CLARINDA (RAMAGE) BIRDSALL From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889: Death of 34 yr. old Mrs. John Birdsell on Fri. evening, June 28. She was a daughter of Mr. A.R. Ramage of Gibson and leaves her husband and a 2 yr. old child. Burial was Sun. in the Gibson cemetery.
JOHN E. BIRDSALL DIED: BIRDSELL. (sic)-At Clay Banks, Feb. 5 (sic), 1872. John E. Birdsell Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 15, 1872 P. 4 ***** ADMINISTRATORS SALE. IN PROBATE-DOOR COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of John E. Birdsall, Deceased. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of License, made in said matter, on the 7th day of December, A.D. 1874, by the County Court of said County, the undersigned Administrator of the estate John E. Birdsall, deceased, will, on Friday the 24th day of September, A.D. 1875, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, offer for Sale, at Public Vendue, the following described lands, to-wit: Situated in Manitowoc Co., Wis., bounded as follows, by a line commencing at a stake two rods north from the south west corner, of the south west quarter of the south east quarter of section Twenty-one in Township (21) north, and range (23) east, from thence east (21) rods and (14 1/2) feet, from thence north (13) rods, from thence west (13) rods, from thence south (5) rods, from thence west (8) rods and (14 1/2) feet, from thence south (8) rods to the place of commencement. The terms of sale made known on day of sale. Dated at Manitowoc, the 31st day of August, A.D. 1875. Jason Pellet, Administrator of the estate of John E. Birdsall, deceased. Manitowoc Pilot, September 16, 1875 P. 2
CHRISTOPH S. BUKOSKY Death by suicide of Charles (sic) Bucowsky who hung himself on Thurs. of last week in Town Gibson. The 60 yr. old man had been ill for a long time. Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1889
JOSEPH H. BUKOSKY J. BUKOFSKY (sic) FUNERAL IS HELD TODAY The funeral of Joseph Bukofsky of the town of Gibson, was held this afternoon at Larabee. Bukotsky (sic), who was 63, died Wednesday night as a result of injuries suffered when he was run down by an automobile said to have been driven by Anton Mathieson, a resident of Larabee. Bukofsky was at first believed not to be seriously hurt when he was found alongside of the road but his hurts proved fatal Wednesday night. No report of the matter, it appears, has been made to the county officials but a complaint it was said today, will be filed. According to reports received here the car which ran Bukofsky down was driving without lights. Bukofsky is survived by a son and two daughters. Manitowoc Herald News, July 12, 1924 P. 2 ********* FILE SUIT FOR $5000 ON DEATH OF J. BUKOSKY Estate of Larrabee Man Sues For Big Sum Today Damages in the sum of $5000 are demanded in an action which has been filed in circuit court by Richard Drews administrator of the estate of Joseph Bukosky, Larrabee man, deceased, the suit naming Anton Matheson of Larrabee as defendant, Strouf and Johnson represent the estate. The suit is the outgrowth of the death of Mr. Bukosky in July, claimed to have been due to injuries which he sustained when struck by Matheson’s automobile on the highway near Larrabee. The injured man was brought to this city and died two days later at the hospital, the accident happened July 7, this year. The complaint in the case alleges that Matheson was responsible for the accident because of careless and negligent driving and the further charge is made that Matheson did not stop to render aid after the accident to Bukosky. It is claimed that after the accident Matheson drove on and that his identity as a principal in the accident was established later by damage to his automobile and admissions he made. The complaint asks for $1,000 for medical attendance, hospital care and property damage and $4,000 punitative damages. The case will be heard at the January term of circuit court. Manitowoc Herald News, September 24, 1924 P. 1
MARY BUKOSKY (From the Correspondent in Mishicott, 29 Jan.) Mrs. M. Buckosky, who resided here with her daughter Mrs. J. Bunke, but who was spending the last several months with her daughter in Kaukauna, died there Fri. evening. Her body was brought to Larabee, about 3 miles from here, where the family formerly had a farm. She was buried from the church there on Mon. She was 70-yrs. old and is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. Her husband had preceded her in death several years ago. Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901 ******** Mishicot: Mrs. C. Bukousky formerly of Larabee died at Kaukauna after a lingering illness. Her remains were brought to Larabee Monday for interrment(sic). Deceased was about 69 years of age and leaves several children one of them being Mrs. Julius Bunke of this place. Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1901 p.8
