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  4. Judy Decker , Judy Decker Research of the Hoag Family
    <bluroo@aol.com>.
  5. The Families of Old Fairfield (CT)
    <http://www.newenglandancestors.org//Fairfield_CT/OldFairfielt_V1_0600.gif>, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/14/2010.
  6. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, "Migration of the Pascal Taylor family from Monroe County, New York to Monroe County, Wisconsin," e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 12/12/2009.
  7. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book" (Taylor Publishing Company, 1984), Article 943.
  8. Jean Habelman Research of the Taylor Family on "The Sprague Project"
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  12. Find A Grave Index Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/4/2021.
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    <http://www/sprague-database.org>, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 9/20/2003.
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    <kristine_hurd@email.msn.com>, Downloaded from "McManigle Family" on Ancestry.com by Gary Griggs, 6/23/2004.
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  28. Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/30/2020.
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  31. Unknown, Taylor Family Tree (Typed notes of Glenn and Evelyn Taylor).
  32. Evelyn Taylor Research of the Taylor Family
    Information mailed to Gary Griggs, May 23, 2001.
  33. Gravestone Marker.
  34. History of Fort Ann, Washington County, NY
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  36. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 5/15/2023.
  37. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1251.
  38. Wisconsin List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883, Volume 4, Monroe County
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  39. Gravestone List, Griswold Cemetery, Fort Ann, Washington County, NY
    <http://washington.nygenweb.net/cemetery/GriswoldCemeteryFortAnnTable.htm>, Researched by Gary Griggs, 3/17/09.
  40. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1820 Census.
  41. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1830 Census.
  42. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1840 Census.
  43. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1850 Census.
  44. New York State Census, Washington County, NY, 1855 Census.
  45. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1860 Census.
  46. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 268.
  47. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007, Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/27/2009.
  48. Beverly Griggs Drew Research of the Griggs and Kuckuck Families.
  49. U.S. Census, Washington County, NY, 1810 Census.
  50. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/19/2023.

  51. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Gary Griggs visit to the cemetery, 1 September 2023.
  52. U.S. Census, Columbia County, NY, 1850 Census.
  53. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 597.
  54. Gravestone List, Oakdale Township Cemetery, Monroe County, WI
    <http://www.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/monroe/cemeteries/Oakdale-cem.txt>.
  55. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
  56. Gravestone Marker, Verified by Evelyn Taylor, 10/19/2001.
  57. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/6/2023.
  58. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1900 Census.
  59. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1860 Census.
  60. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 700.
  61. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, "Descendants of Pascal Taylor" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/3/2009.
  62. U.S. Census, Monroe County, NY, 1840 Census.
  63. U.S. Census, Monroe County, NY, 1850 Census.
  64. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1870 Census.
  65. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 660.
  66. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted, 9/18/2003.
  67. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, Family Tree e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 8/10/2009.
  68. History of the Fifth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry
    <http://www.scriptoriumnovum.com/c/p/taylor.html>, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 8/28/2009.
  69. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10-11-09, with information from Bob Niva.
  70. Serra McArthur Research of the McArthur Family Tree in the McArthur-Brown Family Tree Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  71. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, "Descendants of Vine Taylor" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs 10/27/2009.
  72. U.S. Census, Dodge County, WI, 1860 Census.
  73. U.S. Census, Dodge County, WI, 1870 Census.
  74. Gravestone List, Mount Vernon-Jacksonville Cemetery, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI, Information downloaded by Gary Griggs, 4/17/2004.
  75. U.S. Census, Dodge County, WI, 1850 Census.
  76. U.S. Census, Jackson County, WI, 1880 Census.
  77. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Deaths, 1856 to 1907".
  78. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 83.
  79. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, e-mail 10/21/2003, "Descendants Report for George A. Thompson".
  80. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/10/2009.
  81. Raymond Bosshard Research of the Bosshard Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/2/2006.
  82. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1860 Census.
  83. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1870 Census.
  84. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1880 Census.
  85. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Census Search, 11/11/2009.
  86. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1830 Census.
  87. U.S. Census, Ontario County, NY, 1820 Census.
  88. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1840 Census.
  89. Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI, Microfilm Records., Branches II, item 683.
  90. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1850 Census.
  91. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1860 Census.
  92. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/30/2020.

  93. Joseph E. Price Research of the Root Family, Contained in a letter mailed to Marita Root, 3/17/1998, and forwarded by Harold Root to Gary Griggs, 12/20/2001.
  94. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/26/2021.
  95. Joseph E. Price Research of the Root Family, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 12/22/2001.
  96. U.S. Census, Saratoga County, NY, 1800 Census.
  97. U.S. Census, Saratoga County, NY, 1810 Census.
  98. FamilySearch.org/Search Website
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/1/2023.
  99. U.S. Census, Ontario County, NY, 1830 Census.
  100. Evelyn Taylor Research of the Taylor Family
    Information mailed to Gary Griggs, Descendants of Mr. Trask, 6/9/01.
  101. "Standard Atlas of Monroe County" (Geo. A. Ogle & Co., Publishers and Engravers, 1897).
  102. Obituary.
  103. Monroe County (WI) Bicentennial Committee, "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial History, 1976" (Tomah (WI) Journal Printing Company, Inc.), Page 192.
  104. Phillip Jones Research of the Taylor Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 3/31/2009.
  105. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 356.
  106. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild.
  107. Carolyn Habelman, "Monroe Juneau Jackson County (WI) Genealogy Workshop Newsletter", Vol XVIII No 1, Page7, May 2003.
  108. Evelyn Taylor Conversation with Gary Griggs, 10/17/2001.
  109. Registration of Marriages, Monroe County, WI, located in the Registrar of Deeds Office, Sparta, WI., Information researched by Gary Griggs, 8/16/2006.
  110. Registration of Marriages, Monroe County, WI, located in the Registrar of Deeds Office, Sparta, WI.
    , Information researched by Gary Griggs, 7/27/2007.
  111. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 206.
  112. Autograph Book, Autograph book of Carrie Permelia Griggs, in the possession of Annette Vroman Pehowski.
  113. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1910 Census.
  114. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907".
  115. New York State Census, Streuben County, NY, 1855 Census.
  116. U.S. Census, Steuben County, NY, 1850 Census.
  117. U.S. Census, Cattaraugus County, NY, 1860 Census.
  118. American Civil War Soldiers, as listed on Ancestry.com.
  119. Obituary, Scrapbook of Mattie Griggs Vandervort in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  120. FamilySearch.org/Search Website
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/6/2023.
