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Daniel BUSH (Private).

Mike BUSZKA.

Lisa Marie BUTTKE

She was married to Rodney Wayne KORN on Sep 20 1980. Children were: Joshua William KORN , Andrew Justin KORN, Adam Cain KORN.

Bonnie BYERS

She was married to William Edmond DICKSON .

Sharon BYRD

She was married to Kenneth D. KORN. Children were: Angie KORN, Wesley KORN.

Mary CAMPBELL was born on Apr 8 1860 in Ripley Township, Minnesota. She died on Nov 18 1938 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Ripley Township, Minnesota.

She was married to Thomas Edward EDMOND on Apr 16 1890. Children were: Martha Hannah EDMOND, James Thomas EDMOND.

Aaron Jonathan CANCE (Private). Parents: Richard John CANCE and Jean Florence RUBESCH.

Adam Michael CANCE (Private). Parents: Richard John CANCE and Jean Florence RUBESCH.

Agnes Edmond CANCE (Private). Parents: Edmond James CANCE and Alma MCNEISH.

Children were: Lee ANDERSON.

Alexander CANCE was born on Nov 20 1838 in Strathearn, Scotland. He emigrated to Richmond, Virginia about 1854. He resided at Sections 25 and 36, Township 20, Range 8, Town of Ettrick in 1858 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. In 1858 he came to Trempealeau County with his mother to join his brothers John and Robert. He boarded with Martha Purvis, his sister, for a year or two. He was a presbyterian in 1859 in Galesville, Wisconsin at the Galesville Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the church and for many years a ruling elder. He was a Cane Mill operator in Mar 1882 in the Ettrick Cane Mill, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Alexander and James Edmond Cance purchased the McEwen Cane Mill in March 1882, renaming it the Ettrick Cane Mill.. They manufactured maple syrup in the winter months, and in September 1882 the Ettrick Cane Mill was running day and night grinding sorghum. He resided at Shiocton, Wisconsin between 1898 and 1906. Alexander and Agnes were members of the First Congregational Church in Shiocton, Wisconsin, where Alexander served as a deacon. He was a farmer between 1898 and 1906 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. He retired in 1906 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. He died on May 10 1916 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. He was buried in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. He was elected Town Clerk of Ettrick, Wisconsin in 1880, 1881, 1885, and 1886. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Mary BIGHAM.

He was married to Agnes EDMOND on Dec 30 1870 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Children were: Dr. Alexander Edmond CANCE Ph. D., Edmond James CANCE, Katherine Edmond CANCE, Cristina Edmond CANCE, John Moore CANCE, Gordon Thomas CANCE.

Alexander CANCE was born in 1784 or 1785 in Scotland. He died in 1843 in Milngavie, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

He was married to Mary BIGHAM in 1812. Children were: John CANCE, Martha CANCE, Sarah CANCE, Robert CANCE, Joseph CANCE, Elizabeth CANCE, Mary CANCE, Alexander CANCE.

Dr. Alexander Edmond CANCE Ph. D. was born in 1872. He had an accident working at the family cane mill in Sep 1883 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. His right hand was badly crushed between the rollers of the cane mill. His thumb and two fingers had to be amputated. He was educated about 1889 in Galesville, Wisconsin at Gale College. He was a Teacher in 1890 in Gale College, Galesville, Wisconsin. He taught physics, mathematics, and science. He received an a Bachelor of Arts in 1896 from Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. His dissertation was on "Social Progress and Popular Discontent." He was a Teacher for three years between 1896 and 1906 in Missouri at Avalon College. He was a Teacher and Principal for two years between 1896 and 1906 in Asheville, North Carolina at the Industrial and Farm School. He was a Supervisor in mathematics and natural science for one year between 1896 and 1906 in Millersville, Pennsylvania, at the Teachers College. He received a Master of Art in psychology and education in 1906 from University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. He was a receipient of a Fellowship in economics and was an instructor in economic geography between 1906 and 1908 in Madison, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin. He received a Ph. D. in Economics in 1908 from University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. His thesis dealt with "Tenancy and Land Tenure in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas." He retired in Jun 1942 in Amherst, Massachusetts from the University of Massachusetts. He was a Professor Emeritus in 1948 in Amherst, Massachusetts at the University of Massachusetts.⁽¹²⁾ He died on Nov 17 1960 in Winter Park, Florida. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Agnes EDMOND.

