George McVey Bickett

Samuel Bolton Armstrong

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong was born April 19, 1822, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., District of Johnstown, Province of Upper Canada, and died August 28, 1921, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. and Adora Ellis, Ellis Avenue, 3rd Ward, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 99. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. He is the son of John H. Armstrong of Caintown, Province of Quebec, and Mary B. "Polly" Wood of Leeds, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Upper Canada.

Mary Feavel was born May 7, 1825, in Canada, and died July 7, 1851, in Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, at age 26. She is the daughter of Thomas Feavel Jr. (age 20), of Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England, a Private in His Majesty's 9th Garrison Battalion, 103rd Regiment of Foot (1806), and Margaret Lane (age 23), a Spinster living in the City Of Quebec. Her parents were married by Banns on February 14, 1814, in Quebec. Margaret Lane was born about 1789 in Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 22) and Mary Feavel (age 21) were married May 7, 1844, in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Mary (Feavel) Armstrong had three children:

Richard L. Armstrong: Born January 28, 1848, in Oswego Co., NY; Died August 24, 1920, in Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA (age 72). Buried in Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. Married (1) July 12, 1873, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, to Elizabeth M. "Lida" Seager: Born March 20, 1857, in Cascade, Adams Co., WI; Died March 11, 1930, in Kentucky (age 98). Divorced Thursday, December 15, 1881, in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI. Married (2) January 1, 1883, in Milladore, Wood Co., WI, to Hanna Helen Wallace: Born August 10, 1845, in Wheelock, VT; Died January 13, 1933, in Albion, Whitman Co., WA (age 87). Buried in Albion Cemetery, Albion, Whitman Co., WA.
George Washington Armstrong: Born April 28, 1850, in Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY; Died August 27, 1927, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA (age 77). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. Married October 23, 1870, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, to Mary Ann Houghton: Born about 1853 in New York; Died January 27,1890, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., WA (about age 48). She is the daughter of Robert Houghton of England, and Eliza Wheeler of England.
Caroline Armstrong: Born Unknown; Died Unknown.

After Mary (Feavel) Armstrong died, Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong married Delilah Matilda Jones.

Delilah Matilda Jones was born March 30, 1841, in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, and died August 29, 1902, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI, at age 61. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. She is the daughter of Ira Walter Jones of Connecticut, and Dianna Green of Utica, Oneida Co., NY.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 36), a widower, and Delilah Matilda Jones (age 17), a maiden, were married September 19, 1858, in Oswego Co., NY.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong had five children:

Mary Armstrong: Born about 1863, in Wisconsin; Died after 1870, in Unknown.
Cora Adella Armstrong: Born September 30, 1866, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died July 21, 1955, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 88). Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Married (1) April 17, 1883, at the rectory of the Church of the Intercession in Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, to Charles Washington Abbey: Born August 10, 1861, in South Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died March 26, 1926, in Beulah, Mercer Co., ND (age 64). Divorced between 1916 and 1923. Married (2) September 30, 1923, in Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, to Benjamin Thomas "Ben" Kelsay: Born February 29, 1864, in Gap Creek, Albany, Wayne Co., KY; Died May 14, 1954, in San Bernardino, CA (age 90). Divorced 1926 - 1929, in Los Angeles Co., CA.
Clarissa Armstrong: Born about May, 1868, in Wisconsin; Died between 1870 and 1880 in Unknown.
Harrison Sylvanus Armstrong: Born September 1, 1869, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died April 25, 1963, in Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI (age 93). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI. Married March 6, 1902, in Milladore, Wood Co., WI, to Florence Viola Abbey: Born January 12, 1882, in Wisconsin; Died April 14, 1961, in Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI (age 79). Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI.
Ira Walter Armstrong: Born September 26, 1870, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, February 15, 1959, in Hines Veterans Hospital, Hines, Proviso Twp., Cook Co., IL (age 88). Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. Married April 22, 1899, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, to Olive May (Reymour) Griswold: Born February 1867 in Deposit, Broom Co., NY; Died January 28, 1949, at 1468 South Float Avenue, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL (age 83). Buried in Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL. Ira Walter Armstrong and Olive Mae (Reymour) (Griswold) Armstrong probably remarried 1927 - 1930, since they were listed as married in subsequent records.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong were divorced about 1870 in Sauk Co., WI.

Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong then married William Augustus McIntosh.

William Augustus McIntosh was born August 6, 1838, in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, and died March 12, 1923, in Sauk Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. He is the son of Thomas McIntosh of Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA, and Christiana French Lewis of Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA.

William Augustus McIntosh was first married to Ellen Maria Keyes.

Ellen Maria Keyes was born July 30, 1850, in Berlin, Wooster Co., MA, and died March 31, 1876, in Portland, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, at age 25. She is the daughter of William Prentice Keyes of Berlin, Wooster Co., MA, and Clarissa Sawyer of Berlin, Wooster Co., MA.

William Augustus McIntosh and Ellen Maria Keyes were married October 29, 1870, in Algona Twp., Kossuth Co., IA.

William Augustus McIntosh and Ellen Maria (Keyes) McIntosh had four children:

Clara Bell McIntosh: Born September, 1871, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA; Died November 3, 1965, at a hospital, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 94). Buried in Sauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI. Married February 3, 1897, in Sauk Co., WI, to LeRoy Hamilton "Roy" Mather: Born August 21, 1872, in Sumpter, Sauk Co., WI; Died December 25, 1953, at his home, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 81). Buried in Sauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.
Anna Laura "Annie" McIntosh: Born August, 1872, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA; Died August 27, 1956, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 84). Buried in Sauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI. Married October 22, 1902, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI, to Harry Elton Kelly: Born October 22, 1871, in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI; Died February 28, 1942, at his home, Vivian, Lyman Co., SD (age 70). Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.
Frank McIntosh: Born January 26, 1874, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA; Died August 8, 1965, in rural Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 91). Buried in Sauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI. Married (1) about 1907, in Unknown, to Laura Anne (Reames) Wade: Born October, 1855, in La Grange Twp., Cass Co., MI; Died July 16, 1912, at her home, 220 Linden Street, Madison, Dane Co., WI (age 56). Buried in Lodi, Sauk Co., WI. Married (2) October 1, 1913, in Noble Co., IN, to Harriet Esther "Hattie" (Edgin) (Conrad) Abbott: Born August 7, 1856, near Bertrand, MI; Died December 30, 1932, in Clay Twp., St. Joseph Co., MI (age 76). Buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.
Ellen McIntosh: Born March 4, 1876, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA; Died September, 1876, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.

After Ellen Maria (Keyes) McIntosh died, William Augustus McIntosh, a widower, married Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong, a divorcee.

William Augustus McIntosh (age 41), a widower, and Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong (age 38), a divorcee, were married August 15, 1879, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

William Augustus McIntosh and Delilah Matilda (Jones) (Armstrong) McIntosh had two children:

Unknown Female McIntosh: Born August 17, 1879, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI; Died before June 15, 1880, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.
Ida Louise McIntosh: Born November 3, 1880, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI; Died August 10, 1922, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Roy Mather, Sumpter, Sauk Co., WI (age 41). Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. Married about 1913 in Unknown, to Roy Pearl Zumstein: Born June 6, 1884, in Troutville, PA; Died April 27, 1960, in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA (age 75). Buried in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, VA.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong then married Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser.

Lois Coan was born February 22, 1831, in the Town of Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan Territory, and died June 27, 1906, at her home, the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 75 Years 4 Months and 6 Days. She is the daughter of Edmund Coan (1808 - 1834), and Sybil Hayden of New York. She had asthma and heart trouble. Note: Ed and Sybil had eight children.

Leigh Larson note: Peter D. Coan was the first settler and first landowner in Telreka, a part of Taylor Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan Territory. He purchased 80 acres of land from the government in 1830, and he and his brother, Edmund, built a house there in 1832. Edmund died here about 1834. His widow remarried and took their three children to Wisconsin.

Lois Coan first married Warren A. Brown.

Warren A. Brown was born June 4, 1827, in New York, and died August 24, 1865, in Athens, Limestone Co., AL, at age 38 Years 2 Months and 20 Days. Originally buried in Athens, Limestone Co., AL. Reburied in Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. There is also a grave marker in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. He is the son of Chauncey Brown of Benson, Rutland Co., VT, and Clarissa Hazen of Alburgh, Grand Isle Co., VT.

