Wisconsin Ancestors - Heads of Households
Town of Polk, Washington county during the 1846 territorial census
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Listed below are the heads of households in this census and related information about them and their family.


This list was last updated on December 7, 2021.  Return to Genealogy Home Page.

Descriptions of columns in the table below:

  1. Head of household - The first column gives the name of the head of the household as recorded by the census taker. The surname is in bold when the census taker's surname spelling differs from the corrected spelling (see third column).
  2. Section - Each township is comprised of 36 sections each of which is one square mile. This column gives the section number within the township where I suspect the family resided. This can be helpful to follow the census taker's route if you want to convince yourself that a misspelled family name is really your family.
  3. Corrected Name - This column shows a more correct (not saying definitive) spelling of both the first name and the surname of the head of the household.
  4. Occupation - The occupation of the head of the household.   Territorial censuses do not list occupations, so I looked ahead in time to find this person in the 1850 or 1860 census and use that occupation if found.
  5. Church - The general denomination or church affiliation of the family, inferred by where family members are buried or by where church baptisms, confirmations, marriages and/or burials are recorded.   In these early years, if a specific church is listed, it might not have been organized yet.
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  7. Notes - This column gives some details about this family.


Head of household		 Sec-
tion		 Corrected
Name
Occupation
Church
Notes
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Henry Hamake Henry Hamake
Francis Everly 13 Francis Everly Farmer born 1798 in Baden, purchased land from the government in Aug 1844, married to Margaret, four children from 1819 to 1839.  All lived to adulthood and married.
And. Ritrer 13 Andrew Riederer Farmer born 1811 in Switzerland, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Dorothea 'Dolly', eight children from 1834 to 1850.  At least seven lived to adulthood and married.
Gotlieb Gresle 13 Gottlieb Friedrich Graessle Farmer Lutheran born 1797 in Wuerttemberg, purchased land from the government in June 1845, married twice - Christina Magdalena, Dolly, in all nine children from 1822 to 1845.  At least seven lived to adulthood and married.
Jacob Deirer 13 Jacob Theurer Farmer born 1812 in Wuerttemberg, purchased land from the government in Aug 1844, married to Frederike Dorothea 'Dolly', one child born in 1845 who died in childhood
Eustis Staus 24 Justus Stauss Farmer Lutheran born 1802 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government later the same year, married twice - Susanna, Elisabetha, in all seven children from 1830 to 1849.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.
Jacob Yunk 24 Jakob Jung Farmer Lutheran born 1819 in Hessen, married to Christena, ten children from 1852 to 1868 of whom one died in infancy.  At least eight lived to adulthood and married.
And. Zaun 24 Andreas Zaun Farmer Lutheran born 1816 in Hessen, emmigrated 1840, purchased land from the government in Aug 1843, married to Christina, six children from 1845 to 1854.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Val. Lahr 24 Valentin Lahr Farmer Catholic born 1807 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Elisabetha, no children
P. H. Hassinger 24 Philipp Heinrich Hassinger Farmer Lutheran born 1793 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Maria Eva, nine children from 1819 to 1839 of whom two died in infancy.  Seven lived to adulthood and married.
Fred. Kissinger 23 Friedrich Kissinger Farmer Lutheran born 1788 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Maria Elisabetha, thirteen children from 1815 to 1835.  At least nine lived to adulthood and married.
Joh Anspeck 14 Heinrich Anspach Farmer Lutheran born 1800 in Kreis Bingen, Hessen, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government about 5 weeks later, married to Elisabeth, four children from 1827 to 1838.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
M. Obirkircher 14 Philip Oberkircher Farmer born 1799 in Bavaria, purchased land from the government in Nov 1845, married to Caroline, fourteen children from 1838 to 1861 of whom two died in infancy.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom four married.
John Rix 14 John Rix Farmer born 1810 in Canada, purchased land from the government in Apr 1845, married twice - Mary, Martha A., in all sixteen children from 1830 to 1868 of whom four died in childhood.  Twelve lived to adulthood of whom eleven married.