JOHN BUKOWSKY Mrs. Werner Ollendorf received the sad news this week that her brother, John Bokasky (sic) had died at Milwaukee. the body was brought here Thursday. Mr. Bokasky is well known among the young men of Gibson and Mishicott where he made his home most of the time until the past six years. The Reporter - Sat., July 3, 1909 ******** The body of John Bukowski, a former Gibson man, was brought here from Milwaukee Friday and taken to the old home for burial. Bukowski, who went to Milwaukee a short time ago, committed suicide by taking poison during despondency over illness. He was 40 and unmarried. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., July 3, 1909 ******** John Bukowski, a former resident of Gibson, committed suicide in Milwaukee. The 40-year old man had been ill. The body was transported to Gibson for burial. Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909 ******** John N Bukowsky birth: 2 February 1870 Wis death: 30 June 1909 Milwaukee, Milwaukee burial: 1 July 1909 Gibson, Wis father: Christop Bukousky mother: Mary Homek Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CLARA BURTT BURTT—In the town of Gibson, only daughter of Mrs. Alice and Mr. Milo Burtt, aged 4 years. She was sick but a short time. The funeral was attended by a very large circle of friends and neighbors. There seemed to be much heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved parents, at is seldom seen. May the God of love comfort them in this their hour of severe trial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 30, 1881 **Note: 1880 Gibson Census: Milo 38, Alice 30, Hubert 11, Frank 9, Edwin 7, Clara 3, Cora 6m
M.B. BURTT Milo Burtt of Gibson died on Monday evening of this week. A delegation of the G.A.R. Post of this city attended the funeral today. He was a brother of Pierre Burtt of this city. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 25, 1895 pg. 3 ******* Milo Burtt, an old resident of the Town of Gibson died of consumption last Tuesday and was buried on Thursday in the Gibson public cemetery. He served in the 27th Wisconsin during the war. He was an upright man and a good citizen. His funeral was a very large one. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Apr. 30, 1895 ****** Mishicott Items Several of Mishicott's veterans attended the funeral of Mr. Milo Burtt of Gibson. Mr. Burtt enlisted in the 27th Wisconsin the last year of the war. After receiving his discharge he returned to his home in Gibson where he lived ever since. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Apr. 30, 1895 ******** Milo B. Burtt birth: 5 June 1843 Vermont death: 22 April 1895 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Near Larrabe P.O. father: Martin Burtt mother: Betsy Burtt spouse: Caroline A. Burtt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CORNELIA CHASE OBITUARY. Last week death terminated the life of Mrs. E. Chase of Gibson. The deceased was 60 years of age. On Saturday the funeral was held at Gibson M.E. church, Rev. T. D. Williams of Manitowoc officiating. Her many good qualities won her many friends and the large number who followed her remains to the cemetery was evidence of the high esteem in which she was held. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife and loving mother. “Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.” Manitowoc Pilot, February 11, 1892 P. 3
EMORY CHASE PIONEER AND WAR VETERAN DEAD AT 91 Emory Chase, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county and a veteran of the Civil war, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anton Valenta in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, and will be buried at Gibson, this county, the funeral having been postponed on account of blockaded roads, yesterday. Mr. Chase served during the Civil war with Co. D, 27th Wisconsin. He was born at Potsdam, New York, March 17, 1833 and was 91 at his death. In 1851 after his marriage of Cordelia Nicholas of Potsdam the couple came to Wisconsin in 1853 and resided in this county until 1893 when Mrs. Chase died, survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Frank Noonan and Mrs. Nora Ingram, Marinette; Mrs. C. Peterson, Wilmette, Ill., and Oscar Chase, of North Dakota. In 1894 Mr. Chase was married to Miss Mary Bouda, of Gibson, who preceded him in death in 1915, leaving one child, Mrs. Valenta with whom Mr. Chase had made his home in late years. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1924 P. 2
MARY CHASE FORMER GIBSON WOMAN DIES AT GREEN BAY Mrs. Mary Chase, wife of Elmer Chase and a former well known resident of Gibson, died at Green Bay and the body was brought here yesterday for burial and the funeral will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Chase was born at Pittsburgh and had made her home here for years. She is survived by several children and brothers and sisters, one son, Jas. Bouda, residing in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, November 19, 1915, Page 4 ******** STANGELVILLE News: Mrs. Amory Chase died at St. Vincent’s hospital last Wednesday, after an operation. She was fifty one years of age. She leaves three daughters, two sons, husband and an aged father to mourn her loss. Mrs. Chase was loved and respected by all who knew her for her gentle ways and willingness to help and cheer every one and will be missed by many. The funeral was held Saturday, interment at Larabee Methodist Cemetery, under the auspices of the “C.S.P.S. Lodge of Melnik” of which deceased was a member. May her soul rest in peace! Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 27, 1915, Page 4 ******** Notes from Whitelaw Mrs. Emory Chase, aged 49 years, died at 1:30 pm on the 17th day of November, 1915 at the St. Vincent's hospital, Green Bay, after a serious operation for cancer. She was taken to the hospital Friday the 12th and remained there until her death. The remains were brought home Thursday the 18th, the funeral services were held Saturday from the late home at 10 o'clock. Interment was I n the Evangelical Cemetery at Larrabee. Deceased was a kind and indulgent woman and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Mrs. Chase was born in Bohemia in 1876 and came to this country when quite young where she visited with her parents until her marriage. She was a widow for some years and then married Mr. Chase. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hronek Sr. and leaves to mourn her death her husband, two daughters and one son, namely Mrs. Anton Valenta of town Franklin, Mrs. Arthur Dueno and Wencel of Manitowoc. She leaves her father, seven brothers and one sister, Joe, Matt, Peter and Mrs. Frank Kunz, all of this burg; Anton of Two Rivers, John of Manitowoc, George and Frank of Wausau. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 2, 1915
