Township of Lisbon (including Sussex and Templeton: Notable Families and Individuals Compiled and Edited by Michael R. Reilly Last Revised 03/03/2005 Entries are in Surname alphabetical order; updatesto the chart, with other information will be added as it is received. Pleasesend additions and corrections to the Editor (see bottom of page for contactinformation). Report Name Birthdate Birth location… Read more »
Frost Family Compiled and Edited by Michael R.Reilly Last Revised 10/07/2005 Descendants of Robert Frost Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT1FROSTwas born Abt. 1789 in England (Source: 1860 Federal Census, age 70.). Child of R OBERTFROSTis: 2. i. ALFRED 2 FROST, b. Dec 1817, England; d. 26 Mar 1901. Generation No. 2 2. ALFRED2FROST(ROBERT1)was born Dec 1817 in England (Source: 1900… Read more »
Fryda Family Transcribed by Michael R.Reilly Last Revised 07/21/2008 WORKING Betty Fryda, Lisbon town clerk for 25 years, performed the unglamorous chore of operating the farm’s manure spreader. FRYDA FARM GOES BACK 76 YEARS by Fred H. Keller, Staff Writer, Sussex Sun, June 8, 2005 Mike Fryda graduated from St. John’s of Lannongrade school and was part of the… Read more »
William Butler Family Compiled and Edited by Michael R.Reilly Last Revised 09/21/2007 Descendants of Simon Butler Generation No. 1 1. S IMON1 BUTLER (Source: Familysearch.org Mormon website.) was born 1763, and died Jan 1826. He married ELIZABETH WAINWRIGHT 04 Mar 1795 in Monk Frystone, Yorkshire, England. She was born 1768, and died Aug 1822 in Hillam, Yorkshire, England. More… Read more »
James Butler Ax Murder of His Wife Compiled and Edited by Michael R.Reilly Last Revised 09/22/2007 Editor’s Comment: While I don’t agree on the method that James took to cure his marital problems, I have to wonder what drove this man to commit this murderous act. I look back at his life with the few documents available and see that… Read more »
Selected Biographical Sketches of Town of Lisbon Residents – 1894 Excerpts from: Portrait and biographical record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, containing biographical sketches of old settlers and representative citizens of the county. Published 1894 by Excelsior publishing co. in Chicago. MRS. GEORGE ELLIOTT, one of Waukesha County’s most highly respected ladies, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., November… Read more »
1860 United StatesFederal Census: Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin Section1 of 3 – 1,426 records To locate an individual, click “Edit” in your screen’s upperleft corner and select “Find”. Type in the surname and click “FindNext”. Continue clicking “Find Next” to find theperson. Remember spelling variations occur. Name Age in 1860 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Gender Bridget ?? 56 1803 Ireland Female Edward Mc… Read more »
1860 United States Federal Census: Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin Section2 of 3 – 1,426 records To locate an individual, click “Edit” in your screen’s upperleft corner and select “Find”. Type in the surname and click “FindNext”. Continue clicking “Find Next” to find theperson. Remember spelling variations occur. Name Age in 1860 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Gender Aris M Robbins 43 1816 New… Read more »
1860 United StatesFederal Census: Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin Section3 of 3 – 1,426 records To locate an individual, click “Edit” in your screen’s upperleft corner and select “Find”. Type in the surname and click “FindNext”. Continue clicking “Find Next” to find theperson. Remember spelling variations occur. Name Age in 1860 Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Gender Robert Gilson 21 1838 Scotland Male Bengamin… Read more »
Obituaries, Sussex and Lisbon (not buried in area) Former Sussex fire chief, war veteran dies; Arne Peterson was 82 Arne R. “Pete” Peterson claimed Sussex as his hometown for 65 of his 82 years. He died Tuesday, March 4. By FRED H. KELLER Posted: March 12, 2008 Arne R. “Pete” Peterson claimed Sussex as his hometown for 65 of his… Read more »