D. W. Maxon 15 Densmore William Maxon Farmer born 1820 in New York, married to Elizabeth, eight children from 1847 to 1872 of whom two died in infancy.  Six lived to adulthood of whom five married.
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N. Darling 15 Nelson Darling Farmer born 1818 in Chenango county, New York, married to Frances Caroline 'Fannie', four children from 1843 to 1856.  At least three lived to adulthood of whom two married.
J. Kissinger 24 Jacob Kissinger Farmer born 1816 in Hessen, purchased land from the government in Aug 1843, married to Mary Eva, nine children from 1844 to 1859 of whom one died in childhood and one died in their teen years.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Fred. Kissinger Fred. Kissinger born in Hessen
And. Smith 24 Andreas Schmitt Farmer Catholic born 1794 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 5 weeks later, married to Catharina, ten children from 1821 to 1843 of whom one died in infancy.  At least six lived to adulthood of whom five married.
M. Miller 24 Matthias Mueller Farmer Catholic born 1797 in Germany, purchased land from the government in Sep 1843, married to Elisabeth, five children from 1832 to 1849.  At least two lived to adulthood and married.
And. Gelle 24 Andreas Keller Farmer Catholic born 1791 in Germany, emmigrated 1846 and purchased land from the government about 4 weeks later, married twice - Maria Agatha, Agatha, in all twelve children from 1817 to 1836 of whom six died in infancy and one died in childhood.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
Peter Brenner 25 Peter Brenner Farmer Lutheran born 1814 in Hessen, purchased land from the government in July 1843, married to Christina, six children from 1844 to 1854.  All lived to adulthood of whom five married.
Rudolph Miller 25 Rudolph Miller Farmer born 1806 in Germany, purchased land from the government in July 1843, married to Mary, six children from 1846 to 1862.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.  One died tragically
Jno. Dilling 25 John Detling Farmer Catholic born 1805 in Oberamt Haigerloch, Prussia, purchased land from the government in June 1844, married twice - Johanna, Theresa, in all nine children from 1835 to 1848.  At least eight lived to adulthood and married.
Jacob Kissinger 25 Jacob Kissinger Butcher Lutheran born 1810 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Maria Magdalena, seven children from 1836 to 1852.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom three married.
J. Kissinger, Jr. 23 Jacob Kissinger Farmer Lutheran born 1818 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Margaret, eight children from 1851 to 1870.  At least seven lived to adulthood of whom four married.
John Kissinger 25 John Kissinger Farmer Lutheran born 1811 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, purchased land from the government in Aug 1844, married to Catherine, three children from 1847 to 1853.  All lived to adulthood and married.
John Schuppert 25 John Schuppert Farmer Lutheran born 1815 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, purchased land from the government in May 1843, married to Magdalena, thirteen children from 1847 to 1870 of whom one died in childhood and one died in their teen years.  Eleven lived to adulthood of whom nine married.
Jacob Beush 36 Jacob Beusch Farmer Lutheran born 1822 in Switzerland, married to Mary, five children from 1852 to 1868.  At least three lived to adulthood of whom two married.
Jacob Berwind 26 Jacob Barwind Lutheran born 1805 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Susanna Maria, six children from 1829 to 1839.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.
Peter Sowers 35 Peter Sauer Farmer Catholic born 1791 in Kreis Alzey, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Anna Margaretha 'Margaret', ten children from 1816 to 1839 of whom two died in infancy and two died in childhood.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.
Henry Senn 26 Heinrich Senn Farmer Lutheran born 1817 in Switzerland, married to Dorothea, seven children from 1844 to 1866 of whom one died in infancy and one died in childhood and one died in their teen years.  Four lived to adulthood of whom three married.
A. Bingenheimer 26 Adam Bingenheimer Farmer Catholic born 1787 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843, married to Catharina, ten children from 1811 to 1832 of whom one died in infancy and two died in childhood.  Seven lived to adulthood and married.