JOHN J. CHATTERTON A son of Charles Chatterton of Gibson, James Chatterton aged eleven years met a terrible death last Tuesday. He was doing some work around the threshing machine and fell upon the platform and was at once carried into the revolving cylinder. His thigh was cut to pieces before the machine could be stopped and the unfortunate lad died in a short time. It is one of the saddest of the many such accidents it has been our duty to chronicle this season. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 21, 1884 P.2 ******** The 10-year old son of Mr. George Shetterlon (sic) in Kossuth, was riding on the threshing machine Tues. afternoon and was killed when he was pulled into the machinery. Der Nord Westen, Oct. 16, 1884
CLARK HAMMOND Larrabee news: Clark Hammond, fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hammond of Tremble, Wis., accidentally shot himself while hunting rabbits about a mile from his home last Sunday. His father and two brothers went out for a little sport and Clark saw a rabbit run under a brush pile, laid his shot gun on a stump to poke into the pile and later reaching for the gun it accidentally discharged, and the full charge of the weapon went in his stomach. He died about an hour later. He was rushed to his home but died before any medical aid could be secured for him. He was buried here at the Larrabee cemetery where they have a family lot. He leaves to mourn him a father and mother, four brothers and one sister. Our sympathy goes to the surviving members of the family. Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1926 p.8
WARREN S. HAMMOND GIBSON…Died at his home in this town last Thursday morning, May 28th of consumption, Warren Hammond. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, June 2, 1885 P. 2 ******** Warren Hammond of Gibson, died May 28 aged 28 years. He was the only son of a widowed mother. He will be missed by all who knew him. The lonely mother has the sympathy of all but those who mourn should remember that his loss is their gain. When dying he said “Who will care for mother”? and then committing her to God he said “I am happy,” and passed away to that land where Pain or sickness ne’er shall enter, Death or woe his lot to share. But in that celestial center, He, a crown of life shall wear. Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1894 P. 3
ALFRED HEATH DIED—Saturday, Sept. 15, at his home in the town of Gibson, Mr. Alfred Heath at the venerable age of 74 years. Manitowoc Pilot, September 20, 1894 P. 3 ******** Alfred Heath, an old resident of the Town of Gibson, was buried yesterday, Rev. J.N. Davidson of this city preached the funeral sermon. He was 73 years of age, a native of Liverpool, England and had resided in Gibson since 1844. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 18, 1894
CHARLES KIND Chas. Kinde, one of the pioneers of the Town of Gibson and for many years a prominent citizen of that town, as well as the county, died last week at the age of 87 years. But little has been seen or heard of Mr. Kind for the past ten or fifteen years and many old residents of the county who knew him years ago no doubt thought he was dead. The Chronicle - Tues., Feb. 9, 1904 ******** (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 09 Feb.) 85-yr. old Mr. C. Kind, a long time resident of Town Gibson, died on Mon. He leaves many children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904 ******** Charley Kind birth: 10 January 1818 Germany, Europe death: 7 February 1904 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Gibson residence: 1904 Gibson, Wis. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GEORGE KIND Notes From Kingsbridge: On Thursday night, Oct. 8, the angel of death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kind and took from their tender care their loving son George, aged 29 years. About two weeks ago his sickness developed into dropsy and after a painful suffering death came to his relief. He leaves his parents and three brothers to mourn his death. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 15, 1908 pg. 8
HENRIETTA KIND PIONEER DIES AT AGE OF 80 Mrs. William Kind Dies Monday At Home In Gibson Mrs. William Kind, 80, a resident of the county nearly all her life, died at her home in the town of Gibson Monday night. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church at Zander, Rev. Kleinke officiating. Interment will be in the Larrabee cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot Wednesday and Thursday. It will be taken to the home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Kind, nee Henrietta Rehbein, was born in Germany in 1856. The same year she was brought to this country by her parents, settling in the town of Mishicot. She was married in 1876 to William Kind, who preceded her in death a number of years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Leona Kind of Manitowoc, and three sons, Henry, Two Rivers, Route 2; Walter of Larrabee and Arthur Kind on the homestaed farm; one sister, Mrs. William Krueger of Racine and two brothers, Fred, Green Bay and William, Masonville, Mich., and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 27, 1936 P.2