Warren A. Brown, a bachelor, and Lois Coan, a maiden, were married June 4, 1851, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Warren A. Brown and Lois (Coan) Brown had several children:

George Washington Brown: Born December 25, 1852, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died March 29, 1911, in Barron, Barron Co., WI (age 58). Buried in Wayside Cemetery, Barron, Barron Co., WI. Married February 24, 1874, in Sauk Co., WI, to Sarah Peebles: Born August 13, 1849, in Canada; Died September 18, 1921, in Barron, Barron Co., WI (age 72). Buried in Wayside Cemetery, Barron, Barron Co., WI.
Chauncey James Brown: Born May 4, 1854, in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI; Died December 12, 1914, in Pittsville, Wood Co., WI (age 60). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Married 1886 in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI to Cornelia Hannah Koppke: Born January 19, 1859, in Norway; Died 1944 in Unknown. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
William Henry Brown: Born about 1855 in Wisconsin; Died March 16, 1881, in Wisconsin (about age 26). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Married 1878 in Wisconsin, to Jane Elizabeth Wilcox: Born 1854 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England; Died 1893 in Unknown (about age 38). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Edwin E. Brown: Born January 29, 1859, in Wisconsin; Died October 3, 1862, in Wisconsin (age 3 Years 8 Months and 4 Days). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Lillian Eliza "Lillie" Brown: Born July 27, 1860, in Wisconsin; Died November 11, 1930, in Alamo, Hidalgo Co., TX (age 70). Buried in Roselawn Cemetery, McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX. Married August 10, 1881, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, to Henry Weber: Born August 22, 1857, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA; Died June 24, 1925, in San Juan, Hidalgo Co., TX (age 68). Buried in Hidalgo Co., TX .

After Warren A. Brown died, Lois (Coan) Brown married John M. Wiser.

John M. Wiser was born March 20, 1817, in New York, and died July 20, 1888, in Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory (South Dakota), at age 71. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. He is the son of H. Wiser of Unknown, and Unknown.

South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota.

John M. Wiser was first married to Eleanor C. Norton.

Eleanor C. Norton was born March 9, 1823, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY, and died May 22, 1865, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 42. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. She is the daughter of Elijah Norton of Hebron, Washington Co., NY, and Lucinda Webster of Hampton, Washington Co., NY.

John M. Wiser and Eleanor C. Norton were married about 1840 in New York.

John M. Wiser and Eleanor C. (Norton) Wiser had several children:

Frances E. Wiser: Born November 17, 1842, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY; Died September 8, 1858, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 15). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Elias F. Wiser: Born October, 1845, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY; Died December 9, 1918, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD (age 73). Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Married February, 1891, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, to Belle Adams: Born August 3, 1864, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died 1956 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD (age 92). Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.
Anna Amelia Wiser: Born July 30, 1848, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY; Died November 10, 1902, in Turner Co., SD (age 54). Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner Co., SD. Married (1) to Robert Clark Caldwell: Born 1849, in Winnebago Co., WI; Died June 21, 1893, in Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI (about age 43). Buried in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI. Married (2) September 1, 1894, in Unknown, to David M. Way: Born October 12, 1838, in Grand Isle Co., VT; Died February 20, 1905, in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA (age 66). Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner Co., SD.
John M. Wiser Jr.: Born February 28, 1850, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY; Died November 13, 1895, at the home of his brother, Town of Wayne, Minnehaha Co., SD (age 45). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Carey T. Wiser: Born May 6, 1853, in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY; Died March 22, 1901, in Wayne Twp., Minnehaha Co., SD (age 47). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Married January 21, 1891, in Chisago Co., MN, to Nellie May Clendening: Born February 7, 1863, in St. Croix Falls, Polk Co., WI; Died April 30, 1918, in Danbury, Burnett Co., WI (age 55). Buried in Kahbakong Cemetery, Taylor Falls, Chisago Co., MN.
Cora Wiser: Born September 12, 1859, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died March 17, 1862, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI (age 2). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

After Eleanor C. (Norton) Wiser died, John M. Wiser married Lois (Coan) Brown.

John M. Wiser, a widower, and Lois (Coan) Brown, a widow, were married January 16, 1867, in Columbia Co., WI.

John M. Wiser and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser had two children:

Floy May Wiser: Born January 26, 1868, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died January 9, 1922, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (age 59). Buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Married November 23, 1887, in Marathon Co., WI, to Daniel McGuire "Dan" Rezin Jr.: Born January 23, 1864, in Rudolph, Wood Co., WI; Died June 20, 1935, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (age 71). Buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Frederick "Fred" Wiser: Born October 2, 1869, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI; Died January 12, 1903, in Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, as a result of severe injuries at a paper mill (age 33). Buried in Forest Cemetery (A.K.A. Episcopal Cemetery), Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI. Married (1) March 24, 1893, in Portage Co., WI, to Pearl B. Hayner: Born July 22, 1878, in Wisconsin; Died September 7, 1933, in Multnomah Co., OR (age 55). June Wiser: Born May 22, 1894, in Wisconsin; Died January 30, 1912, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Glen Wiser was born February, 1897, in Wisconsin. Pearl then Married (2) March 14, 1905, in the Town of Arlington, Snohomish Co., WA, to John Beyer: Born January 3, 1881, in Mc Dill, Portage Co., WI; Died June 17, 1943, in Seattle, King Co., WA (age 62). Pearl was divorced 1910 - 1920 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Pearl then Married (3) July 3, 1924, in Vancouver, Clarke Co., WA, to John Charles McCauley: Born April 15, 1884, in Giarnock, Scotland; Died August 6, 1953, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (age 69). Divorced March 16, 1926, in Multnomah Co., OR. Pearl then Married (4) in Unknown, to Thomas Odineal Fewell: Born July 18, 1878, in Richland, Baker Co., OR; Died March 6, 1946, in San Bernardino Co., CA (age 67).

John M. Wiser and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser were divorced 1870 - 1876 in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong then married Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 54), a divorcee, and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser (age 45), a divorcee, were married April 9, 1876, in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Lois (Coan) (Brown) (Wiser) Armstrong had no children.

John M. Wiser then married Statira Morella (Bates) Myers.

David Henry Myers was born October 1, 1816, in Vermont, and died May 8, 1884, in Pleasant, Hardin Co., IA, at age 67.

Statira Morella Bates was born March 18, 1818, in Newstead, Erie Co., NY, and died about June 15, 1893, in Michigan, at about age 75. She is the daughter of Caleb N. Bates of Pownal, Bennington Co., VT, and Enfield N. Cole of of Pownal, Bennington Co., VT.

David Henry Myers and Statira Morella Bates were married September 26, 1841, in Ovid, Branch Co., MI.

David Henry Myers and Statira Morella (Bates) Meyers had seven children.

After David Henry Myers died, Statira Morella (Bates) Myers married John M. Wiser.

John M. Wiser (age 67) and Statira Morella (Bates) Myers (age 67) were married July 14, 1885, at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA.

John M. Wiser and Statira Morella (Bates) (Myers) Wiser had no children.

TIMELINE

Samuel Bolton was born in Canada but moved with his parents to New York. He moved between Canada, New York, and finally Wisconsin, where he lived out the remainder of his life. He was a a brick maker in New York , a miller in Edwardsburgh, Grenville, Canada West, a carpenter (wood farmer/wood turner) during the time he live in Wisconsin.

Samuel Bolton Armstrong was married 3 times. His first wife was Mary Feavel/Favel. Mary Feavel was born May 7, 1823, in Canada, and died July 7, 1851, in Manheim, Herkimer Co., NY, at age 28. She is the daughter of Thomas Feavel of Little Paxton, County Huntingdon, England, and Margaret Lane of Little Paxton, Huntingdon Co., England. Mary and Samuel were married abt 1844 in Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York, USA. His mother Mary Wood Armstrong, helped to take care of Samuel and Mary's children when Mary died about 07 Jul 1851 Hounsfield, NY. After some time he married again, to Delilah Matilda Jones of Oswego, NY about 1862. Finally he married Lois Coan Wiser in Baraboo on 09 Apr 1876. They remained together until her death in 1906.
Cora Adella Armstrong of the marriage to Samuel and Delilah took care of Samuel in his old age.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong taken in a photography studio, probably about 1920. The original sepia photo card courtesy of Kay Koslan, who found this photo among the effects of her great-grandmother, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson.

Phil Bartlow from Everett, WA, has kindly provided his transcription of some Jones family vital records, presumably from Hellen Eliza (Jones) Patrick's bible.

Map of Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery), Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, showing Armstrong and Griswold burial plots.

Leigh Larson visited Walnut Hill Cemetery on September 17, 2008, and again on August 22, 2024. Both sides of the same gravestone are shown.

Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery)
Baraboo, Sauk Co., Wisconsin

Samuel Luther "Charley" Griswold, (1828 - 1912), Section E

Clarissa H. "Clara" (Armstrong) Griswold, (1838 - 1917), Section E

Ellen O. Griswold, (1857 - 1857), South Division, Block 78, Lot 3, Grave 1.