Fred. Kissinger, Jr. 26 Friedrich 'Fred' Kissinger Farmer Lutheran born 1816 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Elisabeth, seven children from 1849 to 1863 of whom one died in childhood.  Six lived to adulthood of whom four married.
Con. Albert 23 Johann Albert Farmer Catholic born 1801 in Bezirksamt Forchheim, Bavaria, purchased land from the government in Dec 1844, married to Elisabeth, eight children from 1828 to 1847 of whom one died in childhood and one died in their teen years.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom four married.
John Hott 23 Heinrich Hoth Lutheran born 1795 in Kreis Mainz, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Katharina, nine children from 1819 to 1839 of whom one died in infancy and two died in childhood.  Six lived to adulthood and married.
John Rick 23 Johann Reck Farmer Catholic born 1800 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, purchased land from the government in May 1844, married to Katherine, five children from 1836 to 1845 of whom one died in infancy.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
And. Engelhart 23 Andreas Engelhard Farmer Catholic born 1813 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1841, purchased land from the government in Oct 1842, married to Philippina, seven children from 1845 to 1862.  All lived to adulthood and married.
M. Heilman 23 Michael Heilmann Farmer Lutheran born 1799 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Anna Maria, ten children from 1827 to 1852 of whom one died in childhood and one died in their teen years.  At least seven lived to adulthood and married.  One died tragically
B. Laubenheimer 23 Balthasar Laubenheimer Farmer Lutheran born 1811 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1843 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married to Maria Margaretha, six children from 1844 to 1859 of whom one died in infancy.  At least four lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Karl K. Erling 35 Constant Earling Farmer Lutheran born 1813 in Germany, purchased land from the government in Mar 1844, married to Elizabeth, ten children from 1845 to 1862.  At least six lived to adulthood and married.  One died tragically
Bernd. Clow 11 Barnett G. 'Barney' Clow born 1821 in Greene county, New York, married 3 times - Hannah, Julia Carolina, Jessie R., in all two children from 1848 to 1850 of whom two died in infancy
Danl. Wilcox 15 Daniel Dodge Willcox Farmer born 1814 in Herkimer county, New York, married to Eliza M., four children from 1837 to 1863.  At least three lived to adulthood of whom one married.
Thp. Wilcox 22 Thomas Seward Willcox Farmer born 1812 in New York, married to Zelia N., four children from 1840 to 1854.  At least two lived to adulthood of whom none married
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Andrew Smith 24 Andrew Schmitt Farmer Catholic born 1821 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Barbara, ten children from 1848 to 1868.  At least nine lived to adulthood and married.
Asa Smith 10 Asa Smith Farmer born 1794 in Tolland county, Connecticut, married to Rebecca, eight children from 1819 to 1837 of whom one died in infancy.  At least six lived to adulthood of whom five married.
Jno. Wolfit 15 John Woolfitt Lutheran born 1821 in England, purchased land from the government in July 1846, married to Mary Jane, seven children from 1847 to 1868 of whom one died in childhood.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom four married.
Harvey St. John 10 James Harvey St. John Farmer born 1811 in Saratoga county, New York, married to Priscilla, five children from 1833 to 1845.  All lived to adulthood of whom four married.  One died during service in the Civil War
Adam Fleshman 14 Adam Fleischmann Farmer Catholic born 1813 in Germany, purchased land from the government in July 1846, married to Margarethe, six children from 1849 to 1859.  At least four lived to adulthood and married.
James Rolph 12 James Rolfe Farmer born 1821 in Massachusetts, married to Martilla, three children from 1848 to 1855.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Silas Wheeler 11 Silas Wheeler Farmer Teacher born 1796 in Saratogo county, New York, married twice - Polly, Esther, in all seven children from 1818 to 1850 of whom one died in infancy and two died in their teen years.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
David Priestly 4 David Priestly married to Thirza, one child born in 1852, purchased land from the government in Jan 1848
Joseph Buller 11 Joseph Buller Farmer born 1804 in Bezirksamt Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, emmigrated 1845, purchased land from the government in Apr 1846, married to Anna Maria, four children from 1831 to 1837 of whom one died in childhood.  Three lived to adulthood and married.