  121. Evelyn Taylor Research of the Taylor Family
    Information mailed to Gary Griggs.
  122. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 433.
  123. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Deaths, 1856 to 1907", Index Supplement published in MJJ County Genealogy Workshop Newsletter, February 2007.
  124. U.S. Census, Berrien County, MI, 1860 Census.
  125. U.S. Census, Monroe County, NY, 1870 Census.
  126. U.S. Census, Monroe County, NY, 1880 Census.
  127. U.S. Census, Monroe County, NY.
  128. U.S. Census, Douglas County, MN, 1870 Census.
  129. U.S. Census, Douglas County, MN, 1880 Census.
  130. U.S. Census, Douglas County, MN, 1900 Census.
  131. U.S. Census, Douglas County, MN, 1910 Census.
  132. U.S. Census, Douglas County, MN, 1920 Census.
  133. Judy Decker, Judy Decker Family Tree Research
    <bluroo@aol.com>.
  134. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang, Descendants of James Robert VDV, e-mail 7/13/01.
  135. Marie Drescher, Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Gravestone List, Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, WI, From Marie Drescher's database, sent to Gary Griggs 11/2002.
  136. 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.
  137. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang
    , 3/31/01.
  138. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted 9/18/2003.
  139. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 30.
  140. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
  141. 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), Pages 715 and 716.
  142. Arlyn Bernhardt VDV Gang GEDCOM File, 6/12/01.
  143. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang.
  144. U.S.Census, Schoharie County, NY, 1835 Census.
  145. U.S.Census, Schoharie County, NY, 1840 Census.
  146. Picture, Civil War Veterans, Tomah, WI, e-mailed to VDV Gang by Darryl Vandervort, 11/17/2002.
  147. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang
    , e-mail 6/30/2012 with Letter from Edna (Horel) Griffin to Dorothy (Ellis) Van Roosenbeek, 1982.
  148. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1875 Census on FamilySearch.org.
  149. "Standard Atlas of Monroe County", 1897 Edition.
  150. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper.
  151. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, 7/26/2007.
  152. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1905 Census.
  153. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, From a picture of the tombstone.
  154. Gravestone List, LaGrange Township Cemetery, Monroe County, WI; developed by Jean and Carolyn Habelman and Claire Deniels, September 1973., Vandervorts and Vromans, 3/31/01.
  155. Carolyn Habelman, "Monroe Juneau Jackson County (WI) Genealogy Workshop Newsletter", Vol XVI No. 4, February 2002.
  156. Hoag Family Genealogy Website
    <http://jennikj.accessgenealogy.com>, Information downloaded by Gary Griggs, 9/24/2003.
  157. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/1/2021.
  158. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/7/2009.
  159. U.S. Census, Allegan County, MI, 1870 Census.
  160. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/12/2009.
  161. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume 1, Article 51, researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  162. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume 3, Article 865, researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  163. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  164. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, "Descendants of Pascal Taylor" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/4/2009.
  165. Sprague Family Database
    <http://www/sprague-database.org>, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 1/4/2006.
  166. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007
    , Information researched by Gary Griggs, 11/10/2009.
  167. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1920 Census.
  168. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Birth Registrations, 1850-1944".
  169. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 814.
  170. U.S. Census, Allegan County, MI, 1880 Census.
  171. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/27/2009.

  172. U.S. Census, Osceola County, MI, 1900 Census.
  173. U.S. Census, Osceola County, MI, 1910 Census.
  174. U.S. Census, Osceola County, MI, 1920 Census.
  175. U.S. Census, Osceola County, MI, 1930 Census.
  176. Janelle Dvorak Research of the Vandervort and Clay Families, "Descendants of James Kenyon" report, e-mailed from Arlyn Bernhardt to Gary Griggs, 6/10/06.
  177. Diana Heser Morse e-mail to Vandervort Gang, "Descendants of Daniel Webster" report, e-mailed 8/31/2005.
  178. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 864.
  179. U.S. Census, Ramsey County, MN, 1910 Census.
  180. Karla Staudt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Direct Descendants of James Kenyon Report," e-mailed 9/7/2005.
  181. U.S. Census, Racine County, WI, 1850 Census.
  182. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Listing of military veterans buried in the Tomah area, 9 June 2005.
  183. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 294.
  184. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 846.
  185. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 6/12/06.
  186. U.S. Census, Winnebago County, IA, 1870 Census.
  187. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1880 Census.
  188. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/1/2023.

  189. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R) (Copyright (c) 1980, 1997, data as of February 1997).
  190. GEDCOM File imported from LDS Family Search Internet Site.
  191. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin
    (Located in the Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI), Pages 721 and 722.
  192. Howard Taft, Family Group Sheet of the Ira J. Root Family, Mailed by Harold Root to Gary Griggs, 12/20/2001.
  193. Family Bible, Listed in a sheet of notebook paper in the Root Family Bible in possession of Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Carole Root, Roscoe, IL; copy mailed to Gary Griggs, 16 July 2001.
  194. U.S. Census, Crawford County, PA, 1850 Census.
  195. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 74.
  196. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 683.
  197. 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.
  198. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Obituary, March 15, 1879.
  199. "Wisconsin Vital Records, 1820-1907"
    <http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/index.asp>, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 4/10/2006.
  200. Marita Root Letter to LaVerne Griggs, circa 1982.
  201. 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.
  202. 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.
  203. 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., "Descendants of Josiah Root" report e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 10/4/01.
  204. Puzzilla.org, Researched by Gary Griggs, 3/1/2014.
  205. U.S. Census, Otsego County, NY, 1820 Census.
  206. U.S. Census, Otsego County, NY, 1830 Census.
  207. U.S. Census, Cattaraugus County, NY, 1840 Census.
  208. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 2/12/2006.
  209. Monroe County (WI) Bicentennial Committee, "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial History, 1976".
  210. Volunteer Enlistment and Discharge Forms, State of Wisconsin.
  211. 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.
  212. Geni.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  213. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1870 Census.
  214. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1900 Census.
  215. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/4/2021.
  216. U.S. Census, Wayne County, NY, 1910 Census.
  217. Joseph E. Price Research of the Root Family, Descendants of Josiah Root, e-mailed 12/24/2001.
  218. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 12/16/2015.