According to Kay Koslan, this gravesite (plot) belonged to Samuel Luther "Charley" Griswold. Both Samuel Luther "Charley" Griswold's daughter, Ellen O. Griswold, and his brother-in-law, Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong, were buried in the same plot, South Division, Block 78, Lot 3, with Ellen O. Griswold in Grave 1, and Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong in Grave 2. Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong is a brother of Clarissa H. "Clara" (Armstrong) Griswold.

Luther Stephen "Louis" Griswold, (1867 - 1929), Section E

Cora Adella "Della" (Weigel) Griswold, (1876 - 1902), Section E

Anna Emma "Annie" (Mahler) (Doro) Griswold, (1881 - 1924), Section E

William Augustus McIntosh and Delilah Matilda (Jones) (Armstrong) McIntosh are in buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

Leigh Larson visited Walnut Hill Cemetery on September 17, 2008. Both sides of the same gravestone are shown.

Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery)
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Abbey, Phoebe E., b. Aug 20, 1896, d. Dec 20, 1918, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K

Higgins, Berton J., b. Mar 22, 1887, d. Dec 23, 1978, s/w Phoebe E. Abbey, Section K
Higgins, Clarissa B., b. Aug 14, 1887, d. oct 24, 1966, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K
Higgins, Evelyn A., b. Nov 22, 1915, May 16, 1916, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K
Higgins, Lloyd E., b. Oct/Nov 18, 1918, d. Mar 2, 1963, Wis. Sgt., Inf, WWII, s/w Berton Higgins, Section K

John H. Armstrong (about age 34), a bachelor, and Mary B. "Polly" Wood (about age 15), a maiden, were married by banns, January 2, 1815, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., Province of Upper Canada. Witnessed by Tho's. Armstrong, John Kinkaid.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong was born April 19, 1822, in Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., District of Johnstown, Province of Upper Canada.

Mary Feavel was born May 7, 1825, in Canada.

Lois Coan was born February 22, 1830, in Taylor Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan Territory.

The 1832 Census for the Front of Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., Johnstown District, Upper Canada, shows John Armstrong is the head of household. Living there are a total of: 1 male age 16 and over; 5 males under age 16; 1 female age 16 and over; and 1 female under age 16.

According to the Sauk Co., WI, declaration of Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong to become a United States citizen, it appears that John H. Armstrong and his family immigrated to the United States in May, 1837, through the Port of Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

Hellen Eliza Jones was born June 30, 1839, in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY.

The 1840 U. S. Census taken shows Thomas Favel is the head of household living in Hounsfield Twp., Jefferson Co., NY. 2 males 20 to 29; 1 male 40 to 49; 2 females 5 to 9; 1 female 10 to 14; 2 females 15 to 19; and 1 female 50 to 59.

The 1840 U. S. Census taken in 1840, shows John Armstrong is the Head of Household, and is living in Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY. Living there are a total of: 1 male under age 5; 1 male age 5 to under 10; 1 male age 40 to under 50; 2 females age 10 to under 15; 1 female age 15 to under 20; and 1 female age 40 to under 50.

Delilah Matilda Jones was born March 30, 1841, in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY.

Diana (Greene) Jones died April 14, 1841, in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY, at age 38 years, 6 months, and 17 days.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 22), a bachelor, and Mary Feavel (age 19), a maiden, were married May 7, 1844, in Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY.

Richard L. Armstrong was born January 28, 1848, in Oswego Co., NY.

John H. Armstrong died April 24, 1848, probably in the Front End of Yonge Twp., Leeds Co., District of Johnstown, Canada West, at about age 77. Buried in Lewis Cemetery, Granby, Oswego Co., NY.

George Washington Armstrong was born April 28, 1850, in the Village of Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY.

Warren A. Brown, a bachelor, and Lois Coan, a maiden, were married June 4, 1851, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Abram Jewett died 1850, in Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., NY, at about age 70. Buried in an unmarked grave.

Jewett and Petitt Histories Recalled, 1946.

Abram Jewett Prominent in Development of Sackets Harbor and Jewettsville.

A. Jewitt Land Sale to S. B. Armstrong Land, 1850, Jefferson Co., NY.

A. Jewitt Land Sale to S. B. Armstrong Land, 1850, Jefferson Co., NY..

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 5, 1850, shows John Wiser (age 28) born in Unknown is a Farmer and is living in the Town of Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. Living with him is Ellener Wiser (age 23) born in New York. Also living there are: Frances Wiser (age 8) born in New York; Elias Wiser (age 7) born in New York; Ann A. Wiser (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Jno. Wiser (age 4/12) born in Wisconsin.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 16, 1850, shows Samuel Armstrong (age 24) born in Canada, is a Brick Maker, and is living in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 22) born in Canada; Richard W. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; and Geo. L. Armstrong (age 5/12) born in New York. Living in an adjacent house are: Thomas Favel (age 58) born in England, a Laborer; Margaret Favel (age 61) born in England; Celia Page (age 19) born in Canada; David Page (ages 19) born in Canada; and William Page (age 1) born in New York.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 1, 1850 shows Thos. Feavel (age 33) born in England, is a Laborer, and is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Elenor Feavel (age 22) born in Canada, a Laborer; and Wm. Feavel (age 1) born in New York. Also living there are: Abel Paiyra (age 50) born in Vermont, a Laborer; Dorcas Pairya (age 52) born in Canada; Mary Armstrong (age 48) born in Canada; Hulda Paige (age 15) born in Canada; Elizabeth Paige (age 9) born in Canada; James Armstrong (age 8) born in Canada; and Geo. Armstrong (age 8) born in Canada.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 16, 1850, shows Thomas Favel (age 58) born in England, a Laborer and is living in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY. Living with him are: Margaret Favel (age 61) born in England; Celia Page (age 19) born in Canada; David Page (age 19) born in Canada; and William Page (age 1) born in New York. The Samuel Armstrong family lives next door.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 31, 1850, shoes Ira W. Jones (age 55) born in Connecticut, is a Boatman and is living in the City of Utica, Oneida Co., NY. Living there are: M. J. Jones (age 23) born in New York; Leroy Jones (age 20) born in New York, a Boatman; Electa Jones (age 13) born in New York; Eliza Jones (age 11) born in New York; and Delia Jones (age 9) born in New York.

Leigh Larson note: It's interesting to note that in 1850, Samuel Seger (age 63) born in England and Sarah Seger (age 59) live almost next door to the Ira W. Jones family. Richard Armstrong would marry a Seger/Seager/Segur in Wisconsin.

Mary (Feavel) Armstrong died July 7, 1851, in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, at age 26.

After John H. Armstrong died, Mary B. "Polly" (Wood) Armstrong may have adopted a female child, Jane Rosanna Unknown: Born about 1852, in Oswego Co., NY; Died after 1855, in Unknown.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 22, 1855, shows Samuel B. Armstrong (age 39) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year, is a widowed Farmer, and is living in a frame house, Town of Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his child, Richard Armstrong (age 7) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; his child, George Armstrong (age 5) born in Jefferson Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; his widowed mother, Mary Armstrong (age 55) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year; his unmarried brother, George Armstrong (age 19) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year, a Labourer; his brother, James A. Armstrong (age 12) born in Canada, and having lived in this town for one year; and his adopted sister, Jane Rosella??? Armstrong (age 3) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 15, 1855, shows Thomas Favel (age 37) born in England, is a married Farmer, and is living in in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Eleanor Favil (age 28) born in Canada; William Henry Favil (age 6) born in Oswego Co., NY; and Thomas Edward Favil (age 1) born in Oswego Co., NY.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 7, 1855, shows Edward Armstrong (age 37) born in Canada, and a resident of this town for 7 years, and a Naturalized citizen, is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Ann Armstrong (age 32) born in England, and a resident of this town for 7 years; Theodore N. Armstrong (age 5) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 5 years; Charles A. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 3 years; and Lezer Armstrong (age 10/12) born in New York, and a resident of this town for 10/12 years.

The 1855 New York State Census for the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, shows Thomas Farel (age 61) born in England is a Laborer living in a log house. Living with him is his wife, Margaret Farel (age 65) born in England. The Armstrong family no longer lives in the town.

The 1855 New York State Census taken on June 14, 1855, shows Ira W. Jones (age 61) born in Vermont, is a married Farmer, and having lived in this town for three years, is living in a Frame house, Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY; Living with him are: his wife, Sophronia Jones (age 55), and having lived in this town for one year; an unmarried child, LeRoy W. Jones (age 25) born in Oswego Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years, a Laborer; an unmarried child, Electa D. Tier (age 18) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for one year; a child, Hellen Eliza Jones (age 15) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years; a child, Delilah M. Jones (age 14) born in Oneida Co., NY, and having lived in this town for three years; and his married son-in-law, John E. Tier (age 25) born in Unknown, and having lived in this town for one year, a Laborer.

Samuel B. Armstrong sold land to Thomas Feavel Sr., June 23, 1855, Jefferson Co., NY.

