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. 2CHRISTOPH 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
HULDA CHASE HAYES Mrs. E. Hayes of Tornado, Wis., died last week. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. Emory Chase of gibson, and her remains were brought back to her old home for interment. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wis., Tuesday, July 25, 1882 ***** *NOTE: Death year on stone is 1888/death notice in paper is 1882
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
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 HEATH Charlie Heath, the only son of Alfred Heath of Gibson died last Saturday morning. He was thirteen years of age. Congestion of the lungs carried him off, his sickness lasting but four days. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wis., Tuesday, January 29, 1884 pg. 3
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 ***** First Publication May 2.) No. 24. IN PROBATE. Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Rodrick McCallum deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Arnith McCallum, of Manitowoc county, representing among other things that Rodrick McCallum late of Manitowoc county on the 22nd day of April a.d., 1878, at the town of Gibson died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Charles Luling and J.A. Koehler granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this court, on Monday, the 27th day of May a.d., 1878, at 10 o'clock a.m. at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Michael Kirwan, County Judge. Dated Manitowoc the 29th day of April, a.d., 1878. Manitowoc Pilot, May 2, 1878 P. 2
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. Newspaper unknown ***** Wellington Mott, an aged resident of Gibson, aged 86 years, died last Sunday. He was born in the state of New York and settled in Gibson in 1865. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. One daughter, Mrs. Forest Pelmiter, resides in California Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., April 6, 1905 P. 8
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
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