  219. FamilySearch.org/Search Website
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 12/16/2015.
  220. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/1/2023.
  221. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/9/2021.
  222. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 124.
  223. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 323.
  224. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994".
  225. U.S. Census, Wood County, WI, 1900 Census.
  226. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 866.
  227. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 522.
  228. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 362.
  229. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 117.
  230. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1930 Census.
  231. Jim Dezotell e-mail to the VDV Gang, "Descendants of John Conrad Lobe" report, e-mailed 12/14/2009.
  232. Gravestone List, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sparta, WI
    <ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wi/monroe/cemeteries/MtHope-cem.txt>.
  233. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 333.
  234. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 2.
  235. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 313.
  236. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 334.
  237. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 188.
  238. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 317.
  239. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information excerpted by Gary Griggs, 9/12/2003.
  240. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 107.
  241. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 117.
  242. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Mary Ann Lea" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 7/19/2011.
  243. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Evan Hugh James" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/28/2013.
  244. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1895 Census.
  245. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 155.
  246. Obituary, Copy received from Lois James Bartels, 1/30/2013.
  247. Gravestone List, WIGenWeb Project (Internet), Lincoln Township Cemetery Page.
  248. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 92.
  249. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/30/2013.
  250. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1940 Census.
  251. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to VDV Gang, 8/27/2002 Descendants of Ruth Mariah Wood.
  252. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information excerpted, 9/18/2003.
  253. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1436.
  254. Jacqueline Gelly Research of the Wood Family, "Descendants Report for Pardon Arnold Wood", e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 11/20/2003.
  255. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/11/2009.
  256. U.S. Census, Delta County, MI, 1900 Census.
  257. U.S. Census, Alger County, MI, 1910 Census.
  258. U.S. Census, Marquette County, MI, 1920 Census.
  259. U.S. Census, Marquette County, MI, 1930 Census.
  260. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907", Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  261. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907", Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/11/2009.
  262. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/16/2021.
  263. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, "Descendants of Harlow Edgar Ellis" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/2/2010.
  264. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Birth Registrations, 1850-1944", Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/9/2009.
  265. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 188.
  266. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 938.
  267. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 161.
  268. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 213.
  269. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/18/2003.
  270. Carolyn Habelman, "Monroe Juneau Jackson County (WI) Genealogy Workshop Newsletter", February 2003.
  271. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 951.
  272. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 320.
  273. Bernhardt, Arlyn Research of the Harp Family, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 6/28/2003.
  274. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted by Gary Griggs, 1/4/2006.
  275. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Advertisement, 12/6/1918.
  276. Gravestone List, Warren Mills Cemetery, Warrens, WI; developed by Rose Baldwin, Carolyn Habelman, Charlotte Preuss, Helen Cronick and Jean Habelman, September 1979., e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 4/9/2002.
  277. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 577.
  278. "Pennsylvania State Records of Births," Monroe County Local History Room.
  279. LDS Microfiche, Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI, Residents of Pennsylvania.
  280. 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.
  281. Marita Root, December 2000, "Root Family Album".
  282. Gaucher, Adam Research of the Root Family, Article received in an e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/2/2015.
  283. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 277.
  284. U.S. Census, Wood County, WI, 1880 Census.
  285. History of Brown County, SD, page 99
    <http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/sd/brown/ehbc/ehbc-98-125.txt>, Excerpts e-mailed from Kay Hodge to Gary Griggs, 10/9/2006.
  286. U.S. Census, Cass County, ND, 1900 Census.
  287. U.S. Census, Stevens County, WA, 1910 Census.
  288. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, e-mail from Kathy (Weed), 2/11/2004.
  289. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Jason Root to Sam and Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  290. U.S. Census, Orange County, CA, 1920 Census.
  291. U.S. Census, Orange County, CA, 1930 Census.
  292. Death Certificate, Joe Price has a copy.
  293. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), LDS Microfiche, Family Research Library, Myrtle Beach, SC, 15 June 2002.
  294. U.S. Census, Sauk County, WI, 1850 Census.
  295. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Genealogical Workshop, Inc., "Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage Registrations, 1855 to 1907", Marriage Registration Record viewed by Gary Griggs, 8/5/2004.
  296. U.S. Census, Sauk County, WI, 1860 Census.
  297. Hodge, Kay Research of the Root and Holtz Familes, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/9/2006.
  298. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/4/2018.

  299. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated April 15, 1882.
  300. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/3/2015.
  301. U.S. Census, Cortland County, NY, 1910 Census.
  302. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992.
  303. Howard Taft, Family Group Sheet of the Ira J. Root Family, In possession of Gary Griggs.
  304. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 9/9/2003.
  305. Monroe County (WI) Maps, 1877.
  306. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 11 March 1904.
  307. Sparta Newspaper Index, 1867-1961.
  308. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1885 Census on FamilySearch.org.
  309. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 279.
  310. U.S. Census, Lewis and Clark County, MT, 1930 Census.
  311. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI, 1855 Census.
  312. Ancestry.com AncestryDNA website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/16/2019.
  313. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Extracted by Gary Griggs, 9/8/2003.
  314. Autobiography, Written by Blanche Loretta Griggs, circa 1926.
  315. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 11/12/01.
  316. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families.
  317. U.S. Census, Walworth County, WI, 1850 Census.
  318. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/12/01.
  319. "Monroe County (WI) Genealogical Workshop Newsletter", November 2001.
  320. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1890 Veterans Schedule.
  321. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 519.
  322. Michael Peterson Research of the Jennings Family, "Descendants of William Jennings, Sr." Report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/13/2009.
  323. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted, 9/10/2003.
  324. 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.
  325. U.S. Census, Jefferson County, NY, 1860 Census.
  326. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/20/2021.
  327. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 772.
  328. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 12/11/2001.
  329. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923 edition of alumni.
  330. Harold Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 12/11/2001.
  331. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Census search on Ancestry.com, 5/20/2007.
  332. U.S. Census, Polk County, MN, 1930 Census.
  333. U.S. Census, Multnomah County, OR, 1940 Census.
  334. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/22/2021.
  335. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 5/7/2021.
  336. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1870.
  337. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1910 Census.
  338. Phillip Jones Research of the Taylor Family
    , "Descendants of Moses Taylor" Report e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 3/29/09.
  339. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 852.