IRA KIND Mishicott Last Wednesday night another son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kind of Gibson, died of diphtheria. The little boy was 4 years old. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times - Tues., Dec. 13, 1887
LEOPOLD KIND LEONARD KIND DIES AT HOME Gibson Farmer Passes Away; Was born in Pennsylvania Leonard Kind, 85, a resident of the county for 75 years, died Wednesday night at the homestead farm in Gibson. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John 's church at Zander. Burial will be in the Larrabee cemetery. Mr. Kind was born in Pennsylvania in 1852 and when a boy accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. They located in Sheboygan county, later moved to Two Rviers and then moved to a farm in Gibson. In 1877 he married Miss Mary Loeh. The widow survives with three sons, Edward and Leo, Gibson, Fred, Racine; three brothers, Emory, Spokane, Wash., Ira and Edward, Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body will be removed to the Kind home Friday from the Specht funeral home, Mishicot. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 25, 1937 P. 2
LOUIS KIND (d. 1890) From Der Nord Westen, 10 July 1890: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 01 July) Death on Wed. of the little son of William Kind of Gibson. The poor child ate the flypaper that was on the windowsill.
LOUISE KIND MRS. WALTER KIND PASSES Ill For Several Years; Funeral To Be Monday Mrs. Walter Kind, 60, residing near Larrabee, died Thursday afternoon at the farm home. She had been ill for several years. Born at Mishicot The deceased was born in the town of Mishicot in 1876, her maiden name being Louise Marie Althen. She was married in 1903 to William Haag and they located on a farm. He died in 1914. In 1922 she married Walter J. Kind and they located on a farm a short distance northwest of Larrabee. Survivors are the widower; a son Ervin, Larrabee; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Jaenicke, St. Louis, Mrs. Matt Haag, city, Mrs. Charles Meisner, Ludington, Mich.; three brothers, John and Carl, Mishicot, George, Two Rivers. Funeral Monday Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the St. Peter's Lutheran church in Mishicot. Burial will be in the Larrabee cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the Specht funeral home, Mishicot, Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 20, 1935 P.10 ******** The marriage of Miss Louise Haag of the Town of Mishicot and Walter Kind of Gibson was solemnized Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran church, Mishicot. The Rev. Zell performed the ceremony. Miss Martha Althen and George Althen attended the couple, a reception being held at the home of the bridegroom, following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Kind are making their home in the Town of Gibson where Mr. Kind is a farmer. The Reporter - Fri., Oct. 6, 1922
MARY KIND Mrs. Leopold Kind, 87, nee Mary Loeh, died Friday at the home of her son, Leo, now operating the homestead farm in Gibson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Specht funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John's Lutheran church, Gibson. Burial will be in the Larrabee cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Mrs. Kind was born in Germany in 1858 and came to this county at the age of nine years. In 1877 she was married to Leopold Kind and they located on a farm in Gibson. Mr. Kind died eight years ago. Survivors are three sons, Leo and Edward of Gibson, Fred of Racine; brother Henry of Gibson; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter 1945
MONA H. KIND Gibson DIED - the wife of Emery Kind on Tuesday, June 9th. The deceased was a daughter of Jason Pellet's. She was born in 1859 in this town, being 26 years and 4 months old, was married about two years ago. She leaves a husband, aged parents, other relatives and a number of friends to mourn her death. Manitowoc LakeShore Times - Tues., June 16, 1885, page 3
WALTER KIND (d. 1902) THREE DIE AT ONE TIME Trio of Manitowoc County Men Lose Life in Fatal Boiler Explosion SAWMILL OPERATIVES KILLED Terrible Catastrophe at Bruce’s Crossing, Mich., Monday Ends Career of Well Known Young Men of Northern Section of County Bursting of the boiler in a saw mill at Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan, Monday afternoon resulted in the death of three Manitowoc County men, the victims being: HENRY STEINBRECHER, Cooperstown, HENRY HAWES, Kossuth, WALTER KIND, Larrabee. News of the terrible catastrophe was received here in a telegram to relatives late in the evening and arrangements will immediately be made for some member of the families to visit the scene for the purpose of returning the bodies for burial if it is possible. The three men were employed in the mill of which Steinbrecher as part owner, being associated with J. Schmitt, also a Manitowoc man. The explosion totally wrecked the buildings and machinery and the employees were killed outright. Steinbrecher was 80 years of age and was the step-son of Mrs. Chas. Steinbrecher, who conducts the Caves hotel at Cooperstown. Hawes formerly made his home at Kossuth where he was employed as a farm hand. He was 22 years of age and is survived by a brother and sister residing at Kossuth. Kind was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kind, prominent residents of Larabee and was a youth of 23 years of age. Although nothing definite is known of the fate of Schmitt it is presumed he escaped with his life as no mention is made of him in the message received here. It has been impossible to establish his identity in the city, no one recalling him, but it is probable that he was a resident of the vicinity from which Steinbrecher came. