Sources


  1. Ella G. Holseth Johnson Research of the Jennings Family, written January 1986, "My Jennings Family" report, faxed by Lois James Bartels to Gary Griggs, 5/6/2004.
  2. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family, Pedigree Chart prepared by William A. Gast, Jr. e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/6/2008.
  3. William Gast Research of the Jennings Family, Caroline Elizabeth Jennings Pedigree Chart e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/2/2008.
  4. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/4/2021.
  5. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 3/30/2015.
  6. Adrian Hedges Research of the Jennings Family
    <hedge.coy@btinternet.com>, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/24/2011.
  7. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , Request for Obit or Information e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 4/4/2015.
  8. FamilySearch.org/Search Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/3/2022.
  9. Adrian Hedges Research of the Jennings <hedge.coy@btinternet.com>, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/3/2012.
  10. Wikipedia Internet Encyclopedia, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/3/2022.
  11. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , Pedigree Chart e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/6/2008.
  12. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , "Descendants of William Jennings, Sr." Report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/13/2009.
  13. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/3/2022.
  14. U.S. Census, Jefferson County, NY, 1860 Census.
  15. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , Profile e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/8/09.
  16. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/8/09.
  17. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , Certified copy of birth record of William Archie Jennings, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/8/09.
  18. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book" (Taylor Publishing Company, 1984), Article 519.
  19. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
  20. Immigrant Passenger Manifests on Ancestry.com, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 1/23/2006.
  21. Ella G. Holseth Johnson Research of the Jennings Family, written January 1986, Letter to Lois James Bartels dated 12 Jan 1985, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 8/24/2007.
  22. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1870 Census.
  23. Gravestone Marker.
  24. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted, 9/10/2003.
  25. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/26/2021.
  26. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907".
  27. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 220.
  28. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin
    (Located in the Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI) (Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892), Page 716.
  29. Find A Grave Index Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/3/2022.
  30. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1860 Census.
  31. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , "Summary of William Archie Jennings (1838-1898)", by Michael Peterson, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/8/09.
  32. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , Profile e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 4/4/2015.
  33. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , The Jennings History--William Archie Jennings, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/8/2009.
  34. U.S. Census, Boone County, IA, 1860 Census.
  35. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family
    , e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/6/2008.
  36. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 477.
  37. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Descendants Report for Jeremy Belcher" e-mailed 11/10/2003.
  38. Obituary, e-mail from Lois Bartels to Gary Griggs, 10/15/09.
  39. U.S. Census, Juneau County, WI, 1870 Census.
  40. U.S. Census, Juneau County, WI, 1880 Census.
  41. U.S. Census, Juneau County, WI, 1900 Census.
  42. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1910 Census.
  43. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Extracted by Gary Griggs, 9/7/2003.
  44. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Orren H. Belcher Report" e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/11/2009.
  45. Marie Drescher, Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Gravestone List, Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, WI, From Marie Drescher's database, sent to Gary Griggs 11/2002.
  46. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail of information from John Schleimer to Gary Griggs, 10/24/2009.
  47. Obituary.
  48. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Listing of military veterans buried in the Tomah area, 9 June 2005.
  49. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 3/5/2010.
  50. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI.
  51. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/14/2009.
  52. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 7/22/2010.
  53. Family Bible, Date of death listed on a loose sheet of paper in the Root Family Bible in possession of Dr. Thomas Elliott Root, 2002.
  54. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin
    (Located in the Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI), Pages 721 and 722.
  55. Joseph E. Price Research of the Root Family, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 12/22/2001.
  56. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R) (Copyright (c) 1980, 1997, data as of February 1997), LDS Microfiche, Family Research Library, Myrtle Beach, SC, 15 June 2002.
  57. Family Bible, Date of marriage listed on a loose sheet of paper in the Root Family Bible in possession of Dr. Thomas Elliott Root, 2002.
  58. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1900 Census.
  59. "Pennsylvania State Records of Births," Monroe County Local History Room.
  60. LDS Microfiche, Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI, Residents of Pennsylvania.
  61. Jay Root Research of the Root Family
    <jroot@chartermi.net>
    Most of the information is from "The Root Genealogical Records, 1600-1870," written by James Pierce Root. Info e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 8/21/2001 and 10/4/2001., 8/21/01.
  62. Family Bible, Date of birth listed on a loose sheet of paper in the Root Family Bible in possession of Dr. Thomas Elliott Root, 2002.
  63. Letters (copies) to and from Thomas Arthur and Jason B. Root in the possession of Gary Griggs, Received from Adam Gaucher via e-mail, 11/15/2015.
  64. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/20/2021.
  65. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 772.
  66. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 12/11/2001.
  67. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923 edition of alumni.
  68. Harold Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 12/11/2001.
  69. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1920 Census.
  70. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild.
  71. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Census search on Ancestry.com, 5/20/2007.
  72. U.S. Census, Polk County, MN, 1930 Census.
  73. U.S. Census, Multnomah County, OR, 1940 Census.
  74. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 733.
  75. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 305.
  76. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin
    (Located in the Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI), Pages 624 and 625.