He was married to Mas E. RIIS in 1920.

Alexander Christian CANCE (Private). Parents: Kenneth Gordon CANCE and Darlene Ruth SEBION.

Andrea CANCE (Private). Parents: John Webb CANCE and Norma Elizabeth SHORES.

Andrew Lee CANCE (Private). Parents: Kenneth Gordon CANCE and Darlene Ruth SEBION.

Apryl Marie CANCE (Private). Parents: Thomas Gordon CANCE and Susan DE NAMUR.

Ashley Ann CANCE (Private). Parents: Thomas Gordon CANCE and Susan DE NAMUR.

Austin James CANCE (Private). Parents: Steven James CANCE and Tara Leigh STEWART.

Avery Lynn CANCE (Private). Parents: Thomas Gordon CANCE and Susan DE NAMUR.

Barbara A. CANCE (Private). Parents: Edmond Leland CANCE and Jeanne NASH.

She was married to Timothy HAVSEN on May 6 1967 in Plainwell, Michigan. Children were: Emily Elizabeth HAVSEN.

Bradley CANCE (Private). Parents: John Webb CANCE and Norma Elizabeth SHORES.

Carole Jeanne CANCE (Private). Parents: John Alexander CANCE and Mildred Louise CHRISTIANSON.

Children were: Daniel Fredrick ROBERTS, Rebecca Ann ROBERTS.

Cody Jon CANCE (Private). Parents: Robert James CANCE Jr. and Kay ANDERSON.

Craig Robert CANCE (Private). Parents: Joel Allen CANCE and Nancy EBBEN.

Cristina Edmond CANCE was born on Oct 31 1880 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. She resided at between 1898 and 1960 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. She died on Nov 14 1963 in Stanley, Wisconsin. She was buried in Oakland Cemetary, Stanley, Wisconsin. She was never married. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Agnes EDMOND.

Duane Alexander CANCE (Private). Parents: John Alexander CANCE and Mildred Louise CHRISTIANSON.

Children were: Susan Kay CANCE, Steven James CANCE.

Edmond James CANCE was born in 1876 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He died in 1924 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was buried in Black Creek Cemetery, Black Creek, Wisconsin. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Agnes EDMOND.

He was married to Alma MCNEISH in 1906 in Black Creek, Wisconsin. Children were: Agnes Edmond CANCE, Hervon Gordon CANCE.

Edmond Leland CANCE⁽¹³⁾ was born on Feb 7 1911. He graduated in 1930 from Stanley High School.⁽¹³⁾ He graduated in 1935 from Massachusetts State College, Amherst, Massachusetts.⁽¹³⁾ He died on Jun 17 1994 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He worked at the Comsumer Power Co. from his graduation from school until his retirement. Parents: John Moore CANCE and Mary KORN.

He was married to Jeanne NASH on May 28 1940 in Kalamazoo. Children were: William J. CANCE, Barbara A. CANCE, James Edmond CANCE.

Elizabeth CANCE was born in 1832 in Scotland. She emigrated to Richmond, Virginia about 1854. Elizabeth came to America with her brother Joseph, his wife Margaret, her brother Alexander, and their mother, Mary. She resided at Richmond, Virginia between 1854 and Apr 25 1893. From the time she came to America until she married, Elizabeth lived with her brother Joseph and his family. She was a storekeeper, probably for her brother before 1865 in Richmond, Virginia. She was a presbyterian in 1865 in Richmond, Virginia at the Second Presbyterian Church. The minister of the church, Rev. Moses D. Hoge, was active during the war on behalf of the Confederacy. She resided at 1006 Cary Street in 1892 in Richmond, Virginia. She died on Apr 25 1893 in Richmond, Virginia. She was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Lot 88, Section R, Richmond, Virginia. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Mary BIGHAM.