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 09, 1902, Page 1 ********* BOILER SHORT ON WATER Cause of Explosion that Ended Three lives in Michigan Monday Insufficient water in the boiler was the cause of the explosion in which three Manitowoc men were killed at Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan Monday, according to a dispatch from there. Five others employed in the mill had a narrow escape, having left the building but a few minutes previous to the explosion. The building was completely wrecked and the bodies of the victims’ thrown a distance of twenty five rods by the force of the explosion. Parts of the boiler were blown into the river ten rods away. The mill was located in Ontonagon county, four miles from Bruce’s Crossing. Hawes was employed as engineer and fireman and Kind assisting in the work of sawing lumber. The bodies of the three victims have been prepared for shipment here and will be buried at Cooperstown. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 10, 1902, Page 1 ********* A boiler explosion Mon. in a sawmill at Bruce's Crossing, Michigan, took the lives of 3 Manitowoc men who were working there. Their names are Henry Steinbrecher, stepson of widow Mrs. Steinbrecher in Cooperstown, Henry Hawes of Kossuth, and Walter Kind, son of Charles Kind in Larrabee. Henry Steinbrecher was one of the owners of the sawmill, together with J. Schmitt, also of our county. Steinbrecher was 30, Hawes 22, and Kind 23. It is reported that the explosion occurred because the boiler had run out of water. Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902 ********* THREE MANITOWOC MEN KILLED As a result of a Boiler Explosion in Michigan THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED THIS WEEK Henry Steinbrecker, Henry Hawes and Walter Kind Victims ALL FROM NORTHWEST END OF COUNTY Wide Sympathy is Expressed For the Bereaved Families Who are Thus so Suddenly Stricken. Three families in the northwestern end of county have been saddened by the tragic and untimely death of three men, caused by the bursting of a boiler at Bruce Crossing, Northern Michigan. The victims of the accident are well known and highly respected. They are: Henry Steinbrecker, Cooperstown. Henry Hawes, Kossuth. Walter Kind, Larabee. Henry Steinbrecker is well known to almost all the people of the county, having been connected with the Caves hotel at Cooperstown. His family was one of the earliest settlers in that part of the county and the members have done much to bring Cooperstown into more than local view. His cousin is Father Steinbrecker of Kaukauna. The accident occurred on Monday at a saw mill jointly owned by J. Schmitt of Manitowoc and Henry Steinbrecker. From meager information it seems the men were engaged in sawing wood about the mill when of a sudden, without warning, a tremendous explosion happened, absolutely demolishing the property and causing consternation in the country for miles around. Shortly after the catastrophe an investigation was made by persons resident in the district and the discovery resulted in finding the charred remains of the three dead men. The families of the men were immediately informed and prompted steps were taken to bring back the bodies to this county. Henry Steinbrecker was 30 years old and a step son of Mrs. Chas. Steinbrecker; Henry Hawes was 22 years old, and Walter Kind, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kind was 23 years old. Great sympathy has been expressed for the unfortunate families. The bereavement has come at a season to make the sorrow sink deeper into the hearts of those who suffer. Walter Kind was buried at Greenstreet on Friday. Henry Hawes was buried on Friday at Kossuth and Henry Steinbrecker at Cooperstown on the same day. Manitowoc Pilot, December 11, 1902 ******** A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT Three Manitowoc County Men Killed by a Boiler Explosion On Monday afternoon of last week, the boiler in Schmitt & Steinbrecher's saw mill, located at Bruce's Crossing in the county of Ontonagon, Northern Michigan, exploded in a most terrific manner, wrecking the building and instantly killing the three men who happened to be within the same. The three men were Henry Steinbrecher of West Gibson, one of the owners of the mill, Henry Hawes of French Creek, a brother-in-law of Mr. Schmitt, the partner of Mr. Steinbrecher and W. Kind, a son of William Kind of Gibson. The three men were all residents of the county and their bodies were brought home for interment. The remains of Steinbrecher were interred at Cooperstown on Thursday. the same day, the remains of Kind were laid to rest in the North Gibson cemetery. Hawe's body was buried at French Creek on Friday. All three bodies were more or less mutilated by the explosion. The cause of the explosion is not definitely known. the unfortunate men were well known and highly esteemed in the norther part of the county and their death has caused deep sorrow in many hearts. Two Rivers Chronicle - Tues. Dec. 16, 1902 ******** On Thurs. the bodies arrived here of the 3 men killed in the boiler explosion that we reported last week as having occurred in Bruce Crossing, Michigan. The bodies were claimed by their families at the railroad station. Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902