  340. Janelle Vandervort Dvorak Research of the Straight Family.
  341. Wood Cemetery, Valley Junction, Monroe County, WI; list of gravestones developed by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Waltermath, Carolyn and Jean Habelman, Jean Anderson, Charlotte Fell, Rose Baldwin and Sarah Case; June 1976, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 4/9/2002.
  342. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI.
  343. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1926 edition.
  344. Developed by Gary Griggs, with infomation from Marie Drescher and Bonnie Dana, July 2003, Oak Grove Cemetery Association Database, Information extracted, 9/17/2003.
  345. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923 Edition.
  346. Pages photographed by Bill Scheer, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, Monroe County, WI, Church Register (Book 2--1889-1909), Baptism Records, Page 68.
  347. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1924 Edition.
  348. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, 65th class reunion picture in 1989.
  349. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 788.
  350. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 6/30/2013.
  351. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Descendants Report for Jeremy Belcher" e-mailed 11/10/2003.
  352. 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.
  353. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007
    .
  354. Wisconsin State Census, Monroe County, WI.
  355. U.S. Census, Columbia County, WI.
  356. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, e-mail from Lois Bartels forwarded to Gary Griggs on 5/2/2004.
  357. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 5/17/2004.
  358. Cheryl Schultz Colletti Research of the Organ and Jens Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/20/2003.
  359. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 248.
  360. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1912 Edition.
  361. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1917 Edition.
  362. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1913 Edition.
  363. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 292.
  364. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 518.
  365. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1925 Edition.
  366. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1914 Edition.
  367. Gravestone List, Cataract Cemetery, Little Falls Township, Monroe County, WI, e-mail from Arlyn Bernhardt to VDV Gang, 1/12/04.
  368. Gravestone List, WIGenWeb Project (Internet), Greeno Cemetery Page.
  369. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 924.
  370. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang
    , 10/16/2003.
  371. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 138.
  372. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 139.
  373. Carolyn Habelman, "Monroe Juneau Jackson County (WI) Genealogy Workshop Newsletter", Page 6, November 2008.
  374. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Lincoln Township, Page 59.
  375. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Oakdale Township, Page 75.
  376. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 6/26/2012.
  377. U.S. Census, Grant County, WI, 1910 Census.
  378. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume 2, Article 264.
  379. Douglas Crosby Research of the Getman Family, e-mail to Arlyn Bernhardt forwarded to Gary Griggs, 11/13/2007.
  380. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang
    , Descendants of James Robert Vandervort report.
  381. U.S. Census, Richland County, WI, 1900 Census.
  382. Gravestone List, LaGrange Township Cemetery, Monroe County, WI; developed by Jean and Carolyn Habelman and Claire Deniels, September 1973.
  383. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 1/1/2002.
  384. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 956.
  385. Gravestone List, Warren Mills Cemetery, Warrens, WI; developed by Rose Baldwin, Carolyn Habelman, Charlotte Preuss, Helen Cronick and Jean Habelman, September 1979.
  386. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Descendants of Gottfried Heintze" report, 3/25/2004.
  387. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 10/29/2015.
  388. U.S. Census, Brown County, SD, 1900 Census.
  389. U.S. Census, Dickey County, ND, 1910 Census.
  390. U.S. Census, Dickey County, ND, 1920 Census.
  391. U.S. Census, Dickey County, ND, 1930 Census.
  392. FamilySearch Individaul Record on the LDS Internet Website
    <http://www.familysearch.org>, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/29/2019.
  393. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 20 February 1892.
  394. U. S. Census, Ransom County, ND, 1900 Census.
  395. Military Draft Card, Researched on MyHeritage.com by Gary Griggs, 6/25/2019.
  396. U.S. Census, Winnebago County, WI, 1880 Census.
  397. Spanish-American War Centennial Website
    <http://www.spanamwar.com/3rdwiscroster.htm>, Information researched by Gary Griggs, 5/8/2007.
  398. U.S. Census, Riverside County, CA, 1920 Census.
  399. U.S. Census, Los Angeles County, CA, 1930 Census.
  400. U.S. Census, Cass County, ND, 1930 Census.
  401. U.S. Census, Cass County, ND, 1920 Census.
  402. U.S. Census, Cass County, ND, 1940 Census.
  403. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 29 March 1890.
  404. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 595.
  405. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 2/12/2006.
  406. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 6/4/2005.
  407. Gravestone List, Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta, WI, Downloaded by Gary Griggs, 6/5/2005.
  408. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 591.
  409. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 7 October 1904.
  410. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/27/2022.
  411. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/29/2021.
  412. Bernice Pergande Griggs Notes, 1992 Griggs Family Tree Booklet.
  413. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923's edition alumni list.
  414. Monroe County (WI) Bicentennial Committee, "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial History, 1976", Page 262.
  415. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 1 January 1896.
  416. Monroe County, WI, Cemetery Database developed by Gary Griggs, 8/2007
    , Information Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/7/2008.
  417. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 242.
  418. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 17 December 1898.
  419. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 696.
  420. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 349.
  421. LaVerne Griggs Notes re his Ancestors for Gary Griggs.
  422. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923 issue's list of alumni.
  423. Harold Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 11/12/01.
  424. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Edith to her sister, Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  425. U.S. Census, Dawson County, MT, 1920 Census.
  426. U.S. Census, Dane County, WI, 1940 Census.
  427. LaVerne Griggs Notes re his Ancestors for Gary Griggs, 11 July 2012.
  428. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter from Edith Davis to Blanche Griggs dated 2 October 1943, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  429. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 601.
  430. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 14 October 1904.
  431. Harold Root e-mail to Gary Griggs, 9/29/2002.
  432. "Standard Atlas of Monroe County", 1915 Edition, Page 29, Adrian Township Plats.
  433. FamilySearch.org/Search Website
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/17/2023.
  434. Birth Registration Records, Information Researched by Gary Griggs, 8/18/2008.
  435. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin
    (Located in the Monroe County Local History Room, Sparta, WI), Pages 714 and 715.
  436. Autograph Book, of Eva Jane Root in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  437. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter from Eva to an unidentified sister, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  438. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 26 October 1906.
  439. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Eva (Root) Griggs to Sam Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  440. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Sam Griggs to Eva Root, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  441. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Sam Griggs to Eva, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  442. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Irvin Norman Root to Eva, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  443. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Grace Randall to Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  444. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Eva to her mother, Mary Minerva (Dewey) Root, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  445. U.S. Census, Beadle County, SD, 1910 Census.