Samuel B. Armstrong Land to Thomas Feavel Sr., June 23, 1855, Jefferson Co., NY. The complete PDF transaction file is on the right.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 36), a widower, and Delilah Matilda Jones (age 17), a maiden, were married September 19, 1858, in Oswego Co., NY.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 17, 1860, shows Edward H. Armstrong (age 44) born in Canada, and with personal estate of $100 is a Shoemaker, and is living in the Town of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Nancy A. Armstrong (age 38) born in England; Theadore Armstrong (age 11) born in New York; Charles Armstrong (age 8) born in New York; Eleazar Armstrong (age 5) born in New York; Edwin Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; and Sarah E. Armstrong (age 1) born in New York.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1860, shows James Armstrong (age 19) born in Canada is a Boatman and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 65) born in Upper Canada, a Domestic; and Rosanna Armstrong (age 9) born in New York. Living next door is the Thomas Favil family.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1860, shows Thomas Favil (age 42) born in England is a Laborer and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Eleanor Favil (age 31) born in Upper Canada, a Domestic; Wm. Favil (age 11) born in New York; and George Favil (age 3) born in New York. Living next door is the James Armstrong family.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 29, 1860, shoes John Wiser (age 43) born in New York with personal estate worth $150 is a Farmer living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is Elanor Wiser (age 38) born in New York. Also living there are: Elias Wiser (age 15) born in New York; Ann Wiser (age 12) born in Wisconsin; John Wiser (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Casey Wiser (age 7) born in New York; and Corey Wiser (age 1) born in Wisconsin.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 30, 1860, shows W. A. Brown (age 33) born in New York with personal estate of $1,000 is a Farmer living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is Lois Brown (age 29) born in Michigan. Also living there are: George Brown (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Chauncy J. Brown (age 6) born in Wisconsin; W. H. Brown (age 4) born in Wisconsin; and Edwin Brown (age 1) born in Iowa. Two others also live in the household.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 30, 1860, shows Thomas Macintosh (age 39) born in Massachusetts, and with Real Estate of $1,000 and Personal Estate of $300 in a Farmer, and is living in the Town of Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. Living with him are: Eliza Macintosh (age 41) born in Maine; Ann Macintosh (age 7) born in Massachusetts; Thomas Macintosh (age 65) born in Massachusetts, and with Personal Estate of $200 a Blacksmith; Christiann Macintosh (age 62) born in Massachusetts; Henry Macintosh (age 28) born in Massachusetts, and with Personal Estate of $100 a Carpenter and Joiner; Clara Macintosh (age 25) born in Massachusetts, a School Teacher; and William Macintosh (age 21) born in Massachusetts, a Farmer.

The 1861 Canadian Census taken on January 14, 1861, shows David Armstrong (age 39 at next birthday) born in Upper Canada, and with Episcopal Methodist religion, is a married Shoe Maker, and has a 1 story single family frame house, and is living in Edwardsburg, Grenville Co., Canada West. Living with him are: a married female, Eliza Armstrong (age 34 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; Frederick Armstrong (age 9 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; Clarisa Armstrong (age 7 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; Clarinda Armstrong (age 5 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; Ellen Armstrong (age 3 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; and Samuel Armstrong (age 1 at next birthday) born in Upper Canada, and with Episcopal Methodist religion.

The 1861 Canadian Census taken on January 14, 1861, shows S. B. Armstrong (age 38 at next birthday) born in Upper Canada, and with Episcopal Methodist religion, is a married Miller, and lives in a 1 story single family frame house, and is living in Edwardsburg, Grenville Co., Canada West. Living with him are: a married female, Delila Armstrong (age 20 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; Richard Armstrong (age 11 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion; and George Armstrong (age 9 at next birthday) born in U. S., and with Episcopal Methodist religion.

William McIntosh enlisted April 24, 1861, at Madison, Dane Co., WI, in Company H, 2nd Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. He was 22 years old and unmarried. He was wounded and captured August 28, 1862, at Brawner Farm. He was mustered out June 29, 1864, at the expiration of his term.

Leigh Larson note: Although relatively unheralded, the Battle of Brawner's Farm, just outside of Gainesville, Prince William Co., VA, was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. Fully one-third of the soldiers engaged on the evening of August 28 were killed or wounded. Gibbon’s brigade, later famously known as the Iron Brigade, suffered nearly 800 casualties. The 2nd Wisconsin took the brunt of it, losing 276 of the 430 soldiers who marched into battle. On the other side, the renowned Stonewall Brigade sustained a forty percent casualty rate, losing 340 of 800 men. The 21st Georgia lost 184 of 242 men who took the field, a frightful seventy-six percent killed or wounded. During the night, the Federals withdrew to join forces with General Pope at Manassas Junction in time to participate in the larger clash at the Battle of Bull Run II the next day.

Mary Armstrong was born 1863 in Wisconsin.

The 1865 New York State Census taken on June 17, 1865, shows Mary Armstrong (age 66) born in Canada, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with her is Rosella Armstrong (age 12) born in Oswego Co., NY.

The 1865 New York State Census taken on June 17, 1865, shows Thomas Feavel (age 46) born in England, is a widower Head of Household Shoemaker, and Armstrong (age 66) born in Canada, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living in Granby, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Wm. H. Feavel (age 16) born in Oswego Co., NY; George V. Feavel (age 8) born in Oswego Co., NY; Mary M. Feavel (age 2) born in Oswego Co., NY; and Jane Keller (age 18) born in Canada, an unmarried House Keeper.

Warren A. Brown died August 24, 1865, in Athens, Limestone Co., AL, at age 38 Years 2 Months and 20 Days. Originally buried in Athens, Limestone Co., AL. Reburied in Stones River National Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. There is also a grave marker in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Cora Adella Armstrong was born September 30, 1866, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

John M. Wiser and Lois (Coan) Brown were married January 16, 1867, in Columbia Co., WI.

Clarissa Armstrong was born about May, 1868, in Wisconsin.

On October 17, 1868, Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong declared his intention to become a United States citizen at Sauk Co, WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong immigration records.

Harrison Sylvanous "Harry" Armstrong was born September 1, 1869, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong were divorced about 1870 in Sauk Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1870, shows J. D. Armstrong (age 28) born in Canada is a Laborer and is living in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: Catherine Armstrong (age 27) born in Canada, who is Keeping House; Mary Armstrong (age 71) born in Canada; James F. Armstrong (age 8) born in New York; Ella Armstrong (age 2) born in New York; and a male Baby Armstrong (age 1/12) born in New York.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 26, 1870, shows Luther Griswold (age 41) born in New York, and with real estate of $3,000 and personal estate of $600 is a Farmer, and is living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: Clarissa Griswold (age 33) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Josephine Griswold (age 11) born in Wisconsin; Ethlion Griswold (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Laura Griswold (age 8) born in Wisconsin; Stephen Griswold (age 3) born in Wisconsin; Samuel Armstrong (age 47) born in Canada, and with father and mother of foreign birth, a Wood Farmer; Cora Armstrong (age 4) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; Clarissa Armstrong (age 2) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; and Mary Houghton (age 18), born in New York, a Home Laborer. Leigh Larson note: A few houses away live: Dililah Armstrong (age 29) born in New York, who is At Home; and Mary Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth. Mary Ann Houghton will later in this year marry George Washington Armstrong.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 20, 1870, shows Andrew Patrick (age 35) born in Canada, and with father and mother of foreign birth, is a Laborer, and is living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him are: Eliza Patrick (age 32) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth, who is Keeping House; Bertha Patrick (age 11) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Bertha Patrick (age 11) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Harry Patrick (age 4) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Kitty Patrick (age 2) born in New York, and with father of foreign birth; Walter Patrick (age 8/12, October) born in Wisconsin, and with father of foreign birth; Dililah Armstrong (age 29) born in New York, who is At Home; and Mary Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin. Leigh Larson note: Delilah was divorced from Samuel at this time. This could mean that Ira Armstrong was born after George and Delilah moved apart. Helen Eliza Jones (born 6/30/1839 New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY - 9/19/1919 Baraboo, WI) married Andrew Patrick (born 8/11/1836, in Brockville, Leeds Greville, Canada - 11/12/1921 Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI). Delilah and Eliza are sisters.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 4, 1870, shows Richard Armstrong (age 22) born in New York, is a Wood Farmer, and is living in the William Kinnamon household, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1870, shows John Wiser (age 53) born in New York with real estate worth $6,000 and personal estate worth $1,000 is a Farmer living in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is Lois Wiser (age 39) born in Michigan, who is Keeping House. Also living there are: Elias Wiser (age 24) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Ann Wiser (age 21) born in Wisconsin; John Wiser (age 20) born in Wisconsin, a Farm Laborer; Casy Wiser (age 17) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Floy Wiser (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Fred Wiser (age 7/12, Sept.) born in Wisconsin. Also living there are the following Brown members: George Brown (age 18) born in Wisconsin, a Laborer; Chauncey Brown (age 16) born in Wisconsin, a Laborer; William Brown (age 14) born in Iowa, a Laborer; and Lillian Brown (age 8) born in Wisconsin.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1870, shows Edward R. Feavel (age 55) born in Canada with real estate of $500 and personal estate of $100 is a Retail Fish Dealer and is living in the 5th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him are: Laura Feavel (age 52) born in New York, who is Keeping House; Moroni J. Feavel (age 20) born in New York; Marietta S. Feavel (age 16) born in Wisconsin; and Laura A. Feavel (age 14) born in Wisconsin.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 30, 1870, shows William Mcintosh (age 33) born in Massachusetts, and with Real Estate of $950 and Personal Estate of $650 in a Farmer, and is living in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.

