In an effort to provide our researchers with increased exposure, we will be sharing some queries that have been submitted to The Reporter and include e-mail addresses. Please retype the email address you see online, replacing the "AT" with a "@". (No quote marks - remove spaces) The normal standards and procedures apply.

Non-members are invited to submit one free query that will be considered for publication in the The Reporter, issued quarterly by the Milwaukee Genealogical County Society, Inc. as well as online as space permits.

Query Guidelines

Written queries must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and should be sent to MCGS, PO Box 270326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326. Internet queries should include the word “Query” in the title along with the surname of interest and are sent Darlene Norman

The most effective query is short and concise in length containing “Who, What (an event), When (the year), and Where” about one person or surname. Also, please include your US postal address! The editors reserve the right to edit queries and print them as space permits.

Februrary 2010 QUERIES

Kwiatkowski, Smolinski Searching for descendants of Walter (Wladyslaw) Kwiatkowski and Blanche (Bronislawa) Kwiatkowski, nee Smolinski. (Her 2nd husband was Stezala.) Kwiatkowski children were: Henry 1915-1985, (wife Mary Janocek?), Sylvia (1919-1933), Evelyn (1928-?) Edward (1913?-?). Walter, Blanche, Henry & Mary are buried at St. Adalberts Cemetery, Milwaukee WI. E-mail: moyra777 AT gmail.com

Markowich Jacob Markowich died 1 July 1928 in Milw. at age 61 yrs, 7 mo, 29 days. Buried in Union Cemetery. Family story is that Jacob was a teamster for a brewery in Milw. While delivering beer, he attempted to break up a fight and was hit on the head and killed. Is this true? Would appreciate any additional info. E-mail: JerMar3537 AT SuddenLink.net

Merretz Ruth Merretz, born abt 1891, is listed on 1930 U.S. census in City of Milwaukee, Ward 22. Is this her maiden name? Was she married? Searching for a link to ancestors in Europe. E-mail: k.merretz AT gmail.com

Benz, Krug, Morawetz, Neils, Orth, Ullrich, Wendt E-mail: mendenhall1 AT prodigy.net

Korenak, Hynek, Miller, Sobieski, Simpson, Maas, Novy Please see February 2010 Reporter for contact information.

Freund, Nett, Ursprung, Pulvermacher, Hahn, Kiefer, Jacobi, Konen E-mail: miltr2 AT prodigy.net

BGrauberger, Molzen E-mail: jkmolzen AT sbcglobal.net

DoyleSearching for information regarding the parents of Bernard W. Doyle who was born about 1837-1840 in New York and died 31 Jan 1906 in Milwaukee at age 66. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery. He was the son of Patrick Doyle and Ann Mackin and he had married Elisabeth O’Hare. E-mail: annemunson AT mac.com

Ahrens Researching descendants of John Ahrens, b 1844 in Germany. Wife Sophia Schroeder, m 1872 in Milw. Children: Emil (Alma Eggerbrecht), William (Anna Steuernagel), Mary (Ernst Welke), Emma (Joachim [Joseph]) Bruhn), and Adele (Raymond Meredith). John, Sophia & Adele (Adella) buried in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. E-mail: gipperozzy AT gmail.com

Bressler Searching for all info regarding Cora (Hood) married Henry Bressler, Jr. an oiler at the Milwaukee Water Department in 1930s. His father was a foreman for Milwaukee Water Department and lived at 1829 North Oakland Avenue. Cora & Henry’s son, Peter Bressler died in USA (Anzio) during WWII. E-mail: sargent AT idcent.com

Falkenstein Charles Henry Falkenstein was born 15 Nov 1841 in Altenbruch, Hannover, Germany. He married Catherine Soka (Soukup). He served in First Regiment of WI, Co. H during War between the states 1861- 1864. In Milwaukee, he was a wheelwright and worked for International Harvestor. He died 9 April 1911 at age 69 yrs, 4 mo, 25 days. He was buried in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Anxious to know which church they attended and where their 13 children were baptized which include: Hannah b 10 Mar 1864–d 5 Nov 1908, Frank, b 13 Feb 1867–d 20 Oct 1891, Charles b 13 Sep 1869–d 11 Jul 1937, Jake, b 7 Jan 1870, Kathryn, b 25 Dec 1876–d 28 Jul 1948 in Milwaukee. Married Arthur Pierce. Mary b 31 Dec 1883–d 13 Nov 1956 in Milwaukee. E-mail: mls AT maqs.net

Wren Seeking info regarding parents of William Wren, m Bridget Sheridan. Children: William, Letitia and Brian. Letitia m Thomas Toner 31 Oct 1875 in Milwaukee WI. E-mail: bookseller53066 AT hotmail.com

Archived Queries

The publication of a query is dependent on the space available in The Reporter and is at the discretion of the editors. Queries pertaining to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin will be given first priority, those from other areas in the state second priority. Lengthy submissions or those not connected with the State of Wisconsin will be disregarded.

Query Guidelines

Hard copy queries are to include a self-addressed stamped envelope and should be sent to MCGS, PO Box 270326, Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326.   Internet queries should include the word "Query" in the subject along with the surname of interest. Email to Darlene Norman, editor.

The most effective query is short and concise in length, containing Who, What (an event), When (time frame/year), and Where about one person or surname. The editors reserve the right to edit queries and print them in The Reporter as space permits. Please include your US postal address. We do not publish names and street addresses online. Thank you.