  446. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Mabel Griggs to Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  447. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Copy of the listing in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  448. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Ella Jennings to Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  449. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Eva Griggs to her mother, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  450. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter from Eva to her father, Ira James Root, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  451. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter from Eva (Root) Griggs to her mother, Mary (Dewey) Root, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  452. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter from Eva to her parents, Ira and Mary Root, copy in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  453. Virginia Williams Griggs Conversation with Gary Griggs, 8/21/01.
  454. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs.
  455. Death Certificate, Copy in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  456. Judy Griggs Pleugers Research of the Williams and Bassett Families, Phone conversation with Gary Griggs, 5/17/2007.
  457. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, June 26, 1908.
  458. Vermont Historical Society, Barre, VT, Vermont Historical Society Library, "The Griggs-Bragg Family Letters, 1848-1938"
    <www.state.vt.us/vhs/arccat/findaid/griggs.htm>, Letter from Florence Griggs Bigelow to her cousin Flora Whitchurch, dated 25 September 1904.
  459. Vermont Historical Society, Barre, VT, Vermont Historical Society Library, "The Griggs-Bragg Family Letters, 1848-1938"
    <www.state.vt.us/vhs/arccat/findaid/griggs.htm>, Letter from Florence Griggs Bigelow to Roxanna Griggs, the wife of her uncle Roswell, dated 22 December 1907.
  460. Vermont Historical Society, Barre, VT, Vermont Historical Society Library, "The Griggs-Bragg Family Letters, 1848-1938"
    <www.state.vt.us/vhs/arccat/findaid/griggs.htm>, Letter from Clarence Griggs to his cousin, Elton Griggs, dated 22 September 1906, in which he mentioned that he had visited his son Sam, who was working and living in Minneapolis, two weeks earlier.
  461. Minnesota State Census, 1905 Census.
  462. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letters found in the attic of Virginia Williams Griggs and given to Gary Griggs, 7/31/2007.
  463. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Phone conversation with the church secretary, 7/8/2008.
  464. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Phone conversation with the Huron Public Library research librarian, 7/16/2008.
  465. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter and tax lists from the Beadle County Auditor's office, dated 7/9/2008.
  466. Autobiography, of Blanche Loretta Griggs, written in late-1926 or early-1927.
  467. Beadle County, SD, Auditor, Copies mailed to Gary Griggs by the Office Administrator, 7/9/2008.
  468. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Research of the city of Huron streets on Google Maps, 7/16/2008.
  469. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card believed to have been from Clarence Griggs to "Mr. S. H. Griggs, 1460 Custer St., Huron, S.D." in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  470. Birth Certificate.
  471. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Eva Root to Sam Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  472. Lucille Koopman Reisenauer Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs.
  473. Janelle Vandervort Dvorak e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/10/2002.
  474. Death Certificate.
  475. Military Draft Card, Copy in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  476. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/25/2019.
  477. Marita Root Letter to Gary Griggs.
  478. Marriage License, Copy in the Possession of Gary Griggs.
  479. Root, Al Root Web Site, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/8/2000.
  480. Funeral Memorial Card.
  481. U.S. Census, Knox County, NE, 1900 Census.
  482. U.S. Census, Laclade County, MO, 1910 Census.
  483. Marita Root Annual Christmas Letter, December 2008.
  484. Marita Root Annual Christmas Letter
    , December 2003.
  485. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1937 edition.
  486. Obituary, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/4/2018.
  487. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1915 Edition.
  488. U.S. Census, Whiteside County, IL, 1930 Census.
  489. U.S. Census, Whiteside County, IL, 1940 Census.
  490. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 33.
  491. Marriage Registration Certificate.
  492. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 494.
  493. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume II, Article 496.
  494. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, 12/19/1895.
  495. U.S. Census, Juneau County, WI, 1920 Census.
  496. U.S. Census, Juneau County, WI, 1930 Census.
  497. Marie Drescher, Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Gravestone List, Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah, WI, Oak Grove Cemetery Database, 12/20/2002.
  498. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1930 edition.
  499. Judy Griggs Pleugers Research of the Williams and Bassett Families, Conversation with Gary Griggs, 8/17/2006.
  500. U.S. Social Security Death Index, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/4/2011.
  501. Waege, Jean Research of the Waege and Schmekel Families, Information found on Heritage.com by Gary Griggs, 12/10/2016.
  502. History of Monroe County, Wisconsin--Past and Present, Including an acccount of the Cities, Towns and Villages of the County (C.R. Cooper & Co., Chicago, 1912), pages 437 and 438.
  503. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 290.
  504. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1921 Edition.
  505. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/3/2021.
  506. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1923 Edition, Alumni List.
  507. U.S. Census, Richland County, ND, 1920 Census.
  508. U.S. Census, Richland County, ND
    , 1930 Census.
  509. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 148.
  510. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of William Lea" report, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 7/19/2011.
  511. U.S. Census, Sheboygan County, WI, 1910 Census.
  512. U.S. Census, Multnomah County, OR, 1910 Census.
  513. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post Card from Ella to Eva (Root) Griggs, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  514. U.S. Census, Portage County, WI, 1920 Census.
  515. U.S. Census, Ontonagon County, WI, 1910 Census.
  516. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 11/29/2019.
  517. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 5/23/2013.
  518. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1066.
  519. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 5/23/2013.
  520. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Grant Township, Page 26.
  521. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 532.
  522. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 5/28/2012.
  523. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 6/1/2012.
  524. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 10/5/2009.
  525. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/15/2004.
  526. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of George Wilson Belcher Report" e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 2/18/09.
  527. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Class Reunion article, 8/27/2007.
  528. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 7/8/2012.
  529. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 8/23/2012.
  530. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 316.
  531. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 942.
  532. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 1/17/2020.
  533. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1437.
  534. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Class reunion article and picture, 8/26/2004 .
  535. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 6/27/2012.
  536. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, Descendants of John H. Hilliker, e-mailed 1/8/2003.
  537. Lillian, John and Luann Marten, 1984, "A Genealogical Survey of the Marten Family".
  538. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 11/14/2013.
  539. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 834.
  540. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 8/5/2013.
  541. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article about 50th Anniversary Class Reunion, 6/2/2005.
  542. Diana Heser Morse e-mail to Vandervort Gang, 10/28/2002.
  543. U.S. School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/1/2021.
  544. Hoag, Jeffrey Research of the Hoag Family, email to Gary Griggs, 2/1/2021.
  545. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Lincoln Township, Page 60.