Jno. O'Neill Jno. O'Neill
Martin Newcom 10 Martin Newcomb Farmer born 1811 in New York, married to Deborah, nine children from 1835 to 1851 of whom two died in childhood.  Seven lived to adulthood of whom four married.
Peter Close 34 Peter Clos Farmer Lutheran born 1796 in Bezirksamt Kaiserlautern, Bavaria, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government about 5 weeks later, married to Maria Elisabetha, seven children from 1817 to 1833 of whom one died in infancy and one died in childhood.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
Ezra Studley 12 Ezra Studley Farmer born 1821 in New York, married to Catherine, two children from 1848 to 1851.  All lived to adulthood of whom none married
Jno. McNaghton Jno. McNaughton
Eb. Shaw 2 Ebenezer T. Shaw Farmer born 1800 in Massachusetts, married to Lovina T., five children from 1830 to 1849.  At least four lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Wm. Cook 4 William Cook Farmer born 1820 in England, married twice - Ann, Anna Barbara, in all eight children from 1845 to 1866.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Fred. Dietenthaler 27 Ferdinand 'Fred' Dittenthaler Farmer Lutheran born 1814 in Germany, purchased land from the government in June 1847, married to Maria Magdalena 'Lena', eight children from 1847 to 1863 of whom one died in infancy.  Seven lived to adulthood of whom six married.
And. Tupper 27 Andrew Dapper Farmer Catholic born 1815 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1842, purchased land from the government in Aug 1845, married twice - Dorothea, Elisabeth, in all five children from 1843 to 1850.  At least four lived to adulthood and married.
Francis Given 27 Francis Given Farmer Catholic born 1790 in Ireland, purchased land from the government in Apr 1843, married to Mary, two children from 1826 to 1830.  Both lived to adulthood and married.
And. Durr And. Durr
Abm. Coffman 28 Abraham Kauffman Farmer born 1809 in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, married 3 times - Eliza, Calsina Elvina, Elizabeth, in all four children from 1830 to 1838.  All lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Wm. Baer 20 Wilhelm Baer Farmer Catholic born 1808 in Germany, emmigrated 1845, married twice - Anna Theresia, Anna Sophia, in all six children from 1844 to 1857.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Mich. Schneider Mich. Schneider 29swne
David G. Burdick David G. Burdick Farmer born 1810 in New York, married twice - Harriet C., Paulina, in all five children from 1833 to 1847.  At least four lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Smith Demings 21 Smith Deming Farmer born 1805 in Jefferson county, New York, married to Sarah Clarinda, eight children from 1830 to 1847.  All lived to adulthood of whom seven married.
Noah Demings 32 Noah Deming married to Parisa 'Persy', four children from 1800 to 1811.  At least three lived to adulthood of whom two married.
Robt. Brigham 27 Robert Humphrey Brigham Farmer born 1811 in England, purchased land from the government in Jan 1845, married to Elizabeth, four children from 1845 to 1853.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Geo. Stoft 27 Johann Georg Stoft Carpenter Lutheran born 1818 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, married to Margaret, three children from 1842 to 1859.  At least one lived to adulthood and married.
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Hen. Gabenaurz 27 Heinrich Gabriel Kurtz Farmer Lutheran born 1795 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government just 11 days later, married to Christina Margaretha, twelve children from 1815 to 1833.  At least five lived to adulthood of whom four married.