WALTER KIND (d. 1969) Walter C. Kind, 88, Fair Hills Rest Home, Maribel, died there Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark. The Rev. Frank Tobisch will officate and burial will be in the Larrabee cemetery. Mr. Kind was born April 17, 1880, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late William and Henrietta Rehbein Kind. He married Rose Hostak in 1905 and she died in 1919. In 1924 he married Louise Haag and she died in 1935. Mr. Kind farmed in the Town of Gibson until he retired and then located at Larrabee. Survivors include two brothers Henry of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Arthur of Rt. 1, Maribel; a sister, Mrs. John Jirikovec, of Kewaunee; a stepson, Ervin Haag, of Rt. 1, Mishicot; and a niece and nephew. Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 3, 1969 P.8
WILLIAM KIND (d. 1918) WILLIAM KIND, WELL KNOWN MISHICOT FARMER PASSES TO HIS FINAL REST AFTER LONG ILLNESS William Kind, a well known farmer of Mishicot passed away on… .he was born on the 14th day of… in.. T? (rest is illegible)..township of Gibson where he received his education and spent most of his life. For a time he taught school but then most of his life was spent in the occupation of farming. On August 8?, 1875 he was married to Henrietta Rehbein. For over twenty years the deceased has been in poor health, being subject to nothing which increased in severity as the years passed. Later on kidney disease developed and finally also heart trouble, which caused his death. Decedent was ? years of age. He was a loving and affectionate husband and father and his death is mourned by many relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his death a widow and four children, Walter, Henry, Arthur and Leona, all of this place. Those from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William ?gar, Mrs. Nels Jacoboson; Mrs. J? Dunn, Herbert Krueger, Victor ? all of Racine; Mr. and Mrs. ? Kind and Ira Kind of Sheboygan; Mr ?, Mrs. Fred Kind of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 17, 1918, Page 1 (First part of this is smeared black, but second half is pretty good)
RODERICK MCCALLUM DIED. MCCALLUM.—In the town of Gibson, Manitowoc county, April 22, 1878, R. McCallum. Mr. McCallum was born in Scotland and died at his home in the town of Gibson on April 22d. He came to this country when quite young, and was one of the early settlers of the town of Gibson sharing the hardships of the pioneer. The deceased was one of the most respected, kind hearted and influential men in Gibson. He has represented the town in the County Board and was clerk in the school district where he lived until he died. In his religious views he was a Presbyterian, but there being no Presbyterian church here, he used to attend the services at the M.E. Church and was ever a true friend of the minister. His sickness was short. When asked if he did not wish to have another doctor he said no, the doctor was doing all he could—he would leave the rest with the Lord. Three of his brothers and one cousin arrived in time to see him before he passed away, the other two did not arrive until after the funeral. Although the weather was unfavorable, yet a very large number of people attended the funeral. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Cherrin. May the consolation and blessing of God rest upon the bereaved. R. Manitowoc Pilot, May 9, 1878 P. 3
WELINGTON MOTT GIBSON PIONEER DIES Wellington Mott Aged County Resident is No More At the home of his son Frank with whom he lived in recent years, Wellington Mott an aged town of Gibson resident died on Sunday and was buried at the Larrabee cemetery, Wednesday. Deceased was born in the state of New York August 4, 1819 and settled in the town of Gibson in 1865 where he resided until his death. His wife died in October last year. Three sons, George, Henry and Frank all residing in the town of Gibson and three daughters Mesdames Oliver Tennis and Allen Burt Green Bay, and Mrs. Forest Peliritem of San Jose Cal., survive to mourn an aged, loved and respected parent. Decedent had been in feeble health for a number of years. Rev. P.E. Thorsen of this city officiated at the funeral. Herald Times Reporter
C. CAROLINE PECK STATE OF WISCONSIN, County of Manitowoc, ss. Probate office, Manitowoc, Sept. 23d, A.D. 1872. In the matter of the proof and Probate of the last Will and Testament of Caroline Peck deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc. WHEREAS, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Caroline Peck deceased, late of the County of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Lara Olson 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 County of Manitowoc, in said County, on the 21st day of October, 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 Tribune, 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 Tribune, Thursday, October 3, 1872 P. 4