Ira Walter Armstrong was born September 26, 1870, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

William Augustus McIntosh and Ellen Maria Keyes were married October 29, 1870, in Algona Twp., Kossuth Co., IA.

The 1875 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Thomas Favil (age 75) born in Canada, is a widower Head of Household Farm Laborer, and is living in a frame house worth $100 in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his unmarried son, William Favil (age 24) born in Oswego Co., NY, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried son, George Favil (age 8) born in Oswego Co., NY, a Farm Laborer; and his daughter, Mary Favil (age 12) born in Oswego Co., NY.

The 1875 New York State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows George Armstrong (age 39) born in Canada, is a married Farmer, and is living in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Armstrong (age 32) born in Canada; and his mother, Mary Armstrong (age 76) born in Canada.

The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Samuel Armstrong is the Head of Household, and is living in the Town of Glendale, Monroe Co., WI. There are 2 Males and 3 Females living in the household.

Mary B. "Polly" (Wood) Armstrong died 1878 in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY, at about age 78. Buried in Lewis Cemetery, Granby, Oswego Co., NY.

Ellen Maria (Keyes) Mcintosh died March 31, 1876, in the Town of Algona, Kossuth Co., IA, at age 25.

This may be an early photo of Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (1823 - 1921). Picture courtesy of Jean Louise (Spencer) Sweeney (deceased).

Samuel Bolton Armstrong (age 54), a divorcee, and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser (age 46), a divorcee, were married April 9, 1876, in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser marriage record. Thanks to Kay Koslan for obtaining this record.

The Baraboo News Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, April 12, 1876

MARRIED.

ARMSTRONG - WISER. - In the town of Baraboo, April 9th, 1876, by Rev. J. E. Irish, MR. SAMUEL B. ARMSTRONG and MRS. LOIS WISER, all of Baraboo.

William Augustus McIntosh (age 41), a widower, and Delilah Matilda (Jones) Armstrong (age 38), a divorcee, were married August 15, 1879, in Columbia Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton Armstrong and Lois (Coan) (Brown) Wiser marriage record. Thanks to Sarah Elizabeth Smith for obtaining this record. The original PDF document is accessed by clicking on the left picture.

Unknown Female McIntosh was born August 17, 1879, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

Unknown Female McIntosh died before June 15, 1880, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1880, shows William McIntosh (age 41) born in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents, is a married Laborer, and is living in the Village of Lodi, Lodi Twp., Columbia Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Delila McIntosh (age 38) born in New York to New York-born parents; his daughter, Clara B. McIntosh (age 8) born in Iowa to Massachusetts and Iowa-born parents; his daughter, Laura McIntosh (age 7) born in Iowa to Massachusetts and Iowa-born parents; and his son, Frank McIntosh (age 6) born in Iowa to Massachusetts and Iowa-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Samuel Armstrong (age 57) born in Canada to New York-born parents, who has been disabled for 6 months with liver problems, is a married Farmer, and is living in the Town of Rudolph, Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Lois Armstrong (age 49) born in Michigan to Ohio and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; his step-daughter, Floy Wiser (age 12) both born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; his step-son, Fred Wiser (age 10), born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; his daughter, Cora Armstrong (age 13) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Harry Armstrong (age 11) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Ira Armstrong (age 9) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; and his married son, Richard Armstrong (age 31) born in New York to New York-born parents, a Farmer.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Edward R. Feavel (age 65) born in Canada to England and Canada-born parents, is a disabled Farmer, and is living in the Town of Rudolph, Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Laura Feavel (age 64) born in New York to Ohio and New York-born parents, and who who cannot write, who is Keeping House; Moroni J. Feavel (age 29) born in New York to Canada and New York-born parents, and who cannot write, a married Farmer; Moroni's wife, Ella F. Feavel (age 25) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; Moroni's daughter, Rosa A. Feavel (age 6) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents; and Moroni's son, Frederick R. Feavel (age 9/12) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents.

Ida Louise McIntosh was born November 3, 1880, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

Florence Viola Abbey was born January 12, 1882, in the Town of Rudolph, Wood Co., WI.

The 1885 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1885, shows S. Armstrong is the Head of Household and is living in the Town of Rudolph, Wood Co., WI. There are 4 Males and 1 Female living in the household. The Armstrong and Shidell residences are adjacent to each other.

The 1885 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1885, shows A. Shidell is the Head of Household, and is living in the Town of Rudolph, Wood Co., WI. There are 4 Males and 3 Females living in the household. One is of Foreign birth. The Armstrong and Shidell residences are adjacent to each other.

The 1887 Washington Territory Census dated the first Monday in April, 1887, shows George Armstrong (age 35) born in Canada, is a married Farmer, and is living in Whitman, Washington Territory. Living with him are: a married female, Mary Armstrong (age 32) born in New York; Ray Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Maud Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin; Richard Armstrong (age 40) born in New York, is a married Farmer, a married female, Helen Armstrong (age 38) born in Vermont; and George Armstrong (age 2) born in Washington Territory.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (age 66) and his son, George Washington Armstrong (age 33), about 1888. Picture courtesy of Jean Louise (Spencer) Sweeney (deceased).

John M. Wiser died July 20, 1888, in Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory (South Dakota), at age 71. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The 1889 Washington Territory Census dated the first Monday in April, 1889, shows J. W. Armstrong (age 37) born in Canada is living in Whitman, Washington Territory. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 36) born in New York; Raymond Armstrong (age 13) born in Wisconsin; Maud Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Robt. Houghton (age 57) born in England; Eliza Houghton (age 57) born in England; Chas. Houghton (age 20) born in Wisconsin; R. Armstrong (age 41) born in Canada; Hellen Armstrong (age 39) born in Wisconsin; Ernest Wagoner (age 15) born in Wisconsin; Geo. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; Edith Armstrong (age 1) born in New York; and Martha Wallace (age 78) born in the United States.

Andrew Henry Patrick and Hellen Eliza (Jones) Patrick, Sauk Co., WI, ca. 1890.

Hellen Eliza (Jones) Patrick, Wisconsin, ca. 1890.

Amos Walter Patrick was married September 19, 1893, in Dane Co., WI, to Sarah Ellen Burns. Among their children was Myrtle Marie Patrick, who was born October 3, 1898, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI.

The Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, Wood Co., WI, Saturday, January 26, 1895

Sherry News.

Mrs. S. B. Armstrong who has been on the sick list is reported to be regaining health slowly.

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1885, shows D. B. Armstrong is the Head of Household, and is living in the Town of Sherry, Wood Co., WI. There are 2 Males and 1 Female living in the household.

The Baraboo News Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, February 8, 1899

PINE CREEK.

Samuel Armstrong, from Wood county, is here visiting relatives; also his son Richard, of Washington.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows William McIntosh (age 61) born August, 1838, in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents, is a married Clerk, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in the Village of Lodi, Lodi Twp., Columbia Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 30 years, Delilah McIntosh (age 59) born March, 1841, in New York to New York-born parents, and with 4 of the 6 children born to her still alive; and his unmarried daughter, Ida L. McIntosh (age 19) born November, 1880, in Wisconsin to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, a Compositor.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows Samuel B. Armstrong (age 77) born April, 1823, in New York to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm, and living in the Town of Delton, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 24 years, Lois Armstrong (age 69) born February, 1831, in Michigan to Ohio and Vermont-born parents, and with 5 of the 8 children born to her still alive. Leigh Larson note: Sam's son, Ira W. Armstrong, lives on the adjacent farm.

Delilah Matilda (Jones) (Armstrong) McIntosh, in her later years. The photo was taken at the J. O. Hebert studio, Grand Rapids (now Wisconsin Rapids), Wood Co., WI.

The Baraboo News Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Monday, May 5, 1902

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. B. Armstrong to Herman Klutzmann, land in Delton, $1,400.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, May 7, 1902

S. B. Armstrong has sold his farm on Webster's Prairie to Herman Klitzman. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were obliged to give up farming on account of ill health. They will make their home with L. Griswold west of the city for the present.