Philip C. Curz 27 Philipp Conrad Kurtz Farmer Lutheran born 1801 in Kreis Oppenheim, Hessen, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government just 11 days later, married to Katharina, eight children from 1834 to 1855 of whom one died in childhood.  At least six lived to adulthood of whom four married.  One died during service in the Civil War
Hen. Fasenfeld 12 Johann Heinrich 'Henry' Dannenfelser Farmer Lutheran born 1808 in Kreis Worms, Hessen, married to Elisabetha, six children from 1838 to 1851.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.
Philip Lehnert 22 Philip Lehner Farmer Lutheran born 1819 in Bezirksamt Neustadt, Bavaria, purchased land from the government in Mar 1846, married to Sabina Margaretha, six children from 1848 to 1858.  At least four lived to adulthood and married.
Jno. Brigler 22 John Ulrich Beigler Farmer Lutheran born 1815 in Bavaria, purchased land from the government in Sep 1845, married to Anna Barbara, three children from 1849 to 1857.  All lived to adulthood of whom two married.
Henr. Filner 21 Henry Fillner Farmer born 1798 in Germany, married to Caroline, six children from 1824 to 1837.  All lived to adulthood and married.
Eph. Coe Eph. Coe
Danl. Schmidt 34 Daniel Schmidt Lutheran born 1782 in Bezirksamt Kusel, Bavaria, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government about 5 weeks later, married to Maria Elisabetha, eleven children from 1802 to 1830.  At least ten lived to adulthood of whom nine married.
Tobias Coe 28 Tobias Coe born 1794 in Pennsylvania, married to Lydia, six children from 1827 to 1840.  All lived to adulthood of whom five married.
Jon Sexton Jon Sexton
Philip Schmidt 34 Philipp Schmidt Farmer Catholic born 1805 in Bezirksamt Kusel, Bavaria, emmigrated 1845 and purchased land from the government about 5 weeks later, married twice - Charlotta, Barbara, in all six children from 1834 to 1861.  At least five lived to adulthood and married.
Wm. Daly Wm. Daly
Jno. Web 17 John Webb Farmer Catholic born 1805 in Ireland, purchased land from the government in Jan 1846, married to Elisabeth, six children from 1829 to 1842.  At least four lived to adulthood and married.
Thos. Elliot 17 Thomas Elliott Farmer Catholic born 1780 in Ireland
Thos. Elliot, Jr. 17 Thomas Elliott Jr. Farmer Catholic born 1809 in Ireland, married to Jane, eight children from 1837 to 1852.  All lived to adulthood of whom six married.
Theod. Summis Theod. Summis
Prentis Abbott 20 Prentiss Abbott Farmer born 1822 in Windsor county, Vermont, married twice - Jane, Elizabeth, in all five children from 1840 to 1848.  At least four lived to adulthood of whom three married.
Jerry Goff 17 Jerry Goff Farmer born 1815 in Connecticut, married to Seraphina Jane, two children from 1846 to 1849.  At least one lived to adulthood and married.
Danl. Barrell Daniel Barrell
Francis December Francis December born 1813 in France, emmigrated 1840
Jesse Wood 18 Jesse Wood Farmer born 1799 in New York, married to Caroline, two children from 1829 to 1831 of whom one died in their teen years.  One lived to adulthood and married.
Ant. Knowr 7 Anton Knurr Farmer Catholic born 1793 in Germany, purchased land from the government in June 1845, married to Elisabetha, four children from 1820 to 1828 of whom one died in infancy.  Three lived to adulthood of whom two married.
Nic. Fix 7 Nikolaus Ficks Farmer born 1804 in France, purchased land from the government in June 1845, married to Rachel, four children from 1840 to 1855.  At least three lived to adulthood and married.
Nic. Rupling 2 Nicolaus Ruplinger Farmer Catholic born 1796 in Germany, emmigrated 1846 and purchased land from the government about 3 weeks later, married 3 times - Johanna, Catharina, Magdalena, in all fourteen children from 1818 to 1853 of whom three died in infancy and two died in childhood.  At least eight lived to adulthood of whom seven married.
Wm. Hainsberg Wm. Hainsberg