  546. U.S. Census, Burnett County, WI, 1930 Census.
  547. U.S. Census, Burnett County, WI, 1940 Census.
  548. Obituary, Torkelson Funeral Home Website, 8/8/2022.
  549. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Lincoln Township, Page 61.
  550. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article and Picture re 55th Class Reunion, 10/11/2001.
  551. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Class Reunion Picture, 9/7/2006.
  552. Tomah (WI) Monitor-Herald Newspaper, Article and picture about the 50th Class Reunion, 9/27/2004.
  553. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 11/10/2014.
  554. Tomah (WI) Monitor-Herald Newspaper, Article about the 45th Class Reunion, 12/9/2002.
  555. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Picture and Article about 50th Class Reunion, 11/13/2008.
  556. Bernice Griggs Research of the Pergande and Kewit Ancestors, Given to Gary Griggs.
  557. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Tomah Township, Page 112.
  558. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 319.
  559. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", LaGrange Township, Page 48.
  560. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1096.
  561. Linda Lange e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/18/01.
  562. Tomah (WI) Monitor-Herald Newspaper, Article about the 60th reunion in the 30 June 2003 edition. .
  563. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 847.
  564. Sue Storkel Pfaff Research of the Storkel Family.
  565. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 4/2/01.
  566. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Ridgeville Township, Page 90.
  567. Sue Storkel Pfaff GEDCOM File of the Storkel and Pergande Families, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 8/28/2004.
  568. Jessica Kelley Fletcher Research of the Kelley Family, "Kelley Descendants" report, mailed to Gary Griggs, 3/16/2006.
  569. Kelley, Mike Research of the Kelley Family, email to Gary Griggs, 11/22/2019.
  570. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 6/25/2007.
  571. Karla Staudt e-mail to Gary Griggs.
  572. Gaucher, Adam Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/28/2015.
  573. Gaucher, Adam Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/3/2015.
  574. U.S. Census, Beaver County, PA, 1940 Census.
  575. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/20/2021.
  576. Thomas and Carole Root Letter to Gary Griggs, 7/16/01.
  577. Birth Registration Records, Monroe County Local History Room Microfilm Records, viewed by Gary Griggs, 6/19/2003.
  578. U.S. Census, Chautauqua County, NY, 1940 Census.
  579. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Researched by Gary Griggs, 10/19/10.
  580. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/10/2015.
  581. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume III, Article 196.
  582. U.S. Census, Kewaunee County, WI, 1940 Census.
  583. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/31/2023.
  584. Harold Root e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/30/2002.
  585. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Informaton Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/21/2007.
  586. Monroe County Local History Room Website Records, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/15/2012.
  587. Janelle Dvorak Research of the Vandervort and Clay Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 6/14/2012.
  588. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/31/2002, Modified Register for Floyd Pearl Purdy.
  589. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/17/2023.
  590. U.S. Census, Ingham County, MI, 1930 Census.
  591. U.S. Census, Cook County, IL, 1940 Census.
  592. U.S. Census, Hennepin County, MN, 1940 Census.
  593. U.S. Census, Orange County, NY, 1940 Census.
  594. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/10/2015.
  595. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1928 edition.
  596. U.S. Census, La Crosse County, WI, 1940 Census.
  597. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to Gary Griggs, "Descendants of Brice McMullen Report," 3/14/2005.
  598. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1950 Census.
  599. Root, Joyce Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 9/9/2002.
  600. Gisle Hersvik Research of the Dumben Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 9/3/2008.
  601. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article dated 19 Feb 1909.
  602. Birth Certificate, of James LaVerne Griggs in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  603. U.S. Census, Adams County, WI, 1930 Census.
  604. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Information from Virginia Williams Griggs in a conversation with Gary Griggs, 7/31/2007.
  605. U.S. Census, Adams County, WI, 1940 Census.
  606. U.S. Census, Adams County, WI, 1950 Census.
  607. Marriage Record, Copy in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  608. Divorce Papers, In the possession of Gary Griggs.
  609. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", 1897 Plat Map of Byron Township.
  610. Military Draft Card, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/27/2022.
  611. Birth Certificate, Copy in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  612. Birth Certificate, Viewed by Gary Griggs at the Adams County Register of Deeds Office (Volume 13, Page 629), Adams, WI, 7/9/2012.
  613. Gravestone List, Camp Douglas, WI Cemetery, FAX received from Monroe County Local History Room, 1/8/2002.
  614. Juneau County Historical Society, Rose Clark Research of the Roeder Family, Mailed to Gary Griggs, 2/8/2002.
  615. Virginia Williams Griggs Conversation with Gary Griggs, Phone conversation, 12/26/2001.
  616. Virginia Williams Griggs Conversation with Gary Griggs, Phone conversation, 12/2/2003.
  617. Vermont Historical Society, Barre, VT, Vermont Historical Society Library, "The Griggs-Bragg Family Letters, 1848-1938"
    <www.state.vt.us/vhs/arccat/findaid/griggs.htm>, Letter from Clarence Griggs his aunt, Roxanna Liscomb Griggs, dated 13 May 1911.
  618. South Dakota Birth Index, 1856-1917, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  619. U.S. WW II Draft Cards, Young Men, 1940-1947, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  620. U.S. Census, Beadle County, SD, 1930 Census.
  621. U.S. Census, Bon Homme County, SD, 1930 Census.
  622. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Post card from Glenn Griggs to "Miss Blanche Griggs" postmarked 25 August 1936, in the possession of Gary Griggs.
  623. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/29/2013.
  624. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  625. U.S. Census, Milwaukee County, WI, 1950 Census.
  626. Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  627. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  628. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.

  629. Virginia Williams Griggs Conversation with Gary Griggs, 12/26/2001.
  630. Indiana Marriages, 1810-2001, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  631. Joan Griggs Phelan e-mail to Gary Griggs, 2/5/2002.
  632. Virginia Williams Griggs Conversation with Gary Griggs, 11/6/01.
  633. Tomah (WI) Monitor-Herald Newspaper, 65th Class Reunion Article, 7/31/2006.
  634. Obituary, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, 12/13/2012.
  635. Freda Griggs Clay conversation with Gary Griggs, 4/25/01.
  636. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Reflections article by Jean Lessor, 6/19/2008.
