Wisconsin

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George L Oakeson was born in Wisconsin in 1897. Use the "FS: South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

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2. In what county was he born?
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1. George was born on February 16, 1897.
2. He born in in Marinette (County), Wisconsin
3. George registered for the draft for both World War I and World War II.
4. George is mentioned in the United States Census for 1930 and 1920. (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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Lorenzo Barns was married in Wisconsin. Use the "FS: Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

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2. When did he marry?
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1. Lorenzo married Ann Wheeler.
2. He was married on 14 Sept 1857.
3. He was married in Monroe, Green, Wisconsin.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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Winnifred Bunker died in Wisconsin. Use the "FS: Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

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3. When was she born?

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1. Winifred died on 22 Aug 1888.
2. Her death place is Dunn, Wisconsin.
3. Winifred was born in July 1888.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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Dedlof Kuhr lived in Menasha, Wisconsin in 1895. Use the "FS - Washington State Census, 1895" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

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2. How many were born in the United States?
3. How many were born in Germany?

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1. There were 3 males and 4 females in his household.
2. Five were born in the United States.
3. Two were born in Germany.
   (Contributed by Jill Young )

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