for a restaurant in Durand. They would be kept in a big glass jar on the counter. Diners loved them with their morning coffee:
n 5 cups flour
n 2 cups sugar
n 3 eggs
n 1 cup cream
n 1 cup buttermilk
n 1 tsp soda
n 3 tsp baking powder
n 1 tsp vanilla
n 1 tsp salt
n Mix together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Beat eggs until light. Add cream, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir all together. Turn out on floured board and knead well. Cut with doughnut cutter or round glass & add small hole in middle and let rise 40 to 60 minutes in a warm place. Fry in deep fat (lard)
g Here's a recipe from daughter Idell Bignell (Fitzimmons) - Molasses Sugar Cookies:
n 3/4 C. Shortening
n 1 C. sugar
n 1/4 molasses
n 1 egg
n 2 tsp baking soda
n 2 C flour
n 1/2 tsp cloves
n 1/2 tsp ginger
n 1 tsp cinnamon
n 1/2 tsp salt
n Melt shortening over low heat, let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Chill (overnight is best). Form in balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes
g A cheesecake recipe from Louella Bignell (Walters):
n Grahan cracker crumbs
n 1 lb small curd cottage cheese
n 2 (8 os.) pakg cram chesse softened
n 1 1/2 ccups sugar
n 4 eggs slightly beaten
n 1/3 cup corn starch
n 2 T lemon juice
n 1 tsp vanilla
n 1/2 c butter melted
n 1 pint sour half and half (to sour, add T vinegar - I add less)
n Can be made in 9" tube pan or 9x13 cake pan. Grease pan and dust with graham cracker crumbs. Sieve cottage cheese into large mixing bowl. Add cream cheese. Beat at high speed with mixer until well blended and creamy. Add sugar, then eggs and beat at high speed. Reduce speed to low and add cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla. Beat until blended. Add melted butter and sour cream Blend on low speed. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until firm around the edges. Turn off oven. Let cake stand in over 2 hours. Remove and cool completely. Chill. Remove from pan. Makes about 12 servings. Serve with cherries, raspberry or strawberries if desired. Cheese cake may be frozen.
g A story about Iva's daughter, Stella: When Stella's daughter, Lee, would ask her dad (Lyle) why he married mom, he would always say, "I married her because I loved her warm chocolate pudding." Here's the recipe for Stella's Chocolate Pudding:
n Pour 2/3 of quart of milk (2 & scant 3/4 cups) into pan.
n Add 1/2 cup of sugar and a dash of salt. Heat on medium, don't boil
n Add 4 tablespoons corn starch
n Mix 3 tablespoons Hershey's cocoa with milk to form a thin paste and add into pan of milk
n Stir all the time it cooks till it comes to a boil.
n Remove from stove and add a teaspoon of vanilla.
g Finally, a recipe from Alice Bignell (Baker) - Three Bean Salad:
n 1 can yellow beans
n 1 can green beans
n 1 can kidney beans
n Green pepper, onion rings, diced celery
n Cook just to warm: 1/3 C oil, 2/3 C vinegar, 3/4 C sugar, Salt and pepper
n Pour sauce over beans.
g Sometimes Pearl D. Bignell is erroneously listed in records as Iva's daughter but he is Chester's brother and called "Uncle Pearl" (b. 1892; “Miss Flossie HILL is working for Mrs. Pearl Bignell in Plum City,” according to the June 9, 1925, Lake City Graphic-Republican; d. 1957; buried in Porcupine Cemetery)
Died
Sept. 26, 1962, in Wis.; buried in Porcupine Cemetery

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Iva Hill (Bignell)


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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Daisy Hill

When lived
1887-mid 1900s

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great aunt (sister of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
Oct. 1, 1887

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Glenn Carroll

Children
g Velma Carroll

Interesting facts
NA

Died
NA

Friday, February 8, 2008

Mary Hill (Bignell)

When lived
1885-1953

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great–aunt (sister of Thomas Hill Jr.)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
April 29, 1885

Employment
Housewife

Marriage
g Otis Bignell (son of Robert and Didame Bignell; b. 1881; d. 1953; buried in Porcupine Cemetery) in 1902

Children
g Daughter Bignell (b. 1903)
g Orlin Bignell (b. Feb. 4, 1904; m. Mabel Helen Claflin, daughter of Edward Claflin and Winnie Mae Lingenfelter (Claflin) on Aug. 26, 1930, in Wabasha, Minn.; their children include: Jo Ann M. Bignell who married George Brantner II, and Donald Bignell; they resided in rural Arkansaw, Wis.; Mabel d. July 15, 1995, at the Plum City Care Center; Orlin d. Nov. 8, 1978, at Chippewa Valley Area Hospital in Durand, Wis., of cardiorespiratory arrest; funeral services held Nov. 11, 1978, at RLDS Church, Arkansaw, Wis., with Daniel Richardson officiating; buried in Porcupine Cemetery with Goodrich Funeral Home, of Durand, Wis., the funeral home)

Interesting facts
g “Mrs. and Mrs. Clair Longsdorf and family of Durand were Sunday visitors at the Otis Bignell home,” according to the June 9, 1925, Lake City (Minn.) Graphic-Republican.
g The 1920 U.S. Census lists Otis and Mary (census lists her birth date as 1886) residing in Pepin County with their child Orlin (census lists his birth date as 1905).
g Mary and her husband Otis were baptized into the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints (which is not Mormon) on June 2, 1947; a church is located in Porcupine, Wis.