She was married to Captain John S. MAXWELL on Aug 22 1865 in Richmond, Virginia. They were married by the Rev. Hoge. Marriage Certificate from the state of Virginia shows Cance spelled Kance. Children were: Boy MAXWELL, Wilbert MAXWELL, Jennette (Janet) MAXWELL.

Elizabeth Kristine CANCE (Private). Parents: William J. CANCE and Dawn MICHAELS.

Ellen Katherine CANCE (Private). Parents: John Moore CANCE and Mary KORN.

Children were: Joan SWEENEY, Ruth Ann SWEENEY.

Gladys Fern "Babs" CANCE was born on Aug 27 1900 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. She was educated before 1923 in Appleton, Wisconsin at Lawrence College. She graduated in 1923 from Madison, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin. She was a teacher before 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin at the High School. She was an interior designer before 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She died on Nov 26 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. She died of Cancer. She was buried in Kansas City, Missouri at the Mt Moriah Cemetary. In 1927, she took a trip to Europe. She visited England, Belgium, Holland, Czechoslavakia, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Paris on her tour. She took a side trip to Scotland to visit her Edmond relatives.

She was an active member of Country Club Christian Church, a member of Alph Delta Pi Sorority, and a member of the American Association of University Women. Parents: James Edmond CANCE and Mary Verna CASEY.

She was married to Clay Seachrest WAGNER on Aug 21 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They met on a blind date. They were married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the College Women's Club. Gladys wore a floor length gown of egg shell satin, with yoke of rose point lace. A long tulle veil was caught to her rose point lace cap with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white roses. Children were: Barbara Cance WAGNER, Verna Caroline WAGNER.

Gordon Thomas CANCE was born on Oct 2 1884 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He died on Feb 2 1949 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetary, Appleton, WI.. He was never married. He is Number 281 in township Grand Chute, Outagamie County. Northeast lot no. 122 Section C. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Agnes EDMOND.

Hervon Gordon CANCE was born on Oct 2 1910 in Shiocton, Wisconsin. He died in 1928 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He died in a boating accident between Rock Island and Washington Island, just above Door County Peninsula. Parents: Edmond James CANCE and Alma MCNEISH.

Infant CANCE was born in May 1854. He (or she) died in Aug 1854. He (or she) was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. Parents: Joseph CANCE and Margaret FORSYTHE.

Infant CANCE Parents: Joseph CANCE and Margaret FORSYTHE.

James A. CANCE was born between Jul 9 1855 and Dec 31 1855. He died on Jul 9 1925. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetary, Winona, Minnesota. Parents: Joseph CANCE and Margaret FORSYTHE.

James C. CANCE was born in 1898 in Ettrick. He died in 1898 in Ettrick. He died within hours. He was buried in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. Parents: James Edmond CANCE and Mary Verna CASEY.

James Edmond CANCE (Private). Parents: Edmond Leland CANCE and Jeanne NASH.

He was married to Karen P. ANDERSON on Jul 12 1980 in Plainwell, Michigan.