  77. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted 9/21/2003.
  78. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907", Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/26/2021.
  79. Tera Sleep Research of the Jennings Family on Ancestry.com
    <http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=139323&pid=-2120112141>, Researched by Gary Griggs, 10/6/2008.
  80. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/11/2009.
  81. Obituary, e-mail from Arlyn Bernhardt to Gary Griggs, 10/15/09.
  82. Michael Steiner Research of the Jennings Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/22/2006.
  83. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/24/2007.
  84. Obituary, Copy e-mailed to Gary Griggs by Lois Bartels, 1/15/2009.
  85. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1905 Census.
  86. U.S. Census, Columbia County, WI.
  87. RootsWeb.com, WorldConnect Project, information researched by Gary Griggs, 6/3/2010.
  88. Marriage Registration Certificate, Copy of Carrie Geocke's marriage record e-mailed from Lois Bartels to Gary Griggs, 10/19/2009.
  89. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families.
  90. U.S. Census, Walworth County, WI, 1900 Census.
  91. U.S. Census, Jefferson County, WI.
  92. U.S. Census, Walworth County, WI.
  93. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI.
  94. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of George Wilson Belcher Report" e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 2/18/09.
  95. U.S. Census, Marquette County, WI, 1910 Census.
  96. U.S. Census, Marquette County, WI, 1920 Census.
  97. U.S. Census, Marquette County, WI, 1930 Census.
  98. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 5/5/2004.
  99. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail of the "Descendants of Frank 'Tom' Harrison" report, 7/13/2010.
  100. Obituary, e-mailed by Lois Bartels to Gary Griggs, 7/21/2010.
  101. U.S. Census, Marquette County, WI, 1900 Census.
  102. Wisconsin State Census, Marquette County, 1905 Census.
  103. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail of Margaret (McLeod) Buege's research to Gary Griggs, 10/23/2009.
  104. U.S. Census, Marquette County, WI, 1880 Census.
  105. Obituary, e-mailed to Gary Griggs by Lois James Bartels, 1/15/2009.
  106. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Unknown Reynolds" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 6/3/2010.
  107. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Memories of Grandfather Herbie Belcher" by Stephanie Burns Sylvester, 10-5-2010, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10-8-10.
  108. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, Information from John Schleimer that Lois e-mail to Gary Griggs, 3/27/09.
  109. U.S. Census, Sheboygan County, WI, 1910 Census.
  110. U.S. Census, Multnomah County, OR, 1910 Census.
  111. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Ella to Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  112. U.S. Census, Portage County, WI, 1920 Census.
  113. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1925 Edition.
  114. U.S. Census, Ontonagon County, WI, 1910 Census.
  115. Merle W. Kuhn research of the Coon-Kuhn and Steadman Families
    <http://merkuh.100webcustomers.com/index.htm>, Inforrmation downloaded by Gary Griggs, 8/25/2007.
  116. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Birth Registrations, 1850-1944".
  117. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, e-mail from Lois Bartels to Gary Griggs, 6/18/2011.
  118. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 865.
  119. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/29/2009.
  120. Judy Decker, Judy Decker Family Tree Research
    <bluroo@aol.com>.
  121. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 117.
  122. Judy Decker , Judy Decker Research of the Hoag Family
    <bluroo@aol.com>.
  123. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1930 Census.
  124. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1940 Census.
  125. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs and Arlyn Bernhardt, 3/10/11, containing the "Descendants of John Tripp" report.
  126. Gravestone List, WIGenWeb Project (Internet), Lincoln Township Cemetery Page.
  127. Judy Decker , Judy Decker Research of the Hoag Family
    <bluroo@aol.com>, "Descendants Report for Mary Wade," e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 5/1/2004.
  128. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007.
  129. U.S. Social Security Death Index, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/14/2010.
  130. Renschler, Anne Kinne Research of the Kinne Family, email to Gary Griggs, 11/20/2019.
  131. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/13/2010.
  132. Obituary, Copy e-mailed to Gary Griggs by Lois James Bartels, 1/14/2009.
  133. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/15/2009.
  134. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of John Henry Belcher" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/20/09.
  135. Buege, Margaret (McLeod) Research of the Belcher Family, e-mail to Lois Bartels forwarded to Gary Griggs, 10/19/2009.
  136. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Dallas LeRoy Belcher" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/9/10.
  137. Obituary, e-mail from Lois Bartels to Gary Griggs, 6/18/2011.
  138. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Class Reunion article, 8/27/2007.
  139. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 7/8/2012.
  140. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 8/23/2012.
  141. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 316.
  142. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Descendants of Vine Taylor" report, e-mailed 1/21/2004.
  143. Renschler, Anne Kinne Research of the Kinne Family, email to Gary Griggs, 3/20/2020.
  144. Ella G. Holseth Johnson Research of the Jennings Family, written January 1986, Faxed by Lois James Bartels to Gary Griggs, 5/6/2004.
  145. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/31/2012.
  146. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/15/2004.
  147. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/9/10.
  148. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 12/10/2011.