Died
July 18, 1953, at 11:30 a.m. at Plum City Hospital, Plum City, Wis., of coronary thrombosis, a condition she had for four hours before her death and arising from coronary sclerosis (which she had for three years pror); she also suffered from generalized arteriosclerosis. E.E. Steiger was the attending physician at the death with P.W. Goodrich, of Durand, Wis., the funeral director. She is buried in Porcupine Cemetery.


Thursday, February 7, 2008

Guy Hill

When lived
1880-1958

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great–uncle (brother of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
Dec. 4, 1882 (gravestone mistakenly says "1800")

Employment
NA

Marriage
Leoma Bignell (daughter of Richard and Didama Place Bignell; b. about 1887)

Children
g Flossie Hill (m. Roy Kilgrean; d. with her first child)
g Elvina Hill
g Joe Hill (b. 1908; m. Pearl DeLong; their children include Donald Hill, who m. Betrice Brunett; Joe d. 1971; some records give Joe;s name as Lynden)
g Lavinia Hill (b. abt. 1910; m. Darrel Hoyt; their children include: Lorina Hoyt, m. Clair Stanton; Opal Hoyt, m. Donald Anderson; Wanda Hoyt, m. Orville Lafferty; Lavinia's nickname was "Snippy")
g Arlotta Bernice Hill (b. Sept. 26, 1918, in Waterville Township, Pepin County, Wis.; m. Waldo Kern on Oct. 3, 1936; their childen include: Stanley Kern, m. Jean Harmon, and Dennis kern, m. Judy Bignell; Arlotta d. Nov. 15, 1977, in Plum City Hospital, Plum City, Wis.)
g Dorothy Hill (b./d. 1921; died at six months)
g Arlie E. Hill (b. abt. 1923; m. Walter Severson; their children include: Mary Severson; Stevie Severson; Timmy Severson; Kathy Severson)

Interesting facts
g His wife Leoma had several nicknames, including: Doanie, Dona, Lavinia, Leonia
g 1930 U.S. Census lists his residence as Frankfort Township, Pepin County, Wis., with the following household members: Guy, 48; Leoma, 43; Lavina, 20; Arlotta, 11; Arlie, 7

Died
Nov. 4, 1958, in Pepin County, Wis.; buried in Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Charles Thomas Hill

When lived
1879-1973

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great uncle (brother of Bertha (Hill) Bignell)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
May 1879

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Anne Sylvester (alt. sources list her as "Anna Bell Sylvester") (b. 1890; d. 1958)

Children
g Caroline Hill (b. 1909; m. Nelson B. King Sr., b. July 16, 1897, who served in World War I; they had three children Nelson Michael King Jr. who married Edna Schenkenburger, John Charles King who m. Virginia Heath, Lucille King who m. Harry C. Bauer; Caroline d. 1983)
g Ida Hill (b. June 12, 1914, m. Herman Wakefield on May 28. 1929; their children were: Louis Wakefield, m. Blanche Hayden, and Karen Wakefield, m. Lorren Slagle; Herman b. Aug. 16, 1909 and d. Feb. 5 1987, in River Falls, Wis.; Ida d. Jan. 24, 1993 in River Falls)
g Neil Charles Hill (b. April 21, 1921, may have suffered mild Down’s Syndrome; worked as an occasional farmhand for Clarence Bignell in late 1960s to early 1970s; d. Spring Valley, Wis.)

Interesting facts
g Nickname was Charlie
g Anne choked to death on some food and Charlie tried but could not save her. She choked because of an ataxia disorder. Charlie had no car and no way to get help.

Died
1973

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Evan Hill

When lived
Late 1800s

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great uncle (brother of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
May 10, 1869

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Effie Hide

Children
g Myron Hill (m. Grace Gardner; their children include: Eldora Hill, m. Lee Hilman; Tena Hill, m. earl; Evan Hill; Jack Hill; Luther Hill; Dorothy Hill; Lucille Hill)
g Evan Hill II (d. 1943)
g Guy Hill (died as an infant)

Interesting facts
A number of Evan's relatives say he was the black sheep of the family and so he rarely appears in pictures

Died
NA


Monday, February 4, 2008

George Hill

When lived
1863-1934

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great uncle (brother of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
1863

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Mary L.

Children
g NA

Interesting facts
NA

Died
1934

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Vernie Hill

When lived
1800s

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great aunt (sister of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
NA

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Leroy Veness (son of LeRoy Veness and Violetta Place)

Children
g Carl Veness (m. Mary Jensen; their children include Richard Veness)
g Richard Veness (m. Betty Saltis)
g Ama Elnyra Veness (m. Ross Bell; their children include: Rosemary Bell who m. Larry Dean, Nancy Bell who m. William Boecker, Hildan Bell, Vencie Bell who m. Jack Deerhammer)
g Geneva Veness (m. Lesley Williams; their children include: Karen Williams)

Interesting facts
Also known as Vencie, which probably was her given name

Died
NA

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Thomas Hill III

When lived
1800s (died as a child)

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great uncle (brother of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
NA

Interesting facts
NA

Died
NA

Friday, February 1, 2008

Rose Hill

When lived
1800s

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great aunt (sister of Bertha Hill)

Parents
Thomas Hill Jr. and Anna Place

Birth
NA

Employment
NA

Marriage
g Elias Davis

Children
g Dolly Davis (m. John Brown)
g Annie Davis (m. Brenon Brown)
g Ansel Davis
g Thomas Davis
g Polly Davis (m. Ida Wicksturn)
g Hannah Davis (m. George King; their children include: George King; Marie King; John King)

Interesting facts
Nicknamed "Rosie"

Died
NA