HENRY J. PECK Gibson News - Mr. Henry Pech died of consumption on March 1. He passed away peacefully. The deceased leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss which have the heartfelt sympathy of friends and neighbors. The funeral was largely attended and Rev. Mr. Bossard of Manitowoc preached the sermon. Manitowoc Lakeshore Times - March 22, 1887 - page 3
WILLIE H. PECK DIED Nov. 18th, at his home in the Town of Gibson, Wm. H. Peck, aged 21 years, 10 months. Deceased was a young man of good character and one who commanded the confidence and respect of his associates. Ambitious and energetic, generous and obliging, he will be missed, not only by the aged grandparents who adopted him, an orphan in babyhood, but by all with whom he associated. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, Rev. J.N. Davidson officiating. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 24, 1896 ******* Henry W. Peck birth: June 1875 Gibsons, Manitowoc death: November 1896 Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Gibson, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Darius Peck mother: Hanna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HEZEKIAH PELLET OBITUARY. - Died, in the town of Gibson, on September 8th., 1870, Hezekiah Pellet, aged 74 years. The deceased was born at Canterbury, Windham Co., Conn., on the 10th of October, 1796. In the year 1818 he joined the Masons while residing in Susquehanna Co., Penn. For the past sixteen years he has been a resident of Wisconsin, and at the time of his death was residing with his son, Mr. Jason Pellet, at Gibson. The old gentleman had many friends in this county, who will by his death, feel the loss of a most estimable citizen. His funeral last Sunday was largely attended, many of the Masonic Fraternity from this city being in attendance. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, September 15, 1870 pg. 1
JANE PELLETT Mrs. Luther Pellett died at the Oshkosh asylum on Thursday last. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 18, 1882 ******** PELLETT—Died at the Northern Hospital for the Insane, near Oshkosh, on the 11th inst., Mrs. Jane Pellett, relect of Luther Pellett, deceased. Sudden, indeed does the announcement of a death bring more sorrowful reflection and regrets or appeal more strongly to the sympathies of the community that this deplorable event does. The circumstances attending the death of the husband of deceased have not yet faded from the memory of the people who knew him and who knew nothing but good of him. The effect produces upon the widow by his death and the manner of his taking off, together with some other irritated circumstances, had a most unfortunate effect upon the mind of deceased and she lost her mental balance and became insane. She was taken to the asylum, and after a few months treatment she was discharged as of sound mind. She came home to her father's house and for about a year she built up rapidly in health, becoming stouter and more robust than she had ever been in her life. Unhappily she conceived a desire top visit her old homestead and the neighborhood of her married life, which she did. When she returned home to her father's house the effect of the visit was soon seen, and a visit calling for a change of scene was at once perfected and put in execution, but to no purpose, as she became almost at once a raving maniac. She was again taken to the hospital, and although the eminent doctor in charge had hope of finally restoring her reason, the treatment was unsuccessful and she died as above stated. The deceased was the oldest daughter of Hon. William and Sarah Eatough, old honored, and respected residents of this county. She was a thoroughly active, intelligent woman, a good heated neighbor who conscientiously discharge all the duties of life. She was born in England, came to this country in 1842 with her parents, and moved with them to Manitowoc county in 1850; was married in 1866 and leaves behind her three orphan children, (all girls) the oldest of which is ten years of age, and leaves sorrowing for her of her own family three brothers and two sisters, besides her venerable parents. This bow comes with a force not to be imagined, let alone described. The funeral took place on Sunday at the town of Gibson where deceased was buried in the same lot with her beloved husband. There was a very large attendance at the funeral from Gibson and the adjoining town. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Tubbs, assisted by Rev. W. McFarlane, clergymen on the M.E. Church of which she was a member. We wish it was more in our power to speak works of condolence to the bereaved. We can only say, if it is any comfort, at such a time to know that the departed had the respect of all respectable people that knew her, and died universally regretted, that comfort and consolation is theirs. And while the tender little girls have lost what never can be given again, they are not homeless or friendless, but at the friends of their grand parents, secure in their affectionate care they will find the best substitute on earth for a mother. We are glad to be able to say that the orphans are not left penniless, but will get a respectable sum out of their father and mother's estate. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 18, 1882