James Edmond CANCE was born on Dec 22 1864 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 140 pounds in 1880. He was a pharmacist on Jun 5 1890 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. James was the owner of the hardware and drug store on Main Street. James and Verna lived above the store. The newspaper said the brick work on the J. E. Cance store was finished in June 1896, and that he had the distinction of having the first brick building in town. Near the top of the building is spelled out "J. E. Cance" and "1885." The building still stands in Ettrick. He died on Feb 18 1920 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He died at his home following an attack of Influenza, which developed into bronchial pneumonia. He was ill only two weeks. He was buried in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. His funeral services were held from the home, conducted by Rev C. H. Phipps, paster of the Galesville and Ettrick Presbyterian congregations. He was educated in Galesville, Wisconsin at the Galesville University. In 1888, James and his mother Christina took a trip to Scotland and England to visit Edmond relatives. The trip occurred at the time of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. James kept a travel diary. They left Ettrick, Wisconsin on May 22, 1888 by train to Chicago. They then took another train to New York on the 24th of May. On Friday, May 25th they sailed for Glasgow, arriving on June 7th about noon. They immediately left by train for Balfron, Scotland, arriving there at 5:35 p.m. The Cance's stayed with Christina's sister and family, making excursions from there to Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. James went hiking with his two cousins from Balfron in the lovely country around Loch Lomond. On their visit to Glasgow, the Cance's visited the Crawfords, McEwens, Gilfillans, and the Faulds. Among the places visited in London was St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, Zoological Gardens, Tower of London, Madam Tussaud's Wax Works (which he found very life-like), Hamton Court, and Greenwich, where he set his watch. James sailed up the Thames to Kew Gardens and back. There was a "Pan Handle Conference", a gathering of preachers from all over, and James spend three or four days listening and recording his comments of their speeches. James visited the Crystal Palace Exhibition several times. They visited the Rev. John Edmond and his family, and attended Highbury Church to hear him preach. In all, they spend 20 days in London, then returned to Balfron. On August 22nd they sailed for New York aboard the S.S. City of Rome, arriving August 31st, and catching a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. They spend a few days in the city and James walked around the reservoir in Central Park where he saw statues of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, the menagerie and baseball games on the Green. On Sunday he went to Brooklyn to hear Mr. Hamlin from Wisconsin preach, and to walk around Greenwood Cemetery. They left for Wisconsin on September 3, 1888.

James Edmond Cance was a member of the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity, the Brotherhood of American Yeoman, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was one of the original stockholders in the Ettrick & Northern Railway, a director of the Ettrick Bank, and a stockholder in the Galesville Bank. He was also one of the organizers of the Ettrick Lumber Company, a member of the school board, and one of Ettrick's most substantial citizens. Parents: Robert CANCE and Christina EDMOND.

He was married to Mary Verna CASEY on Jul 1 1896 in Ettrick Township, Wisconsin. They were married at their parent's home. Children were: James C. CANCE, Gladys Fern "Babs" CANCE, Robert Morris CANCE.

Jason Lee CANCE (Private). Parents: Mark Steven CANCE and Susan M. FOILES.

Jessica Emily CANCE (Private). Parents: Richard John CANCE and Jean Florence RUBESCH.

Joel Allen CANCE (Private). Parents: Robert James CANCE and Dorothy JANSSEN.

Children were: Katherine Rose CANCE, Craig Robert CANCE.

John CANCE was born in 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a Grocer before 1852 in Milngavie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He emigrated to Jersey City, New Jersey before Nov 7 1854.⁽¹⁴⁾ He resided at Freeport, Illinois before Apr 25 1855. He resided at Beaver Creek on May 25 1855 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He resided at Section 36, Township 20, Range 8 West on Jan 21 1856 in Beaver Creek, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. When John came into Beaver Creek Valley he built a log cabin. The cabin had a thatched roof of wild grasses so that is resembled the low thatched cottages of Scotland. There were few settlers in the valley in 1856, and wolves could be heard howling on the hills. John was virtually the first settler in the area, along with his brother-in-law Andrew Purvis. He was a Farmer at his farm in Beaver Creek on Jan 21 1856. He was a Presbyterian in 1859 in Galesville, Wisconsin at the Galesville Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the church. He died on Aug 22 1885 in Beaver Creek, Trempealeau County at his home. Alexander Cance was appointed by the court to be the executor of the John Cance estate. He was buried on Aug 24 1885 in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. The Rev. Dr. J. Irwin Smith officiated at the funeral. The 1860 Agricultural Census says he had 40 acres of improved land, and 160 acres unimproved. The cash value of the farm was listed as $2000.00 and the value of his machinery and implements was $50. John owned 4 horses, 2 milk cows, 4 oxen, 6 other cattle, and 4 swine. The total value of his livestock was listed as $450. On the farm was produced 300 bushels of wheat, 40 bushels of corn, 100 bushels of oats, 300 bushels of Irish potatoes, 200 pounds of butter, and 14 tons of hay for that year.