  637. Sayra "Jean" Arity Lessor Research of the Arity Family, Letter to Gary Griggs, 7/10/2008.
  638. Confirmation Certificate.
  639. Military Discharge Certificate.
  640. Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/29/2022.
  641. Auguste Lydia Pergande Research of the Pergande Family, Letter to Kenneth Schamens, June 1969, copy forwarded to Gary Griggs, 9/1/2014.
  642. Pages photographed by Bill Scheer, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, Monroe County, WI, Church Register (Book 3--1909-1996), Baptism Records, Page 59.
  643. Baptism Certificate.
  644. Leila Gabower Tiber Conversation with Gary Griggs, Phone conversation, 6/24/2004.
  645. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 12/26/2001.
  646. Root Family Christmas Letter, Written by Marita Root, Written by Marita Root.
  647. Obituary, Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home website, 6/5/2023.
  648. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/3/2023.
  649. Marita Root Annual Christmas Letter
    , 2011 Letter, mailed to Gary Griggs, 12/8/2011.
  650. U.S. Census, Hennepin County, MN, 1930 Census.
  651. Marita Root Letter to Gary Griggs, The Root Family Christmas Letter, December 2002.
  652. Harold Root e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/19/2008.
  653. U.S. Census, Dodge County, WI, 1940 Census.
  654. Baker, Tiffany message to Gary Griggs on Ancestry.com, Website message received 11/6/2021.
  655. Root Family Christmas Letter, Written by Marita Root, "The Minneapolis Harold".
  656. Harold Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs.
  657. Obituary, email to Gary Griggs, 5/17/2020.
  658. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992, "The Life Story of Ruth Root," mailed to Gary Griggs, 12/13/2012.
  659. Judith Wilson Research of the Root and Wilson Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/20/2008.
  660. Judith Wilson Research of the Root and Wilson Families
    , e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/5/2007.
  661. Ancestry.com U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/4/2011.
  662. 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.
  663. Tomah (WI) High School "Hamot" Yearbook, 1919 Edition.
  664. Obituary, Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home Website Obituaries, 10/19/2020.
  665. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Oakdale Township, Page 76.
  666. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 1-12-2012.
  667. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 5/28/2012.
  668. Obituary, Tomah Journal, 10/5/2009.
  669. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/31/2012.
  670. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, "Descendants of Orren H. Belcher Report" e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 1/11/2009.
  671. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1429.
  672. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", New Lyme Township, Page 73.
  673. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Article about 1965 40th Class Reunion, dated 8/11/2005.
  674. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 6/27/2012.
  675. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 11/12/2009.
  676. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 248.
  677. Benson, Ron Research of the Taylor, Dewey and Root Families, GEDCOM file e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 7/10/2010.
  678. Obituary, Torkelson Funeral Home website, 6/23/2023.
  679. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 8/5/2013.
  680. Sue Storkel Pfaff GEDCOM File of the Storkel and Pergande Families, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 8.28/2004.
  681. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Torkelson Funeral Home Website, 8/8/2022.
  682. Fletcher, Jessica Kelley Research of the Kuehl Family
    <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/l/e/Jessica-Marie-Fletcher-WI/index.html>.
  683. Fletcher, Jessica Kelley Research of the Kuehl Family
    <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/l/e/Jessica-Marie-Fletcher-WI/index.html>, FamilyTreeMaker website, downloaded by Gary Griggs, 3/26/2003.
  684. Fletcher, Jessica Kelley Research of the Kuehl Family
    <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/l/e/Jessica-Marie-Fletcher-WI/index.html>, FamilyTreeMaker report "Descendants of Gottlieb John Gehrke" e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 3/28/2003.
  685. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage Book", Article 1229.
  686. Pages photographed by Bill Scheer, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, Monroe County, WI, Church Register (Book 3--1909-1996), Marriage Records, Pages 334 and 335.
  687. Pages photographed by Bill Scheer, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, Monroe County, WI, Church Register (Book 3--1909-1996), Marriage Records, Pages 336 and 337.
  688. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Tomah Journal, 11/10/2014.
  689. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/5/2021.
  690. Suzzette Bernard Research of the Kelley Family, "Kelly Descendants" Report mailed to Gary Griggs by Jessica Fletcher, 3/16/2006.
  691. U.S. Census, Hennepin County, MN, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/3/2015.
  692. Joseph E. Price Research of the Root Family, e-mailed to Gary Griggs, 2/12/2006.
  693. Michael Eging Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 6/12/2004.
  694. Marita Root Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, December 2000.
  695. Ancestry.com/Family-Tree Website
    https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/, DNA Match, researched by Gary Griggs, 7/16/2023.
  696. Tomah (WI) Monitor-Herald Newspaper, Article and Picture about 53rd Class Reunion, 10/23/2008.
  697. Obituary, Torkelson Funeral Home Obituaries Website, 10/28/2021.
  698. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Letter stored in the attic of Virginia Williams Griggs and given to Gary Griggs, 7/31/2007.
  699. Ina York Trummer Research of the York Family, Phone conversation with Gary Griggs, 8/15/2007.
  700. U.S. Census, Anchorage Recording District, AK, 1950 Census.
  701. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/7/2016.
  702. Wedding Invitation, In the possession of Gary Griggs.
  703. U.S. Census, Columbia County, WI, 1930 Census.
  704. U.S. Census, Columbia County, WI, 1940 Census.
  705. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Conversation with Judy and Janet Griggs, 7/11/2012.
  706. Janet Griggs Perry Research of the Griggs Family, Conversation with Gary Griggs, 10/25/2006.
  707. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/20/2022.
  708. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/4/2020.
  709. MyHeritage.com Website.
  710. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/14/2021.
  711. Auguste Lydia Kewit Pergande Book of Dates (in possession of Gary Griggs).
  712. Confirmation Announcement.
  713. Marriage License.
  714. Family Bible, Information from John Serp's family bible, in the possession of Katherine Serp.
  715. Certificate of Live Birth, State of Maryland Division of Vital Records, In the possession of Gary and Barbara Griggs.
  716. Baptism Certificate, In the possession of Barbara Serp Griggs.
  717. U.S. Census, Baltimore County, MD, 1950 Census.
  718. Birth Announcement.
  719. Graduation Announcement.
  720. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 7/28/2007.
  721. Wisconsin Marriage Index, 1973-1997, Researched by Gary Griggs, 10/23/2015.
  722. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 10/2/2023.
  723. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/5/2021.