Delilah Matilda (Jones) (Armstrong) McIntosh died August 29, 1902, in Lodi, Columbia Co., WI, at age 61. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

The Portage Daily Democrat, Portage, Columbia Co., WI, Monday, September 1, 1902

Mrs. Armstrong

Mrs. Armstrong, mother of Ira Armstrong and Mrs. C. W. Abbey of Baraboo, died very suddenly Friday morning at her home in Lodi. She was sitting at a table and had been complaining of a headache when the end came.

Frederick "Fred" Wiser died January 12, 1903, in Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, as a result of severe injuries at a paper mill, at age 33. Buried in Forest Cemetery (A.K.A. Episcopal Cemetery), Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI.

The Stevens Point Journal, Portage Co., WI, Wednesday, January 14, 1903

Funeral of Fred Wiser.

The funeral of Fred Wiser, who died Monday morning as the result of injuries received in the paper mill, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Episcopal church, Rev Mr. Jenner officiating. The interment will follow in the Forest cemetery. The deceased leaves a mother and two sisters and two half-brothers besides his two little children. His mother, Mrs. Lois Armstrong, lives at Barron. His sisters are Mrs. Henry Weber of Knapp, Dunn county, and Mrs. D. M. Rezin of Cranmoor, Wood county. They, with their husbands, are here to attend the funeral. His brothers are Geo. Brown of Barron and Chauncy Brown of Baraboo, who are expected to attend the funeral.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, April 29, 1903

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Minervia Hill to S. B. Armstrong, land in sec. 34, t 12, r 6: $400..

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows S. B. Armstrong (age 82) born in New York to Canada and Connecticut-born parents, is a Retired Farmer, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lois Armstrong (age 74) born in Michigan to Ohio-born parents, a House Keeper.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows L. Griswold (age 77) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer owning his own home free of a mortgage and living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clarisy Griswold (age 70) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, who is a House Keeper.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Wm. MackIntosh (age 65) born in Unknown to Unknown-born parents, is a widower with his Own Policy, and who rents his house, and is living in the 4th Ward, City of Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living with him are: his unmarried daughter, Ida MackIntosh (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Unknown-born parents, a Student; a Widowed Housekeeper, Ida Knapp (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents, a Housekeeper; an unmarried Lodger, Mabel Lothe (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, a Laundress; and an unmarried Lodger, Amelia Johnson (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, a Cook.

The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, February 7, 1906

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

S. B. Armstrong to C. J. Brown, land in town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Leigh Larson note: This is probably Chauncey James Brown: Born May 4, 1854, in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI; Died December 12, 1914, in Pittsville, Wood Co., WI (age 60). Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. He is a son of Lois (Coan) (Brown) (Wiser) Armstrong.

Lois (Coan) (Brown) (Wiser) Armstrong died June 27, 1906, at her home, Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 75 Years 4 Months and 6 Days.

Lois (Coan) (Brown) (Wiser) Armstrong death record. Thanks to Kay Koslan for researching this record.

The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, July 4, 1906

LYONS.

The funeral of Mrs. Armstrong was held at her home Friday afternoon.

The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, July 4, 1906

Obituary - Armstrong.

Mrs. Louis Armstrong died June 27 at her home one mile west of the city, aged seventy-six years, four months and six days, after suffering patiently for eight years. She was born in New York state and came to Dane county, Wisconsin, in early childhood, where she was reared and educated. At the age of twenty years she came to Baraboo to visit an uncle, and taught school here for two successful years, at the end of which time she was married to Warren A. Brown, who died in 1864. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom have preceded her in death. The living children are Chauncy Brown of Baraboo; Mrs. Lillian Webber of Knapp, Dunn county; George Brown of Barron county; Mrs. Floy Reizen of North Bend, Oregon, all of whom were at the funeral except for Mrs. Reizen, who could not arrive in time. Besides the four children she leaves her husband, S. B. Armstrong, and eleven brothers and sisters to mourn their loss. She was one of a family of thirteen children and the oldest of twelve, all of whom are living. Mrs. Armstrong has been a member of the Methodist church since she was fifteen years of age.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 30, 1919

C. W. Abbey left Tuesday morning for Fond du Lac and other places to visit friends before going to Beulah, N. D. While here he visited his daughter, Mrs. B. J. Higgins, and attended the funeral of another daughter, Miss Phoebe Abbey. Mrs. Cora Abbey left yesterday for Packwaukee, Wis., where she is spending the winter; also Mrs. Ira Miller and son will go to Packwaukee and Stratford before returning home to Beulah, N. D., after attending the funeral of Phoebe Abbey. Orrin Abbey, also of Beulah, N. D., will remain here and attend business college. He will stay at the home of his sister, Mrs. B. J. Higgins.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, July 4, 1919

LYONS.

Mrs. S. B. Armstrong, who died last Wednesday, had lived near this village for several years and was well liked by all with whom she had been acquainted during her residence here. The funeral was held Friday afternoon. It is unnecessary to give a more lengthy account as a full obituary appears elsewhere in the columns of this paper.

The Baraboo News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Wednesday, August 8, 1906

DEATHS

Recorded by the Register of Deeds in July.

Lois Armstrong, age 76, town of Baraboo, asthma and heart trouble.

The 1906 Plat Map showing the adjacent communities of Lyons and Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, 1906. Years later, Lyons would be renamed West Baraboo.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Luther S. Griswold (age 84) born in New York to New York-born parents owns his own Farm free of a mortgage and is living in the Town of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 54 years, Clarissa Griswold (age 75) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents, with 3 of the 5 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried granddaughter, Edith Gibbons (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. An unmarried Farmer, Fred Bittrich (age 26) also lives in the household.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910, shows Ira W. Armstrong (age 40) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is an Ice Wagon Driver owning his home on Marshall Street in the Town of Belvidere, Boone Co., IL. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Olive M. Armstrong (age 40) born New York to New York-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Living at home are: Ira's unmarried step-daughter, Pearl G. Griswold (age 18) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents; and son Lester Armstrong (age 8) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents. Two unmarried boarders also live in the house.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows William McIntosh (age 71) born in Massachusetts to Scotland and Massachusetts-born parents, is a widower with his Own Income, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living on Water Street, Village of Lodi, Lodi Twp., Columbia Co., WI. Living with him is his unmarried daughter, Ida McIntosh (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Massachusetts and New York-born parents.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, October 19, 1911

Property Sold.

Mrs. P. Bary has sold her property to George Armstrong of Canada. Mr. Armstrong has retired and comes to Baraboo to reside.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, November 2, 1911

RECENT TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE

Patrick Barry to G. W. Armstrong, land in Baraboo; $1100.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, March 28, 1912

NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST

MONDAY EVENTS -

S. B. Armstrong and George Armstrong have gone on an extended trip through the eastern states and Canada and will be absent for several weeks. One is 89 years of age and the other 75. Neither has visited his boyhood home in many years.

Andrew Henry Patrick, Hellen Eliza (Jones) Patrick, and their granddaughter, Myrtle Marie Patrick, Sauk Co., WI, ca. March, 1913.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 10, 1913

NEWS NOTES FROM LYONS VILLAGE

Mrs. Abby of Baraboo is caring for Mrs. Andrew Patrick, who has been sick for some time.

The Baraboo Weekly Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Monday, April 21, 1913

Happenings About Town

S. B. Armstrong celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday.

The Baraboo Weekly Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 24, 1913

NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST

MONDAY EVENTS -

S. B. Armstrong celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday. Mr. Armstrong was born in Canada and leaving that country at an early age made his home in the state of New York for a number of years before coming to this locality, fifty years ago. He still retains his faculties and gets enjoyment from making violins. He has practiced this for many years and is enough of a philosopher to realize that this is what keeps his mind right and body strong. He enjoys this work as much as others do fishing or other recreation. He has given a number of violins to friends, and some of these instruments are very good in tone. His many old friends hope that he will be able to continue to make violins for many more years.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 24, 1913

NEWS NOTES FROM LYONS VILLAGE

Mrs. Abby of Baraboo is caring for Mrs. Andrew Patrick, who has been sick for some time.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong, in his later years. The two photos on the left courtesy of Kay Koslan.

William Feavel died February 13, 1914, in Ludington, Mason Co., MI, at age 64. Buried in City Cemetery, Ludington, Mason Co., MI.

William Feavel death record.

Hellen Eliza (Jones) Patrick, Unknown daughter Patrick, and Andrew Harry Patrick, Wisconsin, ca. 1915.

Four Armstrong relatives, left to right: Clarissa H. "Clara" (Armstrong) Griswold, Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong, George Wood Armstrong, and Samuel Luther "Charley" Griswold. Taken before 1917. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan, who found this photo among the effects of her great-grandmother, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson.