******** (First publication May 18, 1882.) No 48 IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Jane Pellet, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of William Eatough, of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said Manitowoc county, representing among other things that Jane Pellet, late of said county, on the 11th day of May, A.D., 1882, at the Northern Hospital for the Insane, at Oshkosh, Wis., died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state and county, and that deceased was at the time of her death an inhabitant of said county, and that the said petitioner is the father of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to E.G. Nash granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 13th day of June, A.D., 1882, at ten 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 prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 11th day of May, A.D., 1882. R.D. Smart, County Judge. Nash & Nash, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, May 25, 1882 P. 2
LUTHER PELLET Death by suicide of Luther Pellet of Gibson, who shot himself Thurs. night. Der Nord Westen, 11 Sept. 1879 ******** The people of Gibson were startled by the sudden death of Luther Pellet, which occurred on Thursday, he having shot himself while insane-the result of disease contracted while in the army. He was borne (sic) in Susquehannah Co., Penn., and came to Wisconsin in 1853, settling in the town of Gibson, this county. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. He was 46 years of age. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 11, 1879 P. 3
SARAH PELLETT PELLETT—Sarah Pellett died at Gibson, Wis., November 8th, 1881. She was born in Connecticut, December 31st, 1797. Her maiden name was Sarah Powers. Early in life she moved with her parents to Pennsylvania, where, when little over twenty years of age, she married Hezekiah Pellett, with whom she lived over one-half a century, she was the mother of several children, most of whom are yet living. She was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church when seventeen years of age. At the time of her death she held her membership at Gibson, Wis., where she had lived ever since she and her husband came west. Only two weeks before her death, she was spry and active and she was always an early riser. She told the writer her stay upon earth was short but she was ready to go home. Two weeks later I was called to her bedside where she stated clearly her prospects, saying, her faith was in God and she was anxious to get home, and requested us to sing: “My latest sun is sinking fast My race is nearly run; My strongest trials now are past, My triumph is begun.” She was indeed a good mother, a conscientious wife and a devoted christian. During her 28 years of her residence in Gibson, she had lived so as to win the confidence and esteem of all who knew her, and constrain us to say”Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” The funeral was largely attended and the sermon preached by the writer, and we laid her to rest in the cemetery of Gibson by the side of her husband in years since went to his reward. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 17, 1881 ******** Aged 83 Yrs. 10 Mos. 8 da
JOHN F. REHBEIN Death Tues. last week of farmer John F. Rehbein, a resident of Town Gibson, at age 78. The deceased came to Manitowoc County from Germany in the 50's and has lived here ever since. He leaves a widow and one son. The funeral was Sunday. Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904
STEPHEN VIRSHEK LARRABEE: Stephen Virshek, who had been a patient at Maple Crest sanatorium at Whitelaw for only a short time, died at the institution Wednesday and the body was brought here for burial. The funeral was held this Friday afternoon from the home of his mother where he had always lived. Burial was made at the Larrabee cemetery. Mr. Virshek had been ill for a long time and death came as a release from suffering. He was an ideal patient, however, and his happy disposition had made many friends for him. Manitowoc Herald News Friday, July 2, 1926 pg. 5
CHILDREN OF O. & M. WILSON Gibson News - Oliver Wilson buried an infant son recently. Manitowoc Lakeshore Times - Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1886 - page 3
OLIVER WILSON Oliver Wilson, an old settler from here died at Green Bay last week and was buried here at the Larabee cemetery Monday afternoon. A number of old friends and relatives gathered to view the remains. The deceased was seventy-eight years of age and was preceded in death by his wife a few years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 26, 1928, Page 9 ********* O. Wilson, First White Child Born In Gibson, Is Dead Burial of Oliver Wilson of Green Bay took place on Monday afternoon at the Larabee cemetery, Rev. Bonstro of the Trinity Lutheran church of Green Bay officiating. The deceased was born in the town of Gibson June 14, 1850, being the first white child born in the town of Gibson. He has been located at Green Bay for a number of years, his wife and children all being deceased. Two brothers, Ira and Edward Wilson, and several half-sisters survive. The following were at Larrabee for the services: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peters, Mrs. Edward Bartelme, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brunette, Edw. Bolen, Mrs. George Nichols, and son, of Green Bay, Ira Wilson, Green Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Orin La Shay, Oconto Falls and Mrs. Paul Thielke, Medford, Wis. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 26, 1928, Page 11 (NOTE: His obit. says he is in this cem.)