  724. Wedding Announcement.
  725. Nora O'Shea Robertson Research of the Vickery Family.
  726. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 6/16/2005.
  727. Marriage License, Received from Nain Lutheran Church by Gary Griggs, 1/1/2021.
  728. Church Directory, Nain Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Allis, WI, Researched by Gary Griggs, 12/5/2022.
  729. Newspaper Article, Milwaukee Journal, 8/2/1971, researched by Gary Griggs, 10/5/2020.
  730. U.S. Index to Public Records, 1994-2019, Researched by Gary Griggs, 12/31/2020.
  731. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 10/19/2001.
  732. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Researched by Gary Griggs, 12/30/2020.
  733. U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/1/2021.
  734. Ancestry World Tree, Family Tree of JerryTatum81, researched by Gary Griggs, 1/6/2022.
  735. U.S. Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/1/2021.
  736. Newspapers.com on Ancestry.com, Researched by Gary Griggs, 3/31/2022.
  737. U.S. Social Security Death Index , Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/1/2021.
  738. Georgia Death Index, 1919-1998, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/1/2021.
  739. Ancestry.com/Family-Tree Website
    https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/, Brian Overton website, researched by Gary Griggs, 3/30/2022.
  740. U.S. Public Records Index, 1970-2009, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/25/2020.
  741. Divorce Papers.
  742. U.S. Public Records Index, 1970-2009, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/24/2020.
  743. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/24/2020.
  744. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, 10/18/2001.
  745. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/24/2020.
  746. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, Email to Gary Griggs, 11/1`5/2023.
  747. Obituary, Wilson Funeral Homes website, researched by Gary Griggs, 4/7/2020.
  748. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/24/2020.

  749. Obituary, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/24/2020.
  750. Facebook Posting.
  751. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 6/14/2023.
  752. Root, Donald Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 3/19/2014.
  753. Root, Donald Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 8/6/2013.
  754. Harold Root e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/13/2003.
  755. Ness, Eric Milo Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 7/29/2013.
  756. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 11/9/2021.
  757. "Monroe County (WI) Pictorial Atlas, 1994", Wellington Township, Page 118.
  758. Baker, Tiffany message to Gary Griggs on Ancestry.com, Website message received 11/6/2021 https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/163145291/family/familyview?cfpid=412124547929&fpid=412141407609&usePUBJs=true.
  759. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  760. U.S. School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  761. Obituary, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  762. U.S. Public Records Index, 1970-2009, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  763. Ancestry.com/Family-Tree Website
    https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/, Baker Family Tree, researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021 https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/163145291/family/familyview?cfpid=412124547929&fpid=412141407609&usePUBJs=true.
  764. Ancestry.com/Family-Tree Website
    https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/, Baker Family Tree, researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  765. Find A Grave Index Website

    , Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.

  766. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985 on Ancestry.com, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  767. New York State Birth Index, 1910-1965, Researched by Gary Griggs, 11/9/2021.
  768. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 4/20/2004.
  769. Marita Root Letter to Gary Griggs, 27 December 2005.
  770. Lois James Bartels Research of the Bartels Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 12/10/2011.
  771. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper, Diamond Valley Article by Leila Tiber, 5/22/2003.
  772. Kimberly Ann Root Smith Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 2/27/2011.
  773. Kimberly Ann Root Smith Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/30/2011.
  774. Don Root Research of the Root Family
    <k6cdo@cvrc.net>, email to Gary Griggs, 5/17/2020.
  775. Tony Russ Research of the Russ Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/13/2004.
  776. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 9/19/2022.
  777. Pam Eichstaedt e-mail to Gary Griggs, 5/29/2002.
  778. Judy Griggs Pleugers Research of the Williams and Bassett Families, Conversation with Gary Griggs, 8/8/2004.
  779. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 4/15/2021.
  780. Janet Griggs Perry Research of the Griggs Family
    , Janet Perry e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/4/2007.
  781. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, e-mail from Jerri Gronitz via Judy Pleugers, 11/13/2012.
  782. Jerri Griggs Gronitz Research of the Griggs Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 5/9/2006.
  783. Jennifer Griggs Andress Research of the Andress Family, Phone conversation with Gary Griggs, 11/30/2012.
  784. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 8/19/2013.
  785. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 9/10/2014.
  786. U.S. Public Records Index, 1970-2009, Researched by Gary Griggs, 1/26/2021.
  787. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Reserched 2/4/2022.
  788. Minnesota Birth Index, 1900-2000, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/4/2022.
  789. Wikipedia Internet Encyclopedia, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/4/2022.
  790. Wier, John Research of the Wier and Related Famiies, Conversation with Gary Griggs, 2/6/2022.
  791. MyHeritage.com Website, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/8/2022.
  792. U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/4/2022.
  793. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Researched by Gary Griggs, 2/4/2022.
  794. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 6/20/2021.
  795. Michael Bridgers phone coversation with Gary Griggs, 9/19/2002.
  796. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 10/20/2021.
  797. Griggs, Gary Research of the Parks/Farrell/Girona Families, Family Research, 3/3/2018.
  798. Griggs, Gary Research of the Parks/Farrell/Girona Families, Family Research, 7/5/2018.
  799. U.S. Index to Public Records, 1994-2019, Researched by Gary Griggs, 7/13/2023.
  800. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, e-mail from Susan Robertson Griggs.
  801. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, e-mail from Duaine Griggs, 3/18/2008.
  802. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, e-mail to Gary Griggs.
  803. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 11/17/2008.
  804. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, Researched 12/30/2018.
  805. LuAnn Griggs Shepherd Research of the Griggs Family--Phone Conversation with Gary Griggs, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 10/30/2004.
  806. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, e-mail from LuAnn Shepherd, 11/23/2007.
  807. Harold Root e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/26/2013.
  808. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home website, 6/5/2023.
  809. Harold Ira Root Research of the Root Family, Compiled 1992, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/7/2012.
  810. Kimberly Ann Root Smith Research of the Root Family, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 1/31/2011.
  811. Obituary of Grandparent, Parent, Sibling, Spouse, Child or Grandchild, The Peninsula Clarion (AK), 6/20/2015.
  812. Judy Griggs Pleugers Research of the Williams and Bassett Families, e-mail to Gary Griggs, 9/5/2010.
  813. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 7/7/2012.
  814. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 8/15/2015.
  815. Gary Griggs Research of the Griggs, Pergande and Related Families, 7/30/2018.