Three Armstrong relatives: back row, left to right: Clarissa H. "Clara" (Armstrong) Griswold, and Samuel Luther "Charley" Griswold. Front row: Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong. Taken before 1917. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan, who found this photo among the effects of her great-grandmother, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 27, 1916

NEWS NOTE FROM LYONS

Mrs. Abby of Baraboo visited Mrs. Andrew Patrick.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 11, 1916

Monday

The various guessing contests arranged by the merchants, the commercial club and the Gollmar Circus caused a good deal of interest to be taken, especially in the weight of the elephant, whose weight proved to be 5,350 pounds. Stewart Brand won first prize, his guess being 5,338, Ivy Johnson also earned a ticket: His guess being 5,313. Ingolf Dyrud was the next best guesser at 5,400. The oldest man registering, who received free admission was S. B. Armstrong, aged 93 years, of the town of Baraboo, R. F. D.

Thanks to Sarah Elizabeth Smith for obtaining this record.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 11, 1916

GOLLMAR DAY PROVES A HUMMER

The oldest man to register was S. B. Armstrong, residing on R. F. D. 4, Baraboo. He was born April 19, 1823. G. W. Armstrong was the next, born Jan. 10, 1837. There were no ladies who felt that they were old enough to enter the age contest.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, March 15, 1917

TRANSFERS IN REAL ESTATE

Geo. W. Armstrong to Orville Veitch, land in Baraboo; $1100.

Leigh Larson note: Orville had married a Griswold.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, April 12, 1917

TO TAKE CLAIM AT NINETY-FOUR

Samuel Armstrong, according to a letter received at this office from Superior, has gone to the western country with his daughter, Mrs. C. Abbey. They expect to reside in the west. Mr. Armstrong thinks he is old enough to take a claim, being ninety-four. Mrs. Abbey will visit her daughter at Beulah, N. D., on their way to Wyoming.

The Baraboo Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 10, 1917

FRIDAY EVENTS -

S. B. Armstrong of Superior has been a guest of his sister, Mrs. Carl Griswold, and of his granddaughter, Mrs. B. J. Higgins. Mr. Armstrong is 94 years of age, made the trip alone and has been taking walks of several miles each about the country.

Clarissa H. "Clara" (Armstrong) Griswold died May 13, 1917, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 17, 1917

Obituary

Mrs. Clarissa Griswold

Mrs. Clarissa Armstrong Griswold, wife of the late Luther Griswold, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert B. Ellis, on the South Side. Deceased was born in Canada 78 years ago. She leaves two daughters and one son: Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Arthur Hewitt and L. Griswold, all of Baraboo, and two brothers, George Armstrong of Packwaukee and Samuel Armstrong of Superior. Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Ellis home and a 2 o'clock at the Seventh Day Adventist church.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, May 31, 1917

Mrs. Clarissa Griswold

Mrs. Clarissa Armstrong Griswold was born in Lambsdown, Ontario, Canada, July 22, 1838. When still a small child she moved with her parents to Ostego, N. Y. After the death of her father she came to Portage with her uncle, Colonel Hotchkiss, to live. She was married to Luther Griswold at Portage in 1855. Then came to Baraboo, making her home on a farm west of the city. She was a member of the Baptist church for years. In late years she had attended the Seventh Day Adventist church. After a long illness of three months she passed away on May 13 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Ellis. Her granddaughter, Erna Ellis, a trained nurse, was with her during her illness. She leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. Albert Ellis, Mrs. Arthur Hewitt and L. Griswold; three brothers, Samuel Armstrong, Superior, George of Packwaukee, and James of Menetto, N. Y.; twenty two grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, June 14, 1917

KIRKWOOD

Samuel Armstrong, now in his nineties, visited Thursday at the Robert Koenig home. He came from Superior, to attend the funeral of a sister, Mrs. Griswold, and will soon return to that place.

Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Friday, October 25, 1918

MAKES TRIP FROM BUELAH, N. D.

S. B. Armstrong and Mrs. Cora Abbey Take Long Ride

Mrs. Cora Abbey and S. B. Armstrong of Buelah, N. D., spent Wednesday in the city, visiting at the home of William Weinholt, 516 Strongs avenue. They are on their way from Buelah to Packwaukee, where they will spend the winter. Mr. Armstrong is 96 years of age and has made the 800-mile trip from Buelah without inconvenience. Mr. Armstrong is well and strong considering his great age. Both Mr. Armstrong and Mrs. Abbey were former residents of this county, having lived at Junction City 25 years ago. They are still familiar with the city, having visited here several times recently.

The Baraboo Daily News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 16, 1919

Obituary

Phoebe Abbey

The funeral of Phoebe Abbey, who died December 20 at Washington, D. C., where she was in government service, occurred at the chapel of the Baraboo cemetery at 2:30 p. m., December 26, Rev. E. C. Henke officiating, giving the text of Job 23:10; also using the first three verses of the fourteenth chapter of St. John. Mrs. Mead Simonds and Miss Florence Bates rendered the songs, "My Heavenly Father Knows," also "The Pearly Gates Ajar." The pallbearers were T. B. Towle, Lee Cleveland, Ben Schubring, J. E. Johnson, Orville Veitch and George Higgins. Phoebe Abbey was born August 20, 1894, in Wood county, Wis. She leaves to mourn her loss a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abbey, of Beulah, N. D.; three sisters, Mrs. Orel Sovereign of Caldwell, Idaho, Mrs. B. J. Higgins of Baraboo, Wis., and Mrs. Ira Miller of Beulah, N. D.; two brothers, Samuel Abbey of Phillipsburg, Mont., and Oran Abbey of Beulah, N. D., also many friends by whom she will be greatly missed.

Card of Thanks

To the many friends, the pastor for his comforting words; to the sisters and the bearers, for the many beautiful floral offerings, and to all who in any way assisted us in our late bereavement, we wish to express our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abbey, Beulah, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Orel Sovereign, Caldwell, Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Higgins, Baraboo, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, Beulah, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Abbey, Phillipsburg, Mont., Mr. Oran Abbey, Beulah N. D.

"'Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart; 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, We must from this life part, Dearest loved one, we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished "Till we see thy heavenly face.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, January 30, 1919

Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Wednesday, May 7, 1919

NEARING CENTURY MARK

S. B. Armstrong and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Abbey, former residents of Milladore, were guests at J. L. Roy's home the first of the week while enroute from Packwaukee to Superior at which latter place they will make their future home. Mr. Armstrong has reached the advanced age of 97 years but he is still active both mentally and physically. His brother at Packwaukee, with whom he spent the winter, is 85 years old.

The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI, Thursday, July 17, 1919

VISITS IN NORTH DAKOTA

Despite Advanced Age of 97, S. B. Armstrong Travels Extensively

Mrs. Cora Abbey and her father, S. B. Armstrong, spent a short time in the city today at the home of J. L. Roy. Mrs. Abbey and Mr. Armstrong are on their way to their home at Packwaukee from Beulah, N. D., where they visited with relatives. Mr. Armstrong is almost 97 years of age, but despite his advanced age, still travels extensively. He is healthy and robust and looks years younger than he really is.

Leigh Larson note: This newspaper account of Cora's trip to North Dakota helps to shed a little more light on the Twilight Abbey mystery child that appears in Wisconsin in the 1920 U. S. Census.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong (about age 97) and Charles Washington Abbey (about age 59), North Dakota, about July, 1919. Photo courtesy of Kay Koslan.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows Cora A. Abbey (age 53) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents is a widow living in the Town of Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI. She is listed as the owner and head of household. Living with her is her son, Twilight Abbey (age 9/12) born in North Dakota to Montana and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is her father, Samuel B. Armstrong (age 97) born in Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1858 and naturalized in 1860.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows William McIntosh (age 81) born in Massachusetts to Maine and Massachusetts-born parents, is a widower, and is Boarding in the Ida W. Knapp household, Town of Delton, Sauk Co., WI.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, August 12, 1920

SUMPTER

Mrs. R. H. Mather is entertaining her father, Mr. Mcintosh of Delton and her sisters Mrs. Harry Kelly of Dakota and Mrs. Roy Zumstein of Washington D. C. Friday being Mr. McIntosh's birthday a celebration was given in his honor.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong taken September, 1920, at age 97.

In January, 1921, Samuel went with his daughter Cora to visit his son Harrison Armstrong, in Superior, Douglas Co., WI. They were there until July 5th, at which time they came to Baraboo to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ellis, at whose home he passed away Sunday morning at half past ten.