Ettrick Township was created from the Town of Gale, on December 16, 1862. The first town meeting was held at the home of John Cance, on April 7, 1863. He was responsible for naming the township after the Ettrick Woods of Scotland. He was the first Postmaster. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Mary BIGHAM.

He was married to Ann FAULDS on Mar 2 1852 in Barony parish, Glasgow, Scotland. They were married by Dr. Boys.

He was married to Elizabeth FAULDS about 1871 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Children were: John Faulds CANCE, William CANCE.

John Alexander CANCE (Private). Parents: John Moore CANCE and Mary KORN.

He was married to Mildred Louise CHRISTIANSON on Oct 5 1940 in Stanley, Wisconsin. They were married at the parsonage at the Presbyterian Manse. Married by the Rev E.S. Genung. Children were: Duane Alexander CANCE, Carole Jeanne CANCE, Richard John CANCE, Kenneth Gordon CANCE.

John Faulds CANCE was born in 1871 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He was a Cashier, Director, and President in 1896 in The bank of Galesville, Galesville, Wisconsin. When looking for his first job at the bank he walked to Galesville. He died on Aug 25 1953 in Galesville, Wisconsin. At his death was founded the John F. Cance Memorial Trust for the benefit of the city of Galesville. He was buried in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. He had a hobby of amateur photography. He held the office of treasurer of the Presbyterian Church in Galesville, Wisconsin at the Galesville Presbyterian Church. He held the office of treasurer of the Galesville Cemetery Association in Galesville, Wisconsin. He held the office of Director of the Gale Packing Company in Galesville, Wisconsin. He was elected as the village president in Galesville, Wisconsin. He held the office of treasurer of the creamery in Galesville, Wisconsin. When orphaned at the age of 12, he was taken in by his cousin Mary Cance Ashley. The John Faulds Cances and the James Edmond Cances where good friends, having married the same year and their children being so close in age. Parents: John CANCE and Elizabeth FAULDS.

He was married to Lucia Butler WEBB on Oct 20 1896 in Trempleau, Wisconsin. Children were: John Webb CANCE.

John Jacob CANCE (Private). Parents: Robert James CANCE and Dorothy JANSSEN.

Children were: Lynn Anne CANCE, Paul John CANCE.

John Joseph "Jack" CANCE was born on Oct 12 1865 in Richmond, Virginia. He resided at Winona, Minnesota between 1871 and 1942. He died on Dec 23 1942 in Winona, Minnesota. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetary, Winona, Minnesota. He was a plumber for the railroad. He lived in Winona, Minnesota for 71 years. Parents: Joseph CANCE and Margaret FORSYTHE.

John Moore CANCE was born on Oct 4 1883 in Ettrick, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. He was a Farmer on his father, Alexander Cance's farm in 1905. He resided at Section 22 Township 29, range 5 west of Delmar Township in 1906. He purchased 120 acres. He died on Jul 23 1965 in Stanley, Wisconsin. He was buried in Oakland Cemetary, Stanley, Wisconsin. The service was at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley on July 26, 1965. Officiated by Rev. John H. Maestin & Rev. E.O. Dirks. Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery, Block 35 Lot 14. Laid to rest at 2:00 p.m. He was a Farmer. Parents: Alexander CANCE and Agnes EDMOND.

He was married to Mary KORN on Aug 5 1909 in Stanley, Wisconsin. Children were: Edmond Leland CANCE, Ellen Katherine CANCE, John Alexander CANCE, Robert James CANCE.

John Webb CANCE was born on Mar 2 1898 in Galesville, Wisconsin. He was educated before 1919 in Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated in 1919 from University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. He died on Sep 16 1989. He served in the military in the U.S. Army. He was buried in Pine Cliff Cemetary, Galesville, Wisconsin. Parents: John Faulds CANCE and Lucia Butler WEBB.

He was married to Lois ROGERS in 1929. Children were: John Webb CANCE, Penelope CANCE.

Children were: William George CANCE .

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