The Evening Telegram, Superior, Douglas Co., WI, Saturday, April 23, 1921

Superiorite Sees Movie As 99th Birthday Party

S. B. Armstrong.

Now comes a Superiorite who claims that abstinence from liquor and tobacco results in longevity. And all of Superior residents this man probably has the best argument to present. 1822 to 1921, this is the span which has been bridged by S. B. Armstrong who today is "hale and hearty" at the age of 99 years. This week Mr.. Armstrong celebrated his ninety-ninth birthday at the home of his son at 618 Hammond avenue. "How did you do it Mr. Armstrong?" asked a reporter. "I was born in Quebec, Canada, in the year 1822," stated the aged man. "My health may be accounted for through the fact that I ave never touched liquor or tobacco. Try this remedy. Try it for a long life." Few men can walk and talk and hear as well as Mr. Armstrong at the age of 60 years. His step is spry. His eye clear and his mind is perfect. Each day he takes his walk to "get the air." On his birthday he attended a Superior moving picture theater and no boy, girl or woman have ever enjoyed a photo-play more than did Mr. Armstrong. "Changes?" he remarked. "Yes many changes since I can remember, but it's a great life."

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong died August 20, 1921, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 98. Buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Samuel Bolton "Sam" Armstrong Death Certificate.

The Baraboo Weekly News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, September 1, 1921

PIONEER 99 DIES SUNDAY

Bolton Samuel Armstrong passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey on Ellis avenue Sunday morning at 10:30, after an illness of only a few hours. He was born in Quebec, Canada 99 years ago and was remarkably active for a man of his years. He came of a family which was extraordinary for the long lives of some of its members, having one brother who lived to be 107 years old, and several who reached the hundred mark. Mr. Armstrong spent most of his life in Baraboo, being a carpenter by trade. Twenty years ago he retired from his occupation and has since taken great pleasure in the manufacture of violins, having completed one for his grandson only a few days before his death. The character of the deceased was exceedingly noteworthy for its commendable nature. He leaves to mourn his life one daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey of this city, and three sons, Ira of Rockford, George of Saltese, Montana, and Harry of Superior. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Albert Ellis at Ellis avenue and at 2:30 at the Seven Day Advent church, Rev. Gaylord of Madison officiating.

The Baraboo Daily News, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Thursday, September 8, 1921

Samuel Bolton Armstrong

Funeral services for the late Samuel B. Armstrong were held Tuesday afternoon from the home of A. B. Ellis on Ellis avenue at two o'clock and from the Seven Day Advent church at two-thirty. Rev. H. Savage had charge of the service and Mrs. J. C. Johnson and Rev. Savage sang several selections. The pall-bearers were A. B. Ellis, Lew Griswald, Orville Veitch, R. J. Higgins, Fred Stackhouse, and Pearl Waddell. Interment was made in the Baraboo cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were a brother, Ira W. Armstrong of Winnebago, Ill., and Frank Whaley, of Packwaukee, Wis.

S. B. Armstrong

Samuel Bolton Armstrong was born in Quebeck, Canada, April 19, 1822. He was a carpenter by trade. At the age of 20 he was married to Mary Travel and to them were born three children, two sons and one daughter, Richard, George and Caroline. Years after his wife's death he was married to Delilah M. Jones of Oswego, N. Y. of them were born five children, three sons and two girls, Henry, Mary, Cora, Harrison and Ira. Of these children four are living. George of Staltese, Montana, Cora of Packawan, Harrison of Superior, Wis., and Ira of Winnebago, Ill. His second wife died in 1903, some years later he went to live at the home of his sister, Mrs. Luther Griswould of this city. Shortly before her death he went to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Cora Abbey, of Packwankee, Wis. Last January he went with his daughter to visit his son Harrison of Superior. They were there until July 5th at that time they came to Baraboo to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ellis at whose home he passed away Sunday morning at half past ten. For years Mr. Armstrong had been a faithful member of the Seven Day Advent church.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank Rev. Savage for his kind and comforting words, also the singers and organist and those who gave the floral offerings and the kind friends and relatives who assisted us in our sad bereavement and those who acted as pallbearers.

Mrs. Cora Abby, George Armstrong, Harry Armstrong, Ira Armstrong, A. B. Ellis, Mrs. A. B. Ellis..................

Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Thursday, December 15, 1921

TO RESIDE IN THE WEST.

Mrs. Cora Abbey of Packwaukee came up Monday evening and visited until this morning at J. L. Roy's home on Fremont street. Mrs. Abbey has gone to Warner, N. Dak., for a several week's visit with her children, after which she will continue westward to Idaho and live with her oldest daughter. For a long period of years Mrs. Abbey served as housekeeper for her father, Samuel Armstrong, a pioneer resident of Baraboo, who died there in August last at the advanced age of 99 years and 4 months.

Leigh Larson note: Cora's estranged husband, Charles Washington Abbey, is the brother-in-law of Adam William Shidell. Adam William Scheidel is the nephew of Jacob Shidel. Mrs. J. L. Roy is Mary Emma (Shidel) (Ellis) (Martin) Roy, the daughter of Jacob Scheidel.

William Augustus McIntosh died March 12, 1923, in Sauk Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI.

Anna Laura "Annie" (McIntosh) Kelly died August 27, 1956, at St. Mary's Ringling Hospital, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Sauk Prairie Cemetery, Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

The Baraboo News Republic, Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, Tuesday, August 28, 1956

Mrs. Kelly Dies Monday

Mrs. Anna Kelly, 84, of Baraboo, passed away Monday evening at St. Mary's Ringling hospital. Mrs. Kelly suffered a broken hip in a fall about 11 days ago, and had been taken to the hospital for treatment. Surviving Mrs. Kelly are her sister, Mrs. Clara Mather, Route 4, with whom she made her home, and one brother, Frank McIntosh, who also resides at the Mather home. Funeral services for Mrs. Kelly will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 at the Scheible funeral home. Burial will be made in the Sauk-Prairie, Yankee Street cemetery. Friends wishing may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8.

Please see this page which shows numerous pictures of the Armstrong families, supplied by Jean Sweeney, which may include some of Cora Armstrong, who married Charles Washington Abbey.

Please advise or confirm about Jean's identification of these people:

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

The British Constitutional Act of 1791 officially divided the old colony of "Province of Quebec" into the primarily French-speaking "Province of Lower Canada," and the primarily English-speaking "Province of Upper Canada." Upper Canada was located upriver, closest to the source of the St. Lawrence river.

In 1841, the Act of Union officially united the two Provinces into the single Province of Canada, with the creation of Canada East and Canada West.

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

Canada was founded on July 1, 1867. On this date, the colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia linked to form the sovereign dominion of Canada in a process called confederation. At this time, Upper Canada and Lower Canada became Quebec and Ontario. Therefore the new confederation comprised of four provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. The confederation led to a territorial evolution leading to the incorporation of other parts of British North America into the newly formed entity of Canada to form what is today contemporary Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador was the last province to be incorporated into the confederation in 1949. For a period of many years since Confederation, Canada has undergone many territorial changes and expansions, eventually forming the current union of ten provinces and three territories.

The formation of Canada and attainment of its independence was a gradual process. Despite the existence of a responsible government in Canada, the United Kingdom continued to claim sovereignty over the land until the end of the World War I. The 1931 passing of the statute of Westminster recognized Canada as equal with the United Kingdom but the country was denied the power to amend its constitution. Dependence on the British parliament in Canada was removed in 1982 after patriation of the constitution. Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state.

Walnut Hill Cemetery (Baraboo Cemetery)
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Griswold, Anna E., b. 1881, d. 1924, s/w S. Luther Griswold, Section E
Griswold, Clarissa (Armstrong), b. 1838, d. 1917, s/w S. Luther Griswold, Section E
Griswold, Della, d. Nov 11, 1902, 26y 2m 5d, w/o L. Griswold, Jr., s/w S. Luther Griswold, Section E
Griswold, Ellen O., d. Oct 1, 1857, 5m 8d, d/o L. & C., South Division, NW 1/4
Griswold, Luther S., b. 1867, d. 1929, s/w S. Luther Griswold, Section E
Griswold, S. Luther, b. 1828, d. 1912, Section E

Armstrong, Ann, b. 1833, d. 1903, mother, South Division, SW 1/4
Armstrong, Charlene, b. 1930, s/w William Armstrong, Section R
Armstrong, Charles, no dates, Co. H, 17th WWI, South Division, SW 1/4
Armstrong, Eveline, d. Sep 3,1853, 3w, s/w T. F. Armstrong, South Division, SW 1/4
Armstrong, Milo C., d. Aug 25, 1850, 7m 13d, s/w T. F. Armstrong, South Division, SW 1/4
Armstrong, Richard, b. Feb 1, 1956, d. Apr 25, 1972, son, s/w William Armstrong, Section R
Armstrong, T. F., no dates, Co. H, 17th WWI, South Division, SW 1/4
Armstrong, William, b. 1926, Section R